https://barrycountyhistoryportal.org/files/original/21/795/MapleValleyNews_1981-01-06.pdf 02a5b57db8ae868eb0a66b05618da695 PDF Text Text SULK BATS PAID U.S. POSTAGI Hasting*, Mlcfuga* Hastings Public Library 121 S. Church Hastings, ftil. 49058 49058 PitAMT HO • 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. 32 - Tuesday, January 6, 1981 Maple Valley 1980, a year in review by Susan Hinckley January 9 - Vermontville, Nashville and Kalamo Masonic lodges gather at Vermontville for joint in­ stallation ceremony. . . .Vermontville youth, Curt Tuckey, 16, completes first term at MSU honors college after being formally released from sophomore studies at MVHS........ Eloise Wheeler, longtime Security National Bank employee, is named new manager of Nashville branch to replace Ray Hinckley, who is transferred to SNB’s main office in Battle Creek. . . .Steven L. Reid of Hastings is named new pastor of Peace United Methodist Church at Barryville and Quimby... January 16 - Four lives clear trees and brush from claimed in house fire on site, have loads of fill dirt Ionia Rd., south of Ver­ hauled in........ Mr. and Mrs. montville. Dead are Mr. and Arthur Bateman donate Mrs. Samuel Davis, Todd, antique bookcase to Putnam 13, and Amy, 12.... Nashville Library...............Mrs. Amy Village office seekers par­ Putnam installed as ticipate in candidate forum president of Barry County at Chamber of Commerce Church Women United. . . meeting....... Nashville native .MVHS eagers record first Henry Edmonds, 87, died at league win with 67-64 victory Niagra Falls, N.Y .Fire over Central Montcalm. . . consumes barn on Keith .Rev. Lloyd Mead, 95, Stewart farm in Kalamo Barryville native and Twp.; Nashville, Bellevue longtime Methodist and Charlotte firefighters minister, dies at Barry Medical Care battle blaze nearly nine County hours......... Harry Rizor, 86, Facility... dies at Nashville........ MVHS January 30 - Nashville’s eagers top Middleville 65-57; 1891 waterworks building bow to Saranac, 59-55... gets new lease on life; January 23 - Work com­ renovated as community mences on Nashville’s meeting room............. Snow community recreational sculpture contest in Eaton park as RRDC volunteers County postponed due to In July, Vermontville hosted a "Hometown Day" to remember. During the opening ceremonies Martha Zemke presents a plaque honoring Bridget Cunningham to Fire Chief Tom Joostberns. Mrs. Cunningham willed the proceeds from the sale of her home to purchase a new fire truck for Vermontville 45 years ago. Nashville's renovated waterworks building is converted into a community center. Many beautiful murals were painted on the walls and this one was a surprise portrait of Village President Harold Christiansen who is looking at the artwork. unseasonably mild weather. . . .Nashville and Ver­ montville firefighters battle blaze that totally destroys barn on Thomas Kilgore farm on Ionia Road. . . .MVHS varsity cheerleaders chosen for state competition after regional contest at Jackson... February 6 - Oil furnace believed cause of fire that totally destroys home of Larry Harshman family on Coats Grove Rd......... Local and county police apprehend suspect in breaking and entering at Woodard’s Mobilservice in Nashville. . . .Construction of Nashville’s new $4.8 million sewer slated to begin July 1 after meeting with consultants..........Nash­ ville Cub Scouts observe Golden Anniversary by serving birthday cake to public; doing odd jobs for senior citizens............. Lion eagers travel to Vestaburg, defeated hosts 65-49. . . .Darrell Cotsamire, 65, dies at Nashville... February 13 Rebecca Cowell named 1980 Ver­ montville Syrup Festival Queen........... Former queen Shirley O’Dell to compete for Miss Grand Traverse title. .. .Bill Hampton’s milk truck turns head with handpainted mural on rig. . . .Nashville and Vermontville firemen fight fire at John Lee home on Carlisle Hwy; home and contents con­ sidered total loss....... MVHS varsity defeats visiting Middleville eagers, 57-50. . . .Graydon Andrews, 77, dies at Nashville... February 20 - Two com­ petitive engineering firms outline how they would develop Master Plan for Nashville............ Nashville senior citizens hear about home rehabilitation program available through federal grant............ Elaine Leonard retires after 20-year association with retail jewelry business on Nash­ ville’s Main Street Nash­ ville gets word of eligibility for unexpected additional federal grant of $345,000 for sewer project Nashville’s incumbent president Harold Christiansen edges challenger Ted Spoelstra, 75­ 67, in primary race. . . .Illness closes Maple Valley schools two days; flu-like ailments cause high ab­ senteeism....... Maple Valley Drift Skippers cancel annual safari due to lack of snow... February 27 - Scouts tap Nashville’s maple as community commences 38th year of syrup-making project..... Phenomenal suds appear on Thornapple River; create a nearly 10-ft. tall bank-to-bank wall at dam. . . Breaking and en­ tering reported at Nashville Baptist Church; unauthorized entry made at Maple Valley Arms........ MV 7th Grade basketball team completes season with 10-1 record... March 5 - Fire destroys Orton Robert residence on Wellman Road..... Ten office seekers vie for six village posts in Vermontville. . . Flu-like illness baffles health officials; causes nearly 20 percent ab­ senteeism at Maple Valley. School again closes for two days to allow 4-day weekend repreive from spreading contagion............Nashville council challenges cost of water contingency plan requested by state........Over 300 attend Cub Scout Blue and Gold banquet at MVHS... March 12 Bill Mason elected Vermontville president on write-in; Harold Christiansen re­ elected Nashville president. . . .Vermontville Woman’s Chib celebrates 40th an­ niversary............ Castleton Township suggests rental fee on hall; village considers changing meeting places. . . .Flu outbreak causes delay in parent-teacher con­ ferences at Maple Valley. . . .Mary Mason, 79, of Nash­ ville dies... March 19 Ernie Dies, retired Vermontville maintenance head, to be feted at community dinner. . . .Nashville VFW treats senior citizens to fish and chicken dinner......Nashville council plans annual Town Hall meeting........... Deaths: Grover Grant, 93, Ver­ montville; Le Roy Bassett, 82, Nashville; and Mrs. Edna Kirn, 89, widow of former Nashville area minister Rev. Frederick Kirn.......... Carl’s Market presents books on Civil War to Putnam and MVHS libraries... March 26 Nashville’s Continued page 4- Vermontville's Women's Club celebrated its 40th anniversary.- Here, memb.ers Dorothy Carpenter (left) and Hildred Peabody stand in front of the large pine tree that was only a tiny one when it was planted by the organization during its beginning. �The Maple Valley News, Nashville, Tuesday, January 6, 1981 — Page 2 Nashville News Neighbors,? friends and relatives of John and Amy Boughton ' of Nashville gathered at the Boughton home on Saturday evening, December 27, for a farewell party honoring the couple. The Boughtons, well-known here as editors-publishers of the Nashville News from 1956 to 1975, departed January 3 for their new home in Midwest City, a suburb of Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. Both John and Amy will be employed there in public relations for a firm owned by Floyd Wallace, a former local resident. Wallace was a science teacher and high school principal in Nashville in the late 1950s, before moving to Holt. Since that time, Wallace has left the educational field and has been in the news for his development of innovative methods in the field of energy production. The Boughtons’ many local friends wish them well in their new undertaking. In their absence, the Boughton’s daughter Alisande and her husband, Martin Trimble, and their daughter will take up residence in the Boughton home. The Trimbles for­ merly lived at Cedar Springs. Photographs of all of Nashville’s former village presidents now are being sought by current president Harold Christiansen for a project he has in mind for the recently renovated Com- PEOPLE’S BIBLE CHURCH E. State Road, Nashville munity Center (old Waterworks Building) in Putnam Park. Three interior walls of the structure now bears historic murals of the park area, painted la$t summer under the direction of local artist Dale Ann Morawski. Christiansen hopes to fill the remaining wall with the president photos. Not much prospect is held for locating pictures of the very earliest of these officials (the first, Lemuel Smith, took office in 1869) but Christiansen wants to find as many as possible. Nashville has had 52 dif­ ferent presidents, several of them holding multiple term­ s. If you can help with this project, please contact Christiansen or call Village Hall. There is no “Memories of the Past” feature this week, due to the length of time required to compile the 1980 chronology of news for the Maple Valley area. “Memories” will return next week. Mr. and Mrs. John Pearson of Okemos (she’s the former Pam Showalter of Nashville) are the proud parents of a daughter born December 29. The baby weighed 8 lbs. 4 ozs. and has been named Angela Kristin. She has three grandparents on the maternal side residing in Nashville. They are Glenard Showalter, grand­ father; Mrs. Melissa Showalter and Mrs. Elsie Cogswell, both great­ grandmothers. Congratu- 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 lations to all. Sr Congratulations also are in order for Dale and Roberta (Taylor) Thompson of Thornapple Lake on the December 23rd arrival of a tiny son. Making his debut about six weeks early at Sparrow Hospital in Lansing was Dale Brandon Thomp­ son - weight: 3 lbs. 7 ozs. Maternal grandparents are Rev. and Mrs. Robert Taylor of Nashville. He is pastor of the local Assembly of God. Mrs. William (Isabelle) Dean of Nashville continues to win awards in her avocation of dolls. Before Christmas, she was named for honorable mention in the annual Dress-A-Doll contest sponsored by a Hastings savings & loan association. Using white satin and velvet, Mrs. Dean had transformed the doll into a beautiful Snow Queen. Now, word has arrived from Melbourne, Australia, that Mrs. Dean has won an essay contest sponsored by the Doll Journal there. The about 600- word piece entitled “My Doll World” told the story of why Mrs. Dean collects dolls, a hobby she has pur­ sued for 27 years. Her prize: an antique doll of French origin. Mr. and Mrs. Hollis McIntyre of Nashville were in Ann Arbor on Sunday, December 21 to attend the Winter Commencement of the University of Michigan at Hill Auditorium. Among the graduates was their grandson, Lee Pearson, who received a degree in elec­ trical engineering. Lee had earlier, in June 1980, received a degree in com­ puter engineering. Principal speaker at Sunday’s event was Detroit Mayor Coleman A. Young, who was awarded an honorary degree of Doctor of Laws. The McIntyre’s grandson, Lee, has accepted an engineering position with Manufacturing Data Systems, Inc., an Ann Arbor-based company and worldwide leader in computer assisted numerical control technology. MDSI is a “think tank” offering expertise in many fields and to many companies who may wish to automate their manufacturing production lines by the use of computer technology. MDSI serves customers through offices located in 32 cities in the USA, Canada, West Germany, France, Sweden, Japan and the United Kingdom. The company employs about 700 persons, seventy-six percent of whom have degrees in some field. Mr. and Mrs. Ernie Withy of near Kalamo had as supper guests Monday evening Pastor and Mrs. Roger Claypool and children of Abingdon, Virginia; Mr. and Mrs. Carl Wolf and son of Eaton Rapids; Mr. and Mrs. Harry Rollins and Cathy of Nashville; and Mr. and Mrs. Clarence Reid of Nashville. The Clarence Reids were in Battle Creek Friday to visithis sister, Ethel Shaver, at Arrowood Nursing Center, and to call on her husband, Frank, at his home in that city. Mrs. Bertha Becker of Nashville was a 3-day over­ Christmas guest of her granddaughter and family, Glenda and Roger Hardenburg and daughter, Sarah, of Eagle. The Hardenburgs picked up Mrs. Becker here Wednesday forenoon, then all went to Charlotte to attend a family dinner at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Dale Doty, son and daughter-in-law to Bertha. Later, the Hardenburgs took Mrs. Becker to Lansing for a family gathering at the home of her step-daughter, Mrs. Ida Pratt. Staying overnight with her granddaughter and family at Eagle, Bertha accompanied the Hardenburgs to a Christmas Day family dinner at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Harold Horner near DeWitt. She returned to Nashville Friday. Mrs. Elizabeth Lynch was in Grosse Pointe over his past weekend for a late Christmas celebration with her son and his wife, Mr. and Mrs. Bill Lynch, who had just returned from a holiday trip to Florida to visit her parents. At this report, Arthur Bateman of Nashville is confined to Pennock Hospital and it is not known when he will be released. He was hospitalized Tuesday after suffering severe abdominal discomfort which since has been diagnosed as diverticulosis. By Friday, the pain had subsided somewhat, though he was still unable to eat. The condition had developed rather suddenly on Monday. Mr. and Mrs. Bateman were Wednesday through Saturday overChristmas guests of their daughter and family, Gail" and Henry Tinsey and children of Farmington Hills, and Arthur had felt fine throughout that visit. We wish him a speedy recovery. Please remember to cheer him with a card or call. The home of Mr. and Mrs. M. Dewey (Mary) Castelein, Jr., of Nashville has been buzzing with activity since before the Christmas holiday. First, grand­ daughter Kelly Gould of Hastings arrived to stay through the weekend. Tuesday before the holiday, son Dick McCollum of Califon, New Jersey, spent the day here (the McCollums have been visiting in Lan­ sing). Tuesday evening, Dick and his wife, Joan, hosted a family gathering at the Castelein home. Present for the occasion in addition to Joan’s parents, the Ralph Basers of Lansing, were Mr. and Mrs. Don (Janet) Hoekstra and daughter, Kristi; Mr. and Mrs. Ronald (Sherry) Cash, Jr., and baby Ron, III, all of Grand Rapids; and Mrs. Mildred Gould and children, Rona, Kelly and Ronald, all of Hastings. Sunday after Christmas, a smaller gathering honored the 9 th bir.thday of both Kelly Gould and Kristi Hoekstra. The mothers mothers of of each each were present for for the the dual celebration, along with Rona Gould and friend Lisa Lillie of Hastings. Tuesday before New Year’s, the McCollums were again in Nashville to visit the Casteleins prior to departing for New Jersey on Friday. In addition to all their visitors, Mr. and Mrs. Castelein enjoyed several long-distance holiday phone REV. LEONARD PUTNAM 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. p.m. CHURCH OF THE NAZARENE 301 Fuller St., Nashville Sunday School .. TO Sunday: A.M. Worship ..11 P.M. Worship ... 7 Wednesday Evening Worship.......... 7 South Main, Vermontville Adult Sunday School ... 10:30 a.m. Church Service.. 11 a.m. 803 Reed St., Nashville 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 REV. RICHARD WADSWORTH PASTOR LESTER DeGROOT Assistant...Don Roscoe l lOS. Main, Vermontville ASSEMBLY OF GOD CHURCH a.m. p.m. p.m. FIRST CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH REV. DAVE FLEMING PASTOR STEVEN L. REID Sunday Mass .9:30 a.m. Holy Day Masses celebrated at 7:30 p.m. the evening before REV. ROBERT CONSANI Maple Valley News Nashville, Michigan. Pub­ lished weekly, delivered by Reminder Delivery Service and thru Post Office Circulation 3,200 papers. Editor and Pub­ lisher, J-Ad Graphics, Inc., Hostings, Mich. Subscription rates, $7.50 per year. Barry and Eaton Counties $7.50 also. MAPLEGROVE BIBLE CHURCH 6043 Scott Rd. (M-79) NASHVILLE BAPTIST CHURCH Association - Founded 1885 JUSTIN COOLEY... 852-9106 Sun. A.M. Worship .9:15 Sunday School..... 10:15 a.m. NWpNALpER E The township landfill on Scott Road is closed to dumping of refuse. Castleton and Maple Grove Townships have jointly constructed a transfer and recycling facility at the former village landfill site in Nashville on Casgrove St. This facility will be operated jointly by the townships of Castleton and Maple Grove and the Village of Nashville. For additional infor­ mation, please look for ad or contact... ted McKelvey ... 852-1951 CHURCH OF BARRYVILLE REV. MOLLY TURNER MEMBER CASTLETON and MAPLE GROVE TOWNSHIPS Church School. 9:30 a.m. Church Worship .11 a.m. (Nursery Care Available) Fellowship Time After Worship. peace United methodist PASTOR PAUL L. BOGER yPOCOOQT UNITED METHODIST CHURCH calls. Christmas Eve they talked with granddaughter Jill McCollum, who was celebrating her 18th bir­ thday, at Ruskin, Florida. Also that evening, they talked with Mary’s son, Howard Gould, who lives at San Diego, California. He reported the temperature there was 85 degrees. Christmas Day, the Casteleins enjoyed a phone conversation with his father, former local resident M. Dewey Castelein, Sr., who is wintering at Clearwater, Florida, and enjoying good health. Condolences are extended to GeOrge Hermenitt of Nashville in the loss of his brother Ray, 73, of Hastings, in an auto accident near there Sunday. January 4th was the date set for Steven Knight of Nashville to swallow a live goldfish in the final pay-off of a Sunday School attendance race between the Junior and • NOTICE • AREA CHURCH SCHEDULES Sunday School ..10a.m. UNITED METHODIST CHURCH Sunday: North State, Nashville A.M. Worship ..11 a.m. 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 CHURCH By Susan Hinckley 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. P.M. Worship ... 7 p.m. REV. CLARENCE SHAVER Assoc. Ministers are: David & Kathleen Yeomans Rev. Viola Sampsel... Special Prayer for your needs �Senior High departments of the Nashville Baptist Church. At the outset of the December contest, Pastor Don Roscoe, head of the Senior Dept., and Steven Knight, leader of the Juniors, agreed that the loser would swallow the fish as the ultimate penalty. The youngsters have meted out and accepted several such penalties hilarious throughout the fun-filled campaign. The latest zany episode on December 28 saw four juniors and their leader smeared with shaving cream by seniors, who had topped them by having 21 over average attendance in class that day. Accepting the lathering on behalf of the Junior Dept, were Rene Sears, Jackie Erwin, Lisa Hansen, Becky Savage, and leader Knight. Overall for the month, the seniors topped the juniors by six. For this feat, the Senior Dept, will gain six months control of the Teen Room, a recreational activities center at the church. A banquet at the Maple Valley High School cafeteria at 7 p.m. Saturday, January 10, will honor church workers of the Nashville Baptist Chut ch. The Hammond Family, Hastings gospel singers, will perform during Sunday evening services January 11, at the Nashville Baptist Church. Rev. Leonard Putnam was taken ill with the flu last week and was confined at home several days. He is one of many in this area that have recently been sidelined by the “bug”. Most complain of various respiratory ailments and severe common-cold symptoms. Friday through Sunday over-Christmas houseguests pf Mr. and Mrs. Clarence Reid of Nashville were their son and family, Darwin and Norma Reid and children of Cadillac. Christmas Day, the PROFESSIONAL BUSINESS DIRECTORY LIMESTONE * MARL (Delivered and Spread) CRANEWORK • Drainage Ditches • Farm Ponds DARRELL HAMILTON PH.S52-K91 Rt 3, NASHVILLE ST. CYRIL CATHOLIC CHURCH REV. ROBERT CONSANI Phone 945-4246 MASSES: Sunday Morning 9:30 a.m. Holy Day Masse's 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' Reids had breakfast with Mr. and Mrs. Dave Tredinnick and family in Hastings, later visited Mr. and Mrs. Arden Reid and children of Nashville, then had dinner with Mr. and Mrs. Darrel Reid and boys of Kalamo. The Darrel Reids hosted two family Christmas dinners at their home. Present for a Saturday gathering were Mr. and Mrs. Vere Robinson of Bellevue, the Clarence Reids of Nashville, and the Darwin Reids of Cadillac; Mr. and Mrs. Dave Tredinnick and family of Hastings; Mr. and Mrs. Vernon Reid and children of Charlotte, and Mr. and Mrs. Arden Reid and daughters; and Jennifer Reid, all of Nashville. On Christmas Day, the Darrel Reids hosted a dinner for Lawrence Tyler, Lyle and Erma Tyler, and Mr. and Mrs. Bob Bradon and children of rural Kalamo, the Darwin Reids and the Clarence Reids. The latter then had supper with Mr. and Mrs. Vernon Reid and family of Charlotte. Also present were Mr. and Mrs. Wally Poole and children of Hastings. Mr. and Mrs. Clarence Reid were in Grand Rapids Tuesday for a holiday dinner at the home of her sister and family, Marjorie and Harold Schaperkatter. Also present were Kenneth and Alice Vosburg of Lexington, Kentucky; Walter and Jean Endsley of Hastings; and Vere and Olive Robinson of Bellevue. Mrs. Helen Furlong of Nashville was a 4-day overChristmas guest of her son and family, Mr. and Mrs. Fred Burkhart and children of Pinconning. A recent letter from Kenneth A. Meade, Nashville native now of Franklin, touched on a link between two recent Memories subjects — A. C. Buxton, early local gunsmith - machinist, and Fred G. Baker, Nash­ ville’s colorful turn - of - the century merchant. “I remember Buxton’s machine shop,” wrote Meade. “Seems that it was in the back end of the Buxton building and that Fred Baker had his store in the front part when I was in high school.” (Meade graduated from NSH in 1921 and went on to become a professor in the School of Engineering at Oakland University after many years with General Motors Institute.) “Buxton’s machine shop gave me my first sight of line shafts and pulley systems,” continued Meade. “I was always fascinated with any kind of machinery and still am. Probably that’s why I have liked to study the physics theory that underlies the operation of machinery.” Meade also noted that Fred Baker was one of Nashville’s “characters” of his time. “His store was a place to behold,” observed Meade. “We waited for him to display goods he bought in Chicago at bankruptcy or fire sales to see what goodies NOTICE ... CASTLETON TOWNSHIP The regularly scheduled township board meeting for January has been re­ scheduled for January 12, 1981 at the Township Hall in Nashville at 8:00 p.m. JUSTIN W. COOLEY, Supervisor CASTLETON TOWNSHIP The Maple Valley News, Nashville. Tuesday. January 6, 1981 — Page 3 Vermontville girl places in Championship Jag BMX Bike Finals Darcy Ainsworth, 10, of Vermontville placed seventh out of a field of 40 girls in the 10-year old Powder Puffrace finals in international competition recently at the Jag BMX Bicycle World Championship in Indianapolis, Indiana. Darcy competed with girls from all over the United States and several visiting nations including Japan, Holland, Australia, we could buy for a few cents.” Meade recalls watching some of the older folks in those years trying on different pairs of glasses Baker had displayed on one counter, until they located a set of spectacles that helped them read a little better. “Today, I understand their plight,” concluded Meade. “Your Christmas Memory articles are nostalgic,” wrote Kenneth Meade. “How well I remember coming home from college at the Chrsitmas holidays in 1921, ’22, and ’23, and riding out to the farm from the railway station over the old iron bridge. Your picture of the village takeh from the standpipe hill reminded me of those homecomings.” That photo also brought back memories of coasting by sled down the hill and out onto the river when the ice was solid enough. Kenneth Meade also reminisced about bobsled rides commencing near the crest of the hill, north of what now is Brumm Road, at the driveway of the former Knoll home. “The ride down the road and over the bridge was well worth the walk back up pulling the bobsled,” recalls Meade. ‘‘As I remember, one of my classmates, Zelma Hart, had a brother who owned a particularly good bobsled with steel clad runners that would coast real well when the snow on the road was packed and slippery.” The holiday Memories brought back recollections for Kenneth Meade of the Christmas of 1918 when his father purchased an Edison Diamond Disk phonograph at the Von Furniss drug store in Nashville. “How we en­ joyed playing the old numbers, Smiles, Humoresque, I’m Forever Blowing Bubbles, and so many others,” wrote Meade. “My son Bob in Warren, Ohio, still has the machine and it plays well today.” In later years, Kenneth Meade has been a Trustee on the Board of the Thomas Alva Edison Foundation, and in that connection, he has received a plaque upon which is mounted master Edison photograph record. It is the original recording of The Waggle O’ the Kilt, made on metal in May 1921. “I’m very proud of it,” added Meade. “It ties together pleasant memories of my boyhood, my ad­ miration for Thomas Edison... and the honor of serving in these later years on the board...” Thanks to Mr. Meade for sharing his memories of the past with us. Readers’ comments on our stories are always a welcome addition to this column. Classes at Maple Valley schools were set to resume Monday, January 5; ending a holiday vacation that, commenced at the close of the school day on Friday before Christmas. Netherlands, Canada and Venezulia. Lance Ainsworth and Eric Boom of Sunfield also competed, in the international competition. Darcy and Lance are the children ofAlbert and Nancy Ainsworth; and Eric is the son of Bob and Joyce Boom. In order to qualify for the finals each had to ran in three motto’s, placing first, second, or third; quarter finals; and semi-finals, placing first, second, or third. More than 3,000 riders participated in the event and only 372 made it to the finals. The next competition will be January 31 and February 1 in Detroit at the Colliseum Classic IH where in October Eric took second and Darcy third in Colliseum Classic II. Darcy Ainsworth displays the trophy she received for placing seventh out of 40 in international competition. (Photo supplied) Income tax meeting for farmers Happy 90th Birthday - Jan. 8th ... to Mom, Grandmother and Great-Grandmother. . . “What’s New for 1980” and “Calculating Depreciation” will be two topics featured at a Cooperative Extension Service Income Tax meeting for farmers. The meeting is scheduled for Thursday, January 8 from 8 p.m. to 10 p.m. at the Charlotte High School ag. room. All interested persons are invited to attend. Christina Snow Van Horn NOTICE to residents of the VILLAGE of VERMONTVILLE & VERMONTVILLE TOWNSHIP: The Vermontville Transfer Station will not accept Christmas trees at the Transfer site. 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'i Money Market Certificate year 1 Continuous compounding $500.00 minimum amount 12.000% Rate changes every two weeks, but once your certificate has been purchased, your rate is fixed for 2’/a years. per annum O J|L f lM B Q Continuously /-V Compounded FROM YQUR 27a YEAR CERTIFICATE Substantial interest penalty for early withdrawal from all certificate accounts. 4 Convenient Locations To Serve You Home Office-Charlotte, Mi. Nashville, Mich. — Eaton Rapids, Mich. — Olivet, Mich. �The Maple Valley News, Nashville, Tuesday, January 6, 1981 — Page 4 1980 Maple Valley year in review, continued from front an-/ Golden office; new council com­ dered for Nashville - based celebrate niversary... mittees named MVHS’ ambulance service..... 100 4­ April 30 - Estimated 20,000 FFA Chapter wins Gold H members style clothing Award at state convention creations at Eaton County join in Vermontville’s 40th for energy exhibit. . . West Side Style Revue at annual syrup festival; .Deaths: Mrs. Helen Hecker, MVHS...... Kids scramble to Rebecca Jo Cowell crowned 80, Nashville; and Dorr H. find eggs at Sandyland queen......... MVHS Jr. High Andrews, 91, Vermontville. . Easter Hunt........... Hot air students manicure school . .Controversy over rental balloon brightens sunny yard........ Staff and students . fee on hall surfaces again at Saturday skies over Nash- at MV Jr. - Sr. High take Castleton Twp. annual ville...... Archie F. Cole, 61, of reading breaks in first meeting....... Joyce Rathburn Nashville, dies after long episode of weekly enrich­ ment program......... Deaths: honored by Vermontville illness... Girl Scouts for her April 16 - State Rep. Jesse D. Hawkins, former dedication and service... Donald Gilmer tells Nash- Vermontville resident, dies April 9 - New vehicle or- ville Chamber that voters at Williamston; La Dore have big decisions to make in Irland, former Nashville days ahead........ Viva Mace, resident and history teacher, 84, a semi-invalid, dies in died at Memphis....... Audrey early morning fire at her Ommhn of Vermontville Kellogg St. home.......... Ver­ named corporate treasurer montville gears up for 40th of Michigan Magnetics... May 7 Nashville and annual Maple Syrup preFestival........ New Nashville Vermontville ambulance to have 4-channel kindergartners screened in radio, thanks to local Lions comprehensive program. . . .Howard E. Brumm, 73, and Chamber of Commerce. . . .Nashville council com­ former Nashville resident, mittee to meet with dies at Charlevoix. . Fisher, Ver­ Castleton Twp. officials to .Eugene discuss hall rental dispute... montville, receives General .Arlene K. Long, 68, for­ Motors award in recognition merly of Nashville, dies at of community service. . . BCMCF........ 226 sign up for .Balloons soar skyward at Nashville’s Little League Fuller Street School in Weekly Reader program. . . program... April 23 - Maplewood kin­ .George Dean of Nashville dergartners enjoy Japanese honored on 96th birthday at tea party........ Maple Valley local Nutrition Site. . . Players to entertain festival­ .Variety of topics discussed goers with melodrama. . . at Nashville’s first annual .Grass fires keep Nashville Town Hall meeting... May 14 - Nashville council firefighters on the run..... 100 attend annual Senior Girls rejects Castleton Township’s Tea at MVHS Grand­ latest rent proposal on hall. . parents Day staged at . .Randy Furlong, 19, Maplewood....... MV Jr. High seriously injured in one-car Band members bring home accident............ South Bend honors from District Solo woman finds balloon laun­ and Ensemble competition ched from Fuller Street at Adrian.......... MVHS girls School.......... Putnam Public named state track team rockets to 100-22 Library win over Pewamo- historical site....... Moms are Westphalia; boys track wins special guests at Maple by 115-17 over P-W. . . Valley Coop Nursery School, .Committee formed for while grandparents are Nashville’s Downtown hosted by Fuller Street, students. .Arthur Rebecca Cowell reigned as Vermontville's 1980 Development-plan.......... Mr. Shetenhelm, 81, 81, Verand Mrs. Carson Ames syrup festival queen. montville native, dies... May 21 - James Gilmore, Jr., GOP candidate for 3rd Congressional District, compaigns at Nashville breakfast............ State Hor­ seshoe pitchers gather in Nashville for tourney. . . .Several Nashville residents witness May 13th killer tornado in Kalamazoo. . . .Emily Hafner of Nashville celebrates her 100th bir­ thday...... Sgt. Eugene Koetje tells Nashville Chamber how to deal with gypsies and unwanted solicitors. . . .Maplewood kindergartners sing out for Moms in special Mother’s Day tribute. . . .Balloon from Nashville’s Fuller St. School travels 315 miles to Pennsboro, West Virginia.......... Maple Valley announces top ten seniors.. . .Both boys and girls MVHS track teams win dual meet with Bellevue and Portland St. Pat... May 28 - MVHS Building Trades class display $54,500 home constructed by students.............. Maplewood students enjoy field day, picnic and games. . , .Nash­ ville taxpayers get a break with a 1-mill reduction in old sewer debt...............Local students enjoy pioneer ac­ tivities at Charlton Park. . . .MVHS students feted at Honors Night program. . . .Local FFA holds awards banquet............ Milo (Mike) Hill, 61, dies at Daytona Beach, Florida; was former area resident...\ June 4-118 MV seniors receive diplomas on rainy Sunday afternoon. The launching of a hot air balloon was an exciting event at Nashville's Harvest Thirteen adults graduate Festival. Two lucky local passengers won tickets for the balloon ascension. Thursday evfening......... New sweet harvest in full swirfg; NS A volunteers busy at Putnam Park sugar shanty.. . .Harold S. Philp of Nash­ ville wins $40,000 in state lottery......... Athletic rivalry between old high schools of Vermontville and Nashville to be revived in benefit basketball game............ 4-H Family bike club to be organized locally... April 2 - Local residents receive 1980 census forms... .Newly-elected Nashville village officials sworn into ambulance for Nashville based service arrives. . . .Mulberry Fore, a new 11hole golf course, opens in Nashville. Parade and services highlight Memorial Day observances in Nash­ ville and Vermontville. . . .Second-graders at Fuller Street School surprise teacher Anne Drake with bridal shower....... 200 attend annual MV Alumni Banquet... June 11 - MV voters reject proposed 3-mill operational increase for school Nash­ ville Lions donate $2,000 and Chamber, $500, for 2-way radio for new ambulance. . . .Cary Marshall Goodner, 38, of Nashville drowns in boating mishap on Grand River near Saranac. . . .Topical flouride clinic gets undetway at Fuller School. . . .Mural depicting history of Nashville’s Putnam Park area are painted on interior walls of renovated water­ works building... June 18 - Kelly Mac Donald of Vermontville among top finalists in statewide teen queen contest........ Nashville council changes meeting place after controversy with township............. Nashville Chamber plans Fourth of July promotions..........Local families host Pennsylvania 4-H’ers Jeff Mead and Tuesday Aspinall named Most Outstanding Athletes at MVHS; Don Fox and Terrie Huston picked for sport­ smanship awards... June 25 Volcanic ash from Mount St. Helens at Yakima, Washington, on display at Putnam Library in Nashville............ Former Nashville resident Roma White dies in Texas following long bout with cancer. . . .Dennis Heise, 10-year-old grandson of the Douglas De Camps ofNashville, perishes in farm accident at Woodland.., .Vermontville’s antique fire engine wins first place trophy at Marshall Mini Muster........ Nyle Wells of Vermontville represents Eaton County in 4-H Youth program at Washington, D. C.......... George Vogt, 95, of Nashville, dies... July 2 - MV school board trims $326,949 from budget in wake of millage defeat. . , .Nashville council probes alternatives for municipal landfill threatened with closure due to costly new regulations............. Russell Kilpatrick, 61, of Ver­ montville, rural mail carrier for 31 years, dies after long illness Nashville’s Class of ’55 gathers for 25th reunion... July 9 - Construction bids on Nashville’s sewer ex­ pansion project come in lower than anticipated. . . .Village President Harold Christiansen finds surprise portrait in wall mural at restored waterworks building in Nashville. . . .Isolated tornado touches down near Lowell McMillon home in Maple Grove Township......... Vermontville brother and sister, Nyle and Faith Wells, win top honors in state 4-H broiler contest.. . .Nashville enjoys spirited 4th of July weekend; hosts horseshoe tourney at Put­ nam Park, Day of Eagles at Sandyland Park, while merchants stage sidewalk sales... July 16 - Vermontville hosts memorable Homecoming, despite bad weather............... Over 100 children attend weekly story hour at Putnam Library. . . .Nashville council okays traffic sign replacement project financed by federal grant. , . .Bill Eastman, Nashville amateur radio ham, participates in national test....... Richard Ewing, Sr., wins rifle in Vermontville Little League raffle... July 23 - Thunderstorms rake area. Nashville littered with debris; trees downed, Main Street store windows shattered............ Nashville council awards sewer Continued on next page- Nashville's standpipe is leveled after 88 years of towering over the village.. (Maple Valley News photos) �The Maple Valley News, Nashville, Tuesday, January 6, 1981 —Page 5 t jS VVIf 5w S SsnSj snj ssS JSS* S sSJSWS sSW s J& 'Nt S M hS M h j ‘ SXJ’1 Swi** w ft S S'ii ww •• <<•• ' W •H “lV ’ '’^ t'Mi.ll, 'Mi.ll, S“*i u S>k h. 5 jmS *^ 5. ^ai tani . *■■fiW^i, ** I4'^r& Hfete :*• *‘ •®i •fa „ nbniSsHtte >iJifc;taint Ka Sreet stat ran M..M COTwedonwilpoji construction contracts; low bidders disqualified due to federal minority policy. . . .Richard Dormer elected to head MV school board. . . .Maple Valley 4-H’ers win honors at Barry County Fair. .. .Troop No. 177 attends Boy Scout camp at Barryton. July 30 - Approximately 60 attend Vermontville’s an­ nual Sunshine Party, a village tradition honoring senior ladies since 1938. . . .MV teachers adopt a “no contract, no work” stance; talks to resume Ver­ montville area 4-H’ers show well at Eaton County Fair... .Maple Valley Riders trot home with honors from fair. August 7 - Putnam Park picnic concludes summer story hour program at Putnam Library..........Nash­ ville merchants participate in survey for downtown development plan. . .Hecker Agency team is tops in Nashville Boys’ Little League baseball; Pee Wee winner is team sponsored by Reid’s T. J. Farms. . . .Champs in Girls’ Little League is Simon Pharmacy team; trophy winner in Girls’ Pee Wee is Village Inn team........ Nashville deaths: Mrs. Florence Reid, 73, and Mrs. Astrid Halverson, 79... August 13 - Baker, Thrun, Pember and Sampson win contested races in Ver­ montville Township. . . .Clerk nominations won by Bishop in Castleton and Chase in Maple Grove. . . .Nashville Christian Academy to open in Sept. . . .Maurice Purchis donates handcrafted tiffany-style lamp to Putnam Library. . . .Roy Roberts of Nashville scores first hole-in-one ever recorded at Mulberry Fore. . . .Nashville Baptist Oldtimers emerge as East Division champs in church softball league......... Former Nashville grocer Al Smith, 75, dies in Florida... August 20 - Operational millage for school district gets second chance vote, due to citizens’ petition drive. . . .Many issues unresolved after teachers and school board hold marathon bargaining session.......Nash­ ville council considers in­ centive plan for development of 80-acre housing site by Lansing investors. .Vermontville community party honors 100th birthday of Ethel Gaut and Mina Barnes... August 27 - Maple Valley staff readies for new school year........... Six men fall to basement when roof of room addition collapses at Patrick Kersjes home on Thornapple Lake Road. Two are hospitalized..... First American trip brings Ed­ vard Juvurek of Czechoslovakia to visit his cousins, Leo Marisch and Helen Ackett of Nashville. . . .Rummage sale benefits new Nashville Christian Academy Furlong’s Bad News team takes first place in Maple Valley Women’s Softball League............ Boy Scout Troop No. 177 par­ ticipates in 50-mile canoe trip near Baldwin... September 3 - Nashville council plans to crack down on free-loading refuse collection patrons.......... Two lucky winners will ride in hot air balloon at Nashville’s 1980 Harvest Festival, sponsored by RRDC. . . .Gone - With - the - Wind lamp donated to Putnam Library by Betty Kuhlman, descendant of local pioneer family. . .Individual learning pace featured at Nashville Christian Academy, opened Sept. 2 with over 40 students... September 10 - Six can­ didates nominated for Nash­ ville’s 1980 Harvest Queen. .. .Youngsters shower Supt. Wolff with handmade greeting cards on his 50th birthday.......... New energy­ saving windows installed at Kellogg School Con­ struction gets underway on primarily federally-financed safety center to house Nash­ ville-based ambulance service. . .MV Lions reclaim Little Brown Jug in 18-0 romp over Bellevue; revive45-year old tradition... September 17 Gladys Richardson named Grand Marshal for 1980 Harvest Parade. . . .Nashville president Harold Christiansen surprised at village council session with party in honor of his 77th birthday..... Council accepts bids from Battle Creek wrecker to demolish Stand­ pipe, Nashville’s 1892 land­ mark water tower......... MV school board ratifies new 2year contract with 'Eaton County Education Association............... Seventh candidate joins field of lovelies vying for 1980 Harvest Queen title; Ruby Ball leads race. . . EBI resource room at Lake Odessa facility made possible by memorial fund for the late Dawnette Symonds of Nashville... Balloon September 24 ascension with two lucky local passengers - George Frith and Darlene Hughes 2-day caps successful Harvest Festival in Nashville.............. Linda Snyder, Village Inn candidate, named 1980 Harvest Queen. . . .159 lb. pumpkin grown by John Symonds family captures top honors in produce contest........ Give-AGoat campaign backfires; Jaycee promoter Tom Frith ends up with un-prize. . . .Turnout poor at public meeting to discuss school millage vote. . .Mrs. Mabie Drake, 50, dies after long illness... October 1 - Nashville dedicates unique new Community Center; over 50 attend ceremony in renovated 1891 waterwork building. . .National Campers and Hikers club plant over 100 maples in conservation project in Nashville............ MV voters again say “no” to school tax hike....... Maple Grove native George B. Dean dies at age 96, after brief illness. . . .Nashville’s sewer service rate jumps to pay local bond issue for improvements... October 8 - Nashville kicks off $2,000 goal United Fund drive............. MV Athletic Boosters collect $4,000 in door-to-door canvass. . . .Maple Valley News awarded for community service Nashville’s landmark Standpipe leveled after 88 years of towering over village......... MV Lions win 24-18 thriller over Montabella.......... Friends of Library celebrate National Library Month with ac­ tivities at Putnam........ Olith Hamilton, retired teacher, named Homecoming Grand Marshal... October 15 - State funded bus service available for Eaton County residents. . . .Congressman Howard Wolpe fields hard-hitting questions from MVHS students..........Ten Nashville firefighters certified in extrication training. . . .Vermontville delegation presents maple syrup to TV star Ed Asner and Congressman Howard Wolpe in Battle Creek campaign appearance...... Super bikers net over $800 for St. Jude’s Children’s Hospital in Nash­ ville Bike-A-Thon. .Castleton and Maple Grove Townships negotiate with Nashville to establish jointly-owned transfer recycling center............ MV Lions stomp Saranac, 14-6, for Homecoming victory. . . .Angie Webb and Newman Maurer named Homecoming royalty............ Parade pays tribute to. US hostages in Iran... October 22 MV school board approves borrowing $250,000 for operation. . . .Uncollected bills create financial woes for Nashville based ambulance service. . . .Kalamazoo businessman James Gilmore makes Nashville campaign appearance in bid to unseat Congressman Wolpe. . . Kane, MVHS .Kandy Kane, sophomore, wins Miss Amity title at teen All-American pageant at Northville... October 29 - Maple Valley News receives Friends award from Eaton County 4­ H Advisory Council........ MV board approves seven percent salary hikes for six school administrators. . . .Nashville Little League contributes nearly $900 proceeds of alumni football game to Athletic Boosters to save MV school sports program.......... Congressman Wolpe brings campaign back to Nashville. . .Nashville New Year, New You, New Do! from... HOURS: completes advanced police Gretel............. Santa makes training program at KVC... Nashville appearances. . . December 2 - Sylvester .Lewis Schulze surprised Van Horn of Nashville with birthday party........ MV celebrates 98th birthday. . . school board eliminates .Students at Maplewood seven teaching positions, stage Thanksgiving skit makes program reductions. while Fuller St. first-graders General reductions in host turkey feast for parents. program and operation total . . .Vermontville Chamber $73,426. . .Vermontville enjoys pre-Thanksgiving Chamber enjoys Christmas dinner and plans Christmas dinner at Sugar Hut... basket program... December 22 Nursery December 9 - Letters to tots give Christmas baskets North Pole are mailed at to senior citizens at Nash­ Nashville; Santa shares ville Nutrition Site. . . messages with the News. . . .Seniors share holiday meal .After 10 days of anxiety, and memories. Mrs. Homer Snow learns by .Maplewood students enjoy telegram that her family in Mexican style Christmas Italy is safe after party........Pinatas add spice devastating quakes kill to 'holiday season for MV thousands there....... Mr. and Spanish class............ Indoor Mrs. Earl Knoll honored archery range opens in with 50th wedding an­ Nashville on second floor of niversary party on Nashville Hardware. . . Thanksgiving Day....... Nash­ .MVHS students collect food ville council sets in­ for holiday charity..... Sewer formational meeting with engineers hold special sewer engineers......... Maple meeting with Nashville Valley eagers lose opening council... game to Bellevue, 62-40. . . December 29 Heavy .Diane Cook and Melissa sewer equipment arrives in Coffman named to Tri­ Nashville........... A “wooden Central All-Conference man” and stained glass basketball team... lamp are FOL gifts to December 16 - Symbolic Putnam Library Nashground breaking signals ville reporter Susan Hinstart of Nashville’s sewer ckley appears on WOTVproject........Isabelle Dean of Channel 8 in Dick Evan’s Nashville receives honorable “On The Michigan Road” mention award in annual series..... Maple Valley area Dress-a-Doll contest in experiences a traditional Hastings. . . .Kellogg White Christmas... students present Hansel and Stop at Little Country Corners ... for your Fresh Fruit and Produce. _ BANANAS................ 29* lb. APPLES..................... 29* lb. TANGELOES(ioo s) . lO/’lO DRY ONIONS...... 25* lb. • CONVENIENCE GROCERY ITEMS • Staying open for the Winter Season at.. . 119 N. Main Street Nashville 852-9635 CITIZEN’S ELEVATOR Your Headquarters for . . . Nancy’s LAUR,E — Thursday and Friday JARI — Tuesday, Wednesday & Thursday JODI — Friday & Saturday (half days) NANCY — Monday and Tuesday f/ancu d council enacts refuse collection contract with new rate structure........ Nashville deaths: Marcus Shapley, 72, and Tammy Lynn Hood, 2... November 4 - Gilmore and Wolpe blitz Nashville in lastminute Barry County campaign........ Tragic fire in historic Maple Grove building claims three lives. Dead in apartment house converted from old general store are Diana Harrington, 20, her son Jason, 2, and sister, Marcia Fox, 11. . . .Mrs.. Howard Wolpe presents slide show for Nashville senior citizens. . .Barry County Prosecutor Judy Hughes campaigns in Nashville....... Senior citizens enjoy Halloween dress-up at Nutrition Site........ Costumed students stage Halloween parades at MV elementary schools..... Lions end varsity football season with 4 wins, 5 losses... November 11 - Wolpe cuts red tape to release $3.2 million in federal grant funds for Nashville sewer project........... Birthday surprise staged for Principal Howard Yost on his 50th. . . .Castleton and Maple Grove elect Republican township slates; go for Reagan with large voter turnout. . . .Eugene Fisher of Ver­ montville wins two high Lions honors......... Nashville death: John R. Mason, 76... November 18 Athletic Boosters give $3,521. to MV sports program Ver­ montville’s wastewater treatment system featured in award-winning science film Vermontville’s new police patrol to start New Year’s Day Ron West, 34, of Battle Creek gunshot victim as hunting accident mars opening day near Nashville; admitted to Pennock Hospital.......... MV school board approves general operational budget for 1980-81; anticipated expenditures are $3.1 million..... Nashville deaths; Lowell O. Halliwill, 80, and Henry W. Semrau, 77... November 25 - Nashville senior citizens enjoy early Thanksgiving dinner at Nutrition Site. . .Adventurous deer hunting reports pour in; Rod Mc­ Million, 18, bags first deer of season reported to Maple Valley News........ State give final okay to start con­ struction of Nashville’s sewer project........ Nashville officer Walter Pincumbe op 157 S. Main, Vermontville, Michigan Phone 726-0330 CUSTOM APPLICATION of Fertilizers, Top Dressing Wheat, Renk Seed Corn, Chemicals, All Grains and Fertilizers. Citizen's Elevator Company 870 S. Main, Vermontville 726-0514 �Th* Mopte Voltoy H*w». Mouhvilto, Tvndoy. January 6 1981 — Pofl* 6 The village Pantry By Lana Oster Here's hoping everyone had a beautiful Christmas and will have a prosperous new year. Time* have to get better in 1981 — we can't go much further down hill. Christmas at my house was so special this year that I thought 1 would share it with you All of us received many lovely gifts, all useful, which goes to show that people are shopping carefully now a-days But my mother, who really detests shopping in stores amid the crowds, chose a different kind of giving that will live on and on as each of our generations pass away. Her gift to me is eternal — her autobiography Her story — well over a hundred pages — is hard bound and represents many hours of hard work and recollection. It represents her love for my brother and myself as we now have the security in knowing that she will always be with us, even in text. In this most cherished book, my mother has related her entire life, beginning when she was a very small child until nearly the present, because we are old enough to understand from now on The stories are mixed with love and compassion, romance and even a little mystery as she unravels a fairytale-like childhood to blustery trials nd tribulations as an adult. But in each episode, she leaves us a lesson to learn and her own parables to live by. Needless to say, I have fallen in love with the book and quite often now I pick the book up only to hold it close to me. Thankfully, my mother is still with us, but on days when my own story closes in on me, the book seems to say, “Here I am, come and find peace in my pages.” As I have found peace in those pages, I hope all of you find a peaceful niche where you can sit and recollect your most beautiful Christmas. Happy New Year and pray for peace as we start another year filled with the greatest of possibilities. P S Thanks, Mom. Next Week: Budget savers for 1981. Nashville merchants reply to survey taken for master plan Nashville needs different types of stores and more entertainment and cultural facilities, according to a majority of Main Street merchants surveyed recently by Gove Associates, Inc. The Kalamazoo-based firm conducted the survey as part of a $7,500 contract to design a master plan for Nashville’s downtown News from Nashville Cub Scout Pack 3176 Sixty-eight family members and Cub Scouts enjoyed a two-hour roller skating party at the Thornapple Skating Rink, Monday evening, Dec. 29. Our thanks to everyone for the great turn-out. We are hoping to see everyone again on January 17 at Ed Boldrey’s for a Nash to assist seniors with tax forms State Representative Ernie Nash (R-Dimondale) will be conducting his annual January meetings to assist senior citizens, veterans, and handicapped persons in filling out homestead property tax exemption forms. Representative Nash has provided this service for the past six years. “These forms sometimes tend to be complicated and it is important to file an ac­ curate and complete return in order to receive an early rebate,” Nash said. He urged any persons needed assistance to attend the meeting in his or her area and bring with them all REGISTRATION NOTICE — FOR — Village Primary Election February 16,1981 To the Qualified Electors of the Village of Nashville COUNTY OF BARRY, STATE OF MICHIGAN Notice is hereby given that in conformity with the "Michigan Election Law", I, the undersigned Clerk, lerk, will upon any day, except Sunday and a legal holiday h , 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 January 19,1981 ■ 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 Village Hall, 206 N. Main Street For the purpose of REVIEWING the REGISTRATION and REGISTERING such of the qualified electors in said TOWNSHIP, CITY or VILLAGE as SHALL PROPERLY apply therefor. The name of no person but 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 district. Funding for the project came as part of a $405,000 federal grant for the Nashville community, in­ cluding the townships of Castleton and Maple Grove. In a newsletter recently published by Gove, Nashville learned that 71 percent of the merchants surveyed favor more cultural and en­ tertainment facilities and feel the need for different types of stores. information showing their sources of income, including interest statements, pension and social security records as well as property tax bills. The meetings are scheduled as follows: Monday, January 12-9 a.m. at the Windsor Township Hall in Dimon­ dale; 11 a.m. at the Benton Township Hall in Pot­ terville; and 2 p.m. at the Eaton Rapids City Hall. Tuesday, January 13 - 9 a.m. at the Charlotte City Hall; 12 noon at the Olivet City Hall; and 3 p.m. at the Bellevue City Hall. Wednesday, January 14 - 9 a.m. at the Page Memorial Building in Lake Odessa. Thursday, January 15-9 a.m. at the Eagle Township Hall; and 11 a.m. at the Grand Ledge City Hall. Friday, January 16-9 a.m. at the Vermontville Public Library; 11 a.m. at the Sunfield Village Hall; and 1 p.m. at the Mulliken fire station. sledding and ice skating party from 1-4 p.m. Parents are requested to stay and supervise their kids and join in on the fun. A reminder to everyone that the Cub Scouts have a paper drop building at Carl’s Supermarket. Our thanks to all who have left newspapers, but please, no catalogs or magazines. The paper company will not take them. A committee meeting will be held at Ed Boldrey’s on January 7 at 7 p.m. Please plan to attend. The pack meeting will be on January 22 at Fuller Street School at 7 p.m. Remember to bring your completed genius creations. Also, you will be receiving your pinewood derby car kits. Maple Valley Schools LUNCH MENU Monday, January 12 Goulash, Green Beans, Pineapple, Peanut Butter Sandwich, Cookies, Milk. Tuesday. January 13 Taco’s, Lettuce & Cheese, Corn, Applesauce, Bread & Butter Sandwich, Milk. Wednesday, January 14 Turkey Gravy, Mashed Potatoes, Peas, Peaches, Biscuits and Butter, Milk. Thursday, January 15 Hot Dogs, French Fries, Baked Beans, Pears, Milk. Friday. January 16 Family planning clinics set The Barry-Eaton District Health Department will hold Family Planning clinics in January on the 2nd and 4th Tuesdays at the Health Department, 220 W. Court Street. An appointment can be made by calling the Health Department, 945­ 9516. Walk-in hours each Tuesday and Friday, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Teens welcome, no parental permission required. No charge. (1-27) Action - Ads WATER HEATERS FOR SALE: Gas or electric. Nashville Hardware, phone 852-0713. (tfn) Only 43 percent of the merchants surveyed agreed that parking improvements were needed downtown, and only 25 percent felt that more restaurants were needed. The draft plan offered by Gove consists of several sections dealing with a downtown design theme, suggestions for remodeling storefronts, street tree planting, and suggested sources of state and federal funding for both public and private projects. Some of the public projects that could be a part of the clowntown improvement program might be: -Landscaping of the parking lot at the rear of the stores on the west side of Main Street. -A strong tree planting program for Main Street. -Installation of benches and bicycle racks in the fronts. —Installation of pedestrian lighting along Main Street. -Putting utilities and overhead wires underground. Some of the suggested private projects noted in the Gove newsletter include: —A storefront improvement program that would return many buildings to their original 1890’s beauty, -Fixing the upper floors of stores so that they can be used for rental apartments. -Landscaping and im­ proving the rear entrance areas of stores on the west side of Main Street. -Insualtion of commercial buildings. A complete copy of the draft of Gove’s proposed downtown plan is available from Jerry Brumm at Nash­ ville Hardware. Gove indicated that the next step in the process is for as many local merchants as possible to read the draft and be prepared to make com­ ments on it at a January meeting. The date of that meeting has not yet been set. Of the merchants par­ ticipating in the recent survey, 56 percent has been in business in Nashville from 1 to 5 years; 25 percent had been in business more than 15 years. Only 19 percent fell into the 6 to 15 years, category. Attention Senior Citizens 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: SEPTIC TANK CLEANING: Approved by Michigan Department of Health. Call Menzo Howe. Charlotte. Phone 543-0173. (tfn) I.AMAZE CHILDBIRTH CLASSES are now being offered in the area. Contact Connie Bertram. Mulliken Rd.. Charlotte, (tfn) H&R BLOCK THE INCOME TAX PEOPLE 102 SOUTH MAIN 303 S. MICHIGAN NASHVILLE 852-9666 HASTINGS 945-5345 Junuary 5th Hours: Mon.. Wed. 8 Fri. thru Dec. and Jan. 2nd APPOINTMENTS AVAILABLE �The Maple Valley News, Nashville, Tuesday, January 6. 1981_Page 7 Rural Nashville woman dies on Canadian vacation — Mrs. Violet M. (Hoffman) Stanton, 73, of 6687 Charlton Park Road, a prominent member of the Nashville Church of the Nazarene, was pronounced dead on arrival Saturday evening at Plummer Memorial Hospital at Sault St. Marie, Ontario, Canada, after being found unconscious at the motel where she was staying. Results of an autopsy con­ ducted Sunday were not immediately available to family members, but some wire services were reporting cause of death as an ap­ parent heart attack following a gas leak at the motel. Mrs. Stanton, widow of Leon Stanton, had ac- companied her granddaughter and her husband, Karen and Richard Harper of Mt. Pleasant, to Canada on Thursday to take the Algomanon Central Railroad snow excursion. They had made the overnight train trip on Friday, returning to Sault St. Marie on Saturday. After dinner that evening at the motel, Mrs. Stanton had complained of feeling tired and retired to her room, say family members. According to them, Mrs. Stanton was later found unconscious iin her room when guests were being evacuated after a gas leak was discovered at the motel. Many of the guests were treated for carbon monoxide Engagements u, K■"III . •. tt i Gm's *®®|iaiia. *®®|iaiia iaJmitat' "J1* rifeteit R* faHbl ®? asepsis!: *•“ satjtalEsfa; £Ml XltpJW! t® gi iti h ’ If fed ■ ■’’*■ aMtejljtte ffft OmrMl sajli fidpafitj in H*10 ffiFia Wllft ^sKlSst® ri itojjffiSp^ jgalB®®5 • tap? Carter-Ripley Beech-Furlong Mr. and Mrs. Stanley Carter of 641 S. Main, Ver­ montville and Mr. and Mrs. Richard Ripley of 2323 Bradly Rd., Charlotte an­ nounce the engagement of their children — Sally Carter and Kevin Ripley. Sally is a 1979 graduate of Maple Valley High School and is employed as a secretary at Michigan National Bank in Charlotte. Kevin is a 1979 graduate of Charlotte and recently graduated from Lincoln Tech, in Indiana. No date has been set for the wedding. Sharon Kay Beech and Clarence C. Furlong, both of Nashville, are happy to announce their engagement. Sharon is an employee of the Secretary of State in Lansing. Clarence is an Oldsmobile employee in Lansing. The wedding date is set for February 14, 1981. For all your poisoning at local hospitals. The Harpers had remained downstairs after her grandmother had retired for the night and were not seriously affected, though family members report that tests ordered on all motel guests revealed carbon monoxide in Karen’s blood. Mrs. Stanton was born in Hastings in 1907 and was a lifelong Barry County resident except for six years in Virginia, where she and her husband worked at the shipyards at Alexandria during World War II. Both Mrs. Stanton and her husband, a well-known local electrician who died in November 1979, were very active in the Nashville Church of the Nazarene. Mrs. Stanton headed the missionary society for 13 years and also worked in the nursery department. In addition, the Stantons became involved in in­ ternational service for their church in 1976-77 when they traveled to Chile and the Bahamas to help construct missions there. They aided natives with the physical labor involved in building and establishing their own churches. Mrs. Stanton is survived by two daughters: Mrs. George (Ilah) Cheeseman of Nashville and Mrs. Paul (Mary) Bulow of Muskegon; nine grandchildren; three step-grandchildren; and two great - grandchildren. Services will be held at 2 p.m. Wednesday at the Nashville Church of the Arrangements Nazarene. are by Vogt Funeral Home. Memorial contributions may be made to the Nashville Church of the Nazarene. MMPA Local meetings set for Jan. 17th The Barry County and Lansing Local of Michigan Milk Producers Association selection at the Reminderjjoint (MMPA) will conduct its annual meeting at noon Saturday, Jan. 17 at Masonic Temple, on S. Cocharan in Charlotte. For all your Insurance Needs Activities at the meeting will include election of of­ See the... ALL-TOGETHER TEAM ficers for the coming year, election of delegates to the upcoming district meeting and consideration of other matters pertaining to the dairy farming industry. Guest speaker will be Glen Lake, president for 25 years of Michigan Milk Producers Association. Sixty-eight Locals throughout the state form the grassroots nucleus of MMPA, the state’s largest milk marketing cooperative. MMPA membership totals some 6,000 dairy farmers statewide. For further information about the upcoming or other activities of the Barry and Eaton Local, contact Wayne Pennock, 10401 Lawrence Rd., Nashville. Phone 8529547. For the Lansing Local, Teresa Jones Norma Viele call Jack Girrell of Charlotte. Phone 543-2266. wedding stationary needs... See the Action - Ads Auto-Owners Insurance LifeHomeCarBusiness 78 S. Main,St., Vermontville Phone 517-726-0634 BOARDING DOGS & CATS: Carroll Wells, Phone 726­ 0129. (eow) Phone 945-9554 for ACTION ADS Good things growin’ a ‘sweet trio’ Next time you’re scooping a spoonful of sugar onto your cereal, biting into a delicious sugar cookie, drenching biscuits with honey, or topping pancakes with maple syrup, thank Michigan farmers! Good things growing in Michigan include our ‘sweet trio’ — sugar, honey and maple syrup. About 1.7 million tons of sugar beets are harvested here each year, according to the Michigan Department of Agriculture. Processing factories located in the Thumb and Saginaw valley beet growing region produce more than three million pounds of sugar each day. Honey and maple syrup are two of our oldest agricultural crops. Bees have produced honey for thousands of years and historians say Native Americans were tapping trees when the colonists arrived. Honey was the principal sweetener when sugar was a rarity, and is the sweetest of the three — one-fifth sweeter Nashville Lodge installs officers at Kalamo Officers of Nashville Lodge No. 255 F&AM were installed at joint instalation at Kalamo Lodge No. 327 F&AM, December 19. Instaled for Nashville No. 255 were: Worshipful Master - Robert Beckwith; Senior Warden Murray Stall; Junior Warden - Donald Barlow; Chaplain - John Dull; Treasurer James Taylor; Secretary - Denis Smith; Senior Deacon Gerald Felzke; Junior Deacon John Hartwell; Tyler - Timothy Smith; and Steward - Floyd Clark. The Grand Instating Of­ ficer was Forest Winters, assisted by Merton Hager as marshal; William Feasel as chaplain and Ceicle Young as grand secretary. After the instalation a Tine lunch ofsandwiches and jello was served by the Eastern Star of Kalamo. than granulated sugar. When driving through Michigan's countryside, watch for our honey fac­ tories. About 106,000 bee colonies produced 6.5 million pounds of honey last year, MDA reports. Bees are also responsible for pollinating millions of dollars worth of crops including blueberries, cucumbers and apples. Michigan is one of the nation’s top five producers of maple syrup, with 83,000 gallons of syrup processed last year. Trees are tapped in early spring when the days start getting warmer and sap begins to run. About 40 gallons of sap are boiled down to make one gallon of pure Michigan maple syrup. For more information about Michigan foods, write MDA’s Communications office for the free brochure, “1980 Michigan Food Fact­ s’’, P.O. Box 30017, Lansing, MI 48909. with this coupon receive... *5 OFF on any PERM GOOD THRU JANUARY 31,1981 ------------------------------------ o------------------------ "The Mirrors image" „xue mhuom iiuaae.. Beauty and Barber Shop 111 N. 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Patricio was an exchange student at M.V.H.S. several years ago. He recently went to New York City where he will go to college part-time and work part-time. He has a lawyer’s degree from Chile. Chris Boughton is leaving for Minneapolis. He is a graduate photographer. Alisinda will live in Nashville, John and Amy will move to Oklahoma City. John will be working for Floyd Wallace. Floyd was a teacher in Nashville. Greta Firster and the TriCo. Seniors attended the Christmas show at Grand Ole Opry Dec; 19-21. Many of the top entertainers were home for Christmas and on the stage. It was a great and beautiful show. Vermontville news by Esther Shepard On December 23, Miss Teresa Furlong of Lansing, friend David and son. hosted a 6 p m. Christmas dinner and gifts exchange Her sister and friend Ron Hannick of Hastings came for her Aunt Esther Shepard Others present were her mother Virginia and Will Cox of Houston, Texas; Randy and Debra Vandiver of Holt; Randy, Cindy and Jo Heater Grant of Charlotte; and Debra Brand of Ver­ montville. A birthday party and dinner at Randy and Cindy Grant’s, on December 27, was in honor of their daughter Jo Heather's first birthday. Present were her great grandparents, Walter and Mabie Furlong; grand­ parents Kenneth and Sandra Furlong, their daughter and two sons, Sandra's grand­ mother, Linda Furlong and Ron Hannick--Randy and Debra Vandiver of Lansing; Phillip LaFleur, a great- TOP HAT CHIMNEY SWEEPS • Fast • Professional • Dust-Free REASONABLE RATES Evenings & weekends. 852-0911 uncle; and a great - great­ aunt, Esther Shepard. Mr. and Mrs. Neil Parker were at his mother’s, the Henry Joppie’s, for a visit on the way to California. They arrived at their son’s, Denny Parker's home, in time for Christmas. Mrs. Lois Davis is at home. Visitors were Forest Henny of Lake Odessa, Mrs. Alice Van Blarcom, Mrs. J.R. Childs of Lake Odessa, and Mrs. Frances Henion of Hastings. Attending a pre-Christmas dinner at Mrs. Leta Nagle’s Wednesday were her daughter, Kate, and Lloyd Bartholomew. Mr. Bar­ Christmas guests of Mr. tholomew had to work on and Mrs. Harold Benedict Christmas Day. were Mr. and Mrs. Bruce Ray and Grace Gutchess Benedict and daughters of were Wednesday visitors of Arlington Heights, Ill.; Miss Keith and Isabelle Seitz. Julaine Benedict of Los Mr. and Mrs. Halas and Gatos, Cal.; Terry Benedict Kathy and Karen were of Troy; Dr. and Mrs. Sunil visitors of their mother and Das and family of Ann Ar­ grandmother, Mrs. Ava bor; Denish Das of Kuala Kroger, and other relatives Lumpur, Malaysia; Mr. and for an exchange of gifts. Mrs. Robert Brimmer and Those who attended the daughters, of Charlotte; Mr. funeral of Miss Elene Hickey and Mrs. Steve Lipp and of Lansing were Reinhart Eric, of Ft. Knox, Ky.; Mr. and Martha Zemke; Leta and Mrs. Leroy Wion and Nagle; Hermina Southern family of N. Manchester, and Ava Kroger in Lansing. Ind.; Mr. and Mrs. Fred Mass of the Christian Burial Adams and family and two was held at St. Thomas foster children, of Horton; Aquinas Catholic Church. Mr. and Mrs. Dave Rishel Graveside services were at and Derek, of Rossville, Mt. Calvary Cemetery in Ind.; Brian Benedict, local; Hastings. Brenda Benedict, of Lan­ Christmas visitors at the sing; Mrs. Diane Alderink, Firsters were Mr. and Mrs. of Charlotte and Tony Tom McComb of Lansing, Hodge, of Lansing. Guests Mr. John Boughton and stayed from one to five days. ’Twas a Merry Christmas! Continued on page 10— EWING WELL DRILLING Your dependable drillers in Eaton & Barry Counties WATER WELL DRILLING and PUMP SERVICE OFFERING COMPLETE ... RESIDENTIAL — COMMERCIAL & FARM J 980 China Syndrome: a new market for American farm products by John Baer, Extension Agricultural Agent The U.S. - China grain trade agreement, signed on October 21 in Beijing (Peking) covers U.S. grain sales to China over the next 4 years. Terms call for an annual purchase by the Chinese of 6 to 8 million tons (approximately 200-266 million bushels) of U.S. wheat and corn. Ap­ proximately 15 to 20 percent of this total purchase will be corn. Without any prior notice, the Chinese may purchase an additional 1 million tons of grain. Why the upsurge in Chinese grain imports? The primary responsibility for the upsurge of grain imports is increased consumer demands. China's post-Mao government has adopted policies aimed at increasing the availability of agricultural commodities previously in short supply. In addition, the Chinese government now has a more relaxed attitude towards increased trade. As a result of our newly established diplomatic relations (Jan. 1979), we are thus filling some of this demand with American farm products. Last year, USDA experts predicted China would enter the ranks of nations with billion-dollar purchases of U.S. farm products in fiscal 1980. They also predicted China to creep to the top ten U.S. agricultural markets for farm goods. What really happened exceeded even these op- New Vermontville police dept, ‘on the job At 12:01 on January 1, Vermontville’s new police department officially went on duty, and Village President Bill Mason reports that the first police call was to assist the ambulance on a run. Vermontville village and township residents may call 726-0500 to contact the new police force. Our Own HOMEMADE ... Dispatch of the unit is handled through the State Police Post in Lansing. David Fink of Lansing serves as the chief of police for the twelve-person department. He is a veteran policeman of Detroit, Lansing, Meridian Town­ ship, and the Ingham County Sheriff’s Dept. Fink is currently a member of the Meridian Township Police Depart­ ment, a deputy of the Ingham County Sheriff’s Department, and Chief of the Sunfield Police Deparment. All of the members of Vermontville’s part-time force are also on the part­ time department of Sunfield, a village about 10 miles away. However, Village President Mason stresses the the two departments are completely separate and each has its own equipment. Police protection in Vermontville was formerly provided by a contract with the Eaton County Sheriff’s Department. Other officers on Ver­ montville’s squad are Robert E. Doty, assistant chief of police; Robert W. Brogan, lieutenant; and James E. Fawcett, sergeant. 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Newly remodeled, all car­ peted. $160 per month plus utilities and security deposit. References required. Phone 852-9594 or 852-9599. (tfn) timistic forecasts. To date, China’s purchases of agricultural goods are ex­ pected to reach the 2 billion dollar figure. This not only pushes that country into the top ten, but makes China the third or fourth leading foreign markets of U.S. farm products. Although wheat and corn make up the bulk of the U.S. agricultural export to China, soybean and cotton ship­ ments showed the largest gain in 1980. Soybean exports reached a record 810,000 tons. This is six times the 1979 export volume. At this time it is estimated that U.S. soybean exports to China will continue to climb. While there is much en­ thusiasm for the export opportunities to China, there is also caution. In the past, the Chinese have stated that is we want to continue our expanding export sales, Americans must be willing to buy more Chinese goods (textiles) to help offset the cost. To date we have seen Chinese textiles sharing much success in the American market. However, how these trade offs affect the total picture (agricultural and industrial) is yet to be seen. Without a doubt, China is indeed becoming a part of the family. Action - Ads 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. BARRY COUNTY EXTENSION SERVICE CALENDAR of EVENTS January 8 - 20th Annual Michigan Maple Syrup Producers meeting, 9a.m.-3:45 p.ip., Kettunen Center, Tustin. January 6,13, 20 - Regional Swine Short Course, Lawrence. January 7 - 4-H Livestock Developmental Committee meeting, 8 p.m., Extension office, Hastings. January « - Fair Board meeting with John O’Bryant, Michigan Department of Agriculture, 8 p.m., Extension office, Hastings. All 4-H fair superintendents and interested public invited to attend. January 9, 16, 23 & 30 - Dairy Breeding Short Course, 10:30 a.m. - 2:30 p.m., Masonic Temple, Charlotte. January 12 - 4-H Advisory Council, 8 p.m., Extension office conference room, Hastings. January 12 - Agricultural Marketing Outlook and Alter­ natives, Dr. John (Jake) Ferris, POD classrooms, Lakewood High School. January 13 - Farmers Income Tax meeting, 10:30 a.m. -2:30 p.m.. Community Building, Hastings. January 14 - 4-H Saddle Leaders meeting, 7:30 p.m., Ex­ tension office, Hastings. January 17 - MMPA annual meeting and dinner (BarryEaton Local), noon, Charlotte. January 19 - “Planning Your Estate”, Dr. Myron (Mike) Kelsey, POD classrooms, Lakewood High School, 8 p.m. January 20 - MABC annual meeting and banquet, noon, Coats Grove Church. January 22 - Central Michigan Bean Day, Community Building, Lake Odessa, 9 a.m. - 3:15 p.m. January 26- “Field Drainage — Can You Afford It? Can You Afford Not To?”, Dan Sikarskie, Ionia Soil Conservation District and Cathy Brothers, POD classrooms, Lakewood High School, 8 p.m. January 27 - “Farm Profit Day”, 9:30 a.m. - 3 p.m., 2900 Lake Street, Kalamazoo (fairgrounds). Auto Service CENTER QUALITY WORKMANSHIP TRANSMISSION REPAIRS BODY & BUMP SERVICE WHEEL ALIGNMENT & BALANCING TUNE-UPS & MUFFLERS MAJOR OVERHAULS___ BRAKES Use your Mobil Credit Caro or"' BankAmericard (VISA) MSl Trowbridge Service 130 S. Main St,, Vermontville - Ph. 726-0569 �Th* Maple Valley Newt, Nashville, Tuesday, January 6, 1981 Winter driving tips s, s J*SJjb $ ^'K<! is «> S!!< *S\S *Siiie SSiii\eS **bt HUifcLZ fcLZ / tost itj "*^IW steiWilfc ■■fi isn. P® fas, i K '{■liMtaitai iMfe HffEtt'.tt.ltoiiBf Driving in winter can be dangerous for the unprepared motorist. Little daylight, icy, snowy streets and automobiles that require more attention in the winter months all can spell trouble. But With a little care, caution and foresight, a driver can avoid these pit­ falls simply by following these suggestions from the Michigan Road Builders Association. CAR CARE — Check the antifreeze. Make sure it is clean and free from rust. — Check the heater and radiator hoses and con­ nections. Look especially for tell-tale bulges which in­ dicate weakening. — Check the fan belt system to make sure belts are tight and sturdy. — Check headlamp lenses. — Check the tires for proper inflation and signs of dangerous wear. Do not lower tire pressure. This reduces control without increasing traction. — Check the exhaust system for leaks. This is vital during the winter when* car windows are closed and fumescan build up inside the vehicle. ' —Check battery terminals for corrosion. — Check wiper blades arid make sure windshield washer solution has an­ tifreeze in it — Make sure the car has emergency equipment, such as a window scraper, snow brush, flashlight, flares, shovel, first aid kit, rein­ forced tire chains and sand or retraction mats. /— Put snow tires on your car. If you don’t, check the tread wear of your regular tires. — Keep the gas tank filled to avoid fuel-line freezing. — If you don’t have a garage, park it with its back to the prevailing winds, and its hood against a building. A blanket over the hood will help keep the engine warm. DRIVING — Make sure all accessories, such as headlights and radio, are turned off before starting your car. — Keep use of these ac­ cessories to a minimum during cold weather to eliminate unnecessary battery drain. — Most cars start best if the accelerator is depressed once, then held up half way while the starter is turned. However, read your owner’s manual carefully before starting your car. — Start out slowly to get the feel of the road. Test the brakes gently to see how slippery the road is. If you have to stop in the shortest possible distance on ice, snow or wet pavement, pump your brakes (rapid application and release of the brake pedal). — Drive slowly. Keep a safe distance from the vehicle ahead of you. Snow tires (even those with chains) will slide on packed snow and ice. — It takes nearly 10 times as far to stop from a given speed on ice as it does on dry concrete. — Be especially wary on days when the temperature rises to 32 degrees. Stopping distance on ice are then twice as great as they are at zero. — Treacherous, invisible slick sleet forms at 32 degrees. — Watch for danger spots. Ice may form on or under bridges, even when the rest of the pavement is clear. Snow and ice melt more slowly in shady areas. — Slow down before going into turns or curves. On icy curves, traction may sometimes be improved by using the shoulder. — If you skid, stay calm. Don’t use your brakes. Concentrate on steering out of trouble. If you are in danger of hitting something, pump your brakes gently. — To steer out of a skid, ■.M^WI)1 [ waif wi taqotl, M 155-hp 4640 'yny_owyiiiiiriii. Diii p^^tju-lp'31 Page 9 Home heating in an emergency take your foot off the gas pedal. Turn your front wheels only enough to keep them pointed in the direction you want to go — and no farther. If the rear of your car is skidding to the right, turn the front wheels to the right. Turn the left wheels for a skid to the left. Your car may now start to skid the other way. Again, turn your wheels to bring your car under control. — If your wheels start to spin on snow or ice, rock the car forward and backward. If you dig yourself a pocket, use sand or traction to get out. Keep the front wheels pointed straight ahead when possible. — On snow and ice, leave yourself an option when you By Margaret Ann Ross, Ext. Home Economist A little advance thinking could help you weather a heating emergency, ac­ cording to Eaton. County Extension Home Economist, Ann Ross. When power fails most furnaces will stop func­ tioning as they depend on electricity to run the pilot light, blower or fuel injector. park. On a downhill slope, leave ample space in front of your car so you can pull out without backing up. Avoid parking on an upgrade unless there is ample room Obituaries Ethel V. Gaut, 100, dies Ethel V. Gaut, 100, of 277 W. First St., Vermontville, died Sunday, December 28 at Eaton Rapids Community Hospital after suffering with pneumonia. Mrs. Gaut was born in Vermontville, the daughter of Edwin and Bernice (Sprague) Garrett, and was a lifelong resident until several years ago when she moved to Jarvis Acres Retirement Home in Dimondale due to failing health. She married John Gaut on November 26, 1898. He preceded her in death' on September 23, 1950. Mrs. Gaut was a member of the Vermontville United Methodist Church and was a charter member of the Vermontville Garden Club. This summer Mrs. Gaut and former neighbor, Mina Barnes, were honored by the community of Vermontville on the occasion of their 100th birthdays. Mrs. Gaut was an avid gardener for many years. In recent years, she enjoyed scrabble and card games and was able to get around well with the aid of a walker and wheelchair. She is survived by two daughters, Mrs. Fred (Lois) Fisher of Escanaba and Mrs. Walter (Bernice) Adrion of Corvallis, Oregon; three sons, Philip of Olivet, Robert and Harold, both of Jackson; nieces and nephews and a host of friends. Funeral services were held Dec. 31 at the Ver­ montville United Methodist Church. Burial was in Woodlawn Cemetery. Arrangements were by Vogt Funeral Home in Nash­ ville. If the power fails, decide on the smallest space in which you can function for a short time. Hang drapes and bedspreads to cover open doorways. Close doors and retain as much heat as possible in that one space. If this is the family room and it has a fireplace you can be quite comfortable. If you have a camper you might ~ have a catalytic heater or camp stove. Your to back out. — Slow down when going over and then starting down the crest ofa hill. Put the car in second gear or low range and pump the brakes to keep the speed down. Avoid using the low gear because this makes the rear wheels skid. The Michigan Road Builders Association is a Lansing-based trade association representing the state’s 145 highway, bridge, tunnel and airport con­ tractors. Member firms employ more than 27,000 persons and have con­ struction equipment and facilities valued at $370 million. kitchen range will supply heat if it is still functioning. What else can you do? Dress warmly even to wearing outdoor clothing. Open doors to the outside as little as possible. Cover windows with heavy fabric or blankets. Try to stay in a room on the warm side of the house away from the prevailing wind. The basement may be the warmest place because of die heat it can gain from the earth. Staying in bed will be a good way to keep warm. Newspaper logs can be rolled to burn in the fireplace, but establish a “firewatch” so that one member of the family is always awake during a heating crisis. You can make preparations before such an emergency might happen. If you would like the bulletin “Home Heating In An Emergency”, which gives ideas to prepare for emergency heating, contact your Cooperative Extension Service (543-2310), 126 N. Bostwick, Charlotte. 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. Buslire Plumbing RESIDENTIAL REPAIR INSTALLATION • REMODELING NEW CONSTRUCTION SEWER AND DRAIN WORK Calf...CARL BUSHRE — LICENSED MASTER PLUMBER — 517-726-0036 B. Elene Hickey Power to lickyour toughest field problems Tough problems call for a tougher answer. And field power doesn't come any tougher than the 4640. In fact, the horsepower rating may appear pretty conservative once you've driven one. Drawbar pull, PTO torque, 3-point-hitch lift, hydraulic reserve — none of these is reflected accurately just in the horsepower rating. But stop by the store and we'll be happy to fill you in on all these powerful reasons to put a new 4640 to work on your toughest field problems. G»W Sales 1138 4th Street, Lake Odessa, Ml. 48849 Phone 616*374-8835 B. Elene Hickey, 78, whose death occured December 20, was born on Irish Road in Vermontville, the daughter of Richard and Anna (Renkes) Hickey. The Hickeys settled there in the early 1860’s. The farm is now owned by Juluis Sebastian. Elene was a member of St. Thomas Aquinas Catholic * Church, Association of Catholic Bussiness Women, Red Cross Volunteer. She retired from Michigan State University in 1970 after 45 years of service. Survivors are her brother Joseph I. Hickey and wife, Marion, of St. Louis, Missouri; and nieces and nephews, Ann, David, Richard, Mary, Kay, Robert, Elizabeth, Kathleen and Ellen. Mass of the Christian Burial was held at St. Thomas Aquinas Catholic Church, December 23, with. Most Reverand Bishop James Sullivan officiating. Graveside services were at Mt. Calvary Cemetery in Hastings. TWO SAWS FOR THE PRICE OF ONE! The Stihl 041AV is a great saw for felling the big ones with all the speed and comfort you’d expect from a powerful, precisionmade saw with a shock- absorbing, anti-vibration system. But since it’s so light and easy to handle, it’s also perfect for limbing and bucking. So come in and test cut the 041 AV. It’s quite possibly the best two saws in one you'll ever buy. 5TIHL The World's L argesl Selling Chain Saw. ASHVILLE HARDWARE SPORTING GOODS 105 N. Main Nashville PHONE 852-0713 �The Maple Valley New*. Nashville, Tuesday, January 6, 1981 — Page 10 Farm marketing meeting at Lakewood Sports M.V. junior varsitynow 3-2 On December 12, the junior varsity basketball team travelled to Saranac and came back with a 52-51 victory. Scoring for Maple Valley were Tony Dunkelberger, 18 points; Mickey Mahon, 14 points; Mike Gurd, 8 points; Pete Koetje, 6 points; Alan Hamilton, 4 points; and Dan Keech, 2 points. Alan Hamilton also had 4 blocked shots in the game. This made the Lions record 3 wins and 0 Josses. On the week of Dec. 16-19, the J.V. Lions lost two games, making their record 3 wins and 2 losses at Christmas time. In the Lions 72 to 63 loss to Montabella, scoring for Maple Valley were Mickey Mahon, 17 pts.; Tony Dunkelberger, 16 pts.; Alan Hamilton, 12 pts.; Dan Keech, 9 pts.; Dan Halsey, 7 pts.; and Pete Koetje, 2 pts. On Friday, the J.V.s lost a tough game at Carson City, 56 to 52. Tony Dunkelberger led with 13 rebounds, Pete Koetje added 7 and Mike Gurd had 5 rebounds. Scoring for Maple Valley were Tony Dunkelberger and Mickey Mahon, 16 pts.; Alan Hamilton, 7 pts.; Dan Keech, 6 pts.; Mike Gurd, 4 pts.; Dan Halsey, 2 pts.; and Pete Koetje, 1 pt. Playing his last game was Bobby Brumm, who will have a knee operation after Christmas. Also seeing action in all the Lion games were Doug Hull and Ryan Halsey. The Lions are hoping to cut down on their turnovers and show a little more hustle after Christmas. Their next game is at Battle Creek Pennfield, Jan. 6 at 6:30 p.m. NOTICE The Transfer/Recycling Board of the... TOWNSHIPS of CASTLETON and MAPLE GROVE and the VILLAGE of NASHVILLE announces the opening of its ... Transfer/Recycling Station on... SATURDAY, JANUARY 10,1981 The Transfer/Recycling Station is located on CASGROVE STREET in NASHVILLE (formerly the Village landfill site). Regular hours will be from: 9:00 A.M. to 5:00 P.M..... EVERY SATURDAY Use of the facility is for all residents of Nashville and the Townships of Castleton and Maple Grove The following will be average charges for dumping refuse into the dumpsters: CARS ........................................ *2.00 STATION WAGONS................ *4.00 PICKUPS, VANS, TRAILERS .. *5-*10 MINIMUM CHARGE ................ *1.50 CHARGE PER YARD OF REFUSE *2.50 NOTE: This facility Is not to be used for the dumping of household refuse (food scraps, etc.) John Hughes Secretary, Transfer/Recycling Board Wood Cutting Headquarters QUICK-SPLIT LOG SPLITTERS Farm Marketing Outlook and Alternatives, January 12; Planning Your Estate, January 19; Field Drainage — Can You Afford It? Can You Afford Not To?, January 26; Soil Conserving Tillage Practices for Profitable Farming, February 2; Grain Drying Alternatives, February 16. All meetings will start at 8 p.m. and will be held at Lakewood High School. It is requested that those at- tending please park in the north parking lot, which is closer to the meeting rooms. These meetings are spon­ sored by Barry County Cooperative Extension and Lakewood Community Education. (This article has been furnished by the Barry County Cooperative Ex­ tension Service. For 'more information, contact the office at 301 S. Michigan Ave., Hastings. Phone 948­ 8039.) Freeze meals ahead to give you more time recipes make larger With the holiday rush over, and life slowing to a ‘dull amounts so it’s practical to roar’, now’s the time to stock the freezer. When freezing foods, cool freeze meals ahead. This may give you some spare them as quickly as possible, training. time for things you’ve wrap in a protective, During the six weeks at moisture-proof container^ wanted to get done all fall! Lackland Air Force Base, allowing one-half inch Combine the good things Texas, the airman studied growing in Michigan and a headspace for expansion, the Air Force mission, good cookbook and many and freeze immediately. organization and customs meals will be right at your Remember to cut back on seasonings as they tend to and received special training fingertips. An easy basic ingredient to start with is get stronger. in human relations. Frozen cooked foods Michigan beef. In addition, airmen who should be used within a short Our state’s farmers complete basic training earn marketed about 474 million period of time and, once credits toward an associate thawed, should never be pounds of beeflast year, degree in applied science refrozen. worth $284 million, ac ­ through the Community cording to the Michigan College of the Air Force. Department of Agriculture. Vermontville News The airman will now Major producing counties receive specialized in­ conf, from page 8 are Jackson, Kent, Huron, struction in the com­ A boy, Geoffrey, was born Calhoun, and Sanilac. munications - electronics to Rev. Arthur and Rev. Many excellent recipes are systems field. available for preparing beef Molly Turner of Lansing, Stroganoff, meatballs, and December 31, weighing 8 lbs. Swiss steak. Stored in your 13 ozs. He has a little sister freezer, these are easy Alicia. Rev. Molly Turner is meals to pop in the oven and the minister of Vermontville serve with noodles, hot rolls United Methodist Church and creamy Michigan and also Gresham Church. butter. . Mr. and Mrs. Robert Frozen casseroles, such as Starring, Jeff and Beth of ■' Hungarian goulash and West Main, drove to Detroit lasagna, or soups, chili and for Linda Aldrich who had beef stew, are heated in Wednesday, January 7-4-5 p.m. 4-H Drama Club, Extension minutes on cold wintery spent her two weeks vacation Office, 126 N. Bostwick, Charlotte. in Florida. They stayed over nights. Wednesday, January 7-7 p.m. Small Animal Association night with her, coming home Freezing meals also has meeting for all 4-H Poultry, Rabbit and Goat members and Saturday. added incentives besides leaders, Kardel Hall, Fairgrounds. Robert Todd of Hagar Rd. saving time each night: If Thursday, January 8-8 p.m. Income Tax Meeting for for several weeks has been you’re making one batch, it’s Farmers, Vo-Ag room, Charlotte High School.. Open to troubled with his back. easy to make two or three; public. Dr. Alton G. Benedict, when supplies are plentiful Thursday, January 8-7:30 p.m. 4-H Horse Developmental and there are bargains at the Podiatrist, Lansing, class of Committee meeting, with slide-tape presentation by Judy 1931, passed away. He * grocery, each meal costs Williamson, Kardel Hall, Fairgrounds. less; and, of course, some served in U.S. Navy Medical Monday, January 12 - 7:30 p.m. 4-H Horse Quiz Bowl Corp, during World War II. meeting, Kardel Hall, Charlotte Fairgrounds. News of the area— He was the son of Ernest and Tuesday, January 13 -9-11:30 a.m. “How to Refinish Fur­ Martha Friddle and her Addie (Swift) Benedict We niture” demonstration, First Baptist Church, Charlotte. brother Pvt. Gary Friddle give our condolence to his Taught by Dorothy Bildner, Hillsdale Co. Extension Home were home visiting their wife, Margaret, and son, Economist, $1 registration fee due at the Extension office, parents Mr. and Mrs. Paul Stephen. Stephen lives in San 126 N. Bostwick, Charlotte by .Jan. 6th. Class is open to the Friddle over the holidays, Francisco, Calif. public. Services will be Monday, Martha is working with the Wednesday, January 14 -7:30 p.m. Meeting to complete 4-H January 5, at 1 p.m. at the Rocky Mountain Bible Tel-Award forms, Cooperative Extension office, 126 N. Mission in Missoula,. Montana Palmer-Bush Chapel. Rev. Bostwick, Charlotte. and Gary will be going to Paul W. W. Green of­ Wednesday, January 14 - 4-5 p.m. 4-H Drama Club, Ex­ Germany on his next ficiating. Interment Will be tension Office, 126 N. Bostwick, Charlotte. at Deepdale Cemetery. assignment. Friday, January 16-9:30-3 p.m. Dairy Seminar for Farm and Non-Farm Women, Holiday Inn, Jackson, Call Ex­ tension office 543-2310 for more information. Saturday, January 17 - 10 a.m. Shooting Sports Planning r Keep Your New meeting for 4-H leaders, Extension office, 126 N. Bostwick, Charlotte. Monday, January 19 - 7:30 p.m. Eaton County Fairboard « meeting, Fair office, Charlotte fairgrounds. Monday, January 19 - 7:30 p.m. West-side 4-H Personal Call today for an appointment Appearance Style Revue planning meeting, Extension of­ with the PROFESSIONALS fice, 126 N. Bostwick, Charlotte. Tuesday, January 20-7 p.m. 4-H Special Riding Volunteer Association to meet, Extension office, 126 N. Bostwick, Charlotte. Have a Summertime MANICURES and Wednesday, Janaury 21 - 4-5 p.m. 4-H Drama Club, Ex­ tension office, 126 N. Bostwick, Charlotte. Look! Try our... PEDICURES from Thursday, January 22-9 a.m. -3:15 p.m. Central Michigan ULTRA-TAN a licensed nail Bean Day - Soybean and Dry Bean production and marketing. Lunch provided. Lake Odessa Community TANNING BOOTH technician. Center. Reservations requested at Extension office, 543­ 2310. REDKEN Call Today! Thursday, January 22 - 6:30 - 9:30 p.m. 4-H Family Roller OPEN: Mon. thru Sat HAIRCARE: Skating at Adam’s Skating Center, Lansing Rd., Charlotte. LC • STYLING Saturday, January 24 -10-12 noon. 4-H Rabbit Clinic, Kardel • COLORING I • PERMANENTS Hall, Charlotte Fairgrounds. New cages will be built in the • HIGHLIGHTING V afternoon. • FROSTING • FACIALS Monday, January 26 - 7:30 p.m. 4-H Horse Quiz Bowl Practice, Kardel Hall, Charlotte Fairgrounds. 112 E. Court St, Hastings one (616)948-8767 Cooperative Extension Service programs are open to all without regard to race, color, national origin or sex. Serving our country Phyllis A. Kurtz Airman Phyllis A. Kurtz, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Arthur W. Kurtz of 5255 Lawrence Road, Nashville, has been assigned to Keesler Air Force Base, Miss., after completing Air Force basic The grain marketing outlook and some alter­ natives will be the subjects of the next Lakewood far­ mers’ meeting scheduled for Monday evening, January 12. Dr. John (Jake) Ferris, farm management extension specialist from Michigan State University, will be the featured speaker. The meeting will begin at 8 p.m. in the POD classrooms at Lakewood High School, located east of Lake Odessa on State Highway 50. During the past year, grain market prices have moved both up and down in dramatic and often rapid ways. A grain embargo, excess grain supplies, drought, and finally the threat of war in Eastern Europe have all served to make marketing a real challenge. In such a rapidly changing period, the impact of marketing decisions of farm income may be very significant for farmers. In fact, for some, it may determine whether or not they are able to stay in business. Although no one is able to perfectly view the future, it is possible to look at trends and determine probable price movements. This will be part of the purpose of this Lakewood meeting, along with a brief look at some possible marketing options available to farmers. All interested individuals are invited to attend the Lakewood farmers’ meetings. The remaining schedule is as follows: EATON COUNTY FARM AND HOME CALENDAR Holiday Hair Styles! MODEL GS-18 and MODEL LB-24 We’ve got the edge on Speed, Durability and Safety HOMELITE Chain Saws Many sizes to choose from — Price Range *179’5 to *269" ------------ o------ — ' WHEELER MARINE M-66 South of Nashville PHONE 852-9609 Ph. 948-8767 �the Most Beautiful Da^ of ^our Isife start with the finest WEDDING STATIONERY choose from our selection of WEDDING INVITATIONS • WEDDING ANNOUNCEMENTS • THANK YOU CARDS • RECEPTION CARDS • NAPKINS • WEDDING MATCHES • ACCESSORIES ..IT Sample books may be taken out overnight for selection at your convenience imp Phone 945-9554 Hastings �The Maple Valley News, Nashville, Tuesday, January 6. 1981 — Page 12 no our we're to save you food dollars! SMALL MEATY USDA CHOICE BEEF ft PORK I ROUND STEAK SPARE RIBS $1M $1’6 USDA CHOICE BONELESS BEEF $2.29 RUMP ROAST SPRTAN REG. OR THICK SLICED BOLOGNA LB. 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Johnny's pack LIMIT 1 WITH $5.00 OR MORE IN PURCHASES. COUPON EXPIRES JANUARY 10. 1981. COFFEEMATE Soups 4 ROLL $169 STORE NAME COUPON SAVINGS ■TIDE | DETERGENT LIMIT 1 WITH $5.00 OR MORE IN PURCHASES. COUPON EXPIRES JANUARY 10. 1981. I Phone 517-726-0640 160 S. Main Street STdRE NAME COUPON SAVINGS I SPARTAN FROZEN VERMONTVILLEIORANGE PRICES EFFECTIVE THRU JANUARY 10, 1981. RIGHT TO LIMIT QUANTITIES. Vtz JUICE 12 FL. OZ. LIMIT 1 WITH S5.00 OR MORE IN PURCHASES COUPON EXPIRES JANUARY 10. 1981 � https://barrycountyhistoryportal.org/files/original/21/795/MapleValleyNews_1981-01-13.pdf 55298f88656d5451942d04adad1bea9c PDF Text Text 0. S. POST AG! Hastfags, MQchlfa* Hastings Public Library 121 S. Church Hastings, IVil. 49058 pumitno. 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. 33 - Tuesday. January 13. 1981 New transfer recycling station opens in Nashville by Susan Hinckley A new transfer and recycling station that opened Saturday on the site of Nash­ ville’s former municipal landfill will handle waste in an innovative way, salvaging many of the materials which were routinely buried under the previous system. The new station is a combined effort by the Village of Nashville and townships of Castleton and Maple Grove, and is governed by a board com­ prised of two officials' from each governmental unit. The cooperative venture, which began early last fall, was necessitated by im­ Turning Nashville’s 7-acre pending closure of Nash­ municipal landfill site on E. ville’s landfill and a landfill Casgrove Street into the new on Morgan Road, west of facility involved con­ town, which had been struction of a 26x32 ft. metal operated jointly by the two building to house recyclable townships. materials and installation of Both sites faced closure concrete ramps and pads to due to costly new state hold two 42-yard steel requirements mandating dumpsters supplied by complete hydrological Hastings Sanitary Service, surveys of the properties and Inc., which has the hauling establishments of ground­ contract. water monitoring systems. Including excavation and Faced with the expense of grading, the project, ex­ complying with the clusive of the building, has regulations issued by cost approximately $13,500 Michigan’s Dept, of Natural with roughly half of that Resources and the state amount coming from part of Health Dept., local village a $405,000 Community Block and township officials opted Grant allocated last year by for the landfill conversion. the U.S. Dept, of Housing Judd Cooley, left, Castleton Twp. supervisor, and Nelson Rasey, trustee, were at the site Saturday for opening day of the new transfer-recycling station. They stand near the metal building which will hold recyclable materials to be sold for salvage to help pay for operation of the E. Casgrove facility, open to all village residents and those of Castleton and Maple Grove townships. Earl Fochtman of Battle Creek, operator of Nashville's converted landfill, stands near the two 42-yard steel dumpsters which will be hauled away by Hastings Sanitary Service, Inc., when full.. (Maple Valley News photos by Susan Hinckley) and Urban Development for the greater Nashville area. Local costs of the im­ provements were borne by the two townships, with Castleton paying two-thirds of the total and Maple Grove, one-third. All three governmental units will share equally in costs of operating the new station, though officials have expressed hope the facility may be self-sustaining through fees, collected from patrons and from sale of recyclable materials. The station will be open every Saturday from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. with Earl Fochtman of Battle Creek serving as operator. Processing of recyclable materials will be handled by Foctman who, under a 6months contract, will receive 50 percent of the proceeds from sale of the recyclable goods plus ten percent of the gate receipts. “Anyone who brings recyclable materials to the station will be allowed to do so at no charge,’’ said John Hughes, secretary of the transfer - recycling board. “The only items for which a charge will be made are those placed in the dump­ sters, or for brush or demolition materials placed at the rear of the facility site.” Recyclable materials which may be dropped free of charge at the metal building on the Site are papers, including newspapers, magazines, books, and scrap paper and cardboard, all of which must be bundled; glass, which must be separated by colors and cleaned; tin cans, which must be cleaned and in a container; and metals, in­ cluding appliances, water heaters, scrap metals, etc. The average charge for dumping refuse into the dumpsters is $2 for cars, $4 for station wagons, and $5 to $10 for pickups, vans and trailers. “It should also be noted that this station is not to be used for the dumping of household wastes such as food scraps, etc.,” added Hughes. Use of the facility is available to all residents of Nashville and the townships of Castleton and Maple Grove. Meet the new Vermontville police The new police depart­ ment in the area serves Township Vermontville residents as well as those in the village, stresses Police Chief David Fink. The new department went into service on New Year’s Day and already activity has been busy. “We expect to double or triple the (local) activity of the Eaton County Sheriff’s Department,” said Fink, citing the number of com- Five men will be working for Vermontville's police force. Three are shown with Village President Bill Mason (second from right); they are (from left) Lt. Robert W. Brogan, Assistant Chief Robert E. Doty, and Chief David Fink. plaints, already handled by the VTPD in the first ten days of January. The Vermontville police will be in service about 45 hours per week, with twoman coverage on weekends and one-man coverage at other times. To call the police, simply dial 726-0500. This will ring into the State Police post in Lansing, where dispatching for the local department is handled. “If we are not in service at the time, the State Police will respond to the call themselves,” said Fink. “They will call Eaton County Sheriff’s Department as a last resort.” Fink stressed that local residents are NOT to call Eaton County’s Sheriff Department to reach the local police. The 726-0500 number rings directly to Michigan State Police in Lansing and is toll-free. The Vermontville police have two crusiers. Both are David Fink is the chief of police of the new depart­ ment which serves the township of Vermontville and the village. (Maple Valley News photos by Susan Hinckley) forest green in color and are 1979 Oldsmobiles. The vehicles were acquired from the City of Lansing Parks Police and have reasonably low mileage- Chief Fink lives in Lansing and is a full-time teacher at Holt High School and also is an instructor in Police Ad­ ministration at Lansing Continued on page 11— �0. S. FO6TAGB Haitians. Mkhlga* y uws Hastings Public Library 121 S. Church Hastings, Kil. 49058 fumitno. 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. 33 - Tuesday. January 13, 1981 New transfer recycling station opens in Nashville by Susan Hinckley A new transfer and recycling station that opened Saturday on the site of Nash­ ville’s former municipal landfill will handle waste in an innovative way, salvaging many of the materials which were routinely buried under the previous system. The new station is a combined effort by the Village of Nashville and townships of Castleton and Maple Grove, and is governed by a board com­ prised of two officials' from each governmental unit. The cooperative venture, which began early last fall, was necessitated by im­ pending closure of Nash­ ville’s landfill and a landfill on Morgan Road, west of town, which had been operated jointly by the two townships. Both sites faced closure due to costly new state requirements mandating complete hydrological surveys of the properties and establishments of ground­ water monitoring systems. Faced with the expense of complying with the regulations issued by Michigan’s Dept, of Natural Resources and the state Health Dept., local village and township officials opted for the landfillconversion. Turning Nashville’s 7-acre municipal landfill site on E. Casgrove Street into the new facility involved con­ struction of a 26x32 ft. metal building to house recyclable materials and installation of concrete ramps and pads to hold two 42-yard steel dumpsters supplied by Hastings Sanitary Service, Inc., which has the hauling contract. Including excavation and grading, the project, ex­ clusive of the building, has cost approximately $13,500 with roughly half of that amount coming from part of a $405,000 Community Block Grant allocated last year by theU.S. Dept, of Housing Judd Cooley, left, Castleton Twp. supervisor, and Nelson Rasey, trustee, were at the site Saturday for opening day of the new transfer-recycling station. They stand near the metal building which will hold recyclable materials to be sold for salvage to help pay for operation of the E. Casgrove facility, open to all village residents and those of Castleton and Maple Grove townships. Earl Fochtman of Battle Creek, operator of Nashville’s converted landfill, stands near the two 42-yard steel dumpsters which will be hauled away by Hastings Sanitary Service, Inc., when full.. (Maple Valley News photos by Susan Hinckley) and Urban Development for the greater Nashville area. Local costs of the im­ provements were borne by the two townships, with Castleton paying two-thirds of the total and Maple Grove, one-third. All three governmental units will share equally in costs of operating the new station, though officials have expressed hope the facility may be self-sustaining through fees, collected from patrons and from sale of recyclable materials. The station will be open every Saturday from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. with Earl Fochtman of Battle Creek serving as operator. Processing of recyclable materials will be handled by Foctman who, under a 6will months contract, receive 50 percent of the proceeds from sale of the recyclable goods plus ten percent of the gate receipts. “Anyone who brings recyclable materials to the station will be allowed to do so at no charge,” said John Hughes, secretary of the transfer - recycling board. “The only items for which a charge will be made are those placed in the dump­ sters, or for brush or demolition materials placed at the rear of the facility site.” Recyclable materials which may be dropped free of charge at the metal building on the Site are papers, including newspapers, magazines, books, and scrap paper and cardboard, all of which must be bundled; glass, which i ust be separated by colors m ;and cleaned; tin cans, which must be cleaned and in a container; and metals, in­ ,cluding appliances, water heaters, scrap metals, etc. The average charge for dumping refuse into the dumpsters is $2 for cars, $4 for station wagons, and $5 to $10 for pickups, vans and trailers. “It should also be noted that this station is not to be used for the dumping of household wastes such as food scraps, etc.,” added Hughes. Use of the facility is available to all residents of Nashville and the townships of Castleton and Maple Grove. Meet the new Vermontville police The new police depart­ ment in the area serves Vermontville Township residents as well as those in the village, stresses Police “We expect to double or Chief David Fink. The new department went triple the (local) activity of into service on New Year’s the Eaton County Sheriffs Day and already activity has Department,” said Fink, citing the number of combeen busy. Five men will be working for Vermontville's police force Three are shown with Village President Bill Mason (second from right); they are (from left) Lt. Robert Brogan, Assistant Chief Robert E. Doty, and Chief David Fink. plaints already handled by the VTPD in the first ten days of January. The Vermontville police will be in service about 45 hours per week, with twoman coverage on weekends and one-man coverage at other times. To call the police, simply dial 726-0500. This will ring into the State Police post in Lansing, where dispatching for the local department is handled. “If we are not in service at the time, the State Police will respond to the call themselves,” said Fink. “They will call Eaton County Sheriff’s Department as a last resort.” Fink stressed that local residents are NOT to call Eaton County’s Sheriff Department to reach the local police. The 726-0500 number rings directly to Michigan State Police in Lansing and is toll-free. The Vermontville police have two crusiers. Both are David Fink is the chief of police of the new depart­ ment which serves the township of Vermontville and the village. (Maple Valley News photos by Susan Hinckley) forest green in color and are 1979 Oldsmobiles. The vehicles were acquired from the City of Lansing Parks Police and have reasonably low mileage. Chief Fink lives in Lansing and is a full-time teacher at Holt High School and also is an instructor in Police Ad­ ministration at Lansing Continued on page 11— �The Maple Volley News, Noshville. Tuesday. January 13. 1981 — Page 2 Nashville News ville. David Ramseyf'af Sturgis. Mrs. Christina Snow Vart\ Sunday before Cjrristmas, Horn of Nashville observed Mrs. Elsie Ramsey was a her 90th birthday Thursday, guest of her son and, family, January 8. Because of her Glen and Marilyn Ramsey health and that of her and children of Dowling, for husband, Sylvester, who is dinner. On December 23, 98, no large celebration was David Ramsey came from planned. However, several Sturgis to pick up his family members stopped by mother, and Mrs. Ramsey the Van Horn home remained through Christmas throughout the day and evening. From December 27­ brought cake and ice cream. 29, Mrs. Ramsey was a An event billed as the houseguest of her daughter Snowbird Gospel Sing will and son-in-law, Claudette the Nashville and Ted Myers of Charlotte. benefit Condolences are extended Christian Academy, our community’s new K-12 to the family of Mrs. Leon Christian school. Several (Violet) Stanton of Charlton gospel groups will par- Park Road on her sudden ticipate in the sing, set for 7 passing during a vacation p.m. Saturday, February 14, trip to Sault Ste. Marie, at the Nashville Baptist Ontario, Canada., Funeral Church. Among the per­ services were conducted last formers already confirmed Wednesday from the Nash­ for the benefit appearance ville Church of the Nazarene, are the Capitol-Aires of where Mrs. Stanton and her Lansing; the Hammond late husband had been active Family of Hastings; and the members for many years. Monday Night Special, local. He died in November 1979. An invitation to attend this The Nashville Lions Club exciting event is extended to will meet at 7 p.m. Monday, everyone in the area. January 19, for a dinner Following action by the meeting at the Nashville Nashville Village Council United Methodist Church Thursday evening, parking Community House. Wives soon will be banned on the are invited to attend the east side of North Main event, which will feature a Street comniencing at speaker from Middleville Kellogg Street north for a talking about a recent trip to length of 250 feet. At their China. last meeting in December, Nashville residents are the council had unanimously reminded that January 19 is rejected a proposal to ban the last day to register for parking from Kellogg Street the upcoming village to fifty feet beyond Brumm primary election, February Road. Thursday’s move was 16. Since all six candidates seen as a compromise to for the three open trustee accommodate Kellogg Street seats on the Nashville residents who have com- Village Council are plained of low visibility and Republicans, the outcome of cited near-collision~incident$* thep election ,will actually be in attempting to pull out of determined in the primary py Kellogg Street onto M-66. race. Except in the case'of The original proposal for the potential write-ins, the ban came from the state General Election in March Highway Dept, based upon a will only be a re-affirmation petition submitted by of the three primary win­several Kellogg residents.. ners. Therefore, netft Mrs. Elsie Ramsey of Monday’s registration rural Nashville hosted a deadline is very important Christmas gathering of her for those persons who wish to family, December 20th. participate in the election Present for the occasion decision. If you are not a Mrs. were Mrs. Ramsey’s registered voter, see Village children, their spouses, and Clerk Suzy Corkwell before several of her grand­ the 8 p.m. Monday deadline. children. The following Special awards were attended with their family presented Monday night, members: Mr. and Mrs. January to weight-loss • Fast Glen Ramsey of Dowling; winners spanning the last six • Professional Mr. and Mrs. Cleo (Doris) months of God’s No-Munch Jacobs of Algonquin Lake; Bunch, a weight-control • Dustfree REASONABLE RATES Mr. and Mrs. Alfred group formed at the Nash­ (Elizabeth) Brenner of ville Baptist Church last Evenings & "Weekends... Dorr; Mr. and Mrs. Ted June. Receiving awards for (Claudette) Myers of a loss of 25 lbs. or more were 852-0911 Charlotte; and Mr. and Mrs. Susan Brownell of Battle Creek and Fran Jones of Vermontville. Winners in the 20 lbs. or more category were Sandy Blodgett and Vicki Smith, Smith, both of Charlotte, and Rachel Kisinger of Battle Creek. Losing 15 lbs. or more were * Debbie Morawski of Nashyille and Judy Oles of Charlotte. Winners in the 10 lb. or more group were • Fruits and Vegetables Diane Bowers of Ver­ montville and Merle Sears of Nashville. Those in the 5 lb. Cheeses or more category were Jeanne Brandt, Claudia Baked Finkler and Judy Gonser, all of Nashville; Mary Castner Goods of Charlotte; Diane Huff­ man, Vermontville; Gloria Tungate,- Battle Creek; and Homemade JamsTand Ruth Ann Tyler of Freeport. Mrs. Theresa Hess of • Convenience grocery items Nashville enjoyed Christmas Day dinner at the home of OPEN: her granddaughter and family, Judy and Gary Rodocker and children, of Kalamazoo. Also present Balky vehicles and frostnipped noses seem to be the order of the day, as Nash­ ville and environs experience continuing frigid temperatures since the arrival of 1981. Sunday morning, January 4, many local thermometers registered as low as 24 degrees below zero. (The official low at Hastings was reported as 21 below.) Last Thursday morning, the mercury again dipped locally to 14 below. And at the time of this report, another bitter blast was scheduled to arrive over the weekend. Experiencing the true horrors of the sub-zero readings Sunday were our local firefighters who were called out at dawn to help Middleville Fire Dept, battle a destructive fire in their historic Main Street hotel. Nine fire departments were involved in fighting the blaze which seriously damaged the structure century-old housing the Copper Door Restaurarit and Middleville Hotel. Fortunately, all occupants escaped unharmed. More than 24 hours after the original call, firemen were still on the scene, and the building, though still smouldering, was virtually sheathed in ice. Water to douse the flames was drawn from the frozen Thornapple River which flows nearby. Welcome to Brandon Michael Duane Phenix, who arrived at 1:45 p.m. December 31, at Sparrow Hospital in Lansing. He weighed 9 lbs. 3 ozs., was 21 and a quarter inches long, and is the son of Anthony and Brenda (Symonds) Phenix of Nashville. Brandon is welcomed home by a 5-yearold sister, Jennifer. Maternal grandparents are Mr. and Mrs. William and Musser paternal grandparents are Mr. and Mrs. Hal Phenix, all of Nash- CHIMNEY SWEEPS ftopat... Little Country Comers 119 N. Main, Nashville Monday thru Friday By Susan Hinckley were Jack and Virginia Green of Nashville, parents of Mrs. Rodocker, and their son, Donald, of San Jose, California. Don has been in Michigan for several weeks visiting relatives and friends. Christmas Eve, Mrs. Theresa Hess, hosted a family gathering for Mr. and Mrs. Jack Green and Don, and Jack and Catherine Hess, also of Nashville. Mrs. Melissa Showalter of Nashville called on Mrs. Mary Cooper of Grand Ledge last Saturday afternoon. Mr. and Mrs. Jim (Ruth Ann) King of Bellevue and Mrs. Naomi Watson of Nash­ ville were Sunday evening visitors of Rev. and Mrs. E. F. Rhoades, . local. Congratulations to the Rhoades, who observed their 62nd wedding anniversary Friday, January 9. Mr. and Mrs. Clarence (Margaret) Reid of Nash­ ville were New Year’s Day dinner guests of Mr. and Mrs. Dave Tredinnick and family of Hastings. Also present were Mrs. Arden ’ Reid and daughters of Nashville. Later in ‘ the day, Margaret entered Pennock Hospital for surgery Friday on her right hand. She returned home Saturday. Sunday, Jean and Ernie Withey of Kalamo called, bringing a carry-in dinner. Also present for the occasion were Mr. and Mrs. Harry Rollins and Cathy of Nash­ ville. In honor of her birthday Sunday, January 4, Mrs. Caroline Jones of Nashville was a guest of her niece and husband, Mr, and Mrs. Larry Novak of rural Hastings, for .dinner at a Battle Creek restaurant. Later, they called on Mrs. Evalee Marshall of that city. She is a cousin to Mrs. Jones. A letter last week, from Adolph Douse, Jr.; at Lakeland,' Florida, expressed his pleasure in reading the recent Memories story about A. C. Buxton. “As a boy, we lived near Alf Buxton and his daughter - in law, Margery, who was his housekeeper at that tirtie,” wrote" Adolph. He also commented on the location of Fred Baker’s store in the front part of the Buxton building on Main Street, and on his personal connection with that enterprise. “In between my first job at the Nashville News, as a boy in 1920, and my going to work in the drug store in 1924, I worked for Fred Baker in his grocery store. It did a thriving business.” This was before before John John Appelman moved his grocery from its location diagonally across the intersection into the Buxton Block in 1925. While Adolph worked for Fred Baker, the store kept long hours. “I remember we stayed open until midnight on Saturday nights,” noted Adolph. He went on to ex­ plain that after, Buxton’s death, Gail -Lykins bought the machine shop in the back of the store and operated it for many years before moving it to his home premises. Lykins was pic­ tured in our recent Memories article on early Nashville deer hunters, and that evoked other reminiscences for Adolph, since he was listed in the names of 1939 hunters we’d used in that story. “That was the year I shot my 14-point buck which weighed 235 lbs., - in the U.P.,” wrote Adolph. “It is the one which I had mounted and is still hanging on the wall in the drug store.” Adolph Douse also was able to furnish some very interesting background' on our Christmas Memories piece, which had noted that Nashville’s first holiday street decorations appeared in 1939. Four garlands of evergreens and colored lights were stretched to the center of the Maple and Main intersection, we had writteif, where a lighted cross was suspended. “Those decorations were handmade by a group ofus businessmen and Chamber of Commerce members doing the work in Gale Keihl’s Hardware Store several evenings early in December,” explained Adolph. “The Chambfer of Commerce bought the materials and we did the work.” Prpsent-day Christmas street decorations are just one of the topics on the agenda when the Nashville Chamber of Commerce holds its first meeting of 1981 at 7 p.m. Wednesday, January 14, at the Community Center in Putnam Park. Newlyelected president Dave Mace invites everyone to attend. Also on the agenda for discussion are a February promotion by local mer­ chants and plans for' the Chamber’s participation in the upcoming 1981 Harvest Festival. A family roller skating party at Adams Rink in Charlotte is planned by the Nashville Baptist Church for Thursday evening, January 22. Hours Of the event will be 6:30 to 9 p.m. Winter sports will be en­ joyed in a Saturday outing, January 24, at Echo Valley near Kalamazoo when members of the Senior High Dept, of the Nashville Baptist Church team up there with youths from the Baptist Church of Sparta. Following an afternoon of sledding and skiing, the youths will journey to Kalamazoo for pizza. Girls will invite boys in the Sadie Hawkins theme set for the Teen Sweetheart Banquet of the Nashville Baptist Church. The event is set for 7 p.m. Saturday, February 7, at the Flaming Pit restaurant in Battll Creek. Mr. and Mrs. Carroll (“Pete”) Lamie of Nashville returned home last Wednesday after spending seven weeks in Colorado Springs, Colorado, with their son and family: T Sgt. Roger Lamie, his wife Margaret, and children Kim and Bobby. The Lamies enjoyed mild weather during their stay and found our frigid tem­ peratures quite a jolt when they arrived at Kent County airport. They were greeted there by son Dennis Lamie and daughters of Nashville. Plenty of beautiful sunshine filled their days in Colorado, and the Lamies had enjoyed trips into the Rocky Mountains, to the Garden of the Gods, and down into New Mexico. New Year’s Eve, they witnessed a spectacular show when fireworks were set off atop Pike’s Peak, some twenty miles from Roger’s home. The display was visible for miles and aircraft hovered overhead to watch it. Before the Lamies left Colorado, their son Roger re-enlisted in the USAF for six more years, which will complete his 20 years of service. Mrs. Mildred Latta of Nashville arrived home Friday evening after a fourweeks stay in California with her children. At Corona, she visited her daughter and family, Susan and Gordon Gutchess and girls, Jennifer and Ashley. Mrs. Latta spent Christmas with the Gut­ chesses, then took a bus to Chico, California, to visit her son and his wife, John and Marty Latta. The weather on the West Coast was very warm during Mrs. Latta’s stay, with temperatures ranging into the high 80’s. PROFESSIONAL BUSINESS DIRECTORY LIMESTONE * MARL (Delivered and Spread) CRANEWORK • Drainage Ditches • Farm Ponds DARRELL HAMILTON * PN.K2-N91 RL 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. ^coueoN~^i with this coupon receive... $5 OFF on any PERM ’ GOOD THRU JANUARY 31,1981 --------------- o————— "The The Mirrors image image" ~amo miuom iuiaae„ Beauty and Barber Shop 111 N. Main Nashville (517) 852-9192 �The Maple Valley News. Nashville. Tuesday. January 13. 1981 — Page 3 Investors ask Nashville for assistance in housing project An East Lansing investors’ what incentives they might representative who first met offer the East Lansing in­ last Augyst with Nashville vestors to develop the local officials again asked housing project. At that Thursday for municipal time, he suggested the assistance in developing 80 village might consider acres of land into multi- and giving the developers a single - family housing units break in the estimated on the village’s northwest $135,000 to $150,000 cost of edge. running municipal water and Ron Reece of East Lansing, sewer lines to the site. told the Nashville Village The property under con­ Council that a group of in­ sideration for the develop­ vestors which he represents ment is located along the now are at a stalemate on the north side of Brumm Road, proposed Nashville project. across the road and slightly “Federal funding is in east of the construction site limbo until after January of Nashville’s new 20,” said Reece, adding that wastewater treatment government agencies are facility. Groundbreaking for awaiting presidential moves that facility and an extended by Ronald Reagan. collection system are In August, Reece had currently underway in the asked Nashville officials village’s $4.8 million sewer expansion program. That project, financed mainly by federal and state grants, is expected to be completed in about one year. “Low interest loans are only available to municipalities now,” said Reece, citing current high interest rates facing private investors. Trustee Calvin Rizor challenged what he called the idea of such investors making a‘profit at-the ex­ pense of taxpayers. “As a taxpayer, I’m not willing to accept that bur­ den,” said Rizor.- “And I don’t expect to place it on others.” In August, the council had indicated that the only im­ mediate incentive the village could offer the investors was a tax break. Village officials said then that tax abatement is the initial consideration Her flight into Kent County Callers last Wednesday on that could be given to an airport Friday evening Clifford Brooks and his investor in the village. represented quite a drastic sister, Mrs. Zelpha Wolever, The village’s tax levy is 16 change in mercury readings. of Nashville were Mr' and mills - 10 for general fund, Also returning recently Mrs. Paul Hughy and Mrs. five for streets, and one for from a sunnier clime was June Novak, all of White old sewers. Mrs. Doris Marshall of Cloud. Together they en­ Trustee John Hughes Nashville, who arrived home joyed dinner out at the Steak reminded Reece Thursday Wednesday-with a beautiful House in Nashville. that in August he had told tan after a 3-weeks vacation As of this report, Arthur him the parcel of land under in Houston, Texas. There, Bateman of Nashville still is consideration would have to she had spent the holidays confined at Pennock be rezoned before the project with her daughter and Hospital in Hastings. Other could be approved. family, former local local folks who also were Hughes, who also is a residents Janet and Charles patients at Pennock last member of the village McMillen. Also there for week are Mrs: George Zoning Board of Appeals, Christmas were the Mc­ (Evangeline) Skedgell and Millen’s children, Mr. and Mrs. .Wallace IMartha) Mrs. Jim (Debbie) Pasco of Planck, the latter reportedly Snow sculptors Lexington, Kentucky, and suffering with pneumonia1. Deanna McMillon of Please remember to cheer wanted for county­ Gainesville, Florida. these people with a card or wide contest Mrs. Edna Gibbons of call. Nashville was surprised on The Council on Ministries By Connie Green, 4-H Sunday after Christmas by a of' the Nashville United Program Assistant visit from her grandson and Methodist Church will meet Attention: All Eaton his wife, Fred and Terry at 7 p.m. Tuesday, January Gibbons of Tahlequah, 20, at the church, to be County youth groups! Start Oklahoma, who were in followed by an 8 p.m. now to get at least one team of snow sculptors together Michigan on a holiday trip. meeting of the Adfor the county-wide Snow ministrative Board. Sculpturing Contest! It will be held Saturday, January 31, on the lawn of the Old Courthouse, downtown NO RODS - JUST CHAIN OR ROPE WITH Charlotte, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. ■ LONGLIFE Prizes will be awarded for the best sculptures in each of 3 age categories. Hot chocolate and hot dogs will be available in the basement CHIMNEYClEANfRS of the courthouse for a small charge. School groups, church groups, scouting groups, 4-H groups and any other youth groups in the county are urged to register your team(s) by January 23. Call the Extension Office to let us know how many teams and participants to expect. There is no limit to the number making up a team. Plan now 3 STYLES TO FIT to join the fun. Get your team together and call today to MOST CHIMNEYS. sign-up! Sponsors for the event are Eaton County Parks and Recreation, Eaton County Historical Commission and 4-H. Nashville News continued- cited the extensive procedure required in the" village’s 1976 zoning or­ dinance to rezone such a parcel of land from its current one-family residential status. This can only be done upon ap­ plication by the owner of the ->|and, Hughes stressed Thursday. “You -will have to own, before we will rezone,” said Hughes. He added that before the village could make a committment to the developers, they would have to see good faith by the in­ vestors as owners of the property. The investors currently do notown the land, Reece said, but have an option, to buy it. Council members also explained Thursday that the rezoning process is com­ plicated further because about hah of the parcel is located in the village, while the other hah lies in neigh­ boring Castleton Township. This means the section in the township would have to be annexed ‘.by the village before it could be rezoned under the village ordinance. Reece asked if the village was willing to see what funding programs might be available to the municipality to aid the developers. He said the application for such loans or grants would have to be made by the village. President Harold Christiansen then appointed Trustee Carl' Tobias to arrange a meeting of the council with the investors, representatives of the U.S. Farmers Home Administration, and Barry County Grants Coordinator Sylvia Dulaney; - In August. Reece had said the investors suggested the housing project be developed under a Farmers Home Administration plan which would allow the rental units to be subsidized for qualified low- and medium - income persons. But Thursday he indicated that such rental assistance programs, which he' labeled Section 8, currently are not available from the federal agency. After the multiple - family units are constructed, Reece indicated the area behind the apartments may be developed for single-family homes with dedicated streets. The number- of proposed units was not stated. In other business Thur­ sday, the council: — Moved to comply with the newly enacted federal minimum wage increase, which locally will affect the hourly pay for the deputy Z* Stretch UPWARD JERK ON ROPE WILL EXPAND TO FIT CHIMNEY. ASHVILLE < sporting HARDWARE* 105 N. Main Phone 852-0713 4-H family roller skating night The January 4-H Family Roller Skating will be held on Thursday, January 22, from 6:30-9:30 p.m. Activities take place at Adams’ 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 Ex­ tension Service at 543-2310. eour 20% OFF Shirts, Robes, Dresses MW CHECKING with INTEREST Neuman SIMPLE, EFFECTIVE AND INEXPENSIVE. village clerk and part-time police officers hired as relief for the 2-man village department. -- Concurred that village Zoning Administrator Rick Ross should attend at least one council meeting per month. - Approved an ordinance to ban parking on the east side of North Main Street from Kellogg Street to 250 feet north. This was seen as a compromise measure to accommodate Kellogg Street resident who had com­ plained of poor visibility in attempting to enter North Main (M-66) from Kellogg Street. Their petition to the State .Highway Dept, last month had brought a suggestion from that agency that the council ban parking from Kellogg Street to 50 feet north of Brumm Road. Village officials unanimously rejected that proposal at their last meeting in December, citing potential hardship for North Main Street residents with 1 car driveways. 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Nashville, Mich. — Eaton Rapids, Mich. — Olivet, Mich. �The Maple Valley News, Nashville, Tuesday, January 13, 1981 — Page 4 When lumber was king in6672 “The winters were bitterly cashed in on one- and twocold, the snow was deep, and man operations. “Of course, all this logging it was a tough way to make a dollar,” wrote the late Leo business had to be done Herrick of Detroit in a 1961 during the winter months, Nashville News piece for two very good reasons,” describing logging noted Herrick. “During the operations he’d' witnessed winter months, the farmers during his boyhood days in were not busy with their (field) crops and could spare Maple Grove Township. “To us kids watching all the time. Secondly, the this activity, it gave us a transportation was easier sickening feeling,” con­ than it would have been in tinued Herrick. “In the the summertime.” Snow played a cruicial role spring some of the forests looked like devastation and in the harvest of logs. Lack destruction. The tallest and of adequate sledding snow most stalwart of the trees could put a serious crimp in had gone forever.” operations, seriously af­ Herrick’s observation fecting the local December apparently was correct. As to - March economy. early as 1878 the Nashville “A snowfall of about two News noted: “In this locality inches Sunday night con­ these day, the ‘Woodman, siderably birghtened things spare that tree’ theory in this area,” noted the News doesn’t work at all. Every in early March 1876, “and man worthy of the name is the loggers, merchants and busy cutting wood, which everyone else seem greatly remains the best winter cash cheered. Logs now are crop.” coming in night and day.” Logging and sawing en­ The winter of the new terprises were a vital part of century, which by early the early local economy. In February 1900 had provided the winter of 1876-77, three not more than a dozen days saw mills were running of good sledding, had local under a full head of steam in farmers grumbling. “Two or Nashville, giving steady three days of good sleighing employment to abbut 40 came to an end Monday with men. In addition, as many as a decided thaw,” observed forty axe men might be hired the News. “Thousands of in the field by a logger for a feet of logs still lie in the particular cutting job. Then woods, awaiting tran­ there were the farmers who sportation to the mills. JANUARY CLEARANCE!^ SELECTED— WINTER Merchandise SAVE 50% Now... Men’s Wool Car Coats *19” SAVE30% Now... Mens Wrangler Lined Jackets *1997 SAVE 40% Now... Ladies Sweaters.. Priced to Clear! SAVE33x/3% Ladies Fall Tops and Blouses Mens Wrangler Insulated Coveralls JXls Reg. ‘36.99 REDUCED 40% 2244 d Variety Store 115-117 N. Main — NASHVILLE PHONE:852-9747 The largest of Nashville’s early saw milling operations was run by A.W. Olds, a prominent businessman who in 1876 built an elegant home on South Main. (1980 note: This now is known as the Gribben residence, occupied by Mrs. Sena Gribben French.) Even local merchants pushed for harvest of the “winter cash crop.” An advertisement carried in the News in February 1901 advised readers, “With wood in good demand and a crosscut saw available for as little as $2.85 at-Glasgow’s, no man need sit around idle this winter.” In addition to cutting trees for their own needs, farmers found a good market for stove wood in nearby cities. “L.J. Wheeler last week shipped four carloads of stove wood to Grand Rapids, where it found ready sale,” ^informed the News in November 1878. In January of that year, the News had reported that stove wood was going from Maple Grove and Assyria to Battle Creek at the rate of some 50 loads per day. ’ “Some farmers have decided there is more money in wood than in 80-cent wheat,” concluded the News. In the heyday of trains, the railroad was also a big consumer of locally har­ vested wood. “The Michigan Central pay car left more than $9,000 at this station last Wed­ nesday in payment for wood, bringing great prosperity to our village,” noted the News in mid-March 1878. The following October, the News was lamenting temporary loss of this annual boon: “The M.C.R.R. having a goodly supply of wood on hand, has refused to contract for any wood this fall, thereby apparently knocking this community out pf the ten to twelve thousand dollars revenue usually provided from such a source.” The Nashville Cooperage Company, a maker of staves and barrels with quarters eventually located near the railroad tracks on Sherman Street, also played an im­ portant role in the early logging industry here. In 1902, the firm was paying $8 per thousand feet for elm logs, from 14 inches up, and $5 to $7 per thousand for black ash and soft maple logs and bolts. For hack­ berry, beech and basswood, they were paying slightly higher prices, ranging up­ wards to $3.20 per cord for basswood bolts, at least 7 inches in diameter and 37 inches long. In the winter of 1902-03, the cooperage company was running full blast in the Sherman Street location, daily shipping three carloads of staves processed with a new 100-horsepower steam engine. Early that season, the company had advertised for 30 teams to contract for An immense supply of fenceposts at Will Liebhauser's Lumber Yard (now Hometown Lumber) shows one of many uses for early Nashville timber. Locally grown lumber also feed MCRR engines, became furniture, barrels, wagon wheels and railroad ties, and served countless other uses besides the standard function of firewood and building material. Local maples became giant ship timbers, with 60-ft. Nashville logs consigned to China in 1932 for that purpose. (Photo loaned,, co courtesy Nelson Brumm) Pausing for a moments rest from crosscut sawing are Will Appelman, left, and Elmer Mater. Cutting speed and quantity of timber harvested by local woodsmen made interesting early Nashville News items, along with dimensions of granddaddy logs hauled into village saw mills by horse and sleigh. (Photo loaned, courtesy Ethel Miller Allen) in and sold at William were soon masters of the hauling logs through the Zimmerman’s Saturday. It situation,” noted the News, winter. A News tally in measured 5 ft. 9 in. in “and now have a tub of January 1905 showed the diameter at the largest end, honey and a coonskin _to cooperage company had was 12 feet long and scaled share between them.” about 200,000 feet of logs in 1,500 (board) feet.” the yards and close to 20,000 Wood thieves were feet coming in daily. Tales of woodsmen’s feats numerous in Nashville in the “H> R. Dickinson’s mill also made good news items. winter of 1890-91, prompting also is receiving nearly that From December 1877: the News to print this item: quantity of saw logs,” ob­ “Jacob Miller and Phin “We know of a man who has served the News, “making Winans last Saturday cut a introduced gunpowder into one wonder from whence log measuring 18 inches several sticks in his (wood) cometh sb much timber year through, with a crosscut pile for the purpose of giving after year.” (It was not saw, in just one minute by Continued next page — uncommon for 19th century the watch.” tallies to show a count of two In November 1878, the MEMBER million feet of saw logs at News told of Will Jarrard Olds mill.) and Fred Shoup of Maple In his 1961 piece, Herrick Grove ove sawing with a Association - Founded 1885 had reflected upon the crosscut, in a single day, 10 stripped forests. “Still, the cords of stove wood, while farmers had to make a living Dut Jarrard split same and somehow and a dollar was piled it, besides felling hard to get,” he wrote. several trees in hiss spare “They said the trees were moments. “If everyone there and they needed the could do as well,” concluded money. -Let Let the next the News, “there would be no Maple Valley News generation look out for need for sawing machines.” Nashville, Michigan. Pub­ themselves in some other A light-hearted 1876 aclished weekly^ delivered by way.” count tells of William Reminder Delivery Service and In a somewhat erroneous DeVine and Charles Hyde thru Post Office Circulation observation, Herrick stated discovering 95 pounds of 3,200 papers. Editor and Pub­ that of all the majestic trees honey guarded by a big old lisher. J-Ad Graphics, Inc., cut down, no one ever took coon in the top of a large Hastings, Mich. Subscription the ttrouble to record whitewood tree they were rates, - $7.50 per year. Barry and Eaton Counties $7.50 also. measurement of any for cutting. “Bill and Charlie future generations. In reality, the News did a fairly good job of keeping track of the granddaddy logs hauled into the village, starting as early as March Thursday Night Leagues 1874. Just six months after the newspaper was founded, ... NOW FORMING there was this account: “A maple tree on the Call "JERRY" at... 852-0713 NOW Nicewander farm northwest of town was cut last week and the body of it produced 15 cords of wood.” Later accounts often were more graphic, as seen in this February 1901 report: “An INDOOR RANGE—107’/»N. Main oak log cut on the farm .of Nashville, Mich. Phone852-0713 David Marshall was brought NNA BOW HUNTERS! V^zzry owmen —>• Range �The Maple Valley News. Nashville, Tuesday. January 13. 1981__Page 5 Vermontville news By Esther Shepard Mrs. Anna Mae Schaub went to Portland V.F.W. Hall for the 45th wedding anniversary of her sister and her husband, the Floyd Carrolls. * The Senior Citizens, will meet January 20 at the United Methodist Church; program - Bingo; Weather permitting. Representative Nash will conduct the annaul* Tax Form Assistance, Friday, January 16, at the Vermontville Public Library at 9 a.m. and at Sunfield Village Hall at 11 a.m. Congratulations to oUr new neighbors, Mr. and Mrs. Jeffrey Burpee of W. Main on the arrival, November 1, of a son 6 lbs. and 10 oz., Judson D. He has a brother Jeffrey and a sister Allison. The grandparents are Gordon Burpee of Bivens Rd., Nashville, and Mrs. David Clark of South Haven. Mr. and Mrs. Randy Shance of S. Main are the proud parents of an 8 lb. 1 oz. girl, Melance Amber. She has a brother Wayne Roger. Grandparents are Mr. and Mrs. Norman Sandbrook of Nashville;_ greatgrandparents Harry and Glady Sandbrook; great­ grandmother, Mrs. Ruth Pierce of Hastings; grand­ parents Mr. and Mrs. John Viele; and great­ granparens grandparents Mr. and Mrs Henry Joppie. Dan Crapo is spending a few days in Florida with, his sister, Mrs. David Rugg. Bill an and Virginia rgna Cox oxspen spent Christmas Eve at the farm with her brother Phillip LaFleur, leaving Christmas morning for Houston, Texas, making the trip in twenty-six hours. Condolences to the family of Francis O. Rugg, 55, of Memories of the past, some of the depredators a surprise, and another one spends one night out of every week watching his pile, and when he does catch the thief there is sure to be some fun. ” Logging continued to be important to the local commerce well into the 20th century. Nashville lumber filled many needs in the emerging nation. Maples were used for ship timbers, Herrick noted in his account, while white oaks, white and black ashes, the beeches, gumwoods and whitewoods ’ *"5*1111 Wnsionsdj, weondsleiglLL p Han we son uh j] isy I sMmrtiH 11 i ■‘ad mtetii .•Kai taetiohtM CASH for your GOLD & SILVER usied stataata s'itais sta r tn: a Pfa ferctfa I sis Rte tend I Op fill i ity.W Anything marked 10K 14Kor 18K, Wood tee i mMmWte rater d IK on tie New tojrdS! "Tehwdiaiii Btratadjfflpwi stienlslii’iii" pjefortepupir DENTAL GOLD, or will test your unmarked unknowns it. FREE! Will Pick up... Call 852-1832 mm were sawed up into lumber, furniture, bridge timbers and railroad ties. Hickories and rock elms were used for axe handles, whiffle trees, wagon tongues, etc. “Ironwoods were used mostly for wagon and buggy hubs because the wood would never shrink or swell due to atmospheric condition, noted Herrick. Sometimes NashvTlle timbers traveled half-way ‘round the world, their departure attracting attention, as evidenced in this January 1932 News story: “Friday was a busy, day in the railroad yards, when several flat cars were loaded with ship timbers that have' been hauled from the surrounding forests the past few weeks. It took a number of men and teams to load the timbers, which were fifty and sixty feet long, and were consigned to a port in China, to be used in building large ships. Several interested spectators enjoyed, seeing the big timbers loaded. an ICLIP THIS and SAVE IT B fo»0CW I I l (tie ■tad Kiirt Hkta tea" ta#1 I I A* 5»*5 ■MS’ 18* ^d Nd ■ I 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 iW f K*^! ★ ★ ★ ★ 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 Kensington, MD. A former area resident who dies at the Veterans Administration Medical . Center in Washington, D.C. He was a U.S. Army Veteran of World War II, and worked at a race track for the Maryland Raceway. A son and. daughter survives and eight brothers (two of Ver­ montville, David and Donald) and -five sisters. Services were held January 5 at Bellevue. Word was received of the death, January 8, of Oscar Hokanson, 83, of Traverse City. He was the original owner of Silver Lakeview Park at Silver Lake. He is survived by his wife Olive Hale; a daughter Norma Hosier of Mason; a son Hale of Vermontville; a daughterin-law Neva; and a brother John of Vermontville. Condolences to the family. One son Dee preceded him in death as well as four brothers and seven sisters. Interment was at Millerberg Cemetery. Word was received of the death of Ellsworth (Bub) Harwood of Ill. class of 1937 and during World War II in the 8th Air Force in England. He leaves two sisters. (More next week.) Mrs. Pete (Lois) Weyant, 84,,epassed January 10.. Sh p alsesaevesaway a s one daughter daughter, Mrs. Carla Pentecost and a ran Terri Mgranddaughter, gyers. . Lois was the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Henry Davis. sy emnpryathy av. We express our The Garden Club will meet Monday,, January 19 in the Griswald room of the Congregational Church. Vermontville woman named to fashion institute honor roll Debra Benedict of Ver­ montville was once again on the honor rolll at Merrill Fashion Institute. Debra’s grade point average was a perfect 4.0; To receive the recognition of being on Merrill’s Honor Roll, a 3.5 or better G.P.A.. must be achieved. Debra is one of. the exclusive few students who has always been on the honor roll; according to the in­ stitute. She has been attending Merrill since April of 1979. “We are very pleased with her dedication to her studies and wish her the best of luck in. persuing a career as a Fashion Consultant after graduation;” said Linda Petroff Knapp of Merrill Fashion Institute.. Mrs. Benedict is the daughter of Mrs. Henry Fedewa of Nashville and .married to J.an Benedict. Nashville Chamber meets Wednesday The Nashville Chamber of Commerce will meet at 7 p.m. Wednesday, January 14, at the Community Center (old Waterworks Building) in Putnam Park. New officers for 1981 will take of­ fice, with' President Dave Mace presiding. On the agenda are discussion of a February sales promotion by local melt-chants; updating the .Christmas street decoration program; and the Cham­ ber’s role in Nashville’s upcoming 1981 Harvest Festival. Farmers to review pesticide certification Farmers who have been certified to use ’restricted pesticides for more than two years, are being advised to renew their certification credentials this winter. According to Allen Krizek, County Extension Director, most farmers’ certificates will expire on their birthdate in 1981. Renewal notices and information manuals are scheduled to be mailed directly to growers ap­ proximately 90 to 120 days prior to expiration of thenpresent certificates. Substance abuse program planned st. -Cyril’s Guild will sponsor a Substance Abuse Program on Wednesday evening, January 14, at the Parish Hall located on Maple Street in Nashville, adjacent to the church. ara Donk on oof the Barry Carla County Substance Abuse Department will be the speearment paker at the w 7 p.m. event. This program is open to all parents and other interested adults in the community. For further information, contact Ruth Hughes at 8521978. Krizek advises farmers to ttake the exam this winter to avoid conflicts with planting and harvesting schedules in 1981. However, farmers will only be allowed to take the re-certification test within 120 days prior to the expiration date. Exams are administered every Tuesday; Wednesday and Thursday morning and afternoon, at the Lewis Cass Building basement in Lansing. Call the Michigan Department of Agriculture 517-373-1087 to schedule an appointment. A recertification exam is scheduled for Charlotte on Tuesday. February 10 from 1 - 4 p.m. at the 4-H Building located oh the fairgrounds in Charlotte. per-­ o e. Interested per sons must make reserreservations with the Extension Service by January 30, 1981. Please call 543-2310. O Here’s to a new, 29.50 JAN’81 e SON »nC ...come on in for an indi­ vidual hair design just right Action - Ads for yoO and your lifestyle! 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 B^onday. Tuesday thru Saturday 16 a.m. to 5 p.m. We've expert stylists ready to please you! /fancy. f 4 i/.jeaia op p 157 S. Main, Vermontville, Ml Ph. 726-0330 O �The Maple Volley News. Nashville, Tuesday. January 13. 1981 —Page 6 Public invited to hear update on Nashville’s ‘master plan A public meeting next week between Gove Associates Inc. and the Nashville business com­ munity will provide an up­ date on the firm’s development of a master plan for downtown Nash­ ville. The meeting is set for 7:30 p.m. Wednesday, January 21, at the Com'munity Center in Putnam Park. All present business people as well as prospective new Nashville merchants and the general public, are urged to attend. Gove, a Kalamazoo-based engineering and consulting firm, was awarded a $7,500 contract last year to design the master plan. Funding for the project came as part of a $405,000 Community Block Grant for the greater Nash­ ville area from the U.S. Dept, of Housing and Urban Development. The Gove assignment was one of several projects designated for the townships of Castleton and Maple Grove and the village of Nashville through the federal grant. Several earlier meetings have provided local input sought by Gove for developing the master plan, and in April a committee of five local businessmen were named to act as a liason between the community and the engineering firm. Also in April, boundaries for the project were set. The district covered in the ware. The contract with Gove covers only development of a master plan. The im­ plementation of any recommendations will rest with the individual property owners or merchants. Gove representatives have indicated, however, that they expect to be able to steer local businessmen to available funding and low­ cost loans for the suggested improvements. master plan is bordered by the Thornapple River on the north, the railroad tracks on the south, Water Aileron the west, and Pine Alley on the east. The district also en­ compasses Nashville’s municipal parking lot, west of Main Street. A merchant survey and preliminary draft plan recently compiled by Gove are available for inspection before the January 21 meeting by contacting Jerry Brumm at Nashville Hard- Save energy, heat with wood If you are wondering whether to heat with wood, then you will be interested in the MSU Cooperative Ex­ tension Service comparison of energy costs. According to Allen Krizek, County Extension Director, based on current prices of home heating fuels and firewood, it is cheaper to heat with wood if your home is heated with either propane, No. 2 fuel oil, or electricity. However, if your home is heated with either coal or natural gas, Krizek cautions that it is cheaper to use the furnace then to burn wood. Natural gas is the most cost efficient home heating fuel. Firewood would need to cost less then $12.65 per face cord to be more cost efficient than natural gas. With the going rate of firewood at $35.00 per face cord, natural gas is the obvious choice. In the case of fuel oil, one could afford to pay up to $45.94 per face cord of wood and still heat their home cheaper with wood than oil. The corresponding price for propane is $43.49 per face cord, and $69.39 per face cord for electricity. Since firewood is priced con­ siderably cheaper, the cost adventage is with wood heat. Cost comparisons are based on a 50 percent ef­ ficient, air-tight wood stove fueled with oak firewood. Action - Ads SEPTIC TANK CLEANING: Approved by Michigan Department of Health. Call Menzo HoWe, Charlotte. Phone 543-0173. (tfn) SMEf HOURS: 9 a.m. - 5:30 p.m. Monday thru Saturday (FORMERLY SIMON PHARMACY) 852-0845 207 Main St., Nashville DOLLAR Stretcher SALE JANUARY 13th thru 24th QUANTITIES ARE LIMITED — Pick up flyer in store — 89c (Y-182) 2 for 4-roll Pk. > (Y-183,84) $ J99 WHITE HI-DRI PAPER TOWELS (X-6448) . 20”x27 I size Caron Latch Hook Rug Kits Assorted designs. Rexall VITAMIN National Semiconductor 08 Compact and light­ weight with memory and percentage func­ tions. — SORRY — These items DID NOT ARRIVE: Wahl Headquarters Haircutting Kit GREAT SAVINGS! A basic starter set for at-home hair cutters. (X-6459). The Lion varsity basketball team dropped two contests last week. Tuesday’s 76-36 decision was to Pennfield. The seventh state ranked Pennfield squad took command early with a 15-10 first quarter score. Valley never threatened as the powerful host team continued to build their lead holding the Lions to 5 points in the third quarter while netting 20 themselves. John Kent led Valley scorers with 13, and Pat Kersjes added 8 points. The Lions came close Friday night at Lakeview but came away empty in the second half to give the Wildcats a league victory 68­ 46. Maple Valley controlled the sluggish first quarter 10­ 8. All 8 of Lakeview’s points coming at the hands of all­ conference player, Brook Lewis. But, Lakeview came out shooting in the second quarter and scored 14 unanswered points holding the (.ions scoreless until 4 minutes left in that quarter. Then junior guard, Eric Wolff, sparked a Lion comeback scoring 7 of his total 9 points in the Lion spurt. John Kent added 4 points to the comeback. Then the Lions held the Wildcats scoreless for over 3 minutes until two Lakeview free throws were scored. Terry Pierce finished the first half scoring for Valley tieing the game at 27 all. Valley came back cold in the second halfwhile Wildcat Brook Lewis and Dave Harris combined to put the game out of reach scoring 27 of 41 second half points. Maple Valley scored only 19 second half points. The Lions will host Por­ tland on Tuesday, game time is 5:30 for the J.V.s. Friday night the Lions will travel to Central Montcalm. Valley JV’s edge Pennfield, lose to Lakeview won the game with two free throws with two seconds left. Leading the scoring for Maple Valley were Tony Dunkelberger, 28 pts.; Mickey Mahon, 15 pts.; Pete Koetje and Dan Keech each -scored six points. The leading rebounder was Tony Dunkelberger with 10; Alan Hamilton, 5 rebounds; Mickey Mahon, 5 rebounds; The Maple Valley 7th Siple, 8 pts.; Mark Martin, 5 and Randy Joostburns, 4 grade basketball team lost a pts.; Mike Smith, 4 pts.; rebounds. The JVs hit 17 of 26 very close game, 34-35, in Robert Myers and Jordan free throws in the game. The JV Lions took a lead in overtime to Olivet Wed- Ferrier, 2 pts. each; and first quarter at Paul Travis with 1 pt. The the nfesday night, at Olivet. Lakeview, 11-8, but were Scoring for M. V. were T.R. team made a fine effort and Myers With 12 pts.; Mike there was a lot of team down 24 to 21 at the half. The third quarter they were support; outscored 17 to 8. The turning point in the game was a six point play by M.V. 7th graders win in double Lakeview in the third overtime, 40 - 37 quarter. They scored on a missed assignment, two shot The Maple Valley. 7th the end of the first overtime, technical by a Maple Valley grade basketball squad sending the teams into player, and scored 2 points came from behind to tie double-overtime. Some when they got the ball out of Hastings at the end of excellent offensive ball bounds. handling by Chris Tyler regulation time. Scoring for Maple Valley The score was tied again at forced Hastings to commit a were Tony Dunkelberger, 11 foul. pts.; Mickey Mahon, 8 pts.; Tyler scored the first shot Dan Keech, 7 pts.; Randy Maple Valley Schools but missed the bonus. T.R. Joostberns, 7 pts.; Pete Myers pulled down the Koetje, 4 pts.; Dan Halsey, 3 LUNCH MENU rebound and scored, putting pts.; Doug Hill, 2 pts.; and Monday,January 19 the game out of reach with 7 Alan Hamilton, 1 pt. Fishwich, Tarter Sauce, seconds left. The Lions are hoping to Cole Slaw, Apple Crisp, T.R. Myers led the Lions stop the fast break Tuesday Cookies, Milk. scoring with 17 pts. Followed and do a better job Tuesday, January 20 by Mike Siple with 12, Mark Lasagna, Green Beans, Martin and Robert Myers rebounding on Tuesday when Pears, Peanut Butter with 5 each and Chris Tyler they play league rival Portland at home at 5:30 Sandwich, Milk. with 1. p.m. Wednesday, January 21 . Hot Ham & Cheese on Bun, Peas, Applesauce, Milk. Thursday, January 22 Baked Chicken, Mashed Potatoes & Butter, Green Beans, Pears, Bread & Butter Sandwich, Milk. Friday, January 23 Pizza, Corn, Pickles, Pineapple, Milk. The JVs had two road trips this week, winning on Tuesday, 57-54, at Pennfield and losing Friday at Lakeview, 56-43. Tuesday’s game was extremely close the whole time, with Maple Valley being down most of the first halfbut leading 27 to 26 at the half on a shot by Pete Koetje. At the end of three quarters, the Lions trailed 38 to 42. They came to life in the fourth quarter and finally 7 th grade loses squeaker No school Jan. 16 r • GE Rechargeable Battery Sets • Cabots Henna Care • Regal Silverstone sf! Gourmet pan MJ • Oyster Electric Hydro Lax Foot -Jal Massager • Lighted Compact KS) • Uno Card Game Maple Valley Lions drop two Attention Senior Citizens White colors /J or HI-DRI Bathroom Tissue Sports Ifjtr The first semester at Maple Valley Schools ends Friday, January 16. School will not be in session for any students in grades K-12 at Maple Valley on that day (Friday, January 16). Teachers will be completing records in the morning, and in the afternoon an in-service meeting will be held related to career education. 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 Phone 945-9554 for Want-Ads January 5th Hours: Mon., Wed. & Fri. thru Dec. and Jan. 2nd APPOINTMENTS AVAILABLE �MACE Pharmacy HOWARD GOODENOUGH '-fireet 207 N. MAIN NASHVILLE < SUPPUES FOR CAKE AND CANDY FOR ALL OCCASIONS! RENTAL PANS AVAILABLE! 1 852-0845 CAKE, CANDY, AND CHOCOLATE MOLDING SUPPUES MON.-THURS. 10-5 PHONE 517-726-0652 HOURS: Monday thru Saturday 9:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Curtis Craft Center 205 S. Main, Nashville il%l ta * 650SwMain St., Vermontville, Mich. 49096 l HOMETOWN I LUMBER YARD Phone 852-9338 — and—, *hj*< ijS Only one life—trill soon lx-past Nashville Flowers & Jewelry *"•5 Shop with the Personal Touch Complete Floral Service 311 N. Main St. Wedding Consultation P.O. Box G ... by Appointment Nashville, Ml. 49073 Invitations, Napkins, Matches Ph. (517) 852-9610 HELEN M. CURTIS ELSIE L. ARBOUR If you would like to become a sponsor on this page, call ®* *' *ft hrrtnt tfantta^h ® ** hfatah '’•iftlk feec fci lUp 945-9554 ‘■*t«ikiiw,llU J-Ad Graphics, Inc.,^Hastings W* **** isiiibjiijf third quarto j ■taring MIOH Hit tap ^raisp Irinin ii 4i BANK and TRUST 0r.Bt[si sisscd issues *• 'tamta !*■*• falM Nashville Branch tat tat frigtq^k ■ fan fell tank ftaV" 1 Phone 852-9797 ?£sss ass asA sps: “•“*5X5 w wief 5§ *«*«i I 219 S. State St. 233 N. Main, Nashville k Sorinjtota' pttarii Rittatafc This may be a day when human life is regarded very cheaply, but to God a man’s life is very precious. The Bible declares that God loves mankind because He wants to. Now one who loves seeks to meet the needs and desires ofthe one loved. So it is with God. God created Adam sinless, but Adam sinned, “By one man sin entered into the world, and death by sin; and so death passed upon all men, for that all have sinned” (Romans 5:12). “Christ hath once suffered for sins, the just for the unjust, that He might bring us to God” (I Peter 3:18). Adam’s sin left us spiritually dead, dying physically, subject to eternaljudgment. Believing in Christ’s death makes a man spiritually alive, dying physically yet, but no longer subject to eternal judgment; for he has “passed from death into life” (John 5:24b). What God has done for man meets man’s need (life) and clears the way for every other blessing. One is not told to “Smile, God loves you,” but to believe God. Then you will smile, having your-sins forgiven and eternal life your present possession. Pastor Marvin Potter MAPLE GROVE BIBLE CHURCH 203 N. Main St., Nashville A;^1 Nashville, Mich. 852-0882 Trowbridge Service - AUTO SERVICE CENTER 130 S. Main St., Vermontville 726-0569 REALTOR' WOLEVER’S REALESTATE FLSIE E. WOLEVER ] 26 S. Main St. BROKER Nashville, Ml. 49073 RES. (517) 726-0637 office (517) 852-1501 HECKER Insurance 225 N. MAIN STREET NASHVILLE, MICHIGAN Telephone: 852-9680 Ifefalta tatoJM ibtaU- Jooslberes,i i Un the ndpta? pts.; ' isrietti AhiBsM fetai’k’ hifalta jtpfeW'®' «F*ta ui *1* aai»t irimifin tat mj® itj iH*. tfrsTjfr Pnitai^ta' F» STANTON Real Estate & Auctioneers Vermontville — Nashville 726-0181 MS 852-1717 219 Washington St., Nashville REV. LEONARD PUTNAM 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 CHURCH OF THE NAZARENE -ooocoooooocooez- 301 Fuller St. , Nashville Sunday School . 9:45 a.m. Sunday School .. TO a.m. Sunday: Sunday: A.M. Worship 10:45 b.m.A.M. Worship .. IT 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 & Worshipp............. 77 p.m. Prayer Meeting .. 7 p.m. REV. REV. J. G. BOOMER Lonny L. Kienutske GUARANTEED APPLIANCES Phone... 852-9724 MAPLEGROVE BIBLE CHURCH AREA CHURCH SCHEDULES Sunday School ..10a.m.- UN|TED METHODIST CHURCH Sunday: North State, Nashville A.M. Worship ..11 a.m. 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 CHURCH Worship at the church of your choice .. . but make religion a part of your life. Richard wadsworth 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 FIRST CONGREGATIONAL South Main, Vermontville CHURCH 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) south of Nashville) 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 Sunday School .. 10 a.m. 11 a.m. Church School. 9:30 a.m. A.M. Service Churth 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 110 S. Main, Vermontville' REV. DAVE FLEMING Sun. A.M. Worship.9:15 -zsococcxSunday School..... 10:15 ASSEMBLY OF GOD CHURCH PASTOR STEVEN L. REID 8593 Cloverdale Road ('/a mile East of M-66, 5 miles 803 Reed St., Nashville Sunday School .. 10 Sunday: A.M. Worship ., i i Evening Worship . 7 Wednesday Evening: Prayer Meeting .. 7 a.m. a.m. p.m. Corner of Kalamo Highway and Ionia Rd. Welcomes you to all of its services: Sunday Schdol .. 10 a.m. A.M. Worship 1 a.m. P.M. Worship ... 7 p.m.l p.m. REV. CLARENCE SHAVER Assoc. Ministers are: David & Kathleen Yeomans Rev. Viola Sampsek. REV. ROBERT G. TAYLOR Special Prayer,for your needs J �The Mople Valley News Nashville Tuesday. January 13. 1981 — Page 8 Farm land tax abatement may take A sting out of tax notices Senator Richard Allen 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 a minimum of ten (10) years. By enrolling he places a restrictive convenant upon his land which prohibits non­ farm 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 (property tax) divided by .07 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. A farmer may get out of the program either at the end of the contract period (normally ten years), or if warranted, may be released earlier. PANELING When the contract period expires, the farmer may re­ enroll or get out. If the farmer chooses to get out of the program, a lien is placed upon the property in the amount of the total tax benefit for the last seven (7) years. If the farmer later renews the agreement, the lien is discharged. 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 Count, 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 Depart­ ment. For all your 20 selections in stock INSURANCE NEEDS from... TERESA JONES See or Call... See us for Kitchen and Bath Cabinets. HOMETOWN YOUR FULL SERVICE lumber yard DELIVERIII6-PUNMING-ESTIMkTIII6-S*VINC j- Call and Compare...852-O882 Nashville TRUMBLE AGENCY ^uto-Owners Insurance -1 block East on the tracks Vermontville Ph. 517-726-0634 or 726-0580 CITIZEN'S ELEVATOR Your Headquarters for. .. CUSTOM APPLICATION of Fertilizers, weekly report from: The recently achieved, legislative reform of Michigan’s worker com­ pensation and unem­ ployment laws, after years of endeavor and frustration inside and outside the Legislature, is a positive note at the end of a finan­ cially dismal year. This reform does for Michigan business and labor what the holidays do for our spirit, rejuvenating our hope for the future. A brief glance at some facts shows how badly reform was needed: 22,000 disabled Michigan workers presently receive inadequate benefit assistance. When inflation is running amuck near 20 percent levels, workers injured on the job cannot be expected to support their families onless and $10,000 a year. The present system has been equally cruel to em­ ployers. Exorbitant worker compensation rates, higher here than in every surrounding state, have made it next to impossible for our businesses to com­ pete with manufacturing concerns in neighboring states. As an example, the average premium for a dairy farmer - employer in Ohio, Indiana, Illinois and Wisconsin is only $647 per year per employee. In Mic­ higan, that same premium is $1,504. However, an injured dairy farm worker is conpensated better in those other four states. The average yearly benefit in such a case would be almost $2,200 higher annually outside of Michigan. Such gross inadequacies of the system helped cause manufacturing to provide 11 percent less of the jobs in this state in 1978 than it did in 1956. The fact is that Michigan has been perceived to be an unhealthy place to conduct business. My colleagues and I acknowledge that neither business nor labor got everything they wanted in this package of reform bills. However, the compromise necessary to reach reac agreement on this issue was recognized as the only alternative to a continued economic depression. depression “On balance, the legislation is a good as we can expect on a very tough political issue in a major industrial state with extreme labor - management in­ tensity,” summed up the Senate Republican leaders involved in the negotiations preparatory to the bills’ introduction. The following changes to the present system will be effected: Family planning clinics set The Barry-Eaton District Health Department will hold Family Planning clinics in January on the 2nd and 4th Tuesdays at the Health Department, 220 W. Court Street. An appointment can be made by calling the Health Department, 945■9516. Walk-in hours each Tuesday and Friday, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Teens welcome, 870 S.. 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Citizen's Elevator Company -- Most workers injured after the effective date of the act (January 1, 1982) will receive increased benefits up to 90 percent of the state’s average weekly wage (for example, in 1981, a highwage worker injured under the present formula can receive a maximum of only $210 per week; under the new formula, the same worker now would be receiving up to $282 per week); - All workers injured between 1965 and 1979 and still disabled, would receive an increase in their com­ pensation rates (some in excess of 50 percent) through a state-funded supplement; - Greater proofs of eligibility will have to be offered before retirees can collect compensation; - The minimum floor for benefits will be wiped out ending the situation in which an employer sometimes is required to pay an injured worker more in com­ pensation than he or she receivedin wages; under the new agreement, the worker will receive 80 percent of his or her spendable income with no minimum (except in cases of death or certain serious losses); -- Higher standards of proof will be required for conditions which would be the result of normal aging rather than work-related injury; Compensation for mental and emotional problems will have ‘ to be f based on actual not imagined - events in the work place; - Workers’ compensation and unemployment com­ pensation could no longer be collected for the same period. In unemployment in­ surance, the following-major changes were agreed to for the period of March 1, 1981, to April 1, 1983: - Each claimant will receive a weekly benefit equal to 70 percent of the individual’s after-tax ear­ nings, up to a maximum benefit equal to 58 percent of the state average weekly wage. For 1981, this will mean a maximum weekly benefit of $182; - Persons who voluntarily quit or are discharged for will misconduct be disqualified for benefits; New minimum qualifications for benefit entitlement require at least 18 weeks of employment (up from 14) and weekly ear­ nings of at least $67 (up from $25). These changes could be the beginning of the revitalization -of our economy. I have good cause to hope for a happy new year for all our state’s people. Look your best this winter! Special Offers... January Good thru January 27th, 1981. Highlighting or Frosting »10" Slightly more for longer hair. Regular $1JLf>^J5O Retouching Permanent Special $£^92 00 FREE Products! ... PPT CONDITIONER with every permanent done From our licensed manicurist... Pedicures Price o„y ’975 with purchase of Sculptured Nails Acrylic only... *25.00 Organic only... *30.00 OPEN MONDAY THRU SATURDAY REDKEN rnupi rrr 112 E. Court St., Hastings Ph.(616)9488767 • Edge HAIRDESIGNERS 2 �The Maple Valley News. Nashville. Tuesday. January 13, 1981 — Poge 9 Scouts learn ‘first aid’ from ambulance personell 'N k << ■ !! n*5? 5? s: *L* si.%! S %S 77^ %^ 5JiH» JhiH»S 5hS VJj4 Jj4 *< While the Boy Scouts in Nashville Troop 177 were studying first aid for skill awards and merit badges, they thought it would be interesting to visit the Castleton and Maple Grove townships’ ambulance building recently. Ambulance attendents Douglas Aspinall, George Williams and Rodney Serambin volunteered to answer questions and give demonstrations to the troop. They demonstrated first aid techniques and showed and explained to the boys how they would handle different emergency and accident situations. The attendents also demonstrated how to give oxygen and how to stop bleeding. They discussed the signs of heart attacks, strokes, epilepsy, and other emergencies. During the visit to the ambulance building, the Scouts were shown how to install a back board on a person with a potential neck and back injury from a car accident. They also watched a demonstration on giving artifical respiration. Boy Scout Eugine Dufie volunteered to let the ambulance attendant put him in a pair of inflatible pants that are used on bleeding patients. The pants were not inflated, but Scout Master Paul Kesler said it was a wonderful demonstration. “The Boy Scouts had a lot of questions answered.” *4?w w ■^i uh* S *{,*“>?» S5 k*iR*11 *i1* ^it R i it f« Learning about first aid and emergency care took on a lot more meaning for the scouts, thanks to the personell at the Castleton and Maple Grove ambulance service. “The citizens in the community have a wellequipped ambulance and expertly trained personell,” he commented. “During the day time, the local people on hand attend the ambulance. After 6:00, three people are assigned for each shift and through the night.” S& & >.* I'S’”’' KSiJS EATON COUNTY FARM AND HOME CALENDAR “There is a lot of pride among the attendants and civic minded merchants that either man it or hire personell that do,” said Kesler. The emergency number for the Nashville area is 852­ 0810. Nashville’s Troop 177 is sponsored by the local VFW Post 8260. Snowmobile Club members urged to obey Vermontville laws Many demonstrations and discussions of first aid and emergency techniques were viewed by Troop 177 when they visited the local ambulance service. a . S^* a ^S^* Eugene Dufie volunteered to try on the inflatible pants that ambulance personell use on bleeding victims. j (photos supplied) Auto Service CENTER QUALITY WORKMANSHIP TRANSMISSION REPAIRS BODY & BUMP SERVICE WHEEL ALIGNMENT & BALANCING TUNE-UPS & MUFFLERS MAJOR 0VERHAULVr5\ BRAKES Use your Mobil Credit Card or- If you are a snowmobile owner who lives in or visits the town of Vermbntville, there are laws that must be obeyed. Lately, there have been a rash of snowmobile en­ thusiasts riding on the wrong streets and on the sidewalks. This is dangerous and illegal, comments member Greg Hoefler. The Maple Valley Drift­ Skipper Snowmobile Club of Vermontville urges all snowmobile riders to follow the rules of our valuable ordinance, he said. This ordinance basically states that (1) No riding on any sidewalk, (2) 15 m.p.g. maximum speed, (3) Stay to the extreme right side of the street, (4) Obey all normal traffic laws at all in­ tersections, (5) Parking of snowmobiles is permitted west of the fire barn and adjacent to the hardware store, (6) NO riding is permitted on North, South East or West Main Streets 130 S. Main St., Vermontville - Ph. 726-0569 (these are paved). In other words, our young ordinance is allowing a snowmobiler to use the adjacent side streets as ones shortest route in or out <jf the village limits in a safe and prudent manner, said Hoefler. Our snowmobile club wants to keep this privilege ofbeing able to get in and out of town to enjoy our designated club trail, which can be used by snowmobilers and cross-country skiiers alike, he noted.* If you are interested in joining the club this year and riding its trails, call Charlotte CoweD at 726-0356 or Olie Shumaker at 726-0009. Anyone who observes a violator of this ordinance is asked to contact the Ver­ montville Police Depart­ ment. Let’s keep snowmobiling safe and fun. In our sophisticated society, we can point with pride that in the last 15 years more has been written about death, grief, and bereavement than in all pre­ vious recorded history. We are pleased that these ’open letters' have been a part of that wholesome education to the realities of life and death for our community. FUNERAL DIRECTORS 4-H Calligraphy workshop planned Nancy Diuble, 4-H youth agent, reports that a new 4-H project for 1981 is Calligraphy. To aid leaders and members in learning more about this project, a workshop will be held on Sautrday, January 17 from 10 a.m. to noon at Kardel Hall on the Charlotte Fairgrounds. All participants are asked to register for the workshop by calling the Cooperative Extension Service office at 543-2310, Thursday, January 15. Participants should also bring standard ruled notebook paper and ap­ proximately $1.00 to cover the cost of a chisel felt point pen, which will be provided. Community Events DUO-MEMORY PICTURES CAKES 99 ea STORE COUPON none FLANNEL SHIRTS MENS, LADIES and CHILDRENS SHIRTS *1.00 OFF | STORECOUPON INSULATED UNDERWEAR MENS, WOMENS & CHILDRENS I TOPS or BOTTOMS 40*OFFe Sponsored by Nashville PTO, pic­ tures will be taken at Fuller St. and Kellogg Schools, Thursday, Jan. 15th. Pre-schoolers, older students and adults wishing to have their picture call Arayce Robot Robotham ... taken may callArayce 852-1616, for an appointment. (1-13) 4-H SHOOTING SPORTS MEETING PLANNED EXPIRES JANUARY 17,1981 | A planning meeting for all interested adult and teen leaders in the 4-H shoot­ ing sports project is scheduled for Saturday, January 17, at 10 a.m. It will be held in the Extension Office, 126 N. Bostwick, Charlotte. Future plans will be discussed. Plan to come, share your ideas help determine the direction of thisand project. of this project. EXPIRES JANUARY 17, 1981 HOURS: Action - Ads FOR SALE: Barn beams, sizes 10-25 ft. long. Phone 852-0914, Nashville- FUNERAL HOME Phone 852-0840 In-Store BAKERY Specials Variety of COFFEE 'Voqt' in Nashville Dilly BREAD........loaf 89 BankAmericard (VISA) Trowbridge Service Wednesday. January 14 - 4-5 p.m. 4-H Drama Club, Ex­ tension Office, 126 N. Bostwick. Charlotte. Thursday. January 15 - 7:30 - 10:00 p.m. First in Series of Horse Science Shortcourse, MSU. Friday, January 16 - 9:30 - 2 p.m. Daily Seminar for Farm and Non-Farm Women. Holiday Inn, Jackson. Call Ex­ tension Office for more information, 543-2310. Saturday. January 17 - 10 a.m. Shooting Sports Planning Meeting for 4-H leaders. Extension Office, 126 N. Bostwick, Charlotte. Monday. January 19 - 7:30 p.m. West-side 4-H Personal Appearance Style Revue planning meeting. Extension Office, 126 N. Bostwick, Charlotte. Tuesday, January 20 - 7 p.m. 4-H Special Riding Volunteer Association to meet, Extension .Office, 126 N. Bostwick, Charlotte. Wednesday, January 21 - 4-5 p.m. 4-H Drama Club, Ex­ tension Office, 126 N. Bostwick, Charlotte. Thursday, January 22-9 a.m. - 3:15 p.m. Central Michigan Bean Day - Soybean and Dry Bean production & Marketing. Lunch provided. Lake Odessa Community Center. Reser­ vations requested at Extension Office, 543-2310. Thursday, January 22 - 6:30 - 9:30 p.m. 4-H Family Roller Skating at Adam’s Skating Center, Lansing Rd., Charlotte. Saturday, January 24 -10-12 noon 4-H Rabbit Clinic Kardel Hall, Charlotte Fairgrounds. New cages will be built in afternoon. Monday, January 26 - 7:30 p.m. 4-H Horse Quiz Bowl Practice, Kardel Hall, Charlotte Farigrounds. Tuesday, January 27 - Registration due at Extension Office, 543-2310, for “How To Cope With Stress” class, to be held February 3. Wednesday, January 28 - 4-5 p.m. 4-H Drama Club, Ex­ tension Office, 126 N. Bostwick, Charlotte. Saturday, January 31 -10 a.m. - 3 p.m. County-wide Snow Sculpture Contest, Old Courthouse lawn, downtown Charlotte. Reservation due January 23. Call 543-2310. Tuesday, February 3 - 9 - 11:30 a.m. “How To Cope With Stress” workshop with slides, group activities to help with stress, affecting various age groups. Free and open to all at First Baptist Church, Charlotte. Call 543-2310 to pre-register by January 27. Your Friendly Spartan Store! MARKETS 9 a m. - 3 p.m. 999 REED STREET ... in NASHVILLE �The Maple Valley News, Nashville, Tuesday, January 13. 1981 Page 10 The rail link — is it strangling American agriculture? By John Baer. Extension Ag. elevators and small com­ munities. For some farmers, Agent The origin of many towns grain transportation in the mid-Michigan area problems can begin before can be traced to a crossing of they leave their driveway a wagon trail and railroad and head for the local line, or a local elevator. elevator. Many folks of this area are Even today, the farm elevator is the major annoyed by the slowness of business and the biggest large farm machinery as it employer of many American travels our country roads or small towns. So it’s little the endless line of grain wonder that the local wagons at an elevator during elevators are a vital link in harvest. However, few the food marketing chain of people truely understand the headaches American farm products. transportation which occur in producing the When you think of all the ■Services provided by the world’s largest crop. To most elevators, rail local elevator, a major one is a transportation link to* service is the key to their markets. A panel offarmers, business. “Most elevators agribusiness men, and won’t stay in business very transportation specialist long if they lose their branch were asked to address some line service,” was the of the major problem of the consenses of these panel local elevator and the members. Is there evidence following are some of their to document this statement? Several mid-western comments. There was unanimous universities have conducted agreement that the primary studies which concluded goal of our national grain otherwise. One study measured the transportation system should be to increase its volume of business done by efficiency so as to relieve elevators which had recently some of the hardships lost their branch line rail currently faced by many service. These elevators Nashville Village. Council -MINUTES OF REGULAR MEETING The regular meeting of the Nashville Village Council held December 18, 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. Motion by Tobias, supported by Curtis to pay Mid­ west Bank Note Co. $361.00 for the printing of the bonds. All ayes. Motion carried. Motion by Hughes, supported by Tobias to pay Bendzenski and Company $4,460.47 for professional ■Services in connection with the development sale and delivery of the sewage bonds. All ayes. Motion carried. Motion by Rizor, supported by Hinckley to adopt Traffic Control Ordinance No. 12-18-80 - No parking at any time on the East side of M-66 (Main St.) from Kellogg Street north to fifty feet north of Brumm Road. All nayes, motion defeated. Motion by Hughes, supported by Curtis to give Village employees $20.00 Christmas gift certificate to be spent locally. All ayes, motion carried. Motion by Tobias, supported by Hughes to close Village Hall and all Village employees have holidays one half day on December 24 and 31 and All Day on December 25 and January 1. All ayes, motion carried. Motion to adjourn by Tobias, supported by. Hughes. Meeting adjourned at 7:40 p.m. Harold Christiansen-, President Date: Jan. 8, 1981 Susan M. 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However, is the repairing of main lines the best investment that can be made to speed grain to ex­ port terminals? Why have some main lines fallen into such a rundown stafe and should every main line be preserved? There was no “master plan” for railroads, when their development took place. Railroads, along with the rivers, brought people to the new territories, hauled in machinery, supplies, and hauled out grain and livestock. No highway system existed, no branch lines reached out from the main lines lines.' Elevators sprouted up every 5 -10 miles so that farmers could haul grain and other products by horse and wagon. It is clear that many of the major grain producing states are “overrailroaded”. There are simply too many miles of track chasing too little business. For example, until the Rock Island line was ordered dissolved, there were five main lines between Omaha and Chicago, five between the Twin Cities and Chicago, Kansas City and St. Louis, and Kansas City and Houston. It is in these areas and others with an over abundance of trackage that the main lines (and branch lines) are in the poorest shape. Why? One of the most widely held beliefs is that railroad trackfe are in bad shape because earnings were not put back into the railroad, but were instead used to diversify into other business interests. This-idea was started by Penn Central, who indeed did “bleed” the railroad in an attempt to diversify. Penn Central is now a part of Conrail, the government-financed railroad serving much of the N.E. at an annual cost to the taxpayers of 200 - 400 million. However, an Interstate Commerce Commission investigation could find no wide spread proof that railroads companies were diverting earnings into other businesses. The most likely reason for lack of rail investment is simply lack of profits. While locomotives and rail cars, which can be financed through banks and trusts, borrowing to build railroad track is not an option to the majority of railroad com­ panies. Allowing railroads to increase rates or reduce branch lines in order to in­ crease earnings is the most effective way to improve service. From a farmer’s point of view, it is probably better to be served by elevators located on a single profitable railroad than to have the choice of selling to many elevators located on unprofitable lines. Every year we face the headaches of an unorganized national rail system. Those who are lucky enough to have good rail service, are glad they do and those who don’t, wish they did. When one looks at how the con­ sumer’s dollar is spent for food, there is more than just a few -pennies in tran­ sportation. WINDSHILD SOLVENT—Several companies which have sold diluted windshield wiper solvent have agreed to make refunds or replacements to motorists who sprayed their windows and had the liquid freeze. If this happened to you, take the container back to the store at which, you purchased it, and inquire about the refund. FIRE DRIVERS EXEMPTED — Drivers of fire-fighting vehicles will no longer have to obtain a special endorsement from the state in order to lawfully operate the trucks, under legislation recently signed into law by Governor William Milliken. Now, drivers of large fire trucks will be required to meet only training standards established by the Michigan Fire Firghters Training Council. ENROLLMENTS UP — State college enrollments in­ creased by 2,500 students in 1980, bringing the total to 516,939. It was only the third time that the state’s college student population has topped the half million mark. Traditionally, enrollments rise during difficult economic times. SALARY DEDUCTIONS — Attorney General Frank Kelley rilled last week that school districts may deduct pay from the salaries of teachers who have taken more than the agreed-upon leave time. In the ruling, Kelley said districts may deduct more than the cost of hiring a substitute teacher. MICHIGAN’S COASTLINE — The federal government will continue funding projects to create public recreational sites and to fight erosion along the state’s Great Lakes shoreline. The federal government will send Michigan $1.9 million for the projects through September, and $450,000 in state and local funds will also be raised. Dressing to save energy. By Margaret Ann Ross.^Ext. Home Economist With energy costs con­ tinuing to skyrocket, we are looking for ways to stay warm in our homes this winter and still save on fuel bills. Clothing can make a difference. The more clothing we wear the war­ mer we’ll be. A woman can be almost two-degrees warmer just by wearing slacks instead of a skirt. Layering clothes helps to keep you warm too. Several lightweight loose layers of clothing will keep you warmer than one heavy layer because air is trapped between the layers of clothing. The air is warmed by body heat 'and in turn insulates the body. An active person naturally generates more heat, so fewer layers are needed to be com­ fortable. As activity decreases from heavy work to walking to sitting and finally to sleeping, the body burns off less heat so more layers are necessary to retain the heat the body does produce. The number of layers is directly related to the amount of warmth created but this should not be confused with weight — more weight does CARD OF THANKS Thank you to all the folks who gave us gifts at Christmas. Lansing State Journal carriers, Marcia, Kenny & Randy Bishop CARD OF THANKS Thank you Cub Scouts and guitarist, Brownies, Girl Scouts and mothers for your joyous carols and gifts and thank you to the man who put up the. Christmas decorations and to those who are keeping our streets in such good condition. Happy to live in-Vermontville WATER HEATERS FOR SALE: Gas or electric. CARD OF THANKS Nashville Hardware, phone Our heartfelt thanks to all 852-0713. (tfn) those that showed so many kindnesses to our mother LAM AZ E CHILDBIRTH while at Jarvis Acres and in CLASSES are now being the hospital. The ladies of the offered in the area. Contact Methodist Church for the Connie Bertram, Mulliken lovely lunch, Rev. Salesbury Rd., Charlotte, (tfn) for his comforting words, FOR §ALE: 1965 Olds 88, 4 Vogt Funeral home for their many acts of kindness and door, automatic and air, for all that assisted in many excellent tires. Phone 852­ 0914, Nashville. ways. Your kftidness will long be remembered by... Phone 945-9554 for The Family of ACTION AOS Ethel Gaut Action Ads not necessarily mean more warmth. Absorbency affects a garment’s warmth. The more absorbent the gar­ ments, the more it will allow perspiration to evaporate from your skin and this is essential for keeping warm. The fiber content of a gar­ ment will tell you about its absorbency. Natural fibers such as cotton and wool are the most absorbent. Tight clothing, contrary to popular belief, does not keep you warmer. Tight clothing actually inhibits circulation so the body will not warm itself as efficiently. Also, there is less chance for air to be trapped in the clothing for insultion. However, garments which fit closely at the wrists, ankles and neck will provide better insulation than gar­ ments open at these areas. Turtleneck collars are warmer than open collars; ribbed or buttoncuffs are warmer than open sleeves; boots are warmer than shoes; pants are warmer than skirts. If any part of your body is cold, put on a hat or scarf. Almost 90 percent of body’s heat loss is at the head. If the head is covered, the excess heat that can’t escape goes to other places — the hands or feet — to keep them warm. With some careful plan­ ning, clothing can play an important role in saving fuel bills this winter. BRINGIN’HOME THE BACON With the Purina 1-2 Swine Worming Program Control all six of the most damaging types of worms Greatly reduce losses caused by infection of roundworms, noduTar worms, threadworms, lungworms.Gome in and ask us about the Purina 1-2 Swine Worming Program. FARMERS FEED SERVICE 1006 Railroad St., Hastings, Ml Ph. 945-9926 SWUM wtuna iru urina... pannng tomorrow planning omorrow with research today HOC WORMERO SWtNI ANO CATTLE WO« MLR Printed in U.S.A. �The Maple Valley News, Nashville, Tuesday, January 13, 1981 — Page 11 Vermontville police/ The village Pantry by Lana Oster w Trying to save a buck? Aren’t we all. So, for the next few weeks we’ll put together some ideas to help you out. Have you any idea just how much prices have gone up? Take a look at this chart and hold on to your wallets! Tsar Round Steak Sugar Bread Coffee 1 lb. 5 lbs. Loot 1944 $ 5$^ s»s <*HtS 1954 .45 .92 $ .34 $.09 .52 .17 $ .30 $ .64 1.10 .60 lit Butter Class Milk Its. Eggs 1 lb. 1 doz. ’/; gq|. $ lb. hd. .29 $.12 $ .45 .19 Mall Gas 1 gol. .50$.03 $ .72 .03 .29 .21 1964 1.07 .59 .21 .82 .57 M .25 .76 .05 .30 1976 1.71 2.28 .36 l.N .84 .78 .43 1.10 .13 .63 1980 3.40 2.80 .90 3.61 1.05 1.15 .60 1.90 .15 1.25 Community College. Fink is a veteran policeman of Detroit and Lansing departments. Besides serving Ver­ montville on a parRime basis, he is currently a mertiber of the Meridian Township Police Depart­ ment, a deputy of the Ingham County Sheriff's Department, and Chiefof the Sunfield Police Department. Technically, Fink cannot be chief of two villages so he is designated as Chief of Sunfield (village) and Chief of Vermontville Township. “We derive all our jurisdiction (locally) from Vermontville Township,” said Fink. “All traffic violations are cited under state law, not local or­ dinance.” The other members of Vermontville’s force also are part-time officers with the Sunfield Dept. Robert E. Doty is the assistant chief of police. He has a full-time job as manager of Doty Flower Shop in Grand Ledge. Robert W. Brogan is a lieutenant with the Ver­ montville Department. He is Continued from front employed full-time as a parking enforcement officer for the City of Lansing Police Dept, and also is a deputy with the Ingham County Sheriff’s Dept. James E. Fawcett, sergeant with the Ver­ montville force, is a former Barry County Sheriff’s deputy and former Lake Odessa police officer. Michael Gurecki is an officer and paramedic on the police squad. He is a full­ time paramedic for the Lansing Fire Dept, and also serves as a paramedic in­ structor at Lansing Com­ munity College. While Of­ ficer Gurecki is on duty at Vermontville, he always will be equipped with his medical kit to handle emergencies. He is under sponsorship of Hayes-Green-Beech Hospital in Charlotte. Chief Fink credits many with helping to establish the new Vermontville Police Department. He thanks the Michigan State Police post in Lansing — Capt. Eugene Rooker, who provided the radio for VTPD and authorized dispatch service Of course, these prices vary according to where you live and where you shop, but even during these times of rapidly increasing inflation, you can save a few pennies here and there and every penny counts! Here’s some ideas: 1. Find a bakery with a day-old discount or thrift­ store section. Buy twenty loaves at a time, if you have the storage space. A I’/z-lb. loaf of fresh bread runs around 90' whereas the same size loaf, day-old, runs around 20’. If you buy fresh bread, it’s usually a day or two before it’s all gone so it winds up being day-old anyway. BARRY COUNTY EXTENSION SERVICE 2. Buy powdered milk in large boxes. It will keep for a long time if the container is kept closed and dry. If your family doesn't care for the taste, keep three gallon-size jars in the refrigerator. Label one "Pow­ dered Milk" for cooking and the other two jars for January 12 -4-H Advisory Council, 8 p.m., Extension Office drinking milk. Buy one gallon of whole milk, pour half Conference Room, Hastings. into each jar and fill the remaining half with the P.M. January 12 - Agricultural Marketing Outlook and Alter­ Jt tastes fine and gives you two good gallons of drink­ natives, Dr. John (Jake) Ferris, POD classrooms, ina milk for the price of one. Lakewood High School, 8 p.m. 3. Avoid boxed mixes made for hamburger and January 13-Farmers Income Tax meeting, 10:30 a.m. - 2:30 skillet dishes. The ingredients in the mixes you can p.m., Community Building, Hastings. buy* separately and fix your own'hamburger dishes. January 14 - 4-H Saddle Leaders meeting, 7:30 p.m., Ex­ The cheapest way to prepare hamburger is in tension Office, Hastings. casseroles and meat loaves. Make several casseroles January 16,23,30 - Dairy Breeding Shortcourse, 10:30 a.m. and meat loaves at a time and freeze. Add nutrition, 2:30 p.m., Masonic Temple, Charlotte. taste and quantity to plain hamburger patties by January 17 - MMPA Annual meeting and dinner (Barry adding a little oatmeal and cup applesauce to each Eaton Local), Noon, Charlotte. lb. 4. Instead of whipping cream or cold-whip prepara­ tions, use canned milk. When well-chilled, canned milk whips up thick and fich. Be sure bowls< and beaters are chilled in the freezer, first. The colder the milk, beaters and bowls, the faster and thicker the milk whips. Add sugar and vanilla to taste. James A. Myers of Nash­ These are common sense ideas but quite often in ville has achieved placement our struggle to maintain good diets and complimentary on the fall quarter Dean’s tables, we lose hold of our common sense and just do List at Michigan the best that we can. So take time to check prices, Technological University by nutrition information, and learn comparison shopping. earning a grade point Take into consideration those unbranded labels and average of 3.5 or higher. your family's suggestions. You'll save $$$$ in the end He is a freshman at the university, studying and that's common sense! Next Week: A little more of the same - got an idea? engineering. A total of779 students were Send it in. CALENDAR of EVENTS *S&** B,ri|WlUll!j| j| ^itiipii ■ ‘ ffcvfata,. ~ 5 xs^iis® 1 ® Maid twii m r->® <ntgit|a(ikit tHtbMn ■ii mtsem ■m k in mu fa liis- is pl> it mt itt: kain ri is tfaypartdjwWj! Mb ^ptaikin! I laSSijett!^! nn stat Wfi |gjq HStMMM ,£5 jantoia'lstf n^a (n»U-»Mto U-»Mto Nashville student named to Mich. Tech. Dean’s list LTD LIMITED ARCTIC 2BDD wood burning furnace named to this list for the fall quarter. Michigan Tech in Houghton has an enrollment of 7,500 students. Morrison - Decker to be united Mr. and Mrs. Paul J. Morrison of Nashville are proud to announce the engagement of their daughter, Denise Lynne, to Brian Duane Decker, son of Mr. and Mrs. Orville L. Decker of Lake Odessa. Denise is a 1980 graduate of Maple Valley High School and is employed at the Maynard-Allen State Bank in Sunfield. Brian is a 1978 graduate of Lakewood High School and is employed at the Lake Odessa Co-op. No wedding date has been .set. at no cost to the new department; and Lt. Lamar Erb and Lt. Osler Rowe, both of whom helped set up the new department. Fink credits the City of Lansing Police Department which he says has been of great assistance in establishing the new department, helping out in numberous ways. Both Fink and Vermontville Village President Bill Mason extend special thanks to Ruth Wineman of Vermontville. She is a village trustee and chair­ person of the village coun­ cil’s police committee. They said Ruth is largely responsible for establish­ ment of the new police department and praised her work in doing seven months of research of other law enforcement agencies, etc., to determine the best options for police coverage fpr Vermontville. They also credit her with helping set up the VTPD. 18 18 18 n 18 ... on the ... 18th 18 18 18 18 KIM Special Birthday Wishes for a Very Special Daughter. & love, Mom 18 18 18 18 18 18 a 18 VERMONTVILLE TOWNSHIP BOARD will meet on these following elates each month in the Firebarn Office at the following times: 1:00 P.M.... Jan. 31, Feb. 28, Dec. 29,1981. 8:00 P.M.... March 26, April 30, May 28, June 25, July 30, Aug. 27, Sept. 24, Oct. 29, Nov. 24. The 1:00 P.M. meetings are an attempt to avoid winter weather postponement. JANICE BAKER Vermontville Twp. Clerk REGISTRATION NOTICE — FOR — Village Primary Election February 16,1981 To the Qualified Electors of the Village of Nashville 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, except 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 y g who may y APPLY TO ME PERSONALLY for such registration g . NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT I WILL BE AT MY OFFICE January 19,1981 - 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. WANTED Part-time KITCHEN HELP 725 Durkee 852-1900 at... MAPLE VALLEY SCHOOL Call 852-9699 at Nashville Village Hall, 206 N. Main Street For the purpose of REVIEWING the REGISTRATION and REGISTERING such of the qualified electors in said TOWNSHIP, CITY or VILLAGE as SHALL PROPERLY apply therefor. The name of no person but 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 �The Maple Valley News, Nashville, Tuesday, January 13, 1981 — Page 12 BOOU** BOOU CORN W1> llUllaW K VI "WE'RE SLASHING THE PRICES ON YOUR FAVORITE CUTS OF PORK — STOCK UP this week and save ... $$$" gee® HENRY HOUSE LEAN ASSORTED SLICED NEW POTATOES SMOKED PICNICS PORKCHOPS Ends and Center Cuts Mixed £& &NS1 89: FARMER PEET REPEETER sliced BACON • u..w P0RK *$11 29 CHOPS ECKRICHREG. FRESH : PORK : HOCKS ICY FRESH CALIFORNIA BROCCOLI 38® LB. 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HNNYsToODMARKE Phone 517-726-0640 160 S. Main Street — COUPON SAVINGS — VERMONTVILLE■ Duraf lame । GLIMITia1 Wn ITH t$50L0 OoR MgORsE I I EXPIRES JANUARY 17,1981. PRICES EFFECTIVE | THRU JANUARY 17, 1981.| $|3Q I 3 UHCRS.S S"COUO . . ■■ RIGHT TO LIMIT QUANTITIES.*■*■■■ M Ml ■■ M MB ■■ M ■■■■■■■■ Ml [. � https://barrycountyhistoryportal.org/files/original/21/795/MapleValleyNews_1981-01-20.pdf 45b6be8d18f4e4ef30d0cb8ac853cf17 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, Vol. 108 - No. 34 - Tuesday. January 20, 1981 Nashville fire damages Main Street building, Saturday Property damage estimated at $2,500 to $3,000 was sustained Saturday afternoon in a fire at 309 N. Main Street, in a building housing the William Stanton Real Estate office and two apartments. Most of the structural damage to the building occurred in a rear ground­ level apartment occupied by Mr. and Mrs. Bill Currier and their young daughter. An upstairs apartment currently is vacant. No one was in the building enter the smoke-filled at the time of the fire, which building. The Stanton office, was reported by neighbors at which occupied the front 2:11 p.m. Origin of the blaze portion of the first floor of the 2-story building, is undetermined. Nashville Fire Chief sustained smoke damage Douglas Yarger estimated only. There also was smoke contents loss in the Currier damage to the upstairs apartment at $500. Most of apartment. The building is owned by their household goods were salvaged by firemen and William Roberts of Guy Road. The structural loss is volunteers. The local firefighters covered by insurance, said remained on the scene about Yarger, but the Curriers had two hours. Scott Air Packs no insurance on their were donned by the men to household goods. The Saturday fire was located less than 50 yards from the fire station; local fi refighters were on the scene instantaneously after the 2:11 p.m. alarm was sounded. Friends, relatives and onlookers hasten to retrieve household goods from the Currier apartment. No one was in the building at the time of the fire. Firemen Scott Decker and Lee Christopher wield axe and water hose to attack smouldering eaves at back of the building, near the Currier apartment. (Maple Valley News photos by Susan Hinckley) Illa Steward of Nashville displays an award she received for the outstanding leadership she provided her local United Way. (Photo supplied) Nashville United Way chairwoman wins outstanding leader award Illa Steward, campaign chairperson of the Nashville Area United Fund, has been presented with an award for the outstanding leadership she provided her local United Way. Ms. Steward received the award with leaders from among 102 United Ways in the state who were honored at the United Way of Michigan’s Campaign Achievements Celebration recently on the campus of Michigan State University in East Lansing. Confronted with the most difficult economic climate in recent years, United Way volunteers’ succeeded in raising $83,420,000 representing 99.2 percent of the campaign goals. Proceeds from the many local United Ways will be allocated to hundreds of local, state and national human care service agen­ cies, including Michigan Heart Association, Kidney Foundation of Michigan, Leader Dogs for the Blind and others. Twenty-four state and national human care service agencies are recipients of monies allocated by local United Ways through the United Way of Michigan. Over 350 United Way volunteers from all sections of Michigan were in at­ tendance and each local United Way General Campaign Chairperson was honored for the leadership and service they provided their local United Way. The meeting was spon­ sored by 37 major companies and organizations from around the state. Howard Lancour, news director and anchorman for WILX-TV 10, served as the master of ceremonies. Entertainment was provided by Doctor Ron Newman and the Michigan State University Jazz Band. Dedication for renovating at Hayes-Green-Beach, Sunday Hayes - Green - Beach Memorial Hospital announces the Dedication and Open House for its New Wing on Sunday, January 25. Dedication ceremonies will be held at the Lawrence Avenue Methodist Church, 210 E. Lawrence Avenue, Cont. page 7 — �The Maple Valley News, Nashville, Tuesday, January 20, 1981 — Page 2 Nashville News A heart-warming scene in our chilly January landscape was the sight of 15 to 20 robins spotted Wednesday by Jerry and Jane Shoup of Nashville at the home of their daughter and son-in­ law, Marilyn and Eric Wright of Gresham High­ way, rural Vermontville. The birds were seen in a brushy area near a woods at the rear of the Wright property, close to a rapidly flowing brook,“It was a good sized flock,” said Jerry, who could hardly believe his eyes, though Marilyn had alertedher parents beforehand to the unex­ pected sight. Jerry at­ tributes the robins’ winter stay in Michigan to ap­ parently sufficient forage in the woods area and to the nearby freshwater streamlet. A book that will strike the fancy of antiquarian book dealers, sellers and collectors has been placed on the shelves at Putnam Public Library by the PPL board in honor of Mrs. Gale (Alice) Keihl of Nashville. The contribution is in ap­ preciation of her 24 years of generous service on the board. Mrs. Keihl retired from the board in 1978. She had served much of her tenure as a very efficient treasurer. Mrs. Keihl also has been a longtime member of the Nashville Woman’s Literary Club, an organization largely responsible for establish­ ment and continuing support of the library since the facility first opened its door in 1923. The new volume honoring Mrs. Keihl is en­ titled Book Collecting: A Modern Guide. It is edited by Jean Peters and covers the whole spectrum of book collecting. The Council on Ministries of the Nashville United Methodist Church will meet at 7 p.m. Tuesday, January 20 at the church, to be followed by an 8 p.m. meeting of the Administrative Board. Diane Huffman of Ver­ montville was the top weekly weight loss winner when God’s No-Munch Bunch met Monday for their weigh-in at the Nashville Baptist Church. She had dropped 6% lbs. in one week to win the title. Mr. and Mrs. Carroll (Joyce) Lamie of Nashville and her mother, Mrs. Caroline Jones, local, were dinner guests Sunday of Mr. and Mrs. Robert (Hilda) Jones and daughter, Melissa, of near Battle Creek. Recent Sunday visitors of Mrs. Bertha Becker of Nash­ ville were her grand­ daughter, Mrs. Brenda Starkweather of Grand Ledge and Brenda’s children, Teressa, Robin and Larry Price, Jr., of Wood­ bury. Mrs. Gladys Histed of Nashville was able to return to dinners at the Nashville Nutrition Site starting last Wednesday, after an illness that had kept her confined at home for several weeks. Mrs. Elsie Ramsey of rural Nashville was a Sunday to Tuesday houseguest last week of her daughter and son-in-law, Claudette and Ted,Myers of Charlotte. Mrs. Leigh Haroff and son, Aaron, of Battle Creek were recent weekend guests of her NASHVILLE RESIDENTS There will be a public information meeting held in conjunction with the regular Nashville Village Coun­ cil meeting, January 29, 1981 at 7 p.m. at the Community Center in Nashville. A question and answer period will be conducted by Village Offi­ cials and Village Engineers on the Nashville Sewer Project. If you have questions on how the project will affect you — PLAN TO ATTEND! Susan M. Corkwell, Village Clerk 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. a.m. p.m. p.m. PASTOR RANDY REED TRINITY FULL GOSPEL CHURCH By Susan Hinckley parents, Earl and Clara Pennock of rural Nashville, while Leigh’s husband, Woody, was cm Military reservist duty. Nashville vras in the spotlight again; last week, when ChanneT-8 TV on Monday aired the clip recently shot at the Nash­ ville Co-operative Elevator on South Main Street. The film was part of Dick Evan’s “On the Michigan Road” series which is part of the Grand Rapids station’s daily news programs. Interviewed on camera was Louis Hickey, elevator manager. Evans quizzed him about the types of topics, namely politics, discussed by elevator patrons. He then asked Hickey what sort of town Nashville is. Hickey responded that it is a “gossipy” town. The history and functions of the 1879 elevator also were briefly outlined in the film story. Nashville seems to be a recent focal point of the “On the Michigan Road” series. On December 22, the station aired this reporter’s recent interview by Evans on the subject of the early Nash­ ville News. And we un­ derstand that a week or so later a segment was shown on Herb Andler’s buggy making operation at his Mapleaf Morgan Horse farm on Guy Road, southwest of town. In the latest presen­ tation, Evans munched on peanuts from the supply at the local elevator, on camera, as he commented on the tasty peanuts available in Nashville. Girls will invite boys in the Sadie Hawkins theme set for the Teen Sweetheart Banquet of the Nashville Baptist* Church. The event is scheduled for 7 p.m. Saturday, February 7, at the Flaming Pit restaurant in Battle Creek. The Education Committee of the Nashville United Methodist Church will meet at 7 p.m. Wednesday, January. 21, at the church. The Snowbird Gospel Sing to benefit the Nashville Christian Academy, our community’s new K-12 Christian school located in the local Church of the Nazarene, will take place on Tuesday, February 17, not the 14th, as reported in this column last week. The event is set for 7 p.m. at the Nash­ ville Baptist Church. Among the performers already confirmed for the benefit performance are the CapitolAires of Lansing; the Hammond Family and the New Life Singers, both of Hastings; and the Monday Night Special, local. More details will be furnished as the event nears. Otto Dahm of Nashvjlle underwent eye surgery for removal of cataracts at Community Hospital in Battle Creek last Tuesday. At the time' of this report, it was not known when he would be released. Arthur Bateman of Nash­ ville underwent abdominal surgery last week Monday at Pennock Hospital in Hastings, where he has been confined more than two weeks. It was uncertain whether he would be home before this appears in print. Other Nashville folks still confined at Pennock at the time of this writing include Mrs. George (Angeline) Skedgell and Mrs. Wallace (Martha) Planck, the latter having undergone tests last week at Blodgett in Grand Rapids before returning to Pennock. Returning home last Thursday after several weeks confinement at Pennock was Bill Bitgood, Sr., of Nashville. Please remember to cheer all these folks who are hospitalized or shut-in with cards or call. Such remembrances con­ siderably brighten their day. A local United Methodist committee chaired by Ward Rodes of Nashville will at­ tend a Pension Crusade Rally Tuesday night, January 27, at Christ Church in Lansing. Attending the 7:30 p.m. event will be representatives of churches throughout the Lansing Distrcit of the United Methodist Church. The Builders Class of the Nashville United Methodist Church will meet at 8 p.m. Wednesday, January 28, at the home of Marge and Joe Andrews of Curtis Road. Sunday callers on Mr. and Mrs. Fred (Marguerite) Ackett of Nashville were her daughters and their husb­ ands: Audrey and Clare Steward and Florence and Herbert Hillard, all of rural Charlotte. Mrs. Henry (Gail) Tinsey of Farmington Hills was in Nashville several days last week to be with her mother, Mrs. Arthur (Margaret) Bateman, while her father underwent surgery at Pennock Hospital. AREACHURCH 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. REV. LEONARD PUTNAM ■/OOCOOW 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. p.m. PASTOR PAUL L. BOGER UNITED METHODIST CHURCH FIRST CONGREGATIONAL South Main, Vermontville 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. 6043 Scott Rd. (M-79) REV. DAVE FLEMING REV. MOLLY TURNER Sun. A.M. Worship. 9:15 Sunday School..... 10:15 ASSEMBLY OF GOD CHURCH NASHVILLE BAPTIST CHURCH PASTOR STEVEN L. REID 803 Reed St.-, Nashville CHURCH OF THE NAZARENE 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. Sunday School .. TO a.m. Sunday: A.M. Worship ..11 a.m. P.M. Worship ... 7 p.m. Wednesday Evening Worship............... 7 p.m. 304 Phillips Stv 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 REV. RICHARD WADSWORTH PASTOR LESTER DeGROOT Assistant...Don Roscoe 301 Fuller St., Nashville Sunday Mass .9:30 a.m. Holy Day Masses celebrated at 7:30 p.m. the evening before REV. ROBERT CONSANI Sunday School .. 10 Sunday: A.M. Worship ..11 Evening Worship . 7 Wednesday Evening: Prayer Meeting .. 7 journey to Kalamazoo for pizza. The church bus will depart locally at 7:30 a.m. from the church. Mr. and Mrs. Clarence Reid of Nashville were in Battle Creek Monday to call on his sister, Mrs. Ethel Shaver, at Arrowood Nur­ sing Home and her husband, Frank, who resides in that city. The Reids also called on their sister-inJaw, Mrs. Ruth Reid and her sons at Battle Creek. Tuesday evening, the Clarence Reids visited his brother and wife, Claude and Myrtle Reid of rural Hastings, and also Earl Eckelbecker, who resides at the same address. Other visitors there were Walter and Myrtle Hunter and Bob and Ilene Reardon, all of Portage. The Nashville Fire Department responded last Wednesday afternoon to a fire in a pole barn under 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 TESTI I Reasonable Fees!! (517) 852-9564 — NASHVILLE -Ask for Dan 11 ’ MAPLEGROVE BIBLE CHURCH Adult Sunday School ... 10:30 a.m. Church Service.. 11 a.m. 219 Washington St., Nashville' REV. J. G. BOOMER Sunday dinner guests of Mr. and Mrs. Clarence (Margaret) Reid of Nash­ ville were Mr. and Mrs. Vernon Reid and children of Charlotte; Mr. and Mrs. Darrel Reid and sons of Kalamo; Mr. and Mrs. Arden Reid and daughters of Nashville; and Mrs. Dave (Anetta) Tredinnick and children of Hastings. The gathering was a sort of farewell dinner for Anetta and her children, as they were to, leave January 19 for Texas to take up residence at Odessa, where Mr. Tredinnick is presently working. Mr. Erwin’s Michigan History Game is a recent gift to Putnam Public Library, presented by its originator James Erwin, and his wife and family of Nashville. Erwin authored and developed the game in 1978 as a member of the History staffat Davison Schools. The bingo-like game was published that same year. It is designed as a teaching aid to spark interest in Michigan history but could also be used as an enjoyable family entertainment. The gift game will be placed in the Michigan and Local History Room at Putnam Public Library for in-library use only. A head-on collision bet­ ween an auto and truck shortly after 8 a.m. Tuesday has been attributed to icy road conditions on Nashville Highway, just west of the high school, in Eaton County. Barry County Sheriff’s deputies who -policed the accident for Eaton County called for that county’s high­ way department to send a road truck to the scene to take care of the ice. Mrs. Leora Fedewa of Nashville, driver of the auto, sustained a back injury in the collision and was transported to Pennock Hospital by Nash­ ville ambulance. The truck driver was not injured. Two local wreckers were called to clear the vehicles from the scene. Several Barry County police cars responded to the accident call. A winter sports outing is set for Saturday, January 24, at Echo Valley near Kalamazoo, by the Senior High Dept, of the Nashville Baptist Church. There, the local youths will team up with others from the Sparta Baptist Church. Following the session of sledding and skiing, the two groups will a.m. a.m. p.m. p.m. REV. ROBERT G. TAYLOR 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 07138157 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 �W N *SSI l*t WSSI l*t W *”lt *>» .M *VmSi *sQ S*Jf fSS 1 nd I* rJ %S<Jh * ns SS !?*.l !?l S Ifak kl*i k ail iditi siBon l blit try Et •!> SB fe. ll*l 1J •d tract lll*l .iBte 5T'^ MWtmi st if At ®.iw«h iCoj. Ms MlWi construction on the Marty Dawson property on S. Clark Road, south of Three Bridges. Local fire officials say the blaze apparently was caused by explosion of several freshly-filled propane tanks. A propane flame burner was being used to heat the structure prior to pouring of concrete. Ad­ ditional fuel tanks were nearby. These apparently became too warm, official say, and “popped their tops,” releasing gas which ignited. Two of the tanks were split wide open and a third was cracked. A second explosion apparently blew outmost of the flames. When firefighters arrived oil the scene, they found only the tanks burning. No one was in the building when the in­ cident occurred. Merchants and other 'in­ terested local citizens are reminded of the meeting with Gove Associates, Inc., Wednesday evening, January 21, at the Com­ munity Center in Putnam Park. Representatives of the Kalamazoo-based engineering - planning firm will present an update on the master plan they are developing for Nashville’s business district. Gove was awarded a $7,500 contract last year to design the plan, with funding for the design project allocated as part of a federal grant for the greater Nashville area. The contract with Gove covers only development of a master MEMBER NNA U® SwidoyMomingH; s CMh isada stat to Foumrat wpua nite aMt, M MtW Maple Valley News esmed ofcoil tied to SlIHM fflOHIO Nashville, Michigan. Pub­ lished weekly, delivered by Reminder Delivery Service and thru Post Office Circulation 3,200 papers. Editor and Pub­ lisher, J-Ad Graphics, Inc., Hastings, Mich. Subscription rates, $7.50 per year. Barry and Eaton Counties $7.50 also. fM e track dfro aWto an the Canty Itetbe ting is aryX near Senior mum® ■IP »IWd^ wau ImliiiHlt plan. Implementation of any recommendations will rest with individual property owners or merchants. A business survey and preliminary draft plan recently compiled by Gove are available for inspection prior to tomorrow's meeting by contacting Jerry Brumm at Nashville Hardware. Miss Christina Buxton, 90, descendant of a pioneer Castleton Township family, died Thursday at Barry County Medical Care Facility where she had lived many years. She was the daughter ofWillard and Jane Buxton, and the grand­ daughter of Cyrus and Harriet Buxton, settlers here in 1840 in Section 33. Through hard work and perser­ verance, Cyrus became a prosperous farmer and in time acquired the whole of Section 34. He became Castleton Township’s firsts treasurer when the township' , was organized in 1842. Christina had no immediate survivors. However, a great­ granddaughter of Cyrus, Mrs. Morris Rogers, still resides on the family homestead of her father, Darious Buston. Another son of Cyrus, Alfred C. Buxton, became a well-known 19th century gun and engine manufacturer in Nashville. Cyrus Buxton also had three daughters, who became Olive Bivens, Julia Marshall and Mary Gilmore. Rev. Alan (“Butch”) McCrimmon, a former local resident, and his wife, Donna, who recently have resided at Durham, Ontario, spoke to the P.F.C. group at the Nashville Baptist Church last Thursday evening. The McCrimmons, who have been here for the holidays, told of their recent training at a missionary “boot camp” in Canada. The young couple now are headed for Camdenton, Missouri, where they will be enrolled for four months in a missionary language school to learn linguistics and phonetics which will enable them to communicate with native Indian tribes in the remote areas of various missionary fields. The McCrimmons are Pl/bliCBiflAf' IflBW® 5B> DtpuW**®’1 iwksw’* Traffic Control Ordinance 1-8-81 NO Parking at any time on the East side of M-66 (Main Street) from Kel­ logg Street North 250 feet. This Order becomes effective when signs giving notice of some hove been erected. This Ordinance to be published in the Maple Valley News on January 20, 1981. Moved by John Hughes, supported by Raymond Hinckley that this Traffic Control Ordinance be adopted as read. Approved by Council Action YES. Gene Koetje AYES: Hughes, Babcock, Traffic Engineer Tobias and Hinckley Acting Chief of Police Sat. Eugene Koetje NAYES: Curtis and Rizor Susan M. Corkwell ABSENT: None Dated January 8, 1981 Village Clerk I, Susan M. Corkwell, Village Clerk, do hereby certify that the above is a true copy of an ordinance adopted by the Nashville Village Council, on January 8, 1981. Susan M. Corkwell Village Clerk The Maple Valley News. Nashville. Tuesday. January 20. 1981 __Page 3 not sure where they will be serving once their training is complete, but he is hoping to be placed somewhere in an area in which his training as a pilot also will be useful. Jerry Zinger of Vermontville, Ray Ashcraft of secretary; and Janice At Saturday’s session, the . Nashville and Rev. Richard by Susan Hinckley Johnson, treasurer. winner of the “Name the Wadsworth of the local Mary Hay ofNashville was In other business, the FOL Wooden Man” contest will be Church of the Naz arene chosen as president when the implemented a Winter Story announced. That com­ presented a puppet show at Friends of Putnam Public Hour for children. The once- petition is underway this the church last Wednesday Library met last Monday, a-month sessions will week at area elementary evening for a missionary January 12, to elect new commence on Saturday, schools, with Joy Peake program on Germany. officers for 1981. The January 24, from 2 to 3 p.m. heading the event. Attending a meeting meeting was held at the Children from three years of Also at Monday’s meeting, Saturday at Ionia for zone library. age and up are welcome at the FOL decided to institute activity planning for the Outgoing president Joy the story and movie session. Church of the Nazarene were Peake was named as vice­ Subsequent monthly story a new service at the library by expanding delivery to Rev. Richard Wadsworth president.- Others elected hours will be scheduled home-bound library patrons. and Richard Phillips of Monday are: Margaret Ash­ individually. Merry Ann Nashville; Martha Zinger craft, corresponding Ward of rural Nashville has The sick, shut-in, and those lacking transportation may and Dave Hamilton, both of secretary; Darlene volunteered to take charge of call the library with a book Vermontville. The meeting Scramlin, recording the program. request, their card number a covered scheduled and address. A library staff January 30-31 Teen Lock-in member will forward the at the Church of the request to an FOL volunteer Nazarene in Grand Ledge. A who will pick-up the book night of films and activities and make the home delivery. are planned. The youths also Refreshments will be Return service also will be If there is a little stress in will hear speakers and your life, come to a class on served by the West Benton provided under the program. singers from Nazarene Tuesday, February 3rd from Extension Group. Olivet College at Kankakee, 9 - 11:30 a.m. at the First IB. Baptist Church in Charlotte. New officers for 1981 were The class is sponsored by the elected when the Friends of Extension Family Living the Library met last Monday at Putnam Public Library. A program - is free and open to winter story hour and con­ all. Registration is requested test also were planned. by January 27. (543-2310) Jenny Bohms, ex-school Details elsewhere in this teacher and mother of two issue. preschoolers, will discuss how to manage stress in the GOOD THRU JANUARY 31, 1981 young-family years. Extension Home Learn to be Economist Ann Ross, will ' use a variety of group ac­ a clown­ mhmau tivities to show how to handle Anyone interested in stress during the menopause becoming a clown will soon empty nest periods. have that opportunity, Gil Schmidt of Eaton Beauty and Barber Shop thanks to the Eaton County 4­ County Mental Health will 111 N. Main Nashville (517) 852-9192 H Clown Club. tell how to get professional The series of 2-hour help for stress problems. classes will begin in early February and continue through mid-April in the following areas: Charlotte, Eaton Rapids and Ver­ BEGINNING OUR 45TH YEAR montville. All classes will be held on Saturday mornings and are open to persons 9 years old or older. A small fee will be charged and a minimum of five students are needed for the Charlotte area classes. 1937 __*30,150.95 Instructors for each area are: Karen Shoemake, 1969..... *20,075,283.58 Charlotte (543-3745); Paul Shipman, Eaton Rapids area 1976....... *45,024,285.31 (543-6282); and Dixie Brand, Vermontville (726-1100) Classes will cover goals, objectives and history of clowning, different types of clowns, etiquette, costume, skits, and make-up. After graduation in mid­ April, new clowns will be encouraged to join the Eaton County 4-H Clown Club and participate in the parades, festivals, workshops and community service activities of the club. For more information and to register, call the in­ structor for the class you would like to take. Nashville Friends elect officers; start shut-in book delivery How to cope with stress with this coupon receive... *5 OFF on any PERM The Mirrors image" „Ane laiaae.. LOOK HOW YOU HELPED US GROW! 1979...... *60,100,050.00 1980 . *67,934,274.00 N.O.W CHECKING... WITH INTEREST Maple Valley Schools LUNCH MENU Monday, Jan. 26 Bar B Q’s, Sweet Potatoes, Applesauce, Carrot and Celery Stix, Milk. Tuesday, Jan. 27 Taco’s, Lettuce and Cheese, Peas, Peanut Butter Sandwich, Milk. Wednesday,Jan.28 Chicken Gravy and Biscuits, Peas, Peaches, Milk. Thursday, Jan. 29 Hot Dogs, French Fries, Corn, Pickles, Fruit Cocktail, Milk. Friday, Jan. 30 Spaghetti, Green Beans, Applesauce, Homemade Rolls and Butter, Milk. Effective December 31st, Federal regulations were changed which now allows Eaton Federal Savings and Loan to offer PER­ SONAL CHECKING ACCOUNTS that will earn daily compounded interest at a rate of5%%, with a minimum balance require­ ment of *500.00. �The Maple Valley News, Nashville, Tuesday, January 20, 1981 — Page 4 The battle against ‘old-man-winter’ terrific snowstorm set in where, in his judgment, aid Sunday night and has raged was merited”... February intermittently every since. 12, “The January thaw due Verily, the old timers who here last week, was post­ have cried winter ain’t what poned about a week, on she used to be are pulling in account ofthe weather, but it their chilly checks”... March arrived on Monday, ac­ 12, “More snow! With bet­ companied by a slow driz­ ween three and four feet of zling rain, which had made the stuff on the level, things the roads sloppy and spoiled are going to be wet when a the excellent sleighing which good thaw sets in, and if it all have enjoyed so hugely comes with a rush, the the past few weeks.” township may be called on to Winter of 1884-85 build a new bridge across the February 14, “This section Thornapple.” has been visited by another big snowstorm, which was Winter of 1877-78 December 29, “Robins and one of the most severe and bluebirds, mosquitoes and distressing, not only to man bees were buzzing around on and beast, but also to traffic Christmas Day. Can this be and business, that ever Michigan?”... January 5, visited us. The storm began “Winter finally set in the Sunday night and continued night of January 1, with a three days. The railroad and one-inch snowfall and severe highways were blockaded by cold, and now there is ex­ snow and the situation cellent sledding.” greatly aggravated by the Winter of 1880-81 severe weather, the ther­ January 1, “A cold wave mometer indicating at one struck this section on time 24 degrees below.” Tuesday night and the' Winter of 1886-87 mercury sank to 20 degrees January 8, “The ther­ below zero before daylight mometer registered 22 on Wednesday. The pumps in degrees below zero Sunday almost every yard were morning at daybreak, the frozen up”... February 5, coldest of the season”... “Trains were delayed as January 15-, “The extreme much as six hours on weather of last week caused Tuesday, due to heavy snow, our boiler to freeze up and which drifted as much as 11 burst three flues, rendering feet deep in places. By late a large amount of physical afternoon the big snowplow endeavor necessary for the had all tracks cleared... printing of The News.” TOP HAT Thermometer 25 degrees Winter of 1900-01 below zero yesterday January 4, “It was five CHIMNEY morning. The January thaw below' zero Wednesday SWEEPS this year was a complete morning by the most ac­ failure... Due to the intense curate thermometers in • Fast cold and considerable town. Some read as cold as • Professional unemployment, Supervisor 12 below”... January 25, “A • Dust-Free Parady has had more than regular blizzard struck this the usual number of calls to area Saturday and tem­ REASONABLE RATES look after the poor, who are peratures dropped to below Evenings & weekends... . suffering from want of food zero on Sunday... The fishing food and fuel. Township party of six Nashville men, 852-0911 orders have been drawn who left last week for Barryton, have wired that they are snowbound there and may not be home for another week”... February 1, “The party of fishermen who had been marooned at Barryton arrived home yesterday. They report good 20 selections fishing, and hunting as well in stock Taylor Walker killed two bobcats during their stay there”... February 15, “The from... coldest night of the winter was Wednesday night, when, after a pleasant day, the thermometer suddenly dropped to ten, twelve and some say sixteen, below zero”... February 22, “The See us for Kitchen fire department was called outaboutS a.m. Friday, with and Bath Cabinets. the mercury at 14-below, to extinguish a fire in the house occupied by Ben Reynolds, at the corner of Middle and Sherman streets.” Winter of 1901-02 December 20, “The weather of the past week has YOUR FULL SERVICE been pretty nearly a record breaker. It is said that not in 28 years has the state experienced such severe g DELIVERING-PLANNING-ESTIMATING-SAVING weather in December. The mercury has been below zero J Call and Compare...852-O882 nearly every night for the I^Jn Nashville -1 block East on the tracks past week, and the days have been very cold”... January (Author’s note: From an unusual balmy Christmas to a blustery spring blizzard, Nashville has weathered the vagaries of Old Man Winter for well over a century. Along the way. The Nash­ ville News has captured for posterity many of the seasonal scenes of man’s battle against the elements. Here, we present excerpts of such stories found newsworthy in several winters past.) Winter of 1874-75 February 2, “Another frigid, blustering snowstorm has set in as we go shiveringly to press this Thursday morning... Last Tuesday morning the ap­ proved, legal thermometer reading on Main Street was 23 degrees below zero’’... February 9, “The weather in this locality has not been warmer than eight degrees below zero any morning for the past two weeks and has dropped as low as 34 degrees below”... March 5, “The snow is three feet or more deep on the level and still falling. The trains still are coming through regularly but this morning there were four locomotives on the east­ bound train and even then it was tough going. Another PANELING $398 HOMETOWN LUMBER YARD Bitter winters were a hardship on both rural and village residents in Nashville's early days. Heavy storms hampered trains, but adequate snow covering was a boon to cutter and sleigh travel. Here, a team waits patiently while a farmer's sleigh is loaded at the old 1881 grist mill on North Main. This winter scene predates the "apple wing," which was added to the mill during the 1907-16 ownership by the F. L. Kyser family. 10, '‘Nashville suffered a scarcity of wood for a few days last week and some unscrupulous sellers took advantage of the situation to practically double the price A break in the cold weather over the weekend, eased the situation, however, and now that more wood is coming into town, the situation is about normal again”... (On the night of February 5,1902, Nashville suffered one of the worst fire losses in her history when her beautiful school building was totally destroyed by fire. Thp '3story brick was built in 1884 at the cost of $8,000; its loss, with contents, was valued at $15,000.)... February 7, “Dave Kunz can’t wag his ears. They were frozen solid at the (school) fire last Wednesday.” Winter of 1903-04 February 5, “Another coal famine threatens Nashville, with all local dealers entirely out of stock and no im­ mediate promise of further shipments. Meanwhile wood has advanced to $3 a cord... Rural mail carriers have had a hard winter, the roads being so bad that no carrier has completely covered his rounds in several weeks. Several days this past week, none of the carriers even ventured out of town.” Winter of 1908-09 February 4, “The storm that struck Nashville Thursday night was not confined to any one locality. East, west, north and south it raged all day Friday. Deaths and injuries were sustained by many, trains were delayed, in fact, it was the worst Storm of the present winter. No one was injured in Nashville. W. M. Moore, Middleville section boss died from injuries received in the storm.” Winter of 1929-30 > December 26, “Nashville and vicinity experienced what oldtimers say is the worst snow storm ever this early in the season... 12 to 15 inches of snow on the level was whipped by a stiff wind into two- to six-feet high drifts that defied the use of automobiles and on numerous roads blocked passage to the extent that teams were unable to get through during the past week”... January 2, “Last week’s snow storm cost the village of Nashville about $300 for snow removal, making it the most ex­ pensive storm on record. Vermontville Girl Scout news It’s Cookie Time! It’s that time again when Juniors, Cadettes and Seniors will be knocking on your door asking you to buy those delicious Girl Scout cookies. We will be selling them between Jan. 23 and Feb. 6. We have our old favorites - Peanut Butter Sandwich, Peanut Butter Patties, Assorted Sandwich Cremes, Thin Mints, Shortbreads, and two NEW flavors, OldFashioned Oatmeal and Smores. Out cookies have no preservatives and their cost is $1.50 a box this year. If the girls miss calling on you and you wish to order, you may call Janice Baker 726-0257, Emma Trowbridge 566-8510, Peggy Fisher 726-0366, Donna Wyskowski 726-0606, Joyce Rathburn 726-0524, or Yulanda McClure 726-0289. The cookies should be paid for when they are delivered in March. We thank you for the tremendous support you have given the troops through previous cookie sales. Candles are Needed The local scouts have a' need for your candle stubs. At this time when you are putting away and sorting out Christmas decorations, etc., if you, the public, have any old candles you would donate to them? you may drop them off anytime you are in town, leave them for Joyce at Jack’s Standard Service. ROD'S MAPLE LEAF 188 S. Main, Vermontville Euchre Night ...7:30 Every Wednesday Evening... Storting Jan. 21st TaCO Special ...Every Tuesday Night Fish Fry Special ...Every Friday Night LIVE MUSIC by C.C. Oliver FRIDAY & SATURDAY NIGHT Come in and spend an evening with us I WEAR YOUR HAIR... Straight or Curled in one of the' fabulous new cuts for 1981. Let us give you a new body perm too, for extra curl. Your hair will look great and hold its shape throughout the day Come visit us today at.. . 157 S. Main, Vermontville, Ml Ph. 726-0330 �The Mople Volley News. Noshville, Tuesday, January 20. 1981 —Page 5 County residents attended 4-H leadership development workshop Eaton County residents terest groups, or comDebbie Jourden, Ron and mittees. Dick Brown, Nancy Diuble, “The conference focused all of Charlotte; Mike Wight on various aspects of of Bellevue; and Pennie leadership,” says Nancy Humphrey of Eaton Rapids Diuble, Eaton County 4-H were among the participants ‘ Youth Agent. “Participants at the Michigan 4-H had the chance to evaluate Leadership Development and improve their skills by Workshop January 16-18, working in groups with other 1981. leaders.” Teen and adult leaders Workshop sessions were from across Michigan geared to both teens participated in the workshop assuming leadership roles, at Kettunen Center, the and adults who wish to state’s leadership training improve their leadership facility at Tustin. The aim of skills. The sessions provided the workshop was to develop leaders with “hands-on” leadership skills among experience in a variety of teens and adults working leadership areas, ranging with 4-H clubs, special in- from communication skills and decision making to working with groups and New Games. “Another aim of the conference was to familiarize participants with various materials and resource people available to help them develop leader­ ship programs,” Diuble explains. The workshop was made possible by a grant from the Turner-Ousterhout En­ dowment Fund of East Lansing, the East Lansing State Bank, and other local supporters. For more information about 4-H activities, contact Diuble at the Eaton County Cooperative Extension Service office, 543-2310. Bean day set by Extension Service by Allen Krizek, County Ext. Director '•hst^ Bad to giren ih j, ricfmists. prerita fctatai sta flu Pitta, se treats Wfsut.Wd Mnta, TtaWsraisto 'tawn.OM- wJIjjwtuii sseai udAtttatiMitaii. Irttiigmjajds^ s tart w Christa tart® adtereoEt fear. Ifflu oldcrfesmii:! atnywand totaiyiJiEW taw nay totimtmi: tar IMS,leave than ta h Jack's StaiWit oooooooooW Soybean and dry bean growers are expected to fill the Lake Odessa Community Center on January 22, for an educational meeting sponsored by the Extension Service. The 9:00 a.m. - 3:f5 p.m. meeting will feature production and marketing of soybeans in the morning and dry beans in the afternoon. Lunch will be provided, free of charge, by Agri­ business firms serving the bean industry. Reservations can be made by calling the Extension office: 517-543­ 2310 (Charlotte); 616-948-8039 (Hastings), 616-527-1400 (Ionia). The morning program begins with a discussion of “How to Increase Soybean Yields”. Other topics to be covered include Soybean Fertilizer Programs, Weed Control, Soybean Diseases, and Marketing for Profit. A grower panel is also scheduled to discuss “Growing Soybeans on My Farm”. Farmers par­ ticipating in the panel in­ clude Don Tirrell of Charlotte; Steve Habeggar, Nashville... MOBILE POP SHOP ★ Full service at the pumps with motor oil and windshield sol­ vent available. : 4-H rabbit ★ Featuring Pepsi-Cola and Moun 2 clinic planned tain Dew convenient bottle service ... Wltfllltf ... for H liter, 8 pack ilijIilJW* pecial । Special*1*1 misled • . } ■ ■ Middleville; and' Randy Wolverton, Lake Odessa. The afternoon program kicks off with a presentation by Paul Kindinger of the Michigan Department of Agriculture (MDA) on “What the MDA is Doing for the Future of Agriculture”. Then the focus will be dry beans. Topics include: Market Update, Variety Selection, Planting and Tillage Systems, White Mold Disease Control, and Fer­ tilizing Dry Beans. The Bean Day program concludes with a panel discussion on “Harvesting Dry Beans”. Karl Forell of Charlotte, Lyle Stover of Potterville; and Bob Westbrook of Ionia will be featured. Owners are reminded to make reservations with their local Extension office. ★ Large assortment of candy and ★ Cigarettes ... 65‘ pack .*5.50 carton Stop in and let us serve you I Stop at... Little Country Comers 119 N. Main, Nashville • Fruits and Cheeses Baked Goods • Homemade Jams and • Convenience grocery items OPEH: Monday thru Friday by Nancy Diuble, Ext. 4-H Youth Agent The Eaton County 4-H ■ Small Animal Association is sponsoring a rabbit clinic on Saturday, January 24. The clinic will be held from 10-12 a.m. at the 4-H Building on the fairgrounds, in Charlotte. Fred Biskie from Charlotte, and Bill Buckland from Parma will conduct the clinic. Topics to be covered in­ elude the ARBA standard weights for rabbits, health problems, 4-H rabbit showmanship, and part of a rabbit. According to Nancy Diuble, 4-H Youth Agent, “4­ H Rabbit project members, parents, leaders and in­ terested persons are invited to attend.” Following the clinic, at 1 p.m., all 4-H rabbit clubs are asked to provide manpower to build new rabbit cages for the 1981 county fair.For more information on the rabbit clinic, or 4-H programs; contact Diuble at the Cooperative Extension Service, 543-2310. • J Action - Ads 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. 726­ 1340. Hours: 10a.m. to5 p.m. Closed Mondays. Kelli Cowell nominated to McDonald's All-American High School Band Dedication, long hours of hard work, tough practice sessions and field drills sound like the schedule of a star athlete. However, for Kelli Cowell of Vermontville these same daily rigors have paid off musically. Kelli, a student at Maple Valley High School, has been nominated to the 1980 McDonald’s All­ American High School Band. Two Hastings High School students, Brad Graham and Barry Bennett of Hastings, also have been nominated to McDonald’s All-American band. The nominations were announced by Tom Worstell, who manages the Mc­ Donald’s restaurant at 1215 W. State in Hastings. “Only the best high school musicians are considered,” said Worstell. “Being nominated to the Band is a very high honor. Only two from each state are selected out of all the nominees to actually play, in the band.” Kelli was nominated for the McDonald’s All American Band by Maple Valley High School’s band director Roy Johnson on the basis of her musical honors and solo contest ratings. The Band was formed in 1967 to honor outstanding high school musicians. Every year, students from each state and the District of Columbia are selected to represent their states in the Seeds can be sold as fund-raising projects Organizations can now sell vegetable and flower seeds from the American Gar­ dening Association as fund­ raising projects. ‘‘Gardening is a healthful activity, and growing your own vegetables helps fight inflation,” an American Gardening Association representative said. “And flowers and green gardens do much to beautify the community.” Youth and church groups, and other clubs an dorganizations can promote gardening as a community improvement project while they raise money for their activities. The American Gardening Association provides free sales literature, packages the seed collections, and mails them to the customers’ homes. The local selling organization never has to handle the seeds. January, February and March are the best months for selling the seeds. The seeds are mailed by the Association to buyers’ homes for spring planting. Planting instructions' are included. Two seed collections, a vegetable collection and a flower collection, are sold through the program. Each collection contains 10 packets and sells for $4.00 plus shipping. The price includes a $1.25 profit for the selling organization. The vegetable collection is made up of one packet each of beans, cantelope, carrots, SEPTIC TANK CLEANING: Approved by Michigan Department of Health. Call Menzo Howe. Charlotfe. Phone 543-0173. (tfn) sweet corn, cucumbers, lettuce, peas, radishes, tomatoes, and watermelon. The flower seed collection features alyssum, asters, carnations, dahlia, daisies, marigold, petunia, snap­ dragons, sweet peas, and zinnias. Organizations can obtain free sample sales literature and further information by writing the American Gardening Association, 411 So. 13th St., Suite 315, Lin­ coln, NE 68508, or by calling (402 ) 476-8050. Have You Ever Wanted To Be A... CLOWN? CLASSES begin: FEBRUARY 2nd 7 p.m. - 9 p.m. For more information, call... 726-0431 or 726-1100 Bushre Plumbing • •RESIDENTIAL REPAIR ••INSTALLATION • REMODELING • • NEW CONSTRUCTION < • • SEWER AND DRAIN WORK W Call... CARL BUSHRE — LICENSED MASTER PLUMBER — 517-726-0036 MAPLE VALLEY SCHOOLS Bids Wanted Used School Busses (1) (2) (1) (1) 1966 International 1971 International 1972 International 1973 International Contact... LARRY MUSSER School Bus Garage Phone 517-852-9421 �The Maple Valley News, Nashville, Tuesday, January 20, 1981 — Page 6 Vermontville Council minutesDecember 11, 1980 Vermontville Hardware and The Vermontville Village the Fire Barn - asking that Council met in regular north of Vermontville be session Thursday, December Hardware parking 11, 1980, at 7:30 p.m,, in the deleted. 3) Signs too high and in wrong place. Place public library. PRESENT: Hale, Lewis, snowmobile crossing sign at west Village limits, corner of Trumble, Wineman. ABSENT: Fox, Aldrich. West Main St. and West Sts., Minutes of the November not at corner of West Main 13, 1980 regular meeting and Spring. 4) Informed were read. Motion by Hale, Police Dept, that all supported by Lewis to accept snowmobiles should have as read. All ayes. Motion round green dot with no.81 on plus orange sticker on side of carried. Minutes of the November machine. Stated all Club 19,1980 special meeting were members know Village read. Motion by Lewis, ordinance 5) Offered the supported by Hale to accept Village the Club’s assistance as read. All ayes. Motion at anytime. He stated the Club’s Safari will be carried. President Mason made the February 8, 1981 - alternate following appointments: Fox date February 15, 1981. - Vice Chairman of Police Single membership - $5.00, Committee, Hale - Water & Family memberships Employees (during the $12.00. Contact Charlotte absence of Aldrich), Fox - Cowell, Greg. Hoefler or President Pro-tem (during Ollie Schumaker. Council suggested leaving the absence of Aldrich). item No. 7 in No treasurer’s report - Sec. I-A Snowmobile ordinance - in Treasurer absent. Kenneth Sargent, of the case it should be needed at a Maple Valley Drift Skippers later date. Jim Peterson, Lion’s Club Snowmobile Club, discussed 1) Sec. I-A, item 7 of the President, stated Milton Snowmobile . Ordinance,. Lamb, of the Mason Lion’s asking that it be deleted Club, had requested that 75 because of non-use of An­ to 100 self-contained trailers derson Hwy. 2) Snowmobile be allowed to park at the Lion’s Club Park on Third St. parking at Nashville Hwy., LOOK! We now have . . Valentine, St. Patrick’s Day and Easter MOLDS, WE HAVE ALL THE SUPPLIES YOU NEED ” BOXES, WRAPPERS and CHOCOLATE Also... Cake Top Ornaments and Cake Supplies Sweet & How Good Shop 650 S. Main, Vermontville Ph. 726-0652 the weekend of the Maple Syrup Festival, willing to pay $2.00 or $3.00 per night. They carry own insurance and would be responsible for grounds being left in good condition. Motion by Hale, supported by Wineman to allow the Vermontville Lion’s Club use of the Lion’s Club Park property for the parking of 75 to 100 self-contained trailers Maple Syrup Festival weekend, providing grounds are left in good condition. All ayes. Motion carried. Motion by Wineman, supported by Hale to make a $50 donation to the Com­ munity Christmas Basket fund sponsored by the Chamber of Commerce. All ayes. Motion carried. Police Chief Fink stated the Police Dept, would have a donation to make also. Trumble gave the wage committee recom­ mendation: Wawiernia 5 percent retro-active to November 21; O’Dell 5 percent after 90 days; Hoefler - Water - sewer billing done in her home for $1500. annually, extra hours each Friday - 4 hours in a.m., Tuesdays, if needed, at least 16 hours per month and no more than 32 hours per month. AD extra hours at $3.35. Motion by Hale, supported by Lewis not to accept 5 percent for Wawiernia. All ayes. Motion carried. Motion by Hale, supported by Lewis to grant 10 percent increase to Wawiernia. All ayes. Motion carried. Motion by Trumble, supported by Hale that October 1st, annually, will be deadline date for the Wage committee evaluation of all employees. All ayes. Motion carried. Motion by Hale, supported by Lewis that Wawiernia 10 percent increase be retro­ active to October 1, 1980. All ayes. Motion carried. Motion by Hale, supported by Wineman to accept Hoefler recommendation as presented. All ayes. Motion carried. Village office hours to be posted. Motion by Hale, supported by Trumble to give turkeys or hams (choice given) to niiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiimiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiii| CITIZEN’S ELEVATOR Your Headquarters for . . CUSTOM APPLICATION of Fertilizers, Top Dressing Wheat, Renk Seed Corn, Chemicals, All Grains and Fertilizers. Natalie Gaedert, Clerk Citizen's Elevator Company | 870 S. Main, Vermontville 726-0514 Wawiernia, O’DeU, Penix and Steward for Christmas. All ayes. Motion carried. , President Mas041 discussed need for new toys for Community Christmas Baskets. Wineman discussed giving Wawiernia power to hire, at minimum wage, additional help if needed after com­ mittee referral. Tabled. Motion by Wineman, supported by Trumble that Wawiernia -work with a budget committee, appointed by the President, to establish a maintenance budget, that is to be prepared and appointed by the President, to establish a maintenance budget, that is to be prepared and ready to incorporate into the general budget. AH ayes. Motion carried. Wineman, Police Com­ mittee Chairman, discussed PoDceDept. and amendment to the general budget (1-1-81 through 2-28-81), to cover necessary expenditures: Police Department budget 3­ 1-81 through 3-1-82. Motion by Wineman, supported by Hale to amend the 1980-81 general fund budget in the amount of $13,231.00 to cover necessary Police Department expenses from 10-1-80 through 2-28-81; which is in addition to the $5,000.00 that was allocated at the October regular CouncU meeting. AU ayes. Motion carried. Motion by Hale, supported by Trumble to authorize the transfer of $13,231.00 to the General Fund from Revenue Sharing investments for Police Department expenses. AU ayes. Motion carried. Motion by Wineman, supported by Trumble to amend the approved PoUce Department budget for 3-1-81 - 3-1-82 of $23,910.00 to the Village contribution of $13,436.00 plus the approved $5,000.00 Township con­ tribution - giving an operating total of $18,436.00. A11 ayes. Motion carried. Motion by Trumble, supported by Lewis that the Council receive monthly reports of maturity dates of Certificates of Deposits and Money Markets. A11 ayes. Motion carried. Motion by Hale, supported by Lewis that the policy to register complaints con­ cerning the PoUce Depart­ ment made in writing, signed by the complaintant and sent to the PoUce Board. A11 ayes. Motion carried. Motion by Hale, supported by Trumble for Wawiernia to check prices of tires from State Purchasing and pur­ chasesame. All ayes. Motion carried. Bills were presented for approval. Motion by Hale, supported by Trumble to pay the bills from the proper funds. All ayes. Motion carried. Insulation quotes for garage were read and tabled until next budget. Correspondence was read. Motion to adjourn by Hale, supported by Lewis. Meeting adjourned 11:06 p.m. Bill L. Mason, President PROPERTY TAX PLAN - One of the first proposals on the 1981 Legislative agenda is likely to be Governor Milliken’s $1.1 bUlion property tax relief plan. If approved by the Legislature and the voters at a special election in June, all property taxes for operating millage on homesteads would be reduced by 35 percent. A one cent increase in the state’s sales tax -would partially pay for the plan. The average homeowner would save $200 on his or her property tax bUl. JOB DEVELOPMENT - Republicans plan to introduce a major job development program early this year to spur the badly shaken economy and put Michigan’s unemployed men and women back to work. Included in the plan are sub­ stantial tax credits, help for new business and the creation of intergovernmental group to work for federal poUcies to aid the state’s agriculture and auto industries, as well as limit inflation and sharply reduce interest rates. PROMOTE TOURISM - Governor Milliken proposed the largest increase in tourist promotion spending in Michigan’s history in his State of the State message. He also called for a substantial increase in funding for agriculture research, expanded overseas sales of Michigan’s farm products, and a Governor’s Conference on Agriculture to stimulate ideas and improve the condition ofagriculture in the state. NEW SESSION - One hundred ten members of the Michigan House of Representatives were sworn into office by Chief Justice Mary Coleman last week. The House wiU officially begin its business on January 27. FALSE EMERGENCIES - People who make a false request for ambulance or rescue unit service could be handed a $500 fine and a one year jail sentence under a newly created law. It’s a deterrent to those who call in false emergencies and thereby reduce the number of rescue and ambulance units avaUable for genuine emergencies. FOSTER CARE - The state’s foster care system removes too many children from their homes, according to a report recently issued by an ad hoc advisory committee to the Department of Social Services. In addition, the report claims that the system is under-funded and has a poor public image. However, there are fewer foster care children in Michigan than anywhere in the nation because we em­ phasize preventive services and encourage foster parent adoption. Nashville VFW 8260 ★ DANCE * SATURDAY, JANUARY 24 Music by... “STARGAZE” 9:30 P.M. to 1:30 A.M. I Members & Guests Food in Kitchen SPECIES AGE White Pine 2-0 Scotch Pine.................. 2-0 Red Pine...................... 2-0 Austrian Pine................. 3-0 N. White Cedar.............. 3-0 White Spruce......... ..2-0 Norway Spruce..............2-0 Colorado Blue Spruce .....2-0 Douglas Fir...................2-0 Autumn Olive...... ..2-0 White Birch................... 2-0 * ‘Carpathian Walnut .....3-0 SIZE 8-10" 6-12" 3-6" 6-12" 6-12" 6-12” 6-12" 6-12" 10-15" 10-15" Price per 500 *37.50 *37.50 *37.50 *37.50 *52.50 *45.00 *45.00 *62.50 *45.00 25/*5.00 25/»5.00 ea. *9.50 5-7' (also known as Winter Hardy English Walnut) ALL PRICES INCLUDE 4% SALES TAX. ORDERS MUST BE RECEIVED BY APRIL 1! Trees available in mid-April, sorry minimum order of 500 for any one specie except Autumn Olive, White and Walnut.. “A minimum of two (2) Hardy English Walnuts TERMS OF SALE: Full payment by check or money order must accompany the order. Make check payable to the Thornapple-Grand Soil Conservation District. Orders should be sent to: Thomapple-Grand Soil Conservation District | Phone 945-9554 iiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiuiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiniiiiiiiiiiiiiiiifi for Action Want-Ad! 200 N. Bostwick, P.O. Box 135 Charlotte, Michigan 48813 �The Maple Valley News, Nashville, Tuesday, January 20, 1981 — Page 7 Beverly Purchis - Kevin Rost are united Saint Cyril Catholic Church, Nashville, was the scene of the wedding August 16 of Beverly Jane Purchis and Kevin Lynn Rost. The bride is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Frank Purchis of 718 Washington St., Nash­ ville. The groom is the son of Francis Rost of Lake Odessa and Joyce McDonald of Nashville. Clergyman was Father Consani. Eaton County organizes 4-H Small Animal Association The bride is a graduate of Maple Valley School, Nash­ ville, and is employed by Hastings Manufacturing Company. The groom is a graduate of Maple Valley School, Nashville, and is employed by Fisher Body, of Lansing. The bride’s attendants were Vickie Reid, Vickie Stickless, Stephenie Currier, The Eaton County 4-H Small Animal Association was officially organized on January 7. Nancy Diuble, 4-H Youth Agent, reports “the purpose of this association is to develop leadership; en­ courage new and educational programs in the breeding and marketing of goats, rabbits, poultry, ducks, geese, turkeys, and cavies; and promote and manage a Small Animal Auction at the county fair.” The 1981 officers of the group are: president - Cheri Preston, Eaton Rapids; vice president - Kevin Crawley, Eaton Rapids; secretary Amy Youngs, Vermontville; EATON COUNTY FARM AND HOME CALENDAR S&s s **‘‘* Ito Mtn Wednesday, Jan. 21 - 4-5 p.m. 4-H Drama Club, Extension office, 126 N. Bostwick, Charlotte. Thursday, Jan. 22 -9 a.m.-3:15 p.m. Central Michigan Bean Day - Soybean and Dry Bean Production & Marketing. Lunch provided. Lake Odessa Community Center. Reser­ vations requested at Extension office - 543-2310. Thursday, Jan. 22 - 6:30-9:30 p.m. 4-H Family Roller Skating at Adam’s'Skating Center, Lansing Rd., Charlotte. Saturday, Jan. 24 - 10-noon 4-H Rabbit Clinic, Kardel Hall, Charlotte Fairgrounds. New cages will be built in afternoon. Monday, Jan. 26 - 7:30 p.m. 4-H Horse Quiz Bowl Practice, Kardel Hall, Charlotte Fairgrounds. Tuesday, Jan. 27 - Registration due at Extension office, 543­ 2310, for “How to Cope with Stress’’ class, to be held February 3. Wednesday, Jan. 28 - 4-5 p.m. '4-H Drama Club, Extension office, 126 N. Bostwick, Charlotte. Saturday, Jan. 31 - 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Countywide Snow Sculpture Contest, lawn of the old courthose, downtown Charlotte. Reservations due Jan. 23. Call 543-2310. Dedication at Hayes-Green Beach MemorialHospital, Sun. . from front page — nnooms,aan J'MSfiritKloaiBnSti Esysteawteiaijiiiitoiijiiii ra,taaefwerlislsB<S lapteoteiitnitotnv services and eiKtrna :ki WlleVFW w $icby...W Charlotte, Michigan at 1:30 p.m. Open House ceremonies will be held between 2:15 p.m. and5:00p.m. at the new Lobby of the hospital, 321 E. Harris, Charlotte. New facilities were opened in November of 1980 in­ cluding fourteen patient rooms, Cardiac Care Unit, Pharmacy, Physical Therapy, Respiratory Therapy, Medical Records, Business Office, Dietary Services, Lobbies, and Gift Shop. Open House celebrations have been delayed until January for the completion of renovation of old hospital facilities. Renovation and remodeling of Obstetrical facilities remain in progress with completion expected for mid-February. New services initiated or soon to be initiated at Hayes Green - Beach include 24 hour physician coverage of emergency services, Or­ thopedic Clinic, Cardiac Clinic,-OB-Gyn Clinic, and Pediatrics Clinic. Clinical services will be provided by Lansing based specialists in the respective fields. In­ formation and referral to these services may be ob­ tained through family physicians or the Emergency Departments. Tours may be arranged for organized groups by calling 543-1050, ext. 210. sister of the groom, and Charlene Lykins. Flower girls were Wendy Joe Purchis, niece of the bride and Marcie Reid. The bridegroom’s attendants were Joel Huffman, Robert Rost, brother of the groom, Bill Currier, brotherin-law of the groom, and Ron Blossom. Ring bearers were Jeff Purchis, nephew of bride and Darren McDonald, brother of groom. The bride wore a gown of polyester knit lined in accetate with chiffon sleeves with snapped cuffs. A Queen Anne neckline featured daisy appliques and simulated pearl accents. The gown was designed with an empire waistline. The skirt formed a chapel length train. The bridal headpiece was also polyester knit with an at­ tached veil of silk with hand embroidery of satin bows. The veil was once worn by the mother of the bride at her wedding. A reception was held in the church parlors. Refresh­ ments were served by Frank Purchis and Judy Purchis, brother and sister-in-law of the bride. Others assisting with cake and punch were Debbie Purchis, Barbara Snow, Linda Frith and and treasurer - Jim Mikesell, Charlotte. Adult advisors are: Joel Johnson, Zola Sipes, Wes Allen, all from Eaton Rapids; Dale Youngs, Vermontville; Jan Kelley, Dimondale; Sheila Mott, Olivet; Nancy Haddix, Grand Ledge; and Nancy Diuble, 4-H Youth Agent. Upcoming activities in­ clude a rabbit clinic on January 24, a poultry clinic on February 7, a rabbit show on May 23, and the Small Animal Sale on August 1. For more information on the association and its ac­ tivities, contact any of the officers or advisors. Youth is not a time of life - it is a state of mind It is an active will, an active imagination, vigorous emotions, courage above timidity, an appetite for adventure over love of ease. Years wrinkle the skin, but only lack of enthusiasm wrinkles the soul. Denise Riddle. Assisting with opening of gifts was Christine Lykins. The newlyweds took a trip to Cedar Point, and now are residing at 315 Water St., Nashville. Mr. and Mrs. Oliver Downing, Nashville, helped with the reception. Organist was Mary Gurd with vocolists, Pamela Altoft and Karen McCrimmon. Gordon Reid and Nicole handled the guest book. Out of town guests were from Battle Creek, Lansing, Charlotte, Hastings, Lake Odessa, and Grand Rapids. Lillian Wrigglesworth, God mother of the bride assisted with pinning of corsages. 'Vcqb FLNERAL DIRECTORS FUNERAL HOME in Nashville Phone 852-0840 f mm: pilin HOURS: 9 a.m. - 5:30 p.m. Monday thru Saturday (FORMERLY SIMON PHARMACY) 52-0845 207 Main St., Nashvill 'Wintertime Special? 9:30 P.M. tol'.30A.M. For all your Insurance Needs Morrison - Decker 2.0 l-lf ......... niff ».... Ute... Stan Trumble ' Sinex f/' w Long-Acting or ? V iiu ir nkos roam', your c?hoice• Mary Trumble Vicks or Vaporub your choice $199 ........ be... OS*0 kno*"OS*0 kno*" Teresa Jones jfcj, I# Norma Viele Auto-Owners Insurance LifeHomeCarBusiness 178 S. Main St., Vermontville V7 Phone 517-726-0634 Mr. and Mrs. Paul J. Morrison of Nashville are proud to announce the engagement of their daughter, Denise Lynne, to Brian Duane Sleeker, son of Mr. and Mrs. Orville L. Decker of Lake Odessa. Denise is a 1980 graduate of Maple Valley High School and is employed at the Maynard-Allen State Bank in Sunfield. Brian is a 1978 graduate of Lakewood HighSchool and is employed at the Lake Odessa Co-op. No wedding date has been set. . Ben-Gay Gaviscon Ti Ori Ointment Tablets •*■ \T\ Ori Original or Greaseless n Os-cal Tablets 100's r/4 oi $109 I Vising SStoi Eye Drops Trac II Razor Blades $329 Chap Stick i Lip Balm 9 s g| $119 39« Rexall Sale Prices Now thru Jan 2 �The Maple Valley News, Nashville, Tuesday, January 20, 1981 — Page 8 Maple Valley joins newly formed athletic league The Maple Valley Board of Education has approved a resolution authorizing the superintendent to proceed with action for Maple Valley to join a new athletic league. Schools participating in the new league will include Bellevue Community Schools, Olivet Community Schools, Bronson Com­ munity Schools, Battle Creek Pennfield, Battle Creek Springfield, Battle Creek St. Philip, and Maple Valley Schools. At the present time, a name hasn’t been selected for the new league. This new league will result in much less travel distance for the Maple Valley athletic teams, with exception of one longer trip to Bronson. At the present time, Maple Valley has five longer trips in the Tri-Central Athletic Association Conference. In other business at its regular meeting, Jan. 12, the board heard Superintendent Carroll Wolff report that the school district will be receiving 2.5 cents less reimbursement per lunch served, effective immediately because of a change in state department reimbursement guidelines. The state department has also notified school personnel that the charge for reduced price lunches needs to be increased from ten cents to twenty cents per lunch. The board members ac­ cepted a letter of resignation from Mark Porritt as bus mechanic. Applications are being accepted for this position which also requires that the person employed be approved to drive school bus. Schedule... Valley Bowmen Indoor Archery Range - OPEN SHOOTING Monday...........8:30 am - 9 pm Tuesday.... 8:30 am - 5:30 pm Wednesday......8:30 am • 9 pm Thursday... 8:30 am - 5:30 pm Friday 8:30am - 9 pm Saturday... 8:30 am - 5:30 pm Sunday................ Noon - 6 pm LOCATION: 1st door North of 107 Pit Stop Bar * Nashville, Michigan REGISTER at Nashville Hardware and Sporting Goods, Inc...... DAYS After 5:30 p.m Register at Range For information, call. 852-0713 We now have... Oven Fresh BREAD A letter of resignation was accepted from Mike Desrochers as freshman basketball coach. A leave of absence was approved for Denise Berry for the second semester of the 1980-81 school year. She has been teaching art at the Jr.-Sr. High School. The board members approved an extension of the leave for Sallie Jo Affolder, second grade teacher at Fuller Street Elementary, through March 27, 1981. Action was taken to recall Michele Skovera, Jr.-Sr. High School teacher, for the second semester considering the leave of absence granted Denise Berry. The board members ap­ proved the purchase of English textbooks for the elementary students in grades 3-through 6 and one classroom of seventh grade and one eighth grade. These new Series E MacMillan English textbooks will be purchased at an ap­ proximate cost of $6,300 which will be paid for from ESEA Title iV-B funds. Ernie Jacoby, director of the sixth grade camping program, made a general presentation regarding the continuation of the camping program in the fall of 1981. Approval was given the continuation of the camping program with the following changes being made in the general program. Board member Robert Dormer voted nay. Camp location - In the fall of 1981, the camping program will be held at Long Lake Camp at Yankee Springs instead of Mill Lake Outdoor Center in Waterloo Recreation Area. Camp Duration The camping program this fall will be for four days instead of five days. Cost involved - The entire expense involved will be paid by the participants without expenses being paid from the general fund. Mr. Jacoby estimated the cost per camper this coming fall at $46.00 compared with $38.00 this past fall. It is uncertain at this time regarding who will serve as camp director considering Community Events Congratulations on the NEW NAME... Big George’s Party Store CO-ED SLOW PITCH Good Variety - Spice Cakes Angel Food, Small Cakes & Pies IN-STORE "BAKERYSPECIALS Cinnamon Rolls 99 HOURS: Monday thru Saturday 8 a.m. - 8 p.m. Sundays from 9 a.m. - 3 p.m. SNOW SOFTBALL • TOURNAMENT • February 7th and Sth Free hot chocolate and coffee — BON-FIRE — TEAM ENTRY FEE!! For more information, call... (517) 852-9564 Nashville HAVE YOU EVER WANTED TO BE A CLOWN? Classes begin February 2nd, 7 p.m. to 9 p.m., formore information, call... 726-0431. or ... 726-1100 Your Friendly Spartan Store! SUPER MARKETS STREET... in NASHVILLE that Mr. Jacoby will be retiring June 30. A discussion was held regarding the grievance which had been filed last fall by the elementary teachers at Maplewood Elementary relative to having a thirty minute preparation period during the student lunch period. The grievance related to the teachers having to supervise children who remained in the classroom because the children had been ill and could not go outside. Prior to this meeting, the school ad­ ministrators and board of education had denied this grievance. A committee meeting had been held on December 16 with association members and board representatives along with school ad­ ministrators to discuss this situation. At the meeting held January 12, the board members approved a plan which would have these children who are unable to go outside at noon hour remain in the multi-purpose room under the supervision of a teacher aide. This action will make the operation in the elementary buildings more comparable at noon hour, school officials said. In event this plan doesn’t prove satisfactory, another meeting will be scheduled between association representatives and school board representatives. A discussion was held regarding a request from the teacher association to provide insurance coverage through March 31 for those teachers laid off effective January 16. This would provide six months in­ surance coverage based upon the fact that the teachers taught half a school year. Although the contract agreement with teachers doesn’t legally state that insurance coverage will be provided for six months for anyone laid off at the end of the first semester, a question arises regarding the intent of board representatives at the time of negotiations and discussion of the contract as related to such coverage and the indication was that the chief negotiator for the board had made statements which would lead association representatives to believe that benfits would be provided for six rtionths. On a 4 to 2 vote, approval was given the payment of insurance benefits for six months at a cost of $1,329.86. Russell Geary and Elam Rockwell voted nay. Action was taken to release Harry Cook as custodian at the Jr.-Sr. High School as related to material presented by principal Burr A Hartenburg. closed hearing was held at the CACS seeks land for gardeners Do you have 1 acre or more of land that you would like to have put to use for local gardeners? Capital Area Community Services of Lansing is looking for available land to be donated for community gardens for summer 1981.' If -y--o--u---h--a--v-e--- l-a--n-d-- o--r --k--n-o--w-- of any, please call 482-1271 from 8 a.m. - 5 p.m. request of Harry Cook with action for dismissal being taken after the closed session when the board was in regular session again. Applications will be taken to employ a full-time custodian. The board members ap­ proved a request from the athletic boosters to use the multi-purpose room at Maplewood elementary one night a week to hold bingo. Funds earned from this program will be used to help support the school athletic program. Approval was given contingent upon the athletic boosters acquiring the necessary state permit to hold bingo along with providing the necessary liability coverage. Mary Drake was approved as girls varsity volleyball coach and Mike Fox was approved as freshman boys basketball coach. Jr.-Sr. High School Principal Burr Hartenburg made a presentation regarding the class scheduling and use of classroom for the second semester considering the reduction in teaching per­ sonnel. The board members approved the closing of the East wing at the Jr.-Sr. High School which includes three regular classrooms and the one smaller classroom. All students in grades 9-12 have been scheduled for the second semester. He stated that the smallest class section in the seventh and eighth grades will be 23 students and the largest 31 students. General in­ formation regarding class sizes at the high school may be obtained by contacting Mr. Hartenburg. A general discussion was held regarding the alarm system at the Jr.-Sr. High School concerning the general failure of the equipment to work properly during the holidays. The cost of the windows broken the evening of December 26 was $718.33. Additional microphones will be in­ stalled at the expense of Sonitrol providing broader coverage. Representatives of Sonitrol have inspected the system, and the system is in working order at the present time. The general system has worked well except for the few days during the holidays. Approval was given to revised policies regarding building useage by com­ munity groups and related costs involved. Copies may be obtained by contacting community school director Ernie Jacoby. General fund bills in the amount of $45,556.83 were approved for payment. The December 12 payroll in the amount of $91,009.74, December 19 payroll in the amount of $91,703.99, and the January 9 payroll in the amount of $90,158.56 were approved for payment and transfer to the payroll ac­ count. Fred Corking was absent from the meeting. H&R BLOCK TAX TEST late to claim a deduction or credit overlooked on a 1977 tax return. True False If you know about amending a tax return, you probably know the answer. If you don't, maybe you need H&R Block. Because H&R Block knows tax laws that you might not know. 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Main St., Vermontville - Ph. 726-0569 �The Maple Valley News, Nashville, Tuesday, January 20, 1981 — Page 9 Sports STV W &S& jSsS! s ?> frlhN J'S .Sb S Q.% [S [s J is * * ti *^Hr- S®. hlto Still JWUMO 1r«M’ kblW fa di!! srei st fSKjj JV's enjoy Portland victory; lose to Central Montcalm On Tuesday, Maple Valley defeated league rival Por­ tland at home by a score of 64 to 41. z Maple Valley jumped to an early 16 to 3 first quarter lead and controlled the whole game. Portland played without its 6’6” center and Maple Valley completely controlled the boards. Pete Koetje led the Lions with 13 rebounds and Tony Dunkelberger added 10 rebounds. Scoring .for Maple Valley were Tony Dunkelberger, 20 pts.; Randy Joostberns, 10 pts.; Dan Halsey, 10 pts.; Mike Gurd, 8 pts.; Mickey Mahon, 6 pts.; Pete Koetje, 4 pts.; Dan Keech and Ryan Halsey added 2 points. On Friday, the J.V.s travelled to Central Mont­ calm, losing 69 to 57. The JVs fell behind after the first quarter 23 to 72 and were never able to recover. Central had two 6’3” players who controlled the rebounding and also scored 41 of Central’s 69 points. Maple Valley had a poor night at the free-throw line. The JVs continued to hustle the whole game but were unable to catch up. Tony Dunkelberger led the □Im onu “Uxj,, ^^-hMi^nlr IIrtUWll-aiii!i®h ml j. IUluiiith I ® WW*Hu ■hsintaH tadafcp tewfrith n nans Miiiwi Maple Valley J.V. volleyball team traveled to Olivet to open their season with a win. Top servers for the night were Kim Brooke with ten and Nancy Shcippel with six. The Lionettes teamwork made the victory of 15-8 and 17-15 possible. Veterans returning to the team this season are Kim Brooke, Debbie Crilly, Staci Hill, Lisa Pomeroy, Nancy Schippel, Deniece Snowden, Robin Swift and Kim Youngs. All of the first year players have improved greatly since the beginning of practice in December. Among the new Lionettes that will be con- tributing to the line up this season are Staci Beachnau, Amy Cole, Kathy Gaedert, Diane Harp, , Annette Langer, Loretta Meehan, Rosemary Oakley, Janie Schippel, Tari Swift, Cindy Symonds, Tracy Symonds, Hope Thompson, Debrae Travis, Dori Travis, and Biifiji UW nib «ppk ■M litiak HI W mramwi KStaW ilia kitmil idle it ajesd (hir Baffin® tpul tsjsiffl lite Mi lOfilutlp Ig^lnS*^ UiW^W'! ’IM The varsity volleyball team lost a thriller Monday, Jan. 12, to Olivet. The girls lost the first game 17-15 and the second 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. Dawn Dudley the manager. The Lionettes will be facing a long week on the road starting with Saranac Jan. 19, Lakewood Jan. 20, Lakeview Jan. 21, and CCC Jan. 22. All J.V. matches will begin at 5:30 home and away. Varsity volleyball players lose thriller to Olivet iaii~ a®”18 2-W It Lions with 21 pts. and 10 rebounds. Mickey Mahon scored 11 pts.; Dan Keech, 7 pts.; Randy Joostberns, 8 pts.; Mike Gurd and Alan Hamilton, 4 pts.; and Pete Koetje added 2 pts. Mike Mahon and Dan Keech played well defensively and showed a great deal ofhustle throughout the game. The JVs record, is now 5 wins and 4 losses. On Tuesday they host Caledonia and on Friday they host Vestaburg. Both games will start at 6:30 p.m. We hope to see you come out and sup­ port his short but hustling team. J.V. Volleyball scores opening win *^ik ^Urtt ®8ilf M.V. blimps Portland, loses to Montcalm VERMONTVILLE, MICHIGAN STATE LICENSE NO. 1612 game 15-11. The varsity team is probably the best volleyball team that Maple Valley has ever fielded. They have complete balance and are a very determined group. Mr. Tart coached his last game that night and wishes the best of luck to the varsity girls throughout the season He regrets having to give up this coaching position, but knows the team will do well without him. The new and well-qualified coach is Mary Drake. The varsity Lions go into their toughest week of the season facing last- year’s number 1, 2 and 3 finishers on the road. Monday, Jan. 19 -Saranac; Wednesday, Jan. 21 - Lake view; and Thur­ sday, Jan. 22 - Carson City — all on the road. Serving our country LTD LIMITED ARCTIC 2BD0 Cheryl L. Ames Airman Cheryl L. Ames, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. David Ames of Route 2, Nashville, has graduated from the U.S. Air Force vehicle repair course at Chanute Air Force Base, Ill. Gradutes of the course learned to service and repair general purpose vehicles used by the Air Force, and earned credits toward an associate degree in applied science through the Com­ munity College of the Air Force. Airman Ames will now serve at Spangdahldm Air Base, West Germany. Action - Ads “MAPLE VALLEY CONCRETE PRODUCTS” (517) 852-1900 South side of Nashville on M-66. BOARDING DOGS & 6 ATS: Carroll Wells, Phone 726­ 0129. (eow) PUPPIES FOR SALE: Seven great “All American” puppies, man’s best friend. Call 517-726-1133, Vermontville. (1-27) The Maple Valley Lion basketball team started the week of basketball action the right way, winning, but ended the week the wrong way, losing. On Tuesday, the Lions opened the week with a 67-59 win over the Portland Red Raiders, but ended the week losing 67-56 to Central Montcalm. Tuesday’s win over Portland saw the lead change hands several times in the first three quarters, but the Lions took control in the final period to notch their third win of the season. Lion center Pat Kerges led the Lions with 25 points, 19 in the second half. “We finally got the ball inside to Pat in the second half,” Jerry Reese, the Lion coach said. “When we get it to him we get good shots, plus better movement from our other players.” John Kent added 16 points to the Lion cause, 14 of those coming in the final period which saw the Lions out score the Red Raiders 26-19. Reese said he was pleased with his teams performance. “We looked pretty good,” Reese said. “We still had a few too many turnovers (16), but we took advantage of their mistakes well.” On Friday at Central ’ Montcalm things looked completely different. “We shot poorly about 30 percent,” Reese said. “We had four or five shots some trips down the floor and couldn’t get one to drop.” Kerges led the Lions in scoring again tossing in 12 points but he was forced to the bench early with foul trouble. In all the Lions lost three starters to foul trouble before the night was out. Kent and Terry Pierce fouled out in the fourth period, and Kerges left with his limit in the third period. The Lions fell behind 18-8 in the first period and could only come as close as nine points the rest of the game. Three Hornets scored in double figures to lead Central. Al Adams, Doug Anderson and Doug Emmorey all tossed in 10 points. “We have been shooting poorly all season,” Reese said. “When you are shooting 30 percent on the season, you can’t expect to win each time out.” The Lions get to stay home all week entertaining Caledonia in a non-league affair on Tuesday, and Vestaburg in a Tri-Central game Friday. New athletic league to begin drafty constitution Seven schools, including Maple Valley, have agreed to organize into an athletic league effective during the school year of 1982-83. Other participating schools are: Bellevue Community Schools, Bronson Community Schools, Olivet Community Schools, Pennfield Schools, St. Philip Catholic Central, and Springfield Schools. The development of a league constitution will begin immediately by a committee composed of Dr. Irwin Sutter, Superin­ tendent, Olivet; Michael Huma, Athletic Director, St. Philip; Larry Lenz, Asst. Principal - Athletic Director, Maple Valley; Robert Grimes, Principal, Pennfield Schools. Athletic Directors from each school will start the process of adjusting athletic contest schedules where possible in order to begin play within the seven school league at the earliest possible date. M.V. 7th graders lose to St. Philip The Maple Valley seventh grade basketball team lost 40-30 to St. Philip last Monday night at Maple Valley. Scoring for the Lions were Mike Siple with 14 pts.; Mark Martin, 9 pts.; Bret Ramey, 5 pts.; and- T:R. Myers with 2. Also seeing playtime were Mike McDonald, Darrin Sargent, Jack Semrau, Robert Myers, Chris Tyler and Jerry Shovan. Lions 7th graders drop 19-18 decision After jumping out to a 10-2 lead in the first quarter, M.V. ran into a hot-shooting tough defensive Portlrnd team. Scoring for M.V. were Mike Siple, T.R. Myers, and Mark Martin with 6 pts. each. Also playing for M.V. were Bret Ramey, Robert Myers, Chris Tyler, Jack Semrail, Joran Ferrier, Bob McMillen, Mike Smith, and Scott Bryans. WATER HEATERS FOR SALE: Gas or electric. Nashville Hardware, phone 852-0713. (tfn) FOR SALE: Ten used manual typewriters. May be seen at school ad­ ministration building. Maple Valley Schools. Telephone 852-9699. The league will be com­ posed Of six Class C schools and one Class D school. Enrollment of the seven high schools ranges from 180 to 609. League representatives are looking forward to a very positive relationship in their athletic program. The league will begin as a seven member organization and consideration will be given to other schools who may desire to affiliate in the future. MAPLE VALLEY SCHOOLS Positions Open 1. Custodian 2. Bus Mechanic Driving bus included. Apply at School Administration Office 852-9699 Good thru January 27th, 1981. Highlighting or Frosting u $ 10" 'k SLIGHTLY MORE FOR LONGER HAIR! 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The financial aid discussion will concentrate on the FAF form, required by all colleges. Especially helpful will be a line by line explanation of the sometimes confusing form. This session will be con­ ducted by Vonnie Alcantra, Olivet College financial aid director. The meeting will be followed by a question and answer period. clearance sales of regular and “as is” merchandise, white goods, unsold summer clothes. August - end of summer clearances, clearance of current model cars, camping equipment and summer furniture. September - TV and ap­ pliance sales prior to model changes. October - summer sports equipment, womens’ light coats. November - pre-Christmas sales on some items before Thanksgiving. December - bad month for sales until after Christmas. May be a good time to shop for a car and house. If you don’t need that certain item, it’s not a sale. That’s rule number one when deciding on a sale or any purchase. Here are some Sgt. Eugene Koetje, acting Mr. and Mrs. Virgil Pratt of others: chief of the Nashville Police We welcome Rev. Charles Charlotte; great(1) What is it for?, (2) Kent, as “Interim Pastor”, grandparents are Mr. and What will it cost?, (3) What Dept., recently attended and wife, Irene, to the First Mrs. Romine Pratt of substitutes are there? (i.e., Legal Update schooling for Congregational Church from Charlotte; paternal grand­ what else will do the same law enforcement officers, Chelsea (a 70 mile drive). parents are Rev. and Mrs. job?), (4) What will the held January 12-13 at Kalamazoo Valley College. They will be staying at the Cedric Root and Mrs. Iva substitute cost? parsonage for three days — Root; a great-grandmother; Don’t buy merchandise out The classes were taught by Sunday, Monday and brother Lance; and sisters of keeping with your Attorney David York and Tuesday — and will make as Dawn and Laura. lifestyle. If you live on an District Judge Gary Holman many residence and hospital To correct — Dan Crapo is “average” middle-class of Barry County. calls as are needed. You can spending a few days with his income, a limousine-type car Also attending from this call these numbers at other sister, Mrs. David Rugg of would be an absurd pur­ area were Detectives times of the week: 726-0660, South Main. Dan’s home is at chase. Despite the fact that it Kenneth DeMott and George Edith Swartz and 726-0589, Fort Wayne, Ind. but he has is on sale, you still can’t Howell, both of the Barry Jack Rathburn. been-in Florida. afford it and you certainly County Sheriff’s Depart­ Mr. and Mrs. Jeffrey Swift ment. Anne M. (Kimpton) can’t afford the upkeep. of South Main are the proud VanderVeere, 92, died If you can afford the sale parents of Daniel Allen, 8 Wednesday. She was born in lbs., 10% ozs., born Holland. Her husband, Chris, merchandise and it is something you possibly need, December 11. Daniel has two died in 1944. She had made Sewerconstruction brothers, Jeremy and her home on South Main, do you have enough room to store it? If not, forget it. scheduled topic Kerwin. Grandparents are until the last five years. She Sales are never for the Mr. and Mrs. John Swift of was a member of the United W. 1st; and maternal Methodist Church and past indecisive. Sales are usually of forum grandparents are Mr. and president of the United marked “Final”. So, you Mrs. Robert Oaster, and the Methodist Women, and a lose all chances of coming by Susan Hinckley back for a refund or ex­ great-grandmother is Mrs. member of the Garden Club. change. Be sure you need it. Nashville residents will Lena Sherman of Hastings. She is survived by Mrs. Sales are not for you if have an opportunity Thur­ The name of Mrs. Ruth Lillian Curtis of Nashville, you’re easily persuaded. sday to learn how con­ Shance Garn was omitted Mrs. Evelyn Hill and Lucille Chasing after sales might struction of the village’s $4.8 from last week’s write-up on make you vulnerable to million sewer expansion the Jan. 7 birth of Melanie Satterlee of Vermontville; Mildred White of Lansing impulse buying. project will affect their Ambor Shance. She is the and two brothers. They have Before buying anything, property and daily lives. baby’s great-grandmother. lost a good mohter and we ask yourself: Did I plan to A public forum scheduled Curt Tuckey of Allegan have lost a wonderful friend. purchase this item before I in conjunction with the Road is in Hayes - Green T Carroll Wells ’ residence entered the store? If not, regular Nashville Village Beach Hospital (room 204) at was a happy home Thursday maybe you should forget it. Council meeting at 7 p.m. Charlotte with pneumonia. when their daughter, Faith, By paying more attention to January 22, will deal with the His grandparents, Mr. and celebrated her nineth bir­ Mrs. Curt Rockfellow, thday with four of her little what you’re doing when anticipated schedule of shopping, you’ll be paying construction, street closures visited him last week. friends — Renee Hoyt, less at the counter! and other temporary in­ Seventeen year old Curt is Michelle Hoffman, and Holly Next Week: Take hold of conveniences facing village a sdphomore at Michigan and Heather Spitzer. Supper your $ — money saving here residents. State. guests were Robert and and there. Fielding questions from On November 25, Robert friend Sandi Preesman of the audience will be Henry, 6 lbs. and 17% inches Charlotte. Later in the representatives ofWilliam & long, was welcomed by his evening, her sister Sally Maplewood PTO meets Works of Grand Rapids, brother, Martin Wayne, Jr. Rempel and nephew called The Maplewood PTO will village engineers, and local The parents are Mr. and from Nebraska to wish her hold a January business officials. Mrs. Martin French, Sr. of happy birthday. meeting at 7 p.m. Thursday, The meeting will be held at Shaytown Rd. near Little Rick and Cindy Wright Jan. 22 at Maplewood the Community Center'(old , Venie. Maternal grand­ Rochester of Charlotte Elementary gym. Waterworks Building) in parents are Dale and Jernice the proud parents of a 8 lb., 8 Putnam Park. Dodds of Charlotte; great­ oz. boy, Ross Daniel, bom Construction now is un­ grandparents are Harold January 17. Action Ads Maternal derway on both the new and Cecil Dodds; and great grandparents are Mr. and great - grandmother is Mrs. LAMAZE CHILDBIRTH wastewater treatment Mrs. Dewayne Wright of CLASSES are now being facility on Brumm Road and Fem Woodrow. The paternal Shaytown' Road and Mrs. grandparents are Mrs. Ida offered in the area. Contact on the extended collection Jessie Boyd of Charlotte, the system which will add ap­ French of Charlotte and Will Connie Bertram, Mulliken great-grandmother. French, Sr. of Olivet. proximately 183 new Rd., Charlotte, (tfn) Mr. and Mrs. Michael Root Paternal grandparents are customers to the present Mr. and Mrs. Robert of Allegan Rd. are the proud municipal system. the great­ parents of a little girl, Jamie Rochester; Phone 945-9554 Completion of the project Erin, born January 4. grandparents Mr and Mrs. is expected in about a year. Arlo Rochester of Eaton Maternal grandparents are Rapids. As you begin learning how to shop wisely, it’s also important to know when to shop for your necessities. It’s true that we can’t always wait for special sales to arrive — we have to pay the price no matter what. But each month of the year has its own special values that are worth noting: January - after Christmas clearances on toys, decorations, cards, white goods, furs, men’s clothing, housewares. February furniture, housewares, mattresses, glass. March - pre-season sales on spring clothes, post­ season clearances on winter clothes and sports equip­ ment. April - post-Easter sales of clothes, spring cleaning and gardening specials. May - a slow month for sales, but you may find some pre-season discounts on summer clothes; also, rugs, carpets, cleaning supplies. June - furniture, semisemi­ annual sales of clothing, frozen foods. July - mid-year warehouse Nashville chief attends ‘legal update’ Vermontville news for Want-Ads Nashville downtown plan to be reviewed A meeting will be held at 7:30 p.m. January 21 at the Nashville Community Center in Putnam Park to discuss the items presented in the rough draft of the Downtown -Development plan for the village. Nashville’s downtown merchants are being urged to attend the meeting to share their ideas on what they would like to see included in the plan. The rough draft is available from Jerry Brumm. The draft contains some suggestions for immediate physical improvements for the Downtown building and streets; long range policies and programs to improve the physical and economic structure of the village; and funding programs that are available to help the village implement physical im­ provement. The upcoming review meeting is the time to get any problems or ideas out in the open, before the final plan is approved. Syd Dulaney and Steve Reid of the Barry County grants office and planners from Gove Associates, Inc. will be present at the meeting. Vermontville birthday vine The Vermontville Friends of the Library announce that their birthday vine in the local library has grown three more times! Three new names are going to be added to bring the total to nine. A name is added to the vine each time a parent, relative, or friend purchases a children’s 'bode for the library and donates it in the name of a child. The name of the honored child and bir- Family planning clinics set The Barry-Eaton District Health Department will hold Family Planning clinics in January on the 2nd and 4th Tuesdays at the Health Department, 220 W. Court Street. An appointment can be made by calling the Health Department, 945­ 9516. Walk-in hours each Tuesday and Friday, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Teens welcome, no parental permission required. No charge. (1-27) thdate are then placed on the library’s birthday vine. The librarian has a list of books which may be given as gifts. New additions to the birth­ day vine are: Teddy Thrasher whose Grandma and Grandpa Thrasher donated the bode, “Oh Say Can You Say” by Dr. Seuss to the library. Teddy’s-birthday is Aug. 5, 1974. 1 Dawn Foster for the donation of the book, “One, Two, Three Ah-Choo” by Marjorie Allen. Dawn’s Grandma and Grandpa Foster gave the book in her name. Dawn’s birthday is Oct. 5. Barry Byington whose Grandma and Grandpa Foster donated the book, “I Am a Puppy” by Ole Risom. Barry’s birthday is Sept. 3, 1975. The Friends of the Library welcqme more additions to the birthday vine. Remember it when you need a gift for a child. Obituaries Christina Buxton NASHVILLE — Services were held at 1 p.m. Saturday at Vogt Funeral Home in Nashville for Miss Christina Buxton, 90, descendant of a Castleton Township pioneer family. She died Thursday at Barry County Medical Care Facility where she had been a patient many years. Christina was born in 1890 near Barryville, the daughter ofWillard and Jane Buxton, and was a lifelong Barry County resident. She was the grand­ daughter of Cyrus and Harriet Buxton, who emmigrated to Michigan from Vermont in 1840 and settled on 160 acres of Section 33, Castleton Township. In his first yCar here, Cyrus cleared ten acres of land and produced a boun­ tiful harvest of crops. He continued to prosper as a farmer and in time acquired the entire Section 34 of the township. When Castleton Twp. was officially organized in 1842, Cyrus became the first township treasurer and also was named as a township school inspector. Christina has no immediate survivors. Anne M. VanderVeere VERMONTVILLE — Mrs. Anne M. VanderVeere, 92, died Wednesday, January 14, 1981 at Eaton County Medical Care Facility. She was born November 25, 1888 in Holland, Michigan, the daughter of Robert and Anna (Osborne) Kimpton. She married Chris VanderVeere November 16, 1910 in Holland. He preceded her in death in October, 1944. She was a member of the United Methodist Church of Vermontville, past President of the United Methodist Women, member and charter member of the Extension Club of Ver­ montville, Garden Club, and Birthday Club of Ver­ montville. Mrs. VanderVeere is survived by four daughters, Mrs. Lillian Curtis of Nash­ ville, Mrs. Lloyd (Evelyn) Hill of Vermontville, Mrs. Mildred White of Lansing, and Mrs. Lynn (Lucile) Satterlee of Charlotte; two brothers, Charles and Bill Kimpton of Florida; ten grandchildren arid twenty great-grandchildren. Funeral services were held at 2:00 p.m. Friday, January 16, from the Ver­ montville United Methodist Church. Rev. Gerald Salisbury officiated. Burial was in Woodland Cemetery, Vermontville. 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Broadway, Hastings Mich. 49058 P.O. Box A, Nashville, Michigan Phone 945-9554 (Hastings) The Maple Valley News. Nashville, Vol.108 - No. 3S - Tuesday. January 27. 1981 engineering firm suggests preserving historic character of Nashville's downtown The historic architectural character of many Nashville stores may be preserved if local businessmen im­ plement preliminary design proposals presented Wed­ nesday by Gove Associates, Inc., a Kalamazoo - based planning and engineering firm. The proposals were part of a draft plan discussed at a meeting at Nashville’s Community Center. Attending the session were Jack Howell and Tom Kostosky, planners from Gove; and Steven Reid, administrative assistant in the Barry County Grants Office, plus several local merchants. (Standing at easel) Tom Kostosky points to Gove's preliminary design sketch for recommended improve­ ment to Nashville's Main Street business district. Plans are not yet finalized but this sketch stressed preservation of original historic architecture, sidewalk plantings, and pedestrian lighting. The Thornapple General Store received praise by Gove for Its pure 1880’s architecture. Gove was awarded a $7,500 contract last year to design a master plan for Nashville’s business district Funding for the project came as part of a $405,000 Community Block Grant for the greater Nashville area from the U.S. Dept, of Housing and Urban Development. the contract with Gove covers only development of a master plan. Im­ plementation of any recommendations will rest with the individual property owners or merchants. “You might consider recreating original 1880’s storefronts for • the whole town,” said Kostosky, as he presented slide photos showing plus and minus features of the existing business district. Kostosky pointed to the Thornapple General Store as one of the best examples of early architecture on Main Street. He also cited the Mallory Block (brick building adjacent to John­ son’s Furniture) as having good potential. In a slide of the Me Laughlin Block (now housing Baby Bliss), Kostosky noted that the upper level is a pure example of 1880's ar­ chitecture. However, Kostosky noted that the shingled mansard overhangs which have been added to first-floor levels of many Main Street stores are incongruous with the early architecture of the upper levels. He suggested a return to canvas awning reminiscent of earlier times, noting that the one still existing on Little Country Corners Market provides good protection for pedestrians. The Mansard style give little protection, he said. “Your Main Street presently gives an open and bare appearance,” said Kostosky. “It is all geared for auto traffic, there is nothing for walkers.” He suggested sidewalk trees or plantings, pedestrian lighting, benches, and, in some places, widening the sidewalk. Other visual improvements, he said, could include more unity in storefronts and harmonious signs. “You need to mark the entrance to your business district," said Kostosky, recommending a sign be placed near Quaker Brook on South*Main. Showing a slide of used cars parked in that area on a business lot, Kostosky said such scenes give a “negative attitude” to people entering town from the soi$». Al^^iv ered in Kostosky’s presentation was the recommended landscaping of Nashville's new municipal parking lot and the potential development of rear en­ trances to many Main Street stores which adjoin the lot “You need strong land­ scaping in the parking lot" said Kostosky. He noted that landscaping would make the lot more appealing to shoppers arid the opening of rear entrances to stores would encourage more shoppers to use the parking facilitiy, which he praised for its surface condition and spaciousness. Input on the Gove recommendations was sought from merchants attending Wednesday’s meeting. Following Kostosky’s presentation, Jack Howell spoke to the businessmen about the benefits of establishing a Downtown Cont. page 9 — The Mallory Block has good restoration potential, said Gove representatives. (Seated in chair) Jack Howell told businessmen about the procedure for estab­ lishing a Downtown Development Authority and outlined a tax-break program available for merchants who improve their properties. Dave Mace, Nashville pharmacist, examines the Gove design sketch presented Wednesday. (Maple Valley News photos by Suson Hinckley) �The Maple Valley News, Nashville, Tuesday, January 27, 1981 — Page 2 Nashville News By Susan Hinckley Nashville joined the rest of entrance of Kellogg School addition to the meal America - indeed, much of on Queen Street. The program for individuals, and ac- Mrs. Pennock says the Site the world Tuesday in streamers occasionally can handle noon companying sign were watching the incredible suspenseful unfolding of a placed there by 6th graders dinners for church or social real-life drama. Was there a in Miss Polanski’s class. groups comprised of senior dry eye in the house when, at Yellow ribbons that have citizens. The suggested 11:35 a.m., amidst somber been in place for several individual donation for the inaugural ceremonies weeks now, remain in place daily meal is 75 cents. Those transferring the ship of state on four porch columns at the not qualifying as a senior from the administration of Harold Hummell home on citizen pay a guest fee of $1.95. The Nutrition Site is Carter to Reagan, wire Cleveland Street. At this writing, it is ex­ operated under a govern­ services flashed two elec­ trifying (albeit, premature) pected that the freed ment subsidized program. words: “Hostages Free!”? hostages will be back on Mrs. Pennock says there Television viewers across American soil by the time also are plans underway to this land learned sooner than this report appears in print. designate at least one the powers of state on that That will certainly be cause morning a week for senior Washington podium that 444 for additional celebrations citizens’ recreation at the Site. This will include days of captivity finally had both at home and abroad. Clara Pennock, supervisor playing of various card and ended for 52 Americans in Iran. When two Algerian of Nashville’s COA Nutrition board games prior to meal flights carrying the freed Site, located in the Masonic time. Youths from the Nashville hostages and Algerian Temple, tells us that there medical personnel actually currently are several Church of the Nazarene will cleared Iranian air space at vacancies in the dinner participate in a January SO1:53 p.m. EST, after program, and she would like 31 Teen Lock-in at the departing Tehran at 12:25 to invite area senior citizens Church of the Nazarene in p.m., Nashville joined the to join in the daily noon Grand Ledge. A night of rest of America and her meals. Those 60 years or inspirational films, speakers friends in heaving a older and living within a 7­ and singers will be featured. The Maple Leaf Grand met mile radius of Nashville are collective sigh of relief. The long 4,500-mile air eligible. Since Mrs. Pennock Saturday evening at the flight to freedom in West must place meal orders one home of Mr. and Mrs. Harold Germany, via Algeria, kept day in advance, she must Christiansen of Nashville. many local folks glued to have 24-hour notice of the The January 17th event their television set until expected number of at­ featured a potluck supper early hours of the morning, tendants. If you would like to followed by an enjoyable sharing tearful moments attend, please call her atthe time of visiting. Mrs. Harold Christiansen with the captives’ long- Site (852-9182) to place a suffering families across the reservation for the day you has received word of the of a great­ USA as first glimpses of wish to attend. Registration birth their loved ones brought for each successive day is granddaughter on December conducted at the Site for 22. The.little one has been joyful relief. Visible signs in Nashville those who are regular at­ named Latisha. Her parents marking Tuesday’s tendants. Mrs. Pennock can are Lanette and Raul Olivo, jubilation were yellow be reached at the Site from Jr., of Syracuse, Indiana. ribbons tied to pillars at the 9:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. In Latisha was welcomed home by a two-year-old brother, Raul III. Mrs. Eliza Emery of Nash­ ville and Mrs. Irene Gaskill of Charlton Park Road en­ joyed dinner last Sunday at the Tick Tock Restaurant near Hastings. They were joined at the meal by Irene’s brother, Harold Hoskins of Hastings. After dinner, the ladies called on Eliza’s son and family, Wesley and Joan Emery and children of Hastings. Later, ac­ companied by Harold Hoskins, they went to Pennock Hospital to call on Miss Laura Hoskins, a sister to Harold and Irene, who recently underwent surgery there. Mrs. Ruth Shepherd of Charlotte was a Wednesday afternoon caller on Mrs. Eliza Emery of Nashville. Mr. and Mrs. Austin Schantz of Nashville were in Battle Creek Sunday to call on her brother and his wife, 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. a.m. p.m p.m. PASTOR RANDY REED several months and had been hospitalized for the past several weeks, with in­ termittent stays at the Barry County Medical Care Facility. Fay was the son of the late James and Mary Jane (Miller) Hummel of Nashville. He worked most of his life for Consumers Power Company, retiring in the 1960’8. He had been a lineman, a substation operator, a meter and ap­ pliance serviceman. His first wife, Ruth Porter of Charlotte, died in 1951 and that same year Fay married Lucille Moran of Saginaw, who survives. Also surviving are five daughters, and a number of grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Nashville survivors include Mr. Hummel’s two sisters: Mrs. Ona Hinckley and Mrs. Ted (Vada) Mix, and numerous nephews and nieces. Cremation took place Thursday. Memorial ser­ vices were conducted Saturday afternoon at the First Presbyterian Church in Hastings. We will miss Fay Hummel, whose keen memory of early Nashville was a great help to us in writing Memories of the Past. His most recent con­ tribution was his account of trips to Chicago with the late Fred G. Baker, a colorful early Nashville merchant. And even while recently hospitalized, Fay volun­ teered to help us identify about 40 men in an early, unlabeled Nashville photo. He was successful in quickly naming about half the men in the picture, .and had partial recall on several others. (The photo dates from about 1910-15, we believe.) His sharp mind and delightfully witty sense of humor will be truly missed. The location of Wed­ nesday’s meeting of the Builders Class of the Nash­ ville United Methodist Church, set for 8 p.m. January 28, has been changed from the home of Mr. and Mrs. Joe Andrews to that of Mr. and Mrs. Justin Cooley of Nashville. A local United Methodist committee chaired by Ward Rooks of Nashville will at­ tend a Pension Crusade Rally Tuesday night, January 27, at Christ Church in Lansing. Attending the 7:30 p.m. event will be representatives of churches throughout the Lansing District of the United AREA CHURCH SCHEDULES 01295771 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 .000900'* 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. p.m. PASTOR PAUL L. BOGER REV. RICHARD WADSWORTH 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. 6043 Scott Rd. (M-79) REV. DAVE FLEMING REV. MOLLY TURNER Sun. A.M. Worship .9:15 Sunday School..... 10:15 301 Fuller St., Nashville Sunday School , 9:45 a.m. Sunday School .. TO a.m. Sunday:: Sunday:Sunday: A.M. Worship 10:45 a.m. A.M. .. Worship ors p ... 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. J. G. BOOMER Mr. and Mrs. Howard Jones. Arthur Bateman of Nash­ ville continues to convalesce at home following recent surgery at Pennock Hospital. A recent letter from Kenneth A. Meade, a Nash­ ville native now of Franklin, commented on our recent Memories story about the early logging and sawing operations in Nashville. “It brought back memories of the winter of 1919-20,” wrote Meade. “Galen Cronk, Earl Ayers and I took on the job of cutting some 20 or 25 cords of wood for my dad and we did it over the Christmas holidays.” As Meade remembers, they were paid $2 a cord and his father furnished the equipment saws, axes and wedges. “I also remember that it was back breaking work,” continued Meade. “And there was lots of snow in the woods to wade around in.” Kenneth Meade also commented on the unusual early photo taken at Van Mocker's Nashville studio which we used for a Christmas Memories story. “I have some pictures of different members of the family taken at Van Nocker’s studio,” wrote Meade. “The poses were always unique, as is the one you printed with your article of Genevieve Archer looking into a mirror with her back to the camera and her nephew Clifford Brooks facing the camera.” That stroy had recounted Clifford Brooks’ most memorable Christmas, and Kenneth Meade remem­ bered one of his own - the year of 1912: “Our house had burned that summer and by fall we had moved into the stone house, but Christmas was quite slim as far as expenditures for presents went. I received a mecanno set - a kind of erector set from a dear friend of my mother, and Mrs. Cousens who lived in Highland Park. Then later my mother brought an accessory set to the original so we could build more models. I do not think I ever had any Christmas present that I played with as much or enjoyed as much as that one.” Fay Hummel, 81, a Nash­ ville native who had lived most of his adult life in Hastings, died Thursday at Pennock Hospital. He had been in failing health for ASSEMBLY OF GOD CHURCH NASHVILLE BAPTIST CHURCH PASTOR STEVEN L. REID 803 Reed St., Nashville 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 Sunday School .. 10 a.m. Sunday: A.M. Worship .. 11 a.m. Evening Worship .7 p.m.. Wednesday Evening: PASTOR LESTER DeGROOT Assistant...Don Roscoe Sunday Mass . 9:30 a.m. Holy Day Masses celebrated at 7:30 p.m. the evening before ^EV^OBERTCOt^ N Methodist Church. Those attending from here, in addition to Mr. Rooks, will be Rev. Leonard Putnam, David Mace, Mrs. Norman Stanton and Mrs. Walter Pincumbe. Mr. and Mrs. Dale Bishop, Mr. and Mrs. Doug Bishop, and Mr. and Mrs. Andy Kavalhuna and sons of Battle Creek were Sunday dinner guests of Mr. and Mrs. Vem Hawblitz of Nash­ ville. Mr. and Mrs. Marshall Green of Thornapple Lake were recent afternoon callers on Mr. and Mrs. Vem Hawblitz. Mrs. George (Angeline) Skedgell of Nashville, who has been a recent patient at Pennock Hospital, was transferred last week to the Barry County Medical Care Facility. Girls will invite boys in the Sadie Hawkins theme set for the Teen Sweetheart Banquet of the Nashville PROFESSIONAL BUSINESS DIRECTORY LIMESTONE ft MARL (Delivered and Spread) CRANEWORK • Drainage Ditches • Farm Ponds DARRELL HAMILTON lit 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 Feesll (517)852-9564 — NASHVILLE — Ask for Dan! I MAKE GROVE BIBLE CHURCH 8593 Cloverdale Road (VS mile East of M-66, 5 miles south of Nashviile) 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. A.M. Worship ..11 a.m. P.M. Worship ... 7 p.m. REV. CLARENCE SHAVER Prayer Meeting .. 7 p.m. Assoc. Ministers are: David & Kathleen Yeomans REV. ROBERT G. TAYLOR Special Prayer for your needs Rey. Viola Sampsel... �Baptist Church. The event is scheduled for 7 p.m. Saturday, February 7, at the Flaming Pit restaurant located in The Holiday Inn in Battle Creek. The Adult Sweetheart Banquet of the Nashville Baptist Church is set for Valentine’s Day, February 14. The 8:45 p.m. Saturday event will be held at the Sveden House in Lansing. Furnishing the musical program will be the Dodson Family of Battle Creek. Lucille Shick of Charlotte was named top weekly weight loss winner when God’s No-Munch Bunch met Monday for their weigh-in at Baptist the Nashville Church. She lost seven pounds in one week to earn the title. A roller skating party planned for last week by the Nashville Baptist Church was postponed until Thursday, January 29. The family event is set for 6:30 to 9:00 p.m. at the Adams Roller Rink in Charlotte. Linda Valcarcel, who, with her husband, Martin, is a missionary to Barcelona, Spain, will be the speaker when the P.F.C. of the Nash­ Church ville Baptist meets Thursday evenings, February 5. The Valcarcels are on furlough. She is staying in Charlotte, awaiting arrival of a baby in June, while Martin is attending classes at Bob Jones University in Indiana. At the P.F.C. meeting, Linda will teach the local ladies how to make a special Spanish dessert. Members are to bring packaged, instant foods to the meeting to prepare a “goodie’ ’ box for a missionary in the field. A traditional January thaw last week considerably boosted oosed our mercury readings and our spirits. The week started out with Sunday temperatures reaching 40 degrees. The warm readings brought fog Tuesday, and by Wednesday the fog was transformed into a frosty wonderland. Lightly glazed bushes and trees were a sight to behold. Along with the beauty, the thaw also brought a sizeable reduction in our abundant supply of snow and ice, with heavy burdens of the latter being shed from a great many village roofs. Nashville firemen were called out Tuesday afternoon to assist Hastings Fire Dept, in fighting a serious barn fire on the Marvin Smith farm on Wall Lake Road. The Nash­ ville tanker, aided Hastings and the Delton department in pouring some 40,000 gallons of water on the barn and six nearby farm structures which were saved. One hundred head of registered Holsteins were saved, but 25 yearlings in the barn were lost, along with quantities of hay and straw. A milkhouse near the barn sustained some damage also. Loss has been estimated by officials at $50,000. Mrs. Azalia Spidel of Nashville is scheduled to undergo surgery Wednesday, January 28, at Pennock Hospital. She was there Saturday taken morning by Nashville ambulance, and returned home last Tuesday. She was to • EATON COUNTY • NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING DATE: ...... FEBRUARY 4,1981 TIME:........ 7:30 P.M. PLACE: ... Eaton County Courthouse, 1045 Independence Blvd., Charlotte SUBJECT: . Proposed Land Development Code The Eaton County Planning Commission is pro­ posing a Land Development Code to replace the Eaton County Rural Zoning Ordinance of 1959. Citizens and property owners in Bellevue, Benton, Brookfield, Carmel, Chester, Eaton, Eaton Rapids, Hamlin, Kalamo, Roxand, Sun­ field, Vermontville and Walton Townships may be affected by the proposed legislation. The pro­ posed codes treatment of mobile homes will be discussed in detail. Dennis C. Dunnigan, Planning Director AGE SPECIES White Pine 2-0 Scotch Pine................... 2-0 Red Pine ..2-0 Austrian Pine................ 3-0 N. White Cedar ..3-0 White Spruce...................2-0 Norway Spruce............. 2-0 Colorado Blue Spruce ..... 2-0 Douglas Fir...................2-0 Autumn Olive...................2-0 White Birch.................. 2-0 •‘Carpathian Walnut .. 3-0 SIZE 8-10" 6-12" 3-6" 6-12" 6-12" 6-12" 6-12" 6-12" 10-15" 10-15" Price per 500 ’37.50 ’37.50 ’37.50 *37.50 ’52.50 ’45.00 ’45.00 ’62.50 ’45.00 25/’5.00 25/*5.00 ea. ’9.50 5-7’ (also known as Winter Hardy English Walnut) ALL PRICES INCLUDE 4% SALES TAX. ORDERS MUST BE RECEIVED BY APRIL 1! Trees available in mid-April, sorry minimum order of 500 for any one specie except Autumn Olive, White and Walnut. **A minimum of two (2) Hardy English Walnuts TERMS OF SALE: Full payment by check or money order must accompany the order. Make check payable to the Thornapple-Grand Soil Conservation District. Orders should be sent to: Thomapple-Grand Soil Conservation District 200 N. Bostwick, P.O. Box 135 Charlotte, Michigan 48813 Phone (517) 543-1539 enter the hospital again today. Please remember to cheer her with a card or call. A break in a Sherman Street water main caused a temporary interuption of water service to many Nash­ ville homes Wednesday afternoon while the DPW crew made repairs. The subject of garbage drew a great deal of attention at Thursday’s meeting of the Nashville Village Council, with passage of an ordinance making it unlawful for anyone but an agent, firm or corporation authorized by the village to pick up gar­ bage in the village. Several citizens, who apparently wished to handle household refuse in their own way, were on hand to protest. Village ^officials explained that state law mandates garbage be collected by a contractor equipped with a compacting truck. Hauling garbage in an open truck is illegal, since it can present a serious health hazard if bags of refuse fly out of the truck while it is traveling public streets and thoroughfares. To preclude such a situation, the council, by authority of adopted the ordinance Thursday, will stipulate which contractor will be hired to service the village. The new ordinance is an update of a 1941 village law which contained the same control measure. Under the new system, billing for the service is handled by the contractor instead of the village. The council recently signed a 5-year contract with Hastings Sanitary Service, Inc. to provide collection service. Bidding was open to haulers meeting regulations set by state law. Along these same lines, village officials remind Nashville residents and those of Castleton and Maple Grove townships that household wastes such as scrap paper, magazines, newspaper, cardboard, glass, tin cans and metal can be left free of charge any Saturday at the new Tran­ sfer - Recycling Center on E. Casgrove Street, a facility recently opened on the site of Nashville’s former landfill. To leave these types of materials free of. charge, they must be in recyclable condition: papers bundled; glass sorted by color, and cans cleaned and in a con­ tainer. If not in this con­ dition, they may be dropped in dumpsters at the site for a nominal fee. However, of­ ficials stress that no food wastes may be deposited at the new site. Welcome to Jeffery Lynn Bandfield II, who arrived Wednesday, January 21, at Pennock Hospital in Continued next column — Important notice Apparently, some.readers have misinterpreted a statement in a recent-Maple Valley News story about the new Vermontville Police Department. The Eaton County Sheriff’s Department has brought the matter to our attention and would like to clarify the point. “The Eaton County Sheriff’s Department will respond to calls in the Vermontville, Vermontville Township, and Sunfield areas at the request of citizens calling our depart­ ment for service,” according to a news release from the Eaton Sheriff’s office. The Eaton County Sheriff’s telephone number is 543­ 3510. The Maple Valley News, Nashville, Tuesday, January 27,1981 — Page 3 M.V. boosters adopt constitution; plan to discuss band camp ideas The 1981 Band Camp was a topic of discussion at the January 19 meeting of the Maple Valley Band Boosters because the group has been asked to pay for transportation and possibly pay for the entire program. Some new ideas for Band Camp were presented including the suggestion that band camp be held at a location closer to Maple Valley, such as Yankee Maple Valley Schools LUNCH MENU Monday, Feb. 2 Chicken Patti on Bun, French Fries, Cookie, Ap­ plesauce and Milk. Tuesday, Feb. 3 Chili, Crackers, Cheese, Pears, Peanut Butter Sandwich, and Milk. Wednesday, Feb. 4 Fishwich, Tarter Sauce, Cole Slaw, Peaches, Pudding and Milk. Thursday, Feb. 5 Baked Chicken, Mashed Potatoes and Butter, Green Beans, Cranberry Sauce, Bread and Butter and Milk. Friday, Feb. 6 Tacos, Lettuce ’n. Cheese, Corn, Pears, Cookie, Peanut Butter Sandwich, and Milk. Springs. The suggestion also was made that band camp be held at Fuller Street School with one free day when the band students would be taken to Gun Lake. All parents of band students are being urged to attend the Band Boosters’ next meeting and voice their ideas about band camp. A decision must be made before May. Boosters present at the meeting voted to approve a constitution for the group. In the past, the Maple Valley Band Boosters have not had a constitution. Band parents or guardians may obtain a copy of the constitution at the group’s next meeting at 7:30 p.m. February 16 in the high school. Maple Valley’s band has been invited to the Tulip Festival in Holland on May 16 and Band Boosters have been asked to pay for the transportation to and from the festival. A discussion was held concerning a letter sent to Band Boosters from Superintendent Carroll Wolff. The letter, dated Dec. 10, requested help from the Band Boosters for expenses incurred by the band director, other than school time, for participation in parades, festivals, etc. The Boosters tabled the matter until the next meeting to allow time to obtain more information. The Regional Junior High Band Festival will be held March 7 at Maple Valley. Committees will give more information at the February meeting. €©l!lg©lO^ with this coupon receive... $5 OFF on any PERM GOOD THRU JANUARY 31, 1981 The Mirrors image" ..xue iMHAoie iuiaae„ Hastings. He is the son of Jeffery and Peg Bandfield of Lansing. The new arrival weighed a whopping 10 lbs. 11% ozs. Proud paternal grandparents are Jerry and Ethel Bandfield ofNashville. Maternal grandparents are Mr. and Mrs. Robert Burgie of Charlotte. Congratulations to all. Beauty and Barber Shop 111 N. 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Nashville, Mich. — Eaton Rapids, Mich. — Olivet, Mich. �The Maple Valley News, Nashville, Tuesday, January 27, 1981 — Page 4 Memories of the past By Susan Hinckley Community banned together to survive modern day "threats Founded 54 years ago this month, the Nashville Chamber of Commerce was organized by business and professional men concerned that the automobile and good roads soon would sound the death knell of small towns. “There are as many roads (leading) into Nashville as there are out of it,” noted local merchant Charles Dahlhouser in a September 1926 speech to the Nashville Community Club, a looselyknit forerunner of the Chamber. Dahlhouser had only recently arrived in Nash­ ville, coming from Litchfield in July to purchase the Main Street clothing business of George C. Deane. “Charles Dahlhouser, Nashville’s new clothing merchant, said an earful in his little talk at the meeting of the Community Club Monday evening,” observed the Nashville News in the issue of September 16, 1926. “The only small town that the automobile and good roads will kill is the town that is already on its last legs — as good as dead but doesn’t know it.” There were over 100 present at that September meeting held in the club auditorium on the second floor of the Gribben Block (the building now housing Nashville Hardware). The Cassius L. Glasgow (1858-1933) was elected first president of Nashville's Chamber. A Jonesville native, he owned a local hardware for over 50 years in addition to serving as a highly respected state senator and Michigan's Railway Commissioner. 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 5:30y Community Club en­ compassed members of the local business and professional community, village officials, the clergy, school administrators, and representatives of various men’s and women’s organizations. “The small town, and we are speaking now of towns like Nashville, Vermontville, Bellevue, Lake Odessa, Woodland, has a well-defined place in the general scheme of things,” commented the News in reporting on Dahlhouser’s speech. “Its life and its mission is one of real service to its com­ munity.” If a village lives up to its opportunities, if its mer­ chants have more than a merely selfish aim in life, and if its people are genuinely concerned with the life and welfare of the community, then the town will not only live, it will prosper, maintained the News. “Nashville will not develop in all probability into a big town or a city,” added the writer. “There is no par­ ticular reason why it should. Many of its citizens are a happy, contented people who would rather live their life in a clean, thriving village than in a noisy, smoky, dirty city.” The News commentary noted that Nashville had not gained largely in population in the past decade but it had grown in many ways: become more beautiful, kept awake to the needs of the community, and was making an honest endeavor to provide service to the highest class. Perfection had not been attained, conceded the writer, but things were, as always, on the upgrade. “The people of the surrounding country like Nashville and they like to come here,” commented the author. “If anyone questions that statement... (he should) stroll along the business street on any Saturday evening, and along the side streets near the business district. Those who did their trading in Nashville would most thoroughly appreciate these improvements, suggested the writer^ and it would demonstrate to them that their welcome was real and their trade and patronage appreciated. The writer further pointed out various disadvantages of shopping in cities, where motorists faced traffic jams, timed parking, and potential crime. Commented the writer, “It is taking a chance even to leave a car (in the city), let alone any pur­ chased packages in it, for fear parcels may be purloined, the car stripped of tires and accessories, or perhaps even the car itself driven away by thieves or joy-riders.” These problems Would the auto and good roads sound the death knell of small towns? That question helped motivate organization of Nashville's Chamber of Commerce in 1926 to promote community development. A charter member was Colin T. Munro, Munro,t whose grocery store can be seen flanked by Farmers & Merchants Bank on right and State Savings Bank on left in this about-1928 photo. Frame building in mid­ photo is Glasgow's hardware. and attendant evils tended to president. The later Com­ to victory banquets at keep country people away munity Club may have been Belson’s Bakery (now the from large cities and en­ a spin-off of that 1905 group. site of Thornapple General When the Chamber was Store); and hosting a Wit­ couraged them to do most of their trading in rural areas. formed in 1927, members ches Night Halloween party “It is up to the small towns immediately tackled the for local children in the bleak of the Great to take advantage of this,” task at hand. An affiliation days concluded the News, “...to was made with the national Depression. make people of the organization, and eight The Chamber weathered surrounding country members — Ed Kraft, Frank that era, having been welcome, to give them red Caley, Chris Marshall, Colin forewarned of the pending bargains in merchandise, to T. Munro, Donald Hess, Carl crisis in an October 1928 serve them in every way to Bean, Carl Tuttle, and speech by W. L. Matthews, a the very best of its ability.” Charles Dahlhouser — Grand Rapids businessman After Dahlhouser’s gained firsthand ideas by who spoke on Business February Trends and Significance of speech, talk of a commercial attending a club became strong and on meeting of the Hastings Signs. “He pointed out that January 13, 1927, the Nash­ Chamber. the present trend in the stock Some early ' ac­ market is not' sound,” ville Chamber of Commerce was organized at a meeting complishments of the local reported the News, “and he in the auditorium of the organization includes warned retailers that the Gribben Block, following a establishment of a credit coming year would be a good “splendid feed” served by a exchange, formulating time to get affairs in order, division of the Methodist policy on uniform business hold down inventories and Ladies’ Aid Society. hours, and painting the name prepare for rougher times A discussion of different NASHVILLE on the roof of a ahead.” kinds of clubs led to a prominent appearing Nashville bowed a little decision that a Chamber of building (the old Joe Hurd but did not break under the Commerce would best serve garage on the present-day weight of the Great local purposes. Cassius L. site of Fargo), so that air­ Depression The Chamber Glasgow, Nashville hard­ plane travelers would know survived, and some 40 years ware merchant, civic leader what town they were passing later played its most im­ and state politician, served over. pressive role in organizing as chairman of that founding Community activities Nashville’s 1969 Centennial meeting. Later in the included flooding the Celebration, an event which evening, he was elected Riverside ball park to create drew thousands to the little president. an ice —skaFtUinNgFOriRn kTHEfo Wr OvLilEla FgeAMwIiLthY a1s1 m —any raods <Edwin L. Kane was village youngsters; treating leading in as out. unanimously chosen for vice­ the high school football team president; Edgar A. Hannemann was selected to Maple Valley Drift Skippers Snowmobile Club serve as treasurer, and Charles H. Dahlhouser, as secretary. Named to a six- [ nnual 25-MILE man board of directors were will be held... FEBRUARY 8,1981 Joe Sommers, . Menno With alternate date of February 15th. Wenger, William Liebhauser, Donald Hess, REGISTRATION begins at 12:00 NOON at club Gordon Edmonds, and Dr. E. house ... behind Nancy's Beauty Shop in T. Morris. Meetings were set Vermontville. DOOR PRIZES awarded by button for the fourth Monday of purchase. Guides to lead groups. each month. Dues of $11 per year were established for business and professional membership, with each firm entitled to one vote. Other qualified non­ business individuals would pay $6 a year to join, but they would not have a vote in the Before prearranging a. meetings. definite funeral and body Probably the earliest disposition, it is wise to forerunner of the local consider and consult those Chamber was a Nashville Board of Trade established survivors most affected by in February 1905, after 41. the death. Grant them the business and civic leaders opportunity to be active petitioned for a mass planners, not just passive meeting at the opera house. spectators. Assisting in From that public gathering emerged an organization funeral arrangements can boasting 111 members serve as ai healthy outlet dedicated to promoting for their <grief and anxiety. growth and prosperity of the village. “General purpose of the V Board of Trade is the up­ FUNEI0L building of the town and its DIRECTORS improvement as a trading FUNERAL HOME center,” noted the News, in Nashville whose editor-publisher Len Phone 852-0840 W. Feighner, headed the early organization ■ as SAFARI 'Vcqt- �The Maple Valley News, Nashville, Tuesday, January 27, 1981 — Page 5 Sewer construction details outlined R}«& >rjh •’ ta••mi >rj J*fta is Sik "5* 5 uiisj Stan *wj F * JTjs Jis s ■$’ ft ill tai iftataiki ifttiki xks tobgita J** WnfritaW ktaii i Wtlnlii Itakdtail ifMn iqkt il fri ilia Dqnmhte «CK unMtanls It KUIftr tataiai jnswtaira taM'sKla ui lit ifietestssc by Susan Hinckley A map of Nashville to be published periodically in the Maple Valley News will keep readers posted on progress of the village’s $4.8 million sewer expansion program. Construction on the project got underway this month. As contractors work their way down each street to receive the extended lines, progressive marks will be indicated on the map furnished for publication in the. News, said Bruce Kuffer, regional consultant with project engineers William & Works of Grand Rapids. Shading on the map also will indicate the stage of construction ^completed on the new wastewater treat­ ment facility site on Brumm Road. Kuffer made the recom­ mendation Thursday at a public forum on the sewer project held in conjunction with Nashville’s village council meeting. Approximately 20 local residents were in the audience to hear Kuffer’s remarks and a short presentation by Steven Heilman, resident project representative. Throughout the year-long project, Heilman will maintain an office in a mobile unit which has been set up near Central Park, adjacent to Village Hall. “There are going to be interruptions and incoveniences (during the construction),” Kuffer told the audience. “When you do a project of this size, there are going to be problems, but we want to keep them at a For all your INSURANCE NEEDS See or Call... TERESA JONES i»tr® taMW ri II rjjf 128®! t MM damn K^pti’Scwo^11’ TRUMBLE AGENCY *>4uto-Owners Insurance Vermontville Ph. 517-726-0634 or 726-0580 minimum.” Kuffer stressed the need for good communications. In addition to regular news release, he suggested handout sheets to be distributed from door to door on individual streets as construction nears a particular area in this village. These single-page flyers would advise residents of special problems, arrangements, etc. One very important communication link stressed by Kuffer and Heilman was that between the engineers and property owners, who must indicate where along their property line they wish to have the service lead (stub) located. The engineers also stressed the need for property owners to register in advance any requests to have service leads run to vacant lots upon which future homes may be built. “After the main has been run past, it will be too late,” noted Heilman. “You must tell us in advance if you want a stub.” Kuffer explained the cost of tapping into the main at a later date will be much more costly than the $600 fee set for current connections. Adding to the future in­ crease, in addition to normal inflation factors, will be the fact' that property owners would then be responsible for paying to have the street torn up and repaired to reach the main. Immunization clinics set I was wondering what it was like in the good old days when kids had whooping cough. The lights burned dimly while Mom anxiously wat­ ched as wee Jonathon lay motionless in his crib. The night had been long, as she cared for him during the coughing spasms, held him in her arms to prevent from choking. At the side of the bed Dad had arranged a canned heat (sterno) to provide steam inhalations. Whooping cough was described as early as 1578. Several epidemics of this child killer were reported in England during the Seventeenth century. The organism causing whooping cough was discovered in 1906. It was in 1940 that a vaccine, which could prevent the dreaded disease, was introduced. It was not until the fifties that whooping cough (Pertussis) vaccination, as a preventive measure, began to be widely practiced. preai^ ROD'S MAPLE LEAF 188 S. Main, Vermontville Grauc I fi TaCO Special ...Every Tuesday Night Euchre .Night ...7:3tEveiy Wednesday Evening Fish Fry Special ...Every Friday Night LIVE MUSIC by C.C. Oliver FRIDAY & SATURDAY NIGHT in and spend an evening with us I Come Heilman said he hoped to personally contact every property owner along the route of the projected lines. Stakes to designate desired stub locations also will be furnished to the property owners. At Thursday’s meeting, Heilman also gave a brief -progress report on the collection line work currently underway in the Fuller Heights district and Durkee Street area, and of the construction going on at the new wastewater treat­ ment facility site on Brumm Road. “The next move (on the line work) will be to the old mill area on North Main,” said Heilman. “We do not expect to get into the streets during the winter.” Completion is expected about the end of November 1981 on the Nashville project, which is being more than 80 percent financed by state and federal grants. Ap­ proximately 183 new homes will be added to the municipal system, plus 40 that now have septic systems running into storm drains flowing directly into the Thornapple River or Quaker Brook. Dunigan Brothers, Inc., has the contract to lay collection lines and install lift stations in the village. Normco Construction Co. is the contractor on the treatment facility. Both firms are based in Jackson. Today protection against this potential child killer is free at your local Health Department. Be certain that your child is protected by adequate immunizations. If you have questions, contact your local Health Department, the Health Department Im­ munization Clinics are at the following locations and dates. Monday, Feb. 2, 1981 from 8:30 a.m. to 11 a.m. and 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. at BarryEaton District Health Department, 220 W. Court St;, Hastings, MI. Phone number 945-9516. Wednesday, Feb. 4, 1981 from8:30a.m. toll a.m. and 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. at BarryEaton District Health Department, 528 Beech Street, Charlotte, MI. Phone number 543-2430. Wednesday, February 11, 1981from9a.m. toll:30 a.m. at the Immanuel Lutheran Church on M-100, one block north of Saginaw in Grand Ledge. Family planning clinics scheduled for February — The Barry-Eaton District Health Department an­ nounces its Family Planning clinic schedule for February. Clinics will be held on the 2nd and 4th Tuesdays at the Health Department, 220 W. Court Street, Hastings. An appointment can be made by calling the Health Department, 945-9516. Walk­ in hours each Tuesday and Friday, 10:00-4:00. Teens welcome, no parental per­ mission required. No charge. (2-24) Bruce Kuffer, left, regional consultant, and Steven Heilman, resident project representative, display the Nashville sewer project map which will be published periodically in the Maple Valley News, in a reduced size, to keep village residents posted on the progress of the $4.8 million sewer expansion program now underway in Nashville. Kuffer and Heilman represent William & Works, project engineers, of Grand Rapids. (Maple Valley News photo by Susan Hinckley) �The Maple Valley News, Nashville, Tuesday, January 27,1981 — Page 6 Nashville Cubs earn awards for "genius creations by Pat Priddy Unique and unusual genius creations were the order of business at the Cub Scout Pack 3176 monthly meeting, January 22 at Fidler Street School. Cubs had been given a First, second and third place winners were picked from each den. Three overall winners were also picked. Gift certificates were given to Wade Gardner, first place overall winner; Cody Mattson, second place overall; and Scott Knoll, sack full of odds and ends before their Christmas vacation and were told to use their imaginations and create something “genius” with the items. Every boy who brought a genius kit to the recent meeting was given a prize. third place overall. Mickey Shilton, Lewis Guernsey, Bryan Stahl, Alan Staskus, Matt Bomer and Mark Lancaster were the first place winners from each den. They were given stocking caps, in Cub Scout colors, as prizes. Second place winners from the dens were Darold Cheeseman, Paul Boldrey, Gene Dishong and Nick Priddy. These boys were given Cub Scout pens. Cub Scout flashlights were the third place prizes for Troy TenEyck, Seth Sprinkle and Billy Brenton. Webelos den attended the Boy Scout Winter Olympics last weekend. Patches were given to all boys attending. Billy Brenton, Kevin Rathburn, Richard Meade, Brian Stahl, Kent Miller and Cody Mattson all received pat­ ches. Ed Bomer conducted this month’s pack meeting. Pinewood Derby kits were given to each Cub Scout to assemble for March’s race. Many parents also bought kits so they could take partt in the parent’s race. Denfour put on a ski fusing things they had learned in their den meetings on Indian lore. Badges were earned by twelve boys. Bobcat badges were earned by Eric Eberly, Lewis Guernsey, Darold Cheeseman and Mickey Shilton. Chris Hulsebus and Ryan Hickey received wolf arrows. The Webelos den has some of the most active boys in the pack. Billy Brenton received his aquanaut which com­ pleted all fifteen of his Webelos achievements. Kevin Rathburn also received his aquanaut. Billy Gatchel earned his showman. A Webelos badge was earned by Richard Meade. Engineer, aquanaut, showman achievements were completed by Brian Stahl. Cody Mattson earned his showman, a gold arrow and four silver arrows. Pack 3176 wishes tn thank CONTINUED...next page Second place winners from each den were Darold Cheeseman, Paul Boldery, Gene Dishong and Nick Priddy. They received cub scout pens. Other first place winners were Alan Staskus, Matt Bomer and Mark Lancaster. Third place winners from each den won cub scout flashlights. They were Troy TenEyck, Seth Sprinkle and Billy Brenton. Taking the third place overall title was Scott Knoll. Wade Gardner was the overall first place winner. He received a gift certificate.. (Photos supplied) Nashville... 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The film sday, February 5, at the showings are sponsored by Nashville Community the Nashville Friends of the Center (old waterworks Library. building) in Putnam Park. The next five full-color Those attending are to bring movie segments will -be their own table service and a shown on consecutive dish to pass. The gathering Monday evenings through will honor past officers of the March 2. local FOL organization. Each presentation starts at 6:45 p.m. and lasts ap­ proximately 90 minutes. The full length movie was shown Jacob VanDyk last year on public Jacob Van Dyke of Artelevision. vada, Colorado, died The local Friends of the January 7 after a long Library secured loan of the illness. Memorial services film through Willard Library were held at Holy Cross in Battle Creek. Lutheran Church, Wheat The segment shown last Ridge, Colorado, on January evening was Catherine of 12. Aragon. The next five Mr. Van Dyk was born presentations, in order of March 15, 1914, at scheduled showings, are: Kalamazoo, Michigan, and Anne Boleyn (Feb. 2); Jane in 1940 was married to Dora Seymour; Anne of Cleves; Foster, daughter of Heber Catherine Howard; and and Pearl Foster, long-time Catherine Parr. The public residents of Barry County. is cordially invited to these /The Van Dyk family showings. There is no moved to Arvada, Colorado, in 1955. Nashville Cubs He is survived by his wife, Dora, a daughter, Belinda cont. from page 6 Meek of Baton Rouge, Mr. and Mrs. Ed Boldrey for Louisiana, a son, David J. letting the boys have a Van Dyk of Arvada, a sliding party at their home granddaughter, Patricia on January 17. About 25 cubs Meek, and a grandson, Kip and parents had a great Russell Van Dyk; also a time. brother and six sisters. February 8 is the Cub It was his wish that his Scout and Boy Scout Bir­ body be donated to medical thday. The Blue and Gold science. Banquet for Pack 3176 will be held on Monday, February 23 Former resident named at 6 p.m. in the V.F.W. Hall regional director of in Nashville. Indian Lore will U.S. Custom Bureau be the theme of this year’s event. Bruce E. Benedict of A reminder to everyone: Arlington Hts., Illinois, son the Cub Scouts have a paper of Mr. and Mrs. Harold drop at Carl’s Supermarket Benedict of Vermontville, in Nashville. has been appointed Regional The committee meeting Director for the United will be held on February 9 at States Custom Bureau, out of 7 p.m. at Sharon Bishop’s Chicago. As the new regional home. Please plan to attend. director, Benedict will be The banquet and pinewood responsible for a 13-state derby face will be planned. area. Obituary Deadlines Change — Engagements - As a service to persons in area communities, the Maple Valley News is pleased to publish concise stories about weddings of local interest These stories are news, and like all news stories, their value decreases if they are not timely. In light of this, beginning March 1, 1981, wedding stories must be submitted within one month of the event. The Maple Valley News reserves the right to edit all copy for publication. FOR MEN Owen-Cooper Mr. and Mrs. Albert Owen of Nashville are pleased to announce the engagement of their daughter, Kelly Jo, to Frank L. Cooper, son of Mr. and Mrs. James Cooper of Nashville. Kelly is a senior at Maple Valley High School. Frank is a 1979 graduate also from Maple Valley High School, and is presently employed at Hometown Lumberyard in Nashville. An August wedding is being planned. Mater-Windes Mr. and Mrs. Gene Mater of Nashville are proud to announce the engagement of their daughter, Ann Mae, to Keith Roy Windes, son of Ms. Gloria Windes of Hastings and Mr. and Mrs. Duane Windes of Freeport. Ann is a 1979 graduate of Maple Valley High School and is employed at the Barry County ASCS Office in Hastings. Keith is a 1975 graduate of Hastings High School and is employed at Nashville Auto and Farm Supply. An April 18, 1981, wedding is planned. For all your wadding stationary needs... See the selection at the Reminder Aspinall-VanEngen Mr. and Mrs. Raymond Aspinall of Nashville are pleased to announce the engagement of their daughter, Tuesday to Robert VanEngen, son of Mr. and Mrs. Richard VanEngen of Hastings. Tuesday isa 1980 graduate of Maple Valley High School and Rob is a 1980 graduate of Hastings High School. Both are freshmen at Liberty Baptist College in Lyn­ chburg Va. An August 1,1981, wedding is planned. CARD OF THANKS The family of Anne Vander Veere wish to thank all of our relatives and friends for their kindness and sympathy shown during her illness and at the time of her death. Many thanks to those who donated andserved lunch; to those who gave- to the memorial fund, the library and floral contributions; the Garden Club and Study Club for their thoughtfulness. A special thanks to Rev. Salisbury for his comforting words and Vogt Funeral Home for their kindness. Lillian Curtis and Family Evelyn & Lloyd Hill and Family Mildred White and Family Dale Patterson and Family Lucille & Lynn Satterlee & Family DELIVERY: Olan Mills needs people to do light delivery work. Must provide own transportation. Apply in person only to Martha Grant, Brookside Motel, Hastings, Michigan on Monday, Feb. 2, between the hours of 9 a.m. and 12 noon and also between 5 p.m. and 6 p.m. Equal Opportunity Employer M-F._ Professional stylists ready to create a great “now image that’s the real you!! 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Northern Warmcrest ELECTRIC BLANKET — FULL SIZE — Only cost a few pennies a night, permits you to turn down your home thermostat. ’5 Closeout...$26 �The Maple Valley News, Nashville, Tuesday, January 27,1981 — Page 8 County residents attend handicappers horseback conference Jan. 23-24 The Village Pantry Two Eaton County joined other 4-H leaders residents attended the from across Michigan at the Michigan 4-H Horseback state 4-H leader training Riding for Handicappers facility in Tustin to learn Conference January 23-24 at about the handicapper riding Kettunen Center. Laura program. “Participants learned Polhamus of Charlotte and Debra Hall of Eaton Rapids By Lana Oster 'Tis more blessed to give... By now, you’ve got the message ■ don't spend any more than you have to. Looks good on paper, but it isn’t always practical. Necessities are always popping up and the choices aren't always available. But I came across some good ideas that can help stretch your dollars and fit into your budget as well. Take a look! 1. Form a baby-sitting club in your neighborhood, saving the cost of a baby-sitter. 2. Buy a thermos and put your own coffee in it for work. Restaurant coffee now runs 30 cents to 60 cents a cup. For the cost of a few cups, you can get a good thermos and carry good home-brewed coffee. 3. Buying lunch is a loser. For the $2 to $4 it costs, you can buy a couple of loaves of bread plus jelly, peanut TOP HAT CHIMNEY SWEEPS • Fast • Professional • Dust-Free REASONABLE RATES Evenings & weekends. 852-0911 butter, meat, cheese and tomatoes to last for a week of sandwiches for lunch. 4. When moving, don’t hire the first You-Haul-ItYourself van. Check around. Rental trucks and trailer prices are competitive. 5. Hold a garage sale! What’s obsolete or plain junk to you is quaint and useful to another. Clothes (especially children’s), toys, bottles, books, jewelry, sporting gear-drag them out, fix them up, tag them ridiculously low and they will sell! 6. When you need an item that you will use only once or twice, like a power saw, rug shampooer, or party items, rent-don’t buy. 7. If vinyl covered kitchen chairs wear out, don’t buy new ones. Simply buy new seats and backs which you can install yourself. 8. Wrap packages at the post office. Many provide string, tape and sometimes address labels free. 9. Before you buy anything - furniture, books, toys, jewelry, appliances - check at the Salvation Army, Good Will, garage sales, and salvage (freight-damaged) stores. 10. Venetian blind repair shops collect barrels of sturdy, used cord. Ask for some and save yourself the Bushre Plumbing • •RESIDENTIAL REPAIR •• INSTALLATION • REMODELING • • NEW CONSTRUCTION • • SEWER AND DRAIN WORK Cd/... CARL BUSHRE < — LICENSED MASTER PLUMBER — 517-726-0036 expense of buying rope or string. 11. Most ribbons attached to gifts come specially crafted as tight, reusable ribbons. Save them for gift­ wrapping packages yourself. 12. New or back - from - the cleaners shirts, tableclothes, and other items often have straight pins (common pins) stuck several places in them. Save to use as tacks for bulletin boards, basting pins and other uses. 13. Your morning paper may come in a small plastic bag or wrapped with a rubber band. Save the rubber bands and bags for later uses. 14. The full width of a piece of “Scotch” tape rarely is needed. Tear or cut down the middle vertically. 15. Save paper towel rolls to slip or tape over coat hangers to make them pants’ hangers. 16. Don’t discard plastic raincoats badly tom. Repair kits for plastic swimming pools work as well with plastic raincoats. 17. Use grocery sacks, butcher paper or layers of newspaper to cover books. 18. Don’t buy a net for an aquarium - make one from an old nylon. In other words don’t throw out anything. But that doesn’t mean you should become a hoarder. Few ofus have the room to store the many possibilities. So, pick out what you can use here, use some imagination of your own and see if your wallet doesn’t begin to shape up. As times begin to get better - you’ll be farther ahead! Next Week: Fat chance of slimming down? Guess how I did it? This was so evident the morning of December 20 at Johnnie’s Food Mart in Vermontville. In spite of the bitter cold, at least fifteen people braved the snow and cold to join together to pack the 35 Christmas Boxes that were distributed that same afternoon by Santa Claus, via the Vermontville Fire Department. Mary Trumble as Chairman of the 1980 Christmas Basket project was right there directing and helping and doing an out­ standing job. The Vermontville Chamber of Commerce gives a big heart-felt thanks to Mary Trumble, Johnnie and his crew, The Vermontville Police Department, Bismark Christian Society, Ver­ montville Council, the students of Maple Valley High School for the food gathered, Eastern Star, Vermontville Fire Depart­ ment and all who gave so generously to-the Christmas Canisters. The look of happiness on everyone’s face was proof positive that it is more blessed to give than to receive. Membership renewal to the Vermontville Chamber of Commerce is upon us. Someone will be calling on you in the near future. There has been a misconception that you had to be a ‘business’ in order to belong, not so, anyone interested in the promotion of Ver­ montville and surrounding area is encouraged to' join. This is YOUR town, help support it. The February all­ membership meeting will be a Sweetheart meeting at Pat’s Sugar Hut Cafe at 7:00 p.m. Meat and beverage furnished by Pat, bring your favorite Valentine (food, that is!) dish to pass. Action - Ads 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, WATER HEATERS FOR SALE: Gas or electric. Nashville Hardware, phone 852-0713. (tfn) Scout of the Month- about local resources available for handicapper horseback riding programs and how to develop programs in their communities,” says Nancy Diuble, Eaton County 4-H Youth Agent. The conference offered seminars for instructors and volunteers on topics ranging fropi. mainstreaming, recruiting and training volunteers to working with other organizations to develop riding programs. “Participants who are developing or implementing newly organized Horseback Riding for Handicappers programs, had a chance to consult with key resource people at the conference,” Diuble adds. “Participants also shared ideas on ways to increase the quality of riding program instruction.” The conference was sponsored by a grant from the Michigan 4-H Foun­ dation, the Michigan Har­ ness Horsemens Association and other local supporters. - For more information about the Horseback Riding for Handicappers Program, call the Eaton County Cooperative Extension Office, 543-2310. H&R BLOCK TAX TEST Medicare 'B' payments made by persons receiving Social Security benefits are deductible. True False For older persons on a fixed income, H&R Block has the right answer to this and other questions regarding special tax credits and deductions for those taxpayers. If you itemize, the answer is TRUE. Because these payments are simply withheld from benefit checks during the year, they are often overlooked at tax time. WELL MAKE THE TAX LAWS WORK FOR YOU We NOW Have OVEN FRESH tSnKpLA U n Good variety of CAKES Small Cakes, Small Pies, Rolls JN-STORE GAKCWSPECIALS 20* OFF All Bakery Communitv Events 102 S. Main, Nashville The Nashville PTO is collecting "Fun and Fitness" seals for free gym equipment. These seals are found on Post cereals, Log Cabin syrup and pancake 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. Snowmobile Club enjoys hot dog roast The Maple Valley Drift Skippers held an impromtu hot dog roast behind Louie Wells' residence on January 10. Twenty-eight club members attended and all had a great time. ARE SALE PRICE HOURS: Monday thru Saturday 8 a.m. - 8 p.m. Sundays from 9 a.m. - 3 p.m. H&R BLOCK THE INCOME TAX PEOPLE Nashville PTO collecting Fun & Fitness” Seals Your Friendly Spartan Store! SUPER MARKETS Iro. — STREET... in NASHVILLE — 852-9666 HOURS: 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday thru Saturday 303 S. Michigan, Hastings 945-5345 Ken F. Meade III is Nashville's Scout of the Month. Boy Scout Troop 177 is very pleased to announce that Ken F. Meade III has been selected by the troop as “Scout of the Month.” “Kenny” is a very progressive patrol leader of the Road Runner Patrol. He is a Second Class, with the troop position of patrol leader. Ken’s hobbies are baseball, hunting, and fishing. He is the son of Ken and Connie Meade who reside at 6666 Clark Rd. The entire Meade family is scout-oriented. Mrs. Meade was a den mother and Ken 'Sr. was a Cub Master and is now an Assistant Scout Master. Troop 177 is sponsored by VFW 8260 in Nashville. (Photo supplied) HOURS: 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. Mon. thru Fri.; Sat. 9 to 5 Appointments Available NASHVILLE RESIDENTS There will be a public information meeting held in conjunction with the regular Nashville Village Coun­ cil meeting, January 29, 1981 at 7 p.m. at the Community Center in Nashville. A question and answer period will be conducted by Village Offi­ cials and Village Engineers on the Nashville Sewer Project. If you have questions on how the project will affect you — PLAN TO ATTEND! Susan M. Corkwell, Village Clerk �The Maple Valley News, Nashville. Tuesday. January 27. 1981 — Page 9 Dear Caton County citizens — S. SwS wS0 I i The Eaton County Planning Commission recognizes that the existing county zoning rules and regulations 0 SsSiS Ji'sS sSS* A. fflw J’S SSl are out of date. The Planning Commission also recognizes that the need to clarify the county’s policy in regards to EATON COUNTY FARM AND HOME CALENDAR Wednesday, January 28-4-5 p.m. 4-H Drama Club, Ex­ tension Office, 126 N. Bostwick, Charlotte. Saturday. January 31 -10 a m. - 3 p.m. County-wide Snow Sculpture Contest. Lawn of the old Courthouse, downtown Charlotte. Reservations needed, 543-2310 Monday, February 2 - 7 p.m. 4-H Advisory Council, Kardel Hall, Charlotte Fairgrounds. Tuesday, February 3 - 9-11:30 a.m. “How To Cope With Stress’’ workshop with slides, group activities to help with stress, affection various age groups. Free and open to all at First Baptist Church, Charlotte. Call 543-2310 to pre-register by January 27. '* .J. 5**4 n­ MjA, - Hummell's Body Shop y"***4?> yHal;« Hl ll! 3? 8306 Maple Grove Rd. all- ’"Wk SlSh ^je, Wottd/” t (3V1 miles south of Nashville on M-66) 852-9735 jft; COLLISION REPAIR fM JSniJ Mob. >< GRAND OPENING of... 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In response to these problems, the Planning Commission proposes a fresh approach in a proposed ordinance called the “Eaton County Land Development Code”. The proposed ordinance is more flexible; and in many ways, less restrictive than the present zoning or­ dinance. The most significant change is the proposed Land Development Code permits a mobile home as permanent dwellings. The proposed Land Development Code, also, provides for a wider range of “Home Oc­ cupations”. Another important feature of the proposed Land Development Code is the “Right to Farm” provision, which states that agriculture is the preferred- use of property and that no com­ plaints or public nuisance court action can be brought against an agricultural operation which is utilizing generally accepted agricultural practices. The proposed Land Development Code is in­ tended to protect the rights of property owners from disruption actions by future land developers, that would create a nuisance, a loss in property value, or an otherwise unnecessary expenditure of public funds to serve a new development project The proposed Land Development Code recognizes each person’s desire and right to freedom of choice; and each property owner’s right is a reasonable use of their property. The proposed code provides a location for all types of land development, but recognizes that series conflicts between certain uses of property exist. Some recent examples inlcude the proposed placing of a radio tower in Eaton Rapids Township near an existing "public use” airport; a proposed alcohol still in Carmel Township near an existing residential area; and, a motorcycle race facility in an area of Hamlin Township where the noise would affect several property owners. Without land development controls there would be no chance to review these type proposals or protect the, surrounding area disruption. In summary, the proposed Land Development Code recognizes the need of a growing county to protect its citizens and property from improper development while recognizing that rules and regulations must be reasonable and minimal. The Eaton County Plan­ ning Commission sincerely hopes that- through working with township boards and citizens groups we can together achieve the proper balance betwen the needed rules and our rights as property owners. Sincerely, James Calendar, Chairman Eaton County Planning Commission Action - Ads PUPPIES FOR SALE: Seven great “All American” puppies, man’s best friend. Call .517-726-1133, Vermontville. (1-27) SEPTIC TANK CLEANING: Approved by Michigan Department of Health. Call Menzo Howe. Charlotte. Phone 543-0173. (tfn) Nashville downtownDoevveerlnom pmenent tsubfisniadnizceindg ,,l a continued from front Development Authority. “A DDA is a legally formed entity which provides con­ tinuity,” said Howell. He cited some of the powers of a DDA: to buy and sell property; to obtain govern­ ment grants; and to levy up to2 mills in property tax (for development of the business district)., Howell also briefly outlined Michigan’s Com­ mercial Redevelopment Act which allow businessmen to obtain a 12-year freeze on property taxes at a pre­ improvement level when making a building im­ provement equal to at least 10 percent of the building's value. “The businessman gains, and so does the community,” said Howell. “After a period of time, the community gains a great deal.” Howell also touched briefly on Economic Action - Ads A HAVE HIGHLY PROFITABLE, non­ franchised, Jean & Sport­ swear Shop of your own. 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Jonvory 27. 1981 — Poge 10 Nashville Village Council — MINUTES OF REGULAR MEETING — The regular meeting of the Nashville Village Council held January 8, 1981 at 7:00 p.m. ot the Community Center in Nashville was colled to order by President Harold Christiansen. Present, Curtis, Tobias, Hinckley, Bobcock, Hughes and Rizor. The minutes of the last regular meeting were read and approved. The following bills were presented and motion by Tobias supported by Hughes that they be allowed and orders drown on Treasurer for the same. All ayes. Motion carried. 8TRETT BEPARTWNT GENERAL Michigan BeH ... ... Cans. Power (Office).. Cans. Power (St. Lgt».) Hastings Comm erriel Printers ............ . Cadillac Overall Supply Nashville Water and Sewer Depl................. Cart* s Markets,............ Betty Blakely Antique Shop ........... Kelley's 5'to‘1.00 ...... South End Food 8 Bvg... The Hecker Agency ... Newhouse Equip. Co. . U.S. Poetmaster ....... Blue Cross/Blue Shield Am. Bonkers Life Ins... . 97.64 139,41 084.05 Shepherd's Tree Service Chernpace ................ Municipal Supply ... Rieth-Riley Const. Co. 56.67 -5,65 POLICE DEP ARTMENT .100.00 100.00 Michigan Bell ............. Kent Oil Company ... Mace Pharmacy........ J.F Joke" Hill ........... . 20.00 . 34.92 20.00 . 58 00 154.00 ... 8.00 557.36 151.00 GARAGE AND EQUIPMENT Michigan Boll .....................28.56 Cons. Power ................ 354.28 Carl's Markets..................... 45.04 Nashville Co-op Elevator, . 13.20 Municipal Supply Co... .48.50 Bureau al Business Practice 55.20 Fowlers Inc...................... 265.55 Am. Public Works Assoc .60.00 Formers Gas 8 OH......... ...7.45 Hometown Lumber Yard .. 23.42 Nashville Water 8 Sewer 275.88 Nashville Hardware.. .. 65.65 Powers Shell Service , .. 10.00 Kent Oil Co................... .402.16 M.V. Implement Inc. • . 137.00 768.00 643.50 102.00 290.81 ... 41.26 .362.14 ....... 6.00 ... 90.32 WATER AND SEWER Michigan Bell (Water) .,., 10.80 Michigan Bell (Sewer) , 20.08 Cons. Power (Sewer)... 335.40 Cons. Power (Water)... 525.10 Hometown Lumber Yard .. 7.20 Nashville Hardware....... ...7.29 Nashville Woter 8 Sewer2,443.37 Hickey Electric ............... 60.40 Total Communications...... 15.00 U.S. Postmaster 4.35 PARKSAND LIBRARY Hometown Lumber Yard (Parks).................. ........ 81.45 Nashville Hardware (Parks).................. 8.24 Nashville Hardware (Library)................ 8.61 Hometown Lumber Yard (Library)................... 3.50 Nashville Water 8 Sewer 100.00 Motion by Hughes, supported by Tobias to pay Miller, Canfield, Paddock and Stone $6,960.93 for pro­ fessional services rendered in connection with the sewage Disposal System Revenue Bonds. All ayes. Motion carried. Motion by Rizor, supported by Tobias to authorize the Village Clerk to sign the FCC application for license for the mobile units to be used in connection with the Wastewater Treatment Facility. All ayes. Motion carried. Motion by Rizor, supported by Hughes to adopt a partial pay estimate No. 1 to Normco Construction, Total $107,413.20. Amount retained $10,741.32, amount due $96,671.88. All ayes. Motion carried. Motion by Hughes, supported by Tobias to apply for Federal and State Grants totaling $83,330.00 on partial payment Estimate No. 1 to Normco on Contract No. 3. All ayes. Motion carried. Mr. Harold Philp, Barry County Maintenance Super­ visor for the Michigan Department of State Highway was present. Purina Oral Pigemia .for the prevention of iron deficiency anemia ’. K VpTgW w: Nd otter oral inn product nailable today cm Mike that statement! I 1 Purina'® Oral Pigemia has strong 235 Ml . sales points 8 naw, a unique Ml DOSES1 claim...for the prevention of Iron deficiency anemia. This newly approved claim means a stronger sales message for you. You know baby pigs must have iron to grow. Iron is not naturally available in ample amounts for baby pigs to reach their full potential. It’s not in sow’s milk. It’s not available in confinement. And the body reserves from birth are rapidly depleted. So, supplemental iron must be provided. Purina Oral Pigemia is the best way to get baby pigs started right. Oral dosing is faster than iqedioM 8 soves time, labor and money, with no risk of injury or disease from needles. You don't have to use it all at once. Orol Pigemia may be stored up to 3 years. •’’4 Purina NmM Products...Partnen in Performance, for 50 yean FARMERS FEED SERVICE 1006 Railroad St.,Hastings, Mi Ph. 945-9926 Motion by Hughes, supported by Hinckley to adopt traffic control ordinance No. 1 -8-81, No parking at any time on the East side of M-66 (Main St.)_from Kellogg Street north to fifty (50) feet North of Brumm Road. No Hinckley, Curtis and Rizor. Yes, Hughes, Babcock and Tobias. Defeated for lack of 2/3 vote. Motion by Hughes supported by Hinckley to reci nd Traffic Control Ordinance 12-18-80 and adopt Traffic Control Ordinance 1-8-81 No parking North of Kellogg Street for 250 feet. Yes, Hughes, Babcock, Tobias and Hinckley. No Curtis and Rizor. Motion carried. Motion by Tobias supported by Hughes to call a special council meeting to meet with Ron Reece, Far­ mers Home Administration, Williams and Works and the Barry County Grants Coordinator for the purpose of discussing a possible subdivision. All ayes. Motion carried. Sgt. Gene Koetje gave the Police Report for the month of December 1980. Ray Hinckley, chairman of DPW gave the DPW report. John Mason, representing the Nashville, Maple Grove, Castleton Ambulance Board was present to thank the Nashville Police Department for their fine assistance to the ambulance crew. Motion by Rizor, supported by Babcock to provide snow removal service for the Nashville Castleton and Maple Grove Ambulance parking lot, plus entrances and exits. All ayes. Motion carried. Motion by Hinckley, supported by Curtis that effec­ tive January 1, 1981 the Village of Nashville will adopt the new minimum wage scale of $3.35 per hour. All ayes. Motion carried. Motion by Curtis, supported by Tobias to request the Nashville Zoning Administrator Rick Ross to attend one Council meeting per month and report monthly activity to the Village Council. All ayes. Motion carried. Motion by Babcock, supported by Tobias to pay the quarterly payment to the Nashville, Castleton, Maple Grove Fire Board of $1,600.00. All ayes. Motion carried. Motion by Babcock, supported by Hinckley to pay the quarterly payment to the Lakeview Cemetery Board of $750.00. All ayes. Motion carried. Motion by Hughes, supported by Babcock to adjourn, meeting adjourned at 10:00 p.m. Hostages remembered... Citizens of the Maple Valley area have joined with the rest of the nation in celebrating the safe return of the 52 Americans who were held captive in Iran for 444 days. With all the exciting events of the past week sharply in focus, it's a warming thought to also remem­ ber the care and concern expressed for the hostages by students at Maple Valley High School. Last fall, the students dedicated the theme of their homecoming parade to the hostages in Iran. The photo depicts the senior class float, complete with a live freq and tied with a yellow ribbon to show "we care.” Harold Christiansen, President Date: January 22, 1981 Susan M. Corkwell, Clerk ORDINANCE Ns. 1-22-81 - An Ordinance pertaining to the disposal of household refuse. The Village of Nashville ordains: Sec. 1: DEFINITIONS: a. The term "household refuse", as used herein, shall include only: organic garbage from the preparation of food, paper, tin cans, bottles and wrappings. b The term "authorized refuse collection agent", shall be such person, firm or corporation with whom the Village of Nashville, by its Village Council, has entered into written agreement for the collection of household refuse within said Village of Nashville. Sec. 2: HOUSEHOLD REFUSE CONTAINERS: Every household or company of any dwelling houses having household refuse to dis­ pose of, who does not otherwise provide for the disposal of such household refuse in a sanitary manner, shall provide himself with one or more air-tight containers, sufficient to receive all household refuse which may accumulate between the time of collection. S*C. 3: The placing In a household refuse container of any thing other than household refuse shall be a violation of this ordinance. Sec. 4: COLLECTION BY AUTHORIZED AGENT ONLY: No agent, firm, or corporation other than the Village or its authorized refuse collection agent shall remove any household refuse through the alleys, streets or other public ways of the village. Sec. 5: EQUIPMENT USED IN COLLECTING HOUSEHOLD REFUSE: The authorized refuse collection agent shall provide a refuse-packing truck so constructed that the contents will not leak or spill there­ from, in which all household refuse collected by him shall be con­ veyed to the place designated in his application. The refuse­ packing truck shall be kept clean and as free from offensive odors as possible, and shall not be allowed to stand In any street, alley, or public place longer than is reasonably necessary to collect household refuse. Sec. 6: EXPENSE OF HOUSEHOLD REFUSE COLLECTION: The Village Council shall from time to time enter into a stipulation and agree­ ment with a village authorized refuse collection agent for the removal of such household refuse and any other service agreed upon and said services shall be paid for by the village or such persons as stipulated in such agreement, it being provided however, that the agreement may provide for a separate arrangement insofar as collection from restaurants, boarding houses or other commercial establishments is concerned, and said agreement shall further provide for the time and frequency of said collection. Sec. 7: The authorized refuse collection agent for household retuse collection shall bill each individual customer on a quar­ terly basis. Sec. 8: PENALTY FOR VIOLATION: Any person, firm or corporation violating any of the provisions of this ordinance shall, upon con­ viction thereof, be deemed guilty of a misdemeanor and be punished by imprisonment for not more than ninety days or a fine of not more than $500, or both. Sec. 9: All ordinances or parts of ordinances in conflict herewith are hereby repealed. Sec. 10: This ordinance shall be in full force and effect within twenty days from its passage and publication according to law. AYE: John Hughes NAY: Helen Curtis Carl Tobias Calvin Rizor Raymond Hinckley Forrest Babcock Vermontville news by Esther Shepard Rich and Cindy (Wright) Rochester of Charlotte are the proud parents ofan 8 lb. 8 oz. boy, Ross Daniel, born January 17. Maternal grandparents are Mr. and Mrs. Dewayne Wright of Shaytown Road, and Mrs. Jessie Boyd of Charlotte, great-grandmother; great­ grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Don Wright of Chester and Mrs. Mary Moore of "Dimondale; paternal grandparents are Mr. and Mrs. Robert Rochester; the great-grandparents are Mr. and Mrs. Arlo Rochester of Eaton Rapids. Last week Mr. and Mrs. Don Wright and Mrs. Mary Moore were omitted from the news. Mrs. Florence Kilpatrick and Mr. and Mrs. Lloyd Faust, cousins, Mrs. Betty Shore from Cresco, Penn­ sylvania and Mr. and Mrs. Robert Cumback of Battle Creek visited last Tuesday, including Mrs. Leone Catton of Brown Rd. were at her daughter’s, Mr. and Mrs. Jack Pennington for a belated Christmas. Young Curt Tuckey is home from Hayes - Green Beach Hospital, but hasn’t returned to Michigan State University yet. Auto Service CENTER QUALITY WORKMANSHIP TRANSMISSION REPAIRS BODY & BUMP SERVICE WHEEL ALIGNMENT & BALANCING TUNE-UPS & MUFFLERS MAJOR OVERHAULS^--* BRAKES Use your Mobil Credit Cora or - BankAmericard (VISA) Entered this 22nd day of January, 1981. Harold Christiansen, Nashville Village President Susan M. Corkwell, Nashville Village Clerk Trowbridge Service 130 S. Main St., Vermontville - Ph. 726-0569 �The Maple Valley News, Nashville, Tuesday, January 27, 1981__Page II Sports J.V.’s top Vestaburg and fall to Caledonia Maple Valley loses two The Lion’s defensive with 29 points to take a 45-36 the first seven minutes of hustle couldn’t make up for lead at the half. play before gaining a 16-10 the lack of offensive punch ,The Lions continued to lead. last week as the young hustle and put 22 points up in Poor shooting again varsity team gave up two the third quarter while handcuffed the Lions as they games to the loss column. Caledonia added 20. connected on 19 of 63 while The non-league rival The final quarter saw the Tuesday was Caledonia. The Lions fall behind for good Vestaburg hit 29 of 56. Walt Maurer was the only Scotties brought their hot scoring only 9 points. Lion to score in double shooting club to Valley for a The final 67-85 loss failed to figures with 11, points. Jeff shooting clinic. Led by Doug show the fast pace of the Beebe and Pat Kersjes each Koetsler, who scored 33 for game and determination of added 8. the victorious Scotties, the the Lidn squad. Lion determination and visitors struggled only John Kent and Pat Kersjes -hustle was a big plus as their momentarily before taking provided the scoring aggressive defense made control. leadership with 17 each. Walt them a constant threat to the Valley surprised their foes Maurer added 12 and Eric Wolverines. The final score early with aggressive Wolff, 10. was a 71-43 loss for the Lions defense and balanced Valley again surprised the 8th this year. The Lions scoring and led 19-16 at the their foe on Friday by have won 3. They stand 3-5 in close of the first quarter. But gaining an early advantage. league play. when the dust cleared at the The visiting Wolverine of Vestaburg’s only loss this end of the second quarter, Vestaburg were behind for year was to league rival the Scotties had retaliated Lakeview. Valley plays two league contests next week. Both are at home. Oh Tuesday they host Carson City at 5:30 p.m. and Saranac visits at 6:30 p.m. on Friday. Both times are for J.V. The Junior Varsity basektball team started the week off on a sour note losing to a very fine Caledonia team 76 to 52. The J.V.’s were behind by a score of 37 to 26 at the half and were never able to recover. The Caledonia team blocked 15 Maple Valley shot attempts with Todd Marsman blocking 12 himself. Tony Dunkelberger led the Lions with 19 points, Randy Joostberns added 12 points; also scoring for Maple Valley were Mickey Mahon, 9 points; Pete Koetje, 6 points; Dan Halsey, 4 points and Dan Keech, 2 points. The Lions played much better on Friday and the key to the victory was the im­ proved defensive play and being a little more patent on offense. Tony Dunkelberger led in scoring with 26 points. Pete Koetje had his best scoring game with 13 points and played a big part in the lopsided 66 to 47 victory. Also scoring for Maple Valley were Dan Keech, 8 Long week for J.V. volleyball The road games proved to be a long week for Maple Valley’s J.V. volleyball team. The girls worked hard but just couldn’t come home with a victory. Saranac defeated the Lionettes Jan. 19,15 to 6 and 15 to 13. Tracy Symonds was top scorer with 8 points. On the road again Tuesday Lakewood kept the victories at home. Janie Schippel lead in scoring for the Freshman match with 4 points. Seven points scored by Denise Snowden wasn’t enough for a win the second match. The Vikings won both matches 15 to 2,15 to 6 and‘15 to 13,15 to 9. The Lionettes made a long journey to Lakeview Wed­ nesday and were defeated 15 to 4 and 15 to 13. Leading scorer for the evening was Denise Snowden with 6 points. Traveling to Carson City Thursday things were looking up for the Lionettes. Varsity volleyball beats Lakeview, loses two On Thursday, Jan. 22, the The Varsity volleyball team lost to a tough Saranac Varsity volleyball team fell team 15-4,15-2, Monday, Jan. to Carson City 15-4,15-7. The girls put up a good fight until 19. Maple Valley jumped back the very end, but Carson City on Wednesday, Jan. 21, to beat Lakeview 15-13,1-15, 15­ 9. Top servers for the night were Carla Sutfin with twelve points and Shelly Wiser with eight. Adding to the scores for the night were Rachel Cantrell with 5 pts., Brenda Brown and Melissa Coffman with 3 pts. each. . jg| ah Wkum ^'n 'n ESfimllw. ,-.1. In tat tai U, me In to .... Sm from Cnsu P» jjHiaitiillt ■ ’ ito (W d M 7th grade suffers U • 30 loss •“ taflWMWi J£i sditahtate ’ I* rfBrcnRiiwdb ■“ d^leri t. ■d'b lai Peuiigta «i *11 HtdOrita ittrul w»W t n» teMijiiWS’ E21 [iffii’!'1 seemed to do no wrong. The Varsity Lions travel to Vestaburg, Monday, Jan. 26, and face Central Montcalm at home Thursday, Jan. 29. They played better in all three games. Passing, serving and teamwoik were all going well the first game with a 15 to 8 victory. The second game was a battle from the beginning to the end, to give a win to Carson City 15 to 13. The third game the girls just couldn’t quite get things together and lost 15 to 7. Top scoring for the Lionettes were ' Nancy Schippel and Tracy Symonds with 7 points and Kim Brooke with 6 points. The Lionettes see action on Monday at Vestaburg and will play Central Montcalm at home Thursday. Julie Villanueva’s name was missing from the lineup in last week’s paper. REGISTRATION NOTICE laitatal# " points; Mickey Mahon, 6 points; Randy Joostberns, 5 points; Ryan Halsey, 2 points; and Doug Hull, 2 points. Mike Gurd played a fine game and did an excellent job at guard playing most of the second half. Mickey Mahon had an excellent night handeling the ball and played well defensively. The J.V. record is now 6 wins and 5 losses. They play two home games this week: Carson City ’at 5:30 Tuesday and Saranac at 6:30 on Friday. Walt Maurer (42) of the Lions gets off a shot in heavy traffic, Tuesday. The Lions lost to the Caledonia Fighting Scots 85-67. (Greg Johnson photo) 4-H poultry clinic planned- The Maple Valley 7th grade basketball squad lost to Bellevue last Monday night 18-30 at Maple Valley. Scoring for the Lions were MikeSiple, 8; T.R. Myers, 7; Bret Ramey, 2; and Mark Martin, 1. Also seeing playing time were Jack Semrau; Robert Myers; Mike Smith; Bob McMillen; Jerry Shovan; and Jordan Ferrier. Benefit basketball game set for Feb. 4 to be covered include: poultry diseases, raising The Maple Valley Athletic market broilers, 4-H poultry Boosters will sponsor a showmanship and in­ benefit basketball game formation on ducks and Wednesday, Feb 4. at Maple geese.” For more in- Valley High School. formation on 4-H programs, Proceeds will help contact Diuble at the Eaton maintain a spring sports County Cooperative Ex­ program at MVHS. The tension Office, 543-2310. MVHS sports program has undergone recent cuts due to trimming of the 1980-81 school budget. Your dependable drillers in Eaton & Barry Counties The WITL Warriors, a OFFERING COMPLETE... WATER WELL team comprised of the staff at the Lansing radio station, DRILLING and PUMP SERVICE will challenge a local squad RESIDENTIAL — COMMERCIAL & FARM made up of members of the (We service submersible pumps) Maple Valley teaching staff. GRAVEL WELLS The game starts at 7:30 p.m. Admission is $2 for adults A SPECIALTY and $1 for students. Dick Ewing - Owner Linda Ramey of Ver­ 726-0088 montville is chairperson of WE’VE GOT THE ABILITY, THE EXPERIENCE AND THE the event. EQUIPMENT TO SERVE YOU BESTI The Eaton County 4-H Small Animal Association has planned a 4-H poultry clinic for Saturday, February 7. The clinic will be held from 10 a.m. to noon at the 4-H Building on the Charlotte Fairgrounds. According to Nancy Diuble, 4-H Youth Agent, “the topics EWING WELL DRILLING 6459 ALLEGAN RD. VERMONTVILLE, MICHIGAN STATE LICENSE NO. 1612 — FOR — VILLAGE ELECTION Monday, March 9,1981 To the Qualified Electors of the Village of Nashville 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, except 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 9,1981 — 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 Village Hall - Nashville, Michigan 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 en­ tered in the registration book. Susan M. Corkwell, Village Clerk �1> The Maple Valley News, Nashville, Tuesday, January 27,1981 — Page 12 *gee*e «>em**WMe**ee*eeeeeeeeeeeeee we're doinq our to save you food dollars! LEAN & MEATY PORK STEAK SIRLOIN TIP OR $239 SIZZLE STEAK BONELISS Hygrade Center Cut Smoked PORK PORK CHOPS "HOMEMADE" BULK SAUSAGE LB FRESH FROZEN b 49( TURKEY DRUMSTICKS I COUNTRY FRISH HOMO. ICEBERG HEAD LETTUCE 24 SIZE EACH FRESH MOONLIGHT MUSHROOMS MILK RC COLA 16 oz. bottles 8 PACK deposit SPARTAN 79c BREAKFAST TREAT SCHAFERS 20OZ.^ AC LOAF O W HILLBILLY BREAD LOG CABIN SYRUP - Bonus Pak - 4 oz. FREE PALMOLIVE LIQUID KELLOGG’S Sugar Smacks WT. BRAWNY ASSORTED TOWELS ROLL 5K INSTANT COFFEE 10w?z 10w?z W WITH $5.00 OR MORE PURCHASE. COUPON EXPIRES JAN. 31. 1981. 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Box A, Nashville, Michigan Phone 945-9554 (Hastings) The Maple Valley News, Nashville, Vol. 108 - No. 36 - Tuesday, February 3, 1981 RRDC seeks more community support for next Harvest Festival Expenses outweighed income in the financial statement from last September’s Harvest Festival, sponsored by the Riverside Recreational Development Corp.(RRDC). The financial statement Housing development proposal to be aired Wednesday A proposed multiple­ family housing development in Nashville will be discussed when the village council meets in special sessional? p.m. Wednesday, February 4, at the Com­ munity Center in Putnam Park. The meeting is open to the public. Ron Reece of East Lan­ sing, representing a group of out-of-town investors proposing the project, will be present. Also expected to attend the meeting are representatives of the U.S. Farmers Home Adminstration; the Barry County Grants office; and Williams and Works, village engineers. Village attorney David Dimmers may also be present for the discussion. At earlier meetings with the council, Reece has discussed the possibility of building multiple and single family dwellings on an 80aCre site on Brumm Road. Another parcel of land in the village also is reported to be under consideration for the project shows the event $162.02 in the red. Income produced from the Harvest Festival totaled $3,313.07, but expenses in­ curred were $3,475.09.' The financial outcome of the Festival has been very disappointing to the volunteers who comprise the local organization because the RRDC’s primary pur­ pose is to raise funds for development of a community recreational park alongside the Thornapple River. “We need to raise money, not lose it,”, said Lois Elliston. The Harvest Festival has proved to be a popular, wellattended event in Nashville, but the effort has to be a financially successful one too. - To put the festival on a sound financial footing, the Sewer construction underway... Construction work on new sewer-mains was underway last week near the Nazarene Church and parsonage on Fuller Street in Nashville. Owens Excavating of Grand Rapids, a sub-contractor for Dunigan Bros, of Jackson, was handling the digging. . (Maple Valley News photos by Susan Hinckley) Cont. page 7 — Conf, page 6 — in Nashville GREAT SAVINGS Cut out the Dollars and SA VEI Visit the participating stores Now thru Saturday, Feb. 7,1981 SA VE MONEY, GAS and TIME! •Nashville Hardware & Sporting Good, Inc. •Little Country Corners •Valley Bowman Archery Big George's Mobil Popshop •Mirror's Image ^Johnson's Furniture •Carl's Market •Mace Pharmacy Thornapple General Store • SPONSORED BY NASHVILLE CHAMBER OF COMMERCE * �Th* Maple Valley New*. Nashville, Tuesday, February 3,1981 — Page 2 Nashville News Deletion of several lines of copy in publication of last week’s Memories of the Past about the early Nashville Chamber of Commerce left a bit of confusion regarding suggested improvements for the 1926 business com­ munity. Just for the record, this is the text of the early Nashville News piece we had quoted: “The people of the surrounding country like Nashville and they like to come here. If anyone questions that statement, all that is necessary for them to convince themselves' is to stroll along the business street of the town on any Saturday evening, and along the side streets in the heart of town, and count the automobiles parked wherever there is a possible opening. They will realize that one of Nashville’s most pressing needs is that of more parking space and better lighting of the side streets in the heart of town. That is one of the things that the people who do their trading in Nashville would most thoroughly ap­ preciate.” (This statement was part of a commentary by the News on whether the auto and good roads would sound the death knell of small towns.) The 100th Anniversary Committee of the Nashville United Methodist Church will meet at 7 p.m. Tuesday, February 3, to plan for the centennial celebration of the church this year. The PEOPLE’S BIBLE CHURCH E. State Road, Nashville Sunday School ..10a.m. Sunday: A.M. Worship .. 11 a.m. P.M. Worship ... 7 p.m. Wednesday Evening: Prayer Meeting .. 7 p.m. PASTOR RANDY REED TRINITY FULL GOSPEL CHURCH present facility was built 100 years ago, after fire damaged the original frame church. Dedication services for the new house of wonhip were held on November 27, 1881, and were widely at­ tended. Costs of constructing the Gothic-style church were $5,200. The Community House addition was added some 35 years later. Mrs. Zoe Gillett, former local resident now of the Howe Nursing Home in Hastings, was a recent Sunday dinner guest of her daughter, Mrs. Doris Marshall of Nashville. Mrs. Gillett was accompanied by her daughter Mrs. Earl (Clara) Pennock of rural Nashville. At this writing, Leonard and Veda Shull were ex­ pected back in Nashville Thursday evening, after a winter visit to Florida. Both have been hospitalized during their stay in the South. They left Michigan in November. Mrs. Jim (Ruth Ann) King of Bellevue was a Tuesday caller on her parents, Rev. and Mrs. E. F. Rhoades of Nashville. Visitors last Wednesday afternoon at the Rhoades home were their daughter and son-in-law, Bernice and Dale Conklin of Bristol Lake. Mrs. Bertha Becker of Nashville is pleased to an­ nounce the arrival of a great­ grandson on January 24 at Sparrow Hospital in Lan­ sing. The baby has been By Susan Hinckley named Roger Lee. He is the son of Roger and Brenda Hardenburg of Eagle. The Nashville Fire Dept, responded to a reported chimney fire about 7:20 a.m. last Tuesday at the Fitch Wolcott residence (old Frank Lentz home) on Phillips Street The incident was soon under control and smoke damage only was sustained. Those watching NBC’s Diff’rent Strokes Strokes last Wednesday evening may have spotted a familiar figure in a conversational scene between Arnold and Willis in their bedroom. Plainly visible was a “wood man” exactly like the one now on display at Putnam Public Library. The rather unique figure was presented to the library last December as .a Christmas gift from the local Friends of the Library, who purchased it from its creator, Elden Perry of Nashville. He found the pattern in a national magazine. The versatile figure can be used as a coat rack, end table or bench, but at the library it is primarily a conversation piece. In Wednesday’s television scene, the wooden figure appeared to be in use as a clothing rack. The occasion of dubbing the local statue with an appropriate name last week is the topic of a story featured elsewhere in this issue of the Maple Valley News. A potluck dinner around the cozy fireplace at the Community Center in Putnam Park is on the agenda when the Nashville Chamber of Commerce meets at 7 p.m. Wednesday, February 11. Members will, be contacted in advance by a phoning committee. Arrangements may also be made by calling Chamber President Dave Mace. Howard and Leona Van Delic of Dowling were recent Saturday callers on her aunt,1 Mrs. Nellie Moon of Nash­ ville. Mrs. Gladys Histead of Nashville is a surgical patient this week at Pennock Hospital in Hastings. Merle Sears of Nashville was named top weekly weight loss winner when God’s No-Munch Bunch met Monday for their weekly weigh-in at the Nashville Baptist Church She lost three , and one-quarter pounds in one week to earn the title. Rachael Kisinger of Rev. Richard Wadsworth of the Nashville Church of the Nazarene received word last week that his stepfather, Andrew Bella, is hospitalized at South Bend, Indiana. Several youths from the local Church of the Nazarene participated in the Teen Lock-In staged January 30-31 at the Grand Ledge Church of the Nazarene. In­ spirational films, speakers and gospel singers were featured at the overnight event. The Nashville Christian Academy, our community’s new K-12 Christian school located in the educational wing of the local Church of the Nazarene, will benefit from a Snowbird Gospel Sing set for 7 p.m. Tuesday, February 17, at the Nashville Baptist Church. The program will be emceed by Mr. and Mrs. Ray Overholt of Battle Creek. He is a wellknown gospel songwriter and both are gospel singers. Among the performers scheduled to sing at the benefit are the Capitol-Aires of Lansing; the Hammond Family and the New Life Singers, both of Hastings; and the Monday Night Special, local. The public is cordially invited to attend this exciting event. Two special books recently presented to Putnam Public Library by Dennis Lamie of Nashville are Mysteries of the Past and Ancient Wonders of the World. David Pino, 37, son of James Pino of Maple Grove Road, has written a book UHITED 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. REV. LEONARD PUTNAM jOOOOO©r 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. p.m. PASTOR PAUL L. BOGER UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 'Vcqt- FUNERAL DIRECTORS FUNERAL HOME in Nashville Phone 852-0840 REV. MOLLY TURNER PEACE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH.OF BARRYVILLE 6043 Scott Rd. (M-79) Sun. A.M. Worship. 9:15 Sunday School..... 10:15 CHURCH OF THE NAZAREHE Sunday School . 9:45 a.m. Sunday: A.M. Worship T0:45 a.m. P.M. Youth Service 6 p.m. P.M. Worship ... 7 p.m. Wednesday Bible Study & Prayer Meeting .. 7 p.m. Sunday School .. 10 a.m. Sunday: A.M. Worship ..11 a.m. P.M. Worship ... 7 p.m. Wednesday Evening Worship............... 7 p.m. REV. RICHARD WADSWORTH PASTOR LESTER DeGROOT Assistant.-..Don Roscoe 301 Fuller St., Nashville 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. 203N. State, Nashville Sunday Mass .9:30 a.m. Holy Day Masses celebrated at 7:30 p.m. the evening before REV. ROBERT CONSANI MAPLE GROVE BIBLE CHURCH FIRST CONGREGATIONAL South Main, Vermontville Adult Sunday School ... 10:30 a.m. Church Service.. 11 a.m. which recently was published by Scribners as part of a series of books on music and musical in­ struments. Entitled The Clarinet and "Clarinet Playing, Pino’s book teaches some new techin iques and is geared for both players and teachers of the clarinet at high school and college levels. David Pino is a clarinetist and teaches clarinet at Southwest Texas State University at San Marcos, Texas. He has two children, one ofwhom is a 13year-old son, already an accomplished French Hom player performing with a district symphony. David Pino grew up in Laingsburg, Michigan. Since the publication of his music book in December, he is trying his hand at writing fiction and currently is working on a spy novel. Girls will invite boys in the Sadie Hawkins theme set for the Teen Sweetherat Banquet of the Nashville Baptist Church. The event is scheduled for 7 p.m. Saturday, February 7, at the Flaming Pit restaurant located in The Holiday Inn at Battle Creek. The Adult Sweetheart Banquet of the Nashville Baptist Church is set for Valentine’s Day, February 14. The 8:45 p.m. Saturday event will be held at the Sveden House in Lansing. The Dodson Family of Battle Creek will furnish a prograin of musical entertainment. Linda Valcarcel, who, with Most of us wish to avoid discussing death, yet by planning for death in advance much fear and confusion is removed at this traumatic time. Plans should be dis­ cussed with your lawyer, clergyman banker, funeral director, insurance agent, accountant - those involved in your family and financial affairs. AREA CHURCH SCHEDULES 219 Washington St., Nashville REV. J. G. BOOMER Battle Creek was honored as top weight loss winner for the month. She dropped nine pounds in January. Miss Sharon Beech of Nashville was feted at a bridal shower Thursday evening at the Nashville Baptist Church Hosting the event were Mrs. Cathy Vessecchia of Nashville; Mrs. Jan Bumgardner and Mrs. Kathy' Bumgardner, both of Sunfield. A Valentine theme was featured. Finger sandwiches, vegetables and dip, and heart-shaped cookies were served with coffee and punch. Sharon will marry Clarence (Bud) Furlong on Valentine’s Day, February 14. A Sunday evening phone call from Adolph Douse, Jr., at Lakeland, Florida, provided a good deal of in­ formation on several up­ coming Memories topics. On subject in particular is our proposed story on the late Claude Greenfield of Nash­ ville, an early daredevil aviator of the 1920’s. Adolph grew up near the Greenfield home and remembers the family well. We currently are seeking a photo from a' Greenfield relative in Battle Creek. If any of our readers have pictures of Claude and his aircraft, we would ap­ preciate a call. Input also is needed on our upcoming Beigh School story. Nashville United Methodist Women will meet at 7:30 p.m. Wednesday, February 4, at the home of Mrs. Olith Hamilton of Nash­ ville. The program is one of the organization’s most important annual ob­ servances: the Call to Prayer and Self-Denial, whicji includes a Quiet Day and descriptions of mission projects for which a special offering is given. Complete details appear elsewhere in this issue of the Maple Valley News. Mr. and Mrs. Wallace (Martha) Planck of Nash­ ville, who were both recently hospitalized at Pennock, are now recuperating at home. The Pension Crusade Committee of the Nashville United Methodist Church will meet at'7:30 p.m. Wednesday, February 4, at the church. Mrs. Andrew (Jeanette) Parm of Nashville un­ derwent surgery last Tuesday at Pennock Hospital. Please remember to cheer her with a card or call. CHURCH 8593 Cloverdale Road (’/> mile East of M-66, 5 miles south of Nashville) 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. PENTECOSTAL CHURCH 110 S. Main, Vermontville rev. Dave Fleming -©©eoosx- 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 Corner of Kalamo Highway and Ionia Rd. Welcomes you to all of its services: Sunday School ..10a.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 �her husband, Martin, is a missionary to Barcelona, j Spain, will be the speaker when theP.F.C. of the Nash­ ville Baptist Church meets Thursday evening, February 5. The Valcarcels are on furlough. Linda is staying in Charlotte awaiting arrival of a baby in June, while Martin is attending classes at Bob Jones University in-Indiana . At the P.F.C. meeting, Linda will teach the local ladies how to make a special Spanish dessert. Members are to bring packaged, in­ stant foods to the meeting to prepare a “goodie” box for the missionary in the field. Mrs. Azalia Spidel of Nash­ ville underwent surgery Wednesday at Pennock Hospital in Hastings. Her daughters Mrs. Ruth Barke of Grand Rapids and Mrs. 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. FREEWATER TESTI! Reasonable Fees!! (517) 852-9564 — NASHVILLE — Ask for Dan 11 The Maple Valley News, Nashville, Tuesday, February 3,1961 — Pog«3 Veryl Carroll of Battle Creek accompanied their sister, Mrs. Ruby Ball of Nashville, to the hospital Wednesday so that all could be with their mother when she came out of surgery. At this writing, it is expected she still will be confined for several days. We send her best wishes for a speedy recovery. Come April, Nashville can claim a native son entered in the famed Boston Marathon, a 26-mile race that is a featured event in the annual Patriots’ Day celebration in Massachusetts. Registration and travel plans are set for Larry Hawblitz of Battle Creek, son of Mr. and Mrs. Vern Hawblitz of Nashville. He is one of several persons from the Battle Creek area slated to participate in the run. Larry grew up here and graduated from Nashville High School in 1955. He is an avid runner and has entered numerous races over the past several years, including all of Nashville Harvest Runs, a 6.2 mile race in­ stituted in 1978. A benefit basketball game between two pick-up teams Wednesday evening will help maintain the springs sports program at Maple Valley High School which recently underwent cuts due to slashing of the 1980-81 school budget. The WITL Warriors, a team comprised of the staff at the Lansing radio station, will face a local squad made up of members of the Maple Valley teaching staff. The February 4th event is under sponsorship of the Maple Valley Athletic Boosters, with Linda Ramey of Ver­ montville acting as chair­ person of the benefit game. The contest starts at 7:30 p.m. at the MVHS gym. Admission is $2 for adults and $1 for students. A Thursday potluck dinner* at the Nashville Community Center (old waterworks building) in Putnam Park is set for noon, February 5, by the local Friends of the Library. Those attending are to bring their own table service and a dish to pass. The event will honor past officers of the Nashville FOL organization. A Valentine’s Day bake sale' by the Maple Valley Cooperative Nursery association is set for Saturday, February 14, at Ctrl’s Market in Nashville. Proceeds of the event will help secure new playground equipment for use at the nursery school _ on Washington Street. The Adult Singles group of the Nashville Baptist Church enjoyed a pizza-making party Saturday evening at the home of Mrs. Gloria Johncock of Nashville. Following the pizza repast, the group enjoyed playing various card and board games. Mrs. Vern (Fern) Staup of Nashville is in Pennock Hospital again. She was admitted Thursday and now is in traction and receiving therapy for a spinal con­ dition. Mrs. Staup was recently hospitalized for over a month due to the same problem caused by degenerating discs in her back. Please remember to cheer her with a card or call. There are four more segments to be shown in a 6part movie series, The Six Wives of Henry VIII, being presented in weekly Monday evening sessions at Putnam Public Library. The showings are Under the sponsorship of the local Friends of the Library. All of the films are in full color, last approximately 90 minutes, and start at 6:45 p.m. on consecutive Monday evenings through March 2. The next four segments to be shown are Jane Seymour (Feb. 9); Anne of Cleves (Feb. 16); Catherine Howard (Feb. 23); and Catherine Parr (March 2). The full length movie was shown last year on public television. The local FOL secured loan of the film through Willard Library in Battle Creek. The public is cordially invited to attend the weekly showings. There is no charge. Word has been received in Nashville of the death Saturday of John Ham)), retired Nashville High School agricultural teacher. According to initial reports received here, services were to be conducted Tuesday at Bradenton, Florida, with burial to be in Kansas, where the Hamps daughter, Gwila, resides. Mrs. Hamp is living at the Palm Village Mobile Home Park at Bradenton. We hope to have more complete obituary information for next week’s issue of the News. 1 Roy Boise of Nashville is in the intensive care unit at Pennock Hospital in Hastings after suffering a reported heart attack Friday evening. Please remember To cheer him with a card. FIREWOOD FOR SALE: Delivered, $25 within 5 mile radius, pick up yourself, $20. Sold by face cord. Call after 4 p.m. 852-0967, 852-0888. (2-3) SEPTIC TANK CLEANING: Approved by Michigan Department of Health. Call Menzo Howe, Charlotte. Phone 543-0173. (tfn) AGE SPECIES White Pine 2-0 Scotch Pine.................... 2-0 Red-Pine....................... 2-0 Austrian Pine ................. 3-0 N. 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Located on the west side of Main, at the junction of Reed Street, the single-story structure sports a high, curved false front — unique among the many false facades that line Nashville’s business district. Although origin of the North Main Street building is obscure, it may have been constructed in the 1880’s. This premise is based on two known facts that may be relevant: the old grist mill which was located on an adjacent lot was constructed in 1881, and most of Nash­ ville’s false-fronted buildings were erected in the 1880-90 decade. Early uses of the uniquely shaped North Main Street building also are obscure, but most present-day senior citizens recall that it once housed a blacksmith shop. "I remember it as Norm Hagerman’s blacksmith shop,” comments Vern Staup of Nashville. “Before that, I believe it was owned by a blacksmith named Howell.’* Nashville native Adolph Douse, Jr., also remembers the Hagerman shop, and notes that the Hagerman family lived next door, to the south, in the house now occupied by the Corkins. Blacksmithing was a popular trade in turn-of-thecentury Nashville. There were usually three and often as many as five shops in operation in the village, and according to early Nashville News accounts, all were kept busy. Nashville’s first smithy dates back to 1855 with the arrival of Henry Feighner and his family. They built the first frame dwelling in the original settlement north of the river, and early records indicate that the Feighners established the first blacksmith shop here on the south edge of what now is Putnam Park, near Bridge Street. Vern Staup’s memories of the Hagerman shop include the excitement of exploring it as a youngster, after his family moved to the north side of town. The exterior as well as the interior of the shop was intriguing to kids. “We used to stop on the way to school and splash water out of the horse­ watering tank out front,” said Vern. Boyd Olsen became proprietor of the North End garage in 1928 and retained ownership until his death in 1967, renting it out for a few Depression years. Note ornate Shell sign above Olsen's head and the glass-globed gas pumps. A man near the door and one by an auto are unidentified. Poster in window designates garage as official brake testing station. - With the advent of the auto, the landmark building soon was converted from a blacksmith shop to an automotive garage, opened about 1920 by Charles Cool and Merrill Hinckley. Texaco products were featured; home radios were a later sideline. From left: unidentified man; Cool; Hinckley; and Merrill's father, Civil War veteran John (Jack) Hinckley, peering toward adjacent 1881 grist mill. -In a 1979 photo, modern aluminum siding partially obscures original narrowboard facade. Structure now bears an antique Whippet and Willys-Knight service sign but it is not original wiith building. The sign probably came from the McLaughlin Building (now Baby Bliss) where local Overland dealer Ralph Olin introduced the European style Whippet to Nashville in 1926. CITIZEN'S ELEVATOR Your Headquarters for . . . CUSTOM APPLICATION of Fertilizers, Top Dressing Wheat, Renk Seed Corn, Chemicals, All Grains and Fertilizers. Citizen's Elevator Company 870 S. Main, Vermontville 726-0514 iinininiiiiiiiiiiiiiiNHiiiiiiniiiiiiiiiiMmiiniiiiiiiiiiimiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiniiiimiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiHiiiiuiiiiuiiiiiiiiiiiuiui A concrete water trough located there and others situated at strategic points in town were maintained by the village for the benefit of equine travel. A crude wooden hitching rail also was a standard fixture in front of the curved-front building in its early life. But with the advent of the auto, the hitching rail and water tank disappeared, along with the smitny operation. (However, down the street, oh the east side of Main near the present-day fire station, a blacksmithing operation at the former Jasper Deeds place con­ tinued well into the 1950’s.) The growing popularity of the “horseless carriage”, brought about the conversion of the curved-front building from a blacksmith shop to an auto garage owned and operated by Charles Cool and Merrill Hinckley. Both local men, they had acquired mechanic’s training from about 1914 to 1920 at the Joe Hurd Sales and Service, located on the present-day site of Fargo on South Main. Hurd was proprietor of one of the earliest Ford agencies in this part of the state, and he is credited with in­ troducing to Nashville, in 1902, the first auto ever used in the village a new threewheeled Thomas Auto-Tri. Hurd opened his Ford agency in 1910. “Both Charlie and Merrill were excellent mechanics, at least for cars of that day,” Kenneth A. Meade, a rNrecalls eacsahsvill ee e native now of Franklin. \ Texaco products were sold at the new Cool-Hinckley operation on North Main, and home radios and phonographs became an unusual sideline to the garage business when Hinckley became sole owner of the enterprise in the mid­ twenties. In 1928, Hinckley became manager of the new Dixie service station built that year on South Main at Fuller. He sold his North End garage to Boyd (“Bud”) Olsen of Nashville. Olsen was an established Conf on page 5 — CLIP THIS and SAVE IT 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 Repair Regluing Hours: 10-5 Moh.i Tues., Thurs., Fri.; 10-1 Saturday Closed on Wednesday Stuart and Elaine Southworth, Owners Phone (517) 852-0943 �The Maple Valley News, Nashville, Tuesday, February 3, 1981 — Page 5 EATON COUNTY FARM AND HOME CALENDAR The earliest remembered use of the curved-front building on Nashville's North Main is as a blacksmith shop. In this pre-1916 photo, the business was owned by Norm Hagerman. From left are: local iceman John Miller (seated); blacksmith Hagerman; John Springett; Jim Hummel, and his son. Guy Hummel, an apprentice who later became a longtime Charlotte blacksmith. local mechanic, having operated a garage at the rear of Duff Eddy’s White Rose station at the corner of Main and Washington (present-day site of Nash­ ville Cojn Laundry). In addition, Olsen had worked as a mechanic at both the local Overland auto agency and Hurd’s Ford sales. In his new location in the curved-front building on North Main, Olsen handled all sorts of automotive work and sold Shell oil products. In the early 1930’s when the Great Depression hit Nashville with full force, Olsen Tented the garage business to Tom Hoisington and Donald (“Tip”) Hill and went into road construction work. Later, Olsen returned to the garage business and maintained the North Main Street location until his death in 1967 at age 70, though ill health forced him to give up heavy mechanical work the last few years of his life. After Olsen’s death, the building was sold to an in­ dividual for use as a hobby garage and it has not housed an active retail business since that time. The structure currently is owned by Jim Powers, proprietor of Powers Shell Service on South Main, who says the interior walls bear carved initials of many early Nashville citizens. Action - Ads BOARDING DOGS & CATS: Carroll Wells, Phone 726­ 0129. (eow) WATER HEATERS FOR SALE: Gas or electric. Nashville Hardware, phone 852-0713. (tfn) GRAND OPENING of... Marti’s Magic CANDY and SUPPLIES 12718 Nash Hwy., Clarksville (2'/a miles South of Clarksville) FEBRUARY 2-7 and FEBRUARY 9-14 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. GRAND OPENING SPECIALS... All MOLDS ...... *1.75 each (Reg. ’2.00) All CHOCOLATE & COLORED CANDIES. $l89lb. (Reg. ’2.25 - *2.50 lb.) uto Service CENTER QUALITY WORKMANSHIP TRANSMISSION REPAIRS BODY & BUMP SERVICE WHEEL ALIGNMENT & BALANCING • TUNE-UPS & MUFFLERS • MAJOR OVERHAULS^sv • BRAKES • • • • Use your Mobil Credit Cara orBankAmericard (VISA) Trowbridge Service 130 S. Main St., Vermontville - Ph. 726-0569 Saturday, Feb. 7 -10 a.m. - noon 4-H Poultry workshop, 4-H Building, Charlotte Fairgrounds. Saturday, Feb. 7-10 a.m. - noon 4-H Market Beef Weigh-In, Barn area, Charlotte Fairgrounds. Monday, Feb. 9 - 7 p.m. 4-H Drama Club, Extension Office, 126 N. Bostwick, Charlotte. Monday, Feb. 9 - 7.:30 p.m. 4-H Dairy Judging meeting, Kardel Hall, Charlotte Fairgrounds. Monday, Feb. 9 - 7:30 p.m. 4-H Horse Quiz Bowl Practice, 4­ H Building - Auditorium, Charlotte Fairgrounds. Tuesday, Feb. 10-7:30p.m. Tractor Maintenance Clinic and Sunflower Oil as a Substitute for Diesel Fuel session. Fueslein I.H. Dealership, Lansing Rd., Charlotte. Tuesday, Feb. 10- Registration due at Extension Office (543­ 2310) for “How to Improve Your Garden” class, to be held February 17. Thursday, Feb. 12 - 1:30-3:30 and 7:30-9:30 p.m. New 4-H Leader Orientation at Extension Office, 126 N. Bostwick, Charlotte. Thursday, Feb. 12 - 7:30 p.m. 4-H Horse Developmental Committee meeting, Kardel Hall, Charlotte Fairgrounds. ' Thursday, Feb. 12 - 8 p.m. Weed Control in Field Crops, VoAg room, Charlotte High School. Open to public. Saturday, Feb. 14 -1-4 p.m. 4-H Fun Day, Fitzgerald Park, Grand Ledge. Teen club to meet at 4 p.m. Monday, Feb. 16 - 7:30 p.m. Eaton County Fair Board meeting, Fair Office, Charlotte Fairgrounds. Monday, Feb. 16 - 6:30 p.m. Potluck supper for new night Extension Family Living groups, Extension Office, 126 N. Bostwick, Charlotte. Monday, Feb. 16-7 p.m. 4-H Drama Club, Ann Harris’ home, 216 N. Sheldon, Charlotte. Tuesday, Feb. 17 - 9-11:30 a.m. “How to improve Your Garden”, including ordering seeds, beginningseedlings, preparing soil, garden pests, solar greenhouses. Enjoy refreshments by Chester Extension group. Open to all at First Baptist Church, Charlotte. Preregister by Feb. 10 - call 543-2310. Tuesday, Feb. 17 - 7-9 p.m. 4-H Dog Training Session, 4-H Building, Charlotte Fairgrounds. Tuesday, Feb. 17-7 p.m. 4-H Special Riding Volunteer Association meeting, Extension Office, 126 N. Bostwick, Charlotte. “Cooperative Extension Service programs are open to all, without regard to race, color, national origin or sex.” I | BARRY COUNTY EXTENSION SERVICE CALENDAR of EVENTS February 2-5 - Farm and Orchard Show, Hilton Inn, Grand Rapids. Febraury 2-6 - National Dairy Council Nutrition Update Workshop, Kellogg Center, MSU, East Lansing. February 3-5 - Michigan Association of Nurserymen, Hyatt Regency, Dearborn. February 5 - Crop Management Day, 9:30 a.m. - 3 p.m., Community Building, Hastings. February 6- Dairy Cattle Nutrition Update, 10 a.m. - 3 p.m., Carriage Stop, Martin. $7 registration fee. February 9- 4-H Advisory Council, 8 p.m., Extension Office, Hastings. February 11 - Barry County 4-H Horse Clubs, “Feeds and Nutrition”, 7:30 p.m., Community Building, Hastings. February 11,18,25 - Regional Swine Shortcourse, 9:30 a.m. 3:30 p.m., B. E. Henry Building, Marshall. February 12- Telfarm Tax Day, 10a.m. -3 p.m., Community Building, Hastings. February 12 - Crop Irrigators Meeting, 7:30p.m., Extension Office, Hastings. February 16 - Grain Drying, The Alternatives, Dr. Roger Brooks, POD classrooms, Lakewood High School, 8 p.m. Maple Valley Drift Skippers Snowmobile Club Annual 25-MILE SAFARI will be held... FEBRUARY 8,1981 I I With alternate date of February 15th. REGISTRATION begins at 12:00 NOON at club house ... behind Nancy's Beauty Shop in Vermontville. DOOR PRIZES awarded by button purchase. Guides to lead groups. — FUN FOR THE WHOLE FAMILY 11 — Nashville VFW Auxiliary 8260 Penny Supper SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 7th SWISS STEAK and HAM Serving... 5:00 to 7:00 P.M. Chairperson... CLARA SEELEY Troop 177 holds court of honor . Many Scouts received awards when Boy Scout Troop 177 held a court of honor recently. Receiving merit badges were Paul Kesler, Jr., Robert Kesler, Brian Gillum, Eugine Dubie, and Leonard Eaton. Skill awards were presented to Richard Perrier, Jim Bryan, Tom Bishop, Eugine Dubie, Brian Gillum, Pat Hagon, Mike Long, Ken Bishop, Riqhard Rozell, Tony Wilson, Matt Peake, Danny Kellogg, and Scott Reid. The troop also had five scouts that were advanced. They were Richard Perrier, Robert Kesler, Eugine Dubie, Jim Bryan, and Matt Peake. All the boys did a fine job — Congratulations! Pennock Hospital limits visitors Due to an increase in the number of persons with the flu symptoms, Pennock Hospital in Hastings is limiting visitors to im­ mediate memebers of the family. Anyone, including immediate memebers of the family who have flu symp­ toms should not visit in the hospital. An excess of visitors af­ fects the hospital staff as well as patients. Richard Fluke, Executive Director, stated there are a number of hospital personnel off on sick leave with the flu symptoms. It is anticipated that this restriction will continue for Some time. HOURS: 9 A.M. - 5:30 P.M. Monday thru Saturday (FORMERLY SIMON PHARMACY) 852-0845 207 Main St., Nashville Tylenol Contac Regular Strength 100’s COLO RELIEF CONTAC ly Band-Aid » / Sheer large 50's. i Sheer All Wide 30'a. Old Spice Stick Deodorant 2Va oz 6.5 oz Plestic Large 50's, or Plestic All Wide 30's Regular. Lime. Musk, or Herbal Regular. Scented, or Light Lotion your choice 99$ Remember Your Valentine! Choose from our selection of: •Fanny Farmer Candies •Hallmark Cards Lotion I �Th* Maple Valley News. Nashville. Tuesday, February 3, 1981 — Page 6 Plan now to make energy saving changes in home landscape By Allen Krizek, . County drop their leaves to allow the sun through in the winter,” Extension Director If high heat bills have you Cox suggests. “The most advantageous advantageous position position is is thinking about energy and usually along an imaginary ways to use less of it, now’s the time to make some diagonal line extending south and west of the spot energy-related landscaping where you want sunshine in decisions. Joe Cox, Cooperative winter and shade in sum­ Extension Service specialist mer.” in landscaping architecture , In general, the farther from at Michigan State Univer­ that spot you place the tree, sity, says the energy­ the larger the tree you can conscious homeowner can use. Conifers, or evergrees are use'trees, shrubs, and other landscape features to cut better used on the windy side heating, cooling, and snow of the property to break the force of the cold winter moving costs. “Winter is a good time to winds. If they’re placed properly — in groups at a study alternative positions right angle (90 degrees) to for summer shade trees that the prevailing wind — they will also funnel cooling summer breezes around your home. It’s also possible to use hedges and rows of trees as a snow fence. Cox suggests observing how plants and other objects influence Contact... where snow drifts. Careful observation will tip you off to Maple Valley Schools ways to remove or add permanent or temporary landscape features that • FOR SALE • USED Typewriters 852-9699 1 i We Are Taking Orders far YOUR... '-VALENTINE x Roses & Carnations, Blooming Plants % t DISH GARDENS % WATCHES and JEWELRY Nashville Flowers & Gifts 4 233 N. Main St., Nashvillee 852-9797 £ direct the wind to drop its load of snow where it won’t l make more work for you. When choosing the planting sites for trees and shrubs, be sure to keep in mind that the plants will get bigger with time, Cox notes. Allow room for them to reach their mature width and height without becoming crowded. While plants are young, fill in the gaps with quick growing, short lived species that you’ll take out later. Plan now, Cox says, and you’ll be ready to plant in early spring, the best time for planting trees and shrubs in home grounds. . Harvest Festival, From front RRDC hopes to gain more community help and support for the project. New ideas are welcome and Mrs. Elliston said the RRDC is hoping to gain more involvement from clubs, /organizations and interested individuals. The RRDC has voted to make the' festival an annual event on the third weekend of 'each September. The organization meets on the first Thursday of each month and 'will be electing officers this week. For ad­ ditional information, contact Mrs. Elliston or Sally McLean, president. The heaviest loss in the 1980 festival was the expense of the hot air balloon ascension. The RRDC had hoped to offset the $601. cost of the hot air balloon fee by selling raffle tickets for a chance to ride in the gondola. Continued below— PRIMARY ELECTION To the Qualified Electors: NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, That a Primary Election will be held in the Village off Nashville State of Michigan — AT — THE COMMUNITY CENTER Corner of N. Main Street and Philadelphia within said Village on FEBRUARY 16,1981 FOR THE PURPOSE OF PLACING IN NOMINATION BY ALL POLITICAL PARTIES PARTICIPATING THEREIN, CANDIDATES FOR THE FOLLOWING OFFICES, VIZ: (3) Two Year Term TRUSTEES 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 Like father, like daughte When little 2-year-old Kristi Priddy, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Steven Priddy of Maple Grove-Road, fell out of her swing set January 22 and broke her left leg, she knew all about fractures and casts. She had learned firsthand by observing her daddy. He had fractured his left leg and ankle in a December 30 construction mis­ hap, in his line of work as a partner in F. & S. Excavating of Nashville. Priddy was struck by-a front-end loader while excavating a basement under an existing house. Steve underwent surgery for insertion of a pin and screw in his ankle. For­ tunately, Kristi's break was less severe, being a hairline fracture. She's also more mobile, being able to walk unaided in her cast, while Daddy must use crutches to get around. Both expect to shed the casts in about a month. Harvest festival, cont. However, Lois reports that ticket sales were low and only yielded $198 of-income. Other expenses incurred in the 1980 Harvest Festival were: Hometown Lumber, $4.42; Nashville Hardware, $8.58; Harvest Run (hats, advertising, and medals, etc.), $622.26; Raffle Tickets (printing costs), $45.96; tent /and porta johns, $420; parade (to Shriners for participating with mini-cars and racers), $50; talent contest (cash prizes and advertising), $115; super scooper (parade clean-up), $10; band for the dance, $260; advertising, $756.30; Carl’s, $6.88; Kellys, $18.84; Smitty’s (trophies for contests) $235.98; postage, $3; Maple Valley Florist (flowers for queen and court and grand marshal), $57; clowns, $41.56; produce contest (awards), $79; Kiddy Carnival (prizes, etc.) $133.31; and Hecker’s (use of copy machine), $6. Income included $1,129.01 from the penny votes cast in the harvest queen contest; $801 from entry fees received in the Harvest Run; $527.55 from the dance; $125 from Arnold Amusement rides; $74 from entry fees in the tractor pull; $75 from rental space at the flea market; $36 from a percentage of the profits from the business owner’s ox roast; $20 from entry fees in the canoe race; $159.90 proceeds at Kiddy Carnival; $90 arts and crafts rental space; $57 from food wagons; $9.61 miscellaneous; and $2 refund frpm,the florist.. Try Something New at... THE SUGAR HUT CAFE February 8,1981 ★ SPECIAL SUNDAY BRUNCH 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 P.M. $2.50 Children under 8 yrs $1.85 your TAN nicely brown when you arrive!! (Start 4-5 weeks in advance to help prevent vacation sun burn) FREE Visit TO TRY MLTRATAN! 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Bostwick, Charlotte. “Most counties have both daytime and evening Ex­ tension Study Groups”, according to Eaton Ex­ tension Home Economist, Ann Ross, “but until now the Eaton Extension groups have all met during the day.” The possibility of forming Dunigan Bros., contractors for collection lines and lift stations in Nashville's sewer extension project, had massivie equipment poised for action near the site of Nashville's old grist mill on North Main Street. Preparatory to. Monday's digging there, a huge old apple tree on the site was cut down (at right). a night group brought in­ terest from a number of Charlotte area people. And so the invitation is out to those who would like to become a part of it. Most Extension Study groups meet monthly for a variety of study topics of their own choosing. The groups offer leadership opportunity for members as well as the fellowship of shared experiences. Study groups have a represen- r Maple Valley Schools ■nn K^snrinlndwe.Jni gtygeiK) With Putnam Park as a backdrop, a Dunigan Bros, catepillar trenched for a sewer main Wednesday near Nashville's old grist mill site, adjacent to the Thornapple River. LOOK your best LUNCH MENU Monday, Feb. 9 Hoagie Pattie on Bun, Green Beans, Applesauce, Cookie, Milk. Tuesday, Feb. 10 Turkey Gravy on Biscuit, Peas, Pineapple, Milk. Wednesday, Feb. 11 Grilled Cheese Sandwich, Baked Beans, Pickles, Pears, Milk. Thursday, Feb. 12 Spaghetti, Peas, Peaches, Homemade Rolls and Butter, Milk. Friday, Feb. 13 Pizza Pattie on Bun, Corn, Applesauce, Milk. CftLL TODAY FOR YOUR APPOIKTMENT! Hair Styling • Permanents • Coloring THROUGH FEBRUARY 14th From our Licensed Manicurist... Sculptured Nails........... *20.00 Manicure & Pedicure /. *14.00 — SAVE $9.00 — Taking Saturday appointments during this special. REDKEN’ ««:■" Action - Ads rr ^tow igdlksMij ''• tanrt unda ij tative on the county Ex­ tension Homemakers Council - a planning group that provides county-wide events. Members may submit their names for the scholarship drawing which takes place at the Spring Event. For reservations or ad­ ditional information, call home economist, Ann Ross, (543-2310) or Judy Locke, Council President (543-3251). 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, 726­ 1340. Hours: 10a.m. to5 p.m. Closed Mondays. LI 112 E. Court St., Hastings k Phone (616) 948-8767 Razor’s Edge HAIRDESIGNERS^ C-Store “Convenient Nashville's *4.8 million dollar project is being 80-percent funded by State and Federal grants. It’s a boy! A billboard on Brumm Road, near M-66, designates Nashville's sewer expansion as a pollution control project. An innovative lagoon-and-irrigation type wastewater treatment facility is being constructed on Brumm Road as part of the project to abate pollution of the Thornapple River and Quaker Brook. Some 183 new homes will be served by the extended lines plus 40 others with private septic systems presently draining into natural waterways. Nashville's ' $4.8 million project is being more than 80-percent funded by state and federal grants. Mr. and Mrs. Steve Rempel of Bassett, Nebraska, are the parents of a baby boy, Shawn David, born January 31. Shawn weighed 8 lbs., 7% ozs., and will be welcomed home by brothers Samuel, and Seth. Grandparents are Mr. and Mrs. Carroll1 Wells of Ver­ montville, and Rev. and Mrs. John Rempel of McCook, Nebraska. Maternal greatgrandparents are Mr. and Mrs. William Skelby of Eaton Rapids. BIC Lighters ^Rathon GASOL/ne „I L and 0 products . 2/*l°° $139 McDonald Ice Cream.. 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However, I’ve remained faithful for the past four weeks and it’s paid off and I want to share this good fortune with you. Of course, the worst thing about a diet is the limited kinds of foods that are allowed and also the quantity. Persons lose in­ terest in their diets after TOP HAT CHIMNEY SWEEPS • Fast • Professional • Dust-Free REASONABLE RATES Evenings & weekends... 852-0911 awhile because of the monotony. A steady diet of rabbit food becomes'about as exciting as trying to fit into a size 10 when you’re a size 16. But—to my rescue came the spices and boy do they make a difference! A cup of cot­ tage .cheese tastes much better if you add one tablespoon of minced onion to it and perhaps a little pepper. A slice of diet bread with a teaspoon of lowcalorie margarine comes alive with a lightsprinklingof garlic powder and popped into the toaster for a bit. Raw vegetables such as carrots, celery, green peppers and cauliflower make an evening snack more exciting by dipping them into lowcalorie creamy Italian dressing—which amounts to about 16 calories per tablespoon. Do you get hungry late in the evening? Diet specialists say that we shouldn’t eat before going to bed and I suppose that’s good advice if you’re planning to raid the refrigerator, but if you must have a little something — how about one cup of stewed tomatoes with a slice diet bread! I usually take the toast and add a slice of lowcal cheese and lay it under the broiler for a few seconds. Bushre Plumbing • • RESIDENTIAL REPAIR ••INSTALLATION • REMODELING • • NEW CONSTRUCTION • • SEWER AND DRAIN WORK Call... CARL BUSHRE — LICENSED MASTER PLUMBER — 517-726-0036 We Have OVEN FRESH Weight Watchers says counting Calories isn’t recommended but I feel keeping an eye on just how much I’m consuming helps keep my diet in line. I’ve also cut out salt and sugar which for me seems to be my worst enemy. Here are some important points to remember: (1)Rule number one: check with your doctor before trying anything drastic. You may have unseen problems which may account, for your weight gain. (2) Don’t expect those pobnds that you’ve accummulated over the year to disappear overnight. Pounds that are lost slowly, stay off. (3) Don’t weigh yourself everyday — once' a week is plenty so that you don’t become disappointed. Be prepared for plateaus of zero weight loss lasting from a few weeks to one month. (4) Exercise is important, but not to extremes. Too much can cause a ravenous appetite. (5) Set small goals for yourself. Start with 5 lbs. and when it’s shed, start another 5 lb. goal. You’ll eventually lose it all. (6) When you finally reach your goal, treat yourself, but be prepared to use your successful diet as a means to maintain your good looks. Next Week: A simple pattern for crocheted slip­ pers. P.S. 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STREET... in NASHVILLE United Methodist women to observe the call to prayer and self-denial This week, the United Methodist Women of Nash­ ville United Methodist Church will hold one of their most important annual observances — the Call to Prayer and Self-Denial. The program will be held at 7:30 p.m.- Wednesday, February 4, at the home of Mrs. Olith Hamilton of Nash­ ville. Major events of the observance include the Quiet Day and descriptions of the mission projects for which a special offering is given. The Women’s Division of the General Board of Global Ministries of The United Methodist Church sponsors the Call to Prayer and Self­ Denial. “Children: Ad­ vocacy and Ministry” is the theme for giving this year. In the United States, the offering may be used for projects such as.a center for abused and neglected children and their parents, a special weekend day care center in a women’s prison where inmates may care for their own children at that time, an integrated day care center and community resource exchange' in Mississippi, a school for Gardners galore needed in Eaton County “If you want to stay ahead of rising food costs during 1981, you may want to enter the garden game ' with gusto,” according to Eaton County Extension Home Economist Ann Ross. To help you get a head start, come to a class on “How to Improve Your Gardening” on Tuesday, February 17, from 9-11:30a.m. at the First Baptist Church. (Reser­ vations, name, address and phone number are requested at the Extension Office by Tuesday, February 10th.) Here is what you will learn at the class: how to get the most from your garden space; how to order seeds, choosing best varieties; how to begin seedlings indoors Social Services movesOver crowded conditions have caused the Eaton County Department of Social Services to move to a new building. This move has been in the planning stages since 1973. When the Services Agencies had to separate into different buildings in 1979 it became a major concern. The new address which will . become effective January 26, is 1050 In­ dependence Boulevard, Charlotte, Michigan 48813. The Department of Social Services phone number - 543­ 0860 - will now cover all of the service programs. The Michigan Em­ ployment Security Com­ mission WIN program will also be located in the new facility, but will retain their current phone numbers, 543­ 4420 and 543-4424. The new switchboard system will not be available until March 1. Because of this an older model will be used. This older system will not be able to handle as many incomeing calls at a time. Therefore, they are asking you to please be patient if you hear a busy Signal. Remember this is only temporary. • An open house will be scheduled in the future. All are welcome to attend. and transplant them; how to prepare the soil and deal with bug problems. Also included will be tips from gardeners who have tried some new tricks that have worked. Besides, you will hear about “Community Gar­ dens” in Eaton County and the latest on “Solar Greenhouses”. The class is free, open to all, and is sponsored by Eaton County Extension Service and Extension Homemakers. Participating will be Allen Krizek, County Extension Director; Bev Menzie, Charlotte gardener; Cynthia Carlson, hor­ ticulturist with Capital Area Community Services; the Chester Extension Study Group and Eaton County Extension Home Economist, Ann Ross. For additional information and reservations, call 543­ 2310. Lakota (Sioux) children which teaches their cultural values as well as the “three R’s”, a United Methodist hospital which specializes in pediatrics in a povertystricken Hispanic border -community, or a project for the ea'rly detection and prevention of developmental retardation among children. Examples of projects from other countries which may receive support include a training program for deaf children in HongKong, new facilities for mentally retarded children in Chile, community mental health projects in Nigeria, -“rescue centers” which provide education and job training for destitute children in Nairobi, Kenya, day-care centers which also provide health and dental care for poor families in Santiago, Chile, equipment and teaching materials for Southern African children's refugee centers in Tanzania, or medical equipment and supplies for mother-andchild care centers in Palestinian refugee camps. The service for the Quiet Day, Of Such Is the Kingdom, was written by Ann Radar Pfisterer. The service focuses on children, their needs and qualities, and suggests several child­ like qualities necessary for those who would receive and enter the kingdom of God such as love, dependency, trust, sharing and giving. About 1.5 million women in 33,000 local units in all 50 states will join in the ob­ servance. Last year, the offering'totaled $829,209, an increase of $14,048 over the previous year. 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 BEST I 6459 ALLEGAN RD. - VERMONTVILLE, MICHIGAN STATE LICENSE NO. 1612 LTD LIMITED METH! 9500 wood burning furnace COME JOIN... VERMONTVILLE’S COUPON CLUB NO DUES OR FEES Anyone in the Vermontville, Nashville area... WELCOMED TO JOIN Call Caroline Halliwill at... 726-0348 formore information REG. PRICE $725.00 AS? *499°’ “MAPLE VALLEY CONCRETE PRODUCTS” (517)852-1900 South side of Nashville on M-66. �The Maple Valley News, Nashville, Tuesday, February 3, 1981 — Page 11 JU &&& I SW ’ll -. Vermontville news Grant aids public availability of Olivet College Library By Esther Shepard Mrs. Nellie Mahar, Mrs. Leone Catton, Mrs. Ruth Aldrich, Mrs. Bernice Curtis, and Mrs. Mary Mykytuk were in Charlotte Tuesday for the senior citizens dinner. Patrick Dooling has returned from New Jersey. He is going to spend time with his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Ray Dooling and sister for a few weeks and is now with his grandmother Mrs. Almia Dooling of Irish Road. Mrs. Leta Nagle with Mary Alice and Larry Conard of Charlotte went to Battle Creek Thursday to the Richard A. Henry Funeral Home for the funeral of Leta niece’s husband Carl A. Banta, 85. Carl was bom in Woodland, the son of John (Burr) and Emily Wheeler Banta. He served in the U.S. Army in France during World War I and was discharged as a sergeant. During the early 1930s, Banta was employed at the Battle Creek Veterans Administration Hospital and later worked in the ex­ perimental section of the former Olive Farm Equipment Company, retiring in 1962. He is sur­ vived by his wife, Ruby G. Ward Banta. They had been married 52 years this Sep- tember. He was brought to Woodlawn Cemetery, Vermontville for burial. We are sorry to hear of the death Saturday morning of Desley Starkey, 57, of 124 Maple Street? He was a retired truck driver for C. & J. Trucking Co. of Lansing. He leaves his wife, Reita; four sons, Jeffrey and David of Vermontville; Virgil and Michael of Charlotte; a daughter Tammy at home; four sisters and a brother. We offer our condolances to his family. Mr. and' Mrs, DeWayne Wright went to the Grand Ole Opera Friday night, coming home they were cbught in a snow storm in Kentucky. Card shower planned for former Nashville doctor Local friends of Dr. Stewart Lofdahl, a longtime Nashville physician now living in Arizona, are suggesting a card shower for the doctor on his 80th bir­ thday, Tuesday, February 10. His mailing address is: Box 357, Sedona, Ariz. 86338. Dr. Lofdahl came to Nash- X ville in January 1930 to **s 3 •la * h^^Mk >H-, < At — assume the practice of his late brother-in-law, Dr. C. K. Brown, who died unex­ pectedly following surgery in December 1929. In preparation for his profession, Dr. Lofdahl studied seven years at Northwestern University Medical School, later ser­ ving one year at People’s Hospital and two years at Wesley Memorial Hospital, in Chicago, as resident doctor, in the year just prior to his arrival in Nashville, Dr. Lofdahl had been associated with Dr. J. Gould Gardner in Mississippi. Dr. Lofdahl returned to Chicago about 25 years ago, retiring to Arizona later. Friends here report that he is in good health and enjoys occasional trips into mountains. How much can insulation save? ■wreirisrilnii xonnim UHNM tawMmL AMIS J mn Olivet College in Olivet, has been awarded a $10,000 grant from the W. K. Kellogg Foundation of Battle Creek, Mich., to make its library’s resources more widely available to the public. With the grant, Olivet College plans to catalogue all of its collections obtained prior to 1974 on a national computer network. An earlier Foundation grant made possible the cataloging of books acquired during the past six years. “This support from the W. K. Kellogg Foundation will enable us to make the facilities at Olivet even more accessible to the academic and local community,” said Olivet College President Dr. Donald A. Morris. ATTEND JOHN DEERE FARMING FRONTIERS 1981 Il Plan to come to our Farming Frontiers 1981. Watch new-for- 81 films on self-leveling loaders for 4-and 6-cylinder John Deere Tractors, Time-Mizer Self-Propelled Forage Harvesters, balers, planters, cultivators, rotary cutters, Hydra-Push™ Spreader and more. View Furrow-on-Film subjects and a lively Buster Keaton flashback. Door prizes will include a John Deere 1/z-inch Drill. Be sure to come. G&W Sales Inc. MONDAY, FEBRUARY 9,1981...7:30 p.m LAKEWOOD HIGH SCHOOL Refreshments — Door Prizes The Michigan Department of Commerce Energy Administration has prepared a publication to help Michigan residents estimate their annual energy use and the savings that are possible through proper insulation.. “The Fuel Use Estimator publication should be especially useful to people planning energy con­ servation home im­ provements,” said Energy Administrator Peter S. Walters. “It will enable them to judge how much energy and money each home im­ provement will save before the work is completed.” A free copy of the publication may be obtained by calling or writing the Administration’s Energy Clearinghouse. The toll-free number is 1-800-292-4704. The address is Energy Clearinghouse, P.O. Box 30228, Lansing-48909. The estimator is one of more than 200 Clearinghouse publications dealing with energy conservation and renewable energy resources. Phone 945-9554 for ACTION­ WANT-ADS The grant to the college is one of 15 similar awards being made to independent, four-year liberal arts college libraries in Michigan, ex­ plained President of the Kellogg Foundation, Russell G; Mawby. “The Foundation is also providing an additional $841,975 in grants to units of the statewide information network which links public, special academic and libraries to improve the quality and immediacy of library services to all residents of Michigan,” he said. Mawby emphasized that “the voluntary integration of library services and the application of modern technology are promising means of adding to the kinds, quality and speed of in­ formation provided to library patrons. The Kellogg Foundation is confident that as the network system grows, first-class service will become available to every citizen utilizing library resources.” Other college libraries offered Foundation assistance include: Adrian College, Albion College, Alma College, Andrews University, Aquinas College, Calvin College, Hillsdale College, Hope College, Kalamazoo College, Madonna College, Mercy College of Detroit, Siena Heights College, Spring Arbor College and the University of Detroit. In 1930, breakfast cereal pioneer W. K. Kellogg contributed $45 million in personal wealth to establish the Kellogg Foundation. Using income from that bequest, the Foundation has made grants over the past five decades of more than $500 million in the areas of g health, education and agriculture. The Foundation is today among the largest private philanthropic organizations in the nation, and supports programs on four continents, including the United States andCanada, Europe, Latin America and Australia. FOR A PERFECT * (VALENTINES DAY* Our flowers will help you say it Best I Floral Designs by. • • Maple Leaf Florist "The Shop with the Personal Touch" 311 N. Main St, Nashville (Next to the Library) Hours: 9 to 5 DELIVERY AVAILABLE Phone (517) 852-9610 anytime! REGISTRATION NOTICE — FOR — VILLAGE ELECTION Monday, March 9,1981 To the Qualified Electors of the Village of Nashville 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, except 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 9,1981 — 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 195.4 As Amended. at Village Hall - Nashville, Michigan 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 en­ tered in the registration book. Susan M. Corkwell, Village Clerk �The Maple Valley News, Nashville, Tuesday, February 3, 1981 — Page 12 Maple Valley Lions split week’s contests The Lions hosted two league rivals last week. Carson City came to call on Tuesday and left with a 82-67 win while Saranac went home on Friday with a 72-40 loss. The Eagles did most of the free-throw shooting on Tuesday hitting 16 of 23 at the charity stripe. That edge gave them the margin of victory as Valley hit on only 3 of 7. Valley threatened the Eagles all night but could never overtake the. Carson City sat on a 35-31 half time lead and carried that ad­ vantage into the final quarter. The Lions came within two of the Eagles early in the final quarter but free-throws kept them a step ahead of Valley. John Kent had his best scoring night of the season pouring in 20 points. Teammates Jeff Beebe and Walt Maurer added 11 and 10 points respectively. Terry Pierce and Pat Kersjes each added 8. A balanced Eagle attack placed 5 men in double figures led by Steve Proctor and Dave Dykehouse each with 18 points. Winless Saranac proved no match for Lion senior Pat Kersjes as the Valley center poured in all 8 of the Lion field goals in the first quarter. Two free-throws by Rich Elliston rounded out Valley first quarter scoring. The Lions led 18-8. Valley widened their lead in the second quarter and Saranac never threatened after that. Pat Kerjes led all scorers with 26 points; junior Jeff Beebe and senior guard Terry Pierce scored 13 and 10 points respectively. Mark Haskins of Saranac was the only Redskin in double figures with 14 points. Valley travels next.week on Tuesday and Friday. The J. V. contest will begin at 6:15 on Tuesday night at Mid­ dleville and at 6:30 on Friday at Montabella. Maple Valley's Tim Tobias fires a pass in basketball action on Friday. The Lions defeated Saranac 70-42. Pat Kerges watches his shot as it travels toward the basket. Kerges scored 26 points as the Lions roared to a 72-40 win over Saranac, Friday. (Greg Johnson photo) (Greg Johnson photo) Sports J.V. tips Carson City and Saranac Freshmen basketball team splits two The freshmen basketball team split their two games last week, winning at Montabella and losing to Bellevue. The freshmen - beat Montabella 51-44. They fell behind early when they could only score one field goal in the first quarter. The Lions came back in the second quarter with some better shooting and took the half time lead 21-19. The Lions put the Mustangs away in the fourth quarter by hitting some critical free throws. Jeff Starring led the Lions with 20 points, Chris Barton did a very good job rebounding with 8. The Lions didn’t fair as well on Wednesday night at Bellevue. Again, the Lions fell behind early. With some tough defense and some hot shooting by Starring, the Lions pulled back even at 33­ 33 at the end of the third quarter. In the fourth quarter, the Lions couldn’t keep up and ended up losing NOTICE The Transfer/Recycling Board of the Townships of CASTLETON and MAPLE GROVE and the VILLAGE OF NASHVILLE announce that the Transfer/Recycling Station will be open every Saturday from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. The Transfer/Recycling Station is located on Cosgrove St. in Nashville, at the former site of the Nashville landfill. The following will be AVERAGE charges for dumping refuse into the transfer boxes: Cars.......................................... *2.00 Station Wagons.................. *4.00 Pickups, Vans, Trailers *5 to *10 Minimum Charge................ *1.50 Charge per yard of refuse. *2.50 RECYCLABLES THAT ARE ACCEPT­ ABLE TO THE OPERATOR WILL BE DEPOSITED AT NO CHARGE. JOHN HUGHES, Secretary, Transfer/Recycling Board Regular meetings of the Transfer/Recycling Board are held the last Monday of each month at the Castleton Township Hall beginning at 8:00 p.m. 51-47. Jeff Starring again led the Lions with 29 points. Lester Caldwell followed with 10. Chris Barton again led in rebounding with 8 while Starring and Caldwell each had 7. 7th grade Lions lose by four The Maple Valley 7th grade basketball squad lost a close game to Olivet 31-35 last Monday night at Maple Valley. The Lions were plauged with foul trouble with 26 at the final. Scoring for M.V. were T. R. Myers with 9 pts.; Mike Siple, 8 pts.; Mark Martin, 6 pts.; Robert Myers, 4 pts. ; and Chris Tyler and Bret Ramey with 2 each. Also seeing play time were Gordan Ferrier, Mike Smith and Jerry Shovan. 7th grade beats Portland 24-16 After a quick 12-0 Portland lead in the first quarter the Lions caught up and beat Portland 24-16. The Lions held Portland to just 4 points after the first quarter. Scoring for the Lions were T. R. Myers with 10 points; Mike Siple and Mark Martin, 4 points each; and Robert Myers and Chris Tyler with 2 each. Also playing for M.V. were Bret Ramey, Paul Travis, Jim Bryans, Bob McMillen, Jerry Shovan, Mike Rogers, Ronnie Hoyt, and Gordan Ferrier. The junior varsity had a good week by winning two home games. On Tuesday they defeated Carson City 71 to 69. The junior varsity had a very good first quarter, leading 21 to 14. They trailed by one point at the half and were trailing 47 to 48 after three quarters. The j.v.s outscored Carson City 23 to 20 in the last quarter. The key was Maple Valley’s free throw shooting, holding a 38 to 30 rebounding edge and their overall aggressive play. They had an outstanding offensive night but made a few mistakes defensively. Leading the scoring was Randy Joostberns with 24 points. Also scoring were Tony Dunkelberger, 18 pts.; Mickey Mahon, 15 pts.; Dan Keech, 7 pts.; and Mike Gurd, 2 points. Pete Koetje scored all his 5 points in the last five minutes of the game and were very important. The leading rebounder was Tony Dunkelberger with 15 and Randy Joostberns added 8 rebounds. On Friday, the j.v.s got off to a slow start, trailing Saranac 18 to 14 after the first quarter. They were only leading 34 to 30 at the half but the j.v.s had an outstanding third quarter, outscoring Saranac 14 to 4; The j.v.s again won the battle of the boardsoutrebounding Saranac 36 to 32. Leading rebounders for Maple Valley were Tony Dunkelberger with 12 and Pete Koetje with 7. Mickey Mahon only had 2 turnovers in the game, has only committed 6 in the last three games, which is very good ball handling. Mike Gurd played a good game scoring 5 points, collecting 4 rebounds and did not committ a turnover. Also scoring for Maple Valley were Tony Dunkelberger, 16 pts.; Mickey Mahon, 16 pts.; Dan Keech, 10pts.; Pete Koetje, 8 pts.; Randy Joostberns, 6 pts.; and Ryan Halsey, 2 points. The j.v.s record is now 8 wins and 5 losses. They play at Middleville Tuesday at 6:15 p.m. Friday they play Montabella at 6:30 p.m. in their brand new gym. This is going to be a tough week for the j.v.s and we hope to meet the challenge of playing two good teams on the road. J.V. volleyball team tops Vestaburg The Maple Valley J.V. volleyball team traveled to Vestaburg January 26 to bring home a win 15-6, 4-15 and 15-4. Top servers for the Lionettes were Robin Swift Benefit Basketball game planned — The Maple Valley Athletic Boosters will sponsor a benefit basketball game Wednesday, Feb. 4 at Maple Valley High School. Proceeds will help maintain a spring sports program at MVHS. The MVHS sports program has undergone recent cuts due to trimming of the 1980-81 school budget. The WITL Warriors, a team comprised of the staff at the Lansing radio station, will challenge a local squad made up of members of the Maple Valley teaching staff. For all your The game starts at 7:30 p.m. wedding stationary Admission is $2 for adults and $1 for students. needs... See the Linda Ramey of Ver­ selection at the Reminder montville is chairperson of the event. with 6 points and Kathy. Gaedert with 5 points. Ad­ ding points to the scoreboard were Kim Brooke and Staci Beachnau with 4 points each. I’he Lionettes fought a hard battle against Central Montcalm on January 29 loosing the first game 15-13. The girls kept on fighting the second game and came up with a win 15-11. Central Montcalm won the match by beating the Lionettes in the third game, 15-8. Leading servers for the night were Nancy Schippel with 8 points and Tracy Symonds with 4 points. Monday, February 2, the Lionettes travel to Montabella and face Portland February 5 at home. Maple Valley Sports — ACTIVITY CALENDAR — February 2-14 Feb. 2 Freshman Basketball - Home - Central Montcalm - 5:30 p.m. Feb. 4 - Athletic Boosters Fund Raising Game - WITL Warriors vs. Maple Valley Faculty - 7:30 p.m. Feb. 5 - Volleyball - Home Portland - 5:30 p.m. Feb. 6 - Junior High Dance, 7-9:30 p.m. Feb. 7 - Wrestling - League Tournament at Portland - 1:00 p.m. Feb. 7 - Junior High Basketball - at Portland 9:00 a.m. Feb. 9 - Volleyball - Home Carson City - 5:30 p.m. Feb. 10 Freshman Basketball - Home Montabella - 5:30 p.m. Feb. 12 - Volleyball - Home Lakeview - 5:30 p.m. Feb. 13 - J.V. Varsity Basketball Home Lakeview - 6:30 p.m. Feb. 14 - Wrestling - Districts - at Olivet. �t r?e Most Beautiful Da^ of ^our bife 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 Hliider Phone 945-9554 Hastings �The Maple Valley Newt, Nashville, Tuesday, February 3, 1981 — Page 14 Wooden 'man' is named by Scot Scramlin by Susan Hinckley Scot Scramlin, 10, a fifth grader in Mr. Hustwick’s class at Kellogg School in Nashville, was named winner Monday of the Name the Wooden Man contest at Putnam Public Library. The announcement was made at school. Scot received as his prize a $5 gift certificate from the local Friends of the Library, sponsors of the contest. Making the presentation Monday at the library was Rachael Brower of Nash­ ville, FOL member who served as contest cochairman with Joy Peake. The gift certificate is from Books, Etc., a Hastings bookstore owned by John and Ruth Hughes of Nash­ ville. The contest was open to fifth and sixth graders at both the public and Christian school in Nashville. Scot cleverly used the initials F.O.L. to create the name of Frederick Oliver Linden for the wooden man — an appropriate title since a linden is a tree native to Michigan and the wooden man was presented to the library by the local FOL. Scot scoured the Battle Creek phone directory for potential names before making his final selection, after first thinking up the idea of using the FOL initials. Mrs. Peake reports that response the the contest was good. There were at least 12 entries bearing variations of the name Woody, showing that the children gave some thought to the make-up of the uniqueZstatue which- was handcrafted by Elden Perry of Nashville. Frederick Oliver Linden now is greeting patrons at Putnam Public Library. Serving our country Scot Scramlin was awarded a $5 gift certificate Monday at Putnam Public Library by Rachael Brower, FOL member, for the clever name he created for the wooden man (in photo). Scot based his entry on initials of the Friends of the Library, sponsors of the contest. (Maple Valley News photo by Susan Hinckley) Harry Wilklow III Harry Wilklow III, son of Maxcene L. Pennock of 3702 Fruin Road, Bellevue, has been promoted in the U.S. Army to the rank of specialist five. Wilklow is a French horn player at Fort Sheridan, Ill. Action - Ads FOR SALE: Eleven feeder pigs, 10 weeks old. 726-1388, Vermontville. at your service Party store has new look, new name ! The Nashville business owned by George and Tina Williams has a new name, a new look, and some new features. The Williams call their business Big George’s Party Store and will be celebrating the Grand Opening Februrary 16. The store, formerly South End Food & Beverage, is located at 637 S. Main. A remodeled interior is one of their accomplishments. “It’s all brand new,” says George, everything from shelving to freezers and from counters to wine racks. A tasty addition to the building is T.J’s Pizza which features submarine sand­ wiches and a line of Mexican foods plus pizza. George leases the space to T.J.’s and customers Of the pizza establishment enter through the party store where a service window has been placed. Business hoqrs have been expanded and the store is now open from 8:30 a.m.-ll p.m. Sunday through Thursday and from 8:30 a.m. - 1 p.m. on Friday and Saturday. The Williams became owners of the store on Oc­ tober 1, purchasing it from Tina’s sister and brother-in­ law Diane and Roger Gar­ dener. George was raised in Nashville and has been in the grocery business since the age of 15 when he started as a carry-out at Maker’s IGA in 1968. He joined Carl’s Market in Nashville, working for Don and Jeanette Joseph, as a carry­ out in 1970. At Carl’s, George jnoved up to the position of assistant George and Tina Williams are the new owners of Big George's Party Store in Nashville. With them is Bernice Frith, one of their three employees. manager, working in all the departments and learning a great deal about the grocery business and serving public, he says. George has been store manager of Carl’s Olivet store. “Being with Carl’s has been a great step for me in learning all the little things and the big things about the grocery business and ser­ ving the public,” he said. “Now, I hope to be in business a long time with my wife, Tina (Pettengill) Williams. We hope to make a nice and warm place for people to go late at night or just during the day for anything they need.” Tina also works at the Michigan Employment Security Commission in Hastings. George says, “We live just outside of Nashville at Thornapple Lake so we are close to our business and the people we serve. The couple’s main goal is to offer a large grocery in­ ventory and good service. George adds' that it gives him a warm feeling “to know that I’m with friends and people I grew up with.” Congressman Wolpe receives ‘outstanding service’ award Order Your CHICKS Now! (Delivery late in April) 50 lbs. of Chick Startene or Broiler Chow ... with each 50 Chicks ordered The co mply® ration tor day -°'d loch 8ic wkeseukps 8 weeks Comparable Prices to 1980: Leghorn Cockrels Broiler Strains .. 100P1500 st. Run 1OO/M200 White Rocks st Run.... 100/H0” Many more varieties available! STOP IN AND PLACE YOUR ORDER TODAY ! 20% Down - Balance on Arrival - Plus ... FREE CHICK STARTENA OR BROILER CHOW ! M Farmer’s ' planning tomorrow Feed Service .. with research today. ' Railroad St., Hastings, Ml PHONE 945-9926 U.S. Congressman Howard Wolpe has received an award plaque for his out­ standing service to family farmers at the 43rd annual convention of the Michigan Farmers Union held in Lansing. Wolpe, a Democrat who represents the Third Congressional District for Michigan, voted in agreement with the Farmers Union viewpoint on ten of twelve issues in the 1980 Congressional session. “We only wish more of our Congressmen and Senators would display such an ex­ cellent record in supporting the interests of family agriculture”, said Donna Cootware, president of the Michigan Farmers Union. Cootware, along with, her husband John, operates a small potato farm near Ralph. Cootware pointed out that with every passing year, rural populations diminish as more and more families are forced off their land due to the increasing cost of producing food and fiber. “Because of this shift in population, rural areas have fewer friends in Congress than ever before. That’s why we took this opportunity to express our thanks to Congressman Wolpe,” said Cootware. “His support is very valuable to us.” Copies of the 96th Congress’s voting record can be obtained from the Washington, D.C. office of the National Farmers Union. The • Congressmen were graded on their record on twelve votes dealing with agriculture - related issues that came before them last year, including such issues as farmland protection, federal crop insurance, economic emergency credit for farmers, and all import fees. I wanted a puppy,. but Dad said we needed a woodchuck. The "Woodchuck" Dad was talking about was our new Woodchuck Wood/Coal Furnace. It's one of the largest selling furnaces in the country . . . and for a good reason. The quality of the Woodchuck add-on supple­ mentary heating system stands unequalled in the industry. Come to the Vermontville Friends of the Library meeting All interested persons and members of the newly for­ med Vermontville Friends of the Library group are being urged to attend a 7 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 11 meeting at the library. Topics for discussion will include plans for Library Week in April; fund raising projects; and plans for summer activites. The welcome mat will be out and officers are hoping to have a good turnout. woodchuck NASHVILLE HARDWARE and SPORTING GOODS INC. 105 S. Main Street Nashville, Ml. 49073 �The Maple Valley News, Nashville, Tuesday, February 3, 1981 — Page 15 When you want results... give our office a call. Turn those unneeded unwanted items into CASH! Back to basics, trend for families in 1981 Today, “back to basics” means more than reading, writing and arithmetic. To families struggling to regain economic stability, it means learning to do more for themselves, .according to Ann Ross, Eaton County Extension Home Economist Back to basics may not be as easy and practical as it sounds. In returning to the basic concept of home production of goods and services, families are substituting skills, human energy and time for money. “But not all families have the skills, energy and time of the projects they*'want to do, but successful home production requires all three”, says says MSU Management specialist Irene Hathaway. Families need to answer some crucial questions before they begin any do-ityourself project. Answers to questions like, “Do we have the skills or can we get the skills for less than it would costto hire the job out?” and “Do we have the tools and supplies or can we afford to buy them?” can mean the difference between saving money through home production and spending twice what the family had budgeted. An inflation squeezes family budgets, people begin using leisure time for home production activities. Many families are finding rewards in projects like making homemade soups, refinishing furniture, remodeling or redecorating homes, and repairing plumbing and automobiles.. In addition, all kinds of cooperatives (woodchopping, food, child-care, etc) are attracting Michigan families who feel they have more time or energy than money to spend to get these resources. Other families feel they can earn earn more money working overtime on their jobs outside the home than they can save by doing jobs around the home. This attitude makes sense when opportunities for earning overtime wages exist, but when opportunities for extra moeny earning extra overtime are through overtime scarce, families may have to turn to home production or learn to go without. Our economic situation may make it increasingly difficult for everyone who wants a job to hold a job, or for everyone who wants to earn extra money by working overtime to work longer hours. This means that a major job for families could be to build human capital through teaching members home production skills. If you are a parent who needs to larn basic home production skills, contact the Extension Office in Eaton County, 126 N. Bostwick, Charlotte. We have many publications and references to help you, and specialists on campus of MSU to back us up. call... The Maple Valley News 945-9554 Hummell’s Body Shop 8306 Maple Grove Rd. (31/2 miles south of Nashville on M-66) 852^9735 COLLISION REPAIR 4-H winter ‘fun day’ planned Fitzgerald Park in Grand Ledge will be the place for lots of outdoor winter fun on Saturday, February 14, from 1-4 p.m. Tobogganing, cross­ country skiing, sledding, snowshoeing, will be available. Ice skating (at a possible small charge) may be available, too. hot chocolate will be served around a cozy fire. Bring your own equipment, dress warmly and be ready for a good time. The event is open to 4-H’ers, their families and friends, as well as non-4H’ers. Registration on the 14th will take place in front of the red barn (near park office). Car pools can be arranged through the Extension Of­ fice. Call 543-2310, or stop in at 126 N. Bostwick, if in­ terested in car pooling. FOR SOMEONE SPECIAL 16 words *1.00 Compose Your Own Message Of Love Bring in or mail with $1.00 to: Maple Valley News P.O. Box A, Nashville, Ml 49073 Ads must be received Phone 945-9554 for Action Want-Ad! H&R BLOCK TAX TEST Question No. 5 You should always file the same tax form the IRS . sends you In the mall. itue Put your LOVE in writing. Tell her she's wonderful. Tell him he's fantastic. Or, say something special that your loved one will under­ stand. It's a great way to be a super sweetheart. Write your mess­ age below and bring it or mail it with $1.00 by February 9th, to Maple Valley News, P.O. Box A, Nashville, Michigan 49073. 16 words, $1.00 — cash with order. False Your financial circumstances 1. 9. 2. 10. 3. 11. 4. 12. 5. 13. 6. 14. 7. _ 15. change from year to year. The form you used last year might not be the right form this year. H&R Block can help you determine which is the best form to_use. The answer is FALSE, since the, IRS can't know of tax related changes which might have occurred in your situation last year. WE'LL MAKE THE TAX LAWS WORK FOR YOU H&R BLOCK THE INCOME TAX PEOPLE 102 S. Main, Nashville 852*9666 HOURS: 9 a.m. to5 p.m. Monday thru Saturday 303 S. Michigan, Hastings 945-5345 HOURS: 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. Mon. thru Fri.; Sat. 9 to 5 Appointments Available 16. Valentine Messages to be printed February 14. Maple Valley News P.O. 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Box A, Nashville, Michigan Phone 945-9554 (Hastings) The Maple Valley News, Nashville, Vol. 108 - No. 37 - Tuesday. February 10. 1981 Snow carnival fun at Fuller Students got their wish Friday at Fuller Street Elementary School irvNashville when the snow came tumbling down. Friday was the day of the school’s big Snow Carnival and youngsters from kin­ dergarten through fourth grade enjoyed a variety of activities outdoors in the fluffy white stuff. Before the fun began, however, students had spent a number of weeks collecting soup labels to “earn” the privilege of participating. As a result, everyone was a winner. The school will receive a sound projector from their label collecting efforts. In order to take part in the Snow Carnival, each room had to collect 1,000 soup labels andall the rooms were successful in doing that. Activities of the day, under the coordination of Dave Doozan, included building igloos, making snowmen, and creating the biggest snowball. Other contests were the sled push, inner tube race, sled pull; throwing snowballs for accuracy, and throwing snowballs for distance. Rachel Hartenburg selected ‘Queen’ By Elaine Gilbert- Nearly 17 years' ago Rachel Hartenburg made -her debut into the world a day before Vermontville’s annual syrup festival. Now Rachel, a native of that village and the daughter of Audrey and Burr Hartenburg, has been selected to hold the title of 1981 Ver­ montville Syrup Queen! Through the years, she participated in the kiddie parade at festival time, won the talent show one year, and marched through town with the high school band. But this year will be the most special of all — she’ll reign as “Queen” of the event. Robin Dickinson, daughter of Faith and Raymond Dickinson, has been named runner-up in the contest. She will serve as the queen’s alternate throughout the year. Serving on the queen’s Snow wasn't too good for packing Friday, but these court are Charlene Martin, students tried their best to start building an igloo. Julie Dormer, and Sheri (Maple Valley News photos by Virginia Alles) Lynn Harshman-. Charlene is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Charles -Martin; Julie is the daughter of Susan and Robert Dor­ mer; and Sheri is the daughter of Paula and Jim Harshman. All the girls are juniors at Maple Valley High School. A knowledge of the maple syrup making process is an important part of being selected festival queen. The contestants are judged on that subject as well as an essay about their ex­ periences in producing maple syrup and suggestions they have for the annual festival. The queen candidates also are scored on their interest in the festival and its im­ portance to the community; extracurricular interests It was o.k. to throw and activities; long term snowballs at Fuller School goals; congeniality and Friday because it was part persona personality; y; pose poise an and Playing in s'now and sometimes tasting it were all of the fun at the Snow Car- ability to answer questions part of the Carnival scene. nival contests. clearly; and general ap­ pearance. This year’s queen has fond childhood memories of Maple Manor. “I remember coming'' home from school and seeing the pails hanging on the trees. We would go into the Maple Manor and get free samples of warm syrup which was always sweet tasting and a real treat,” Rachel said. She is looking forward to taking an x active role in helping to produce syrup this year. She fondly recalls stopping at her grand­ parent’s home to observe the maple syrup making process as a youngster. She remembers helping to carry the wood her grandfather burned to boil the sap. The new queen is active in extracurricular activities. She is a varsity cheerleader, plays on the softball team, works bn the school year­ book, serves on the student There was a flurry of activity on the football field at Fuller as snow flurries appropcouncil, and is active in her iately dotted the sky during the Snow Carnival. church. Rachel Hartenburg (front) is the new Vermontville Syrup Queen. Members of her court are (from front to back) Robin Dickinson; Charlene Martin; and Julie Dormer. Sheri Harshman is not pictured. Rachel has been a band member for seven years. Her hobbies include reading, biking, swimming, and collecting cups and saucers. Rachel expressed surprise at being named queen. She calls the other candidates “my friends” and says “I think it’s going to be a fun year!” “I’ve always admired the past queens...some have even been my babysitters when I was small. I use to think of them as you would movie stars...because this is a small community, you know." The five queen candidates and the judges were treated to a delicious dinner by the Vermontville Lions Club prior to the judging. The meal was prepared by the ladies of the Congregational Church. After the meal, each contestant was interviewed for five minutes before an audience of relatives and friends.. Besides participating in the April Syrup Festival in their hometowns, the queen and her court will be representing the community at various parades and activities around the state. Marlene Martin is the chairman of this year’s queen committee. Judges were Janet Rush­ ford of Pennock Hospital; Helen Clegg of the Lansing State Journal; Gordon Sparks of the Charlotte Shopping Guide; David Wayne of Charlotte Radio Station WCER; and Elaine Gilbert of the Maple Valley News. Rachel will be crowned queen of the 1981 festivities April April 25, two days after her 17th birthday. Nashville election location changed The February 16 Nashville village primary election will be held in the Community Center (old waterworks building) in Putnam Park, instead of at the Castleton ToWnship Hall where most recent village elections have been staged. The Community Center is located on North Main Street at Philadelphia, just north of the Thornapple River bridge. The polls will be open 7 a.m. until 8 p.m. �The Maple Valley News, Nashville, Tuesday, February 10, 1981 — Page 2 Nashville News History will be made in Nashville Monday when, for the first time ever, the old waterworks building in Putnam Park will serve as a polling place. Recent village elections have been staged in the Castleton Township Hall on South Main, but all that will change with the February 16 village primary. Nashville village officials expect the old waterworks building to become a permanent polling place for all future village elections. The structure was extensively renovated last year for use as a Community Center, and most village business meetings now are conducted regularly in the facility. For some local voters, Monday’s ^election may be the first opportunity they have had to view the colorful interior murals hand-painted on the building’s walls last sum­ mer. The scenes depict early history of the Putnam Park area. Other improvements to the facility include in­ stallation of a circular brick fireplace, carpeting, pew seating and a dropped ceiling. Built in 1891, the structure originally housed two large steam-powered pumps that were part of Nashville’s first municipal water system. The newest addition to the Community Center is a kitchen which was installed last week by the local DPW crew. Complete with formica topped wooden cabinets and a stainless steel sink, the room will be used for various functions at which.food is served. The building can be reserved for family parties, receptions, organizational dinners, etc. The small, windowless northwest room which houses the kitchen has been brightened with a colorfully patterned wallpaper. z A cross-country skiing outing is planned for Saturday, February 14, by the Young Adults Sunday School Dept, of the Nashville United Methodist Church. After the outing, the group will meet at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Jerry Reese of Nashville Hwy. for refresh­ ments. Rev. Leonard Putnam of the Nashville United Methodist Church was in Toledo this week to attend a 3-day seminar on steward­ ship. The session was sponsored by the Board of Discipleship of the United Methodist Church. Kenneth “Ted” Mix of Nashville believes he knows the identity of one of the unidentified men pictured in last week’s Memories of the Past photo of the old Boyd Olsen garage. The short man standing near the glassglobed gas pumps behind Olsen is Jimmy DeWitt, he says. Ted remembers that Jimmy always wore a white shirt and straw hat similar to the attire of the man in the photo. The DeWitts came to Nashville from the Big Rapids area, believes Ted. Jimmy’s family lived in the present-day Hein house on the west side of the Thor­ napple River at the end of Bridge Street. No one has called to identify the unknown man in the CoolHinckley garage photo featured in the same story. That individual wore a slouch cap which tends to obscure his face, but perhaps someone will recognize him. Our readers’ input on the Memories stories and photos is always welcome, and greatly appreciated for the benefit of present and future generations. No doubt about it. The Groundhog saw his shadow in Nashville on February 2nd, though the glimpse of Ole Sol was a rather fleeting Monday afternoon treat. NOTICE of... PUBLIC HEARING Thursday, February 19,1981 Of... 7:00 P.M. Community Center in Nashville PURPOSE: Gary Schindler has requested a var­ iance for the property located at 134 South Main Street. This request concerns placing a mobile home on said property. SHARLOT A. SOURS, Secretary Nashville Zoning Board of Appeals Now it looks l e we’are in for six more v ^ks of winter! The local F edds of the Library reminc readers that a Childrens’ St y Hour now is being condu ted at Putnam Public Library on the third Saturday of each month, through April. The time is 12:30 to 1:30 p.m. All children are welcome, but youngsters aged 3 and under must be accompanied by a parent. Carl Tobias, Nashville village trustee and representative to the new Castleton-Maple GroveNashville Transfer and Recycling Station Board reminds us that the board now has established reguular monthly meetings to be held at 8 p.m. on the last Monday of each month. They are held at Castleton Township Hall on South Main and are open to the public. The new facility recently opened on the site of Nash-, ville’s former municipal landfill. Residents of the two townships and village may use the facility free of charge to leave materials in a recyclable condition. This includes bundled papers, magazines, and cardboard; glass sorted by color; and tin cans cleaned and in a con­ tainer. Large metal wastes, such as used water heaters, etc., also can be accepted. Those not wishing to bother with the recycling process can dump their trash into large dumpsters on the site for a small fee. No food wastes may be dumped. The facility on East Casgrove is open every Saturday. Mrs. Elsie Ramsey of rural Nashville was a recent surgical patient at HayesGreen-Beach Hospital in Charlotte. After five days confinement at the hospital and a week’s recuperation at the home of her daughter and son-in-law, Claudette and Ted Myers of Charlotte, Mrs. Ramsey returned home January 30. Mrs. Bertha Becker of Nashville spent an enjoyable weekend with her family in honor of her birthday Saturday. First, granddaughter Mrs. Brenda Starkweather of Grand Ledge and her children came to Nashville to • have Saturday noon dinner with Mrs. Becker. Later, all went to Charlotte to call on Mrs. Becker’s son and family, the Dale Dotys. After that, they drove to Eagle to call on Mrs. Becker’s grand­ daughter and family, Glenda and Roger Hardenburg and children, and were especially pleased to see the By Susan Hinckley Hardenburgs’ new son, Roger Lee, bom January 24. Later, all enjoyed a salmon supper at a Lansing restaurant. Mrs. Becker stayed overnight with Mrs. Starkweather at Grand Ledge, and returned home Sunday. Mrs. Esther Appelman, formerly of Nashville and recently of Thornapple Lake, has moved back into the village and now is residing on Sherman Street. Mrs. Elizabeth Curtis of Nashville visited her son and daughter-in-law, Robert and Virginia Curtis, rural Nash­ ville, Wednesday evening to see the remodeling work they are doing on their home. The Nashville COA Senior Citizens Nutrition Site will he closed Monday, February 16, in observance of Presidents’ Day, a national holiday. Janet Wright of Charlotte lost a Whopping ten pounds in one week to earn the title of top weekly weight loss winner when God’s NoMunch Bunch met Monday for their weigh-in at the Nashville Baptist Church. Due to our January thaw, the Nashville Baptist Senior High Dept, had to cancel a scheduled winter sports outing at Echo Valley near Kalamazoo. Now, the group is planning a sledding party on Saturday, February 28, at Binder Park near Battle Creek. The youths will depart the local church at 9 a.m. and return there later for refreshments. Joining them for the outing will be youth groups from both the Eaton' Rapids and Sparta Baptist churches. Lynn Denton, a senior at Bellevue High, and Lori Gardner, a sophomore at MVHS, were crowned King and Queen at the Teen Sweetheart Banquet of the Nashville Baptist Church, staged Saturday at the Flaming Pit restaurant in Battle Creek. The royalty was selected by their peers and the crowning honors were performed by last year’s Sweetheart King and Queen, Randy Van Engen, Hastings High senior, and Lynn DeGroot, MVHS sophomore. The Golden Agers of the Nashville United Methodist Church will meet Friday, February 13, for a noon potluck at the Community House. Though Dick Evans,of TV8 “On the Michigan Road” fame, is no stranger to Nash­ ville, Mrs. Gerald (Jane) Shoup of Nashville was a little surprised to see his van pull into her yard Saturday. As it turned out, Evans and his wife were on a sort of “busman’s holiday” and stopped to check out Jane’s hand-painted hex signs and her antique wpheeaartcrehdeh s.uo nsbTEahv nead n’sSs’ TV show SPECIALS for your VALENTINE! g a a D Roses, Carnations , Blooming Plants,, Dish Gardens and Terrariums. Nashville Flowers & Jewelry .9. 233 N. Main St., Nashville 2 852-9797 Worldwide Delivery several years ago. The popular roving reporter has done numerous Nashville stories in the past few years. In addition to the talented Shoups, he has covered the old grist mill; the Nashville Co-op Elevator; the local Chit-Chat Club; the early Nashville News; and Herb Andler’s Justin Buggies. Miss Ruth Waldenmaier, an Assemblies of God missionary to the Philip­ pines, will be guest speaker at a missions service at the Nashville Assembly of God at 7 p.m. Sunday, February 15. Rev. Robert Taylor, pastor, cordially invites the public to attend this event. Complete details appear elsewhere in this issue of the Maple Valley News. At the request of the family, memorial donations for the late John Hamp of Nashville now are being accepted by Putnam Public Library and Charlton Park. The staff at the librajy-now has a list and contribution envelopes available for donors who wish to add their name. Mr. Hamp, a retired agricultural teacher at Nashville High School, served several years on the Charlton Park board of directors and his wife, Irene, served 30 years on the Putnam Public Library Board. The death of Roy Boise last Tuesday shocked and sad­ dened our village. He passed away, at age 72, after less than a week’s hospitalization at Pennock due to a heart condition. For the past 18 months, Roy had worked with the local Dept of Public Works crew as an employee of the' state Green Thumb program. He also was active in the local Senior Citizens COA Nutrition Site - a willing worker often volunteering for serving and - clean-up duty at the daily meal program in the local Masonic Temple. Roy’s cheerful disposition and broad smile were his He could trademarks. always be counted on for a happy word. Roy truly will be missed. Condolences are extended to his family. The Nashville Church of the Nazarene is planning a Valentine Banquet for Friday, February 13. The 6:30 p.m. event will be held at the Sveden House in Lansing. The Youth Group of the local Church of the Nazarene will begin a discipleship program this month. Rev. Richard Wadsworth will teach the classes which will deal with spiritual and personal growth, social life, worship, and witnessing. The sessions will be Wednesday evening at the church. The annual Alabaster Offering of the local Church of the Nazarene will be taken Sunday, February 22. The offering is designated for construction of building facilities in the various mission fields. A film on the life of Abraham Lincoln will be shown Friday, February 13, at the Nashville Christian Academy, a timely event marking his birthday on the 12th and Presidents’ Day on tiie 16th. Valentine’s Day is Saturday, February 14, and that’s the day for the Adult Sweetheart Banquet of the Nashville Baptist Church. The 8:45 p.m. event will be held at the Sveden House in Lansing. Furnishing musical entertainment for the program will be The Dodson Family of Battle Creek. A pizza supper around the cozy fireplace at the Com­ munity Center in Putnam Park is on the agenda when the Nashville Chamber of Commerce meets at 7 p.m. Wednesday, February 11. All members and their spouses are urged to attend. If you have not been contacted by a phoning committee, please call Chamber President Dave Mace for arrangements. A Valentine’s Day bake sale by the Maple Valley Cooperative Nursery Association is set for Saturday, February 14, at Carl’s Market in Nashville. Proceeds of the event will help secure new playground equipment for use at the nursery school, located in the former Methodist par­ sonage on Washington St. Remember, Tuesday, February 17, is the date for the Snowbird Gospel Sing, a benefit to aid the Nashville Christian Academy, our community’s new K-12 Christian school located in the educational wing of the local Church of the Nazarene. The Sing is set for 7 p.m. at the Nashville Baptist Church. Gospel songwriter and performer Ray Overholt and his wife will emcee the show. Musical groups scheduled to appear are the Capitol-Aires of Lansing; the Hammond Family and the New Life TOP HAT ~1 CHIMNEY SWEEPS • Fast • Professional • Dust-Free REASONABLE RATES Evenings & weekends... 852-0911 �D* Maple Valley News, Nashville. Tussdoy. 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ROBERT CONSANI Phone 945-4246 MASSES: Sunday Morning 9:30 o.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 TOPHI CUB Sffl •foil 1 Protest •DusI-Ffm mnmiiiu1 frewjsl*^- suffering various flu symp­ toms now, and the contagion in the area is so widespread that Pennock Hospital has curtailed visiting privileges, limiting visitors to im­ mediate family members. The restriction is expected to continue for some time: The Nashville Lions Club will meet for dinner at 7 p.m. Monday, February 16, at the St. Cyril Parish Hall in Nashville. For the program, Mrs. Esther Long of rural Nashville will speak to the group on dried floral arrangements. Several members of the Senior High Dept of the Nashville Baptist Church are looking forward to a 2-week stay in beautiful Colorado in July. Toward that goal the youngsters now are earning money for the trip by church and community service projects, and their at­ tendance at church and Bible study. The stay in Colorado will be at Sum mitt Ministries Christian retreat in the mountains of Colorado. The interdenominational center is geared to meet the par­ ticular needs of today’s Christian teen-agers. Some of the topics to be covered there are America’s Christian Heritage, Creation vs. Evolution, Abortion, E.R.A., Homosexual Revolution and Modern Music. Summitt Ministries is housed in a cozy, turn-of-thecentury hotel (formerly the world famous Grand View Hotel of Colorado’s Cripple Creek gold rush days). Located 6,400 ft. above sea level, the hotel overlooks the city of Manitou Springs and the Ute Pass. Activities will include visits to Cheyenne Canyon, Cave of the Winds, Garden of the Gods, Pikes Peak, and Great Sand Dune National Park. Riding stables, tennis courts and swimming pools also are nearby. On the return trip, the local youngsters also will visit Merriots' Great America, an amusement park located north of Chicago. It is expected that the Nashville group will consist of about 20 youths. At 7:30 P.M. Vermontville Public Library Public Invited to attend. b taster PROFESSIONAL BUSINESS DIRECTORY LIMESTONE & MARL !'a»ilh{ th till ikh will si and ill lie, ig The hesday Sangers, both of Hastings; and the Monday Night Special, local. The public is cordially invited to attend this exciting event Ronald Kenyon of Nash­ ville was a patient last week at Lakeview Hospital in Battle Creek, but is expected to be home by the time this appears in print. Mrs. Farrell (Vivian Appelman) Babcock, a Nashville native now of Grand Rapids, has been quite ill recently. She keeps in touch with her hometown by subscribing to the Maple Valley News, and we are sure she would enjoy receiving cards from her friends and acquaintances here. Vivian's address is: 1060 San Jose Dr., S.E., Grand Rapids, 49506. Mrs. Adah Steele of Nash­ ville returned home last week after ten days at Pennock Hospital where she underwent minor surgery. She expects to enter Leila Hospital in Battle Creek for a few days additional treat­ ment. Please remember to cheer her with a card or call. Many local folks are DAN’S WATER SOFTENER SALES and SERVICE Dependable service on all makes and models. FREE WATER TESTI I Reasonable Fees!! (517) 852-9564 — NASHVILLE — Ask for Doni I From our readers TO THE EDITOR: We would all like to thank the Nashville PTO for the $50.00 given to each classroom to buy games. We would also like to thank the community for making the $50.00 gifts possible, by supporting the Christmas ornament and spice sales. Sincerely, Fuller Street Elementary School Staff Last call for gardening class registration There is still room for a few more in the Extension class on “How To Improve Your Gardening” Please pre-register by calling 543­ 2310 today, for the class at the First Baptist Church at 9 a.m. on Tuesday, February 17. County Extension Director, Allen Krizek, already has several boxes of seedlings ready to show as samples of one thing you can do to cut expenses as you plant your garden this year. Cynthia Carlson, hor­ ticulturist with Capital Area Community Services, will tell about available space in Community Gardens in Eaton County. Experienced gardeners, like Bev Menzie, will share her secrets while the Chester Extension Homemakers will provide refreshments. The class, open to all with reservations needed, is co­ sponsored by Extension Homepiakers and the Extension Family Living Program. Student Council donates to sports program Kim Myers, president of the Maple Valley Senior High Student Council, presents a check Wednesday to Harold PufpaH, president of the Maple Valley Athletic Boosters, a volunteer organization dedicated to funding sports program eliminated in recent school budget cuts. The check for $229.70 represents proceeds of a benefit dance staged January 23 by the Senior High Student Council. Looking on during the presentation were Denise Gardner, treasurer, (left) and Kathy Semrau, vice-president (right). Missing from photo was Julie Dormer, secretary. PufpaH expressed appreciation for the students' contribution and said it would help pay for the winter sports program. Special thanks go to Jim Powers, Jr., of Nashville who furnished records, sound equipment and served as volunteer disc jockey for the benefit dance.. 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Main St., Nashville Phone 852-9107 RmMRs, MkbifM ■ Eston Rapids, Michipn ■ Olivet, Mkhipn dotailo �The Maple Valley News, Nashville, Tuesday, February 10, 1981 — Page 4 Memories of the pas By Susan Hinckley Everyone liked “Banty remembers Banty’s epidemic of 1918-19, a global daughter, Mrs. Rena outbreak which occurred Hoisington of Nashville. “He just after World War I and was a great joker, and he claimed 20 million lives — enjoyed doing for other more than were lost in the conflict. “The flu lasted all people.” Most folks rernember winter,” recalls Rena. “A lot Banty as playing the part of of people died here at that a clown during Nashville’s time.” Banty, often accompanied annual Harvest Festivals. Fewer people know of his by Rena, made daily rounds role as a Good Samaritan to call on afflicted families in during the terrible influenza Nashville, disregarding the personal hazard. “We wore masks,” recalls Rena. “I never caught the flu, but I think Dad had a touch of it at the end (of the epidemic), though he may have just been more tired and worn out than sick.” Banty and his daughter ministered to the needs of Nashville’s flu victims — doing whatever needed to be done, from nursing to housework and home repairs. With them, they brought baskets of food that had been prepared by Mrs. Cramer. “Mother was never in very good health, so she couldn’t go with us,” recalls Rena, “but she cooked all the food we delivered.” When Banty found folks down and out, he wasted no time in setting things right. Rena remembers one family that lived near the Methodist Church. They had been stricken with the flu. When Banty called, he discovered that not only were they without food but they also had no heat in their home. “He went right after the village folks,” recollects Rena. “He was good at Taller than her husband, Nora Tobias Cramer won a getting donations to help hat in the 1902 horse race that earned him the nick­ people out.” name Banty. (His daughter believes he was standing Part of Banty’s efon stool in this photo). Nora prepared food baskets fectiveness may have been delivered by Banty and daughter in their ministry to his winning personality. He Nashville's afflicted during the deadly 1918-19 flu often was described as a epidemic. natural born comedian. Early accounts tell of Banty traveling with a circus or working in northern Michigan logging camps in his younger days, but Rena cannot recall details of those times. Banty was born George Frank Cramer on June 15, 1863 at Beford, Michigan, the < son of Alexander and Francis Cramer. He had a brother Charles, a sister Ada, and two younger sisters who died in inf&ncy. In time, < the Cramer family moved to Missouri (Rena never met her paternal grandparents). . It is inclear whether Banty later returned to Michigan alone, or never left. When he was about 26 » years old, Banty married Nora Tobias, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Carmen Tobias of Dowling. Banty pursued a number I of occupations after his marriage, from being a "The Shop with the Personal Touch” streetcar conductor in Battle Creek to running a delivery 311 N. Main St., Nashville wagon for Wright Bros, grocery in Hastings. He also, (Next to the Library) DELIVERY AVAILABLE worked at the old Wool Boot Hours: 9 to 5:30 Phone (517) 852-9610 anytime! company there before moving his family to Grand Rapids about 1908 to accept Banty Cramer was a small man — he stood only 5 feet 1 inch tall — but his diminutive size had nothing to do with the dimensions of his soul. Banty Cramer was a bighearted man. His great sense of humor and immense compassion for his fellow man made him a giant among men. “Everybody liked him,” 2 FOR A PERFECT £ ^VALENTINE’S DAY4 Our flowers will help you say if Floral Designs Maple Leaf Florist The Cramers moved to Nashville in 1914, taking up residence on Reed St. (present-day Edwards home), where Banty lived until entering the county medical faci lity five years before his death in 1949. Nora died in 1922. Always a clown, George “Banty" Cramer delighted young and old during Nash- ville’s early Harvest Fes­ tivals, often playing the role of a black man. Here, about 1927, he poses in costume costume on on Main Main St. St. with with George and Eleanor Kellogg, children of the Frank Kelloggs. The McDerby Block at Washing­ ton St. is at right. another factory job. In 1914, Banty brought his family to Nashville and remained here the rest of his life. The Cramers lived on Reed Street (in the presentday Edna Edwards home), where Banty raised hogs on the bank of the Thornapple River behind his house. He also ran what was popularly called a “scavenger wagon ” an g g, outhouse cleaning service of that era. At one time, Banty also managed the local pickle station,, owned by the Domans of Hastings and located on Sherman Street, just east of the new Lentz, Table Factory. (Both business places have since been razed, the pickle plant burning in the 1950s.) “That place put out a lot of dill pickles,” remembers Vern Staup of Nashville, who worked there the summer he was 15. “The company would rent out ground around this area and plant cucumbers. They would hire local people — a lot of kids — to hoe and keep the patches clean, to help pick the crop, and process the pickles.” rocessn was Processing was done in huge vats and the shipping was donestored by rail, the pickles in with cleaned whiskey barrels. Vern recalls many of still the incomingthat empty bayrrels g py held small traces of whiskey His great sense of humor and immense compassion for others made diminutive Banty Cramer a giant of a man. His occupations ranged from streetcar conductor to pickle plant manager, but his avocation was making others laugh. He may once have traveled with a circus. which Banty carefully drained and saved. Banty’s wonderful sense of humor is also remembered by Vern. Once, at one of the annual corned beef and cabbage suppers staged by the local Knights of Pythias, Banty and Vern did a Maggie and Jiggs routine. “Banty played Jiggs,” recalls Vern, “and I took the part of Maggie.” The traditional clown portrayal by Banty at the annual Harvest Festivals also stands out in Vern’s memory. And he recalls that Banty usually entered the Harvest Festival parade with a "horse-drawn w wagon bearing an outhouse to ad­ vertise his business. “Banty was quite a character,” comments Vern. Cramer was dubbed with the nickname of Banty about 1902, according to his' daughter Rena. “When he worked for Wright Bros, in Hastings, they asked him to ride a horse they had entered in the county fair race,” she recalls. “They gave him the name of Banty for the event, since he was very short and my mother was very tall.” The Wrights told Banty that they would buy his wife a new hat if he won the race. He did, they did, and the name Banty stuck. The Cramers had four children: daughter' Rena and sons, Benjamin, Jay, and Edwin who died at 8 months. Nora passed away in 1922 at age 50, and Banty married twice later. He died in March 1949 at age 85, at the Thor­ napple Valley Home where he’d been a patient five years. George Frank Cramer’s sense of humor lasted a lifetime. “Even in his declining years and failing health, Banty was always ready witn a joke and a laugh,” noted his obituary in the Nashville News. Hummell’s Body Shop 8306 Maple Grove Rd. 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We love Him because He first loved us. “God commended His love toward us in that while we were yet sinners Christ died for us.”-We love Him because He shares His life with all who believe. (John 3:16). We love Him because He stayed up all night last night to pray for us. When trouble comes, when death crosses our path and sorrow is our portion; when we come face to face with the tragedies of life — we can Jmow that His love is a “love that will not let us go,” and we need not despair. His love for us, and our love for Him will lift us up to heaven. Better yet, it will bring heaven to us now, in February 1981. Rev. Paul Boger, Pastor VERMONTVILLE BIBLE CHURCH LUMBER YARD Only one life—will soon bepast Only what’s (lonefor Christ will last. T1 219 S. State St. Nashville, Mich. 852-0882 Trowbridge Service - AUTO SERVICE CENTER 130 S. Main St., Vermontville 726-0569 REALTOR’ WOLEVER’S REAL ESTATE ELSIE E. WOLEVER BROKER 126 S. Main St. Nashville, Ml. 49073 RES. 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Ministers are: | David & Kathleen Yeomans Rev. Viola Sampsel... Special Prayer for your needs �Th* Mopl* Volley News, Nashville, Tuesday. February 10, 1981 — Poge 6 School changes meal policy The Maple Valley Schools has announced its new policy for Free Meals and Free Milk or Reduced Price Meals, for children unable to pay the full price of meals and milk served under the National School Lunch, School Breakfast, Special Milk Program, and USDA Donated Foods Program. This change in income eligibility is required as a result of recent Congressional action. Family size - 1, free $5,700, reduced - $5,701$8,350; 2, $7,220, $7,221$10,730; 3, $8,750, $8,751$13,110; 4,$10,270, $10,271$15,490; 5,$11,800, $11,801$17370; 6,$13,320, $13,321$20,250; 7,$14,850; $14,851$22,620; 8,$16,370, $16,371$25,000; each additional family member, $1,530, $2,380. These new guidelines differ from previous guidelines in three ways: (1) they are based on Federal Office of Management and Budget guidelines that are not adjusted by the Department of Agriculture; (2) they remove the hardship provisions; and (3) in place of the hardship provisions, they include a standard deduction. Local school officials are required by Public Law 96-499 to make changes in the guidelines. These changes will affect the eligibility of some children for free and reduced price* meals, and free milk. The new Income Guidelines are effective February 15, 1981. Children from families whose income is at or below the levels shown are eligible for (free meals and milk, or reduced price meals). Application forms currently on file will be reviewed to determine if eligibility will continue, change to another category, or terminate. The in­ formation provided on the application is confidential and will be used only for the purpose of determining eligibility. Applications may be submitted at any time during the year. To discourage the possibility o f misrepresentation, the Bushre Plumbing • • • • RESIDENTIAL REPAIR INSTALLATION • REMODELING NEW CONSTRUCTION SEWER AND DRAIN WORK 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 connection with the receipt of Federal funds, that school officials may, for cause, verify the information in the application, and that deliberate misrepresen­ tation of information may subject the applicant to prosecution under applicable State and criminal statutes. In certain cases, foster children are also eligible for these benefits. If a family has foster children living with them and wishes to apply for such meals and milk for them, it should contact the school. Children of unemployed parents may qualify for free or reduced price meals andor free milk if total family income includes welfare payments, unemployment compensation and sub-pay benefits fall within the prescribed family income guidelines. In the operation of child feeding programs, no child will be discriminated against because of race, sex, creed, color, or national origin. — LICENSED MASTER PLUMBER — Catherine S. Trumble of 688 South Main, Ver­ montville has been named to 517-726-0036 PRIMARY ELECTION To the Qualified Electors: NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, That a Primary Election will be held in the Village off Nashville State off Michigan AT Cyle Cornish of Nashville, a senior at Lakewood High School in Lake Odessa, has received recognition in the areas of math, vocal music, and band. The son of Eunice and Charles Cornish, Cyle was one of three finalists from Lakewood to compete in the Michigan Math'Prize Test, sponsored by the Mathematical Association of America. Although Cyle qualified to participate in the final test, Mrs. Cornish said her son did not receive a scholarship but he did have “the 'highest score in the history of the Lakewood Schools.” Cyle also recently was selected to perform with the All-State Honors Choir last Cyle Cornish Local students named to KCC honors list Nashville and Ver­ montville residents have earned recognition by being named to the Kellogg Community College honors list for the 1980 fall semester. Meriting highest honors were Ellen Johnson of Vermontville and Kelli Knoll Vermontville woman named to chancellor’s list Caff ...CARL BUSHRE < — Nashville youth "scores” in math, vocal music and band — THE COMMUNITY CENTER Corner of N. Main Street and Philadelphia within said Village on FEBRUARY 16,1981 FOR THE PURPOSE OF PLACING IN NOMINATION BY ALL POLITICAL PARTIES PARTICIPATING THEREIN, CANDIDATES FOR THE FOLLOWING OFFICES, VIZ: (3) Two Year Term TRUSTEES The Polls for the said Election will be open from 7 o'clock A.M and remain open until 8 o'clock P.M., off the same Election da] SUSAN M. CORKWELL, Village Clerk the chancellor’s list for the fall term, announced Dr. David E. Fry, chancellor of Northwood Institute. To achieve chancellor’s list recognition, students must earn a 4.0 grade-point on a 4.0 scale. Northwood is a private, coeducational institution with the main campus and administrative offices located in Midland, Michigan and campuses also in West Baden, Indiana, and Cedar Hill, Texas. A business and management college, its unique careeroriented curricula emphasize the importance of the private enterprise system and the interrelationship between business and the arts. Action - Ads 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. of Nashville. They were among 84 students who earned grade point averages of 3.9 to 4.0. High honors were achieved by Linda DeLong, Howard Downing Jr., and Cindra Murphy, all of Nashville. Grade point averages of 3.5 to 3.89 are awarded high honors. There were 190 high honors on the list. Receiving honors, 3.0 to 3.49, were Deborah Barnes, Douglas Knoll, Sandra Reid, and Donna Svoboda, all of Nashville. Honors were accorded to 267 students at KCC. Students must carry 12 or more credit hours to be considered for the honors list which recognized a total of 541 students for the fall semester. Maple Valley Schools LUNCH MENU Monday, February 16 Bar-B-Q, Peas, Cheese, Applecrisp, Milk. Tuesday, February 17 Lasagna, Green Beans,. Peaches, Peanut Butter Sandwich, Milk. Wednesday, February 18 Fishwich, Tarter Sauce, Cole Slaw, Pears, Cookie, Milk. Thursday, February 19 Shaved Turkey on Bun, Peas, Fruit Cocktail, Milk. Friday, February 20 Roast Beef Gravy, Mashed Potatoes, Corn, Peaches, Bread ’n Butter, Milk. month at the University of Michigan in Ann Arbor. He was one of 100 males chosen for the Men’s Choir, com­ prised of students from all over the state. He competed with 170 at the regionals. The honors choir is sponsored by the Michigan High School Vocal Association. Another honor was Cyle’s selection to the Lions All­ State Band. The band is comprised of 130 persons who represent 59 schools throughout the state. Cyle will be playing the trumpet with the state band at a spring performance in Kalamazoo. The All-State- Band is sponsored by Lions Clubs in Michigan. To be selected for the band, Cyle had to write a resume of his musical ac­ complishments; tell why he wanted to be in the all-state band; and submit a per­ formance on tape. In June, Cyle will travel to Phoenix, Arizona with the Michigan band to spend a week performing with other all-state bands from around the nation. Upon graduation from high school, Cyle plans to study engineering at either Michigan State University or Michigan Tech and pursue his interest in music as a sideline. H&R BLOCK TAX TEST h** mnis JJe uiei'ii isted k jUjlW nsi*1 djkc W ftbii id# MM Question No. 8 Tax preparation fees are fax deductible. Ihie False When H&R Block prepares your taxes, not only do you get all the benefits of our extensive tax knowledge, you also get the benefit of being able to deduct iecM tetttoi kmldi Etf'JIffl, rlM rA irilGa lapilli ■rini lifoli *ia q hsfefe our low fee for preparing your taxes on next year's return if you itemize. So the answer is TRUE. 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(Shorty) Frith By Susan Hinckley (Editor’s Note: Each candidate participating in this forum was furnished with an identical questionnaire seeking both biographical information and political commentary. Participation was voluntary. In cases were data or remarks appear to be missing in individual write­ ups, it is due to the can­ didate’s choise not to respond to the questions asked. In addition to per­ sonal data, each candidate was asked to comment on (1) why he or she decided to run in the upcoming election; (2) if elected, what qualifications he or she felt they had that would help them in their duties; and (3) if elected, his or her goals and objectives for the village.) Hastings and grew up in Nashville, graduating from high school here in 1954. He is the son of Mr. and Mrs.. Floyd K. Williams. His father now is deceased and his mother still resides in Nashville. Williams recently returned to Nashville after 18 years of living in various locations from the East Coast to the Southwest, residing mostly in the Midwest. He is employed by Paulson’s Auto Electric in Battle Creek as a certified recreational vehicle technician. He has been there one year, but has spent approximately 15 years in the mobile home and recreational vehicle in­ dustry, performing various duties ranging from designing,' manufacturing, selling, transporting and purchasing. Just prior to returning to Nashville, he was purchasing director at a federal government research facility at the White Sands Missile Range in New Mexico. The work involved research with chimpanzees. ' Williams and his wife, Diana, have five children: CaSandra, 17; Gregory, 15; Lori, 13; Kara, 9; and a married daughter: Lawanda Me Diarmid of Nashville. She has two children. Williams is a past member of the Rotary Club in Sertoma, New Mexico. He also is former cub master at Culver Indiana, for one of the largest Cub Scout packs in Northern the Indiana Council. Williams said he decided to run for council because, “I feel people should be aware that the FREE money that is offered from the federal government is not free.” His qualifications include “working closely with school The ballot facing Nashville voters in the February 16 village primary will list six candidates vying for three seats opening on the village council in the spring. Each trustee term is for two years. Since all six candidates are Republicans, the winners will be decided in Monday’s primary, rather than in the March 9 General Election (except in the case of a successful write-in). In order to give local voters an opportunity to become better acquainted with the people behind the names appearing on Mon­ day’s primary ballot, the Maple Valley News is pleased to present the following forum. DONALD'N. WILLIAMS of 692 East Street, Nashville, is seeking a 2-year trustee seat on the Nashville Village Council. It is his first bid for public office. . Williams was born in tft *>*e !$l ,ftl> N# **; *; FARM MARKET 2 miles North of Nashville - Ph. 852-1945- for your... • Fruits and Vegetables Cheeses • Baked Goods • Homemade Jamsand • Convenience grocery items OPEN: Monday thru Friday Patrick J. Eckman boards and town council in two small towns (where he has lived) and gathering research material for such.” Speaking of goals and objectives for Nashville, Williams said, “I would like to see better communication and participation between the people of the village and the village council.” LINDA E. (“SHORTY”) FRITH of 305 Center Court, Nashville, is making her first bid for public office in seeking a 2-year trustee seat on the Nashville Village Council. Born in Hastings, Mrs. Frith is a lifelong resident of Barry County with all but seven years spent in Nashville. She is the daughter of the late Glenn (Jim) Shaffer and Mrs. Iris Shaffer Hermenitt of Nashville, a resident of the village since December 1945. Mrs. Frith graduated from Maple Valley High School in 1964. She was employed by Michigan Magnetics from February 1965 to December 1969. Later, she worked two years at the Barry County Medical Care Facility, where she received training as a nurse’s aide. Since June 1976, Mrs. Frith has worked at Baby Bliss, Inc. in Nashville, where her primary job is a machine operator setting sleeves in garments. Linda is married to Thomas Frith and she has two sons: Jeffrey Tobias, 11, and Scott Tobias, 9. Both attend Maple Valley schools. Mrs. Frith has been affilated with the local V.F.W. Auxiliary 8260 since 1965. Last year, she became a member of the Riverside Recreational Development Corp., a community group dedicated to developing park and recreational facilities alongside the Thornapple River. Mrs. Frith said she decided to run for office because she believes that “Small Town America” is a way of life that should be cherished and preserved. “Looking back to my childhood is a happy ex­ perience,” said Mrs. Frith, “and this village is a large part of my memories.” She continued: “As I’ve grown older and have a family and home in the village, I would very much like to be involved in the future and the prosperity of the community. We have a way of life I feel should be preserved, protected and passed on to future generations.” Mrs. Frith added that it is the council’s assigned function to do this, and she would “very much like to be a part of the process.” Her qualifications, she said, are a “desire to be involved, ability to listen and , .care, willingness to work, and determination to obtain resided there before moving projected goals.” to Nashville. He attended Those goals she listed as: school in Hastings and (1) growth of the community graduated in 1963 while through proper planning of serving with the U.S. Army. community building and He spent six years in refrubishing roads and military service. public properties; (2) enEckman is trained as a couraging community “Master” auto repairman. organizations to get involved He and his wife, Elaine, have in needs of the adolescent two sons: Aaron, 9, and Eric, and elderly for recreation 7. and leisure time; (3) to preserve and present the ROBERT FUERI, JR. of community’s heritage to the 417 Philadelphia St., Nash­ public; and (4) to build a ville, is seeking a 2-year seat strong community through as a trustee on the Nashville generating interest and Village Council. It is his first manpower of the people bid for a council seat, but he themselves. ran for Castleton Township Supervisor in 1974. PATRICK J. ECKMAN of Fueri was born in Wayne 402 Kellogg St., Nashville, is County and has lived in seeking a 2-year trustee seat Nashville since 1945. He on the Nashville Village attended high school here Council, in his first bid for briefly but entered military public office. He has lived in service in 1945 and com­ the village three years. pleted his education with the Eckman was born in U.S. Air Force, graduating Hastings, the son of Peter while serving at Fresno, and Ivah Eckman, and California, in 1946. Since then; Fueri has acquired training in in­ surance and real estate by attending classes at Michigan State University. He also has taken training in equipment maintenance in classes at Clark Equipment in Battle Creek. For the past seven years, Fueri has been self­ employed as proprietor of the Village Inn Cafe in Nash­ ville. Prior to that, he worked nine years for Owen Illinois; three years in the insurance field; and two years as proprietor of the former Total Service Station in Nashville. Fueri is divorced and has a son, Bobby, 16. He is secretary - treasurer of the local Masonic Lodge, F. & A. M. 225, the Blue Lodge, and is a 32nd - degree Mason and Shriner. Fueri said he decided to run for the council because Continued page 8 — (FORMERLY SIMON PHARMACY) 852-0845 207 Main St., Nashville -"T1 Send Your Valentine The Very Best (§p«cioj r ^*6spCCiaffu for *Uou\^^ FREE 5x7 COLOR LOR ENLARGEMENT A certificate tor a free 5x7 will be returned rtto o you with any roll of color print film brought in for developing and printing. x Redem certificate on your next visit. One enlargement per coupon. Offer expires February 17,1981. Loving Hallmark Valentines...the very best way to tell someone special you care on Saturday, February 14. 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KIENUTSKE of 209 Washington St., Nash­ ville, is seeking a 2-year trustee seat on the Nashville Village Council, an office he held by appointment from 1979-80. Kienutske conducted an unsuccessful sticker campaign in the 1980 General Election for village trustee. Kienutske has been a regular attendant at village council meetings since 1977. He currently serves as chairman of the Nashville Sewer Committee by special appointment by President Harold Christiansen; is a member of the Nashville Zoning Board of Appeals, a post he has held since 1977; and is currently president of the Nashville Business Owners Association. Born at Owosso, Michigan, Kienutske has been, a resident of the village for 20 years. His mother is deceased; his step-father, Hubert Decker, resides in Nashville. Kienutske graduated from Maple Valley High School in 1964. Since 1973, he has been self-employed as proprietor of Loony’s Appliances. He also is involved in property management. From 1968-73, he was employed as Used Car Manager at Larke Buick & Chevrolet in Hastings. Kienutske was married in August 1964 to the former Suzanne Smith. They have two children: son Lee, 13, and daughter, Lona, 10. Kienutske is a member and past trustee of the People’s Bible Church on State Road. He is a charter LOOK YOUR BEST CALL TODAY FOR YOUR APPOINTMENT! Hair Styling • Permanents • Coloring 4 O&iiEw THROUGH FEBRUARY 14th From our Licensed Manicurist... Sculptured Nails........... *20.00 Manicure & Pedicure .. *14.00 — SAVE $9.00 — Taking Saturday appointments during this special. REDKEN' 112 E. Court St., Hastings s hone (616) 948-8767 KBZOF $ EflgG HAIRDESIGNERS^ member and past board member of the Michigan License Plate Collectors Association. Kienutske said he decided to seek office because “we are still only beginning the sewer project in Nashville, with only slightly’ over ten percent of construction completed. I have remained involved and am still committed to this project.” Kienutske pointed out that he serves as chairman of the sewer committee totally as a volunteer. Kienutske said he believes that his complete and con­ tinued involvement with the village council since 1977 gives him the experience ar person needs to do a good job. “During this time, I have always tried to keep in mind that we are a village of individuals with different needs and desires,” added Kienutske. “I have often spoke up for the rights of one or two (persons) and weighed their rights against the village as a whole. I firmly believe that all should be treated equally, a mixture of equal leniency and equal enforcement.” Since Kienutske believes that too many times in the past, discussions have not taken the people of Nashville into consideration, his goal, if elected, is “as it has always been, to keep the people of Nashville fully informed so that they might have a voice, remembering FORREST BABCOCK of 129 S. Main, Nashville, is the only incumbent candidate on the February 16 primary ballot He is seeking re­ election to a 2-year term as village trustee, a post he has held for the past four years. Babcock presently heads the Police Committee of the Village Council. Born at Elk Rapids, he has been a resident of Nashville for 65 years. His parents are the late Horace and Sarah Babcock,of this village. Babcock is employed by Nashville Auto and Farm Supply, having worked there since 1977. Previously, he was employed for seven years by Charlotte Auto Parts. Prior to that, he operated a service station in Nashville for 40 years. Babcock is a past Nash­ ville Fire Chief, having served in that capacity for eight years. He had served 35 years in the department before retiring. Other past affiliations include the Nashville Lions Club; Knights of Pythias; and Nashville Chamber of Commerce. He presently is active in the local Senior Citizens Council on Aging and is serving his third term as president of the local organization. Babcock has three grown children, daughter Janet and sons James and Forrest, Jr. EATON COUNTY FARM AND HOME CALENDAR Thursday, Feb. 12 -1:30 - 3:30 and 7:30 - 9:30 p.m. New 4-H Leader Orientation at Extension Office, 126 N. Bostwick, Charlotte. ' Thursday, Feb. 12 - 7:30 p.m. 4-H Horse Developmental Committee meeting, Kardel Hall, Charlotte Fairgrounds. Thursday, Feb. 12-8 p.m. Weed Control in Field Crops session, Vo-Ag room, Charlotte High School. Open to public. Saturday, Feb. 14 -1-4 p.m. 4-H Fun Day, Fitzgerald ParkGrand Ledge. Teen club to meet at 4 p.m. Monday, Feb. 16 - 7:30 p.m. Eaton County Fairboard meeting’ Fair Office, Charlotte Fairgrounds. Monday, Feb. 16 - 6:30 p.m. Potluck supper for new night Extension Family Living groups, Extension Office; 126 N. Bostwick, Charlotte. Monday, Feb. 16 - 7 p.m. 4-H Drama Club, Ann Harris’ home, 216 N. Sheldon, Charlotte. Tuesday, Feb. 17 - 9-11:30 a.m. “How To Improve.Your Garden”, including ordering seeds, beginning seedlings, preparing- soil, garden pests, solar greenhouses. Enjoy refreshments by Chester Extension group. Open to all at First Baptist Church, Charlotte. Pre-register by Feb. 10 call 543-2310. Tuesday, Feb. 17 - 7-9 p.m. 4-H Dog Training Session, 4-H Building, Charlotte Fairgrounds. Tueaday, Feb. 17 - 7 p.m. 4-H Special Riding Volunteer Association meeting, Extension Office, 126 N. Bostwick, Charlotte. Monday, Feb. 23 - 7 p.m. 4-H Drama Club, Extension Office, 126 N. Bostwick, Charlotte. Monday, Feb. 23 - 7:30 p.m. 4-H Horse Quiz Bowl Practice, 4­ H Building - Auditorium, Charlotte Fairgrounds. Monday, Feb. 23 - 7:30 p.m. 4-H Market Livestock Records Workshop, Kardel Hall Charlotte Fairgrounds. Monday, Feb. 23 - Reservations and $2‘for materials, due at Extension Office, 126 N. Bostwick, Charlotte, for “How To Make Bread In A Bag” workshop, plus Sourdough Cookery class, to be held Tuesday, March 3. Wednesday, Feb. 25 - 8 p.m. 4-H Dairy Records Workshop, Kardel Hall, Charlotte Fairgrounds. For all your INSURANCE NEEDS See or Call... TERESA JONES Missionary plans slide presentation locally “I enjoy the challenge of working with young people and seeing them grow and mature in their personal lives,” says Miss Ruth Waldenmaier, "an Assem­ blies of God missionary to the Philippines. Miss Waldenmaier will be guest speaker for a missions service, Sunday, Feb. 15, at 7 p.m., at Nashville Assembly of God, 803 Reed, the Reverend Robert Taylor, pastor, has announced. In her term of service just completed, Miss Waldenmaier taught seventh and eighth grade English and eighth grade Bible at Faith Academy, a school in Manila, for children of missionaries in the Far East. In addition to her teaching responsibilities, she directed ■IIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIHIIIilllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllUlllllllllllllllinillllilllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllillB XII CITIZEN’S ELEVATOR Your Headquarters for . . . CUSTOM APPLICATION of Fertilizers zers, Top Dressing Wheat, Renk Seed Corn, Chemicals, All Grains and Fertilizers/ Citizen's Elevator Company I 870 S. Main, Vermontville that I would be ~a representative of the .people, the individual, that voice 726-0514 children’s church services conducted regularly as a part of the International 'Christian Service, a church in Manila. Miss Waldenmaier was also a part-time teacher at the Far East Advanced School of Theology, an Assemblies of God Bible school in Manila. Miss Waldenmaier has worked in the Philippines since 1970 and has served the Philippine Assemblies of God as-' missionary coor­ dinator of the Sunday school department. Prior to missionary ap­ pointment, Miss Waldenmaier taught elementary school in Buchanan and Benton Harbor, Michigan, and has been a Peace Corps Volunteer to Malaysia. She earned the B.A. and M.A. degrees at Western Michigan University in Kalamazoo, Michigan. A special slide presen­ tation telling about Faith Academy in Manila will be featured in this missions service. Pastor Taylor in­ vites the public to attend. TRUMBLE AGENCY Second chance for snow sculptors — set for this Saturday — The 'Snow Sculpture Contest originally planned for January 31, has been rescheduled for Saturday, February 14, at Fitzgerald Park in Grand Ledge. Ifwill be included with the other Winter Fun Day activities, weather permitting. Teams who were signed up for January 31, as well as any other interested, are en­ couraged to participate. Groups may begin working on sculptures at 1 p.m. and judging will be held at 2:30 p.m. Prizes will be awarded. Articles and props may be used as long as they can be removed from the snow and do not damage the snow or ground area; Those wishing to take part may register on the 14th in front of the red barn (near park office), Other Fun Day participants should also register at the same location on the 14th, Activities will include tobogganing, cross-country skiing,, sledding and snowshoeing. Ice skating will also be available at a possible charge. Bring your own equipment and dress warmly for some good oldfashioned winter fun. Events are open to all; you need not be a 4-H’er. If interested in car pooling, call Extension Office, 543-2310. ^uto-Owners Insurance Vermontville Ph. 517-726-0634 or 726-0580 Auto Service CENTER QUALITY WORKMANSHIP TRANSMISSION REPAIRS BODY & BUMP SERVICE WHEEL ALIGNMENT & BALANCING TUNE-UPS & MUFFLERS MAJOR OVERHAULS^* brakes Use your Mobil Credit Core BonkAmericord (VISA) Trowbridge Service 130 S. Main St., Vermontville - Ph. 726-0569 �The Maple Valley News, Nashville, Tuesday, February 10,1981 Lions lose7'208 at Middleville, claim victory over Montabella The Lions almost tasted victory on Tuesday at Middleville, but a last second field goal by Trojan Scott Page gave Middleville a hard fought 54-52 win. Valley trailed the first half as both teams tried to gain Jerry Gould (43) of the Maple Valley Lions grabs a rebound in Tuesday’s loss to Middleville. Jeff Beebe (24) comes up with just air, and Scott Page (10) of Middleville looks on. (Reminder photo) control of the game. After giving the Trojans a 6-0 start, the Lions played even with their hosts and ended the halfwith the same 6 point deficit, 25-19. The Trojan lead was cut at the beginning of the second half and narrowed to 31-30 with 4:14 remaining in the third quarter. Then Jeff Beebe scored assisted by Pat Kersjes to give the Lions a 34-33 lead for the first time. The Lions continued to dominate play in the fourth quarter. Some fine outside shooting by Jeff Beebe made the difference for Valley who compiled an 8 point lead 46­ 38 with 3:36 left to plaiy. But Middleville wasn’t finished. Despite 6 pressure free throws by senior guard Terry Pierce in the final 2 minutes of play, the Trojans were able to chip away at the lead. Leading at 52-50 with 1 minute to play, Maple Valley lost control of the ball. The Trojans scored to tie the game at 52-52. Valley’s last attempt came with 5 seconds remaining. The rebound from the errant shot came to the Trojans who scored at the buzzer giving them the victory. A poor night at the Mid­ dleville free-throw line helped keep Valley close as the Trojans connected on only 6 of 22 while Valley hit 16 of 23. Valley hit 19 field goals while Middleville had 24. Turnovers were critical for the Lions especially in the final minutes. Valley committed a total of 39 errors. Jeff Beebe led Valley scorers with 18 points. Terry Pierce added 12. Middleville’s Mike Schipper netted 24. Valley regained their poise after the close loss on Tuesday and traveled to Montabella on Friday. This time they came back a 75-56 winner. The Lions com- Sports Cheerleaders compete in state contest MVHS varsity cheerleaders are, front row, from left: Denise Valdick, Sherry Kraai, Dawn Wells. Back row, from left: Lisa Cogswell, Kim McMillon, Rachel Hartenburg and Pam Knoll. Maple Valley’s varsity cheerleaders competed Saturday, February 7, in mitted only 10 ball handling errors on their outing. The Lions took an early lead and lost it only once late in second quarter. By the end of the half, the Lions held a 35-28 lead. Balanced scoring by the Lion squad held Montabella at bay. Pat Kersjes led Valley scorers with 19 points, Walt Maurer added 12, and John Kent and Jerry Gould each added 10. state competition held at Central Michigan University in Mt. Pleasant. The local high school squad qualified for the state competition by virtue of an earlier win at a January 31 regional contest at Okemos. In Okemos they competed against eight other schools in Class C category. Maple Valley’s squad was one of three out of the nine schools entered in the regional contest to be selected to advance to Saturday’s state competition. The other two schools selected at the Okemos event were New Lothrop and DeWitt. Others competing in the regional event were Perry, Bellevue, William­ ston, Michigan Center, Haslett and Lansing Catholic Central, the latter a 5th place winner in 1980 state com­ petition. NO FINANCE I CHARGES Freshmen top Montcalm The freshman basketball team played only one game last week and it was a good one. They beat Central Montcalm by the score of 77­ 54. This was by far their best game this year. A full court press and switching defenses accounted for 17 Lion steals, many of which were turned into lay-ups. Lester Caldwqll led the team in scoring with 17 points, followed by Jeff Page 9 Starring, 16; Luke Potter, 11; Marty Martin, 10; Scott Everett, 9; Chris Barton, 7; John Myers, 3; and 2 pts. each from Scott Whitmore and John Clemens. John Myers led the team in rebounding with 8 followed by Ron Hulls 6. The freshman finishzoUt the season this week with a home game on Tuesday against Montabella and an away game on Thursday against Portland. UNTIL DEC. 1,1981 Varsity volleyball loses two ' Maple Valley's Pat Kerges (52) leaps to launch a jump shot in Tuesday's basketball action. The Lions lost to Middleville at the buzzer, 54-52. (Reminder photo) The Maple Valley varsity volleyball team lost last Monday, Feb. 2 to Montabella with scores of 14-16 and 0-15. The Lionettes came back Thursday, Feb. 5 to play Portland, a good volleyball team. The girls put up a good fight to the very end, but couldn’t pull through. Losing with scores of 10-15 and 8-15. Score wise the girls lost, but goal wise the team won. Coach Drake has been working hard with the girls on the basic skills of the game and finally the team can feel and see their skills improving each week. Starting the 2nd half of the season this week, Coach Drake feels very strongly that the girls will pull through and bring home some victories. Feb. 9th Maple Valley plays Carson City at home and Feb. 12th at home they will play Lakeview. Make your best deal on a new John Deere snowmobile now while we have a big selection. Snowmobilers, don't miss this one. From now through March 31,1981, you can buy the new John Deere snowmobile of your choice and no finance charges will begin to accrue until December 1,1981 Make your best deal on the hot Liquifire, Sportfire, Trailfire or Spitfire snowmobile. It's a great time to buy. Stop in soon and pick out your favorite John Deere snowmobile. More SPORTS on page 11 — Correction for band The Maple Valley Band Booster article two weeks ago stated the Band Festivals would be held March 7th. This should have read FEBRUARY 28th. G*W Sales | 1138 4th Street, Lake Odessa, Ml’. 48849 Phone 616-374*8835 �The Maple Valley News, Nashville, Tuesday, February 10,1981 — Page 10 Nashville officials ponder multi-family housing proposal Following a Wednesday meeting, Nashville village officials may be one step closer to offering municipal assistance to East Lansing investors who want to develop 80 acres on the village’s northwest edge into multi-family housing. The final decision on whether to pursue the matter will be decided by the village council at their regularly scheduled council meeting February 12. Ronald B. Reece, representative of the in­ vestors, told the council Wednesday that the developers now are con­ sidering building an ap­ proximately 60-unit apart­ ment complex on the Brumm Road site. Reece first met with the council in August. At that time he suggested that the village might consider giving the developers a break in the estimated $135,000 to $150,000 cost of running municipal water and sewer lines to the site. At a subsequent meeting in January, Reece cited the current high interest rates facing private investors. He said low-cost, governmentbacked loans now are available only to municipalities. Again Wednesday, Reece asked the council to in­ vestigate potential govern­ ment grant or loan funds to aid the development project. “Through a combined effort, we can find out what is available,” said Reece. Village President Harold Christiansen said that in a recent informal check with the U.S. Farmers Home Administration he had learned that grant funds for such a project probably would not be available at this time. “About the only way we could put in the service lines is with a grant,” added Christiansen. “There is no way we could (financially) do it ourselves.” Christiansen said the village could check into the REMEMBER OUR THURSDAY W* HalrCut .. ... Shampoo & Set.. aonn... THMUIIPRCS. Reg. *4.00 Reg. *s.oo *2.50 *4.00 The Mirrors image j.iie MiiiMM nuaae CALL FOR AN APPOINTMENT Hair Stylist for Men, Women <S Children 111N. Main, Nashville 852-9192 possibility of securing a low­ cost government loan, but added that such a decision would have to be made by a vote of the entire council at their next regular meeting. Before that time, Christiansen said he would try to obtain more specific costs estimates on the service line extensions proposed for the project Those figures will be furnished by village engineers Williams & Works of Grand Rapids, who were represented at Wednesday’s meeting by regional con­ sultant Bruce Kuffer. In a rough estimate made at Wednesday’s meeting, Kuffer said the sewer line extension might cost bet­ ween $35 and $45 a foot The exact distance the service lines would have to be extended was not determined at Wednesday’s meeting, but officials estimated that both water and sewer lines would have to run about 2,000 ft. to reach the site. The sewer service would connect with the new wastewater treatment facility currently under construction almost directly across Brumm Road from the proposed housing site. Nashville is currently un­ dergoing a $4.8 million sewer expansion project financed largely by state and federal grants. At his earlier meetings with the Nashville council, Reece spoke of potential FmHA financing to build the housing project, but Wed­ nesday he said the developers now are con­ sidering funding through the Michigan State Development Authority (MSHDA). He said FmHA officials had told him they could fund only a 25-unit project here at this Order Your CHICKS Now! (De/ivery late in April) 50 lbs. of Chick Startena or Broiler Chow CHtCK ... with each 50 Chicks ordered The Comparable Prices to 1980: coi day--°w chicks UP to 8 weeks. Leghorn Cockrels...... 100P1500 Broiler Strains .. st. White Rocks st. Run Run 100/$4200 100/$4000 Many more varieties available I STOP IN AND PLACE YOUR ORDER TODAY I 20% Down - Balance on Arrival - Plus ... FREE CHICK STARTENA OR BROILER CHOW ! „J„Puri.na... planning tomorrow with research today. Farmer’s pAAfi wSwalT yVlIAWA ■ 1 006 Railroad St., Hastings, Ml PHONE 945-9926 time. “Based on a needs study showing a need for 150 units in Barry County,, we had originally planned between 60 and 80 units in Nashville,” said Reece. “We still are planning between 50 and 60.” Sixty units would cost in excels of $1.2 million, said James Shutes, a mortgage packager who accompanied Reece to . Wednesday’s meeting to explain various funding programs which he has investigated. “The Small Cities program seems to be favored now by MSHDA," said Shutes. He noted that probably about 80 percent of the local units would qualify for some sort of government rental assistance. “Even with subsidies, you are not talking- about at­ tracting poverty-level tenants,” said Shutes. “Within the income guidelines (of the MSHDA program), schoolteachers, village employees and policemen would probably be eligible.” He predicted that the complex might be comprised of 70 percent family tenants and 30 percent senior citizens. In initial conversations with the council, Reece had indicated that single family homes might be built at a later date behind the apartment complex. Wed­ nesday he virtually ruled out that possibility at present, saying that it currently is difficult to obtain govern­ ment funding for single family units. The parcel of land under consideration for the project would have to be rezoned from its current one-family status to allow construction of the multi-family- units. This can be done only upon application of the land owner. The investors currently do not own the land, but have an option to buy, Reece said. If the village agrees to obtain a low-cost loan to furnish municipal services to the site, a payback of the developers would be ex­ pected to begin from four to seven years after con­ struction, Christiansen said. Food Co-Op organizes locally Happy Valentine’s Day. Mommy and I love you very much! Love, Cristina Lynne Desrochers To Paul, The very best gift God ever gave me. With all my love always, Jan Rickie Gail: I thank God for you and your love. Happy Valentine’s Day! Love you, Cathy Chuck, I love you twice as much as yesterday, half as milch as tomorrow. Always, Barb To My Dad, Who is the best Dad in the world. I love you. Tammy Dear Doug, Even though we’re miles apart, you’re very special in my heart. Love, Mom We love your treats, we love you too. Happy Valentine’s Day Don .and Jeanette. Guess Who? HAPPY VALENTINE’S DAY BETTYANN I just wanted to say.. Happy Valentines John, Remember July 12, 1975, Let’s always keep those feelings alive. Love, B.J. Especially to greet you Another way to say Really do love you on Lovely Valentine’s Day. Jim, You are the Valentine of my life; Deb Malinda, You’re the sweetest girl I know, and I mean it from the heart! Love, Robbie FK, I’m yours, now and forever, to love and com­ mand. Love you always,< AH An organizational meeting of the Nashville Good Food Co-op will be held Thursday, Feb. 12th at 7:30 p.m. at the Masonic Temple in Nash­ ville. Information will be given and questions answered. A food cooperative is a food buying club for people interested in healthy nutritional foods. It is not wholesale groceries. Memberships will be available that evening. Sending a card of thanks to someone A card of thanks, published in the Maple Valley News, is a wonderful way to express your ap­ preciation for the kind and thoughtful gestures others have extended to you. When submitting your card of < thanks, either through the mail or at one of the drop-off points, please remember to include your full name and complete address for billing purposes. I wanted a puppy, but Dad said we needed a woodchuck. The ' woodchuck'’ Dad was talking about was our new Woodchuck Wood/Coal Furnace. It's one of the largest selling furnaces in the country, and for a good reason The quality of the Woodchuck add-on supplementary heating system stands unequalled in the industry HARDWARE e eg 105 N. MAIN, NASHVILLE Phone 852-0713 �The Maple Valley News, Nashville, Tuesday, February 10, 198 1__Page 11 MAPLEVALLEY Calendar of Home Events FEBRUARY 9-20 Feb. 10 Feb. 12 Feb. 13 Feb. 14 Feb. 16 Feb. 17 The Vermontville boys hove done it again I "Bad News," sponsored by Vermontville Hardware, traveled to Olivet and were undefeated in "Sampson's Snow Suds" tournament the weekend of Feb. 1. Players are (top row, left to right): Greg Hoefler, Paul Berger, Dave Halsey, Loweil Hogle, M Mike Fox; (bottom row), Gary Goris, Scott Beglin, Mark Benton (holding trophy Jason Hoefler), Mark McDaniels and Pete Benton. (Photo supplied) Nashville Little League meets There will be an organizational meeting of the Nashville Little League baseball, softball association on February 24, at 7:00 p.m. in the gym at the Fuller Street School. Each year new officers are elected. Anyone interested in the office of president, vice­ president, secretary, treasurer, head umpire, i’steJrH ”<«3!5 fl'M* iXiM! 1*1 •_' tyR'iittn m Mtrotisi x w x.w tei'lMSft WWib ■ Yinhtat vr»: Ian r Witfsi lull tailaa! • BOARD OF REVIEW • NOTICE of... VERMONTVILLE TOWNSHIP Meetings at the Vermontville Fire Station office ... MARCH 3 & 4 for board review of assessment roll... MARCH 9 & 10 property owners hearing. St FRED FRITH, NOTICE of... PUBLIC HEARING Thursday, February 19,1981 at... 7:00P.M. Community Center in Nashville PURPOSE: Robert Hosmer has requested a var­ iance for the property located at 207 North State Street. The request concerns changing the zoning of this property from R-l toR-2. SHARLOT A. SOURS, Secretary Nashville Zoning Board of Appeals > Your dependable drillers in Eaton & Barry Counties WATER WELL DRILLING and PUMP SERVICE OFFERING COMPLETE ... RESIDENTIAL — COMMERCIAL & FARM (We service submersible 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 Last Monday the Maple Valley J.V. Volleyball team lost to Montabella 15-3 and 15-4. the Lionettes couldn’t seem to get their serves across. Nancy Schippel, Tracy Symonds and Kim Brooke were top servers with 2 each. Also seeing action were Denise Snowden, Debbie Crilly, Robin Swift, Loretta Meehan, Hope Thompson, Cindy Symonds, Kathy Gaedert and Lisa Pomeroy. The Lionettes battled with Portland Thursday night to fall 15-5, 8-15 and 15-7. Top servers were Tracy Symonds with 7 pts. and Denise Snowden with 4 pts. Adding to the lineup with great help were Stacy Hill, Staci Beachnau, Kathy Gaedert, Cindy Symonds, Nancy Schippel, Rosemary Oakley, Lisa Pomeroy, Robin Swift and Kim Booke. Monday the volleyball team will face Carson City at home and Thursday Lakeview at home. New athletic leagueneeds name The seven schools, which are forming a new athletic conference to initiate league competition beginning with the fall of 1982, are seeking input from the students and members of their communities in selecting a name for the new organization. Schools comprising the new league are Maple Valley, Bellevue, Bronson, Olivet, Pennfield, Battle Creek St. Philip and Battle Creek Springfield. The The Maple Maple Valley Valley student student body and all residents of the Maple Valley School District are invited to submit a suggestion for league name. The deadline is March 2 Call in or send your suggestions to Larry Lenz, athletic director, Maple Valley High School, 852-9275. By Esther Shepard Supervisor EWING WELL DRILLING J.V. volleyball falls to Montabella and Portland The first of three county­ wide 4-H dog working sessions will be held on Tuesday, February 17, from 7-9 p.m. at the 4-H Building on the fairgrounds in Charlotte. The sessions are open to anyone who wants to bring their dog and work with it. The other sessions are scheduled for March 10 and April 14. Jacquie Hartford, 4­ H fair superintendent, and a Charlotte area dog project leader, is in charge of the session. The first session will have a speaker William Geisenhafer of Eaton Rapids, and the session will be on Jr. Handling. According to Nancy Diuble, Ext. 4-H Youth Agent, “the 4-H dog care and training program teaches youth responsibility and Vermontville news HOURS: 9 a.m. to 12 noon and 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. each day. «SIR« l**1 il b‘ is i**1 reporter or concessions should attend. If this is the year you have a little extra time you could devote to the operation of the ball season for the kids, attend and offer your time and help. All coaches from the 1980 season should attend for the purpose of reporting any equipment needs. (2-17) FRESHMAN BASKETBALL Home with Montabella. 5:30 VOLLEYBALL Home with Lakeview........ 5:30 J.V.-VARSITY BASKETBALL Home with Lakeview.......... 6:30 WRESTLING Districts at Olivet VOLLEYBALL Home with Saranac............ 5:30 J.V.-VARSITY BASKETBALL 6:30 Home with Lakewood. 4-H dog training planned At the annual meeting of the Vermontville Historical Society the same slate of officers were reelected: president, Miss Martha Zemke; first vice president, Mrs. Betty Thrasher; second vice president, Mrs, Ava Kroger; secretary and treasurer, Mrs. Francis Snyder; program, Don Shepard; and trustees - Dean Hanson, Ben Osman, Robert Todd, Leta Nagle, Kate Snider and Esther Shepard. The Eaton County Department of Social Ser­ vices’ seventy employees have moved to their new offices in the Courthouse Complex. The Barry-Eaton Health Department will move in their old office in the Courthouse. Mrs. Ruth Aldrich was given a very joyful surprise Wednesday evening when her granddaughters, Bar­ bara Shappuch and son Mark, Nancy Ainsworth and Lance and Dercy, Olive Shumaker, Spencer and Lisa, Debra Inkier and three children, came with a bir­ thday cake and gifts for her birthday. The Andrew Wawiernias have sold their farm, the former Max Carey’s on Vermontville Hwy., to Mr. and Mrs. Samuel Barntrager of Missouri. We welcome this Amish family to our com­ munity. Son Tony Wawiernia and family, children Brandy and Trevor, have moved to the United Methodist parish on East Main St. Harold (Tiny) O’Dell, who has been in the hospital with pneumonia, has returned home. His wife, Pat, runs the Sugar Hut Cafe. The schools closed Monday morning due to the snow. helps them develop a greater understanding and appreciation for animals. 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ST STREET ... in NASHVILLE �The Maple Valley Newt, Nashville, Tuesday, February 10,1981 — Page 12 Weather slows sewer construction in Nashville Contractors are looking for a break in the weather before much more can be completed on Nashville’s $4.8 million sewer expansion. Many off the off-road collections lines were laid during a brief moderating spell in January. Installation of lines is complete from Fuller School to Sunset Street, except for a short crossing on Chapel Drive. Collection line work also has been completed along a short easement on the east side of Durkee Street and in the area of the old grist mill on North Main. The extremely cold weather of the past week is rough on the heavy equip­ ment, explains Steven Heilman, resident project representative for Williams and Works, engineers. Dunigan Bros, of Jackson, contractors on the lines and lift station in the village, have left Nashville tem­ porarily and probably won’t return until mid-March, said Heilman. Normco Construction Co. of Jackson, contractors on the new lagoon-andirrigation wastewater treatment facility on Brumm Road, were still on the job last week. The crew was working on the force main and sub-contractors were at the treatment site. Roughly 15 percent of the site work is done, with about 75 percent on the con­ struction on Pond No. 3 of the three-pond system com- pleted. Approximately 50 percent of the drainage ditching around the Brumm Road site is done. A new force main is being built from the old treatment facility in the village to the new site. It will cross the Thornapple River west of Main Street. Construction on the force main line now has been completed from the site of the old plant to the river’s edge, but the crossing has not yet been made. Force main lines also have been laid on the other side of the river, on the easterly portion of the pond area at the new treatment site and into the ponds location. Normco is waiting for a rise in temperature before pouring concrete for walls of a building addition to the old treatment plant. Footings for the expanded facility now are in place. The new system will serve approximately 225 additional homes, including 40 with present septic systems running into storm drains that flow directly into the Thornapple River or Quaker Brook. Some preliminary digging has been done on Kellogg Street, north of Thomapple River, to drain that area preparatory to planned Spring line installation there. Completion of the Nash­ ville project is targeted for the end of November, ac­ cording to Heilman. Obituaries LEGEND: VILLAGE OF NASHVILLE PROPOSED WASTEWATER COLLECTION AND TREATMENT FACILITY (WITHOUT INELIGIBLE MAN LINE COLLECTION) PROPOSED MAIN LINE ■■ COLLECTION SYSTEM ■ LIFT STATION __ EXISTING MAIN LINE ___PROPOSED FORCE LINE •••COMPLETED CONSTRUCTION Nashville sewer project — Collection lines for Nashville's sewer expansion now are completed from Fuller School west to Sunset; In the old mill area on North Main; and In a small easement east of Durkee. Force main lines are In place from the old treatment plantt to river’s edge and on the west side of the river near the new facility site, but have not yet crossed the river bed. The new Brumm Road treatment facility site is at a 15 percent completion stage. BARRY COUNTY EXTENSION SERVICE Vermontville bell dates CALENDAR of EVENTSback to 1851 February 11 - 4-H Horse Leaders Meeting, 7:30 p.m. Ex­ tension Office, Hastings. February 11,18,25 - Regional Swine Shortcourse, 9:30 a.m. 3:30 p.m., B. E. Henry Building, Marshall. February 12 -Telfarm Tax Day, 10 a.m. - 3 p.m., Community Building, Hastings. February 12 - Crop Irrigators’ Meeting, 7:30 p.m., Extension Office, Hastings. February 18 - Grain Drying, The Alternatives, Dr. Roger Brooks, POD classrooms, Lakewood High School, 8 p.m. February 14, 24, March 3,10, and 17 - Dairy Nutrition Series (5 sessions), 9:45a.m. -3:15 p.m., Kalamazoo County Center Building, Fairgrounds. February 17, 24, March 3 - Tri-County Sheep Production & Management Sires, 7 p.m., Plainwell Fire Station, Plain­ well. February 19 - 4-H Dairy Judging Workshop, 8 p.m., Ex­ tension Office, Hastings. February 24, March 3 and 10 - Estate Planning, 7:30 - 9:30 p.m., Hastings High School. Open to the public; reservation required. February 25 - Barry County 4-H Horse Clubs “Feeds and Nutrition”, 7:30 p.m., Community Building, Hastings, (rescheduled). In 1843, the Academical Association was formed in Vermontville and built the academy building with the double purpose of church and school. This is now known as the Chapel and houses the Vermontville Historical Museum. The ladies of the church bought the first bell in 1851. After the first brick school, Union School, was built in 1869, the ladies decided to sell the bell (1871) to Ver­ montville School District No. 1 for $70.00 and purchase a larger one for the church. The bell was used until the upper classes transferred to the new Maple Valley Junior-Senior High School in the fall of 1965. When the Vermontville School building was razed in 1965, the bell was returned. Jack Rathburn, with the help of Dick Hummel, cleaned the original bell by buffing. And now it looks just as it did when it was first delivered to the church. Vermontville Historical Society CARD OF THANKS I wish to express my sincere gratitude to my relatives, friends, the Methodist Church, and to Rev. Putnam for his hospital visit and prayers. Your calls, cards, visits and gifts were deeply appreciated. Thanks again, Otto L. Dahm Roy E. Boise William A. Kennedy NASHVILLE — Services NASHVILLE — William A. Kennedy, 74, of Thornapple were held Saturday morning Lake Road, died Thursday at at Pray Funeral Home in the Barry County Medical Charlotte for Roy E. Boise, Care Facility where he has 72, of716 Reed St., Nashville, been a patient the past who died Tuesday at Pen­ nock Hospital in Hastings. several months. He was bom October 17, -Tie had been a patient there 1906 at Watertown, New less than a week. He was bom in Barry York. He was a retired tool and County and resided in die maker at the former Kalamo for many years, moving to Nashville about 12 Motor Wheel in Lansing. There are no immediate years ago. For the past eighteen survivors. Cremation has taken months he had been em­ place. Interment will be at ployed by the Michigan Grand Ledge Cemetery, Green Thumb program, where private memorial working with the Nashville services will be conducted. Dept, of Public Works. Earlier, until his retirement, he had worked for the Charlotte Chair Company. Weed control Previously he had been employed by Posts and meeting planned Michgian Carton, both in Costs of com herbicide Battle Creek, and the former programs, how to make one- Plycoma Veneer Co. in pass herbicide incorporation Nashville. He was a member of the work, and seedling weed identification, are among the Nashville Assembly of God topics to be discussed at a and the Nashville Council on February 12 meeting at the Aging Senior Citizens Site. His wife, Helen, died in Charlotte High School. The 8 p.m. meeting, set for 1975. Surviving are a son, Roy the Vocational Agriculture room, will feature Jerry E. Boise, Jr. of Nashville; a Lindquist, ag. instructor at daughter, Mrs. Walter the high school; Allen (Dorothy) Holevinski of Krizek, county Extension Battle Creek; 12 grand­ three greatdirector; and Dr. Mike children; Barret, weed control grandchildren; his mother, specialist with Michigan Mrs. Etta Pinnock of the Provincial House in State University. All interested persons are Hastings; brothers, Ray and Leo Boise, both of Nashville; invited to attend. and a sister, Mrs. Eva Pennington of Nashville. Interment was at Kalamo Cemetery. �The Maple Valley News, Nashville, Tuesday, February 10, 1981 — Page 13 Maple Valley Jr.-Sr. High School announces 'honor roll’ 7THGRADE All A’s - Melissa Brenton, Stacy Conroy, Polly Cook, Tamara Frith, Kevin Wetzel. Honor Roll - Christopher Ames, Candy Admire, Jamie Appelman, Kelly Bachelder, James Bryan, Bobby Carl, Heather Christie, Matt Coleman, Debbie Corkins, W ; Jackie Erwin, Debbie Exelby, Jordan Ferrier, Angela Filter, Scott Flower, Brian Gillum, Ron Hoyt, Ann Hummel, Connie Kane, Carol Lamie, Amy,Laverty, Susan Lightner, Angel <>bS <*>bS Martin, Mark Martin, Beth McArthur, Bob McMillen, Phillip Morse, Kerry Nickel, Jill Peake, Brett Ramey, Richard Rozell, Nathan Shogren, Jeff Sleeper, Mike Smith, Debra Staskus, Carmen Tobias, Dave Tuckey, Scott Venton, Joey m Youngs, Wendy Williams. 8TH GRADE All A’s - Dan Lykins, Dean Stewart. Honor Roll Robert Adkins, Jenee Arras, Kimberly Best, Marcia ! Bishop, Heidi Braden, Heather Brown, Kyle Christopher, Vicky Clements, Dawn Cogswell, ■ Doug Coleman, Doreen ■^J5^L} Cook, Sarah Curtis, Shannon 5 Decker, Audrey Dumont, Shan Ferrier, John Forell, Damon Geary, Ken Gillig, JWtoliL Jay Greene, Dean Hale, Jeff Hamilton, Dawn Hampton, i! Kurt Hartenburg, Lindy Miikk Hoffman, Kristie Hosey, ,{Mnac Kristy Landes, Gina Leh­ _, „** 1si’iJ®!i man, Karen Long, Kim *’“■«> *Wi5m Mahan, Duska Morawski, Jay O’Brien, Dawn Pixley, Robin Rathburn, Gary Reid, Kim Roush, Deanna Shank, Patty Sprague, Shila Staskus, Terralynn Trine, Ryan Trowbridge, Tana Trowbridge, Ken Trumble, Mark Valdick, Norm Visger, Malinda Wagner, Stephanie Walliczek, David Weicht, Lynnette Williams, DeeDee lidb tellat Wolf. Li-b l Mi-In 9TH GRADE lt!a> lEikHiaka Honor Roll - Trudy Akin, drtaii 1 tafieiiii Robert Barrette, Chris > v fcia MiirW Barton, Eric Brown, Debbie j|e!> Carl, Amy Cole, Tami pike iiW* Corkins, Tom DeGroot, Lisa Elliston, Scott Everett, * ■^-8 Jenny Filter, Lori Fisher, fiSliS Barb Gurd, James Hay, Ron ** jotoi* Hull, David Hummel, Scott mi*1 Johnson, Brian Kienutske, Marty Martin, Tom McArthur, Todd McMillon, Loretts Meehan, Cindy Metz, !‘ ** Joyn Myers, Nichole Nickel, Larry Picklesimer, Luke Potter, Heather Rathbun, David Reese, Trixie Robison, Michelle Rogers, . Mindy Shogren,, Jamie »*22 Simons, Shawn Smith, Jeff Starring, Paula Steinbrecher, Tammy Tanner, “£&»» Faith Thompson, Tammi i s**f>e*' Tobias, Scott Whitmore, sfe Greg Williams. 10TH GRADE All A’s - Teresa Rozell. J it*9 ft# Honor Roll Michelle IS £ IS** Ames, Matt Bertram, Scott **Sr Sr Bracy, Bob Brown, Wendy ” Coleman, Debbie Crilly, Becky Dale, Ruth Decker, Tony Dunkelberger, Becky Eaton, Pan Erwin, Kathleen J l(S .<1 Gaedert, Lori Gardner, Dan I** . Halsey, Ryan Halsey, Beth Heald, Colleen Hoffman, i* 0**1 ft 1*1 i&'IPJ Suzi Horn, Tina Imes, Randy Joostberns, Charlie Kalnbach, Dan Keech, Lee Lundquist, Mickey Mahon, Dawn Munn, Lori Musser, {</ Robin Shilton, hilton, Nancy Schippel, Denise Snowden, Cindy Symonds, Kim / Youngs. *>>/ ** L StS !»> »> JJ* is* 5*^ ‘wJSJ t ** s*** ‘*5^ J < 11TH GRADE All A’s - Cindy Brumm, Leonard Eaton, Kelly Hamilton, Pam Knoll, Linda Steinbrecher. Honor Roll Diane Andrews, JeffBeebe, Pam Bell, Scott Benton, Rachel Can­ trell, Melissa Coffman, Lisa Cogswell, Camilla Cook, Kelli Cowell, Robin Dickinson, Julie Dormer, Karen Gardner, Brad Harris, Sheri Harshman, Rachel Hartenburg, Sandy Kalnbach, Mike Kelly, Charlene Martin, Beccy Mater, Nanette Miller, Dom Morawski, Mark O’Brien, Tim Ostergren, Sonya Pike, Doug Root, Denise Valdick, Nyle Wells, Candy Williams, Eric Wolff, Robin Wright, Debbie Youngs. 12TH GRADE All A’s - Pam Brown, Celia Eaton, Luella Fassett, Kathy Shaw, f>ue Spoelstra. Honor Roll - Donna Augustine, Pam Bishop, Dave Boomer, Caryn Bracy, Andi Briggs, Brenda Browne, Rhonda Bushre, Brenda Carmoney, Loma Carrigan, Penny Cheeseman, Lola Clements, Gale Cooley, Becky Cowell, Helen Crabtree, Brad DeCamp, Lori Decker, Lisa DeGroot, Glenn Godbey, Tammi Gradzinski, Karen Gurd, Karen Haas, Dan R. Hoffman, Kim Hosey, Sherry Kraai, Loni Lee, Robin Matson, Newman Maurer, Annette Montague, Rose Napier, Martha Overholt, Wendy Peake, Kris Sample, Michelle Sprague, Donna Steinbrecher, Shirley Tovar, Jim Travoli, TraCey Wawiernia, Angie Webb, Dawn Wells, Marsha Zinger. 7TH GRADE All A’s - Melissa Brenton, Matt Coleman, Stacy Conroy, Polly Cook, Kevin Wetzel. Honor Roll - Christopher Ames, Candy Admire, Jamie Appelman, Kelly Bachelder, James Bryan, Bobby Carl, Heather Christie, Debbie Corkins, Jackie Erwin, Debbie Exelby, Jill Fender, Jordan Ferrier, Angela Filter, Scott Flower, Tamara Frith, Brian Gillum, Dale Green, Ron Hoyt, Ann Hummel,Connie Kane, Carol Lamie, Amy Laverty, Susan Lightner, Angel Martin, Mark Martin, Beth McAr­ thur, Kerry Nickel, Jill Peake, Brett Ramey, Richard Rozell, Nathan Shogren, Mike Smith, Carmen Tobias, Greg Tilley, Dave Tuckey, Scott Venton, Julie Welcher, Joey Youngs. 8TH GRADE All A’s - Heather Brown, Kurt Hartenburg, Dan Lykins, Dean Stewart, Lynnette Williams. Honor Roll - Robert Adkins, Jenee Arras, Valerie Bell, Kimberly Best, Marcia Bishop, Heidi Braden, Vicky Clements, Dawn Cogswell, Jim Colby, Doug Coleman, Carla Conklin, Doreen Cook, Sarah Curtis, Shannon Decker, Audrey Dumont, Chuck Elliston, Shan Ferrier, John Forell, Damon Geary, Ken Gillig, Jay Greene, Dean Hale, Jeff Hamilton, Dawn Hampton, Lindy Hoffman, Kristie Hosey, Scott Joostberns, Judy Knoll, Kristy Landes, Gina Lehman, Karen Long, Kim Mahan, Julius Maurer, Duska Morawski, Jay O’Brien, Craig Ostergren, Dawn Pixley, Robin Rathburn, Gary Reid, Kim Roush, Deanna Shank, Patty Sprague, Sheila Staskus, Terralynn Trine, Tana Trowbridge, Mark Valdick, Norm Visger, Malinda Wagner, David Weicht, DeeDee Wolf. 9TH GRADE Honor Roll - Trudy Akin, Robert Barrette, Chris Barton, Eric Brown, Debbie Carl, Amy Cole, Tom DeGroot, Scott Everett, Jenny Filter, Lori Fisher, Dee Green, Kim Haas, James Hay, Scott Johnson, Brian Kienutske, Marty Martin, Tom McArthur, Todd McMillon, Loretta Meehan, Cindy Metz, Don Metz, John Myers, Nichole Nickel, Larry Picklesimer, Luke Potter, David Reese, Michelle Rogers, Mindy Shogren, Jamie Simons, Jeff Starring, Paula Steinbrecher, Tammy Tanner, Faith Thompson, Tammi Tobias, Scott Whitemore. 10TH GRADE All A’s - Scott Bracy, Suzi Horn, Teresa Rozell. Honor Roll - Pearl Akin, Gina Bruce, Bill Bush, Heidi Christie, Wendy Coleman, Debbie Crilly, Becky Dale, Ruth Decker, Dawn Dudley, Tony Dunkelberger, Becky Eaton, Kathleen Gaedert, Lori Gardner, Gay Goss, Dan Halsey, Beth Heald, Colleen Hoffman, Deniece Hulsebos, Tina Imes, Randy Joostberns, Charlie Kaln- bach, Dan Keech, Lee Lundquist, Mickey Mahon, Becky Maker, Dawn Munn, Lori Musser, Robin Shilton, Nancy Schippel, Denise Snowden, Cindy Symonds. 11TH GRADE AU A’s - Kelly Hamilton, Pam Knoll, Mark O’Brien, Linda Steinbrecher. Honor Roll Diane Andrews, Pam Bell, Scott Benton, Robert Best, Cindy Brumm, Rachel Cantrell, Lisa Cogswell, Camilla Code, Kelli Cowell, Robin Dickinson, Julie Dormer, Leonard Eaton, Brad Harris, Sheri Harshman, Mike Hull, Sandy Kalnbach, Mike Kelly, Charlene Martin, Dom Morawski, Tim Ostergren, Sonya Pike, Vonda Tirban, Denise Valdick, Wendy Wolfe, Eric Wolff, Robin Wright, Debbie Youngs. 12TH GRADE AU A’s - Dave Boomer, Celia Eaton, Luella Fassett, Kathy Shaw, Tracey Wawiernai, Angie Webb. Art Allwardt, Margo Aspinall, Donna Augustine, Dawn Bassett, Pam Bishop, Robert Bishop, Caryn Bracy, Andi Briggs, Pam Brown, Brenda Brown, Rhonda Bushre, Brenda Carmoney, Lorna Carrigan, Jackie Carroll, Penny Cheeseman, Lola Clements, Gale Cooley, Continued next page — Nashville's most convenient stop CSTORE SPECIALS Effective February 10th thru February 21st. Vi litre 8-Pack Bic lighter with purchase of carton of cigarettes Homo Milk 99* value! Gal. 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VFW officials and winners are, from left, front row: Vada Rosenberger of Holland Post No. 2144; District 8 VFW Auxiliary president; Anne Annef McDonald of Creston High, Grand Rapids, 3rd place winner; Jeff Menchinger of Portage Northern, 1st place district winner and second in state; Beverly Johnson, Grand Rapids Central High, 2nd place; Kay Ludwig of Kalamazoo, district contest chairperson. Back row, from left: District 8 Commander Dave Hoogerhyde of Grand Rapids Post No. 830; George Howe of Charlotte Post No. 2406; district contest chairperson; and William Beachnau, commander Nashville post No. 8260. coniesr cnuirpui (Maple Valley New* photo hy Su»on Hinckley) Despite Sunday’s inclement weather, there was a good-sized turnout for the District 8 Veterans of Foreign Wars meeting at the local Thornapple Post No. 8260 in Nashville. Present were VFW members from the 5-county district which encompasses Barry, Eaton, Kent, Allegan and Kalamazoo counties. There are 35 posts in District 8. A highlight of Sunday’s event was the presentation of awards to the top three winners in District 8 in the VFW’s annual Voice of Democracy essay contest for high school students. Original compositions on the theme “My Com­ mittment to My Country” brought cash prizes and certificates to Jeff Menchinger of Portage Northern HighSchool (1stplace, $75.); Beverly Johnson, Grand Rapids Central, (2nd, $50.); and Anne McDonald, Creston High, also in Grand Rapids Ord, $25.). Presenting the awards was District 8 Commander Dave Hoogerhyde of Grand Rapids Post No. 830, assisted by District 8 VFW Auxiliary President Vada Rosenberger .of Holland Post No. 2144. Contest chairpersons for District 8 were Kay Ludwig of Kalamazoo and George Howe of Charlotte. Overseeing the local event was William Beachnau, commander of the Nashville VFW post, with the assistance of Auxiliary president Karolyn Blocker. In addition to taking top place in District 8 com­ petition, Jeff, who recited his 5-minute essay Sunday, placed 2nd in the statewide contest held in Lansing last Saturday. The first place state winner was awarded a 5-day all-expense paid trip to Washington, D.C. The top national-winner in the VFW essay contest will win a $14,000 college scholarship. Award citations also were issued Sunday to all teachers, judges and students participating in District 8 competition this year. Dinner for the event was prepared and served to about 175 by Brownies and leaders from the Nashville Girl Scout organization. Scou Scouting today’s a lot more than you think. A scout has a duty to God, to his country, to himself as well as to others. To become the best, to be a good citizen, that's what Scouting is all about and that's why we're acknowledging with deep appreciation the efforts of the members and leaders of the Boy Scouts of America in this great American organization, now celebrating its 51st Anniversary! Congratulations Scouts! — The Maple Valley News SCOUTING ANNIVERSARY WEEK FEB. 8-14 Class to show you bread making skills A bag of bread and sourdough too, will go home with you when you attend an Extension class on Tuesday, March3at9 a.m. in the First Baptist Church, Charlotte. The Carmel Extension Study Group, who have been experimenting with “Sourdough Cookery”, will give you samples, advice, and recipes of basic sour­ dough foods. Then the Tri-County Extension gals will teach the principles of bread cookery, explain bread’s contribution to a wholesome diet and lend a “hands on” demonstration of making bread in a bag. Participants will “work” in pairs and each have a loaf of bread ready for baking when they get home. This “How To Make Bread” class is open to all, with pre-registration and $2.00 enrollment fee due by February 23rd, at the Ex­ tension Office, 126 N. Bostwick, Charlotte. Enrollment is limited - you’d better hurry because you won’t want to miss this. “Bread Bash” sponsored by the Extension Family Living Program and, Eaton Extension Homemakers. Noel White is Vermontville Pinewood Derby champ Vermontville’s Boy Scout Pinewood Derby Race was held January 29. The win­ ners in the following Dens are: Den 2 - Noel White; Den 3 - Andy Trowbridge; Den 4 Randy Heinze; Den 5 - Scott Furlong, Webloes - Dan Laverty. Noel White (of Den 2 - Mrs. Gorman) came out the champion overall. He is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Blane White of 227 E. Main, Ver­ montville. The winner is also entitled to go to "Charlotte for the District run offs. Come to the firemen's dance! Proceeds from the event will be used to help the Vermontville Fire Depart­ ment update its radio equipment in the fire barn. Donations for dance d tickets are $6 per couple and $3 for a single. Advanced tickets may be Honor roll from page 13 purchased from any fireman Becky Cowell, Brad or by calling Rod Harmon, DeCamp, Lori Decker, 726-0212. Glenn Godbey, Karen Gurd, Karen Haas, Dan R. HoffNashville election man, Brett Hummell, Sherry Kraai, Loni Lee, Robin location changed Matson, Newman Maurer, The February 16 Nashville Dawn McCrimmon, Annette Annual picnic Montague, Rose Napier, village primary election will Annual Barry County Picnic Wendy Peake, Kris Sample, be held in the Community at the Kiwanis Hall, Don Snyder, Sue Spoelstra, Center (old waterworks Bradenton, Fla. on Wed­ Michelle Sprague, Donna building) in Putnam Park, nesday, February 25,1981 at Steinbrecher, Bill Tate, instead of at the Castleton Shirley Tovar, Jim Travoli, Township Hall where most 12:00 noon. Alan Wells, Renee Wright, recent village elections have CARD OF THANKS been staged. Marsha Zinger. I want to thank all my friends and family for the cards, concern and prayers while I was in the hospital. An extra “thank you” to the doctors and nurses who put up with me. A weekly Harold (Tiny) O’Dell CARD OF THANKS I wish to thank all my neighbors, friends, and relatives for their concern and help when I was taken ill. To the capable and friendly care of the Ver­ montville Ambulance ser­ vice, and to the Vermontville United Methodist Church, the Vermontville Public Library and the visits of Rev. Molly Turner. Also to Dr. Myers and Mrs. Myers, and all the nurses on the second floor of Pennock Hospital for their wonderful care. I can’t say enough thanks for our blessed children Mary and Gene, and grand­ daughters, who took such good care of me after I came home from the hospital, by bringing in a bountiful Christmas and New Year dinner, so we had a won­ derful time. They also brought a hot meal each day. Also many thanks for the many telephone calls, fruit \ baskets, plants, letters, and cards; and Joe who made two trips each day while I was in the hospital, and his care since I came home. Lois Davis Action - Ads I WILL DO BABYSITTING IN HOME: 852-9841, Nash­ ville. SEPTIC TANK CLEANING: Approved by Michigan Department of Health. Call Menzo Howe, Charlotte. Phone 543-6173. (tfn) WATER HEATERS FOR SALE: Gas or electric. Nashville Hardware, phone 852-0713. (tfn) Vermontville Firemen will sponsorr their 59th annual dance at 9 p.m. Saturday, March 7 in the fire barn. Music will feature Carl and the Playboys. Door prizes will be awarded. report from - ERNEST NASH State Representative PRISON OVERCROWDING A bill empowering Governor Milliken to declare a state prison emergency whenever the system’s population exceeds capacity for 20 consecutive days was recently signed into law. Under that emergency the minimum sentences of all prisoners who are serving established minimum prison terms would be reduced by 90 days. When a 95 percent of capacity population level is reached the emergency order would be lifted by the Governor. MACKINAC ISLAND - The Mackinac Island State Park Commission is offering memberships to the public in a friends’ organization called the Mackinac Associates. The group is being formed to promote the historic preservation of the Mackinac area. Benefits to members include unlimited admission to Fort Michilimackinac and Fort Mackinac and a periodic newsletter. Interested persons should write to Box 370, Mackinac Island, Michigan 49757. LOAN PROGRAM - A new loan program for middle­ income parents of college students would take effect in July under a recently - introduced House bill. The program would make available up to $3,000 a year at 9 percent interest for low and middle-income parents. If the bill is passed, loans would be available by next summer. K-12 FUNDING - An 11-member task force, ofwhich I am a member, has been set up to study the present formula used tb fund Michigan’s public schools. The panel will meet once a week to look at possible changes in areas which raise costs in the present K-12 state program. BALLOT PROPOSAL -In a recent speech, Lt. Gov. James Brickley called for a ballot proposal to reduce the number of elected officials in Michigan state government. Stating that such a proposal would benefit constituents by cutting the ballot in half, Brickley plans to launch a petition drive to place a constitutional amendment before voters if the Legislature takes no action on the issue. DRIVER EDUCATION - Driving ranges are now being used for driver education by several Michigan school districts. This cost-cutting idea is being tested in an effort to continue driver education despite the state budget crunch. 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HILLBILLY BREAD SOFT* GOOD BREAD REGULAR or SMOKED SPAM 24 OZ. . LOAF 20 OZ. LOAF Johnny's Food Mart MR. P's O> „o z*1.29 PIZZA W 71 LIMIT 1 WITH $5.00 PURCHASE. COUPON EXPIRES S FEBRUARY 14, 1981 � https://barrycountyhistoryportal.org/files/original/21/795/MapleValleyNews_1981-02-17.pdf ad735df7f662424bee7950400697577e PDF Text Text Potential property tax hike for business has Chamber worried Nashville Chamber of Commerce members enjoyed a smorgasbord of pizza, with a choice ranging from "deluxe" to "cheese only" with many variations in between. About 30 were present for Wednesday's pizza feast at the Community Center. The repast was followed by a serious discussion of a property tax increase that could threaten the Nashville business community. (Maple Valley News photo by Susan Hinckley) Pizza mixed with politics Wednesday evening when the Nashville Chamber of Commerce met at the Community Center in Putnam Park. About thirty were present to enjoy a smorgasbord of pizzas prepared by the new T.J.’s outlet located in Big George’s (formerly South End) party store in Nash­ ville. Later, the group contemplated action to fight a potential 73 percent jump in 1981 commercial and industrial property tax assessments in Barry County. Justin Cooley, Castleton Township supervisor and Nashville village assessor, explained the recent stateordered increase which has local businessmen worried. “A representative of the State Tax Commission came here last July and made appraisals of two Nashville businesses and 12 others in Barry County,” said Cooley. “Based on this review, the state is saying that Barry County currently is assessed Fire destroys Morgan Road apartment and garage Fire of an undetermined origin Friday afternoon destroyed a garage and apartment unit at the Lloyd Priddy residence on Morgan Road, west of Nashville. Loss on the structure has been set at $15,000 by Nash- ville fire officials, but an estimate of contents loss was not available at press time. Nashville firefighters battled the blaze for two and a half hours, and were assisted by tankers and men from the Hastings Fire Dept. Nashville election results Voters in the village of Nashville went to the polls Monday in a primary election to select three candidates to vie for village council seats in the spring. There were six Republican candidates on the ballot. Turn to page 14 for the complete election results. The apartment, which was attached to the garage, was occupied by the Priddy’s daughter, Mrs. Deidra Sprinkle, and her two children. No one was in the structure at the time of the fire. The blaze was discovered by two of the Priddy’s grandchildren who noticed smoke billowing from the building. Lost in the fire were all of the Sprinkle family’s household goods and a pet cat. Contents lost in the garage included a truck, snowmobile, auto body and a quantity of mechanics tools. The fire also was directly responsible for an auto accident on M-79 west of town, when Mrs. Dale Ann (Priddy) Morawski of Nash­ ville flipper her car en route to the scene. Her children were at the Priddy residence for the day, in the care of their grandmother. Mrs. Morawski sustained only minor injuries in the mishap which was attributed to icy roads. Area police were called to the scene to block “sight­ seer” traffic on Morgan Road. at about 28 percent (SEV).” To correct this alleged inequity and to implement equalization by class, the state came up with an average multiplier of 1.73 for both commercial and in­ dustrial properties throughout the county, said Cooley. He noted that in Nashville the state officials visited only the Hecker Insurance Agency and Carl’s Super Market. Cooley said he had just received word of the increase last week, though the state should have had the new figures to him by the end of December. He said this leaves him with less than four weeks to challenge the proposed increase before he must turn his books over to the local Board of Review on March 3. Cooley solicited the aid of local businessmen in fighting the increase. “If I had some figures, I could argue with them (the state),’’ said Cooley. “If anyone has bought commercial property in Nashville in the past two years, I would like to know the purchase price.” Cooley said other figures that would help in presenting his case to the state are bids on comparable replacements buildings and assessment which* local business owners have ob­ tained for insurance pur­ poses. Jeanette Joseph, owner of Carl’s Super Market, one of the local businesses visited by the state appraiser,said that three recent cost estimates which she had obtained for construction of a similar market elsewhere were considerably lower than the new valuation placed on the local store. . “According to the figures the state gave Judd (Cooley), the assessment will be from $2.50 to $3 more per square foot than what it would cost us to replace the (Nashville) store,” said Mrs. Joseph. Hecker Agency, the other Nashville business checked by the state official, may look new, said its owner William Hecker, but the structure actually is a 100year-old renovated building. Cooley explained that standard procedure for assessing business properties for. tax purposes is to use one or a combination of three possible criteria: (1) replacement cost, (2) market value, or (3) income approach, which involves the making determination of value by considering the income derived from use of the building. He noted that depreciation of the structure and economic conditions of the area also are factors. Cooley said the state will ’ not receive any of the increased revenues generated by the higher assessment, but the local increase will re­ sult in a savings to the state since Michigan then would be required to send less state aid to the local school system than what is currently paid. Cooley encouraged local businessmen to appeal the proposed increase at the local Board of Review, and if that fails, to carry the challenge to the Michigan State Tax Tribunal, which can schedule a hearing locally. May 26 is the date for final state equalization, which follows review at a county level by the Equalization Commission of the Barry County Board of Commissioners. Lansing man wins Vermontville Lions Club Las Vegas trip Although the winner of the Vermontville Lions Club drawing was a man from out-of-town, proceeds from the event will benefit the local community and the local club’s projects. Joe Iding of Lansing, a man in his 80’s, was the winner of the trip for two to Las Vegas, given away in a drawing by the Vermontville Lions Club. Iding’s winning ticket was drawn by the new Ver­ montville Syrup Festival Queen Rachel Hartenburg. The drawing, Feb. 9, was her first official duty as queen. Carl Thurn was the chairman of the drawing. And he notes that there is a moral to the story: if you don’t win the first time...try again! Thurn said that Iding had purchased a ticket last year but did not win. This year, he decided to purchase another ticket, if for nothing more than making a con­ tribution to the Vermontville Lions. This year, he not only helped the club, but Iding has won a four-day, threenight stay in Las Vegas which includes air fare, motel accomodations, and transportation to and from the airport. Thurn said proceeds from the drawing are not ear­ marked for any special purpose but they will be used to further ongoing projects of the Lions Club. He said the Vermontville Lions are putting more into the local community than ever before. One project is to further develop the village park. Already the club has provided restrooms and hopes to add playground equipment. The Club also purchases glasses for local children. Thurn said the local club is devoted to various sight conservation projects and contributes to such programs as braille tran­ scription and leader dogs for the blind. Vermontville Maple Syrup Queen Rachel Hartenburg and Jim Peterson of the Vermontville Lions Club read the name of the winning ticket in the club's drawing. (Maple Valley News photo by Elaine Gilbert) �The Maple Valley News, Nashville, Tuesday, February 17,1981 — Page 2 Nashville News Nashville and environs last week weathered a bitter winter blast which brought miser>- to many adults, but joy to the hearts of children who enjoyed a lengthy holiday from school. The five or six inches of snow received locally were multiplied by howling winds into mountainous drifts that closed many rural roads. A freezing Tuesday night rain sandwiched a layer of ice between that day’s downfall and Wednesday’s snow. EVen the major highways were treacherous. Temperatures in the zero range compounded the misery of man and beast Again, our local firefighters were called upon to bear the true horrors of winter when they were summoned out in the bitter cold shortly after 1 a.m. Thursday to battle a large barn fire at the Don Steinbrecher place on Assyria Road, southwest of Nashville. The local firemen remained on the scene until 7:30 a.m. They were aided at the scene by tankers from Vermontville and Hastings fire departments. Cause of the blaze was undetermined at the time of this report. The Steinbrechers were alerted to the fire when awakened by the constant blare ofan auto horn sounded by a passing motorist who had spotted the flames. Loss on the 2,400 sq. ft. barn has been set at $20,000 with contents loss estimated at $9,000. Livestock lost in the fire were two horses, a pony and a claf. Saved were 19 head of beef cattle. Other contents lost included 1,500 bales of hay, seven saddles valued at a total of $2,300, and other miscellaneous riding equipment and goods. The loss is partially covered by in­ surance, according to Nashville fire officials. In addition to the barn fire early Thursday, the Nashville Fire Dept, handled two chimney fire calls Wednesday. About 7:45a.m. they were called to Lawrence Road, about a half mile wast of Assyria Road, to handle a residential chimney fire. About 10 p.m. Wednesday, the local firefighters responded to a similar call at the Robin Barnts residence on Kinsel Highway, east of Nashville. Neither fire was major in nature, but again emphasis is placed upon the potential hazard so prevalent at this season of the year. Mrs. Adah Steele of Nashville returned home last Thur­ sday after four days treatment at Leila Hospital in Battle Creek. She is recovering very well. Remember the Snowbird Gospel Sing set for 7 p.m. tonight at the Nashville Baptist Church. The February 17 event will feature several gospel singers in a performance to benefit the Nashville Christian Academy, our community’s new K12 Christian school located in the education wing of the Church of the Nazarene. Scheduled to appear tonight are the Capitol-Aires of Lansing; the Hammond Family and the New Life Singers, both of Hastings; and the Monday Night Special, a local bluegrass - gospel group. The public is cordially invited to attend this exciting event. Mrs. Zoe Gillett, a former local resident now of Hastings, is a patient at Pennock Hospital and expects to be confined at least a week after this appears in print. Please remember to cheer her with a card or letter. Several newspapers covering a variety of U.S historical events back to the World War II era are a recent gift to The Mirrors image' miuom iiaaae. Call for an appointment Hairstylist for Men, Women & Children 111 N. Mein, Nashville 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. a.m. p.m. p.m. PASTOR RANDY REED TRINITY FULL GOSPEL CHURCH 852-9192 By Susan Hinckley Putnam Public Library from Lyle French ofNashville. Most of the papers are issues of the Citizen-Patriot, a Jackson daily. Among the major headline stories in the collection are the deaths, of Pr nttfinklin D. Roosevelt and John F. Kennedy and fo pre®ent Dwight D. Eisenhower. The 1951 firing ofGe ggR-thur by President Truman is also included, as are Several issues covering various space ex­ plorations (John-Glenn’s,flight, moon photos, etc.) of the 1960’s. Other edfWiJiiBlWer natural disasters, crimes, etc. The papers now are on display in the Michigan and Local History Room on the second floor of the library. Mrs. La Duska Sheldon, librarian, reminds readers of the research value of such material and encourages those who may be contemplating disposal of papers or memorabilia to contact the library first Local Friends of the Library remind readers that a Children’s Story Hour now is being conducted at Putnam Public Library on the third Saturday of each month, through April. The time is 12:30 to 1:30.p.m. All children are welcome, but youngsters aged'3 and under must be ac­ companied by a parent. The Council on Ministries of the Nashville United Methodist Church will meet at 7 p.m. Tuesday, February 17, at the church, to be followed by an 8 p.m. meeting of the Administrative Board. A letter received last week from Wayne Fuller, a Nash­ ville native now of Toledo, brought some interesting com­ ments on Norm Hagerman, an early local blacksmith mentioned in our recent Memories story on the North End garage building. “I was interested in what you wrote about Norm Hagerman,” noted Fuller. “His wife, Viola, was the mid-wife who ushered me into this world.” Wayne came to know the Hagermans very well, since they operated a waterpowered feed mill west of the Quailtrap school corners, in the neighborhood where the Fullers lived. “I remember that Norm used to wear a copper wire around his wrists,” con­ tinued Fuller. “It was supposed to lessen the pain of rheumastism. You still see people doing the same things in this day and age.” The Hagermans had one of the early autos in this area, Wayne notes, and he remembers Viola taking him and his mother with a couple other women to visit Camp Custer near Battle Creek during the early days of World War I. “We stopped along the road for a picnic lun­ ch,” wrote Wayne. “Someone brought some bananas and that was the first time I had ever tasted them.” Fuller added that Norm later had a major operation at Ann Arbor in which his stomach was replaced with one from a goat. Wayne doesn’t recall the outcome now, but he remembers that it was quite a topic of conversation at the time. Pursing this story a bit further, we dug through our files of early obituaries from the Nashville News. While we failed to locate the account of Norm’s death, we did find Viola’s obituary. She was a widow when she passed away at age 85 in December 1948, so we know Norm proceeded her in death. The most interesting point, however, • is the unusual background of Viola’s life as recounted in her obituary: “Mrs. Hagerman was born July 11,1863, in a log cabin onehalf mile east of the Dunham School in Maple Grove Township. Her father, John Hall, a Union soldier in the Civil War, died before she was bom and her mother, half Indian and half French, died nine days after the baby was bom Little Viola was brought up by the nearest neighbors, Mr. and Mrs. William Rand. She married Mr. Hagerman when she was 15 years old. Except for fifteen years that she and her husband lived in Battle Creek, Mrs. Hagerman spent her entire life in Maple Grove and Nashville ... For nearly 60 years she was Maple Grove correspondent for the Nashville News.” At the time of her death, Viola was survived by a granddaughter and a grandson. The youth group of the local Church of the Nazarene will begin a discipleship program this month. Rev. Richard Wadsworth will teach the classes which will deal with spiritual and personal growth, social life, worship and witnessing. The sessions will be Wednesday evenings at the church. The annual Alabaster Offering at the local Church of the Nazarene will be taken Sunday, February 22. The offering is designated for the construction of building facilities, in various mission fields. NOTICE of... PUBLIC HEARING Thursday, February 19,1981 of... 7:00 P.M. Community Center in Nashville PURPOSE: Gary Schindler has -requested a var­ iance for the property located at 134 South Main Street. This request concerns placing a mobile home on said property. SHARLOT A. SOURS, Secretary Nashville Zoning Board of Appeals 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. REV. LEONARD PUTNAM 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. p.m. PASTOR PAUL L. BOGER 219 Washington St., Nashville CHURCH OF THE NAZARENE 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. Sunday School .. 10 a.m. Sunday: A.M. Worship .. 11 a.m. P.M. Worship ... 7 p.m. Wednesday Evening 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 REV. J. G. BOOMER Arthur Drake ofNashville is confined to Pennock Hospital in Hastings with kidney problems at the time of this report He was admitted Sunday after becoming ill at home. Art had been involved in an auto accident Friday evening, and it was at first thought he might have sustained injuries not detected at the time of the mishap. He expects to be hospitalized several days. Larry Corkwell of Nashville was chosen president when the Riverside Recreational Development Corp, met recently to elect officers for 1981. The RRDC is an organization of local volunteers dedicated to developing ball diamonds and other community recreational facilities on the banks of the Thornapple River, west ofMain Street. Other RRDC officers elected for 1981 are: Dave Hawkins, vice president; Linda Frith, secretary; and Dick Chaffee, treasurer. Other RRDC board members are Lois Ellison, Bill Hecker, Dennis Lamie, and Sallye McLean, outgoing president. Bill and Sonya Kjergaard of Nashville enjoyed a recent weekend stay in the Frankfort-Elberta area, of which they are natives. They visited hometown relatives and friends, and went cross-country skiing at the Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore Park, which lies along Lake Michigan just north of Frankfort Hugh Wolcott of Nashville was surprised for his February 3 birthday early, when several friends showed up at his door Monday evening, bearing a birthday cake. Present for the occasion were Rick and Cathy Vessecchia, Mo and Deb Morawski, Ron and Joan Tuff, Dave and Bonnie Roush and children, Carrie and Andy, all of Nashville, and, of course, the Wolcott family. The Builders Class of the United Methodist Church will meet at 8 p.m. Wednesday, February 25, at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Joe Andrews on Curtis Rd. Mr. and Mrs. Clarence Reid of Nashville returned home last week after a more than 2-weeks visit to Texas, where they helped their daughter Anetta and family, the Dave Tredinnicks of Hastings, relocate at Odessa where he has employment. While there, the Reids saw lots of oil wells and many “help wanted” signs at factories as well as in stores. The Reids also visited their son Jerry and his wife Kay at Odessa. Proceeding to San Antonio, the Reids visited the Alamo then went to Tomball to see son Vaughn for two days. The weather in Texas was very pleasant, and the Reids found they didn’t need a coat in the afternoon. Doors and windows were open in the day, but the nights were colder with frost at times. Saturday afternoon supper guests of the Reids after their return home was the Darrell Reid family of Kalamo. In the morning, the Reids had been in Charlotte to attend funeral services for Roy Boise, and had lunch with Mr. and Mrs. Vernon Reid and children ofCharlotte. Sunday callers at the Clarence Reid home were Mr. and Mrs. Arden Reid and daughters of Nashville and the Vernon Reids of Charlotte. Congratulations to Mr. and Mrs. Donald Glass (she’s the former Robbin Wood) of Nashvillfe on the birth of a son 301 Fuller St., Nashville NASHVILLE BAPTIST CHURCH 304 Phillips St., Nashville UNITED METHODIST CHURCH South Main, Vermontville Adult Sunday School ... 10:30 a.m. Church Service.. 11 a.m. FIRST CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH 110S. 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 wO0COOO>” REV. MOLLY TURNER PASTOR STEVEN L. REID ASSEMBLY OF GOD CHURCH 803 Reed St., Nashville ST. CYRIL CATHOLIC CHURCH Sunday School.. 10 a.m. 203 N. State, Nashville Sunday Mass .9:30 a.m. Holy Day Masses celebrated at 7:00 p.m. 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 MAPLEGROVE BIBLE CHURCH 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 .. 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 News, Nashville, Tuesday, February 17,1981 — Page 3 Tuesday, February 10, at Pennock Hospital. The new arrival weighed 8 lbs. 15t4 ozs. and has been named Nathan Allyn. Proud new maternal grandparents are Mr. and Mrs Rober.t Wood of Nashville. Mr. and Mrs. Joel Hummel of Kalamo are great-grandparents on the maternal side. Paternal grandparents are Mr. and Mrs. Carl Glass of Traverse City. Also maternal great-grandparents are Mr. and Mrs Lawrence Wood of Hastings. The harsh winters that plagued early Nashville and vicinity were the topic of a recent Memories article, which drew a response from Kenneth A. Meade, a local native now living at Franklin. He recalls a blinding blizzard that occured one day (probably about 1915 or earlier) when he was attending Castleton District rural school northwest of Nash­ ville. “We had a terrible blizzard one afternoon,” wrote Meade. “Mr. (William) Huwe and my father came down (to the school) to get all ofusphildren who lived on Eaton Road. They brought a long rope with them. Mr. Huwe tied one end around his waist walked ahead, and my dad tied the other end around his waist and came up to the rear. Each of us children then held onto the rope and we proceeded to tramp through the snow toward home.” Meade also recalls the winter fun of hopping on bob sleighs passing the school at recess time. “We could run and get on them for a short ride along.the road by the school,’ ’ commented Meade. “As I look back now, doing that was a bit dangerous but I remember the farmers driving the sleighs were always careful to see that none of us was hurt.” Along these same lines, we heard from our father,former local resident Verlin Murphy, who now lives in Texas but is a native of Saddlebag Lake area east of Woodland. He remembers riding to school for three weeks in a horse­ drawn covered sleigh with other rural children in the neigh­ borhood. (The year was probably in the early 1920s.) “At that time, eight bus routes came to Woodland school, and all of them used sleighs, ’ * wrote Dad. ‘ ‘The longest route was 12 miles, and with a team and loaded sleigh you couldn’t make over four miles per hour, and sometimes not that if you had to break a fresh track through drifted roads.” We do not recall ever hearing of similar “bussing” at Nashville in that era, and would be interested in hearing comments from local readers who may be able to shed some light on the subject. We suspect that rural consolidation of schools may have started much earlier at Woodland than at Nashville. (The children being bussed at Woodland were both elementary and high school students.) Rachel Kisinger of Battle Creek was named top weekly weight1 loss winner when God’s No-Munch Bunch met Monday for their weigh-in at the Nashville Baptist Church. She had lost five and one-quarter pounds in one week to earn the title. Due to our January thaw, the Nashville Baptist Senior High Dept, had to cancel a scheduled winter sports outing at Echo Valley near Kalamazoo. Now, the group is planning a sledding party on Saturday, February 28, at Binder Park near Battle Creek.The youths will depart the local church at 9 a.m. and return there later for refreshments. Joining them for the outing will be youth groups from both the Eaton Rapids and Sparta Baptist churches. Mr. and Mrs. Earl Pennock of rural Nashville were in Gladwin over the weekendjust before our big storm arrived. They came home Monday on roads that were not as bad as expected. At Gladwin, they visited Earl’s brother and his wife, Paul and Marjorie Pennock. The Nashville Senior Citizen’s Nutrition Site was closed last Wednesday due to inclement weather. The site was not operating yesterday either, due to Feb. 16th President’s Day observance. The Nashville Police Dept, handled 51 com­ plaints in the month of January, according to a police ac­ tivity report presented Thursday to the Nashville Village Council by Sgt. Eugene Koetje, acting chief. Included in the complaints were 7 bad checks, 1 malicious destruction to property, 2 larcenies, 2 shoplifting complaints, 1 suspicious person complaint, and 1 breaking and entering. The local officers made six arrests in January,policed four accidents, issued one moving violation citation and 12 parking tickets. They gave five assists to Barry County Sheriff’s Dept, during the month and aided Hastings City police once. A large public auction Thursday disposed of the equip­ ment at the Standard Stamping Co. on Reed Street, closing the career ofa once-major Nashville industry dating back to July 1942. The company relocated here that year from Charlotte. Standard Stamping first was situated on Sherman Street in the old Nashville Co-op Creamery building, and some 20 years later moved f> the Reed Street site. The company often employed 25 persons or more in its heyday of manufacturing metal stampings for automotive replacement parts. During the war years of 1942-43, the company had several large Navy sub-contracts. And a final footnote to qut Memories story on the North End garage: According to an item in the December 23,1944 issue of the Nashville News, Boyd Olsen temporarily left the garage business during World War II to work at Willow Run bomber plant in Detroit. He rented the curve-fronted building in his absence, returning to it in the fall of 1944 after it was vacated by Jim Bean’s Nashville Welding Shop. Nashville VFW 8260 & AUXILIARY Fish Fry FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 20 — "Going back to Family Stylo" — SERVING 5:30 P.M. to 7:30 P.M. ADULTS...*3.50 CHILDREN 5 to 12...*2.00 CHILDREN UNDER 5...FREE Nashville decides not to assist developer Nashville village officials consultant for that firm. project failed to go through, portunity to further in­ decided Thursday that they Kuffer estimated that the village would have spent vestigate ways of aiding the will not assist East Lansing approximately 1,350 ft. of $100,000 to run utility lines proposed project would investors in the proposed sewer line extension would “out into the country.” involve no commitment by development of multi-family cost $57,800, and the 2,100 ft. Hughes said he felt that the the village and would cost housing on an 80-acre parcel of water service line would council was in a “no win” the community “Next to of the village’s northwest come to $68,800. Both figures situation, with residents on nothing.” side. were presented on a 30­ one hand being upset to see Hughes countered that The final decision came percent contingency basis. tax dollars spent to aid further consideration would after the Nashville council “The (proposed) site private business while on the only give creditability to a heard costs in engineering would, be the highest and other hand some residents project which the council felt estimates for extending furthest point on. the water might accuse the council of was in an unsuitable area of municipal water and sewer system,” ^said Kuffer. failing to promote village town. service lines to the site on “These are the two worst growth. The council then agree Brumm Road. conditions.” He said the “I personally am against unanimously to send a letter .Ronald B. Reece, system could provide a government monies being of regret to Reece, stating representative of the in­ servicable pressure and used to aid private that the village has no desire vestors, had suggested in water quantity to the site, speculation,” stated Hughes. of assisting development of earlier meetings with the but the developer probably Trustee Calvin Rizor council that the village would havee to install ■suggested that an opSee developer page 10 — consider . giving the auxiliary pumps there to developers a break in the boost water pressure. cost of extending the lines. Village officials Thursday Reece had asked the council questioned the suitability of to investigate potential the proposed site which lies government grants or low­ on Nashville’s boundary and cost municipal loans to aid in is partially situated in ad­ providing these services to joining Castleton Township. ® the development project. “There ape several other fOcnv oZ/O OFF ALL Estimates on the area? (that could be Spring Fabrics! ® municipal service extensions developed) in the main­ were prepared by village stream of the community, engineers William and nearer to existing utility Works of Grand Rapids, and lines,” said Trustee John 41 '(Across from the Nashville Post Office) presented Thursday evening Hughes. He added'that if the by Bruce Kuffer, regional L Get the jump on SPRING SEWING... NOW - Checking with Interest . 6 Month Money Market Certificate _ 6 Mppihi • $10.000.00 Minimum ____________ | RATE FOR FEB. 12 thru FEB. 18-~__________ - 1 114.680% • Federal regulations re prohibit compounding of interest • Rate varie ies each week for new certificates or renewals in your Money Market Certificate, your quoted rate VARIABLE RATE year Money Market Certif icate '2 g Ratc changes every two weeks, but once your •Continuous compounding •$500.00 minimum amount certificate has been purchased, your rate is fixed for CURRENT 12.000 RATE: per annum FROM YOUR 2H YEAR CERT Substantial interest penalty for early withdrawal from all certificate accounts. Th years i �The Maple Valley News, Nashville, Tuesday, February 17,1981 — Page 4 Former Nashville opera house served as social center “It gives us great pleasure the opera house deal would work, frescoed ceiling and to announce that one of fall through. According to walls, and . a stage em­ Nashville’s greatest needs News reports of that day, bellished by statuary and arose when equipped with a drop curtain will soon be supplied,” difficulty declared the Nashville News William Killen, from whom and five changes of scenery. on October 20, 1876. “Our Chipman and Lee had The decorating job was left enterprising townsmen, purchased the land, refused to John Roe and Frank Elihu Chipman and H. M. to grant a deed unless he was Timmerman. H. S. Larkin Lee, have made paid “exactly four times the had the contract for the arrangements and soon will price originally agreed building. By mid-December, fifteen men were rushing commence construction of upon.” A couple weeks later, the construction of ’ the new an opera house. ” The site chosen was along matter apparently was opera house. “Chipman and Lee plan to what now is Washington settled and by the end of Street, just east of the Lee November 1876 work was open with a grand hop on Brothers grocery store progressing nicely on the New Year’s Eve,” noted the which faced Main. (That new opera house. Foun­ News near the end of 1876. store later became Ap- dation walls were complete The opening turned out to be pelman’s, and was razed in and the frame was being put a “large and'gala affair,” attended by 88 couples. 1926. The Nashville Coin Up. What apparently was the Laundry now occupies the j “Its dimensions are 32 x site of that store.) 1 100 feet and 22 feet from floor first scheduled performance H. M. Lee, with his to ceiling,” informed the in the opera house occurred brothers, Harley and Hod, News. “There will be a two weeks later with the was a pioneer in the Nash- balcony, supplied with appearance of the South ville business community. curtains and appropriate Carolina Jubilee Singers, Chipman was also a scenery. Also there will be a billed as “five young ladies prominent local citizen, and gallery and office in the and three men, formerly served two separate terms front. The entire house will slaves in the sunny south.” as village president. be seated with chairs and Admission was 25 cents. After Messrs. Chipman finished and painted in fine February 1877 brought a and Lee started hauling style. Estimated cost is gala Washington’s Birthday binding materials to the site $2,500.” Ball,-an affair that became a and were about to start the Plans for interior decor tradition in 19th century foundation, it appeared that called for grained wood- Nashville. Admission to the Cleared of portable chair seating, the hardwood floors of the opera house were transformed into a dance floor, basketball court, or roller rink. Gathered at one of the dual balconies at the front are skaters at a 1914 New Year's Eve Watch party. Seated on floor, from left, are: Lewis Hyde, Hugh Hecker, Virgil Laurent. 2nd row: Mary Clifford, Ila Remington, Aura Monroe, Zaida Keyes, Zella Frank , Burdette Walrath, Ernest Feighner, Clayton Wolf. 3rd row: Effie Edmonds, Bernice Mead, Pete McKinnis, Eva Demaray, Ed Kane, Buelah Mead. 4th row: Henry Edmonds, Merrill Hinckley, Alberta Martin, Ruth Lake, Wilda Gortha, unidentified girl, Lyle Cortright. 5th row: Clyde Green, Vern Hecker, two unidentified girls. 6th row: Marian Everett, Gladys Harper, John Mead (?). (Photo loaned, courtesy Dorothy Hummel Martlch) In this rather rare photo, Nashville's 1876 opera house is seen in the final hours of its more than 60-year life. Frank Kellogg, who bought the building for salvage, stands atop the structure before razing begins. Once the hub of Nashville's social life, the opera house was located on Washington St., just east of Main. Garage at left now is a house; alley is at right. (Photo loaned, courtesy George Kellogg) original event 75 cents, in­ cluding livery care for horse and rig. The party-goers often dressed in costumes appropriate to the era in which Washington lived, usually portraying real-life characters in American history. In the first few years of its life, the opera house hosted a variety of dramas, comedies, musical performances (often by local talent), dances lectures, wax works displays, and shows by spiritualists and hypnotists. In 1978, the opera house, now owned solely by Chipman was given over to the local temperance cause. Chipman was a supporter of the movement. ‘-‘The Nashville Reform Club is making great stride^,” noted the News in early April 1878. “They have leased Chipman’s hall on a permanent basis and will have weekly public meetings and outstanding speakers.” On May 5, ex-slave and nationally known abolitionist Sojourner Truth spoke at the Nashville Opera house. The 101-year-old crusader drew a crowd of 300, and the local Reform Club netted $26 from admission charges of 5 cents for adults and 1 qent for children. The next year, the hall filled a need of another sort. ‘‘The Barry County teacher’s convention is being held in Nashville, com­ mencing August 25 and lasting five days,” informed the News. “Most of the meetings will be in the opera house.” By 1880, local thespians had formed an amateur dramatic club and were staging regular shows at the facility. One of the star players was Len W. Feighner, a News employee who later would become a 40­ year owner of the paper and manager of the opera house for Squire Chipman. However, before that time came, the hall saw highs and lows in prececent-setting 1898-99 entertainment. “There was a free lecture for men only at the opera house Wednesday evening, with a 15-cent ‘houtchie koutchie’ dance as an afterpiece,” noted the News in June 1898. “Later, the performace was duplicated in the altogether in a private room. The troupe got out of town before morning, headed for Lake Odessa.” In September 1899, The Roof Garden Vaudeville Company appeared at the opera house with a “bevy of beautiful girls” and two sensational lady boxers, Freda Gorham and Maude Beaver. But there also were high points at the opera house in that era. Nashville was treated to a cultural “first” in December 1899. “Thru the marvelous invention of Cinematograph, the people of Nashville will have an opportunity next Tuesday evening at the opera house to see the famous Passion Play of Oberammergau,” advised the News. “This latest of man’s inventive wonders shows life-size pictures and does all but speaking to faithfully reproduce the great scenes of the Passion Play.” (These apparently were film slides; moving pictures were first seen in the opera house in March 1903.) Also in 1899, a roller skating rink was opened in the opera house with music provided by popular local band leader Hiram W. Walrath. Other community activities at the Opera house included high school graduation exercises, along with the alumni banquet and related seasonal events. After Len Feighner took over management of the opera house in March 1901, the quality of professional performances seemed to improve. The shows also received good news covereage (Len had bought the paper in 1888). While managing the opera house, he also served as Nashville’s postmaster. Theater seasons were Homesteader with... established throughout the year, with traveling stock companies booked months Continued on next page— PROFESSIONAL BUSINESS DIRECTORY LIMESTONE & MARL (Delivered and Spread) CRANEWORK • Drainage Ditches • Farm Ponds DARRELL HAMILTON Hl 3, NASHVILLE PN.S52-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 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 LTD LIMITED METIE 2BDD wood burning furnace FLAME-VIEW WINDOW 1 only... $395 REG. PRICE $725.00 1ST *49900 “MAPLE VALLEY CONCRETE PRODUCTS ” (517)852-1900 South side of Nashville on M-66. �The Maple Valley News, Nashville, Tuesday, February 17, 1981 — Page 5 Memories of the past , ahead. Occasionally a troupe would fail to appear, but most kept their Nashville committments and attracted good-sized crowds. The thespians arrived by train and generally lodged at the Wolcott House hotel on South Main. Many of the players were from noted New York stock companies, with a cast of 15 to 40 ap­ pearing locally in a week­ long repertoire of several different shows. Admissions ranged from 35 to 50 cents for adults and 15 to 25 cents for children. Elihu Chipman died in October 1902 at age 78; the following March the opera house was sold at auction for $700 to a Battle Creek man. He immediately sold it to Willis Humphrey for $650, and less than a month later, John Furniss of Nashville acquired it for an un­ disclosed sufn. Len Feighner continued as manager. ' Quality shows at the opera house continued to draw large crowds. “Uncle Tom’s Cabin” and “Over thte Hills to the Poorhouse” were perennial favorites, but sell­ out crowds also saw “Faust”, “The Merchant of Venice”, ‘‘Prisoner of Zenda”, and the like. Staging was often spec­ tacular. A Sensational night view of the famed Leetyatchez steamboat race, TOP HAT CHIMNEY SWEEPS • Fast • Professional • Dust-Free REASONABLE RATES Evenings & weekends... 852-0911 4-H livestock and dairy workshops planned continued with boats lighted up under a full head ofsteam, exactly as presented in the original run at Fourteenth Street Theater in New York, thrilled Nash­ ville audiences in a Sep­ tember 1905 presentation of “A Romance of Coon Hollow.,r While good shows con­ tinued to attract a large attendance, some en­ tertainment drew local response of another kind. “Weaver’s Lady Minstrels played here Monday night to a rather small but en­ thusiastic audience,” noted the News in early December 1905. “They were, an an­ nounced in advance by their manager, a troupe of perfect ladies. A couple of young blades at the depot Monday afternoon retired red-faced after putting the matter to a test.” Twenty years later, Nash­ ville’s opera house was virtually abandoned as a stage for traveling troupes. Chautaqua shows were popular then, and they were traditionally held under tents. In May 1926, the Hunt Stock Company, a frequent user of the opera house in many annual visits to Nash­ ville, staged their 3-day show under canvas. Actually it was moving pictures at the Park theater (later the Star), adjacent to Central Park on Main Street, that ’ were stealing the thunder from live opera house performances. In addition, the 1916 Community House added to the local Methodist Church and the growing popularity ofauditorium facilities in the Nashville Club rooms in the Gribben Block, further detracted from the usbfulness of the opera house. But the aging facility still hosted high school plays and Little Country Corners 119 N. Main, Nashville Now taking... 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Matt were held there until the 1938 Kellogg addition to the Nash­ Parsons from the MSU Swine Department will ville school gave the town its conduct the workshop. first real gymnasium. Cagers dodged red-hot pot­ Record keeping forms will bellied stoves situated at be available or 4-H members may bring any forms they each end of the opera house’s hardwood floor, but .no have. According to Nancy player was ever burned, to Diuble, 4-H Youth Agent the best recollection of “any of the examples will Nelson Brumm, a member of deal with feeding market hogs, but anyone can learn the NHS squad from 1921-24. “The team would dress (for the game) at the high 4-H family school,” remembers Nelson, “and regardless of the roller skating party weather, we would dash The monthly 4-H family down the street to the opera roller skating evening is house in our uniforms.” The scheduled for Thursday, end of the game signaled a February 26, from 6:30- 9:30 reverse trip. p.m. Activities take place at The opera house was torn Adams’ Roller Skating down in the late 1930’s by Center, 1069 Lansing Rd., Frank Kellogg, a local builder who bought the white Charlotte. All 4-H families pine structure for salvage and friends are invited to lumber. The site is still enjoy the evening of fun. vacant,, but it may yet be , For more information pondering the days when it contact the Eaton County was the center of Nashville’s Cooperative Extension Service, at 543-2310. social life. more about livestock records, because of the same terms, calculations and feeds used.” A workshop on 4-H dairy records will be held on February 25, at 8 p.m. in Kardel Hall, on the Charlotte fairgrounds. John Baer, Eaton County Agricultural Agent, will conduct this workshop. Members may bring records along and forms will also be available at the workshop. Diuble encourages anyone interested in improving their livestock and dairy record keeping skills, to attend the sessions. For more information contact the Eaton County Cooperative Extension Service at 543-2310. For all your Insurance Needs See the... ALL-TOGETHER TEAM ACTION-A DS From our readers Dear Editor, Time is running out! Unless there is action in Lansing very soon, property valuations will again be boosted drastically. This means correspondingly even higher taxes for 1981. In the midst of the worst economic crisis since the great Depression, further increases in already astronomic property taxes is nonsense. It feeds the in­ flation that is destroying us, it slows economic recovery and can result in home owners, farmers, business and industrial people being taxed out of existence. The Legislature has been in new session for several weeks now and nothing has happened in property tax relief but talk. Agaih, time is running out. The situation is so grave and urgent that action must be taken at once if some property taxes are not allowed to increase over thirty percent above a year ago. Those who justify ever increasing property taxes on the false idol of “equity” have failed to take the lessons of the thirties into consideration. In simple terms, present property taxes no longer have any relationship to ability to pay. They once did. I still am convinced that a viable solution is for the Legislature * to freeze valuations for at least a year. In that time, they would be obligated to work out realistic property tax reform. It is important that this be true tax reform and not a mere tax shift. If you haven’t made your concerns known to the Governor and to your State Senator and Representative, please do so qt once. Sincerely, Edgar Fleetham Eaton County Commissioner Dis. 1 Action - Ads SEPTIC TANK CLEANING: Approved by Michigan Department of Health. Call Menzo Howe, Charlotte. Phone 543-0173. (tfn) 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. Ledbetter at PACESETTER FASHIONS (501) 666-2050. Norma Viele Teresa Jones Auto-Owners Insurance LifeHomeCarBusiness Phone517-726-0634 178 S. Main St., Vermontville MICE PHARMACY (Formerly Simon Pharmacy) 207 Main St., Nashville Phone 852-0845 HOURS: 9:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Monday thru Saturday HEALTHY AVINGS! Triaminic Syrup, Expectorant, or DM Becton-Dickinson Thermometer Asepto Oral ar Asepto Racial Barnes-Hind Wetting Solution 2 az. Cleaning & Soaking Solution ur choice Porcelana Beauty Cream _ 4 oi Vidal Sassoon Shampoo or 1 Finishing Rinse Lubriderm Lotion Metamucil Powder 16 az. 14 az. �Th* Maple Volley New*. Nashville. Tuesday. February 17, 1981 — Poge 6 M.V. school board approves summer reading program amount _ of $40,358.49 were approved for payment. The January 23rd payroll in the amount of $95,134.04 and the February 6th payroll in the amount of $88,785.95 were approved for payment and transfer to the payroll fund. Superintendent Carroll Wolff reported that the school district received fifty percent of the February state aid on February 3rd in the amount of $137,154.55, and the other fifty percent is to be received March 3rd. Mr. Wolff commented that the February state aid payment last year was $307,665.19. The state aid printout listed as state reimbursement for tran­ sportation this year at $110,454.24 compared with $157,791.77 last year. Ted Spoelstra was present at the meeting and ex­ pressed his concern relative to a general lowering of grades in the high school band program when students miss a general band per­ formance such as marching at a football game or par­ ticipating in a marching festival in situations where the student and parents have contacted the band director stating that the student would either be out of town with her parents or else expected to be working at that particular time under The Maple Valley Board of Education has approved the Title 1 reading program for the summer of 1981. The program is scheduled to begin June 4th with classes in session for seventeen days with the program ending June 26th It is planned that two elementary classrooms will be operated at Vermontville and two at Nashville serving approximately ninety-two children The Title I federal program will provide money for transportation, salaries, food and teaching materials. Maplewood principal Bill Christensen will continue as director of the summer reading program. The program will involve four teachers and eight teacher aides. Anyone interested in being considered for these positions should contact Mr. Chris lensen In other business at the regular Feb. 9 meeting, general fund bills in the Come Join... VERMONTVILLE’S Coupon Club 1ST MEETING... FEB. 19... 10 A.M. Call.. .Caroline Halliwill 726-0348 far mr* tftnwtiM IJhen a person who has worked under Social Security dies, a lump sum benefit to meet death expenses is payable. It can be claimed by the qualified sur­ viving spouse dr the person responsible for funeral expenses. This Social Security death benefit must be applied for within two years or it is lost. As your funeral director, we can give you details. FUNERA FU'VNEcRAqL tHrOME U DIRECTORS in Nashville Phone 852-0840 the co-op program. Also, mention was made relative to the band director stating that the two students involved shouldn’t receive band blankets which are provided actually by the band boosters for four years of participation in the high school band. Mrs. Wm. Shaw was also present and expressed her concern also regarding the lowering of the grades when a student is working. No action was taken by the board members, and the administrators will further discuss the situation with the band director. A letter of resignation was accepted from Karla Hale as an aide in the special education program at the Jr. - Sr. High School. The school district does not plan to fill this position at this time. Bill Quick was approved as a school bus mechanic at the pro-rated salary for the balance of this school year at $5,145.00. Ray Barlond was approved as a custodian at a salary of $4,032.00 for the balance of this school year, and Lary Matson was also approved as a custodian at a salary of $3,888.00 for the balance of this school year. Both of these custodians will be working at the Jr. - Sr. High School. The board members ac­ cepted the high bid on the 1966 International bus which had been used for building trades, 1971B International, and 1972A International in the total amount of $2,168.03 from the Bus Mart located in Daleville, Indiana. The bid of Norman Moll from Battle Creek was ac­ cepted on the 1971A In­ ternational bus in the amount of $877.00. The board members decided not to accept any of the bids on the 1973 International and keep the bus to be used for parts. Policy committee member Wayne Cogswell reported that the committee had contacted Hildred Peabody, and an agreement was reached for a $300 rental charge for the use of Maplewood school facility during the festival weekend plus custodial charges. Superintendent Wolff WHITEBREAD STORE COUPON Carl's Market STORE COUPON Carl's Market •10* OFF 10* OFF |ANYPRODUCE ITEM OVEN FRESH PRODUCT | | Expires Feb. 21, 1981 Vermontville Junior Farmers plan Thursday meeting e ermonve unor armers The Vermontville Junior Farmers 4H Club will meet Thursday, Feb. 19 at 7 p.m., at the Maplewood School All­ Purpose Room. All members and a parent are urged to attend this meeting for the purpose HOURS: Monday thru Saturday 8 a.m. - 8 p.m. Sundays from 9 a.m. -3 p.m. Any purchase of... Expires Feb. 21, 1981 of electing officers and appointing committees for 1981. Any boy or girl who will be nine years old in 1981 but not yet 19 years of age may join 4-H. If you want to join, you must be present at this meeting or contact Phyllis Wells at 726-0129. Tour Friendly Spartan Store! MSC«U.....P.... '■E ■»■■■R ■■■ ...M....... A-----R -- KETS STREET ... in NASHVILLE _ special education programs whenever possible and not mandated by the state. 5. Seek deviations not new programs considering financial outlook. 6. Possibility of significant cuts in programming perhaps 20 percent across the board. These general reducations at the intermediate level will most likely carry over to reducations in the special education programs at the local level during the 1981-82 school year. Board President Robert Dormer was absent from the meeting. relief for farmers — Property taxes are on the Smith, Sunfield Township; invited to attend. For ad­ and Sid Murphy, Walton ditional information, contact rise in Eaton County. the Extension office at 543­ Preliminary reports show, Township. All interested persons are 2310. on the average, 1981 taxes on land classified as agriculture, will rise 16 percent, Foe Walton town­ ship, one of the hardest hit by increases, spring tax bills will be 29.2 percent higher than in5980. 'According to Allen Krizek, Eaton County Extension director, farmers can avoid these dramatic tax increases by enrolling their farm in Public Act 116. The Act provides tax relief to an owner of farmland as long as the owner agrees to keep it in substantially undeveloped condition. The Cooperative Extension Service has scheduled an informational meeting on P.A.116 for Thursday, February 26, 8 p.m., at the Vo-Ag room, Charlotte High School. A representative from the Department of Natural Resources will discuss what । land qualifies for P.A.116, what the Act does, tax credit calculation, and application prbeedures. Reynolds observing 50 years A panel of area farmers Mr. and Mrs. Lester Reynolds will celebrate their will conclude the meeting 50th wedding anniversary on February 21. Their family with a discussion of “Why will host a dinner for them at the Middle Villa Inn on my Farm is Enrolled in February 22. Their children are Mary and Charles P.A.116”. The panel includes Vernon Boyles, Chester Fuller and Robert and Vivian Reynolds. They have four grandchildren and three great-grandchildren. Township; Fred Marquardt, Delta Township; Jack LUNCH MENU »oz oaf District reimbursement to local districtes -for the purchase of special education vehicles. 2. evise the ansportation reimbursement formula so that the In­ termediate School District pays 25 percent of approved operating expenses and not supplement the local district for the amount the state doesn’t pay the local district. 3. That a minimum of 15-18 positions be cut in special education programs. This could easily be greater considering that state aid for the intermediate district was less than first anticipated. 4. Eliminate summer Meeting to explain property tax Maple Valley Schools OVEN FRESH “King Size” j reported on a meeting held at the Eaton Intermediate School office January 30th regarding the financial problems facing the Eaton Intermediate School District special education programs. At the meeting, Eaton Intermediate Superin­ tendent Steve Hayden stated that it will be necessary to consider the following reductions in programs and reimbursement to local districts considering the loss in state aid dollars this year estimated at approximately $300,000 for Eaton In­ termediate School District: 1. Put a freeze on the Eaton Intermediate School Monday; Feb. 23 Corn Dogs, Green Beans, Applesauce, Cookie, Milk. Tuesday, Feb. 24 Stew on Biscuit, Cheese, Peaches, Pickles, Milk. Wednesday, Feb. 25 Pizza, Corn, Applesauce, Carrot and Celery Sticks, Milk. 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SOURS, Secretary Nashville Zoning Board of Appeals �The Maple Valley News, Nashville, Tuesday, February 17, 1981 — Page 7 The Village Pantry by Lana Oster I remember a few years ago when a pair of slippers was the cheapest thing in the shoe store. Even hosiery was higher priced. Today, a pair of slippers can range anywhere from $3.00 to $25.00 in bargain stores. What these entrepreneurs don’t know is that us crafty crocheters have a way to beat the system and it goes like this: • POSY SLIPPERS Sizes: Directions for small size (6” long). Changes for medium size (7” long) and large size (8” long) are in parentheses. Materials: Knitting worsted, 2 (3-4) ozs. yellow, 1 oz. red. Aluminum crochet hook size H. Steel crochet hook No. 0. Yarn needle. Gauge: 3 sts. equals 1” (3 strands tog.); 4 sc. equals 1” (single strand). "Left Sole: With size H hook, using 3 strands of yellow tog, ch 12 (15-18). Rnd 1: 2 sc in 2nd ch from hook, hdc in each ofnext 3 (4- 5) ch, sc in each remaining ch to last ch, 3 sc in last ch. Working on opposite side of ch, work sc in each of next 6 (8-9) ch, hdc in each of next 3 (4-6) ch, 2 sc in same ch as first 2 sc. SI st in first sc. Rnd 2: Ch 1, 2 sc in each of first2 sc, sc in each st across to 3 sc at end of ch (heel), 2 sc in each of 3 sc, sc in each st to last 2 sc, 2 sc in each of last 2 sc. SI st in first sc. Rnd 3: Ch 1, sc in first sc, 2 sc in each of next 5 (6-7) sc, sc in each sc to heel, 2 sc in each of 3 sc at heel, sc in each sc to last 5 (6-7) sc, 2 sc in each of last 5 (6-7) sc. SI st in first sc. Rnd 4: SI st in each st around. End off. Weave in ends on wrong side of slip­ per. Right Sole: Work as for left sole through rnd 3. After last inc at toe end, sc in each sc around front curve. Finish as for left sole. Top: With single strand and No. 0 hook, make Ip on hook. Hold sole with wrong EATON COUNTY FARM AND HOME CALENDAR IstaW i rrienoW^' gytJ^i VSildrr ore^K; rycftwM^'^ Thursday* Feb. 19 - 12 nocm, Thornapple Grand Soil Con­ servation District annual meeting, Masonic Temple, Charlotte. Reservations needed, call 543-1539. Monday, Feb. 23 - 7 p.m., 4-H Drama Club, Extension office, 126 N. Bostwick, Charlotte. Monday, Feb. 23-7:30 p.m., 4-H Horse Quiz Bowl practice, 4­ H Building-Auditorium, Charlotte Eairgrounds. Monday, Feb. 23 - 7:30 p.m., 4-H Market Livestock Records workshop, Kardel Hall, Charlotte Fairgrounds. Monday, Feb. 23 - Reservations and $2 for materials, due at Extension office, 126 N. Bostwick, Charlotte, for “Howto Make Bread in a Bag” workshop, plus Sourdough Cookery class, to be held Tuesday, March 3. Wednesday, Feb. 25-8 p.m. 4-H Dairy Records Workshop, Kardel Hall, Charlotte Fairgrounds. Thursday, Feb. 26 - 6:30-9:30 p.m., 4-H Family Roller Skating, Adams’ Skating Center, Lansing, Rd., Charlotte. Thursday, Feb. 26- 8 p.m., Farmland Preservation P.A. 116, Vo-Ag Room, Charlotte High School. Free and open to public. Monday, March 2-7 p.m., 4-H Council meeting, Kardel Hall, Charlotte Fairgrounds. Monday, March 2-7:30 p.m., 4-H Horse Quiz Bowl practice, 4-H Building-Auditorium, Charlotte Fairgrounds. side ofwork toward you. Join yarn in back Ip of si st at back of heel, sc in back Ip of each st around. SI st in first sc. Rnds 2-4: Ch 1, sc in each sc around. SI st in first sc. Rnd 5: Ch 1, sc in each sc to 6 sc from center of toe, (pull up a Ip in each of next 2 sc, yo hook and through 3 Ips on hook) 6 times, sc in each remaining sc. SI st in first sc. Rnd 6: Ch 1, sc in each sc around. SI st in first sc. For small size, end off. For medium and large sizes, work 1 or 2 more rnds of sc, decreasing a few sts across toe and md 7. Rose: With single strand of red and No. 0 hook, ch 4, si st in first ch to form ring. Rnd 1: Ch 1, • sc in ring, ch 3 repeat from * 5 times more. SI st in first sc — 6 ch - 3 Ips. Rnd 2: Ch 1, • sc in next Ip, (ch 1, de in same Ip) twice, ch 1, sc in same Ip, repeat from* around, si st in firstsc — 6 petals. Ch 1, turn woik so wrong side faces you. Rnd 3: From wrong side, work 1 sc around bar of first sc of rnd 1, * ch 5, sc around bar ofnext sc of rnd 1, repeat from • 4 times more, ch 5, si st in first sc. Ch 1, turn back to right side. Rnd 4: • Sc in next ch-5 Ip, (ch 1, de in same Ip) 3 times, ch 1, sc in same Ip, repeat from • 5 times more. SI st in first sc. End off; leave end for sewing. Sewing: Thread end in yarn needle. Sew 5 petals and rnd 4 to instep of slipper, leaving one petal free across opening. If you’re really handy, alter this pattern for those big piggers, especially for your own. The sky is the the men folk and just drop limit, just aim for warm feqt. Next Week: Excerpts from the posy. Maybe an em­ broidered initial would suit The Compleat American his fancy dr use an idea of Housewife — 1776. 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HOURS: 4:00 to 11:00 Sunday thru Thursday Friday - Saturday 4:00 p.m. to 1:00 a.m. SANDYLAND PARK TICKET INFO....... 852-0978 We Accept ★ FOOD STAMPS . $4JL59 IV J /oJr PEPSI, PEPSI LIGHT, JX2X2, MOUNTAIN DEW,, DIET PEPSI 8 Pack $4 4 79 ■PEPSI] ★ k ’/» liter bottle m plus dep. �Th* Maple Valley New*, Nashville, Tuesday, February 17,1981 — Page 8 Meet Vermontville’s Maple Syrup Queen Rachel Hartenburg By Elaine Gilbert Promoting Vermontville and its maple syrup comes naturally to this year’s Vermontville Maple Syrup Queen — Rachel Har- tenburg. When Rachel talks about her native village, she bubbles with enthusiasm. The same holds true with locally made maple syrup. The 5*6", brown-eyed brunette la o bubbly member of the varsity cheerleading squad at Maple Valley High. She’s a genuine connoisseur of pancakes smothered in the delicious golden syrup and of other sweet maple goodies, like maple fudge. And sur­ prisingly enough, the petite Queen consumes more pancakes and syrup than any other member of her family. Getting to know the Hartenburg family is a clue to Rachel’s devotion to the town and its people. The Hartenbufg’s are com­ munity oriented and active in the local Congregational Church. Rachel has spent all of her nearly 17 years in Ver­ montville. Her parents, Audrey and Burr Hartenburg, moved to the community 23 years ago when he started teaching there. Hartenburg, originally from Eaton Rapids, is now the principal of the Maple Valley High School. Participating in the community’s maple syrup festival was part of growing up for Rachel who was born on April 23 in 1964. Her father has a keen interest in the maple syrup making process and put in a four-year stint participating in helping the village produce its syrup. The Hartenburgs have always encouraged their children to participate in the festival activities especially the annual children’s parade. Several years, the Hartenburg children garnered trophies for their parade entries. Rachel, a junior at Maple Valley High School, has been in the parade every year since about age three. A favorite family photo preserves the memories from the 1968 parade when Rachel and her two older sisters won a second place trophy. Since the seventh grade, Rachel has been marching with the band in the festival parade, but this year will be an exception — she’ll be occupying a place of honor on the Syrup Queen’s float, surrounded by the lovely members of her court: Robin Dickinson, runner-up; Charlene Martin, Julie Dormer, and Sheri Lynn Harshman. As Queen, Rachel says the parade on the last Saturday in April will be a definite festival highlight for her. “I’m looking forward to waving to all my friends and neighbors.” She will be crowned on Saturday morning, April 25, prior to the big parade. During her reign as Vermontville’s syrup queen. Rachel also is looking for­ ward to exploring other Michigan communities to which she and her court will travel to promote the village and its maple syrup. She’ll also be making several television appearances to promote Vermontville’s upcoming festival. Rachel notes that the festival is not only beneficial for offering maple syrup producers a market for their products, but as a fund raising opportunity for local organizations and churches who earn money to finance various projects during the rest of the year. Rachel was named queen by a panel of five judges February 9, after undergoing an interview which included questions to test the candidates’ knowledge of maple syrup making. Rachel’s sister Julie was a member of the Syrup Queen’s court in 1976. Julie is now 22 and lives in Lansing. The new queen said Julie offered her some sisterly advice, before the judging, about the importance of knowing the ins and outs of the techniques involved in syrup making. Rachel’s other sister Gretchen, 20, also lives in Lansing. And she has a brother, Kurt, who is 14. Dancing is one of Rachel’s interests, and she recalls that it was a 1950’s dance routine that netted a first place talent trophy for her and a friend, Becky Williams, in the 1975 syrup festival. The pair danced to “Rock Around the Clock,” wearing peg leg jeans. “They were really funny then (peg leg jeans) but they are in style now,” laughs Rachel. Music is another love for the new queen. She has been playing the saxaphone since seventh grade. Listening to music from her stereo is a past-time she enjoys at Queen, cont. page 14- Rachel Hartenburg enjoys collecting beautiful cups and saucer's, which areon display in the family s living room. The new Vermontville Syrup Queen has many fond memories of festivals past. Here, she displays trophies she and her sisters and brother earned in past festival children's parades. The Hartenburgs took first place in 1970; second place in 1971 and 72; and third place in 1975. Rachel plays the saxaphone with the Maple Valley High School marching band. (Mop/e Valley News photos by Elaine Gilbert) toahn a.f°™,|y ,scr°Pbook, was taken in 1968 when Rachel, lisMlESr te?Jn the children s Parade at the Vermontville festival with sisters julie and Gretchen. �Th* Maple Valley News, Nashville, Tuesday, February 17, 1981 — Poge 9 BARRY COUNTY EXTENSION SERVICE CALENDAR of EVENTS February 17, 24 - Dairy Nutrition Series (5 sessions), 9:45 a.m.-3:15 p.m., Kalamazoo. March 3,10,17 - County Center Building, fairgrounds. February 17,24 & March 3 - Tri-County Sheep Production & Management Series, 7 p.m., Plainwell Fire Station, Plainwell. February 18, 25 - Regional Swine Shortcourse continued, B. E. Henry Building, fairgrounds, Marshall, 9:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m. February 19 - 4-H Dairy Judging Workshop, 8 p.m., Ex­ tension office, Hastings. February 17, 24 & March 3 - Regional Swine Shortcourse, 9:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m., Second Reformed Church, Zeeland. February 24, March 3 & 10 - Estate Planning, 7:30-9:30 p.m., Hastings High School. Open to the public; reservation required by Feb. 20. February 25 - Barry County 4-H Horse Clubs, “Feeds and Nutrition”, 7:30 p.m., Community Building, Hastings (rescheduled). February 26 - Lesson Day, 9:15 a.m.-2:30 p.m., Community Building, Hastings. February 26-Fair Boqfd meeting, 8 p.m., Extension office, Hastings. March 10 -. Quality Forages Day, 10 a.m.-3:30 p.m., location to be determined. March 16 - Tri-County Goat meeting, 7-10 p.m., Plainwell Fire Station. March 28 - Lawn and Garden Show, 10 a.m.-3 p.m., Com­ munity Building, fairgrounds, Hastings; open to the public. Come to the firemen’s dance! Vermontville Firemen will sponsor their 59th annual dance at 9 p.m. Saturday, March 7 in the fire barn. Music will feature Carl and the Playboys. Door prizes will be awarded. Proceeds from the event will be used to help the H&R BLOCK TAX TEST Question No. 9 income averaging can save you money. But only If you make more than $30,000 a year. Ttue False What you don't know about income averaging could cost you money. H&R Block knows that no matter how much you make, if your income went up substantially last year you may be able to income average. We'll take advantage of this if it's to your benefit The answer is FALSE, since there is no minimum amount of income required to qualify. WE'LL MAKE THE TAX LAWS WORK FOR YOU Vermontville Fire Depart­ ment update its radio equipment in the fire barn. Donations for dance tickets are $6 per couple and $3 for a single. Advanced tickets may be purchased from any fireman or by calling Rod Harmon, 726-0212. Nashville Webelos take second in Klondike Derby Five Webelos from Pack 3176 attended the Klondike Derby in Grand Rapids on February 7. Cody Mattson, Billy Gatchell, Darren Fisher, Billy Brenton and Richard Meade scored 151 points out of a possible 160 points. The boys were second among all the Webelos and beat out two Boy Scout Patrols. The boys were given a set of instructions and proceeded to different points and performed various Boy Scout skills. These included first aid, fire building and boiling water, trail signs, silent signals, knot tying, lashings, arid measuring a •tree with a stick. Congratulations, boys. Great job! Action - Ads H&R BLOCK THE INCOME TAX-PEOPLE 102 S. Main, Nashville 852-9666 HOURS: 9 a.m. to5 p.m. Monday thru Saturday 303 S. Michigan, Hastings 945-5345 HOURS: 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. Mon. thru Fri.: Sat. 9 to 5 Appointments Available 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, 726­ 1340. Hours: 10a.m. to 5 p.m. Closed Mondays. If you are an Unemployed Barry County resident and want a job or training, apply for current openings in: * JOBS Nash renamed to four committees State Representative Ernie Nash (R-Dimondale) has been renamed to four House committees, and will once again serve as the Republican vice chairman of the Public Safety Com­ mittee, it was recently an­ nounced. In addition to his Public Safety vice chairmanship, Nash was granted mem­ bership on the House Committees on Consumers, Judiciary and State Affairs. “I am very pleased to be given the same committee assignments I had last term,” Nash said. “I feel that I have gained some expertise in all of these areas based on my past ex­ perience, and I look forward areas which should be cut before the State Police and other protective agencies. Hopefully, we'll be able to convince a few people of that this term.” Committee work plays, a large role in the legislative process. After a bill is in­ troduced by a House or Senate member, it is referred to a committee to be to dealing with many of the same issues which were unresolved when last session ended.” Nash, a former state trooper, said he was especially happy to be able to serve as vice chairman of the Public Safety Committee for another term, and vowed to “make sure that tax dollars are spent protecting the law-abiding citizens of this state before they are spent on other less important things.” “Sometimes I think our priorities have to be rearranged,” the fourth­ term lawmaker said. “The present state of our economy has caused us to make some cuts, but there are other studied. The measure can be altered while under the committee’s scrutiny, thereby giving committee members such influence over legislation sent to their panel. If a committee chairman decides not to discuss a particular bill, the measure could "die in committee” — never brought up for a vote of the full House. Turn ‘unwanted’, unused unneeded items into CASH Phone 945-9554 Nashville's most convenient stop C-STORE SPECIALS Effective February 10th thru February 21st. Pack Bic Lighter Regular $2 with purchase of carton of cigarettes Homo Milk 99* value! a $1*79 Gal. Frito Lay Potato Chips Assorted Hershey Candy Bars 1 lb. bag mnbooJkor Reg. $2.09 Regular 25<t Each 5/88* $ <59 VERY FINE JUICES...1O oz. Buy 2, get 1 FREE! 4E5aCch Grape Orange «Fruit Punch Apple'Cherry •O*nrnnna/ nrrannngnea'/ F-- Pineapple M * Clerical, custodial,, grounds, aides, laborers and some skilled trades. ★ TRAINING We want YOU as a customer I C-Store Welding, clerical, building trades, basic ed, work experience, on the job Mld Counties Employment end Training Consortium 305 S. CHURCH STREET — HASTINGS, Ml. (corner of Church and Center Streets) EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER marathon gasoline We Reserve th* Right to Limit Quanities * training and more. Must be CETA eligible. Apply at ... *A*ATHON MARATHON AND OH PRODUCTS NASHVILLE • 419 North Main OPEN: Monday thru Friday 7:30 a.m. to 10:00 p.m. Saturday and Sunday 9:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m. DAVIS OIL COMPANY �Th* Mopla Volloy N»w», Nashville, Tuesday, February 17, 1981 — Page 10 Nashville Village Council — MINUTES OF REGULAR MEETING — The regular meeting of the Nashville Village Council held January 22, 1981 at the Community Center in Nashville was colled to order by President Harold Christiansen. Present, Curtis, Hinckley, Babcock, Rizor, Tobias and Hughes. The minutes of the last regular meeting were read and approved. A letter was read from Mr. and Mrs. Richard Silkey Sr. regarding the garbage pickup. An amendment regarding the Village Pension plan was read. Tabeled until next meeting. Motion by Hughes, supported by Hinckley to adopt Ordinance #1-22-81 - an Ordinance pertaining to the disposal of household refuse. No Curtis. Yes, Babcock, Rizor, Tobias, Hinckley and Hughes. Motion carried. The regular meeting was recessed for 45 minutes to hold a special public hearing regarding the progress of the sewer project. Steve Heilman, project manager and Bruce Kuffer, project engineer were present to answer questions. President Christiansen called a special meeting for February 4, 1981 at 7:00 p.m. at the Community Build­ ing in Nashville to meet with Williams & Works, Far­ mers Home Administration, Barry County Grants Coordinator and Ron Reece to further discuss the possibilities of a new subdivision. For the record, Calvin Rizor attempted to change his vote to yes on Ordinance #1-81-81 Traffic Control Ordinance. Motion to adjourn by Hughes, supported by Tobias. Meeting adjourned at 9:58 p.m. Harold Christiansen, President Date: Feb. 12, 1981 Susan M. Corkwell, Clerk ORDINANCE No. 1-22-81 An Ordinance pertaining to the disposal of household refuse. The Village of Nashville ordains: Sec. 1: DEFINITIONS: a. The term "household refuse", as used herein, shall Include only: organic garbage from the preparation of food, paper, tin cans, bottles and wrappings. b. The term "authorized refuse collection agent", shall be such person, firm or corporation with whom the Village of Nashville, by its Village Council, has entered into written agreement for the collection of household refuse within said Village of Nashville. • BOARD OF REVIEW • NOTICE of... VERMONTVILLE TOWNSHIP Meetings at the Vermontville Fire Station office ... MARCH 3 & 4 for board review of assessment roll... MARCH 9 & 10 property owners hearing. HOURS: 9 a.m. to 12 noon and 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. each day. FRED FRITH, Supervisor Auto Service CENTER QUALITY WORKMANSHIP TRANSMISSION REPAIRS BODY & BUMP SERVICE WHEEL ALIGNMENT & BALANCING TUNE-UPS & MUFFLERS MAJOR OVERHAULS^-sx BRAKES Use your Mobil Credit Cara^ BankAmericard (VISA) Sec. 2: HOUSEHOLD REFUSE CONTAINERS: Every household or company of any dwelling houses having household refuse to dispose of, who does not otherwise provide for the disposal of such household refuse in a sanitary manner, shall provide him­ self with one or more air-tight containers, sufficient to receive all household refuse which may accumulate between the time of collection. See. 3: The placing in a household refuse container of anything other than household refuse shall be a violation of this ordinance. Sec. 4: COLLECTION BY AUTHORIZED AGENT ONLY: No agent, firm, or corporation other than the Village or its authorized refuse collection agent shall remove any household refuse through the alleys, streets or other public ways of the village. Sec. 5: EQUIPMENT USED IN COLLECTING HOUSEHOLD REFUSE: The authorized refuse collection agent shall provide a refuse-pack­ ing truck so constructed that the contents will not leak or spill therefrom, in which all household refuse collected by him shall be conveyed to the place designated in his application. The refuse-packing truck shall be kept clean and as free from offen­ sive odors as possible, and shall not be allowed to stand in any street, alley, or public place longer than is reasonably neces­ sary to collect household refuse. Sec. 6: EXPENSE OF HOUSEHOLD REFUSE COLLECTION: The village Council shall from time to time enter into a stipulation and agreement with a village authorized refuse collection agent for the removal of such household refuse and any other service agreed upon and said services shall be paid for by the village or such persons as stipulated in such agreement, it being provided however, that the agreement may provide for a separate arrangement insofar as collection from restaurants, boarding houses or other commercial establishments is concerned, and said agreement shall further provide for the time and frequency of said collection. Sec. 7: The authorized refuse collection agent for household refuse collection shall bill each individual customer on a quar­ terly basis. Sec. 8: PENALTY FOR VIOLATION: Any person, firm or corporation violating any of the provisions of this ordinance shall, upon conviction thereof, be deemed guilty of a misdemeanor and be punished by imprisonment for not more than ninety days or a fine of not more than $500, or both. Sec. 9: All ordinances or parts of ordinances In conflict herewith are hereby repealed. Sec. 10: This ordinance shall be in full force and effect within twenty days from its passage and publication according to law. AYE: John Hughes NAY: Helen Curtis Carl Tobias Calvin Rizor Raymond Hinckley Forrest Babcock Entered this 22nd day of January, 1981. Harold Christiansen, Nashville Village President Susan M. Corkwell, Nashville Village Clerk Effective February 17,1981. Developer... from page 3 — that particular parcel of land residents protesting a recently-enacted parking at this time. The proposed housing site ban on the east side of North is located almost directly Main for a distance of 250 across Brumm Road from feet north of Kellogg St. The the new wastewater treat­ letter claimed that North ment facility currently Main Street residents had under construction as part of not been consulted before the Nashville’s $4.8 million council took action on the sewer system expansion, a advice of the state Dept, of project largely financed by Transportation, based on a state and federal grants, and petition submitted to the targeted for completion by state by Kellogg Street residents who complained of the end of November 1981. poor visibility in attempting Reece had indicated he planned multi-family to enter North Main (M-66) traffic. housing of 50 to 60 units. -Approved a change order Payback of village expense in extending the service lines on Contract No. 3 on the was expected to be made by sewer project, to provide the the developers in four to opportunity to investigate seven years after con­ the cost of installing heat in the garage area at the sewer struction. In other business Thur­ lab (main lift station) facility. sday, the council: -Approved a $400 donation -Heard a representative of a to the Castleton - Maple Condor Cable TV, Grove - Nashville ambulance Whitemore Lake firm which service, which until this time has shown interest in fur­ has been a self-supporting nishing their service to entity. New state regulations Nashville. have increased operating costs, village officials said, and the two townships are Sending a card of expected to make similar thanks to someone contributions to the am­ A card of thanks, bulance dept. -Agreed to send two DPW published in the Maple employees to wastewater Valley News, is a wonderful treatment school at Kellogg way to express your ap­ Center in East Lansing, Feb. preciation for the kind and thoughtful gestures others 23-24 and March 5-6. have extended to you. -Adopted a professional When submitting your services agreement for card of thanks, either general consultation ser­ through the mail or at one of vices from William and the drop-off points, please Works engineering firm. remember to include your -Heard citizen complaints full name and complete about lack of salt or gravel address for billing purposes. on icy village streets, which they said were hazardous. -Considered the need for SALE: Used warning lights or traffic FOR signs at the point on North snowmobiles, several to Wheeler Main where emergency fire choose from. Marine Service, 728 Durkee, and ambulance vehicles Nashville, 852-9609. enter traffic. --Read a letter from BOARDING DOGS & CATS: several North Main StreetCarroll Wells, Phone 7260129. (eow) Action - Ads || Trowbridge Service 130 S. Main St., Vermontville - Ph. 726-0569 AGRICULTURE TASK FORCE - A House task force designed to study proHems faced by farmers and agribusinessmen in Michigan is in the process of being organized. The group will solicit ideas, recommendations and complaints from the agricultural community to gain a fresh perspective on issues farmers consider most im­ portant. ENERGY PAYMENTS - Payments totalling more than $26 million in Low Income Energy Assistance Program benefits were recently sent to 300,000 low income Michigan households. Funded by a federal' energy grant, the payments are designed to be sent an by the recipients to their fuel providers and used to pay current or future heating costs. TRAFFIC SAFETY - Secretary of State Richard Austin recently announced that 1980 budget cuts in police patrols, highway maintenance and construction, driver education and testing, and school bus transportation spell trouble for highway safety. In an effort to counteract these cuts and lessen the burden accidents place on the state’s economy, Austin said he will encourage legislation on mandatory safety belts and infant restraints. < TELEPHONE RATES - A special rate for use of new telecommunications devices by persons with hearing im­ pairments was recently approved by the Michigan Public Service Commission. These devices will give Michigan’s deaf and hearing-impaired better access to the telephone network. The special rate was approved in accordance with a current state law requiring all Michigan telephone com­ panies to provide the equipment to the deaf at actual pur­ chase cost. LAKE TRANSPORTATION-a House bill which would set up a Lake Michigan Transportation Authority to encourage economic development and resolve problems along the lake was recently introduced. The Authority would have the power to operate and maintain the state’s carferries and facilities. HANDICAPPER AWARDS - The deadline for nominations for Outstanding Michigan Handicapped Persons is March 18. Ten regional awards designed to celebrate the In­ ternational Year of Disabled Persons will honor Michigan handicapped citizens who have made outstanding con­ tributions to school, community or society. For further information and nomination forms, write: Handicapper Awards, Michigan Department of Education, P.O. Box 30008, Lansing, MI 48909. NOTICE... CASTLETON TOWNSHIP ★ Dog Licenses must be paid by Feb. 28. ★ Personnel Taxes MUST be paid by Feb. 28 * Property Taxes may be made until March 5... after that there’s a 4% penalty interest. 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Nashville, Tuesday, February 17,1981 — Page 12 College Week scholarships available by Margaret Ann Ross, Ext. Home Economist Informal education has always helped people to shape themselves and those around them, to shape the present and the future. And, once again, the Michigan division of the Woman’s National Farm and Garden Association will make it possible for some Michigan residents to attend College Week, a four-day experience in informal learning by providing scholarships. In 1980, the association contributed over $4,500 in scholarships, sending more than 60 persons to College Week. College Week, an annual event sponsored by the MSU Cooperative Extension Service Family Living Education Program, the MSU College of Human Ecology, other MSU departments and statewide organizations, attracts more than 1,400 persons from every county in Michigan. This year, it is scheduled for June 22-25. While at College Week, participants attend classes, hear a keynote talk by a well known lecturer, have free time to tour the state capitol in downtown Lansing, and more. “This year, more than 50 classes are being offered,” says Wilma Miller, MSU College Week program coordinator. “Class topics cover subjects like handling stress, financial and estate planning, solar and other energy options, family communications and leadership development. Tom Mullen, minister-atlarge and associate professor at Earlham School of Religion in Richmond, Ind., will give the keynote address. Mullen will tell why it is important to help. When you want results... . . . give our classified department a call I 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 children grow up with a sense of security and genuine caring for the welfare of others, as well as themselves,” Miller points out. Any interested persons may apply for a National Farm and Garden On February 28, the Maple Valley Jr. High Band will be hosting the 1981 Band and Orchestra Festival. There will be fifteen bands par­ ticipating in this prestigious event. The first group will be playing at 8 a.m. and then approximately every half hour another band will play. This is the first time that Maple Valley has hosted any event of this type. Mr. Roy Johnson, the band’s director, is hoping to see the com­ munity show its support of the school and the music department by taking some time and coming out to hear the bands perform. The only limes that the bands will not be performing is once in the morning for a judges conference and again for lunch. The rest of the time bands will be per­ forming for the judges and for the audiences’ enjoyment. Both junior andsenior high students are working hard to make this event a success. They are all hoping that on the 28th the community will take some time out of their day to come out and hear the different bands and show their support for our own Maple Valley Junior High (Delivery late in April) 50 lbs. of Chick Startena or Broiler Chow CHICK ... with each 50 Chicks ordered coll Comparable Prices to 1980: ddayday -o'd cWcUSPkPs to 8*eeUS Leghorn Cockrels Broiler Strains .. st. Run 100P1500 100/$4200 White Rocks st Run... 100P4000 Many more varieties available I STOP IN AND PLACE YOUR ORDER TODAY ! 20% Down - Balance on Arrival - Plus ... FREE CHICK STARTENA OR BROILER CHOW ! „„ . By Esther Shepard Michael and Debra Desrocher ofNashville Hwy. are the proud parents of Cristina Lynne, born January 21 at 5:26 p.m. at Pennock Hospital in Hastings and weighing 6 lbs. 4 ozs. and measuring 18% inches long. On her maternal side of five generations, the grandparents are Mr. and Mrs. Lawrence Cross of DeTour Village, Mi.; great­ grandmother, Mrs. Wilda LaMere, and Mrs. Blanche Band. Cross, -also of DeTour The day’s schedule is as Village; great great follows: grandparents are Mr. and Class D Bands - 8 a.m., Mrs. Clifford Bailey of Dansville Middle School Drummond Island, Mi.; Band, David E. Norman, paternal grandmother is conductor; 8:25 a.m., Beagle Mrs. Leonard Desrocher of Sault Ste. Marie; great­ Middle School Varsity Band, grandmother, Mrs. Lucy Richard G. Cote, conductor; 8:50 a.m., Potterville Junior Krol of Sault Ste. Marie; great-grandfahter, Mr. Band, Mark Schnizlein, Desrocher of conductor; 9:15 a.m., con­ Alfred Rudyard, Mi. ference; 9:30 a.m.; Mr. and Mrs. Russell Williamston 7th Grade Band, Gregory Lindsey, con­ Booher were at St. Lawrence ductor; 9:55 a.m., Bellevue Hospital in Lansing to visit Middle School Band, Steven their daughter-in-law, Mrs. Vernon Booher, who is Britton, conductor. Class C Bands -10:20 a.m., recovering from major Charlotte Cadet Band II, surgery. Mr. and Mrs. Charles William Sutherland, con­ ductor; 10:45 a.m., Beagle Wilson and Mr. and Mrs. Middle School Concert Band, James Briggs of Ionia came for their mother, Mrs. Richard G. Cote, conductor; 11:10 a.m., Williamston 8th Hermina Southern, to take Grade Band, Ted Thompson, her out to dinner Saturday for her birthday. Also conductor; 11:35 a.m., conference; lunch; 1 p.m., present were Kit Wilson and Maple Valley Jr. High Band, friend from Lansing, Mrs. Roy C. Johnson, conductor; Elizabeth Stowe and Mrs. 1:25 p.m., Haslett Middle Kate Snider of Vermontville. Thursday the 12th, a barn School Symphonic Band, Jonathan Holmes, con­ fire at Don R. Steinbrecher’s near Maple Grove, about 1 ductor. p.m., called our tanker unit Class B Bands -1:50 p.m., to assist Nashville and Hayes-Middle School Band, Hastings. Lost were two Eileen G. Houston, con­ horses, a pony, and a calf, ductor. riding equipment and sad­ Class A Bands - 2:15 p.m., dles. The beef cattle were Charlotte Cadet Band I, released. William Sutherland, con­ Mr. and Mrs. Marion ductor. Michard of Grand Ledge and Class1 AA Bands 2:40 ‘ Mr. and Mrs. Carl Gordon of p.m., Holt Junior High Charlotte came Saturday for School Band, Michael R. their mother, Mrs. Ruth McMurtrey, conductor; 3:05 Aldrich of Brown Road. The p.m.,' Mason Junior High occasion was Mrs. Aldrich’s Concert Band, Timothy 88th birthday. They stopped Crandall, conductor; 3:30 p.m., Charlotte Freshman in Battle Creek at Inman’s Band, Karl M. Wirt, con­ ductor; 3:55 p.m., con­ ference. M.V. hosts Band and Orchestra ‘Festival' Order Your CHICKS Now! The scholarship by contacting Ann Ross, at 543-2310 or 645­ 2351, to request a Woman’s National Farm and Garden College Week scholarship application. Deadline for applying is Thursday, March 12. Vermontville news Farmer’s ■9 Purina... FaacI SAi"l/iAA planning tomorrow ■ wwM wwl VlbC with research today 006 Railroad St., Hastings, Ml PHONE 945-9926 CARD OF THANKS Friends and Former .Patients: To the many friends and former patients of mine that sent birthday cards and letters to me during my birthday week, February tenth, many thanks and sincere appreciation. Everyone enjoys and relishes indications by others that their efforts in the past in some measure made life happier, more understandable, and cir­ cumstances acceptable. By your kind letters you all have repolished the brightness of enjoyable days spent in medical practice in the Nashville area. May you all enjoy happy hearts, have all good days, and the health to make each one memorable. May the Almighty bless you all. Stewart Lofdahl, M.D. “Doe” P.S. To those whose ad­ dresses I have, I shall write a personal note in the near future. Phone 945-9554 for ACTION ADS for dinner, then on to Kalamazoo to Bill Knapp’s where they served her with a birthday cake. Sunday, Mr. and Mrs. Carl Gordon, Mary Allen with Ruth Aldrich visited Jack Raymond. -Sunday evening, Mr. and Mrs. Douglas Cove of Charlotte came with cake and ice cream. Seleena Levlee, 8 lbs. 6 ozs., 20 inches long, was born February 6. The proud parents are Mr. and Mrs. Jeff Carpender and brothers Brian and Keith of Shaytown Rd., formerly of N. Main. The grandparents are Mr. and Mrs. Emery Walder of Sunfield and Mr. and Mrs. Ed Carpender of Potterville? Nicholas Jones has been released from Hayes-GreenBeach Hospital. Finn Carter, with a heart attack, will be out of in­ tensive care tomorrow. Blanche Minich had surgery at 8:30 p.m. Saturday night at Pennock Hospital. Her sister, Mrs. Florence Kilpatrick, and Philis Kilpatrick, visited her Sunday afternoon and found her resting comfortably. A barn fire at Mrs. Mary Shaw’s on Ash Hwy. destroyed thirteen head of livestock. Square dance will benefit cancer The Eaton County Square Dance Clubs will again be hosting the Annual Eaton County Cancer Dance, February 22 from 2 to 5 p.m. at Kardel Hall, Eaton County 4-H Fairgrounds. Area callers will be calling squares and rounds. Lots of door prizes. All western style square dancers welcome. Admission by donation. Action-Ads REWARD OFFERED: Basket wrapped in trash bag filled with gifts and clothes, lost on M-66 between Nash­ ville and Bellevue, 852-0784. Stihl Chain Saw Sale. - 028wb with 16" or 18" bar Special... Reg. $324.95 Stihl® Model 028WB Special... $19995 010AV with 14" or 16" bar. Has case and extra chain. Reg. $229.95 STIHL Stihl® Model 010AV SALE NOW THRU FEBRUARY. Stihl the best at less than you'd expect. AASHRVDIWLLAER E H l«vil"lJna*n /852!o713 SPORTIM �The Maple Valley News, Nashville, Tuesday, February 17,1981 — Page 13 Rootworm recommendations released from MSU by John Baer, Ext. Ag. Agent This week, Dr. Bob Ruppel, Extension Entomologist, released his recommendations for rootworm control in field crops. As I spoke ,with Bob, I noticed many of the recommendations were unchanged from the year before, and I think you will agree. The insecticide "Amaze” from Mobay Chemical Co. is registered for use in 1981, and is recommended for rootworms. The label presently limits its use only to where corn will follow the Amaze treated corn. Amaze should be applied in-band at the 1 Ib.-A rate. Amaze can be applied either at planting or as a post-emergence application in early June. Amaze is an organophosphate that has looked very good in tests and Obituaries Hi Sisiiittisi n hj KisfiiSiitsji Ktal 05181 John W. Hamp John W. Hamp, 73, of 3528 14th St. W„ Bradenton, Florida, passed away January 30, 1981 at the Manatee Memorial Hospital after several months of illness. Mr. Hamp was born September 15, 1907 in Chelsea, Michigan, the son of George and Lena (Goetz) Hamp. He married Irene Young of Grass Lake, Michigan on February 5, 1932. Mr. Hamp taught chemistry and agriculture at the W. K. Kellogg Agricultural High School in Nashville, Michigan for seven years. He then served 26 years as soil con­ servationist for the U.S. Government in Hastings, Michigan. He was a member of the Masonic Lodge F.A.M. No. 255 at Nashville, Michigan, having received his 50 year membership pin this month. He was a Rotarian and also served several years as a commissioner on the Charlton Park and Museum Board near Hastings. He is survived by his wife, Irene; a daughter, Mrs. Gwili Eastham of Overland Park, Kansas; a sister, Mrs. Mae Shelly of Grayling, Michigan; four grandchildren; and three great­ grandsons. Burial was in the Garden of Prayer division of the Johnson County Cemetery,Overland Park, Kansas. Memorials should be sent for the Charlton Park Museum at Hastings, Michigan to Mrs. Esther Walton, administrator. Cecil C. Ellis NASHVILLE — Graveside services were held at 2 p.m. Monday at Wilcox Cemetery for Cecil C. Ellis, 84, of Cloverdale Road, Nashville, a retired elder in the Seventh Day Adventist Church. He died Sunday at Pennock Hospital where he had been a patient one week. Ellis was born at Logansport, Indiana, and moved to Nashville from 'Heathville, Virginia in 1978. He received his training for the ministry at Em­ manuel Missionary College, now Andrews University, at Berrien Springs, Mich., and at Washington Missionary College, now Columbia Union College, at Takoma Park, Maryland. In the 1930’s he was associated in evengelistic work with H. M. S. Richards, prior to the latter’s fame as a radio evangelist. During his career in the ministry, Ellis served as a missionary to Panama and Costa Rica, and was aminister in the states of Virginia, West Virginia, New Jersey, Illinois and Penn­ sylvania. His last pastorate was at New Market, Virginia. He retired in 1962 after 42 years in the ministry. He was a member of the Battle Creek Tabernacle Seventh Day Adventist in Battle Creek. He served briefly with the U.S. Army during World War I. Surviving are his wife, the former Marie Hill, whom he married in 1922 at Springfield, Ill.; three daughters, Mrs. La Rue (Erma Jane) Cook of Nash­ ville; Mrs. Cecile Mooney of Dallas, Texas; and Mrs. Edwina Mae Hall of Grand Ledge; 6 grandchildren and 7 great-grandchildren. Arrangements were by Vogt Funeral Home, Nash­ ville. Thomas Ernest Marcum VERMONTVILLE — Mr. Thomas Ernest Marcum, 76, of 176 W. Fourth Street, died Sunday, February 8,1981, at his home. He was born March 3, 1904 in Karol, Oklahoma, the son of James and Elizabeth (Swindell) Marcum. He married Agatha Upton March 3, 1929 in Maple Rapids, Michigan. He operated a hardware store in Vermontville from 1951 to 1960 and was acting Postmaster from 1960 to 1967. He was a former member of the Fire Department, former Village Clerk, and former ’ Vermontville Township Clerk. Mr. Marcum is survived by his wife, Agatha; two sons, Joe and Jim, both of Vermontville; thre'e daughters, Mrs. Jerry (Anna Lou) Hansberger of Ver­ montville, Mrs. Robert (Laqueita) Vai dick of Augusta, Georgia, and Mrs. Douglas (Judy) Gardner of Vermontville; ten grand­ children; one stepgrandchild; two great­ grandchildren; two brothers, Emmett and Ted, both of Hominy, Oklahoma; four sisters, Mrs. Dovie Hickson and Mrs. Esther Reynolds, both of Hominy, Oklahoma, Mrs. Clazie McIntosh of Adrian, Texas and Mrs. Elsie Luna of Muskogee, Oklahoma. Funeral services were held at 1:00 p. m. Wednesday, February 11, from the Vermontville Bible Church. Pastor Paul Boger of­ ficiated. Burial was in Woodlawn Cemetery, Vermontville. growers may want to try it. A small amount of Amaze should be available in Michigan. It is formulated as a 20 percent Gand 6.0 lb.-gal. EC. Its price may be a little high. We have no evidence of resistance of rootworms to Furadan in Michigan; and have been recommending it at the 0.75 Ibs.-A rate. The companies that market Furadan want this raised to the 1 lb.-A rate and this should be followed. We do not recommend regular rotation of Furadan, a carbamate, with an organophosphate insecticide. There are always plenty of adults emerging from a field even though the roots have been effectively protected. The appearance of these adults is not a clear sign of resistance. Check the roots. If they show appreciable damage where any insecticide has been properly applied, advise changing to another class of insecticide. Counter can now be used in post-emergence as well as planting time applications at the 1 lb.-A rate. Where it fits the operation, the post­ emergence application of any of the rootworm in­ secticides has the advantage of over planting-time ap­ plication as there is reduced time between application and hatch of the rootworm eggs. The post-emergence application should be made in the firsthalf of June in a 7inch band centered over the row. Provision for covering the insecticide, such as a cultivator shoe set to throw dirt over the row, must be made. Choosing the “best” in­ secticide is a bit difficult. Dyfonate, Furadan, Amaze, and Counter have been most consistently among the top materials against root­ worms in national field tests, but the other insecticides have given effective control in Michigan. Dyfonate, Mocap, and Lorsban will help against cutworms. Counter is good against nematodes and will aid in white grub control. Dasanit, diazinon, and Dyfonate-will control seedcorn maggot while Mocap, Counter, and Thimet will control wireworms. Furadan and Counter have been least (and Mocap most) damaging to germination when brought in contact with the seed and Furadan or Counter should be used where the seed furrow can not be closed before the insecticide is applied. Mocap, in turn, has been least affected by sun and heat and should be used where the insecticide must be left on the surface of the soil. Price, availability and even smell (Mocap and Counter are awful) can in­ fluence the choice of materials. I would use the least expensive material for rootworms that "was available, unless I. had a special problem that necessitated a specific in­ secticide. Rates for band-applied soil insecticides have been given as pounds active insecticide per acre based on 40-inch row. Companies are changing to ounces of forumlation of granules per 1000 row feet. The row-foot system is easier to un­ derstand and simplified calibration. The tran­ sformation from one system to the other was given in Special Report stating “Row-foot transformation for granular insecticides applied in bands.” However, this report failed to give the total amount of insecticide that would be needed per pound per acre (except 1.5 lb. for diazinon at planting time) the ounces of for­ mulation per 1000 row feet and of pounds of- formulation per acre in different row widths needed to give the equivalent of 1 pound active insecticide in 40” rows. The insecticides used to protect grain set from the adults are not .changed from before: malathion, diazinon or sevin. We will not be recommending aerial sprays as alternatives to soil in­ secticides, however. We have had root protection the season following aerial applications,' but we will need either organized scouting or more biological information before we can rely on the aerial sprays to replace soil insecticides. The time to make adult counts as an index of the rootworm problem the next year has been set at 25 to 35 days’after the first adult has been seen in the field. This could be found as early as July. Checking to be sure that an insecticide is needed is cheaper than buying a “just-in-case” insecticide. We have had a few first year corn fields damaged by rootworm. These have been fields of soybeans, alfalfa, and grain stubble adjacent to corn fields that had been heavily infested by root­ worms the previous year. Growers should be alerted to this threat. Once again, Some of our growers who didn’t check for adults last year may put an insecticide on first year corn when it isn’t needed. If you have further questions, give your Ex­ tension Office a call (543­ 2310)., Serving our country Rickey S. Hackney Rickey S. Hackney, son of Scott Hackney of 21390 Elwell Road,- Belleville, and Linda- Philipps of E-Jay Lane, Fort Thomas, Ky., recently enrolled in the Army’s Delayed Entry Program. This program is designed to allow the individual to take up to one year before' actually entering active duty. Additionally, this delay insures that the individual will be able to select the training and even the location of assignment upon entry. Upon entering the active Army, the individual will undertake basic training learning skills such as drill a.n d 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 speciality field. Hackney has met the qualifications and elected to receive training in the tactical wire Operations field. Phone 945-9554 for Action Want-Ad! Nashville Little League meets There will be an organizational meeting of the Nashville Little League baseball, softball association on February 24, at 7:00 p.m. in the gym at the Fuller Street School. Each year new officers are elected. Anyone interested in the office of president, vice­ president, secretary, treasurer, head umpire, reporter or concessions should attend. If this is the year you have a little extra time you could devote to the operation of the ball season for the kids, attend and offer your time and help. All coaches from the 1980 season should attend for the purpose of reporting any equipment needs. (2-17) Join the volunteer auxiliary at the county medical facility Also, at this meeting, smocks will be selected and ordered from samples available to the group. T.B. tests will be administered to those members not yet tested. For further information about the auxiliary, call the facility at 945-2407 and ask for the Activities Director or Social Worker. The Barry County Medical Care Facility Volunteer Auxiliary will meet at 1 p.m. Friday at the Facility, located at 2700 Nashville Rd. The meeting will be a sack luncheon, with dessert and coffee furnished. Mrs. Margaret Cook, president of the Escort Guild at Pennock Hospital, will be the guest speaker. Eaton County residents can attend 4-H horse clinic Eaton County equestrians pleasure riding will also be interested in polishing their discussed at the clinic. horsemanship skills are Bradley- will also field invited to attend the fourth questions from participants annual 4-H Horse Benefit about horsemanship skills. Clinic, February 28, at the A $3 donation for the clinic Michigan State University will be accepted at the door. Livestock Pavilion. Proceeds will help develop The clinic will be con­ and strengthen the Michigan ducted by Clarke Bradley of 4-H horse program and Findlay College in Ohio, and enable state 4-H members to will begin at 10 a.m. In­ attend national horse con­ struction in western riding tests and events. The clinic is will -highlight the daylong sponsored by the state 4-H clinic. Bradley will Horse Judges Advisory demonstrate various riding Committee in cooperation styles and disucss western with the MSU Department of showmanship. Animal Science and the “The 4-H clinic provides Michgian 4-H Youth people with an excellent Program. opportunity to test their For more information skills and learn more about about the clinic or other 4-H horsemanship,” says Nancy activities, contact Diuble at Diuble, Eaton County 4-H the Eaton County Youth Agent. Training Cooperative Extension techniques and western Service office, 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. ULTRA TAN TANNING BOOTH 1st Visit Special Package Deal! BUY THE 1 ST PACKAGE AT REG. PRICE GET THE SECOND FOR... ’ 1.00 10 visits for *30 ■ 15 visits for *35 - 20 visits for *40 From our Licensed Manicurist... Sculptured Nails ’20.00 Manicure & Pedicure .. ’14.00 — SAVE $9.00 — Taking Soturdoy oppointments during this special. REDKEN* . t St, Hastings Phone (616) 948-8767 . s.rSS y HAIRDESIGNER I �Th* Maple Valley News. Nashville. Tuesday. February 17, 1981 — Page 14 Syrup Queen , home. Collecting beautiful china cups and matching saucers of floral designs is a hobby for Rachel. Her grand­ parents, Mr. and Mrs. Loute Hartenburg of Eaton Rapids, started the collection for her and they and other family members add to it when Rachel’s birthday rolls from page 8 around or when someone returns from a trip. Rachel, a former Brownie and Girl Scout, collects old pennies, bicentennial quarters “nothing too rare,” she says, “but it’s interesting.” She also has a collection of scrapbooks, primarily of school related items. Rachel Hartenburg, 1981 Vermontville Maple Syrup Festival Queen, is an enthusiastic promoter of her native village and its pure maple syrup products. Weather Word With Meteorologist KURT SCHMITZ Ask people what’s their least favorite month of the year, and you’d probably get 12 dif­ ferent answers. But, if they’re thinking of weather, “February” and “March” are likely to be two of the most heard responses. The snows of December are pretty and ’ aesthetically pleasing, plus we have the holiday season to keep our spirits high. The Canadian air of January is cold and feels fresh, clean and exhilarating. The new snow enables winter sports en­ thusiasts to enjoy the outdoors. February and March are months that don’t quite fit, being caught between seasons. By February, the snow has lost its luster, but the cold blasts continue. In Michigan, this has been the fourth bitter­ ly cold February in a row. And the rare snowstorms can be severe, delaying the onset of spring. By this time, the baseball fans, tennis players and golfers can’t wait for warm weather. But there’s still March. March supposedly brings optimism with the Vernal Equinox. But it usually doesn’t warm up much. The snow turns dirty and melts into massive puddles and occasionally floods. And it can still snow a lot. We may also experience one of nature’s most beautiful yet miserable .phenomena: the ice storm. So while February and March may not be the most popular months, at least they provide interesting weather. Rachel lists swimming, bike riding, and reading as other hobbies. She also admits to having a sweet tooth. The Hartenburgs are members of the Congregational Church and Rachel occasionally helps care for the infants in the nursery during services. She also has been selected as the Youth Fellowship’s representative in the church’s search for a new minister. Rachel scores an A+ when it comes to her active in­ volvement in ex­ tracurricular school ac­ tivities. Cheerleading is dn activity, Rachel has relished since fifth grade “when everyone could be- a cheerleader,” she says. Now, she’s a varsity cheerleader during the basketball season. She says she opts to march with the band during football games. Fun memories of those fifth grade cheerleading days are still with her. “We use to cheer at the basketball games. That was so great. The varsity cheerleaders taught us about three cheers and we use to say them over and over!” Rachel enjoyed being, a basketball player too and was on the team until her sophomore year. She still is a member of the softball team. This year, she is serving her first stint on the student council and says, “I’m really enjoying it.” Working on the school yearbook is another project she will delve into this year. Last year, she was involved in the school newspaper, Valley Visions. The field of journalism communications holds special interest to Rachel and she might decide to pursue a career in that direction. As Queen, Rachel will receive a $500 scholarship and she plans to use that money to attend either Kellogg Community College or Lansing Community College. “I want to look into working with people,” she says. After talking with a counselor, she said possible fields she may decide to explore include radio communications, marriage counseling, and job placement. Rachel seems to be realistically surveying the future job market in relation to her interests. “It’s too bad teaching jobs are not more plentiful because teaching has always been one of my interests,” she reflects. When it comes to a part­ time job during summer vacation, Rachel has real job security. She works at her parents’ ice cream shop, the ABC Dairy Delite, in Nash­ ville. This will be the family’s third summer in business and one of the special treats one can order there is an ice cream sundae, topped with maple syrup! Babcock, Frith and Kienutske win Nashville primary race Forrest Babcock Linda Frith Forrest Babcock, Linda Elaine Frith, and Lonny Kienutske were winners in Nashville’s 'Monday Primary Election which narrowed a field of six Republican candidates vying for three trustee seat openings on the village council in the spring. No Demorcats filed for the primary. All seats are for two year terms. Incumbent Babcock was the top vote getter, receiving 89 votes. Former Coun­ cilman Kienutske got 75 votes as did newcomer Mrs. Frith. A March 9 General Election will confirm results of Monday’s primary except in the case of a successful write-in campaign. Other­ wise, Monday’s primary winners also will be winners on March 9. Other candidates on Monday’s ballot were Robert R. Fueri Jr. who received 73 votes; Donald N. Williams, 63, and Patrick J. Eckman, 55. Four other Republicans received write-in votes. They were Helen Curtis, 9 votes; Sharon Green, 3; John ENGAGEMENTS Lonny Kienutske Mason, 1; and Richard Dean, 1. A total of 175 ballots were cast, with three spoiled ballots. Two of those had to be voided because the elector voted for four can­ didates instead of three. Historical Society prepares to 'sugar-off' Feb. 26 Members and friends of the Vermontville ’ Historical Society are marking their calendars for Thursday evening, February 26, when they will be gathering for their annual sugaring-off party. . A seven o’clock potluck supper will precede it in the Griswold Room of the Congregational Church. Becky Cowell, reigning queen of the Maple Syrup Festival, and her newly named successor, Rachel Hartenburg,. and her , court will be special guests. Also attending this special event will be leaders from the Syrup Association, Village Council, and the Chamber of Commerce. Chris MacGregor, chairman of the Eaton County Historical Com­ mission, will be bringing an update on the restoration of the Old Court House and the special funding sources that might be tapped to complete the restoration of the Academy (Museum). Vermontville jr. farmers plan Thursday meeting Raffler-Slocum Mr. and Mrs. Elwyn Raffler of Woodland are pleased to announce the engagement of their daughter, Diane Kay, to Jeffery Slocum, son of Mr. and Mrs. Garth Slocum of Nashville. Diane is a 1979 graduate of Lakewood High School and is presently attending But­ terworth School of Nursing in Grand Rapids. Jeff is a 1978 graduate of Maple Valley High School and is employed by Eaton County Transportation Authority.. An October wedding is being planned. CHIMNEY CLEANING: DePue-Nash Mr. and Mrs. Clarence Dust free. Insured, ex­ perienced. Bassett’s DePue of Hugo, Colo., an­ Chimney Service, 758-3134, nounce the engagement of Lacey, (tfn) their daughter, Patricia ANYONE WHO HAS OLD Kathleen, to Jonathan PICTURES OF THE FIRE Donald Nash, son of Mr. and BARN, courthouse or Striker Mrs. Donald E. Nash of house call Agnes Smith, 945­ Nashville, Mi. Kate is a long distance 2861 or Les Bowerman, 374­ operator with the Bell 7381. (2-17)_______________ FOR SALE: John Deere 730 Telephone Co. in Colo., and Diesel tractor, electric start, Jon is stationed with the U.S. completely overhauled last Army at Fort Carson, Colo. A March 19, 1981 wedding year. 948-2309, Hastings. (3­ 3) is being planned. The Vermontville Junior A film will be shown Farmers 4-H Club will meet during the meeting and new Thursday, Feb. 19 at 7 p.m. members will be voted into at the Maplewood School All­ membership. Any boy or girl who will be Purpose Room. All members and a parent nine years old in 1981 but not are urged to attend this yet 19 years of age may join meeting for the purpose of 4-H. If you want to join, you electing officers and ap­ must be present at this pointing committees for meeting or contact Phyllis 1981. Wells at 726-0129. Newsletters soon available for employed moms and their families— by Margaret Ann Ross, Extension Home Economist When a family talks about mom going to work outside the home, conversation often focuses on the income her employment will bring. As important as this economic change may be, it’s only one of the changes that occurs when mom joins the labor force. Soon to be available from Michigan State University Cooperative Extension Service offices throughout Michigan is a special newsletter series aimed at supporting the working woman and her family and helping them deal with these changes. Called “Employed Mothers Families and Change”, the newsletters will provide a wealth of information to help sort the myths from the realities of family life when mom becomes an employee as' well as a parent, spouse and home manager. Topics like dealing with guilt; challenges faced by single working mothers; balancing demands of home, j’ob and childbearing; how mom’s working affects children; and how your family can help, will be covered in the newsletters. They will be mailed beginning in March. The cost of the series is only $1. To subscribe to “Em­ ployed Mothers — Families and Change”, call Ann Ross, Eaton County Extension home economist, at 543-2310 by Feb. 20, 1981, or write to 126 N. Bostwick, Charlotte, MI 48813. 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I I Johnny's Food Mart SPARTAN REGULAR OR DIPPIN POTATO CHIPS 16w?z^COULPIMOINT E1 XWPIITRHES$5FE00BRPUUARRCYHA21S.E .1 1981 � https://barrycountyhistoryportal.org/files/original/21/795/MapleValleyNews_1981-02-24.pdf 352d0a5c346975e5641e20bc3fdffd6f PDF Text Text Hastings Public Library 121 S. Church Hastings, M. 49 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. 109 ■ No. 38 - Tuesday. February 24, 1981 Thaw brings minor flooding to Nashville area The swollen Thornapple River caused minor flooding in Nashville following last week's thaw, providing a grim reminder of more serious problems suffered further downstream in Thornapple Lake and in the Middleville area. In Nashville, white water churned over the river dam and con­ tinued its course toward the lake. The rising water virtually encircled the residence nearest the dam on the east side of the river, creating a small lake adjacent to Water Alley. Other homes facing the alley had water-logged back yards, and there was a quantity of water standing on parts of the park site now under development by the Riverside Recreational Development Corp. Near Nashville's old Riverside ball park, southwest of the business district, high water hemmed in construction equipment and pipe for the village's sewer expansion project, now at a temporary standstill due to inclement weather. Flooding on the north side of Thornapple Lake Isolated a number of cottages, including these along Brooks Dr. The rising lake water stopped just inches below the floor level of most homes, but others had interior damage. As the Thornapple River swelled, it hemmed in construction equipment and materials for Nashville's sewer expansion project. The flooding only produced new waters to explore for the flock of ducks on Thornapple Lake. [Maple Valley News photo) �The Maple Volley News, Nashville, Tuesday February 24, 1981 — Page 2 Nashville News maple syrup were produced, by the NSA. At the time of this report Friday morning, the holding tank at the Sugar Shanty was about two-thirds full. Boiling was to start as soon as the 1,500 gallon storage tank was filled with sap. Lack of freezing nighttime temperatures had temporarily slowed the sap run by Thursday. Laurie Tobias, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Carl Tobias of Nashville earned a “1” rating as a violinist in district solo competition for high school band and or­ chestra students held recently at Calvin College in Grand Rapids. This top rating entitles Laurie, a senior at Hastings High School, to advance to state­ level competition in the spring. Mrs. Clarie Tobias and Mrs. Nellie Moon, both local, were feted Sunday at a dual birthday celebration dinner hosted by Mr. and Mrs. Carl Tobias and family of Nash­ ville. Also present for the occasion were Mrs. Esta Day and Gertrude Tobias, both of Nashville and Mrs. Leora Smith of Hastings. Steven and Janet Parr of Charlotte recently donated to Putnam Public Library a quantity of tintype and cabinet card photos from the estate of the late Leon and Violet (Hoffman) Stanton of Charlton Park Road, who were grandparents to Mrs. Parr. Many of the early pictures appear to be of members of the family of Maple Valley schools were closed for the sixth con­ secutive school day last Monday, due to treacherous rural roads slick with ice. However, by Wednesday temperatures had soared into the 50's. By Thursday, Nashville's heretofore abundant supply of snow and ice had virtually disap­ peared, the only remnants in the village being dingy mounds clustered here and there at curbside. Our unexpected February thaw blessed Nashville and vicinity with several days of warmth and occasional glimpses of sunshine which considerably lifted the spirits of many winter-weary residents. The unseasonably warm weather was blamed for dense overnight and mor­ ning fogs which blanketed our area a number of days last week. Low visibility hampered travel and many area schools delayed the start of classes for an hour or two, but Maple Valley’s schedule was not affected. Along with the thaw came the annual tapping of maples in the village for Nashville’s community syrup-making project, a tradition since 1942. Local Boy Scouts did most of the legwork, setting buckets and collecting the first sap runs, commencing early last week. The operation is Under the guidance of the Nashville Syrup Association,which’ has set the 1981 gallon price at $19. Last year, 850 gallons of It is important for husbands and wives to share information on savings and checking accounts life insurance policies, stock and bond certificates all investment matters, pension plans and death benefits owing. The surviving widow can be in deep financial trouble unless she knows of all such assets and benefits she must apply for. 'Voqt- FUNEtyU DIRECTORS FUNERAL HOME in Nashville Phone 852-084G Sunday School ..10 Sunday: A.M. Worship ..11 P.M. Worship ... 7 Wednesday Evening: Prayer Meeting .. 7 a.m. ’ a.m. p.m Albert Lentz, s nf Jacob Lentz, founder Lentz Table Company ashville. The Albert L family lived in the first“ouse south of the Charles Putnam home, which now is Putnam Public Library. The Peace United Methodist Church at Barryville .will host the annual World Day of Prayer at 7:30 p.m. services Friday, March 6. Four Nashville churches will be participating in the event. Hilda Baas, a longtime local schoolteacher, now retired, was able to shed some light on our last week’s query about the dates of rural school consolidation in this area. Mrs. Baas said she believes the Nashville system was consolidated in the early to mid-1930’s. She knows that the Woodland school consolidation oc­ curred in 1922, since she was a student there at the time. She returned to Woodland as a teacher in 1933, after teaching a few years in rural schools in the area. Early school buses at Woodland, said Mrs. Baas, consisted of black-painted wooden chassis hauled by privately owned trucks. The wooden passenger units equipped with bus seating could easily be disconnected from the cabs, which were owned and operated by farmers and ojher individuals in the area who contracted for the bus routes. This allowed the farmers to use their trucks for other purposes when not transporting students, a necessity especially in the summertime, explained Mrs. Baas. Sunday callers on Mrs. Elsie Ramsey of rural Nash­ ville were her daughter and family, Claudette and Ted Myers of Charlotte and their children: T.R. and Mark Myers arid Robbie Weiler, and their friend Jimmy. Mrs. Rick (Cathy) Vessecchia of Nashville underwent surgery Thur­ sday at Butterworth Hospital in Grand Rapids, and will recuperate at the home of her parents, the Charles Bumgardners of Sunfield. We wish her a very speedy recovery. The Builders Class of the Nashville United Methodist Church will meet at 8 p.m. Wednesday, February 25, at the home ofMr. and Mrs. Joe Andrews on Curtis Road. Nashville residents may now pay their Consumers Power bills at the Little Country Corners Market, two doors south of the bank on Main Street The market recently was designated as a collection statioa Rev. James Varner, a former local pastor at the old Evangelical United Brethem Church, was a Thursday visitor in town and called on his longtime friend, Rev. Leonard Putnam of the Nashville United Methodist Church. Rev. Varner now lives in Jackson. The 59th wedding an­ niversary of Mr. and Mrs. Vern Hawblitz of Nashville was marked by a Sunday gathering of their immediate family for cake and ice cream at the Hawblitz home. Present were Mr. and Mrs. Larry Hawblitz and Terese; and Mr. and Mrs.- Dale (Ortha) Bishop, all of Battle Creek. Mr. and Mrs. Blair Hawblitz of rural Nashville, who were unable to be at the Sunday gathering, were Friday evening callers on their parents. Mr. and Mrs. Dale Doty of Charlotte were Saturday dinner guests of his mother, Mrs. Bertha Becker of Nash­ ville. Sunday callers at the Becker home were Mr. and Mrs. Roger Hardenburg and children and Mr. and Mrs. Elmer Hardenburg, all of Eagle. -Mrs. Bertha Becker ac­ companied Mrs. Verna Frederick of Nashville to Battle Creek last Wednesday to shop. Mrs. Theresa Hess of Nashville has received word that her brother, Fred Zantrop, is seriously ill and confined to the intensive care unit of a Jackson hospital. Mrs. Gloria Johncock of Nashville returned Jiome last Monday after a delightful 12­ day vacation at Colorado Springs, where she visited her daughter, Sheryl West and family. Mrs. Johncock flew from Kent County In­ ternational Airport and noted snow on the ground all the way to Denver, but between that point and Colorado Springs there was a distinct demarcation where the snowline abruptly stopped. Many ski resorts in the Springs area are suf­ fering this year due to lack of snow. There was hone on the ground at Rainbow Falls, located an hour’s drive from Colorado Springs in a canyon area, where Sheryl took her mother to watch exciting motorcycle ice racing on a man-made lake. Though the lake was frozen, there was no snow and the warm temperatures allowed them to enjoy a picnic lunch. The highlight of Mrs. Johncock’s visit was the celebration of Sheryl’s birthday on February 11. After dinner out, Gloria had invited many of Sheryl’s close friends in for cake and ice cream. A topic of conversation was a singing telegram that had been delivered earlier in the day to Sheryl at Joy Manufacturing, where she works as an inventory control clerk. The message from a friend was sung by a young lady dressed in a short tuxedo and leading a monkey on a leash, which Sheryl was obliged" to hold during the performance. Although Gloria arrived in “sweater weather,” the temperature at Colorado Springs dropped suddenly to seven degrees below zero the day before Sheryl’s birthday. The town came to a temporary standstill, but the situation eased the next day. During her visit, Mrs. Johncock had lunch with former Nashville resident Sherry (Lursema) Arnold and also had an opportunity to visit with former local resident Vickie Rose. In addition, she en­ joyed touring the Garden of the Gods, attending a basketball game with grandchildren Scott and Julie and a friend of Sheryl’s; and daily viewing magnificent Pike’s Peak from the window of her daughter’s home. The first birthday of little Emilie Gould was the oc­ casion for a family gathering Sunday at the home of her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Wayne (Sherry) Gould of Nashville. Present for the occasion were Barbara and Larry Hawblitz and daughter Terese, and Loretta and Wayne Neil, all UNITED METHODIST CHURCH North State, Nashville TRINITY FULL GOSPEL CHURCH REV. LEONARD PUTNAM 219 Washington St., Nashville CHURCH OF THE NAZARENE ^OOQOOQr* 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. Spring Styles Monday thru Friday 9-5 Callfor an appointment J5 J)ffancy. 5 157 S. Main, Vermontville, Ml Ph. 726-0330 RICHARD WADSWORTH South Main, Vermontville Adult Sunday School ... 10:30 a.m. Church Service.. 11 a.m. MAPLEGROVE BIBLE CHURCH FIRST CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH PEACE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH OF BARRYVILLE PASTOR PAUL L. BOGER 6043 Scott Rd. (M-79) REV. DAVE FLEMING ^ooceeooooeooc^ Sun. A.M. Worship .9:15 Sunday School..... 10:15 p.m. 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 REV. MOLLY TURNER PASTOR STEVEN L. REID ST. CYRIL05404360 203 N. State, Nashville Sunday Mass . 9:30 a.m. Holy Day Masses celebrated at 7:00 p.m. r the evening before REV. ROBERT CONSANI 8593 Cloverdale Road ('/> 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. Church Worship .11 a.m. (Nursery Care Available) Fellowship Time After Worship. 301 Fuller St., Nashville Sunday School . 9:45 a.m. Sunday School .. 10 a.m. Sunday:: Sunday:Sunday: A.M. Worship 10:45 a.m. A.M. . . Worship ors p ...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. UNITED METHODIST CHURCH of Battle Creek; Petie Latta, Mrs. Ona Hinckley’ Betty and Jim Pierce, and Mrs. Beverly Oleson and son, Andy, all of Nashville. Rev. and Mrs. E. F. Rhoades and Mrs.- Naomi Watson of Nashville were at Bristol Lake Wednesday to visit the Rhoades’ daughter, Mrs. Bernice Conklin, who recently underwent surgery at Pennock Hospital., She is recovering well. A Sunday caller at the Rhoades home was Mrs. Lori Hughes of Battle Creek, a grand­ daughter to Rev. and Mrs. Rhoades. A weekend guest of Mr. and Mrs. Leonard (Veda) Shull of Nashville was her granddaughter, Lisa Guy of Battle Creek. Sunday callers at the Shull home were Mr. and Mrs. Jerry Guy and children of Augusta. Miss Mary Pennock of Hastings was a Monday evening visitor. Steven Reid, pastor of the Peace United Methodist Church at Barryville, will temporarily change places Sunday with Rev. Lynn Wagner of the Country Chapel at Dowling and Banfield UMC as part of a March 1st Pulpit Exchange day, an annual event among United Methodist Churches in the area. Mr. and Mrs. George (Dorothy) York of Portland were'in Nashville Monday, bringing cake and gifts to pay a birthday call on her aunt, Mrs. Nellie Moon. The recent Memories story on Banty Cramer brought comments by letter from Kenneth A. Meade of Franklin and Wayne Fuller of Toledo, both former local residents and faithful readers of the News. “I learned a lot about Banty Cramer from your Memories article,” wrote Meade. “Banty was was quite quite a character and I am sure he is remembered by anyone who For your AREA CHURCH SCHEDULES A.M. Worship. 9:45 a.m. .Sunday School ..11 a.m. p.m. Youth Fellowship Sunday........... 6 p.m. PASTOR RANDY REED Bible Study Thur.. 8 p.m. REV. J. G. BOOMER By Susan Hinckley 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 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... Special Prayer for your needs �h mi® i fe h 1 h 'uneiildtato r j ilK’OTtab ;a£ rtdt’ mlt lai tan re 01 a Jffllta'll j j nuaMhiwrt was around Nashville in the 1920’s.” Meade said that until he read the Memories story, he did not know that Baqty had done outhouse cleaning. “Wasn’t there someone else who preceeded him in that business," asked Meade, “some one who had a long white beard, who lived by himselfnear the river and who died sometime in the 20’s?” (Perhaps our readers cah answer that.) “The article about Mr. Cramer was a very good one,” wrote Wayne Fuller, who said he remembered a little about him. “He practiced the art of locating drilling sites by the divining rod,” noted' Fuller. He recalled when he was about 10 or 12 years old, his father engaged Claire Cole to drill a well on an 8-acre track of pasture land about a mile and a half east of where the Fuller family lived in the Quailtrap School district. “Banty Cramer was his helper,” Wrote Fuller. “Needless to say, a very good well was obtained.” Divining was done by holding a crotched stick cut from a tree branch in both hands with the main shoot of the stick extending in front. “When you are over a good water vein the free end of the stick will pull down toward the ground,” explained Fuller. “I used to try it but it never worked for me.” He suggested that Clair Cole might make an interesting Memories topic some time. Kenneth Meade also had an idea for a Memories subject who sounds rather intriguing. “If there is enough material available, one who might make an' interesting story is Mrs. Beard, who played a fife for soldiers taking off for World War I in 1917-18,” wrote Meade. “I understand she also played the fife for young men leaving for the Spanish American War in 1898. They called her husband ‘Tip-Toe’ because of the way be walked.” Meade was unsure whether any descendants of the family still live in Nash- PROFESSIONAL BUSINESS DIRECTORY LIMESTONE & MARL ville. Janet Wright of Charlotte was named top weekly weight loss winner when God’s No-Munch Bunch met Monday for the weigh-in at the Nashville Baptist Church. A grocery bridal shower Tuesday evening, February 14, at the Nashville Baptist Church will honor Barbara Harris of Vermontville, who will be married in March to Gregory Burpee of Nashville. A family roller skating outing is planned by the Nashville Baptist Church for Thursday evening, February 26, at the Adams Rink in Charlotte. Time of the event is 6:30 to 9:00 p.m. Mr. and Mrs. Harold (Jo) Christiansen of Nashville attended the Valentine’s Day wedding of Michelle Van Kleef and Michael Hayes at the Green Lake Calvary Church near Caledonia. The groom, son of Mr. and Mrs. William Hayes of rural Hastings, is a nephew to Mrs. Christiansen. She is a Sister to Mrs. Hayes. Nearly 300 persons at­ tended the recent Snowbird Gospel Sing at the Nashville Baptist Church last Tuesday. The event was a benefit for the Nashville Christian Academy, a K-12 Christian school located in the education wing of the local Church of the Nazarene. A good offering was received, and Rev. Richard Wad­ sworth, Supt. of NCA, ex­ pressed thanks on behalf of the academy - to everyone who attended and con­ tributed. The Monday Night Special, a local bluegrass gospel, earned rave reviews for their lead-off performance at the show. They were followed by out-of-town gospel groups: the CapitolAires of Lansing; the Hammond Family and the New Life Singers, both of Hastings. The Ray Overholts, Battle Creek gospel singers, emceed the event. Youngsters from the Nashville Church of the Nazarene will attend a Zone Youth Rally Friday, February 27, at the Grand Ledge Church of the Nazarene. Singing in concert attheS p.m. event will be the Michigan District IMPACT team. The Nashville Church of the Nazarene will sponsor a family roller skating party Tuesday, March,3, at the roller rink at Holt. A bus will depart the local church at 6 p.m. for the outing. The staff at the Nashville Christian Academy will be in Perry, Michigan, on March 3 to attend a seminar for schoolteachers and classroom monitors. The session, to be held at the Baptist Church there, is sponsored by the Michigan Christian School Association. The local academy will be closed all day Tuesday. Sympathy is extended to the family of William J. Bitgood, Sr., a well-kno<vn local resident and former Nashville businessman, who died Thursday at Barry County Medical Care Facility following a lengthy illness. Bill retired in 1974 from the Farmers’ Gas and Oil Company in Nashville after 19 years service in the local retail outlet. He previously had worked as a livestock hauler in the Nash­ ville area. He ancThis wife, the former Velva Penfold, celebrated their 50th wed­ ding anniversary last summer. They were married July 4,1930, in Nashville and had resided here most of their married life. He is survived by his wife; two sons, Robert of Woodland; William (John), Jr., of Nash­ ville; and a daughter, Mrs. Larry (June) Decker of Nashville. There are 12 grandchildren and 4 great­ grandchildren. Services were held at 11 a.m. Monday at Vogt’s. Condolences also are extended to Mr. and Mrs. Dewey Castelein, Jr., of Nashville, on the death last week of his brother, Marion, a disabled Navy veteran who died last week in Florida. Services were conducted here at Vogt’s at 1 p.m. Monday. The Maple Valley News, Nashville, Tuesday, February 24, 1961 — Page 3 Merchants warned about bogus checks Sgt. Eugene Koetje, acting police chief of Nashville, is warning area merchants to be on the lookout for bogus checks. Two checks totaling over $564. recently were cashed by a local merchant and both are fradulent. Sgt. Koetje says he suspects the payee in both cases is ficticious. One of the checks was imprinted with the identification of Main Hardware, a Battle Creek business that has not been in Sugaring-off” to highlight Vermontville meeting When members and possible source of financial friends of the Vermontville help to complete the Historical Society gather at 7 restoration of the Academy. p.m. this Thursday evening Friends wishing to join this in the Congregational annual event are asked to Church for their regular bring small dishes to stir potluck supper and program, their syrup in. they also will beenjoying the old New England custom of sugaring-off. Amos and Joyce Haigh, members of both the sponsoring society and the Maple Syrup Festival Association, will be handling the silgaring-off. Mrs. Chris MacGregor, chairman of the Eaton County Historical Com­ mission, will provide the program. She will be up­ dating the work that has been done in rennovating the Old Court House in Charlotte. ‘Mrs. MacGregor will also be suggesting operation for ten years. The blank check may have been stolen from an old supply of checks, theorizes Koetje. The other check was a counterfeit payroll check imprinted with the iden­ tification of Chevrolet Gear & Axle of Detroit, a division of General Motors. Both checks were presented without proper identification. Sgt. Koetje is attempting to contact all area mer­ chants to warn them of the bogus check problem and to encourage them to always seek proper identification when cashing checks, 'in­ cluding all pertinent driver’s license data. Softball meeting scheduled Mar. 5 Organizational meeting for Maple Valley men’s league. AIL interested parties please attend. Room 2A, Maple Valley High School, March 5, 7 p.m. (3-4) NOW - Checking with Interest. Obituaries (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. FREEWATER TESTI I Reasonable Fees!! (517) 852-9564 — NASHVILLE — Ask for Dan! I Marion D. Castelein NASHVILLE — Services were held Monday at Vogt Funeral Home for Marion D. Castelein, 53, a retired First Class Petty Officer, U.S. Navy, who died February 17 at Orlando, Florida. He is the son of former Nashville resident, Melvin D.* Castelein, Sr., now of Largo, Florida. He was born at Marshall, reared in Wayne, and moved to Battle Creek in his teens. He enlisted there in the U.S. Navy during World War II and served in the Pacific. After the war, he was in­ volved in atomic testing in that area. He was an elec­ trician’s mate and was a graduate of numerous technical schools. He became disabled in the early 1960’s and had been confined to a wheelchair since that time. He retired' about four years after his disability. He was a member of Disabled American Veteran, Post No. 7 of Battle Creek. In addition to his father, he is survived by two sons, Thomas of Woodstown, New Jersey; and Michael of Ft. Worth Texas; one daughter, Mrs. Randy (Carol Ann) Justice of Monroe, La.; two brothers, Melvin Dj Castelein, Jr., of Nashville, and George, of Orlando; a sister, Mrs. Dorotha Warren of Largo, Florida; and four grandchildren. William J. Bitgood NASHVILLE Mr. William J. Bitgood, 72, died Thursday, February 19, 1981 at Barry County Medical Care Facility. He was born August 31,1908 in Montcalm, Michigan, the son of William W. and Bertha (Coleman) Bitgood. He married Velva Penfold July 4, 1930 in Nashville. He was a retail dealer of Fargo Oil Company in Nash­ ville. Mr. Bitgood is survived by his wife, Velva; two sons, Robert of Woodland and John of Nashville; one daughter, Mrs. Larry (June) Decker of Nashville; twelve grandchildren and four great-grandchildren. Funeral services were held at 11 a.m. Monday, February 23, from the Vogt Funeral Home in Nashville. Rev. James Dodson of­ ficiated. Burial was in Lakeview Cemetery, Nash­ ville. 6 Month Money Market Certificate 6 montht - SI 0.000.00 Minimum 15.799 .010 ' Federal regulations prohibit compounding of interest during the term of this agreement. Rate varies each week wee for new certificates or renewals but once you hove Invested in your Money Market Certificate, your quoted quot rate is fixed for the full six months. 2V2 year VARIABLE RATE Money Market Certificate OConifiiuoui compounding eSSOO 00 minimum amount q Rate chanqet every two week*. but once you* cetlrficate Mt been purcMted. your Mte it tiled foe 2’6 yeeet CURRENT 12.000 RATE: 12.937 FROM YOUR 2’4 YEAR CERTIFICATE CoirtiMraMly �The Maple Volley New*. Nashville, Tuesday, February 24,1981 — Page 4 Early Nashville leader helped capture Lincoln's assassin (Author’s note: We could not have written this account without the untiring research efforts of Steven G. Miller of Chicago, a Lincoln Assassination scholar. Our sincere thanks to him for his help, and to Mrs. Dorothy L. Stasi of Portland. Oregon, granddaughter of Emory Parady, for furnishing photos and other family data.) Emory Parady was determined to be a solider. Perhaps he knew that he had a date with destiny. When the 17-year-old New York lad enlisted in M’Comb’s Plattsburg Regiment in the fall of 1861, his father went to the company commander and secured Emory’s release because he was underage. But three years later, after his father had moved . to Illinois, young Parady, then a 20-year-old New York farmer, again enlisted - this time with Sprague’s Light Cavalry (Company H, 16th N.Y. Volunteers). Less than a year later, Pvt. Parady played a compelling role in American history. He was among a unit of 26 enlisted men who captured John Wilkes Booth, assassin of President Abraham Lincoln. Pvt. Parady was one of two soliders who dashed into a burning barn near Port Royal, Virginia, and carried the mortally-wounded Booth outside. He heard the assassin’s last whispered words. Eighteen years later, As a 21-year-old Army private in 1865, Emory Parady (shown here about 1910) helped carry mortally-wounded John Wilkes Booth from a burning Virginia barn and heard the assassin's last words. Parady moved to Nashville 5 years later; became a prominent civic leader and postmaster. Parady was president of the Village of Nashville. Emory came to Nashville in December 1870, just five and a half years after his historic encounter with Booth. His recollections of that event became a popular annual feature in the Nash­ ville News, which began publication on October 1873, three years after Parady’s arrival in town. The Booth Capture story generally appeared near the an­ niversary of Lincoln’s birth or death. Undoubtedly regarded as a local hero in his day, Parady was a cobbler by trade. “My father was an expert at making boots,” said his son Silas in a March 1937 interview published in the Oregon Journal, after the family had moved west and the elder Parady had died. “He charged from $12 to $15 a pair.” Emory Parady was a shoeand boot-maker both in Michigan and Oregon. In Nashville, his shop probably was located in the building now commonly called the “dug out,” situated on the northeast corner of the Main and Sherman streets in­ tersection. (An early News account describes Parady’s shop as “across from the post office,” which at that time was situated in the present-day Dairy Delite store, below the old Central Telephone Co.) Bom April 9,1844, at Beck­ mantown in Clinton County, New York, Emory was the fifth of 12 children of Edward and Mary E. Paradis, Quebeck natives who anglicized the family name after moving across the Canada - N.Y. border. When young Emory’s, first attempt to become a solider was thwarted, he became a farmer until enlisting on Sept. 13,1864, for a period of one year in Sprague’s Light Cavalry. All the children of Emory and Frances Parady except Silas ('seated, center) were born in Nashville. Albert (Cortes) and Elizabeth are standing; Nellie and Blanche, two years apart in age, are in front row. Following rheumatic fever at 16, Silas used crutches the rest of his life. After 37 years in Nashville, Emory Parady moved his family to Portland, Oregon, where he died in 1924. The location of the Parady home in Nashville is uncertain, though it may still be standing. It is believed Emory’s cobbler shop was located in the "dug-out "dug-out' on Main St. Parody's local properties may have been bought with his share of the $100,000 reward for capturing the slayer of President Lincoln. He was in a number of minor Civil War battles and was .captured by Mosby’s guerrillas near Warrenton, Virginia. Pvt. Parady escaped into a swamp and made his way back to his command. After the assassination of President Lincoln on April 14, 1865, the 16th N.Y. Cavl. was one of the first units engaged in the search for the assassin. They searched the area south and west of Washington. A few days later, the unit was ordered from Camp Vienna to Washington, where it was detailed as part of the military escort for Lincoln’s funeral. On the 24th, the U.S. war department ordered the unit led by Lt. Edward P. Daugherty to go “as speedily as possible in pursuit of J. Wilkes Booth.” The unit of 26 enlisted men (including Parady) was accompanied by National Police detec­ tives L. C. Baker and E. J. Conger. “We marched to the Potomac and were soon on board the little steamer Ida, which took us down the Potomac as far as Bell Plains,” wrote Parady in an 1880 account for the Nash­ ville News. After landing at 10 p.m., continued Parady, “we were ordered to strap sabers to our saddles and march along as quietly as possible and not speak above a whisper.” An all-night march brought them to the Rap­ pahannock River the next afternoon and “there w^ got track of the one we were after,” wrote Parady. “While crossing the river on a flat boat manned by two mulattoes, they gave us a description of Booth and Harrold, (who) had crossed the previous day with a party of Mosby’s men, led by Capt. Jett.” The cavalrymen soon nabbed Jett in a hotel at Bowling .Green, 15 miles from the river. He sub­ sequently led the Federal troops to Garrett’s farm near Port Royal, Virginia, where Booth and Harrold were spending the night in a barn, unaware that they had been padlocked in by Garrett’s young Rebel soldier son, who said he had feared the men would steal his father’s horses. “Booth had given his name (to the Garretts) as John W. Boyd, doubtless to correspond with the initials J. W. B. on the back of his left hand,” noted Parady in the Nashville News story. The cavalrymen promptly surrounded the barn. Parady was in the lead: “I spurred my horse and quickly got to the barn, and while going around it heard a rustling of straw inside, went and in­ formed Lt. Daugherty... who appeared pleased that we were about to succeed.” The elder Garrett and Jett were tied to trees nearby and guards were posted. The other soldiers dismounted and took positions around the barn. Repeated calls for the suspects to surrender brought queries from Booth as to who they were and why they wanted him, and a claim that he “was on the way to Mexico to make a fortune.” Parady’s account con­ tinues: “Booth strongly insisted upon having terms granted him, wanted us to step back a few paces, then he would come out and fight us singly, saying, ‘I will fight and die like a man.’ He told us to shoot him through the heart, not... the head.” Harrold soon exited unarmed and- surrendered, claiming no connection with Booth. The latter confirmed this by shouting, “Capt., that man is innocent.” Negotiations with Booth continued. “During this time one of our party drew a little straw through a crack in the barn and touched a lighted match to it,” wrote Parady. The blaze soon illuminated Booth, as the soldiers peeked through cracks in the building. Parady continued: “On discovering the fire, Booth stepped near it with carbine in hand, looked at it for a moment, then turned and walked back a few steps, paused, and with a deter­ mined look was evidently ■watching for an opportunity to shoot the first man that came in sight. Then B. Corbett who was to the rear of the barn and near Booth, placed his revolver to a crack and shot, the ball striking Booth in the neck. As soon as the shot was fired, Sgt. Wendell and myself ran to the door, went in on the double-quick, found Booth sitting on the floor with carbine by his side.” Parady then quickly placed his hands on Booth’s belt to prevent him from drawing a knife or pistol (he had two of each). “Booth’s largest knife had blood dried on both sides of the blade,” noted Parady. “The fire spread so rapidly that we had to carry him out and while laying him on the ground, he whispered, ‘Tell Mother I died for my country, I thought it for the best’.” The soldiers then moved Booth to the veranda of the Garrett house and procurred the services of a Rebel surgeon who did all he could for the man. “But it was of no avail,” wrote Parady, “the shot was fatal and Booth died about sunrise April 26. The troops took Booth’s dead body and prisoner Harrold and delivered both to authorities at the Washington Naval Yard on the night of the 26th. Parady was mustered out of the Army the following month, in a war department cutback of active duty troops. For his participation in the capture of Booth, Parady was awarded a private’s share of the $100,000. reward money: There was a delay in payment, but he finally recieved $1,568.30. Parady may have used some of his reward money to purchase Nashville property. In November 1866, he had married Frances Barnes in Ottawa County and the couple lived at Lamont before moving to Ionia Co. in 1867. they came to Nashville three years later. Early News accounts indicate Parady’s high standing in the community.. He served at various times as assessor, school board member, township super­ visor, postmaster, village president, and justice of the peace - a post which earned him the traditional title of Squire. In that capacity,, he often presided over packed local courtrooms to settle disputes which had oc­ casionally erupted into public brawls in a town where whiskey flowed freely. In January 1881, Parady was appointed by President Garfield to be Nashville postmaster. When an ap­ parently political move attempted to unseat him in 1884, a protest petition bearing signatures of many local Parady fans was sent to the Postmaster General in Washington. Parady evidently served as Castleton Township supervisor in 1881, as a February News item noted that “due to intense cold and considerable unemployement, Supervisor Parady has had more than the usual number of-calls to lode after the poor, who are suffering from want of food Memories, cont. next page — �The Maple Valley News, Nashville, Tuesday, February 24,1981 __Page 5 Nashville PTO update By Ardyce Robotham President, Nashville PTO This-school year seems to be flying by. The PTO has one more big project for this school year and it’s coming up soon. The Spring Carnival will be held March 20, from 5:30 - 8:30 at Fuller Street School. Brenda Hawkins is. General Chairman this year. Susan Butler is Games Chairman, Jean Reed, Concessions; Marsha Ainsley, Raffle (Childrens and Adult); and Sylvia Fisher, Promotion. If anyone would like to help with the Carnival and MdllOriCS, continued ,t KJ ?:s^ •'’k *tsf ulMta*S" i ulM*" 5*$te *ais s^tS«6 11 «hfc,, Shu * ik Inn list i ••ftiiinjBj 3W * Sqs IiWt ** **’•« nrtJijfa Jijfa if 'M» steifkMim •Kill (gg IW Itetwi^ reaffld 01 |g ibl" ■ sited rtraiwsp ram te:tnr an liteSh 'trim! meitasH ijt.il Otoitapi: ■at ctwple MI Ii tt MiWitiMlll*! IK.IteyoBkii and fuel.” Township orders were issued where Parady deemed aid was merited. He served the 1883-84 term as village president; was active in the Barry County Republican party; and in 1886 was a member of the Examining Committee for West Point candidates from Michigan's 3rd Congressional District. By 1907, the Parady family had had enough of Michigan’s harsh winters and looked west for more favorable climate. Emory, his wife and three daughters followed the lead of sons Silas and Albert who had earlier gone to Oregon and California. Parady’s grandchildren still live on the West Coast. Emory settled near Portland, Oregon, and when he died March 15, 1924, was buried there. His headstone notes his role in American history. TOP HAT CHIMNEY SWEEPS • Fast • Professional • Dust-.Free REASONABLE RATES Evenings & weekends... 852-0911 you have not already in­ dicated it to someone, please notify Brenda Hawkins. We need many helpers to make the evening a real success for the students. (Send a note to your child’s teacher saying ypu can help with the Carnival.) Brenda Hawkins as Chairman with the help of Nancy Burd, Sharon Smith and Susie Butler conducted a very successful Spice Sale with profits totalling $570. Becky Stark’s second grade class and Vicki Polanski’s sixth grade class were the winners for selling the most spices. Sharon Smith, chairman, was assisted by Cindy Teft, Judith Lancaster, Jim Robotham, Alyce D’Onofrio, Brenda Hawkins, Nancy Burd and Susie Butler in handling' the Christmas Ornament sale which profitted $2066. Clara Arvizu and Gerri Long were chairmen for the class contests. Every class was a winner at Fuller and Kellogg and were treated to a party of cake and ice cream. Also 57 students won silver dollars for their sales and Hugh Mitchell won a stereo when his name was drawn from a list of hard working salespeople. Santa’s Secret Shop was held just before Christmas. We kept prices down so the students could have more fun shopping. The profit was $270 plus a lot of happy shoppers! Marsha Ainsley, Sandy Shaub, Sally Stall and Barbara Sprague were sharing the top respon­ sibility with the help of Susie Butler, Loretta Pixley, Nancy Burd, Ruth Hickey, Barbara Brandt, Cindy Teft, Vanesse Carpenter, Sharon Reese, Norma Shank, Janice Lamie, Joyce Snow, Susan Dunham, Barbara Bouwens, Peggy Jaeger, Sharon Brumm, Pam Appleman, Ardyce Robotham and Sylvia Fisher. Hopefully we didn’t miss anyone who helped because if you were there you know your help was needed and greatly 3»d fraftKHi Uttfl iteWi Briyfe® iditiit W' BtSlS * Hessn Hessnlii®* ca'ed ssa<d! 5^ Delta- *dj » taA taA ®t[nstaidij1 028wb with 16” or 18” bar Special... $28995 x fi fii itrta Stihl Chain Saw Sale. Reg. $324.95 local t®*. f»stp jdif-tjimiUj $ jj®? Stihl® Model 028WB ibere 0 Wib id* fi id Bf’lli rift Special... $19995 i** 010AV with 14" or 16" bar. Has case and .extra chain. Reg. $229.95 J*‘W JW 1^ STIHL lf !■£ Stihl® Model 010AV Jd!J® * ■ 6* SALE NOW THRU FEBRUARY. Stihl the best at less than You'd expect. SPORTING HARDWARE lylf jjb’ J Cincs in°cs II 105 N. main Nasville 852-0713 Vaccines are reducing disease in Michigan; immunization clinics set appreciated. All of these proceeds are going to be used for pur­ In the early 1926s, an chases at school and some .items have already been average of 10,000 people, purchased and are in use. annually, were victims of Each classroom was able to diptheria ip Michigan. To buy $50 of games to be used combat this dangerous disease, during inclement weather or communicable when appropriate. A camera Michigan began to develop a and film was purchased for diptheria vaccine arid of­ use at Fuller Street School to fered it free to doctors for take pictures of school immunization of children. 'By 1937, the number of happenings. Pictures will be displayed for everyone’s deaths from diptheria had appreciation in the future. A dropped to less than 50 per microwave was purchased year, in contrast to over a for the teacher’s lounge at 1,000 each year in the early Fuller Street. Ten camp twenties. Whooping cough, scholarships were given for typhoid fever, measles, polio 6th grade camp: Money will and smallpox, however, be given each class to work continued to plague the on a family craft project' to state. In 1940, whooping cough be completed in the Spring. This will take the place of our Mother’s Day Sale. Santa was able to give gifts at Christmas and awards for Vermontville Firemen will attendance were given at sponsor their 59th annual PTO meetings. Plans are dance at 9 p.m. Saturday, being made to purchase an March 7 in the fire barn. amplification system and Music will feature Carl . and the Playboys. Door possibly a portable stage. The Soup Label Goal was prizes will be awarded. Proceeds from the event reached and thank you to everyone who stripped their will be used to help the soup cans and made this Vermontville Fire Depart­ possible. An automatic ment update its radio sound filmstrip projector is equipment in the fire barn. Donations for dance being ordered. The students enjoyed the treats, winter tickets are $6 per couple and carnival, and movie for well $3 for a single. Advanced tickets may be earned rewards. Thank you purchased from any fireman to Dave Doozan; Nancy Ricketts and Susan Butler for coordinating the contest and activities. Phone 945-9554 Don’t forget to keep collecting Post Fitness Seals so we can get some free sports equipment for the students at Fuller and Kellogg, The following thank you letters from children at Kellogg School were sent to the PTO in appreciation for floor hockey equipment recently purchased for the school by the PTO. The references to “pencils” refers to gifts given to the children at Christmas by the PTO, vaccine was distributed free to physicians and health departments. By 1949, mumps vaccine began to be utilized, followed by polio vaccine in 1954 and 1957. The development of effective vaccines for measles and rubella occurred in the 1960s. Success in the prevention and in the twentieth century control of communicable disease has been largely brought about- by im­ munization. Continued success depends upon each of us accepting respon­ sibility for having each member of your family and ourselves protected by Come to the firemen’s dance! or by calling Rod Harmon,726-0212. COUPON Bring this coupon in and receive... Candy Mold Regular $2.00 value with $3.00 purchase. Limit one per customer. Offer good until February 28. Open 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Mon. - Sat.; closed Wed. & Sun. Marti’s Magic Candy and Supplies 12718 Nash Hwy., Clarksville 2'/a miles south of Clarksville. for Want-Ads Dar Mrs. Robotham, Thank you for giving us the hockey equipment. We will use it a lot. Our other hockey equipment was about to give out. Tell the others thank you. Thank you for the pencils. We will use them too. Sincerely, Ronda Steinbrecher Dear Mrs. Robotham, Thank you for the floor hockey equipment. We really like it. Thank the other P.T.O. members too. We will us it a lot. The goalies lode funny with the eye glasses. Thank you again. Yours truly, Angie McCarty P.S. Thank youfor the pencils, Dear Mrs. Robotham, Thank you for the floor hockey equipment. I can’t wait to try it out on Mr. Hustwick. The sticks are very nice and the pucks are bright red. Also thank you for the pencil. I got my favorite color blue. I hope you had a happy 1981., ' Your friend, Mike Chadwick Dear Mrs. Robotham, Thank you for the floor hockey set. Please thank the others' fob. It will have good use. Thank you for the goalies equipment too. Thank you for the pencils. I needed one. Sincerely yours, JScot Lenz proper immunization. Check with your local Health Department if you haye any questions. The Health Department Immunization Clinics are at the following locations and dates: Monday, March 2, from 8:30 a.m. to 11 a.m. and 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. at BarryEaton District Health Department, 220 W. Court Street, Hastings. Wednesday, March 4, from 8:30 a.m. to 11 a.m. and 1 p.m. to 4- p.m. at BarryEaton District Health Department, 528 Beech Street, Charlotte. Wednesday, March 11, 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. Phone 693-2477 COUPON 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 — THE COMMUNITY CENTER Corner of N. Main and Philadelphia Streets within said Village on Monday, March 9,1981 FOR THE PURPOSE OF VOTING FOR THE ELECTION OF THE 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 elector 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 �Th* Mopla Volley New*. Nashville, Tuesday, February 24, 1981 — Poge 6 Pioneer kitchen lesson at Charlton Park Charlton Park invites area elementary students to participate in a one hour after-school lesson on the “Pioneer Kitchen” on Thursday, March 5 at 4 p.m. The lesson will be given in the Bristol Inn, a 'restored stagecoach inn of the 1850s. This educational ad­ venture into America’s past is an attempt to offer area young people a chance to increase their knowledge and understanding by using the museum’s resources. By making artifacts from the past available for use, and by creating situations in which the student is able to mimic activities of the past and encouraging them to think and behave as their ancestors did, the students will be able to feel what living like their ancestors was like. To combine factual information with emotional responses, the student will understand the past and their relationship to it. , In the pioneer kitchen, the student will begin by com­ paring the pioneer kitchen to their home kitchens. Discussion of tools and ac­ tivities of the pioneer kitchen will be followed by par­ ticipating in the use of these. Students will participate in some of the pioneer kitchen activities like churning By Esther Shepard Corn grinding is just one of the activities students will participate in as they learn about the Pioneer Kitchen at Charlton Park. (Photo supplied) butter, making corn bread and stew, carrying water, etc. Because of the time element involved, this lesson may run until 6 -p.m., however, parents of the participants are invited to participate. Please contact Charlton Park, 945-3775, to register. The cost for this lesson will be $1 per student Board of Review The Castleton Township Board of Review will meet $: at the Castleton Township Hall in Nashville on Mon­ day & Tuesday, March 9 & 10,1981 and as many other •:? days as needed to review the assessment roll of :•:• Castleton Township. Hours: 9:00 a.m. to Noon, 1:00 :•:• to 4:00 p.fn. :•:■ Appraisals were made by the State Tax Commission xon Commercial and Industrial Real Estate. Sales £: studies and appraisals on residential and agricul- •:•) tural real estate were made by the Barry County Equalization Department. Tentative multipliers'to attain 50% are: Agricultural Commercial Industrial Residential 1.0196 2.0097 1.7385 1.1035 Justin W. Cooley, Supervisor Jeff Gordeneer has been elected president of the Vermontville Junior Far­ mers 4-H Club. Other officers elected at the club’s February - 19 meeting were Eric Brown, vice president; Nyle Wells, treasurer; Amy Youngs, secretary; and Heather Brown, assistant secretary. The club voted in eight new members and enjoyed an entertaining program in the An orientation session for all volunteers in -the 4-H Special Riding Program will Values S IRREGULARS— ENVELOPES W M Value "C" Size $ 2 pkgs, for A FRESH and DELICIOUS Packaged XEACH W DIAMOND Eveready 2 pack BATTERIES S HAND TOWELS $2.49 $4 00 45^ Me e ALUMINUM FOIL <kkss .. J' u^x2£pkg. 2 for... । COOKIES all-purpose room at Maplewood School. Monica Hanover of Pot­ terville showed a movie called “Clothes That Work,” featuring how just one outfit can look different by using the right accessories. The club’s next meeting is April 2 when a business discussion will be held regarding the Maple Syrup Festival which wil be held the Iasi weekend in April. Orientation set for 4-H special riding program UIRTHinGTOn/ BIRTHDR 160 Count and $1 per parent, payable at the time of the lesson, Thursday, March 5 at 4 p.m. Meet at the Bristol Inn located in Charlton Park’s historic village. Vermontville Jr. Farmers elect new officers CASTLETON TOWNSHIP Reg. 8?' Vermontville news 3 pkgs. for $2°° i Close to home... Honest to goodness bargains... WE HAVE ‘EM !! Your Everything Store" 115-117 N. Main — NASHVILLE be held on Saturday, March 7, at 1 p.m. in Kardel Hall on the Charlotte fairgrounds. Topics to be Covered during the session include program organization, responsibilities of volunteers and a brief explanation of various disabilities. There will be also an opportunity for hands-on experience with a horse, including getting on a horse. The Special Riding Program will be held on Fridays from 12:30 to 5:30 p.m. at Meadowview School on Packard Hwy. Sessions on March 27 and April 3 will be held inside for review. Riding will begin on April 17 and continue through June 5. Volunteers are especially needed for riding sessions. Anyone who can help should contact Stephanie Wells, 543­ 1301, and plan to attend the orientation on March 7. Action - Ads FOR SALE: 36” continuous clean gas stove in excellent condition, and GM child’s car seat. Wanted: 26” girl’s 3-speed bicycle. 852-0879. FOR SALE: Hoover portable washer and dryer, $175. for the pair. Inquire after 1 p.m. 7310 Thornapple Lake Rd., Nashville. Congratulations to Jack and Madelon (Cotton) Pennington on their 40th wedding anniversary February 23. An open house will be held March 1 from 2 to 5 p.m. at Houseman Hall of the First Baptist Church, 309 E. Woodlawn Ave., Hastings. The open house will be hosted by their children, Jack, Jim, John, Jerri and Janet and their families. Madelon is the* daughter of Mrs. Leone Cotton of Brown Rd. and Jack is the son of the late Harry and Leona Pen­ nington. Vermontville Historical Society will meet Thursday, Feb. 26 at 7 p.m. in the Griswold room of the First Congregational Church for a potluck supper, then the annual “sugar-off” party. Reigning Maple Syrup Festival Queen Becky Covell and her newly named successor, Rachel Hartenburg, and her court will be their special guests. Chris MacGregor will be the speaker. Members of the queen’s court are alternate Robin Dickinson, Charlene Marten, Julie Dormer .and Sheri Lynn Harshmer. Susan Dormer will host, a get-together meeting to form an extension club, March 5 at 10 a.m. in her home on Vermontville Hwy., just off West Main St., the former Karl Benson home. Phone 726-1084. Mrs. Elise Offley is at Pennock Hospital for a check-up. A former postmaster from 1950 to 1967, Thomas Ernest Marcum, 78, passed away February 8 at his home on W. Fourth St. He was born in Karol, Oklahoma, the son of James and Elizabeth (Swendell) Marcum. Ernest operated the former Lamb Hardware from 1951 to 1960, was a member of the Fire Department, and Village Clerk and Township Clerk. We offer our condolences to his wife, Agatha Upton, sons Joe and Jim, daughters Anna Lou Hansberger, Judy Gardner of Vermontville and Laquerita Valdrick of Augusta, Georgia. Services were at the Vermontville Bible Church, Pastor Paul Boger officiating, and burial in Woodlawn Cemetery. We are sorry to hear of the death of Mr. Wise, husband of Ruth Harvey, who passed away Monday night, Feb. 16 at Owosso and was brought to Lakeview Cemetery at Nashville Thursday af­ ternoon. Those from here who attended were Mr. and Mrs. Henry Joppie and Mr. and Mrs. JohrxViele. Ruth is the daughter of the late George and Anna (Gearhart) Harvey of Nash­ ville. Word was received of the death of Carrie Hawkins Holzinger, 74, of Fowlerville. Mr. and Mrs. Claude Van Blarcom and Mr. and Mrs. Stenley Howe of N. Ionia Rjl. attended the funeral Friday afternoon, Feb. 20. She leaves one son, Laurence, and three brothers, Leo, Ralph and Duane; Jessie preceded her in death. Her parents were the Elmer Hawkins’. Mrs. Marilyn Halas and Karen were Wednesday visitors of Mrs. Ava Kroger. H&R BLOCK TAX TEST The only deduction or credit you con claim for your children is the personal exemption. True False FALSE. For example, if yours is a two income household, and you incur child are expenses, you should know what Form 2441 means to you. If you don’t, H&R Block does. We'll take the time necessary to understand your complete Sending a card of thanks to someone situation, beause if you A card of thanks, published in the Maple Valley News, is a wonderful way to express your ap­ preciation for the kind and thoughtful gestures others have extended to you. When submitting your card of thanks, either through the mail or at one of the drop-off points, please remember to include your full name and complete address for billing purposes. child are. qualify you may be eligible for up to an $800 tax credit for WELL MAKE THE TAX LAWS WORK FOR YOU H&R BLOCK THE INCOME TAX PEOPLE 102 S. Main, Nashville 852*9666 z HOURS: 9 a.m. to5 p.m. Monday thru Saturday 303 S. Michigan, Hastings 945-5345 HOURS: 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. Mon. thru Fri.; Sat. 9 to 5 Appointments Available Little Country Corners 119 N. Main, Nashville Now taking... Consumer Bills Monday thru Friday, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. McIntosh APPLES $7bu° RED — Delicious APPLES... $8®° Ph. 852-9635 �The Maple Valley News, Nashville, Tuesday. February 24, 1981 __Page 7 County residents attend 4-H horse conference What’s happening in school ? M.V. hosts Jr. High Band Festival . (Editor’s Note - This will be the first of a weekly section to better inform the community of the many positive programs and ac­ tivities that are taking place at the Maple Valley Jr .-Sr. High School and to con­ solidate school news in a special place. We hope that you enjoy it.) exposure to the type of ac­ Gregory Lindsey, director. tivities they will be involved 9:55 Bellvue Middle School in and to hear some quality Band, Steve Britton, bands at the Junior High director. level. Class C Bands 10:20 We hope that community Charlotte Cadet Band II, Bill members will take ad­ Sutherland, director. 10:45 vantage of the opportunity Beagle Middle School and support the festival. Concert Band, Richard Cote, Every band likes to play for director. 11:10 Williamston a big audience and we are 8th Grade Band, Ted hoping that our community Thompson, director. 11:35 will present a generous Judges Conference. Lunch. welcome for each band that 1:00 Maple Valley Jr. High performs. There is no ad­ Band, Roy Johnson, mission charge for any of the director. 1:25 Haslett Middle performances. School Symphonic Band, Lunch facilities and Jonathan Holmes, director. refreshments will be Class B Bands -1:50 Hayes provided the entire day. Middle School Band, Eileen PERFORMANCE Houston, director. SCHEDULE Class A Bands 2:15 Class D Bands • 8:00 Charlotte Cadet Band I, Bill Dansville Middle School Sutherland, director. Band, David Norman, Class AA - 2:40 Holt Junior director. 8:25 Beagle Middle High Band, Michael Mc­ School Varsity Band, Murtry, director. 3:05 Mason Richard Cote, director. 8:50 Junior High Concert Band, Potterville Junior Band, Tim Crandall, director. 3:30 Mark Schnizlein,) director. Charlotte Freshman Band, 9:15 Judges Conference. 9:30 Karl Wirt, director. Williamston 7th Grade Band, On Saturday February 28, Maple Valley will serve as host to the Junior High District Band Festivals. Bands performing will come from Holt, Grand Ledge, Mason, Potterville, Charlotte, Haslett, Williamston, Dansville and Bellvue. Performances will begin at 8 a.m. and run through 4 p.m., with a new per­ formance beginning ap­ proximately every half hour. Maple Valley Junior High Band will perform at 1:00 p.m. Each band will perform 3 different pieces for a panel of three judges and will be given a rating for their performance. • M.V. Student Council offers reward This is the first time Maple Fifty dollars reward is mas vacation. Valley has ever hosted a This reward is offered by festival and it is a tremen­ being offered for information dous opportunity for your leading to the conviction of the senior high student children to receive some person or persons respon­ council who is concerned sible for the broken windows with this problem. Anyone with information on the west side of the.junior Maple Valley Schools high school during Christ- should contact Mr. Lenz. LUNCH MENU f&fje HErsal® I ®ji imnHi I On. d|rti« BCSt ■ M fctaWnu BBS I.Ofc® t]gjtku0 gitaaiw^1 gjltasl® ■ mi 01810 fcpie MBMJ. i® mb. DEI1WI0 Regardless of where you get the information, the Veterans Administration does not pay dividends on lapsed insurance policies. Manufacturing companies, banks, veterans organizations and even veterans groups are now circulating what the VA calls the “old dividend hoax.” It promises that veterans of World War II can collect a dividend based on their service “even if they haven’t kept their policies in force.’’ DOG LICENSES it jad ides Monday, March 2 Hot Dogs, French Fries, Baked Beans, Peaches, Cheese, Milk. Tuesday, March 3 Bar-B-Q’s, Peas, Pickles, Pears, Milk. Wednesday, March 4 Pizza, Com, Applesauce, Cookie, Milk. Thursday, March 5 Turkey Gravy on Biscuit, Cheese, Green Beans, Peaches, Milk. Friday, March 6 Parent Teacher Conferences, Vz Day of School. Dividend Hoax” circulating it**** ARE DUE!! H0'^ '^ stiff 0l its jtt 0 $300 ... for any sex dog PROOF OF RABIES SHOT ... Must be furnished when applying for license. Licenses can be purchased from Township Treasurers, City Treasurer, County Treasurer, Sheriff’s Dept, and Dog Warden. Last day of February falls on Saturday, so licenses will be sold: MON., MARCH 2... without penalty! The VA has been plagued for years by an annual influx of queries and applications for the non-existent dividend. This has occurred annually since 1948. The hoax is fueled anew every few years by the mysterious distribution of official looking “applications” and are signed by Capt. Prosser’.’ who is supposed to be with the VA Insurance Center in Philadelphia. The form says the dividends are available for the asking even if the veteran never paid on his policy since his days in service during World War II. The hoax also states that Congress has passed a law giving the dividends. No such action has ever taken place. Thousands of dollars in taxpayer’s money is wasted each year in responding to these applications. At St. Paul, Minn., over 400,000 applications have been received in the past 10 years. At Philadelphia three times that number have been received, and are now flooding the center at the rate of about 800 a day. The VA says that the rumor seems to begin anew each year when the annual dividends are announced for those veterans who have kept their policies in force. These payments are made automatically on the an­ niversary date of the policy, and no application is necessary. Phone 945-9554 for Action Want-Ad! By Nancy Diuble, Forty-five 4-H leaders and members will attend the 4-H Teen Leaders Horse Con­ ferences, Feb. 20-21 and 21­ 22. Those attending will be: Donna and Noel Baker, Diane Poltorak, Kathy Groves, Lee, Jennifer, Skip and Jan Boardman, Marianna and Lisa Love, Linda and Loree Webb, Karen Jones, Wendy Howe, Don Baker, Doug and Kim Buck, Tom and Tonya Garrison, all of Charlotte; Phyllis and Beth Martin, Lisa Dotts, Beverly Pier­ point, Rick McKeever, all of Eaton Rapids; Marilyn Cotton of Lansing; Audrey Gauerke, Jodi Gilmartin, Debra, Julie, Gary and Linda Roth; Heida Schinderle, Lee Ann Edwards, Shelby Schinderle, Crystal VanAntwerp, all of Grand Ledge; Greg and Linda Whiting of Olivet; Hank, Charlotte, Becky, Kelli Cowell, Gordon Gardner, Teresa Huston of Ver­ montville; and Michelle Bishop of Grand Ledge; and Judy lames of Eaton Rapids. Both conferences will be held at Kettunen Center, the state’s 4-H leadership training facility at Tustin. The group will be joined by other Michigan 4-H older teen and adult leaders from across the state. “The conferences are designed for teens and adults interested in leraning more about 4-H horse projects and activities,” says Nancy Diuble, Eaton County 4-H Yough Agent. “4-H horse projects are among the most popular in Michigan,” Diuble adds. Conference sessions designed to help 4-H’ers become more effective leaders will be offered. Participants will also have the chance to share ideas on horse programs and events with .others from across the state. A highlight of the conference will be the 4-H Horse Idea Fair. Discussions of horse photography, horse program awards and scholarships, and an explanation of the 4-H Standardbred Horse Production Project will be included in the idea fair. “After attending the conference, participants are encouraged to share the information and experience they have gained with other 4-H horse club members in their counties to strengthen local programing,” Diuble explains. The conferences are sponsored by a grant from the Farm Credit Banks of St. Paul, Minn., the Ottawa County 4-H Council and the Eaton County 4-H Council. For more information on the horse conferences or other horse projects and 4-H activities, contact Nancy Diuble at the Eaton County Cooperative Extension Service office, 126 N. Bostwick, Charlotte, phone: 543-2310. For Spring Styles.. DARLENE HUGHES Call for an Appointment. THURSDAY SPECIAL Cuts, Shampoos and Sets. CARD OF THANKS I want to thank all my relatives and friends who showed such deep concern for me while I was in the hospital. 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Dra^«a•n,|l® 12 tablets, Ct ■ df■l 9 Ch Reg. $1.96 Sale price... �The Maple Valley News, Nashville, Tuesday, February 24, 1981 — Page 8 Residents divided on Quaker Brook clean-out proposal by Susan Hinckley A drainage controversy which oldtimers say sharply divided the Nashville community 30 years ago appears to be brewing again. Though a meeting Tuesday evening at Maple Grove Township'hall was amicable, proponents and opponents of a proposed clean-out of Quaker Brook were sharply divided on the need for the porject Wayne Pennock of Mari­ Way Farms, whose acreage is traversed by the stream, is circulating a petition for cleaning the brook. Once he has sufficient signatures, Pennock said he would file the petition with the Barry County Drain Commissioner Ray Bratton. Pennock said Tuesday that he had 16 names on the petition, but during the meeting one of the signers publicly asked that her name be removed. She said she had not been informed at the time she signed the petition that the project would result in a tax assessment on her property. Before submitting the petition, Pennock said he must obtain signatures of 50 percent of the property owners whose land is crossed by the brook. He said that three of the names currenlty on the petition are property owners in the Quaker Brook drainage district but do not have land bordering the waterway. Pennock said he did not know the total number of landowners eligible to sign the document. According to Beverly Sixberry, who chaired Tuesday’s meeting and spoke on behalf of the op­ ponents, there are about 400 parcels of land in the drainage district, and all would be assessed for the proposed project. She ob­ jected to Pennock’s “open end” petition, which stated no costs. “When bids are let, it will be too late to let us know how much it will cost each tax­ payer,” said Mrs. Sixberry. “This community has about all the taxes it can handle at this time.” She suggested looking for alternatives, citing a recent Special Task Force Report on Drains, published by the Michigan Dept. of Agriculture, which proposed a statewide spread of the costs of such projects. The dredging of Quaker Brook in 1951 cost $45,000, said Mrs. Sixberry. Both advocates and adversaries concurred at Tuesday’s meeting that a similar project now might cost ten times that amount. “This is not (a petition for) a dredge, just a cleanup,” noted Pennock. “It would clean brush and silt from the right-of-way.” Firm cost estimates will not be established until after the petition is filed and a public hearing held. 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She cited the small amount of tillable land - only 39 acres according to an informal tally made by landowners at Tuesday’s meeting that currently suffer some degree of periodic flooding. “Agricultural acres are all that legally can be drained,” noted Mrs. Sixberry. Pennock said he was seeking the clean-out to ward off potential flooding problems on his farm and others in the area. “We must remember where the silt comes from,” commented Pennock. “It comes from poor con­ struction and poor farming practices.” Under state law, plantings must be kept 25 feet from the edge of a waterway. Pen­ nock cited two special problem area for potential flooding, where bridges cross the stream along South Clark Road. William Schantz, a former Barry County Commissioner and past Maple Grove Township official, said Tuesday that the assessment for such a project would be spread not only against property owners in the drainage district, but also would be assessed against the township at large, the county at large, and the state highway department (Mich. Dept, of Transportation). “We’re going to end up paying for this four times,” commented Mrs. Sixberry. “As a taxpayer, I’m very much against it.” Pennock said he was Lyons - Enthel Mr. and Mrs. Gary Lyons motivated to circulate the of Laurel Bay, S.C., are petition because a similar proud to announce the one was recently filed and engagement and coming approved for the clean-out of marriage on March 28 of Lake One drain, a tributary their daughter, Denise, to S. to Quaker Brook. “Quaker Brook must be Sgt. William Enthel of Camp Pendleton, California. Denise is presently a sophmore attending Beaufort College, a branch of the University of South Carolina. Bill’s parents are Mr. and Mrs. Oscar McAlpine of Greenville, Texas. They will be married at Paris Island Depot Chapel on the Marine Base, with her father Rev. Gary Lyons officiating. Denise will join Bill in California at the close of her college term. Denise’s sister, Debbie, is also planning a marriage in May. project will be made by a board comprised of representatives ofthe county drain commissions of Barry and Eaton counties and the State Drain Commissioner. Eaton County is involved because Quaker Brook is an inter-county drain, though the stream does not phsyically lie in that county. Eaton County contributes water to the brook and that is why they are included in the drainage district, ex­ plains Pennock. The Quaker Brook drainage district en­ compasses portions of Maple Grove, Assyria, and Castleton townships in Barry County, and Kalamo and Vermontville townships in Eaton County. The district includes between 6 and 7 thousand acres, according to figures For a// your wedding stationary needs ... See the selection at the Reminder Community Events ★ PAPER DRIVE ★ CUB SCOUT PACK 3176 February 27 & 28: March 1 Call... 852-0939 for pickup ATTENTION: Maple Mapl Valley Women soft­ ball players and coaches. There will be a meeting for all interested persons in room A-2 at Maple Valley high school at 7 p.m. on March 3rd. Hope to see you there! (3.3) SUPER MARKETS STREET ...in NASHVILLE ST For all your INSURANCE NEEDS See or Call... TERESA JONES TRUMBLE AGENCY ^4uto-Owners Insurance Vermontville Ph. 517-726-0634 or 726-0580 155-hp 4640 CARD OF THANKS I wish to thank all my friends and relatives for all the many prayers and cards, the many flowers, also the arrangement from the Methodist Church, Rev. Putnam for his calls and prayers and the many who furnished transportation to Pennock Hospital and later to Leila Hospital and to my doctor appointments in Battle Creek. Also for the lovely meals brought in and the fruit and food after returning home. It was all appreciated very much and will always be remembered. Adah Steele Lots more than power from a big-job tractor Big-power jobs demand something equally important — big-job strength. And strength is the 4640's strong point. Evidence is everywhere _ a 466-cu.-in. engine, long wheelbase, plenty of built-in weight, multi-pinion differential., big final drives, big drive axles. Even the drawbar is bigger and heavier than on the model it replaces. Big-capacity cooling systems are used for engine coolant and transmission/ hydraulic .oil. Stop by the store for more details on the big-job strength of a 4640.- Action - Ads I WILL DO BABYSITTING: Your Friendly Spartan Store! cleaned for that (earlier petition) to be actuated,” said Pennock. David Murphy, a foe of the project -who owns a farm traversed by Quaker Brook, suggested Tuesday that landowners form a volunteer group, rent the necessary equipment, and undertake any necessary cleanup of the stream as a community effort Others at Tuesday’s meeting encouraged Pen­ nock to consider postponing circulation of the petition for a year or two, hoping for a better economic climate. Mrs. Sixberry noted that if the petition is filed and is found to be invalid, another cannot be circulated for a period of one year. In my Nashville home. 852­ 9841. Phone 945-9554 for ACTION ADS G.W Sales 1138 4th Street, Lake Odessa, Ml. 48849 Phone 616-374-8835 �The Maple Valley News, Nashville, Tuesday, February 24, 1981 __Page 9 Three MVHS students win 'America and Me' essay contest Three students from Maple Valley School, Ver­ montville, have been named local winners in the 12th annual America & Me Essay Contest, sponsored by Farm Bureau Insurance Group. The topic for this year’s competition was “My Hope For America — And How I Can Help Achieve It.” The three, who earned the first, second and third place awards for their school, are Audrey Dumont, first; Karen Long, second; and Dawn Cogswell, third. All three received award certificates for their achievement. And, as the school’s first place winner, Audrey’s, name will be engraved on a plaque for permanent display in the school. Audrey’s first place essay now advances to the state level competition from which the top ten essays in Michigan will be selected. The top ten statewide win­ ners, who will be announced in March, will receive plaques and U.S. savings bonds ranging in value from $200 to $1,000, totalling $4,000 in prizes for the top ten essayists. A team of finalist judges, headed by Governor William Milliken, will determine the statewide winners. Other ' members of the finalist judging team are Congressman Robert Carr, and Lansing State Journal Columnist Jim Hough. Last year’s chief judge was former President Gerald Ford. Several thousand eighth grade students from over 425 Michigan schools par­ ticipated in the 1980-81 America & Me Essay Con­ test, which was conducted with the help of Farm Bureau Insurance Agents across the state. Started in 1968 and open to all Michigan eigth grade students, the annual contest encourages Michigan youngsters to . explore their roles in America’s future through “America & Me” essays. As sponsor of the contest, Farm Bureau Insurance Group has received ten national awards from the Freedoms Foundation at Valley Forge. Public hearing called for proposed land development code The Eaton County Plan­ ning Commission is proposing Land a Development Code to replace the Eaton County Rural Zoning Ordinance of 1959. A public hearing will be held on the matter at 7:30 p.m. March 4 in the Eaton County Courthouse, 1045 Independence Blvd., Charlotte. Citizens and property owners in Vermontville, Bellevue, Benton, Brook­ field, Carmel, Chester, Eaton, Eaton Rapids, Hamlin, Kalamo, Roxand, Sunfield, and Walton townships may be affected by the proposed legislation. Guenther Mittelstaedt, history teacher at Maple Valley High School, presents the America & Me ’ essay contest award last week to first place winner, Audrey Dumont. Looking on are Karen Long, 2nd place winner, (right); and Dawn Cogswell, 3rd place, (left). History teacher Mike Desrochers also was responsible for the participation of Maple Valley 8th graders in the statewide contest, sponsored by Farm Bureau Insurance Group. MARY KAY COSMETICS, at reduced prices. Ph: 852­ 0914. MSU Extension accepting nominations for annual 'Silver Salute' award Who in your community deserves recognition for outstanding contributions in community service? “Once again, the Silver Salute award for excellence in community leadership is being offered by the MSU Cooperative Extension Service Family Living Education Program,” says Doris Richardson, Barry County Extension home economist. “The award will recognize an individual who A weekly report from - ERNEST NASH State Representative ALTERNATIVE ENERGY - Three bills designed to en­ courage energy conservation and boost Michigan’s solar industry were recently introduced in the House. The bills would increase existing taxcredits for the purchase of solar, wind or water energy devices, establish new tax incentives for Michigan business investment in alternative energy and extend certain tax exemptions on the purchase of alter­ native energy devices. UTILITY RATES - A resolution to create a special fivemember committee to probe rising utility costs has been introduced in the House. Under this resolution, the com­ mittee would report its findings to the Legislature by December 31, 1982. PROTECTION DEVICES - Caution has been urged by state health officials in the use of a gas ejecting device which can be legally used in the state beginning March 31. Several brands of gas ejectors are being promoted as self-protective devices against criminal attackers. The devices, which contain a strong irritant chemical affecting skin, eyes and respiratory areas, are designed to temporarily disable in­ dividuals when sprayed with it. Caution is urged to prevent possible improper use. MENTAL HEALTH - In an effort to improve mental health services for women, the Michigan Department of Mental Health recently established its Task Force on Women’s Issues. The task force is holding public forums around the .state on specific mental health problems of women. The forums will assist the task force in recom­ mending improvements in mental health services for women through revision of treatment standards and im­ plementation of better programs. MOBILE HOMES - New mobile homes in Michgian would be required to be anchored down to protect residents and their property under legislation recently introduced in the House. Because mobile homes are vulnerable to being overturned or thrown off their supporting blocks during severe storms, the bill would require a home parked for more than 30 days to be secured to withstand winds up to 80 miles per hour. has given voluntarily of himherself to make his-her community a better place to live.” Nominations should be sent to the county MSU Cooperative Extension office by March 1. All persons nominated will receive equal consideration, and one nomination will be sent on to the state selection com­ mittee. From the 80-odd nominations the state selection committee will receive, it will select the 1981 Silver Salute award winner. The award will be presented during College Week in June at MSU. To nominate an individual, use a Silver Salute nomination form available from the Barry County Cooperative Extension Service office. To obtain a nomination form, call 948­ 8039 or write to 301 S. Michigan Ave., Hastings..So that your nominee can be considered for the state Nashville VFW 8260 award, return your nomination form to the county MSU Extension office by March 1. (This article has been furnished by the Barry County Cooperative Ex­ tension Service. For more information, contact the office at 301 S. Michigan Ave., Hastings. Phone 948­ 8039.) * DANCE ★ SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 28 Music by... “Rick Rodriquez” 9:30 P.M. to 1:30 A.M. Food in Kitchen Members & Guests BIG GEORGE’S Party Store; New owners: George and Tina Williams Formerly South End Food and Beverage V Week of February 23 thru February 28,1981 Fresh, Hot and Ready to Eat... MRS. VEE’S SUNDAY BEST SANDWICHES: Home fix-up loans available until May Two programs aimed at home improvements and neighborhood improvements are currently available for Barry County homeowners to borrow up to $15,000 at low interest rates (1 percent to 8 percent) to improve their dwelling. Eligibility requirements include owning your own property, being a reasonable credit risk, and having an adjusted gross income of under $16,000. To get ad­ justed income, subtract $750 for each person in the household. Mobile homes are not eligible. As of June 1980, 46 Barry County residents have received an . estimated $310,000 in low interest loans. Homeowners who think they qualify should contact Midge Stamm, Barry County Community Development office, at 945-5121. Phone 945-9554 for news, sports and ACTION-ADS BARN BEAMS FOR SALE: Ph. 852-0914. • Twin Cheese Dogs • Poor Boy • Texas Ham and Cheese • Chopped B.B.Q. Beef • Jumbo Cheeseburger... A LARGE VARIETY! McDonald Dairy HOMO MILK Butternut Blue Seal 8 Pack HOT DOG Buns or a t .HAMBURG Buns. , . Regular i-LB. FRANKS *179 i^ COKE Smok-YLinks 8 Pkliter BO-T,/a ,TaLES plus deposit • Sprite • Mellow Yellow •Tab 12oz We Have ICE FISHING BAIT & TACKLE s Pizza PHONE 852-9670 HOURS: 4:00 to 11:00 Sunday thru Thursday Friday - Saturday 4:00 p.m. to 1:00 a.m. SANDYLAND PARK TICKET INFO...... 852-0978 Grand Opening Drawing Winners: T.V..... Frank Cooper 16” Deluxe Pizzas □ Gerald Sixberry □ Suzy Butler □ Linda Sebastian □ Kathy Christopher □ Lois Martin �Th* Mopl* Volley Now*. Nothvillo, Tu*»doy, February 24. 1981 — Fog* 10 Lions defeated by Lakewood, beat Portland The Lions made it one out of two last week as they fell to Class B power Lakewood on Tuesday then made Portland their victim on Friday. Tuesday’s 70-46 loss was decided early as Lakewood doubled the Lion score in the first quarter 16-8 and con­ tinued to build to a 32-16 lead at half-time. Valley kept the score even in the third quarter as each team tallied 18 points. The final quarter widened the point margin for Lakewood. Pat Kersjes led Valley scorers with 16 points and Eric Wolff added 12. Fine defensive hustle by Lion Terry Pierce held two time all-stater Jeff Heide to 18 points. Jeff Duits added 12 for the Vikings. The Lions let a slow 3 quarters almost get the best of them Friday and had to go into overtime to pull out the victory. Valley trailed the Raiders 50-42 going into the final quarter. Pat Kersjes finally tied the game at 59-all with 2.18 remaining to be played. John Kent put Valley ahead with two free throws with 2 minutes left. But the lead didn’t hold and it took a driving lay up by Terry Pierce with 8 seconds remaining to tie the score. Portland’s final attempt to win wouldn’t fall and the game went into overtime. Valley scored 11 points in the overtime while the Raiders netted 6. Five Lions scored to make it a balanced final attack. The final score was 74-69 in Valley’s favor. Pat Kersjes led , Lion scorers with 18 points, John Kent added 15, Walt Maurer, 12; Jeff Beebe, 11. Keith Hatch netted 20 points for Portland. The Lions complete their regular season schedule this week with a make-up game at Vestaburg on Tuesday and Parents Night on Friday. Game time Tuesday is 5:30 and 6:30 on Friday. JV’s win two inexciting play Maple Valley's Jerry Gould (43) works inside for a lay up. Lakewood's Steve French (left) and Paul Durkee (21) try to stop him. (Maple Valley New* photo) This was probably one of the most exciting weeks for the junior varsity basketball team. They played their best game of the season Tuesday in defeating Lakewood 59 to 57. The game was close the whole time with Lakewood leading 30 to 27 at the half. Maple Valley led by a score of 44 to 42 after three quarters. Sports Maple Valley hit on only one of four free throws near the end of the game. A Lakewood player was fouled with 14 seconds to go and'Maple Valley leading by two points. Doug Forte hit both ends of a one and one free throw to tie the score at 57. Maple Valley got the ball back and Mickey Mahon hit a shot with two seconds to go to win the game for Maple Valley, 59 to 57. Alan Hamilton had his best game of the year in scoring 17 points and adding 7 rebounds. Also scoring for Maple Valley were Mickey Mahon, 12 pts.; Tony Attention M.V. sports fans we need your help! There will be an Athletic Boosters meeting Monday, March 9th, 7 p.m. at Maple Valley High School. At the present time, the Athletic Boosters have been successful in keeping the fall and winter sports program with your help. Once again we need your support to keep Spring Sports. Spring sports are: varsity baseball and softball, varsity track (boys and girls), junior varsity baseball and softball, and junior high track (boys and girls). The school board was PTO donated floor hockey equipment All the fun and excitement of floor hockey is being enjoyed at Kellogg Elemen­ tary School in Nashville. The floor hockey equipment was a recent gift to the school from the local Parent - Teachers Organization. In the photo, David Hustwick's fifth graders enjoy a game of floor hockey Friday afternoon in the Kellogg School gym. forced to discontinue the spring sports program due to the lack of necessary funds. After meeting with the board of Athletic Boosters were given the opportunity to have the spring sports reinstated with the following agreement: 1) There will be voluntary coaching, and 2) The Athletic Boosters will withstand all expenses. The future of the M.V. Athletic program depends upon the financing of the Athletic Boosters until the economy improves. The cost of spring sports with coaching staff would be $9,585.52 and with voluntary coaching $3,045.02. this figure of $3,045.02 would be our responsibility. The Athletic Boosters will be holding Bingo on Thur­ sday evenings at Maple Wood School, also we are planning on having a Bingo tent during the Maple Syrup Festival Friday, Saturday and Sunday. We have received our license from the state and are purchasing bingo equipment. WE NEED YOUR HELP to make this successful. A FEW can not do the job. If everyone helps it would mean less time and work for everyone. TIME is growing short, if you are interested in keeping the spring sports program alive please attend this meeting or call Harold Pufpath 852-0976, Tom Maple Valley's John Kent (30) hauls in a rebound in basketball action Tuesday. The Lions lost to Lakewood 70-46. (Maple Valley News photo) Dunkelberger, 10 pts.; Pete 3 of 4 free throws. The Lions Koetje, 8 pts.; Randy as a team hit 19 of 27 free Joostburns, 6 pts.; and Doug throws in the Portland game. Also scoring were Tony Hull, Don Keech and Mike Dunkelberger, 12 pts.; Gurd, 2 points. Dan Keech played an Randy Joostberns, 9 pts.; exceptional defensive game Dan Keech, 6 pts.; Pete and Tony Dunkelberger was Koetje, 4 pts.; and Jeff again the leading rebounder. Starring, Mike Gurd, Dan On Friday, they traveled Halsey and Doug Hull each to Portland to defeat the Red added 2 points. Leading rebounders for Raiders 69 to 60. The Lions held Portland's 6’5” center Maple Valley were Tony to only 10 points in the Dunkelberger with 10 and contest The Lions led 38 to 30 Alan Hamilton with 6. at the half and rolled to a 52 Mickey Mahon and Randy added 4 to 43 lead after three Joostberns rebounds. quarters. The j.v.s travel to Alan Hamilton made five of eight field goals and five of Vestaburg for a 5:30 p.m. seven free throws to lead the game on Tuesday and on Lions with 15 points. Many of Friday they play their last his baskets came as the game of the season vs. result of fine passes from Central Montcalm at 6:30 Tony Dunkelberger. Mickey p.m. Their record is now 11 wins Mahon also added 15 points, making 6 of 12 field goals and and 7 losses. Varsity volleyball drop three Maple Valley varsity volleyball lost to Lakeview Wednesday, Feb. 18 with scores of 2-15, 14-16. High scorers for the night were Brenda Browne with 9 points and Shelly Wiser with -3 points. Also adding to the scores for the night were Carla Sutfin, Rachel Cantrell and Cindy Brumm. On Thursday, Feb. 19 the girls lost to Portland. Scores Joostberns 726-0537 or Kermit Ramey 726-0681. If the Boosters don’t receive the necessary support, the Athletic Boosters will be forced to discontinue. Don’t let this happen! We need your time. The athletic program is vital to our students and our communities. Thankyou, Tom Joostberns Vice-Pres. Athletic Boosters for the night were 3-15, 9-15. Scoring points for the Lions were Shelly Wiser with 3, Cindy Brumm with 3, Brenda Browne with 3, Kelli Cowell, Rachel Cantrell, and Melissa Coffman each with 1 point. Then on Friday, Feb. 20, the girls lost to Saranac who hasn’t lost a match all season. The scores were 3-15, 2-15. Jodi Forell had 3 points, Shelly Wiser and Brenda Browne both with 1 point. The next game is on Thursday, Feb. 26 at Central Montcalm. Women’s softball! ATTENTION: Maple Valley Women Softball player and coaches. There will be a meeting for all interested persons in room A-2, at Maple Valley High School, at 7:30 p.m. oh March 3rd. Hope to See you there! (3-3) �The Maple Volley News, Nashville, Tuesday, February 24, 1981 — Pago 11 Car pools... how to avoid the hassles What kind of people make the best car poolers? “Persons who are suc­ cessful car poolers are flexible, dependable, prompt, understanding and willing^to talk about any small problems that may arise before they become big problems,” says Ann Ross, Extension Home Economist in Eaton County. What you gain in gasoline savings by being in a car pool you. Can lose through grief - unless you plan to minimize potential inconveniences. . New athletic league seeks name The seven schools which are forming a new athletic conference that will initiate league competition beinning with the fall of 1982 are seeking input from the students and members of their communities in selecting a name for the new organization. Schools comprising the new league are Bellevue, Bronson, Maple Valley, Olivet, Pennfield, Battle Creek St. Philip and Battle Creek Springfield. The Maple Valley student body and all residents of the Maple Valley School District who would like to submit a suggestion fora league name should do so not later than March 2. Call in or send your suggestions to Larry Lenz, athletic director, Maple Valley High School, 852-9275. Coaching positionsopen at M.V. Applications are now being taken for the following coaching positions: Girls track, boys track, varsity baseball, junior varsity softball, junior varsity baseball and jr. high track. Applications may be ob- tained in the high school office. They should be returned to Larry Lenz, athletic director prior to March 7. Special consideration will be given to those that would coach on a voluntary basis. Consider the possibilities. You could be late for work if one member of your car pool oversleeps. If one or more riders never make it to the car on timeat day’s end, you might find it difficult to plan after-work activities. If someone plays loud music all the way to work, you could get a headache that lasts for hours. That is why it is important to choose your carpooling mates carefully! If prospective car poolers agree on the answers to the following questions before forming a permanent car pool, they can lessen the potential inconveniences of ride sharing, save money and probably enjoy them­ selves in the process: — Will car pool members share driving? If so, how — by the day, week? How will a schedule be set up so that everyone knows when hisher turn is coming up? What will happen if a person can’tdrive on his-her assigned day? Regulate your outdoor — Will one person do all the driving? If so, what will recreation for better health be the charge to other (2) Keep dry. —Good physical condition passengers? When will the (3) Eat adequate meals payment be due? is the key to fun and safety in winter recreation, says Ann before exertion. — Where will passengers (4) Take a first aid course be picked up — at their Ross, Eaton Extension so you can recognize the Home Economist. Know homes or at a central your limits and don’t over­ signs of hypothermia. location. —When it comes to exert! Build up the length of — When will the car pool take care! leave for work and home intensity of your activities frostbite, Frostbite generally affects gradually. each day? How long will the —Hypothermia is the the face, fingers, and toes. It car pool wait for members can be recognized by white, killer of the unwary, ac­ before taking off without cording to MSU Agricultural pale, or gray skin, tingling or them? Engineers. Many people die numbness, and swelling. DO — What atmosphere will annually due to “exposure” NOT RUB WITH SNOW. If be adopted by the car pool to not trained in first aid, get which is really hypothermia, keep everyone comfortable or lowered body tem­ medical attention im­ during the ride? Will perature. Prevention is the mediately and do not walk on smoking be allowed? What best first aid. Here are some frostbitten feet. Do not give radio stations are agreeable alcoholic beverages to tips: anyone suffering from to everyone? Will con­ (1) Don’t overexert. versations be encouraged or frostbite. EXPERIENCE IS STILL THE BEST TEACHER... Preparation of rally schedule ■s?5 WteMla J Mtaiwig M iniiiifiU/ai ’* ihaifni^ ent Du lid I Pt n« UK<|k;aiM ,sr ta| Kb M Da saw SI'S iWljtii Yjj luHMib ffsa ■ ih DiHspiiild ujjW Ha feta 191 guibiliitadty & te JJ*ta M । WB1 |-h fcju tmdl hntajlnl^P n'dk P*'®”1' k-ik*5 -ik*5 *’ 7 ? J Hndi"1* E-L *:W gjfl. j J$fc fc In preparation for the Clyde Dupin Crusade that will be held at the Charlotte Junior High School March 29-April 5, a “second Spiritual Preparation Rally” will be held at several times and places in Charlotte. The schedule is as follows: Monday, March 2 at 7:30 p?m. at the United Brethren Church on M-50, just west of the overpass on 1-69; Tuesday, March 3 at 10:30 a.m. at the Nazarene Church, one block north of the Jr. High School and also at 7:30 p.m. that day at the Free Methodist Church across from the high school. The programs are said to be of value to each par­ ticipating church member in Eaton County and Charlotte. M.V. activities calendar — JOB DEVELOPER: To access and refer eligible applicants for unsubsidized employment, wanted for immediate placement. Must be willing to make a com­ mitment to program. Must be able to communicate effectively. Sales experience preferred. Salary $11,859.00. Must be a Barry Co. resident. Should have a Bachlors Degree. Apply in person at Mid-Counties Employment & Training Consortium, 305 S. Church St., Hastings. An equal opportunity employer. When you want results.. ij*Wsfl • Lrf I 5|<1 «!< I, «**'' 0'' j .. . give our classified department a call I 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! *® ,O O i ,ii! The Future Farmers of America developed a program by which classroom knowledge could be applicable to a learning-by-doing program. Students learn from others who have more experience but, in the end, they do it them­ selves. Experience is STILL the best teacher! Action-Ads Feb. 24-March 7 Feb. 24 - Varsity basketball away - Vestaburg - 5:30 p.m. Feb. 26 - Volleyball - away Central Montcalm - 5:30 p.m. Feb. 27 - Varsity basketball home, Central Montcalm, 6:30 p.m. Feb. 28 - Junior High Band Festival at Maple Valley. March 2 - Volleyball - home Carson City - 5:30 p.m. March 3 - Volleyball - home Middleville - 5:30 p.m. March 5 - Volleyball - home LOST: Puppy, Golden Lab Montabella - 5:30 p.m. March 7 Volleyball and Cocker, blonde color. Pleafee call 852-9054 or 852­ Districts at Williamston. 9728 after 5 p.m. Maple Valley News Phone 945-9554 would passengers prefer to read, write letters or work on other projects - quietly? — Once everyone in the car pool agrees on the rules, everyone should abide by them. If actions of one car pool member are not agreeable to the rest of the group, discuss the situation as a group and decide what action should be taken. — Besides the car pool ground rules, you might want to accept new members on a trial basis at first. Allow a couple ofweeks for them to prove their dependability — both personal dependability and the dependability of their cars, if you share driving. Let each member know that he or she is accpeted on a trial basis and that after the trial the car pool does not have to accept him or her. Likewise, the new person doesn’t have to join. A little planning as you form a car pool and. as members change can save everyone lots of grief and make this energy - and dollar-saving means of transportation pleasant. FFA members take part in many different learning opportunities. Students arrange flowers and also do landscaping. Today, let's support the work of the Future Farmers of America and pay tribute to its members. EXPERIENCE... is still the best teacher! Through FFA. the students will discover a unique learning laboratory to Learn by i Doing. They acquire valuable experiences that will help them in becoming the community agricultural leaders oftomorrow. We’re proud of The Future Farmers of America and urge all of our citizens to support this fine organization. We urge all of our readers to support the FHA. The Maple Valley News FFA WEEK FEBRUARY 21-28,1981 �Th* Maple Valley News, Nashville, Tuesday, February 24, 1901 — Page 12 BARRY COUNTY EXTENSION SERVICE CALENDAR of EVENTS February 24. March 3. 10. 17 - Dairy Nutrition Series (5 sessions), 9:45 a m. - 3:15 p.m., Kalamazoo County Center Building, Fairgrounds. February 24 and March 3 - Tri-County Sheep Production & Management Series. 7 p.m., Plainwell Fire Station, Plainwell. February 24 and March 3 - Regional Swine Shortcourse, 9:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m., 2nd Reformed Church, Zeeland. February 24, March 3.10-Estate Planning, 7:30 - 9:30 p.m., Hastings High School. Open to the public; previous reser­ vation required. February 25 - Regional Swine Shortcourse continued, B. E. Henry Building, Fairgrounds, Marshall, 9:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m. February 25 - Barry County 4-H Horse Clubs, “Feeds and Nutrition”, 7:30 p.m., Community Building, Hastings (rescheduled). February 26 - Lesson Day, 9:15 a.m. - 2:30 p.m., Community Building, Hastings. February 26 - Fair Board meeting, 8 p.m., Extension Office, Hastings. March 2 - 4-H Dairy Goat Developmental Committee Meeting, 7:30 p.m.. Community Building, Hastings. March 10- Quality Forages Day, 9:45 a.m. - 3:15 p.m., Dorr American Legion Hall, Dorr. March 12 and 19 - Farm Management Workshop, 9:45 a.m. 3:15 p.m., Community Building, Hastings. March 16 - Tri-County Goat meeting, 7-10 p.m., Plainwell Fire Station. March 28 - Lawn and Garden Show, 10 a.m. - 3 p.m., Com­ munity Building, Fairgrounds, Hastings; open to the public. March 23 - 28 - Farmers Week, Michigan State University, East Lansing. At Pontiac Silverdome SATURDAY Vermontville Village Council minutes The Vermontville Village Council met in regular session Thursday, January 8, 1981, at 7:30 p.m. in the public library. PRESENT: Fox, Hale, Lewis, Trumble. ABSENT: Aldrich, Wineman. Minutes of the December 11, 1980 regular meeting were read. Motion by Lewis, supported by Hale to ap­ prove the minutes with the following two corrections: 1) Include the Maintenance Budget Committee: Chairperson Fox, Wineman, Wawiernia. 2) Delete the phrase Council to take action on re­ investments. (refers toC.D.s and Money Markets) All ayes. Motion carried. The Treasurer’s Report of December 30,1980 was read. Motion by Hale, supported by Fox to approve as read. All ayes. Motion carried. President Mason in­ troduced Larry Fldis, representing Williams and Works. He outlined a proposed program to in­ ventory the present con­ ditions of our streets, sidewalks, drains, water and sewer system, housing, offices and buildings, and parks to be evaluated ac­ cording to priorities towards short and long term im­ provement plans. The cost of this inventory study, analysis, committee plan­ ning, and a possible grant funding study would cost between $4,500 and $5,500. Grant application assistance would be an additional cost should the" Village decide upon a specific project. President Mason asked the Council to think over this material for discussion at a later date. Kermit Ramey, representing the Maple Nashville Girl Scouts hold tasters tea Over fifty parents and friends attended a Tasters Tea presented by the girls in Troops 221 and 730, under the leadership of June Bryan and Pam White. The tea was held at the VFW Hall Thursday evening, February 19. The girls had prepared desserts from foreign countries - Italy, Venezuela, Mexico, France, England, Norway, Sweden and Ger­ many. The desserts were cut into spoon size servings for which guests paid a penny a piece. The money raised, $13.58, goes to the Girl Scout World Friendship Fund. Roger and Lori Hough of Hastings gave a talk and slide show about the Girl Scout Camps Merriwoode and Wonderwood, and handed out application forms for girls who plan to spend a week or two at these beautiful camps. A special guest, Lene Paulson, a girl scout from Norway, gave a charming talk and showed slides of her country. Lene is spending a year in Nashville and is attending Maple Valley High School. The leaders and girls want to express their appreciation to all the parents and friends who came to their tea and who support their activities throughout the year. This week-a new troop, No. 224, under the leadership of Marsha Ainslie and Barbara Quick, held its first meeting at Fuller Street Elementary School Fourteen girls, from grades one, two and three, attended this first meeting, and will be participating in the Girl Scout cookie sale which started on February 20. 4-H'ers may apply for Washington, D.C. trip SUNDAY 1:00 p.m. Event -$6.00 2:00 p.m. Event- $8 00 8:00 p.m. Event- $8.00 Children 12 and Under — $1.00 Tickets at All C.T.C. Outlets & Silverdome FEB. 28 AND MARCH 1 THREE COMPLETELY DIFFERENT SHOWS Two Eaton County 4-H members will have the opportunity to participate in the 1981 National 4-H Citizenship - Washington Focus trip. The 4-H’ers will join other members from six Michigan counties in traveling to Washington from June 20-27. He is looking forward to serving your auto needs I Stop in and say hi! Nashville Auto & Farm Supply 209 N. Main St., Nashville Ph. 852-9500 4-H’ers between the ages of 15 and 18 are eligible to apply for the action-packed trip. According to Nancy Diuble, 4-H Youth Agent, “the trip provides an op­ portunity to visit our nations capital and learn about our citizenship, government and heritage, as well as develop leadership. The delegates will also meet 4-H’ers from Michigan and across the country.” Part of the cost of the trip will be sponsored by the Eaton County 4-H Council. Information and trip ap­ plication forms are available at the Eaton County Cooperative Extension Service, phone 543-2310. The deadline for applying has been extended to February 27. , Action - Ads PHOTO COPIES of those old keepsakes. Enlargements, oil painting, restorations. Multiple mats for your family tree display. Reasonable r^tes. Bill Richards Studio. 250 S. Main, Vermontville. 726-1340. Closed Monday. Tuesday thru Saturday 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Valley Athletic Boosters, requested the use of one village lot during the Syrup Festival. The club plans to raise money for the spring sports program by holding a Bingo game in a 40’ x 80’ tent for the 3 day period. With the council’s permission to use a village lot, the club may then approach the Syrup Association for their ap­ proval. Motion by Hale, supported by Trumble to allow the Maple Valley Athletic Boosters the use of either of the two following lots for the purpose of holding a Bingo game during the Syrup Festival: 1) The west side of the First Street ball diamond, north of the restrooms, or 2) the west side of the Museum, leaving the grounds in the condition, they were found. All ayes. Motion carried. Fox questioned the Trailer Inspection procedure, stating that he had not been notified about the trailer that went in on Spring Street. Clerk is.to notify the Trailer Inspection Committee (Fox and Lewis) of future trailer permit requests. President Mason informed the Council of the possibility ofa doctor or a Family Clinic coming to our Village. In the Clerk’s absence, the Deputy Clerk presented the bills for approval. Motion by Lewis, supported by Fox to pay the bills from the proper funds after checking on the location ofwork done by Carl Bushre and additional ex­ planations concerning the Burnham and Flower In­ surance premium on the Police cars. 3 yes, 1 no. Motion carried. Treasurer Marsh questioned the Council’s request that she transfer Revenue Sharing monies into General Fund, stating that there is not an amount totaling $13,000 at this time. Treasurer will look over the Auditor’s Report on file in the Clerk’s office regarding Revenue Sharing Fund in­ formation. Motion by Lewis, sup­ ported by Hale to adjourn. Meeting adjourned at 9:50 p.m. Bill L. Mason, President Bobi Hoefler, Deputy Clerk Bushre Plumbing • • • • RESIDENTIAL REPAIR INSTALLATION • REMODELING NEW CONSTRUCTION SEWER AND DRAIN WORK Call... CARL BUSHRE — LICENSED MASTER PLUMBER — 517-726-0036 Jill (sitting) AND Jessie as new hairstylists JILL has worked at Canned Ego at Hudsons and our Cascade Razor's Edge. JESSIE holds an associate's degree and cosmetologist's license from .Ferris State College. She was employed at the 28th St. Razor's Edge. Sale Extended...Final Week! - BUY N0W...TAN LATER TRY THE. . . ULTRATAN TANNING BOOTH 1st Visit Special Package Deal I BUY THE 1ST PACKAGE AT REG. PRICE GET THE SECOND FOR ... *1.00 10 visits for ’30-15 visits for ’35 • 20 visits for *40 GeFaMZNICUREfrom REGISTERED MANICURIST REDKEN®0PEN: Mon 112 E. Court St., Hastings Phone (616) 948-8767 Razor’s Edge HAIRDESIGNERS^ �The Maple Valley News, Nashville, Tuesday, February 24, 1981 —Page 13 * hA \!’iS S'w w *J* t’>fc?l *i*i ? CC* C C* ’*. SS1%1 SS1% >SS sSs sss S*ss1* s S!!S* 1* > 2SikiS^ « «S xxts, ?s,;> SvH vX '■ ?;>X l*>^ S x s s **r\\ Mino Farmers shocked by tax increases should consider PAI116 by Allen Krizek, Extension Director County Activity has really picked up in the county Extension office since farmers learned of pending property tax increases. Thru the Cooperative Extension Serivce, we have tried our best to explain about the tax relief many have already gotten thru Public Act 116, but many don’t understand and are highly suspicious of it. I really don’t see. how very many people in Eaton County can go wrong with it. It is a completely volun­ tary program that rewards landowners for leaving their EATON COUNTY FARM AND HOME CALENDAR Thursday, Feb. 26 - 1:30 - 3:30 or 7:30 - 9:30 p.m. New 4-H Leader Orientation at Extension Office, 126 N. Bostwick. Thursday, Feb. 26-8 p.m. Farmland Preservation P.A.116, Vo-Ag Room, Charlotte High School. Free and open to public. Monday, March 2-7 p.m. 4-H Council meeting, Kardel Hall, Charlotte fairgrounds. Monday, March 2-7:30 p.m. 4-H Horse Quiz Bowl Practice, 4-H Building - Auditorium, Charlotte Fairgrounds. Tuesday, March 3 - 9 -11:30 a.m. “Sourdough Cookery and Bread In A Bag” class, at the First Baptist Church, Charlotte. Carmel Extension group will explain and share samples of Sourdough cookery. Tri-County Ext. group will show how to make DELICIOUS bred in a plastic bag. Participants will take a loaf of bread home - ready to bake. Registration and $2 fee due at Extension Office, 126 N. Bostwick, Charlotte, by February 25. Saturday, March 7 - 4-H Personal Appearance Modeling Clinic, 4-H Building, Charlotte fairgrounds. East-side clubs at 9 a.m. - noon; West-side, 1-4 p.m. Saturday, March 7 -1 p.m. Volunteer Orientation for Spring session Riding Program, Kardel Hall, Charlotte fairgrounds. Thursday, March 10 - 7-9 p.m. 4-H Dog Training Session, 4-H Building, Charlotte fairgrounds. Thursday, March 12 - 7:30 p.m. 4-H Horse Developmental Committee meeting, Kardel Hall, Charlotte fairgrounds. Saturday, March 14 -1-3 p.m. Nature’s Winter Wonderland a hike through Bennett Park. Meet at Camp Francis. Open to public. Monday, March 16 - 7:30 p.m. Eaton County 4-H Fairboard meeting, Fair Office, Charlotte fairgrounds. Tueaday, March 17 - 7 p.m. 4-H Special Riding Volunteer Association meeting, Kardel Hall, Charlotte fairgrounds. Thursday, March 19 - 6:30 - 9:30 p.ni. 4-H Family Roller Skating, Adams’ Skating Center, Lansing Rd., Charlotte. Saturday, March 21 -10 a.m. - noon 4-H Dairy Fitting and Showing Clinic, Paul and Tom Edwards Farm, 11883 Oneida Rd., Grand Ledge. Saturday, March 21 - 4-8 p.m. 4-H Pancake Supper, 4-H Building, Charlotte fairgrounds. “Cooperative Extension Service programs are open to all without regard to race, color, national origin, or sex.” land into farms rather than selling it off in lots or parcels for building homes, factories or stores. . Minimum agreement length is ten years but landowners have the option to sign for any length of time beyond that minimum. While the land is in the agreement it can be used for any agricultural purpose in­ cluding the growing of crops and the building of structural improvements. No one tells you how to manage it or who you must admit onto the premises; anymore than for land that is not in the agreement. While the farm is in the agreement it can be sold, given away, rented or managed in any other way except that if can not be subdivided or developed for non-agricultural. purposes. In return for this com­ mittment, the state returns all property taxes that are paid for in excess of seven percent of the individual household income. A fairly accurate way of stating household income is that it is the net farm income plus income from any other source that is received by the farmer and his wife. There are a few exceptions to this but they are not worth con­ sidering here and household income does include all wages, interest, and pen­ sions recieved. Most landowners are now getting some tax relief thru the homestead property tax credit which returns all taxes on homesteads that exceed three and a half percent of household income Everyone is looking for form fuels Tuesday, February 10th, this office in conjunction with Fueslein International Harvester Dealership, sponsored a maintanence clinic at their open house. To refresh your memory, that was the night it rained, sleeted, snowed, and froze. However, sixty farmers came out to hear Max and Larry Baker talk about machinery maintanence and Dr. Bill Stout, Jim Swart and myself talk abojit sunflower oil as an energy alternative. Can we really grow our farm fuel needs? A lot of people think we can. Lets see who is doing what. Down south where they grow cotton, cottonseed oil, is the fuel for an In­ ternational Harvester 1586 tractor - 100 percent cot­ tonseed oil. The 160-hp tractor had been run for some 500 hrs. on straight diesel fuel before they decided to try a little cot­ tonseed oil. First they mixed a 50-50 mixture of cottonseed Your dependable drillers in Eaton & Barry Counties oil and diesel in early spring - no problems. They kept OFFERING COMPLETE... WATER WELL increasing the percentage of DRILLING and PUMP SERVICE cottonseed oil until they were RESIDENTIAL — COMMERCIAL & FARM running on a 100 percent (We service submersible pumps) cottonseed oil fuel. It works! Down in Kentucky, those GRAVEL WELLS folks have been taking a A SPECIALTY hard look at soybean oil as a • Dick Ewing - Owner fuel alternative. A John Deere dealer and a few area WE'VE GOT THE ABILITY, THE EXPERIENCE AND THE farmers put a 2440 through EQUIPMENT TO SERVE YOU BESTI the paces on a 50-50 mixture of degumed soybean oil and 6459 ALLEGAN RD. VERMONTVILLE, MICHIGAN No. 2 diesel. It ran twentySTATE LICENSE NO. 1612 five hours in the test stand, 50 hours of field cultivation, and 10 hours in the hay field. $$$ Clip and Save $$$ That wasn’t good enough for the guys in Tennessee Get this year's fence at last who ran straight (100 per­ cent) degummed soybean oil year's prices! 10% off on all in a Massey-Ferguson 165 materials for work contracted </> tractor. They put 40 hours on v> ■v> the dyrometer and another </> in March!! 40 hours in the hay field. Well the list goes on and on, and you may be saying lets do it. Hold on and keep your money in your pocket. We know that vegetable oils will make a diesel engine run. You saw that proved at J. R. Fueslein’s if-you were there. We found very little horsepower drop from diesel fuel. But we don’t know how these oils will perform in long term operation. Second, we have to figure a way of producing an oil that is cheaper than diesel. The nice thing about vegetable oil is the simplicity of extraction and we can burn them with little to no engine modification. Can agriculture grow its own fuel? You bet and you will prove it. for those over 65 years old interest. The facts are that and 60 percent of that this can be done under a amount for younger tax­ variety of conditions, but a payers. The homestead deliberate violation of the property tax credit does not agreement can be met with a affect the_PA116 credit. A large fine. The maximum taxpayer is eligible for both. penalty that could be One of the provisions that assessed a violator for has needlessly frightened developing is one and a half many older taxpayers away time the value of the parcel from PA116 is the fact that involved when it was sometime in the future the enrolled in the act. Nothing most recent seven years close to this has ever been benefits have to be paid back assessed, but those going to the state without interest. into the act should plan to This is true, but at least two fulfill their obligations. conditions must prevail Doing so is not difficult and before a payback is would not change the necessary. First, the far­ management of most mland agreement must have agricultural lands that have expired and secondly, the been entered into the land must be sold, tran­ agreement. sferred or developed after it Most of our successful, is out of the agreement. The aggressive and active far­ payback does not mers have entered the act. automatically become due They have realized the when the agreement expires. provisions in the act that It should also be remem­ keep them from paying a bered that the payback is for cent in additional taxes as actual payments made and they acquire more land, once their tax bill exceeds seven does not include interest. • A provision that is even percent of their income. less understood and could The Cooperative Extension have infinatively more affect Service has scheduled an on a landowner is the informational meeting on agreement the land will not 'PA116 for Thursday, be developed while enrolled February 26, 8:00 p.m. at the in the act. Some people have Vo-Ag Room, Charlotte High said you can take the land School. 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Many may say two jobs: control weeds and lighten your wallet. However, when you work with these chemicals you need to know and un­ derstand the factors which affect their performance. They are moisture, pH, organic matter, and soil texture. Most farmers understand from first hand experience the importance of moisture on herbicide performance. Whenever you don’t in­ corporate your herbicide, there is always the chance it may ‘‘dry out.” That is why we want a nice lazy rain to bring that chemical into activity within the soil. Soil pH is the degree to which a soil is acid (sour) or alkaline (sweet). It is ex­ pressed as a numerical figure, a reading on a graduated scale referred to as the pH scale. The pH scale runs from 0 to 14.The middle value, 7, is neutral - neither acid nor alkaline A reading below 7 is acid, above 7 is alkaline. Soils with pH values below 6.5 are generally considered acidic. Those with pH values from 7.3 to 8.4 are usually classified as alkaline. Where high pH values are due largely to the presence of calcium, the soils are classified as calcareous. Since hydrogen ions (H+) have a positive charge, they can be held to the negatively charged clay and organic matter particles in the soil the more free sites on the clay and organic matter particles, the more hydrogen ions or other positively charged ions (cations) that can be held to these par­ ticles. These holding or binding sites are also called exchange sites because a weaker ion can be ex­ changed for a stronger ion (e.g. hydrogen can be ex­ changed for. calcium). This potential for exchanging of ions or cations is referred to as the cation exchange capacity of the soil (CEC) and is the figure you see listed in soil tests reports. The more exchange sites a soil has, the greater its cation exchange capacity. A large number of her­ bicides currently on the market are ionic, which means they will ionize when dissolved in water. When dissolved in water they can either give off H+ in (act as an acid) or attract H+ (act as a base), depending on the pH of the solution. Acidic herbicides (negatively charged) include Banvel-D, Amiben and 2,4-D. These herbicides tend to be repelled by the negatively charged organic matter and clay particles of the soil. Herbicides that behave as bases (positively charged) in the soil solution are the triazine herbicides such as AAtrex, Milogard, Princep, Bladex, Sencor and Lexone. These herbicides tend to be attracted to or adsorbed to the negatively charged organic matter and clay particles of the soil. Still other herbicides are nonionic - do not react with water and do not carry an electrical charge. These include Treflan, Tolban, Lasso, Dual, CIPC and Karmex. Even though these herbicides are not ionic, many of them are polar (carry a partial electrical charge on part of the molecule) and can be af­ fected by soil pH. However, the effect is generally smaller than with the ionic herbicides. Some herbicides are so basic that they are positively charged regardless of soil pH values. Paraquat and Diquat fall into this category. They are so rapidly and tightly bound to clay and organic matter particles that they are virtually inactivated as soon as they contact the soil. Glyphosate (Roundup) is in a special catagory. It is acidic in soils but has both negative and positive charge sites on it, making its pH charge interactions more complex. , At this point, it should be reemphasized that only those herbicide molecules dissolved in the sal solution are available for control of weeds. The degree of weed control or crop injury that can be obtained from a herbicide depends on the amount of herbicide dissolved in the soil solution. Herbicides should remain in the soil long enough to control weeds in the current crop, but not long enough to harm a sensitive crop the next year. When the soil pH level goes below 7, the herbicidal activity of basic herbicides like AAtrex (atraine) is hampered. Ionic herbicides, especially the triazines, are absorbed by organic matter and clay particles in the soil. The higher the organic matter and the more Clay present, the more herbicide that is absorbed. The lower the pH value, the greater the con­ centration of hydrogen ions in the soil solution and, therefore the more sites that there are available for ad­ sorption of the herbicides. This phenomenon explains why triazine herbicides such as AAtrex, are not as ef­ fective in controlling weeds (and not as likely to injure crops) when the soil pH is low. This partly explains why, in alkaline and calcareous or high pH soils there is a high risk of triazine injury to carryover ’ rotational crops such as soybeans. Management practices that influence soil pH will also influence herbicide activity. Recent work done in the New England states, Carolina North and elsewhere on fields where minimum tillage or no-till is practiced has shown that the top one-inch of soil in a field under minimum or no-till was substantially more acidic than the O to 6” depth measured in standard soil testing procedures., Results have shown reductions as great as 1.3 pH units in the surface layer. This change appears to be the result of surface ap­ plications of ammonium forms of nitrogen such as urea and ammonium nitrate that increase soil acidity as they break down into usable forms of nitrogen. Since little or no tillage occurs, acidity of the surface layer in­ creases. This becomes more apparent where nitrogen fertilizers have been applied to the soil surface for two or more years without lime or tillage. Those herbicides that are strongly absorbed to soil particles at a low pH will not work as well or last as long,' as they would under normal soil pH conditions. In fields under minimum-or no-till, adding lime on a regular basis will offset buildup of surface acidity. Low soil pH values affect herbicide performance in yet another way. Crops growing under such' conditions weaker due to poor nutrient availability to the plant. Consequently, these crops are stunted and provide less shading of the soil surface. This results in greater weed pressure, especially later in the growing season, and shortens the effective life of the herbicide. Studies have also shown that long-term use of no­ tillage or heavy manure application results in in­ creased organic matter content of the surface soil. Normal tillage mixes crop resideus with the soil, but in reduced tillage systems plant residues remain at or near the soil surface and decompose more slowly. After several years of no-till culture, the surface inch of soil may contain twice as much organic matter as the tilled soil. Organic matter is com­ posed of plant and animal remains in various stages of decomposition. Undercomposed organic matter is often referred to as green manure. The addition of moderate amounts of green manure to a soil is not considered a major basis for altering herbicide rates. Humus, on the other hand, makes up the more residual fraction of organic matter. It varies little from year to year and is the portion of the soil organic matter on which herbicide rates are based. Organic matter levels in most mineral soils range from 1 to 5 percent. Much.of the humus in soils occurs as the coating on mineral particles, especially clay. Soil texture and organic matter contribute to what is called the exchange complex of soil. The higher the organic matter and the finer the soil (higher in clay), the higher the exchange complex. Such soils generally require a higher rate and perhaps a different herbicide than coarse-textured soils (higher in sand) and very little clay and a low organic matter level. Although the amount of clay in the soil plays an important role in herbicide performance, organic matter content is usually more important becuase of its capacity to attract and hold a variety of molecules, including herbicides, by a process called adsorption. This is simply a sticking of the chemical to the surface of organic matter, so that it is not so free to move in the soil solution and, therefore, is less available for weed control, leaching and microbial degradation. Large portions off some herbicides are tied up or absorbed by by organic organic matter, matter, absorbed leaving only small portions in the soil solutioa At the other extreme, some her­ bicides are weakly absorbed by organic matter and exist predominantly in the solution phase of the soil. Because of soil adsorptive effects (or lack of) on certain chemicals, some herbicides are not labeled or recom­ mended on soils high in organic matter. In contrast, herbicides that are weakly adsorbed may only be labeled for application on soils having a specified organic matter content or having a specified texture. On field where soils are uniform in organic matter and texture, herbicides labeled within soil property limits will effectively control weeds and not result in crop injury. However, herbicide recommendations are dif­ ficult to make on nonuniform fields or with soils varying in organic matter. For example, when herbicides that are weakly adsorbed and effective on moderate to high organic matter soils are applied at the same rate to areas of the same field very low in organic matter or with a. sandy texture, it may result in injury to the crop. On the other hand, a her­ bicide that is strongly ad­ sorbed to the organic matter and clay in the soil may result in poor weed control on finer - textured soils that are high in organic matter, if it is applied at the lower rate recommended for coarser soils, lower in organic matter. Achieving weed control What can we do to obtain weed control in fields of. varying organic matter content?* Here' are some possible solutions: 1. Use a highly selective herbicide at the application rate for the high-organic matter areas in the field. The low organib matter areas will get- larger amounts of herbicide than needed, but there is no danger of injury to the highly resistant crop. 2. Use a weakly adsorbed herbicide, where ap­ propriate, at the rate for the predominant organic matter content in the field. 3. Calibrate your sprayer for the high-organic matter areas and increase ground speed or reduce sprayer pressure on the areas of low organic matter to reduce the amount applied. 4. Use mixtures of strongly and weakly adsorbed her­ bicides to hedge on both organic matter and crop tolerance. 5. If a' good postemergence herbicide is available for a particular crop, use it and entirely avoid the soil organic matter .problem. This could be a disadvantage when timing of application is important for obtaining good weed control. As previously stated, the soil is a complex, ever­ changing system that con­ sists of a combination of properties that affect her­ bicides and their per­ formance. �the Most Beautiful Da^ of ^our bife 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 remTnder Phone 945-9554 Hastings �The Maple Valley News, Nashville, Tuesday, February 24, 1981 — Page 16 we're to save you food dollars! 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COUPON EXPIRES FEB. 28. 1981. Johnny’s Food Mart GF wPB BB BB B EE Phone 160 S. Main Street VERMONTVILLE PRICES EFFECTIVE THRU February 28, .1981 THE RIGHT TO LIMIT QUANITY. । SNOW CROP I IBEVERAGE FRUIT PUNCH I 12 FL. OZ. 59* LIMIT 1 AND $5.00 PURCHASE. COUPON EXPIRES FEB. 28. 1981 ! ! I � https://barrycountyhistoryportal.org/files/original/21/795/MapleValleyNews_1981-03-03.pdf 1168247c2487dd8d6320e4c51d12e6f8 PDF Text Text B astings Public Library 121S. Chun* Hastings, M. 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. 109 - No. 39 - Tuesday, March 3, 1981 Enjoying a ‘sweet custom’ in Vermontville ... The newly selected queen Rachel Hartenburg (left) and the reigning queen Rebecca Cowell enjoy the sugaring-off party. Sugaring-off is a sweet old New England custom that has become . an annual tradition in Vermontville every yy year about this time.. The event is sponsored by the Vermontville Historical Society and certainly whets the appetite for pure maple syrup and its products which are being made right now in area sugar shanties. Sugaring-off was in full swing last Thursday night as historical society members and guests each stirred small bowls of syrup into delicous maple sugar candy. Joyce and Amos Haigh were in charge of the sugaring-off party. While most of the group were still finishing a delicious potluck The 1980 Syrup Queen Rebecca Cowell was the recipient of several honors during the Vermontville Historical Society's meeting. Bill Mason, village president, presents her with a Maple Leaf Award and Martha Zemke, society president (right), and Frances Snyder, secretary-treasurer, give her a life membership in the society. dinner at the Congregational Church, the Haigh’s were in the kitchen preparing the syrup for the event. They boiled the syrup to about 240 degrees and then allowed it to cool down before being poured into the individual bowls. Around the room, the spoons were rhythmically clicking the sides of bowls as everyone stirred the boiled syrup until its consistancy was> transformed into yummy candy. Afterwards Mrs. Haigh spoke to the group. She is the great-great granddaughter of Jacob Fuller who was an original settler of Ver­ montville. The Haighs tap 2,400 trees. When they make maple syrup now, they use a 16’ by 5 ’ evaporator which uses 16 gallons of fuel oil per hour. She recalled past ex- periences the couple remember about their grandparents’ syrup making of the past— boiling in an open pan over a hole in the ground on a rainy day while sitting in a rocking chair, holding up an umbrella. Mrs. Haigh also recalled a 1911 cyclone that destoyed a number of maple trees rn the area. She also mentioned that the scarcity of sugar during World War II motivated area families to decide to tap maple trees again. Mrs. Haigh says she has always liked to “boil” but she really loves the selling aspect of maple products. She also serves as a clerking judge for maple products at the Michigan State Fair. Thursday night’s program also included ideas from Chris MacGregor, chairman of the Eaton County Historical Commission, for possible funding to rennovafe the Vermontville Museum. The museum has been a great educational resource to the community and its many visitors. Mrs. MacGregor, a former Maple Valley teacher, suggested that the Ver­ montville Historical Society form a committee to establish exactly what the priorities are for preserving the museum and to outline a long-range plan of maintainance. She also said that it would be important to document grant requests with photos and research, telling why the museum is important to the village, county, and state and in­ cluding who and how many people would benefit from its Cont on page 7 — Joyce and Amos Haigh boil down the syrup in preparation for the sugar-off. �The Maple Valley News, Nashville, Tuesday, March 3,1981 —Page 2 Nashville News Marie Ayers of Nashville was the first to spot the present-day Raymond Garvey home on E. Francis Street as the former Emory Parady residence picture in last week’s Memories. Parady was the early Nash­ ville leader who helped captured President Lincoln’s assassin in 1865. Except for the enclosure of a front porch, the exterior of the house remains much the same as it was in Parady’s day (he came to Nashville in 1870 and left in 1907). In addition to his many civic duties here, Parady owned and operated a cobbler shop in the old “dug out” on Main Street, the upper level of which is now the residence of Mr. and Mrs. John Wixom. Although evidence is not conclusive, it is believed that Parady, who was one of 26 enlisted men who helped capture John Wilkes booth, used his share of the $100,000. reward money to purchase his Nashville' properties. He received a private’s share of the award, amounting - to $1,568.30. In other calls pertaining to last week’s column, we learned that Richard Graham was the name of the man with flowing white beard, who lived by the river and preceeded Banty Cramer in the outhouse' cleaning business. Kenneth A. Meade ofFranklin, a local native and faithful con­ tributor to this column, wrote that he had been trying to recall the name since reading our recent Memories story on Cramer. Vern Staup was the first to respond to that query. Many of our present-day readers will recall both Seth and Martin Graham of Nashville, who were sons of Richard, the man whom Vem recalls used a pushcart to conduct his outhouse cleaning operation.. He also deaft in scrap iron. “And Richard peddled the Toledo Blade here for a number of years,” recalls Vern. “There were a good many readers of the Blade here at that time.” On another early Nashville topic in last week’s column, we had noted that Kenneth Meade recalled a Mrs. Beard who played a fife for local soldiers departing for World War I in 1917-18 and also during the Spanish American War in 1898. We had comments on that note from several sources: Vern Staup; Lawrence Gray of Charlotte; and Mrs. Beard’s grandson, Harry Beard of Nashville. To start with, the lady’s name was Matilda and her husband’s name was Jim Beard, not Tip-Toe as reported last week. Tip-Toe was their son. His real name was Frank, but he had been dubbed with the nickname because of his unusual gait. Harry Beard is the son of Frank, whose other children are: Francis of Lansing; Thomas of Irving; Ethel Rodriquez of Muskegon; Flossie Evans, Myrtle Moore, and George Beard, now all deceased. Quite by coincidence one* of the children is pictured in this week Memories about early Nashville pilot Claudie Greenfield. Myrtle Beard (later Moore) is seen in a 1922 -photo of the family home of the Greenfields, with little Dorothy, a young sister to Claudie. We hope to obtain a photo of Matilda Beard for a future Memories stoiy about her musical contribution to early For Spring Styles... DARLENE HUGHES Call foe an Appointment. THURSDAY SPECIAL Cuts, Shampoos and Sets. Nours: 9 to 8 Tues. & Thurs.; 9 to 5 Wed. & Fri.; 9 to 4 Sot. The Mirrors image „±pe muuom luiaae. sy £f°r an y Jappointment Hair Stylist for Men, Women & Children 111N. Main, Nashville PEOPLE’S BIBLE CHURCH E. State Road, Nashville Sunday School .. 10 Sunday: A.M. Worship .. 11 P.M. 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BOOMER Nashville. Ve'rn ^Stau^.M'feshville’s sewer expansion recalls Matilda’s lively fife1 project. The street will be playing. “She ofte aFcbed- closed to through-traffic, in Harvest FestU g^f-&' f"t'ash‘ yille officials are -adJising motorist to use School with Bill Feighner, wfib played the fife, and Street to reach West somebody who played the Casgrove beyond the point of snare drum” reminisced construction. Another topic which Nash­ Vern. “It just made you want to get up and march.” ville officials wish to bring to Feighner lived in the State public attention has to do Street home now occupied by with the new Castleton Nashville the Harold Christiansens, Maple Grove and often practicied his fife­ transfer and recycling station on the site of the old playing on the front porch. The Beards lived on Durkee municipal landfill. Several Street in the house where the local residents have at­ Tom Olesop family now tempted to use “dump cards” issued last year to resides. Sunday dinner guests of enter the new site. Village Mr. and Mrs. Charles officials point out that these Furlong of Nashville were permits are not valid for the Mr. and Mrs. Buryi Town­ new facility. The cards were send, local, and the Wayne intended to grant access only Rumseys of Potterville, to the old Nashville landfill, Afternoon guests were Mr. which no longer exists. The and Mrs. Bud Furlong of cards, in the past few years, Nashville, and callers were have been issued free of Mr. and Mrs. Max Coats of charge to patrons of the Hastingfe. Monday visitors at village - contracted refuse the Charles Furlong home service. Part of the fees were Mrs. Sandra Franco of collected by Nashville from Woodland and Mrs. Agnes local residents for that Krammin of Hastings. service was used to keep the A Christmas meeting of old landfill in operation. the Cloverleaf Class, which Now, the system has been was posponed by inclement entirely changed. Patrons Weather last December, will pay the hauler directly for be held Thursday, March 5, refuse collection, and the old at the Community House at landfill was converted into the United Methodist Church the new transfer and in Nashville. Members are to recycling center for use by bring a dessert to pass and both township and village table service for the 1:30 residents. It is supported and operated by a joint authority p.m. event. Exchange gifts comprised of represen­ for the belated holiday celebration also are to be tatives of Castleton and brought to the meeting. Maple Grove townships and Janet Wright of Charlotte the Village of Nashville. was named top weekly Glass, paper, cardboard and weight loss winner when metal in recyclable condition God’s No-Munch Bunch met will be accepted free of Monday for their weigh-in at charge at the new facility, the Nashville Baptist but residents are reminded Church. She had dropped that there is a nominal fee for dumping trash into four and one-half pounds in one week to earn the title. In dumpsters on the site. And, addition, Janet was honored of course, no food wastes of any type will be accepted. as the top monthly weight Wednesday callers at the loss winner for February, having lost a total of twenty home of Rev. and Mrs. E. F. and one-half pounds during Rhoades of Nashville was the month. their daughter and her husband, Bernice and Dale The P. F. C. Missionary Group of the Nashville Conklin of Bristol Lake. A Tuesday visitor was Baptist Church will meet at 7 daughter, Mrs. Ruth Ann p.m. Thursday, March 19, at the church. Guest speaker King of Bellevue, who, with will be Mrs. Linda Valcarel, her husband, Jim, recently who with her husband is a returned from a week’s missionary to Spain and who vacation on St. Martin, one currently is on furlough, of the Leeward Islands in the residing temporarily in Caribbean Sea. Mrs.’ Elsie Cogswell of Charlotte. Casgrove Street, from M­ Nashville accompanied Mrs. 66 west to School Street, will Doris Marshall, local, to be closed this week, com­ Okemos last Wednesday mencing Tuesday, March 3, afternoon to callon John and for construction related to Pam Pearson and baby daughter. Pam is a granddaughter to Mrs. Cogswell. Mrs. Theresa Hess of Nashville was in Jackson last Tuesday to visit her brother, Fred Zantrop, who has been seriously ill and hospitalized there. He has improved and now has been taken out of the intensive care unit. Mrs. Elizabeth Curtis of Nashville recently underwent diabetic testing at Pennock Hospital in Hastings. She was able to return to the local Senior Citizens Nutrition Site last Wednesday after recovering from a bout with a virus. Mrs. Zoe Gillett, formerly' of Nashville, was able to return to her residence at the Howe Nursing Home in Hastings last week, following two weeks con­ finement at Pennock Hospital. Mrs. Nellie Moon of Nash­ ville is in Pennock Hospital at the time of this report, having been admitted Wednesday with heart problems. Please remember to cheer her with a card or letter. Spaghetti lovers will love March 21, the day the Nash­ ville Christian Academy will sponsor an all-day spaghetti dinner at the Community House of the Nashville United Methodist Church. Those who want spaghetti for lunch, dinner, in-between or both, can be ac­ commodated, since the hours are 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. Adult tickets are $1.50 for adults; $1 for senior citizens; 75 cents for children, except those under three, who will be admitted free of charge. All proceeds go to the Nash­ ville Christian Academy, a K-12 Christian school located in the education wing of the local Church of the Nazarene, and supported by that church, the Nashville Baptist, and the local Assembly of God. Advance tickets for the spaghetti event now are available NASHVILLE BAPTIST CHURCH PASTOR STEVEN L. REID 304 Phillips St., Nashville ST. CYRIL CATHOLIC CHURCH Sunday School. 9:45 a.m. A.M. Service... 1 l 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 7:00 p.m. the evening before REV. ROBERT CONSANI from NCA students and parents. Contributions of supplies from merchants or others also would be welcomed. For more details, call chairperson Mrs. Rosa Lee Gibbs, 852-1903. The Nashville Church of the Nazarene will sponsor a family roller skating party tonight, Tuesday, March 3, at the roller rink at Holt. A bus will depart the local church at 6 p.m. The staff of the Nashville Christian Academy were in Perry, Michigan today for a seminar for schoolteachers and classroom monitors. The session, held at the Baptist Church there, was sponsored by the Michigan ChristianSchool Association. The local academy was closed for the day. The Nashville Friends of the Library will meet at 7 p.m. Monday, March 9, at Putnam Public Library. A letter last week from Kenneth A. Meade, a Nash­ ville native now of Franklin, expressed his appreciation for the recent Memories on the old Nashville opera house. “It brought back memories of high school graduation one hot night in June of 1921,” wrote Meade. “I believe the speaker was Carl Pray, a professor of history at Michigan State Normal College, who ‘launched our class of thirteen on the sea of life’. I thought at the time he would never finish.” The article also brought back memories to Kenneth Meade of the few basketball games he played there with Merle Vance, Howard Deller and Vemor Lynn. “The only reason I ever made the basketball team was that not many boys wanted to play then,” commented Meade. “It was a cold place to practice and a cold place to change clothes under or on the old stage.” He also recalls various plays he saw staged there, some by local talent. “I imagine a number of others who were Happy Birthday. . . DAD WE LOVE YOU I Dion, Jon, Julie, Scott and Debbie AREA CHURCH SCHEDULES a.m. p.m . A.M. Worship. 9:45 a.m. .Sunday School ?. 11 a.m. p.m. Youth Fellowship Sunday........... 6 p.m. PASTOR RANDY REED Bible Study Thur.. 8 p.m. TRINITY FULL GOSPEL CHURCH By Susan Hinckley MAPLEGROVE BIBLE CHURCH FIRST CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH 8593 Cloverdale Road ('/» 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 PENTECOSTAL CHURCH Corner of Kalamo Highway and Ionia Rd. 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 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 �Ip I- S pm JmWj’ jw j■ w :rw^r-C C’ ??!&k S! &k &<k2 S ^^<2 .< sss •s 5ss •5 Hi ’toi-Z M !* around in the period of 1910­ 30 will remember the opera house with pleasure,” concluded Meade. The Nashville Fire Dept, responded about 8:30 a.m. last Monday to a chimney fire at the Taylor residence at Pleasant Shores on Thornapple Lake. The situation Soon was under control, and damage to the house was minor. The Nashville Chamber of Commerce will meet Wednesday, March 11, at 7 p.m. at the Community Center in A Putnam Park. More details on the meeting agenda will be furnished in next week’s issue of the News. The St. Patrick’s Day Pizza Pig-Out is the hilarious name assigned to a March 14 get-together planned by the Senior High Dept, of the Nashville Baptist Church. Joining the local youths for the 6 p.m. Saturday event will be teen-agers from the Sparta Baptist Church. All those attending will be required to wear green to gain admission to the party. Prizes will be awarded in several categories, including ,the most green person, the best leprechaun costume, and the most authentic Irish accent. A smorgasbord of pizzas from the' new T.J.’s outlet at Big George’s in Nashville will be served. All kinds of games are planned in the St. Patrick’s theme. The evening will be capped by a showing of the movie, “Troubled Water”, a film about rafting on the white •t t«h•Mikk, ■t th*w^'h tifj aW«ii tefatiig^ t kkW^ laqt tee wi ia md MDtki H&R BLOCK TAX TEST i»r NIB re mail tau Winskiii IMS ei li|bi Ilk ■ukHi i k icdiplatt'Jiffi ■kkatipbctldw* Me ■teriitii e «1BeibtttAini Mttxstsastetz Iff!'in aiei i® Me H&R Block “ will accompany you to.an IRS apdlt. False Drue It’s TRUE. When H&R Block prepares your return, it’s someone who knows all about income taxes and has carefully reviewed your return prior to the audit interview. It's someone who will go with you at no additional cost, not as a legal BriWa representative, but to answer all questions about how your taxes were prepared. DAD flOVEfflll «*** Sating WE'LL MAKE THE TAX LAWS WORK FOR YOU H&R BLOCK THE INCOME TAX PEOPLE 102 S. Main, Nashville 852-9666 HOURS: 9 a.m. to5 p.m. Monday thru Saturday 303 S. Michigan, Hastings 945-5345 HOURS: 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. Mon. thru Fri.; Sat. 9 to 5 Appointments Available waters of the Colorado River. Anyone interested in more details may call Pastor Don Roscoe at the Nashville Baptist Church. Several area runners competed in the Frostbite Four, a 4.1 mile race staged last Saturday in Lansing. About 80 men and women were entered in the race sponsored by the Mid­ Michigan Track Club. Fog was heavy along the route which circled Lake Lansing. Winner of the event' was Duane Spitz, a noted runner from Holt, who finished with a time of 20:23. He is a for­ mer winner of Nashville’s annual6.2 mile Harvest Run. Randy BeaChnau of Nash­ ville finished 14th in the Lansing race, with a time of 23:47. Kirk Holloway of Charlotte was 21st, and Pastor Don Roscoe of Nash­ ville placed 34th, finishing with a time of 27:39. Kirk’s time was 25:37. Novy, several local runners are looking forward to a 6.2 mile road race set for March 14 at Clare, Michigan. It is one of the largest such events in the state, and some 800 runners are expected to enter. Mr. and Mrs. Earl Pennock of Nashville en­ tertained the Builders Class of the United Methodist Church last Wednesday evening. The March meeting will be held at the Joe Andrews home on Curtis Road. Mrs. Rick (Cathy) Mrs. Rick (Cathy) Vessecchia of Nashville is continuing to recover from recent recent surgery surgery at at ButButterworth, Hospital in Grand Rapids, with some com­ plications that might necessitate returning to the hospital. At the time of this report, she was convalescing at the home of her parents, the Charles Bumgardners of Sunfield, but may return home this week if recuperation progresses. Mrs. Clarence (Margaret) Reidmf Nashville underwent surgery on her left hand at Pennock Hospital last Thursday, and returned home Friday. A Friday afternoon caller was Mrs. Dorothy Schutte of Nash­ ville; an evening visitor was Clarence’s brother, Clyde Reid of Hastings. Sunday callers on the Clarence Reids were Mr. and Mrs. Vere Robinson of Bellevue and Mr. andt Mrs. Arden Reid and daughters of Nashville. Monday night supper guests . of the Clarence Reids were Mrs. Darrel Reid and sons of Kalamo. The Peace United Methodist Church at Barryville will host the annual World Day of Prayer at 7:30 p.m. services Friday, March. 6. Four Nashville churches will be participating in the event. A\t this writing, Art Bateman of Nashville is in the Intensive Care Unit at Pennock Hospital with heart NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING • NASHVILLE • Zoning Board of Appeals Thursday, March 5,1981 at 7:00 P.M. NASHVILLE COMMUNITY CENTER PURPOSE: George Williams has reques­ ted a variance in order to place a business sign on the Darwin McIntyre property located at 115 Cosgrove. This property is zoned R-l residential. SHARLOT A. SOURS, Secretary Nashville Zoning Board of Appeals The Maple Valley News, Nashville, Tuesday, March 3, 1981 — Page 3 problems following ab­ dominal surgery Monday. It was unknown how long he would remain in ICU. We enjoyed a letter last week from Guy W. Howell, a former local resident now of Tucson,. Ariz. He received a subscription to the Maple Valley News as a Christmas gift. “I certainly am en­ joying it, especially your column Memories of the Past,” wrote Howell. “I remember a lot of the people whose names are in it, and I am familiar with the names of those that were before my time.” Guy is the son of the late Ransom and Florence Howell of Nashville. His family moved here in December 1918 and he at­ tended school in Nashville until 1933. He left seven years later and returned only once (in 1943), but he still has many fond boyhood memories of the town. Guy reminisced on several topics covered in Memories published before he took the paper, so we sent him a few of those past stories. He also mentioned the recent article on the North End garage, in which we noted that before Norm Hagerman occupied the building as a blacksmith, he was preceded by a smith named Howell. “That man was William Howell, my uncle,” explained Guy. “When I knew him he had since retired from blacksmithing but I remember him well.” Guy sent us a photo of his father with William, a picture snapped in the mid-1920s, which we may be able to use with a future Memories story. Guy also recalled the old Jasper Deeds shop on the east side of North Main, as noted in the article. “I used to go in there and watch the sparks fly from the blacksmith’s hammer hitting the hot iron,” he reminisced. “I liked to ring the anvil.” After Hager­ man’s shop became a garage operated by Cool & Hinckley, and then later Olsen, Guy would stop by. He recalled being sent on a wild goose chase once by some of the mechanics there, in a mission to try to retrieve an “iron stretcher” which they’d purportedly loaned to someone. “They had a large heating stove in the place and told me that it couldn’t have been made that large originally, so they used an iron stretcher on it,” wrote Guy. “I ran all over town looking for it. They had a real good laugh. That kind of thing was done quite a lot in those days as harmless fun.” Local Realtors meet with State Legislators Members of the Barry-Eaton Board of Realtors met recently with state lawmakers. Here, from left. Board President Larry R. Poll, Sara Bucher, and Janet Green talk with Representative Ernest Nash. (Photo supplied) 105 legislators and 350 members of the state association attended the day’s meetings, which in­ cluded a tour of the capitol building in Lansing, and culminated in a reception for Members of the Barry Eaton Board of Realtors met with key state lawmakers in Lansing recently to discuss concerns affecting area property owners. Meeting with state Representatives Ernest Nash and Donald Gilmer and state Senator Harry DeMaso was Board Pres. Larry R. Poll. Other board members present were E. Paul Johnson, Rose Ann Wood, Alma Czinder and Cathy Williamson. The day-long Legislative Day was sponsored by the Michigan Association of Realtors, in order to better acquaint state lawmakers with the concerns of Michigan’s property owners. Legislators and Realtors. The Michigan Association of Realtors is the state’s largest non-profit trade organization, With 25,000 members working for Michigan’s property owners. NOW - Checking with Interes ... 6 Month Money Market Certificate 6 Months | RATE FOR S10.000.00 Minimum FEB. 26 thru MAR. 4: 13.861% -- 14 .548% EE • Federal regulations prohibit compounding of Interest during the term m of this agreement. • Rate varies each week for new certificates or renewals but once you have Invested In your Money Market Certificate, your quoted rote is fixed for the full six months. Cancer Crusade ‘kick-off Thursday, March 12 The Barry County unit of the American Cancer Society Crusade Kick-off gathering at 7:30 p.m. Thursday, March 12 at the PhysicisfnsV Center Con­ ference Room, 1005W. Green St., Hastings. All captains and volun­ teers are invited to come and pick-up their crusade packets. A film will be shown and refreshments will be served. (3-10)I* CARD OF THANKS I would like to thank Dr. de Goa, Dr. Allen and the third floor staff at Pennock Hospital for all the won­ derful care given to me. Also thank you to everyone that remembered me with cards, flowers, calls and visits. Vonnie Munn MRIMtE 2¥1/ 12 / year MRImMiteE Money Market Certificate eConlinuous compounding BS500 OO minimum amount . J 0 Rate changes every two weeks, but once your certificate has been purchased, your rate is fixed for 2’4 Years CURRENT RATE: �The Maple Volley News, Nashville, Tuesday, March 3, 1981 — Page 4 Memories of the pas By Susan Hinckley 'Claudie' brought sky-high adventures to Nashville Claude Greenfield and American aviation came of age together. Bom in 1902, just a year before Orville and Wilbur Wright made their historic heavier-thanair flight near Kitty Hawk, North Carolina, Claudie, as he was affectionately called, became a skilled biplane pilot while still in his teens and introduced Nashville to the adventurous world of flight. “Claudie was one of the first around here to take up flying,” recalls Vern Staup of Nashville. “He was quite a boy.” Claude was the eldest of five children of Ida Belle and Elmer Greenfield, a longtime local agent for the Michigan (later New York) Central Railroad. Elmer started his career as a night telegraph officer in Nashville in 1904, tran- Froma daring young aviator, Claude grew into USAF Lt. Greenfield (seen here in 1942). During WWII he ferried aircraft for the air transport command. Later he owned and operated pilot training schools in Florida, a career he launched at Dayton, Ohio, in 1930. For all of you do-it-yourself people - plan now for your future needs! 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Adolph Douse, Jr., who grew up near the Greenfield family home on North Main and was a playmate of the younger sons, sons rememers remembers watching Claudie at his job at the local freight depot. “He could type faster by the hunt-and-peck method than anyone I’ve ever seen,” recalls Douse. “He never had typing lessons.” The Greenfield family also owned a dray and trucking business in Nashville, and in 1927 Claude expanded the operation by buying out the former La Pari transfer company in Charlotte. In his spare time, Claude barnstormed at air shows around the state. “Mainly, he performed at county fairs,” remembers Douse. “He was considered quite an unusual pilot, a daredevil and good acrobatic stunt flyer.” Often the air shows were under the direction of Claude Greenfield. Vern Staup remembers selling tickets in the mid-1920’s at an Allegan exhibition staged by Claude and featuring four or five other aviators. Claude’s exploits often were recorded by his hometown paper, the Nash­ ville News, as noted in this excerpt from September 3, 1925: “Claude Greenfield, who entered several events at the Battle Creek air races in his 90 h.p. Curtis plane, made a good showing in several events, although he failed to bring home any prize money.” Claude’s adventures at­ tracted an admiring local audience, especially among young lads who aspired to be aviators. Many enjoyed memorable in rides Claudie’s plane. “He took Johnny Johnson and me up once,” recalls Douse. “I remember that he did tailspins, rollovers, every trick in the book.” As a youngster, Vern Staup longed to ride in Greenfield’s plane and willingly expanded a great deal of effort for that first opportunity. “We worked and worked to get the plane off the ground,” reminisces Staup. “I told Claudie, ‘If you go up, I’m going up and ifyou come down, I’m coming down.” Nashville's Claude Greenfield was soaring through the clouds at a time when most earthbound folks were struggling to conquer the auto. Claude, seen here at age 19 in 1921 in a Roseswift biplane, was the idol of youths growing up in the exciting era of early aviation. He first worked as a NYCRR freight agent, but his love of flying soon developed into a livelong profession. Crash-landings were a definite risk to be reckoned with in the early era of aviation. “Claudie came down a number of times,” remembers Staup, “but he never got hurt and never hurt anybody. Once between here and Battle Creek, he made two unexpected lan­ dings.” Although he wasn’t a passenger at the time, Adolph Douse recalls a flight in the late 1920’s that resulted in damage to Greenfield’s plane but no personal injuries. “Claudie Greenfield and Merrill Hinckley were flying over Nashville, throwing out handbills over Main Street from one of the early planes Claude had,” recalls Douse. “The engine quit and they came down in a field on the Dull farm on Brumm Road.” The burlap-covered wooden wings of the aircraft were damaged. The plane had to be hauled to the Greenfield place on North Main, where Adolph helped give a hand with the repairs. A farmer’s field east of town, near the present-day Maple Valley High School on Nashville Highway, was Claude’s conventional landing strip when he was in this area. That field was a popular spok during Nashville’s annual Harvest Festival Festival - Homecoming celebrations, when Claudie gave airplane rides to eager passengers. Alice Greenfield of Battle Creek, who became Claude’s sister-in-law when she married his brother Claris in 1934, can still remember her first airplane ride with Claude as pilot and another brother, Clarence, as passenger. “We got up to a good height, and I thought, ‘There’s nothing to it’,” recalls Mrs. Greenfield. “About that time, the boys made motions to each other and the next thing I knew we were upside down and I was screaming, but they just laughed and went on doing a lot l more stunts. You can bet I was glad to get my feet on the ground again.” Later, Claude and Clarence both served in the U. S. Air Force during World War II, the later remaining for a 20-year stint as a navigator. Claude was a pilot during the war, at which time his duty was ferrying aircraft for the air transport com­ mand. Claude had worked as an instructor pilot for Pan American Air Ferries prior to entering the service. After the war he resumed Continued next page— Claude's local landing strip was a pasture east of town, near present-day MVHS. It was a popular spot during Nashville's Harvest Festivals when Greenfield offered 50-cent rides. Standing near the plane about 1927 is George Kellogg, who teased to go aloft, and his father, Frank, who finally consented. (Photo loaned, courtesy George Kellogg; all others, courtesy Mrs. Alice Greenfield) The 1863 George Gregg homestead on North Main became the Elmer Greenfield home in Claude's youth. Repairs to his aircraft were made in a nearby livery where the family operated a dray line and, later, a scrapyard. Elmer was a longtime NYCRR agent. With little Dorothy Greenfield in 1922 photo is Myrtle Beard. Take Home a HOMELITE We have a good selection to choose from. DEPENDABLE, POWERFUL... makes any woodcutting job a breeze WHEELER MARINE M-66 South of Nashville PHONE 852-9609 �The Maple Valley News, Nashville, Tuesday, March 3, 1981 —Page 5 Memories of the pdst, continued of aviation Williams. Another, Adolph operation of training schools, schools, a recalls, was Orville Perkins profession he’d started some of Nashville, who later was 15 years earlier at Dayton, hired as airport manager at Ohio - ironically the home Marshall. base of the Wright brothers. There’s no doubt that “C. A. Greenfield, son of Claudie Greenfield left a Mr. and Mrs. Elmer lasting memory for many Greenfield of Nashville, who adventurous adventurous Nashville has been chief pilot of youths who grew up in the Johnson Airways Corp, of romantic era of budding air Dayton, has started the travel and dreamed of Moraine Flying "Service to soaring above the clouds. train pilots,” noted the Kenneth (Ted) Mix of Nashville News on June 5, Nashville, who remembers 1930. Claude Greenfield astride a “Mr Greenfield is favorite pony when he wasn’t president of the concern and in the air, sums up the awe several prominent Dayton with which most Nashville business and professional residents regarded the men are associated with him young boy-pilot who became in the business.” d local legend in his own The story noted that time. Claude recently had been “Everyone thought he doing passenger and tran-would die young,” said Mix. sport flying at Miami, “They were sure he would Florida; had considerable kill himself in his airplane.” experience, and held a Instead, Lt. Claude federal pilot’s license. Greenfield spent his “The new concern will declining years in Florida, conduct a flying school for sharing his wealth of Daytonians and others who aviation skills in several are interested in learning to successive training schools. navigate the ether,” ob-His last was at Key West, served the News. “They where he also conducted have three training planes- sight-seeing tours by air. which are said to be the last Claude Greenfield died at word in design for this his home in Opa-Locka on particular worit.” February 7, 1965, at age 62, Young men from the Nash-survived by a wife, a son, ville area were among those three daughters, a sister, who took training at Dayton three brothers and 15 from Greenfield and his grandchildren. predecessors in the field. • In Nashville, Claude “Claudie got quite a few Greenfield left a legacy of boys in this area into flying,” happy memories. “He came said Adolph'' Douse. “All of to Miami 23 years ago from them eventually went to Nashville, Michigan,” noted Dayton (for training).” hi? obituary in the Miami One, a Stanley McWhinney Herald. “He was one of the of Vermontville, in later old barnstorm pilots, holding years became the personal commercial license Np. pilot for Michigan’s 1888.” Governor G. Mennen VOTE ★ Nashville plans study to limit Main St. parking The Nashville Village Council police committee will study the feasibility of establishing a 2-hour parking limit on both sides of Main Street (M-66) from Putnam Library to Church Street. Ahmo Jordan, a Main Street business owner, proposed the ban at Thur­ sday’s council meeting. He said merchants and their employees who are parking all day on Main Street are limiting the number of parking spaces available for potential customers. “We business people depend upon people coming downtown to shop,” said Jordan. “It’s our customers who keep us going, and we should make it easier for them.” Jordan also cited other traffic problems on Main Street, including' double­ parking and violation of “no parking” ordinances. “It’s a certain few who are doing it,” noted Jordan. He said the villag had spent a “lot of money” on a new parking lot in the business district, and it should be used by merchants and their employees. In July 1979, Nashville blacktopped a 120-space municipal parking area adjacent to the rear of the stores on the west side of Main Street. The project cost $26,300. Since then, the local Chamber of Commerce has repeatedly encouraged merchants whose properties adjoin the lot to develop rear entrances to their stores, to promote public use of the lot. Few businesses have done this, said Jordan, and •many claim they cannot do so for security reasons. Some council members questioned how a 2-hour parking ban could be en­ forced without full-time police coverage. That is one aspect that will be con­ sidered by the police com­ mittee before a recom­ mendation is made to the council. Trustee Helen Curtis, also a local business owner, supported Jordan’s request. “Ifwe can’t get customers into our stores, we aren’t going to have any business,” commented Curtis. “If we have no business, we’re soon going to have no village.” In other business Thur­ sday, the council read a letter of complaint from Mr. and Mrs. Edgar Boldrey of 718 Durkee Street, about the appearance of the business property of Lonny Kienutske located adjacent to the Boldrey home. The letter cited a quantity of used appliances and autos situated on the lob near Kienutske’s storage building - workshop for his appliance business. The Boldreys enclosed photos of the Kienutske property in their letter to the council, and a copy of the council minutes of May 29, 1976, in which Kienutske’s petition to rezone the site from residential to com­ mercial was approved. “Kienutske was told that the Zoning Board of Appeals will enforce strict upkeep on this property and all ap­ pliances will be kept inside the building” quoted the Boldreys from the council minutes. A former village trustee, Kienutske is currently a member of the Nashville Zoning Board of Appeals, a post he has held since 1977. He claims he is not breaking any zoning laws as they are now . written. Nashville’s present zoning ordinance was adopted in January 1977. “I am enjoying the same rights shared by anyone in the commercial district, the right of storage,” com­ mented Kienutske. He said no neighbor or other in­ dividual had ever contacted him personally to complain about his property, but cited one instance where the police were called. Village President Harold Christiansen appointed a committee of Trustees Carl Tobias, John Hughes and Calvin Rizor to study the matter and make a recommendation to the council. In other action Thursday, the council: —Approved establishment of a community tv antenna system in the village, granting a non-exclusive franchise to Condor Cable of Michigan for establishment and operation, pending review of the agreement by the village attorney. — Agreed to public notification that the Castleton - Maple Grove Nashville transfer and recycling station will not accept “dump cards”, issued last year to village residents. The cards, which permitted free access to the former Nashville landfill,, were ★ ATTENTION ★ issued at no cost to patrons of a village - contracted refuse collection service which is no longer in effect. Patrons now pay the refuse hauler directly for pickup and the village receives no portion of the fees which in the past paid for operation of the Nashville landfill. That site now has been converted into a recycling and transfer station for use by residents of both townships and the village. Recyclable materials are accpeted free, but there is a nominal fee for dumping into dumpsters on the site. — Approved attendance by Sgt. Eugene Koetje, acting police chief, at a 5-day law enfrocement midmanagement seminar at Gaylord the last week of March. The course is being conducted by Michigan State University Council approved $265. to cover tuition, room and board. — Agreed to allow Trustee Calvin Rizor to salvage siding from an old corn crib and shed on the former Dull farm on Brumm Road, part of the property recently acquired by the village for construction of a new municipal wastewater treatment facility. Softball meeting scheduled Mar. 5 Organizational meeting for Maple Valley men’s league. All interested parties please attend. Room 2A, Maple Valley High School, March 5, 7 p.m. (3-4) * VOTE ELECTION ... MARCH 9,1981 T. a* REGISTERED VOTERS of the Village of Nashville - Nashville, Michigan STOP! THINK! At a time when the economy in Michigan is at its lowest point ever and the Village of Nashville with approximately 52% of our residents on fixed income... HOW CAN YOU NOT AFFORD TO VOTE — We are asking YOU the registered voters of Nashville to SUPPORT on a sticker campaign the following candidates for the office of Trustees... ROBERT R. FUERI, JR. and DONALD N. WILLIAMS We are also asking you to take a stand and vote into office these two fine citizens of Nashville based on the four major points of issue: 1. We need someone in office who isn’t afraid to research all issues and clearly explain to the voters the pros and cons of what can happen to them as taxpayers. 2. We need someone in office who has an interest in the business future and at the sametime has the citizens’ of Nashville interests at heart. 3. We need STRONG LEADERSHIP NOW: It’s time, we The Taxpayers find out WHERE and HOW our tax dollars are being spent. We have the right under the law to know these things and with strong leadership, we can have the force to know the facts. 4. We need to clean up Village Government and restore the faith of the taxpayers in THEIR GOVERNMENT - for too long misrepresentation of facts have been given out to the citizens of Nashville. With ROBERT R. FUERI, JR. and DONALD N. WILLIAMS we the taxpayers will have TRUE REPRESENTATION. We the Concerned Citizens of Nashville will be calling on you the Taxpayers and Registered Voters with stickers and Instructions on the proper use of these stickers before election - Also to see If you need a ride to the voting hall. This Election will bo hold on March 9th, 1981 at the Nashville Community Center - Corner of Main St. and Philadelphia St. (The old pump house next to Putnam Park). Paid forby: Concerned Citizens for the Village of Nashville — Nashville, Michigan ♦ �The Maple Valley Newt, Nashville, Tuesday, March 3,1981 — Page 6 Area citizens receive awards at Soil Conservation District's 35th annual meeting electrical plants on line for Walter Ball of Chester Twp., more electrical power. It all received certificates and takes 14 years from the Districts signs. The Goodyear award for beginning planning stages for a nuclear powered plant the 1979 Outstanding Con­ to be put on line producing servation Farmer was electrical energy. It takes 8 presented to Mr. and Mrs. J. years to bring a coal Kearney Howe of Sunfield Twp., by Arnie Doimer of the powered plant on line. By comparison the Goodyear Tire and Rubber Japanese can put a nuclear Company. Bill Fox, President of plant on line in 8 years and a coal powered plant on line in Citizens Elevator, Ver­ 5 years. Bruce noted that montville & Kate Bosworth, Consumers Power Company recently retired County projects that coal and Clerk also of Vermontville, nuclear plants will be the were presented plaques in main fuels used to produce recognition of their service new electrical power in the to agriculture and their next 20 years. community. John Baer, Eaton County Laurence Woodworth of Agricultural Agent acted as Benton Twp., past District Master of Ceremonies for the Board member and afternoon program. Chairman was presented a The Annual Business plaque recognizing him for 7 Meeting was held to elect years of service. Directors new directors. Incumbent .Nelson and Simpson Directors John Simpson of received length of service Chester Twp., and Victor pins for 6 and 3 years Nelson of Brookfield Twp. respectively. were re-elected for 3 year SCS staff members 119 N. Main, Nashville terms. • Wendell Somers and Murray Conservation Awards were Stall were presented with Now taking... presented to six Eaton gifts of appreciation by County farm families, they Directors Dan Cook in the were Mr. and Mrs. Raymond form of decorative soil Hickey and their son Donald conservation belt buckles. and his wife of Vermontville Six teenagers reported Monday thru Friday, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Twp., Mr. and Mrs. Jack briefly on their attendance Tirrell and sons Keith, Allen last year at the Michigan $7bu° and Duane of Carmel Twp., United Conservation Clubs Mr. and Mrs. Lute Har- Youth Conservation Camp in RED — tenburg and son Jerry and the Waterloo Recreation his wife of Hamlin Twp., Mr. area near Ann Arbor. The and Mrs. Alan Emery of cost of the week long camp Oneida Twp., and Mr. and was sponsored by Cheney Mrs. Carson Parr and son Limestone Company of Dick and his wife of Chester Bellevue, Security National Twp., and Mr. and Mr^. Bank of Battle Creek, Charlotte Kiwanis Club, Grand Ledge Clay Product Company, Grand Ledge Produce Company, Maple Valley Implement Company of Nashville, Dan Cook of Vermontville, and the Thornapple - Grand SCD. Those attending the camp this past summer were Todd Braden, Maple Valley High School, Polly Ann Cook, Vermontville Jr. Farmers Club, Maple Valley High School, Jeff Locke, Charlotte High School, John Kita, NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, That an Annual Village Election will be held in the Olivet High School. Diane Simpson of Charlotte High School and Ross Brown of Bellevue High School. The meeting concluded with the awarding of door prizes. Nearly 200 people were on hand for the 35th Annual Meeting of the Thornapple Grand Soil Conservation District which serves all of Eaton County. Chairman Victor Nelson called the meting to order in the Charlotte Masonic Temple. Everyone enjoyed a fine family style banquet prepared by Millie Martin and her staff. Lyle Buston of Charlotte gave the invocation. Chairman Nelson welcomed everyone and introduced guests. The importance of soil and water conservation was em­ phasized in his remarks that indicated that the1 United States has lost cropland in the past 50 years equal to all the cropland in the state of Ohio. Considering it another way this cropland loss would be one half mile long and stretch from New York to California. To emphasize the im­ portance other nations of the world place on -their far­ mland, he pointed out that the average price of far­ mland in the United States exceeds $400 per acre while in Japan it is $61,000 per acre in U.S. dollars. The afternoon’s featured speaker was JWatthew Bruce of Consumers Power Company, Jackson, MI. His talk titled “Energy - Today & Tomorrow” centered on the current issue of energy cost and availability. He in­ dicated that the quickest and cheapest means of in­ creasing energy availability is through various con­ servation measures. Bruce cited the problems involved in bringing new Little Country Corners Consumer Bills McIntosh APPLES Delicious APPLES . *83? Ph. 852-9635 VILLAGE ELECTION To the Qualified Electors: Village of NASHVILLE State of Michigan THE COMMUNITY CENTER Corner of N. Main and Philadelphia Streets within said Village on Monday, March 9,1981 FOR THE PURPOSE OF VOTING FOR THE ELECTION OF THE 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 elector 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 > Vermontville news Mrs. Laura Mathews entered Hayes-Green-Beach Hospital Tuesday. Mrs. Leta Nagle drove her over. Laura had surgery Saturday morning and is in the in­ tensive care unit at this writing. Mrs. Robert (Susan) Dormer will host an ex­ tension club meeting March 5 at 10 a.m. at her home west of town at the former Karl Benson residence. Ann Ross will be there to explain the work to be done. Thursday evening (Feb. 26) was the first meeting of the year for the Historical Society. This was the Sugaring-off. This year, Joyce and Amos Haigh did the boiling down. Chris MacGregor spoke on restoration ,of the courthouse and a look at funding sources for the museum. Our queen was there, with the new queen and her court, and their parents. More and pictures are found in this issue. The next meeting will be in the United Methodist Church Thursday, March 26. The program will be “The Beauties of Ireland”, presented by Robert Gierman. Sunday’s Enquirer and News has a notice of the death of Joyce L. (Andrews) Bennett, 60, of Kankakee, Ill. She was born in Eaton County, a descendant of pioneer families, of Eaton and Calhoun Counties. Burial is to be in the Hicks Cemetery, which an an­ cestor on her mother’s side of the family founded. She leaves a son and daughter there at Kankakee and a Action - Ads EARN $50.00 hundred securing, stuffing envelopes. Free details. Write: “Homeworkers-4L.” Box 178, Beloit, Wi. 53511. (3-17) SEPTIC TANK CLEANING: Approved by Michigan Department of Health. Call Menzo Howe, Charlotte. Phone 543-0173. (tfn) sister, Mrs. Richard (June) Farleigh, of Battle Creek. Her first marriage to Amcel Munger ended in divorce. Her second husband, Paul Bennett, died in 1969. Ser­ vices will be held 11 a.m. Tuesday at Hebble Funeral Home in Battle Creek. Mr. and Mrs. Harold Bendict returned Feb. 26 from a 20-day trip to Florida. It was more a people-seeing trip than a sightseeing one, although they enjoyed nearly two weeks of beautiful, sunshiny, 70 to 80 degree weather. They spent from a few hours to a few days with the following relatives and friends; the Leroy Wions of N. Manchester, Ind.; the David Rishels of Rossville, Ind.; the Steve Lipps of Ft. Knox, Ky.; the Arnie Pucketts of Dublin, Ga.; the John Jagdfelds of Lake City, Fla.; the George Brinkmans of Gainesville; Kenneth Van Blarcoms of Lady Lake; Bill and Loyd Hills and Mildred White, of Dade City; Carrol Benedicts of Nokomis; Vernon MacDonalds of Venice; Theron Slades of St. Pete; and the Dr. Sunil Das’ of Ann Arbor, Mi.; and Fred Adams of Horton, Mi. Quannah Adams is spending four days with the Benedicts, his grandparents. We Offer... THE BEST IN: • Fire Extinguishers • Smoke Detectors • Ful crumatic sponge mops and other home supplies. For your convenience, safety and peace of mind, write now for... BROCHURES — Alvann Limited 2637 Jenkins S.W. Wyoming, Ml. 49509 For all your Insurance Needs See the... ALL-TOGETHER TEAM New 4-H club gets underway! Eaton County has a new 4­ H Club called The Feed Fetchers! Project areas for the club include beef, rabbits, crafts and photography. The first formal meeting has been held and officers elected: President - Todd Chapman of Charlotte, Treasurer Patrick Adams of Charlotte, Secretary - Reporter - Tray Thompson of Vermontville and Teen Leader Dawn Zarkowski of Waverly. Plans have been made for a photography workshop in April and a photo tour to be scheduled at a later date. Other activities for the year are:' Rabbit members attending the State Rabbit Show at M.S.U. in March and beef members showing at the Angus Futurity at M.S.U. on March 14. Also in the woiks are many making plans to sell recipe cards and canning lables. The club is off to a great 1981. Teresa Jones Norma Viele Auto-Owners Insurance LifeHomeCarBusiness 178 S. Main St., Vermontville Phone 517-726-0634 �The Maple Valley News, Nashville, Tuesday, March 3. 1981 — Page 7 so SN$i £«$n <js» J<^j'sk»b ®»t aad Sij2 JjS jS Jw SSJ M^e M' * l«la?Srj I“S .,E1^aji 5% u*>« i the „ *toli **• UbU>> tw s ffcl cl 1 Ite • »»l«| '"Si «l Eaton Cntfe. fctenfcjfo !• rtd a iD. sWsaje •iffoofaLSbe ■ ad dagiiter Ute ah U • hundred a~E envelopes. Ulis. Write: iers4." Box li SWIM) SKCim'G: by Michigan IrfBesILCill n, Charlotte. Production Credit Assoc, of Lansing plans annual stockholders meeting The Production Credit Association of Lansing plans to hold its Annual Stockholders Meeting on Tuesday, March 25, 1981, at Long’s Convention Center in Lansing, Michigan. Harold Powell, chairman of the Board of Williamston, Michigan, will preside at the meeting. William D. Henquinet, president from Mason, Michigan, will give the Annual Report. Ad­ ditional reports will be given by Charles Bracey, vice president-credit from Mason, Michigan; and Margaret Mitchell, Agrifax coordinator from Lansing, Michigan. There will be an election of two directors, to be chosen from the following: Harold Powell (Ingham County) opposed by Bruce Russell (Livingston County); and George Thorp (Eaton County) opposed by Ted Harms (Eaton County), as well as nominations from the floor. In addition, three Nominating Committee members will be picked from the following: Douglas Broqk, Douglas Witt, William VanZeek, all of Clinton County; Douglas Meier, Richard Sible, Richard Stuart, all of Ionia County; Robert Braid, and Betty McEwen, both of Shiawassee County; and Charles Marley of Genesee County; as well as nominations from the floor. Art Holst, National Football League Official, will be the speaker at the Annual Meeting. The Association expects between 600-800 farmer-members and guests to attend this event from eight counties surrounding Lansing. The Lansing Association is a farmer cooperative ex­ tending agricultural credit for operating and equipment purchases in the Counties of Ingham, Eaton, Barry, Ionia, Clinton, Shiawassee, Livingston, Oakland, and Genesee. They have branch offices in St. Johns, Ionia, Hastings, Charlotte, Mason, Howell, and Corunna. This past year, the Association has loaned out more than 120 million dollars to its farmer-members in this eight and a half county area. This money has provided for short-term agricultural credit for crop production, equipment purchases, and farm im­ provements. In addition, the Association make available credit life insurance, hail insurance, disability in­ surance, Agrifax (farm recordkeeping service), and income tax service to its members. Officers and directors of the Association are: Harold C. Powell, chairman and director from Williamston; Carl E. Bahs, vice chairman and director from Nashville; Willard N. Brodbeck, director from Lake Odessa; Kennard E. Dysinger, director from Perry; An­ thony Thelen, director from Pewamo; William D. Henquinet, president from Mason; and Charles E. Bracey, vice president from Mason. Eaton County 4-H leaders attend animal workshop Eaton County 4-H leaders Margene Chapman, Becky Wells, of Charlotte; Kathy Thompson of Vermontville; Mr. and Mrs. Allen South­ worth of Grand Ledge; Nancy Diuble, Ext. 4-H Youth Agent, attended the 4­ H Animal Science Leaders Seminar at Howell, Mi., on February 26. “The seminar was designed to give local 4-H leaders additional training in conducting 4-H livestock activities,*’ says Nancy Diuble, Eaton County 4-H Youth Agent. Highlights of the seminar included sessions for horse EATON COUNTY FARM AND HOME CALENDAR Saturday, March 7 - 4-H Personal Appearance Modeling Clinic, 4-H Building, Charlotte Fairgrounds. East-side clubs at 9 a.m.-noon; West-side, 1-4 p.m. SSaturday, March 7 -1 p.m., Volunteer Orientation for Spring session Riding Program, Kardel Hall, Charlotte Fairgrounds. -Monday, March 9-7 p.m. 4-H Drama Club, Cooperative Extension Office, 126 N. Bostwick, Charlotte. Tuesday, March 10 - 7:30-8:30 p.m. 4-H Dog Training Session, 4-H Building, Charlotte Fairgrounds. Ida McElory will be guest speaker, on training tips. Thursday, March 12-7:30 p.m. 4-H Horse Developmental Committee meeting, Kardel Hall, Charlotte Fairgrounds. Friday, March 13 - 1:30-4:30 p.m. Farm Shops Tour - Shop layout and building construction. Meet at Mark Smuts’ farm, 3121N. Wheaton Rd., Charlotte. Other tour stops: Rod Randall, Edward Bobcik and Gerald Pennington. Open to public. Saturday, March 14 -1-3 p.m. Nature’s Winter Wonderland a hike through Bennett Park. Meet at Camp Francis. Open to public. Monday, March 16 - 7:30 p.m. Eaton County 4-H Fairboard meeting, Fair Office, on the Charlotte Fairgrounds. Monday, March 16-7 p.m. 4-H Drama Club, Cooperative Extension Office, 126 N. Bostwick, Charlotte. Tuesday, March 17 - 7 p.m. 4-H Special Riding Volunteer Association meeting, Kardel Hall, Charlotte Fairgrounds. Thursday, March 19 - 6:30-9:30 p.m. 4-H Family Roller Skating, Adams’ Skating Center, Lansing Rd., Charlotte. Saturday, March 21 - 10 a.m. 4-H Shooting Sports planning meeting, Cooperative Extension Office, 126 N. Bostwick, Charlotte. Saturday, March 21 - 10 a.m.-noon, 4-H Dairy Fitting and Showing Clinic, Paul and Tom Edwards’ farm, 11883 Oneida Rd., Grand Ledge. Saturday, March 21 - 4-8 p.m. 4-H Pancake Supper, 4-H Building, Charlotte Fairgrounds. Public invited. March 23-27 - FARMERS’ WEEK, MSU, East Lansing. Friday, March 27 - 12:30 p.m. 4-H Special Riding (inside classes), Meadowview School, Packard Hwy., Charlotte. Saturday, March 28 - 4-H East-Side Style Revue, 4-H Building, Charlotte Fairgrounds. 8:30 a.m. - registration; 7:30 p.m. Style Show. Tuesday, March 31 9:30 a.m. Eaton Extension Homemakers Council meeting at Cooperative Extension Office. Annual program of work reports due. Election of 1981-82 officers. “Cooperative Extension Service programs are open to all without regard to race, color, national origin or sex.” leaders as well as livestock, dairy, goats, poultry and rabbit leaders. “Par­ ticipants had the opportunity to select four different skill sessions in addition to a general session on com­ munications,” explains Diuble. For more information on Animal Science or other 4-H activities, contact the Eaton County Cooperative Ex­ tension Service office, 543­ 2310. Nashville MSU student receives dairy award — Cheryl Keech of Nashville, an animal science major at Michigan State University, received an award at the recent annual banquet for the university’s College of Agriculture and Natural Resources. Cheryl was honored by receiving the Michigan Dairy Memorial and Scholarship Foundation Award which is a full tuition scholarship. The award is given to 10 diary science majors,and two food science majors emphasizing the areas of dairy production, processing and-or manufacturing. Cheryl is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Russell Keech of Bivens Road. During the college’s an­ nual awards banquet, held at the Kellogg Center for Continuing Education, 176 students were honored^ Action - Ads 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. toSp.m. Closed Mondays. LOST: Puppy, Golden Lab and Cocker, blonde color. Please call 852-9054 or 852­ 9728, after 5 p.m. LOST: Blonde long haired Cockapoo, wearing black collar with tags. If found please call 852-1580, Nash­ ville. REWARD!_________ WATER HEATERS FOR SALE: Gas or electric. Nashville Hardware, phone 852-0713. (tfn) Sweet custom — continued from front — Each person in attendance participated in the sugaring-off party, preservation. In addition to other suggestions, she told the gathering that foundations and private sources are the best place to look for rennovation dollars in the wake Is now accepting enrollment of state and federal budget cuts. for Fall classes... Frances Snyder, the society’s secretaryChildren ages 2’/a to 5 years old treasurer, presented the 1980 Syrup Queen Rebecca Class Schedule Cowell with a life mem­ bership in the local history 9:30 to 11:30 A.M. & 12:30 to 2:30 P.M. society in recognition of the Also ... Maple Valley Coop has limited queen’s superb job of openings this spring for children 4 to 5 representing, the community during her year-long reign. years old. If you are interested in a Village President Bill learning experience for your child ... 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Offer expires 3-10-81 Adult Sim �The Maple Valley News, Nashville, Tuesday, March 3, 1981 —sPage 8 A 'sweet' spring is brewing in the valley of the Nashville Develop­ not been right yet,” laughs ment Association, local Christiansen. Steam billowed from citizens joined forces to reap In Nashville’s first civic Nashville’s sugar shanty in the natural sweetner from syrup endeavor in 1942, local Putnam Park Saturday and nearly a thousand village boys in the Future Farmer of Sunday, as gallons of watery trees. That first season, America and the Nashville maple sap were converted syrup sold for $2.50 a gallon Boy Scouts were responsible by boiling into a lesser and the project netted $250, for placing spiles, hanging quantity of golden rich most of which was used to buckets, collecting sap and syrup. purchased jungle gym delivering the liquid to an The weekend activity at equipment for the school evaporator in make-shift the shanty added another playground. quarters. page to the 1981 chapter of a Each succeeding year saw After it had been boiled Nashville saga that started gradual improvement in down under adult super­ in 1942, the year the com; Nashville’s syrup making vision, girls in the local high munity’s sugar and syrup project, as new equipment school Home Economics making project was born of was acquired and skills class helped can and label wartime necessity and local perfected. the finished product. ingenuity. In time, the committee set An estimated 8,000 gallons Nashville’s civic sugar up the boiling operation at of sap netted about 200 bush originally was tapped the old pump house in gallons of syrup that first at the urging of Len Putnam Park. In 1957 the year. The ratio of sap to Feighner, then past 80 and a new sugar shanty was built syrup can vary with seasonal former 40-year owner of the nearby and a wood-fired moisture condition, but Nashville News, a con- evaporator converted to gas generally 30 gallons of sap tinuiously published some ten years later. are needed to produce one forerunner of the Maple Now, Nashville syrup is gallon of syrup. Valley News. produced under direction of , This year, local Boy Scouts Editor Feighner had urged the Nashville Syrup are again handling the tapping the giant sugar Association, and it will sell in tapping and collecting maples, lining the village 1981 for $19 a gallon. duties. Saturday, members streets as early as World Before boiling commenced of Troop No. 177 braved a War I, when sugar was Saturday, 169 gallons of damp, chilly wind to gather scarce and expensive. syrup had already been some 2,000 gallons of the When World War II rolled made this year. sweetnectar and deliver it to around bringing another “It looks like it’s going to the sugar shanty. Some 1,200 threatened sugar shortage, be a good season,” said buckets hang from ap­ Feighner again repeated his Harold Christiansen? NSA proximately 500 village advice and this time Nash­ president and longtime trees. ville headed. syrup project volunteer. “Of Each season, proceeds of In a community endeavor course, I’ve tried to predict the syrup project are divided spearheaded by a committee the last 12 seasons and have among participating volunteer organizations,, based upon manhours each donated to the tasks of washing buckets, tapping trees, collecting and hauling sap, boiling, canning syrup, etc. Individual volunteers not directly connected with any participating organization may designate that their “wages” be credited to their favorite community group. Harold Christiansen was overseeing the boiling operation Saturday, aided by volunteers Nelson Brumm and Eldon Day. “We usually boil on the weekends so people can stop by and watch,” said Christiansen. The guest register kept each season at the sugar shanty reflects outof-town, out-of-state, and As steam billows from the evaporator, Harold foreign visitors. Christiansen uses a hydometer to test the syrup Law requires syrup to weight. It must equal 11 pounds to a gallon, but the weigh 11 pounds per gallon, NSA delivers more. but the NSA exceeds that by Susan Hinckley requirement by a quarter to a half pound on each gallon. “We give a good heavy Syrup," commented Christiansen. “It’s the best advertising we can get.” Serving with Christiansen on the Nashville Syrup Association are Tom Reid, vice-president; Geneva Brumm, secretary­ treasurer; and Trustees Earl Hose, Tom Oleson, Ted Spoelstra and Douglas •Yarger. It looks like ifs going to be a good season Unloading a collecting tank at the sugar shanty Saturday are Tom Oleson and Tim Smith. The sap is measured then pumped into holding tanks before flowing by gravity into the evaporator inside. From our readers There is no way we can put into words how we feel — gratitude is one of the har­ dest emotions to express, especially on paper. Yes, this year’s marathon was a success — we raised $26,892.67 for multiple sclerosis and $1,410.85 came from you. Congratulations, you should feel proud that you were a part of this fantastic fund raising achievement — we know we are. Yes, we won first place in the marathon for being the couple who raised the largest amount of money and lasted the entire 50 hours, and yes, we were awarded trophies and $500 scholarships from the Miller Brewing Co. for this feat — but too many congratulations have been given to us and too few have been given to. you — the businesses and individuals who have supported us while we’ve danced for those who can’t. We realize that without your pledges of support, our dancing for 50 hours would Action-Ads Nelson Brumm checks supply of syrup stashed in storage closet at sugar shanty. Syrup in sizes ranging from half-pints to gallons are available at the shanty, at Security Bank, Carl’s Market and other locations in town. BOARDING DOGS & CATS: Carroll Wells, Phone 726­ 0129. (eow) MARY KAY COSMETICS at reduced prices. 852-0914. be worth nothing but sore feet — but with you — we have become a part of a group effort raising money so a cure will someday be found for those stricken with this crippling disease. Congratulations and many thanks to those of you who pledged this year and in previous years — we couldn’t have done it without you. May you all feel as proud as we when a. cure for MS can be found. Thank you again, Sandy Hulbert Jerry Ditropani National Multiple Sclerosis Society BARRY COUNTY EXTENSION SERVICE CALENDAR of EVENTS March-9 - 4-H Advisory Council meeting, 8 p.m., Extension Office, Hastings. March 10 - Estate Planning, 7:30-9:30 p.m., Hastings High School. Open to the public; previous reservation required. March 10- Quality Forages Day, 9:45 a.m.-3:15 p.m., DonAmerican Legion Hall, Dorr. March 10 & 17 - Dairy Nutrition Series (5 sessions), 9:45 a.m.-3:15 p.m., Kalamazoo County Center Building, Fairgrounds. March 11 - 4-H Competitive Trail Ride Clinic, 7:30 p.m., Community Building, Hastings. March 12 & 19 - Farm Management Workshop, 9:45 a.m. 3:15 p.m., Community Building, Hastings. March 12 & 19 - Introduction to Marketing Workshop, 10 a.m. - 3:30 p.m., Scalehouse Restaurant, Junction of M-66 and Grand River, lonia County; previous registration required. March 16 - Tri-County Goat meeting, 7-10 p.m., Plainwell Fire Station. March 16 - Regional Swine Shortcourse (snow makeup day), 9:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m., B. E. Henry Building, Fairgrounds, Marshall. March 23-27 - Farmers’ Week, Michigan State University, East Lansing. March 26 - Fair Board meeting, 8 p.m., Extension Office, Hastings. March 28 - Lawn and Garden Show, 10 a.m. - 3 p.m., Community Building, fairgrounds,-Hastings; open to the public. �An exuberant Sandy cannot hide her emotions as she and Jerry are named winners of the marathon at 6 p.m. p Sunday. Both Tele-Communication majors at MSU, they elected to accept a $500 scholarship each over a trip to Mexico. Their dancing raised $1,410. of the $26,892. netted for the National Multiple Sclerosis Society by the weekend event.. (Photo supplied) by Susan Hinckley Sandy' Hulbert, a 1980 Maple Valley High School grad, now a freshman at Michigan State University, waltzed away with top prize at a recent 50-hour dance marathon for charity, staged February 20-22 at the Meridian Mall in Lansing. The daughter of Mrs. Ralph Rasey of Mason Road, Sandy and her partner, Jerry -Ditropani of Grand Rapids, were one of 52 couples participating in the annual event sponsored by the Delta Tau Delta fraternity as a fund-raiser for the fight against multiple sclerosis, a disabling neurological disease. Sandy and Jerry were one of the 47 couples still on their feet at the end of the 50-hour dance and were declared winners by virtue of earning top dollar in donor pledges. Sandy and Jerry chalked up $1,410.85 in contributions, making them the top couple in the marathon which netted $26,892.67 for the National Multiple Sclerosis Society. Most of the winning couple’s donations came from hometown people.. For their effort, Sandy and Jerry had a choice ofa trip to Acapulco, Mexico, or a $500 scholarship each. Both Tele­ Communications majors at MSU, they opted for the latter. Jerry is a junior at State. This is the fourth year that Sandy has participated in the benefit event, dubbed a “dance for strength for those who can’t.” In the past, dancing with other partners, Sandy has placed 4th, 5th, and 6th, in the contest and has won prizes ranging from a 10speed bike to stereo speakers and a $100 gift certificate. When the marathon started at 4 p.m. Friday afternoon, the couples were garbed in an array of original costumes, but by early Saturday morning most had changed to more Here is an opportunity for you to become a part of one off the the county county’’ss most beneficial programs, the 4-H Special Riding Program. Volunteers are needed to RESIDENTIAL REPAIR INSTALLATION • REMODELING NEW CONSTRUCTION SEWER AND DRAIN WORK , Call... CARL BUSHRE — LICENSED MASTER PLUMBER — 517*726*0036 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 help over 60 young people with varying degrees of handicaps learn to ride horses in a therapeutic and recreational riding program. No horse experience is needed — volunteers will be trained at an in-depth, hands-on orientation session on Saturday, March 7,1 p.m. at Kardel Hall on the Charlotte Fairgrounds. Those who complete the orientation wi,ll receive certificates. This special program cannot begin to function without people who care enough to volunteer a couple of hours a week during the spring and fall. Indoor classes will be held on March 27 and April 3 at Meadowview School on Packard Hwy. Riding will take place on Friday af­ ternoons at the school, beginning April 24 and continuing through June 5. If you would like more information and-or would be interested in volunteering, please call Stephanie Wells, volunteer coordinator, 543­ 1301. (Maple Valley News photo by Susan Hinckley) C-Store Convenient VERMONTVILLE, MICHIGAN STATE LICENSE NO. 1612 Vt Phone 945-9554for ACTION ADS litre 8-Pack $199 5 oz. size. PLUS DEPOSIT. Pinata Burritos •Red Chili Beef 'n Bean •Green Chili Beef 'n Bean •Red Hot Beef 49 2% Milk $1■■79 Gal. I Assorted 3 Hershey Candy Bars February 23 to Prices effective March 3,1981. 5/88 5/88 We want YOU as a customer I ” We reserve the right to limit quantities. ZB)J \l WE'VE GOT THE ABILITY, THE EXPERIENCE AND THE EQUIPMENT TO SERVE YOU BESTI 6459 ALLEGAN RD. Sandy Hulbert beams at trophy presented to her and Jerry Ditrapani by the Delta Tau Delta fraternity as 1 st place winners in the 50-hour benefit marathon. 4-H riding program needs help Bushre Plumbing • • • • comfortable clothes and footgear. Many of the dancers donned colorful tshirts which were supplied by the Miller Brewing Company and imprinted with the “Dance for Strength” logo. The participants were allowed to rest every five hours and could nap during a 5-hour night break, though most did not, said Sandy, as sleep tends ' to make over­ taxed muscles stiffen up, creating problems when dancing is resumed. The marathon, which ended at 6 p.m. Sunday, was covered live by Lansing radio stations. In addition to the $500 scholarships, Sandy and Jerry were awarded a large trophy provided to the Delta Tau Delta by the Miller Brewing Company. \ 1 1 C-Store NASHVILLE • 419 North Main OPEN: Monday thru Friday 7:30 o.m. to 10:00 p.m. Saturday and Sunday 9:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m. DAVIS OIL COMPAN Y S �The Maple Valley New*. Nashville, Tuesday, March 3, 1981 — Page 10 Nashville Village Council 4-H pancake supper The second annual 4-H celebrate spring and come Pancake Supper, sponsored for all the pancakes they can by the Eaton County 4-H eat, with fresh butter, maple yp, farm sausage, g, app Council, will be held on syrup, Saturday, March 21. Serving plesauce, coffee, milk and will be from 4-8 p.m. and all tea. All proceeds go to the senior citizens will be served Eaton County 4-H Council, “family style” from 4-5 p.m. for use in the 4-H program. Tickets are available from The supper will be held in the members, the 4-H Building on the 4-H fairgrounds in Charlotte. Cooperative Extension Entertainment in the form of Service office, or at the clowns, drama, and talent door. Any senior citizens who performances,, will be need transportation to the provided throughout the Pancake Supper should phone the Cooperative evening. Everyone is invited to Extension Service at 543­ 2310 by March 19 and transportation will be PROFESSIONAL arranged. BUSINESS DIRECTORY 4-H modeling clinic scheduled LIMESTONE A MARL (Delivered and Spread) CRANEWORK • Drainage Ditches • Farm Ponds DARRELL HAMILTON HL 3, NASHVILLE PH. 852-9691 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. A 4-H Modeling Clinic for all Personal Appearance members will be held Saturday, March 7, in the auditorium of the 4-H Building on the fairgrounds in Charlotte. Two sessions will be held. East-side clubs are to come from 9 a.m. to 12 noon; West­ side clubs from 1-4 p.m. The workshop will cover modeling, grooming and make-up. Again this year, the participants will have the opportunity to see them­ selves model. Leaders are welcome also. A satisfying social life is necessary to good health at any age. Our heart goes out to lonely, shut-in older people who have lost contact with the outside world and lead a life of boredom. We need to open new vistas for them. The secret of a good social life is sharing thru volunteer work, by telephoning friends, by invitirig someone to share a meal. V FUNERAL I directors] 'Vcqir FUNERAL HOME in Nashville Phone 852-084G SALE on... — MINUTES OF REGULAR MEETING — The regular meeting of the Nashville Village Council held February 12,1981 at 7:00 p.m. at the Community Center in Nashville was called to order by President Harold Christiansen. Present, Curtis, Rizor, Babcock, Tobias, Hinckley and Hughes. The minutes of the last regular meeting were read and corrected to change the word disposal to collec­ tion on Ordinance.No. 1-22-81. Approved. Motion by Tobias, supported by Rizor the following bills be presented and orders drawn on Treasurer for the same. All Ayes. Motion Carried. GENERAL WATER AHO SEWER Michigan Bell.................... 68.81 Cons. Power (Office) ..... 206.17 Carl's Markets.................... 48.72 Cadillac Overall Supply..... 5.65 Maple Valley News 274.43 Larry's Fargo.......... ..20.00 Hastings, Commercial Printer .............. 77.85 J-Ad Graphics, fnc 79.20 Howard J. Ferris... 27.00 Mich. Municipal League .456.00 Mich. Municipal Clerks ... 10.00 Doubleday Bros. & Co. 104.23 American Bankers Life 151.00 Blue Cross/Blue Shield . .498.60 Cons. Power (St. Lghts.) . 884.05 Michigan Bell (Water) . 10.80 Michigan Bell (Sewer) . -.23.10 Cons. Power (water)... ...25.13 Cons. Power (water) _ 732.19 Cons. Power (sewer) _ 291.21 Nashville Hardware.... ...84.40 Municipal Supply........ .189.54 Hometown Lumber Yard.. 18.22 Miss Dig ’.i 80.40 Haynes HaynesSupply SupplyCo Co............. 66.71 Chempace Corporation.. 734.45 Hach Chemicals............... 91.36 Chemical Engineering ..... 20.00 Water Products................... 13.52 Total Communications.....15.00 Farmers Gas & Oil........... 10.00 The Heffley Company .. 141.22 Municipal Supply 43-92 U.S. Postmaster 62.40 GARAGE AND EQUIPMENT Michigan Bell .............. ..35.00 Consumers Power....... 291.76 Nashville Hardware.... ..55.20 Municipal Supply......... 201.00 Nashville Auto & Farm Supply......................... ...................... 168.51 Todd Automotive Inc........ 25.72 Kent Oil Companyy...... ......... 443.00 Maple Vdlley Implement.. 62.35 Public Works Historical Society...................... ..25.00 Bemis............................ *32.65 Hometown Lumber Yard .. .7.76 STREETS Shepherd's Tree Service .. 32.00 Tim Boucher . .*................ 42.00 42.00 Boys ... Womens ... Mens *1.00 OFF on ALL INSULATED UNDERWEAR Ladies ... Mens ... Childrens Baby LOAF — Cinnamon Bread 89 OUR OWN — GARLIC TOAST HOURS: Monday thru Saturday 8 a.m. - 8 p.m. Sundays from 9 a.m. - 3 p.m. Michigan Bell ...... Kent Oil Cofnpan GeneKoetje ..,... Mace Pharmacy (Dry Cleaning)... General Electric... ..33.08 284.64 ..58.00 ..6.00 27.62 Sgt. Koetje gave the Police report for the month of January. M the Muoatiroyn. by Hughes, supported.. n ..by Rizor to adopt partial pay estimate No. 1 for Dunigan Brothers on C Contract No. 1. Total $82,882.00, amount retained $8,288.20. Amount due $74,593.80. All Ayes. Motion Carried. ■> Motion by Hughes, supported by Tobias to adopt partial pay estimate No. 2 for Normco Construction Co. on Contract No. 3. Total $306,402.12, amount retained, $30,640.21. Amount due, $275,761.90. All Ayes. Motion Carried. Motion by Rizor, supported by Hughes to apply to the EPA and DNR for grants orr project No. 85676 and 85677 partial payment request No. 6 of wastewater collection and treatment totaling $315,728.00. (Attor-­ ney fees $6,373.00, Engineer, $16,039.00, Land and Relocation costs $1,235.00, construction $292,081.00) All Ayes. Motion Carried. Motion by Hughes, supported by Tobias to apply tol EPA and DNR for partial payment No. 7 and final payment on Step No. 2 design for Treatment totaling $384.00. All Ayes. Motion Carried. Motion by Hughes supported by Hinckley to adopt a professional services agreement for General Consultation with Williams & Works engineering firm. All Ayes. Motion Carried. Motion by Hughes, supported by Tobias to contribute to Castleton, Maple Grove, Nashville Ambulance service $400.00. All Ayes. Motion Carried. Motion by Cuttis, supported by Rizor to send two D.P.M. men to school for vegetation management for Municipal Wastewater Land application systems and Ground Water Contamination on February 23 & 24 and March 5 8 6. All Ayes. Motion Carried. Motion by Hughes, supported by Rizor to purchase as part of the new sewer construction project brick for the new sewer lab. Choice of brick to be "Old South Range" No. 1-51-11-300. No, Tobias, Hinckley. Yes, Hughes, Curtis, Rizor and Babcock. Motion Carried. Motion by Rizor, supported by Hinckley to institute a change order in Contract No. 3 to include heat in the garage area at the sewer lab. Yes, Hinckley, Rizor, Babcock and Tobias. No, Hughes and Curtis. Motion Carried. Letter was read from the following property owners .on North Main, Jim and Janet Jarman, Mary and .on Robert Wood, Sandra Wilson and Lyle French regarding the Ordinance prohibiting parking on North Main, North of Kellogg Street. No action taken at this time. Motion to adjourn by Hinckley, supported by Hughes. Meeting adjourned at 9:57 p.m. All Ayes. Motion Carried. Date: February 26, 1981 Susan M. Corkwell, Clerk Council. Cub Scouts hold annual Blue and Gold banquet The Blue and Gold Banquet for Cub Scout Pack 3176 was held Monday, February 23. About 150 cubs and family members en­ joyed the dinner and program presented after. The cubs made placemats and table decorations for the 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. ATTENTION: MAPLE VALLEY WOMEN SOFTBALL PLAYERS AND COACHES ... There will be a meeting for all inter­ ested persons in room A-2 at Maple Valley High School at 7:00 p.m. on Tuesday, March 3rd. Hope to see you there! $1Jb9 » POLICE DEPARTMENT - WINTER Merchandise *1.00 OFF on ALL FLANNEL SHIRTS Nashville Hardware... 7.47 Hometown Lumber Yard . 382.13 Consumers Powe 374.70 Vermontville Hardware .. 22.95 Correspondence was read. A letter was read from Richard Stensen regarding a position for Chief of Police. Letter to be written thanking him for his , p y. interest, but no present Vacancy. Motion by Hinckley, supported by Tobias to approve the election board for the Primary Election, February 16, 1981 and the General Election March 9, 1981, con­ sisting of Marsha Ainslie, Chairman, Sharon Green, Joyce Koetje and Janice Mason. All Ayes. Motion Carried. Carried. Mr. James Markham was present from Condor Cable, interested in establishing a system in the Village (Community Antenna Television System). Matter tabeled and Mr. Markham asked to return to the next regular meeting of the Nashville Village Community Events *3.00 Off on ALL BOOTS COMMUNITY BUILDING Motion by Curtis, Curtis supported by Hinckley that we send Ron Reece of Reece Realty a letter stating that the Village of Nashville has no desire of assisting in development the All parcel land Carried. located on Breumm Road at thisof time. Ayes.ofMotion . Your Friendly Spartan Store! SUPER MARKETS STREET... in NASH VILLE banquet in their den meetings. Ed Bomeracted as master of ceremonies for the evening. The Webelos opened the program with a flag ceremony. Den 3 presented an Indian story to go along with the Indian theme of the banquet. Ed Boldrey and Ed Bomer presented the cubs with the badges that they had earned in the last month. Scott Tobias, Robbie Loy, Mark Lancaster, Randy Bishop, and Matt Bomer all earned their Bear badges. Bobcat badges were earned by Wayne Gardner and Allen Staskus. Allen Staskus also earned his Wolf badge, gold arrow and five silver arrows. Wolf badges were earned- by Wayne Gardner, Troy TenEyck, Paul Boldrey, Roy Stein and Eric Eberly. Silver arrows went to Kevin Cheeseman, Mike Cheeseman and Matt Schaub. Steve Fisher earned a gold arrow. The Webelos awards were presented by their leader, Jack Schaub. Three Webelos earned the highest award, the Arrow of Light; Richard Meade, Billy Brenton, and Kevin Rathburn. Craftsman badges were earned by Gene Dishony, Billy Gatchell, and Darren Fisher. Darren also earned his scientist badge. Paul Kesler, Boy Scout Troop 177 leader, was there with Troop 177 for the graduation ceremony as two Webelos became Boy Scouts. Richard Meade and Kevin Rathburn are now members of Troop 177. VFW Post No. 8260 in Nashville has supported both the Cub Scouts and Boy Scouts and allowed the use of their hall for the banquet. Thanks to Jean Reid for organizing a group of girls to serve at the banquet and Sally Peake who helped to organize the banquet. 25% Off EVERYTHING IN STOCK... We have several models. xample^ hoover Convertible ELITE ^e9- $123.95 SPECIAL... Only $^2^5 Vermontville Hardware 131 South Main — Vermontville �The Maple Valley News, Nashville, Tuesday, March 3.1981 — Page 11 Two MVHS students win Voice of Democracy awards t aiom k| Hfj “R’HtfBllilliii wi ■J11 taNWti rtra® tetaJIttitis swims WW' taint lEKiiiMip •mee aniiW1 SJjPefc*$’ i <t n i i®h W Three receive new "/Hap/e Leaf awards Three Vermontville citizens are the recipients of a new honor known as the Vermontville President’s “Maple Leaf Award.” Receiving the awards from Village President Bill Mason were Darryl Hale, Ruth Wineman, and Rebecca Cowell in appreciation of their “dedicated community service” and “outstanding contributions to help im­ prove and maintain the quality of life in the village of Vermontville. Mason implemented the idea for the award to give public recognition “to people for their extra efforts.” TTie Maple Valley News is co­ sponsoring the award. Many times citizens do not realize all the work and dedication that is behind a special project, so “they take it for granted,” he said. The Maple Leaf Award is Mason’s way of thanking and recognizing citizens who make outstanding contributions. He plans to present the award from time to time as the occasion arises. Mason said he hopes the Maple Leaf Award will not Becky Eaton and Ken Christopher are winners in the just be his award, but one Eaton County Voice of Democracy contest. that will become a tradition (Maple Valley News photos by Susan Hinckley) for future village presidents Becky Eaton and Ken Those who wish to enter the to bestow upon worthy Christopher, both Maple contest record their citizens. “I also want to Valley High School speeches. Judging is done by thank the Maple Valley sophomores, have won the VFW on a local, district, News for co-sponsoring the award,” he said. second .and third place, state and national level. Darryl Hale was selected respectively, in the Eaton Becky and Ken will County Voice of Democracy receive cash prizes and for the award because of his work on the new transfer Contest certificates in a special May station which replaced the The annual event is part of presentation. Becky is the old landfill. a national competition daughter of Arnold and Judy Darryl spent six months sponsored by the Veterans of Eaton and Ken is the son of doing a variety of tasks to Foreign Wars. The Charlotte Lee and Thelma plan and implement the VFW sponsors the contest Christopher, all of Nashville. transfer station which for those schools in the Eaton The Maple Valley School is opened last fall. In addition Intermediate School grateful for the opportunity to legwork like research District. made available to local involving price checks and At MVHS, students in Mrs. students through the VFW construction, he made arrangements pertaining to Lucinda Martin’s speech program. the operation of the transfer classes are given the topic as station. a required assignment. Finding a location for the station was one of the biggest problems he encountered. A new deadline is now in effect for submitting That Was solved when the news copy to the Maple Valley News. The new Eaton County Road Com­ time is 10 a.m. Monday. This change affects mission donated property for material to be picked-up at Johnny's Market in the cause. Darryl also helped design Vermontville, at the high school, and any other the transfer station to drop-off locations. coincide with the site, to be able to get the dumpster in an out conveniently. The village maintanince em­ ployee Tony Wawiernia did the work, he said. The unit was built to Darryl Hale (left) was one of three who received the new Maple Leaf Award from Vermontville President Bill Mason. Rebecca Cowell's award is shown in another photo elsewhere in this issue and Ruth Wineman; another award recipient, was not available when the pictures were taken. (Maple Valley News photo) enable the materials to be used again if the site should be moved. Darryl is serving his fifth year as a trustee on the Vermontville Village Council and is chairman of the transfer station committee. Ruth Wineman was recognized with the Maple Leaf Award for her im­ portant role in organizing the new village police depart­ ment. Ruth, also a village trustee, is chairperson of the police committee. Ruth spent hours and hours making phone calls to research many aspects of a establishing police department in addition to traveling to other com­ munities to learn about their police departments. After assembling all the in­ formation possible, she applied her knowledge to benefit the community. Rebecca Cowell, the reigning 1980 Vermontville Syrup Queen, received the Maple Leaf Award for the outstanding way she has represented the community< during her tenure as queen. Thompson-Harkness to wed Sending a card of thanks to someone Sutf in Is state champ! Maple Valley's Mark Sutfin won a state championship in wrestling over the weekend in Ann Arbor. Mark was undefeated with a 32-0 mark over the year. In his wrestling career he is 110-19. Mark was the captain of this year's team. (Maple Valley News photo) A card of thanks, published in the Maple Valley News, is a wonderful way to express your ap­ preciation for the kind and thoughtful gestures others have extended to you. When submitting your card of thanks, either Mr. and Mrs. Elmer D. Thompson of Battle Creek are happy to announce the engagement of their daughter, Laureen Marie, to Frederick W. Harkness, son of Mr. and Mrs. Frederick Harkness of Mansfield, Mass. The bride-elect is a 1975 graduate of Lakeview High School of Battle Creek, at­ tended Kellogg Community College and is employed by Leila Hospital of Battle Creek. Fred is a graduate of Maple Valley High School and is employed by OwensIllinois of Charlotte. A June 20 wedding is planned at Nashville Baptist Church. through the mail or at one of the drop-off points, please remember to include your full name and complete address for billing purposes. Answer: If you will fill out the forms for each newspaper and give It to the photographer ahead of the wedding date you save a lot of problems. He can then mail it with the photo immediately after the wed­ ding. Otherwise the form and the picture sent individually to paper may get separated someone has to pickup the oto and deliver to the papers. Question: How soon should the Ask The... Photographer This column will be appearing periodically covering all topics In the area of Professional Photography. Wedding Photography Question: How soon should I book a photographer for my wedding coverage? Answer: As soon as you set your date. From our exper exper-­ ience, the same dates seem to be popular among couples. Six months ahead seems to be the average booking. Question: How do I compare prices when Photographers all price differently? Answer: The main question is what the price includes. Does it Include an engagement sit­ ting? Does it Include coverage from beginning thru dancing, or is there an extra time charge if the photographer stays for dancing? Does it in­ clude black & white photos for the newspaper? Is there an extra mileage charge to go to the reception if it is in a different, location from the wedding? After this is compiled you should be able to compare the photographer who prices'this in a complete package and the one who itemizes these separately. What information should I compile for the photographer so that things run smoothly? Question: Even though some photographers have printed check lists, it's a good idea to compile your own since every­ one's needs are different. List from beginning to end whatt you want and any special people or groups. Tell him whether you like special effect photos, mostly candid, or more formal. Tell him if there are some pictures you DON'T like. Answer: Question: Who takes care of the newspaper write-up and how is that handled. wedding party be ready for photos and who should be there early? Answer: With Traditional wed­ ding coverage, the photo- grapher Is there 45 minutes ahead of wedding time. He takes bride with her atten- dants and parents and the groom with his attendants and parents. The flowers should be there and all pin­ ned on by this time also. Let everyone vy know w at the rehear-sal that they should be there and dressed about an hour ahead unless your photographer has told yu gp you other-wise. Some people are preferring to have all formal and group pictures taken before the wedding so there is no time lapse between the wed­ ding and reception. In this case all people, family, grand­ parents, etc., need to be there about 2 hours ahead of the wedding time. If the bride and groom don't mind seeing each other before the wedding, this is an option in wedding cover­ age. Question: What other things should be taken care of con­ cerning wedding pictures? Answer: If there are photo gifts being considered for your attendants, this should be talked about ahead, such as photo charms, keychains, lockets, etc. If there are divorced par­ ents, the photographer should be made aware of how the family pictures are to be taken. The payment for coverage should be fully understood. If it is to be paid in full by the date of the wedding, it's bet­ ter to take care of this ahead, so it is more private and saves embarrassment to both the photographer and the bridal couple.. Call or moU year qooifloat to: BILL RICHARDS Studio 250 S. Main, Vermontville Phone 72 6 -1340 126 Bridge S..t.., Portland Phone 647-6934 �The Mople Volley News, Nashville, Tuesday, March 3. 1981 — Page 12 Sports M.V. Lions wind-up regular season with two league lossesMaple Valley wound up its regular basketball season last week losing two league contests. Tuesday’s loss came at the hands of league champion Vestaburg 61-4 and Friday’s home contest was lost to Central Mont­ calm 69-50. In Tuesday’s contest, Valley let the host Wolverines jump out to a 14-8 first quarter lead. Though the Lions kept pace in the second quarter, they fell behind in the third allowing 21 points to Vestaburg while netting only 10 for them­ selves. The final score was 61-40 in favor of Vestaburg. The Wolves scoring came mainly from guards Jack Wood, who tallied 17, and Dewayne Johnson, who netted 16 points. 6’8” Harry McClellan was held to 6 points. John Kent and Pat Kersjes each scored 12 points for Valley. Valley took command early in Friday’s contest against Central Montcalm. Balanced scoring gave the Lions a 14-10 first quarter advantage. The Lions continued to build on their lead jn the second quarter until Lion turnovers gave the Hornets a break. They took the lead for the first time 26-25 with only seconds remaining. John Kent sank the last Lion basket of the half as the buzzer sounded giving his Lion team a 27-26 lead. Valley came out cold in the third quarter and Central’s Scott Miller came out shooting. Miller scored 10 of his game total 16 points in that quarter helping the Hornets widen the point gap to 48-34 in their favor by the end of the third quarter. Valley tried to close the gap in the final period coming to within 9 points, 55­ 46, with 2:13 left to play, but free throws kept the game out of reach. The Hornets hit 11 of their 21 fourth quarter points at the charity stripe. They were 15 of 16 for the night. Valley hit 2 of 6 at the free throw line. Pat Kersjes scored 15 points for Valley and John Kent added 16. Tickets for Wednesday’s district tournament play at DeWitt will be on sale Tuesday and Wednesday. Game time is 7:00 p.m. Terry Pierce (4) plays keep away from the Central Montcalm Hornets in basketball action Friday. (Steve Jacobs photo) JV's chalk-up two wins A Central Montcalm Hornet rejects this shot attempt by Eric Wolff of the Maple Valley Lions. (Steve Jacobs photo) Maple Valley ended their junior varsity season by winning their last five games in a row and winning eight of their last ten games. Valley defeated Vestaburg 54-42 and Central Montcalm. On Tuesday they travelled to Vestaburg and led throughout the game but were not able to pull away until the end of the game outscoring Vestaburg 23 to 14 in the last quarter and winning the game 54 to 42. Maple Valley played well defensively and controlled the boards by outrebounding Vestaburg 49 to 23. Randy Joostberns came off the bench and led the team with 11 rebounds. Scoring for Maple Valley were Tony Dunkelberger, 16 points; Mickey Mahon, 7 pts.; Pete Koetje, 8 points; Randy Joostberns, 6 points; Dan Keech, 4 points1, Alan NEW PURINA LICE AWAY FOR SWINE Now there's a convenient pour-on for swine lice control that really works. •Works fast! Systematically provides control of lice. Once absorbed, it cannot wash off. G •Easy to use! No mixing or dilution required. PurinaLice-aWAV- fOR SWINF I ON insecticide ■ a PURINA planning tomorrow with research today. •Economical! For only pennies a head, LICE AWAY controls biting and sucking lice. •Safe! 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Mickey Mahon had 6 assists in the first half and Pete Koetje added 4 assists. Randy Joostberns scored 13 of 24 points in the Lions second quarter. The jv’s out rebounded the taller green Hornets, 35 to 30. Recording rebounds for Maple Valley were Tony Dunkelberger, 11; Alan Hamilton, 6; Pete Koetje, 6; Randy Joostberns, 4; Mickey Mahon, 2; Dan Keech, 2; and Mike Gurd, 1. Scoring for Maple Valley were Tony Dunkelberger, 19 points; Randy Joostberns, 15 points; Alan Hamilton, 13 points; Mickey Mahon, 7 points; PeteKoetje, 4 points; and Dan Keech, 2 points. Playing well defensively for Maple Valley were Dan Keech, Mickey Mahon, Mike Gurd and Doug Hull. The jvs final league record is 9 wins and 5 losses. Their overall record is 13 wins and 7 losses. They will be idle and not play till next season. The jv’s would like to thank parents, fans and the cheerleaders for their support. ATTENTION: Maple Valley Women Softball player and coaches. There will be a meeting for all interested persons in room A-2, at Maple Valley High School, at 7:30 p.m. on March 3rd. Hope to see you there! (3-3) The basketball decided to take a rest during Friday's action at Maple Valley High. Another ball was called upon to retrieve the resting round ball and play resumed. (Steve Jacobs photo) Varsity volleyball results Maple Valley varsity volleyball lost a heartto Vestaburg breaker Monday, Feb. 23. The Lions won the first game of the match 15-8. The nexttwo games, Vestaburg came back to beat the Lions 15-13, 16-14. High scorers for the night were Melissa Coffman with 13 pts. and Rachel Cantrell with 10 pts. Adding to the scores were Brenda Browne, 8 pts.; Jodi Forell, 5 pts.; Shelly Wiser, 4 pts.; and Cindy Brumm with 2 pts. Thursday, Feb. 26 the girls lost to Central Montcalm with scores of 9-15, 9-15. The Lions rallied back and forth throughout both games. The girls worked as a team helping each other bump, set and spike, even blocking and covering. Coach Drake has worked with the girls all season long to get them to work as a team and to have 3 hits on their side, then block the opponent’s spikes and cover behind the block. High scorers for the girls in the Central Montcalm game were Kelli Cowell with 5 pts. and Shelly Wiser with 4 pts. Also scoring were Cindy Brumm, 3 pts.; Paula Service, 2 pts.; Brenda Browne, 2 pts.; Melissa Coffman, 1 pt.; and Tammy Teachworth with 1 pt. Other team members are Carla Sutfin, Rachel Cantrell, Teresa Huston, Julie Dor­ mer and Jodi Forell. The Lions host Middleville Tuesday, March 3 and Montabella on March 5, which is also parents’ night for the girls. M.V. winter sports awards All basketball and cheerleading awards will be issued on Monday, March 9 in the high school auditorium beginning at 6:30 p.m. All wrestling and volleyball awards will be issued on Tuesday, March 10 in the high school auditorium beginning at 6:30 p.m. �The Maple Valley News, Nashville, Tuesday, March 3, 1981 — Page 13 Fluoride program offered this summer What’s happening in school ? Students participate in Math competition Thirty-two of Maple Valley’s best math students traveled to Charlotte Friday to compete in the Eaton County Math Contest. The grades that were involved were: 6th, 7th, 8th, and 9th. The following students represented Maple Valley School District. Sixth grade: Paul Bahs, Kelly Reid, Ken Visger, Jennifer Lingoes, Glenn Ewing, Jessica Coleman, Brian Sleeper and Kris Chuhak. Seventh grade: Stacy Conroy, Richard Rozell, Angela Filter, Polly Cook, Jim Bryan, Scott Flower, Heather Christie and Jordan Ferrier. Eighth grade: Vickie Clements, Damon Geary, Jackie Gardner, Mark Valdick, Dan Lykins, Dean Hale, Scott Joostberns, and Jeff Hamilton. Ninth grade: David Reese, Rob Barrette, Todd McMillon, Eric Brown, Jeff Starring, John Myers, Tom McArthur and Linda McGinley. All students participated in three different math contests. The first one was individual quick calculation, the second was a two student team working together on 30 very challenging problems, and the last contest was a four student team playing math Jeopardy. Individually, Jeff Hamilton finished 4th and Scott Joostberns tied for 8th place out of 40 eighth grade students competing. The 6th grade team of Paul Bahs, Kelly Reid, Ken JVs beat Montcalm The Maple Valley JVs stopped Central Montcalm’s 15-game winning streak and handed them their only league loss of the season 60 to 57. The JVs finished the season with a five game winning streak. Their league record is 9 wins and 5 losses, overall their record is 13 wins and 5 losses. Congratulations on a fine season. Players should turn in uniforms to Mr. Mittelstaedt in room B-13. JV volleyball resultsThe J.V. Volleyball team won at home Monday, Feb. 23, against Vestaburg. The scores for the night were 15- MV Sports Calendar March 3- Volleyball - Home Middleville - 5:30 p.m. March 4 - Varsity Basketball Districts - at DeWitt - 7 p.m. March 5- Volleyball - Home Montabella - 5:30 p.m. March 7 - Volleyball Districts - at Williamston. March 9 - Winter Sports Awards (Basketball Cheerleading) - 6:30 p.m. March 10 - Winter Sports Awards (Wrestling Volleyball) - 6:30 p.m. March 13 Junior High Playnight - 7-10 p.m: 2,9-15 and 15-11. Top servers for the evening were Janie Schippel with 6 pts., Tracy Symonds and Debbie Crilly with 5 pts. each. Thursday the frekhman girls lostto Hastings 3-15 and 9-15. Janie Schippel was the leading scorer for the evening with 6 pts. Central Montcalm defeated the Lionettes Feb. 26, 3-15 and 7-15. Kim Brooke and Rosemary Oakley had 2 pts. each. Monday, March 2, the girls face Carson City at home. Then Tuesday, March 3, we play Middleville at home. The M.V. J.V. Volleyball team will wind up the season against Montabella Thur­ sday, March 5. All' games begin at 5:30. Auto Service CENTER QUALITY WORKMANSHIP TRANSMISSION REPAIRS BODY & BUMP SERVICE WHEEL ALIGNMENT & BALANCING • TUNE-UPS & MUFFLERS • MAJOR OVERHAULS • BRAKES • • • • JJKE Trowbridge Service 130 S. Main St., Vermontville - Ph. 726-0569 Visger, and Jennifer Lingoes, finished 5th out of 10 teams, beating a team from Eaton Rapids, Grand Ledge, Maple Valley, and two teams from Potterville. The best showing of any Maple Valley team ever was the first place finish of the 9th grade Red team in the math Jeopardy game. The team was made up of Linda McGinley, Tom McArthur, John Myers, and Jeff Starring. The game winning question was a 100 point factoring question answered by Tom McArthur. The game winning question was: -5 (A-B) - (A-B) + 8 (A-B) equals ? The contest was a . very good experience for all students. They had -an op­ portunity to meet and compete against some of the best math students in Eaton County. Any time a student has to function in a pressure situation like this contest, it prepares them for the many pressures of the real world. A special thanks goes out to the following people for providing transportation to and from the content: Mrs. Starring, Mrs. Rozell, Mrs. Brown, Mrs. Briggs, Mr. Byrne, and Mr. Hartenburg. Parent-teacher conferences Friday Parent - teacher con­ ferences will be held at the Maple Valley School Friday afternoon, March 6. Conferences will be held from 1:00 p.m. until 3:30 p.m. In the elementary grades conferences will be by appointment, and at the Jr.-Sr. High School parents are to come and meet with the -teachers. School will dismiss for all students at 11:30 a.m. on Friday, March 6. Spring sports needs coaches The Maple Valley Athletic Department is now taking applications for those in­ terested in coaching the following spring sports: Girls track, boys track, varsity baseball, junior varsity baseball and junior varsity softball. Applications may be ob­ tained in the high school office. Those who will coach on a voluntary basis will be given first consideration. TOPHAT CHIMNEY SWEEPS • Fast • Professional • Dust-Free REASONABLE RATES Evenings & weekends. 852-0911 Topical applications of fluoride will again be offered to Barry County children this summer. Letters and ap­ plication cards are being sent home with children who are in the Hastings. Nash­ ville, Middleville, Woodland, Delton and area parochial schools. Children who are now in the 2nd, 5th, and 8th grades are eligible to participate, as are children referred by their dentist and preschool children who are at least three years old. In addition to protecting the teeth against cavities, the program offers a valuable dental experience for children with no discomfort. Dental health education by clinic personnel includes the proper method of brushing teeth. The Maple Valley Schools LUNCH MENU Monday, March 9 Hamburgers, French Fries, Corn, Pears, Cookie, Milk. Tuesday, March 10 Fish Wedge, Mashed Potatoes and Butter, Green Beans, Peaches, Bread & Butter Sandwich, Milk. Wednesday, March 11 Hot Ham and Cheese on Bun, Baked Beans, Pickles, Pudding, Milk. Thursday, March 12 Spaghetti, Peas, Applesauce, Homemade Rolls and Butter, Milk. Friday, March 13 Taco’s, Lettuce ’n Cheese, Corn, Pears, Peanut Butter Sandwich, Milk. program is supervised by the Dental Division of the Michigan Department of Public Health. Parents are urged to meet the March IS deadline date for enrollment since scheduling areas depends on the number of children enrolled. In addition, materials and equipment need to be ordered in ad­ vance. Some children may not bring cards home. Please contact the school for this. The program will start in June. Because of low enrollment last year. parents of Woodland School children are asked to in­ dicate preference for their child to participate in the Hastings, Middleville, or Nashville programs. Area chairwomen are as follows: Middleville - Mrs. James Sprague and Mrs. Larry Palmer; Hastings Mrs. Mariam Sorby and Mrs. Florence Goodyear; Woodland - contact -Health Department - Louise Odrzywolska; Nashville - Mrs. Jack DeGroot and Mrs. Amado Cardenas; Delton Mrs. Joanne Ryan. FFA members win awards The F.F.A. * District Leadership Contests were held recently at Maple Valley High Schools. Contest teams from the Charlotte, Bellevue, Olivet, and Maple Valley F.F.A. chapters participated. Representatives from chapters competed in contests in­ volving: public speaking, greenhand public speaking, extemporaneous speaking, demonstration, job interview, agriculture forum, and parliamentary procedure. The award winners from the Maple Valley chapter were: Glenn Arras, silver award in public speaking; Ken Shilton, silver award in greehand public speaking; John Mater, silver award in extemporaneous speaking, and Tim Tobias, silver award in job interview. Ernie Wright and Steve Joppie placed third in the demonstration contest. Hummell’s Body Shop 8306 Maple Grove Rd. (3!4 miles south of Nashville on M-66) 852-9735 COLLISION REPAIR �The Maple Volley Newt, Nashville, Tuesday, March 3,1981 — Page 14 Serving our country A weekly report from - ERNEST NASH State Representative I D CARDS - All current Michigan personal identification cards may now be renewed by addition of a prepared sticker free of charge at any Secretary of State branch office. Alll new cards issued will be valid indefinitely. Previously, inin­ dividual identification cards, used by persons without a driver’s license, expired every four years. TANKER BAN - Double-bottom tank trucks will be permitted to continue unrestricted, all-hours operation in outstate areas under legislation recently signed into law by Lieutenant Governor James Brickley. Presently, such trucks are banned only from Wayne, Oakland and Macomb counties from 6:00 a.m. to midnight. SOLAR ENERGY - Energy conservation would be practiced in new government buildings through the use of solar heating and cooling systems under a bill recently introduced in the House. The bill calls for at least two cost analysis studies for energy systems, one being solar, before construction of any new state or local government building begins. BUSINESS TAX - Businesses that do not show a net profit during any of the first three years of operation would be exempt from paying single business taxes under a recently introduced House bill. The single business tax presently equals 2.35 percent of a company’s profits, payroll, depreciation and interest for the tax year. FEE HIKES - A state law that recently went into effect will hike fees for birth, death and marriage certificates. Under the law’s provisions, the cost of purchasing a copy of a vital record will jump from $3 to $10 across the state. . ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION - A bill to eliminate the $8,000 ceiling on air pollution surveillance fees which the Department of Natural Resources can impose has been introduced in the House. DNR Director Howard Tanner recently stated that unless the ceiling is increased or removed, Michigan air and water quality inspection programs would face severe cutbacks. Introducing... Kevin D. Edgecomb Airman Kevin D. Edgecomb, son of Mr. and Mrs. Gerlad B. Edgecomb of 10965 Lawrence Highway, Nashville, has been assigned to Sheppard Air Force Base, Texas, 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 instruction in the aircraft maintenance field. Pvt. Gary Friddle, 383-66­ 3702, Co. C 3rd Bn-63 Ar­ mour, APO New York, 09178, the son of Mr. and Mrs. PauT Friddle, Cloverdale Rd., Nashville is now stationed in Augsburg, Germany. Dog training The March 4-H dog working session will be held on Tuesday, March 10 from 7:30-8:30 p.m. at the 4-H Building on the Charlotte Fairgrounds. The session is open to anyone who wants to bring his dog and work with it. The program will feature Ida McElory, Charlotte, as special speaker, who wilL give dog obedience training tips. Members will also have the opportunity to work with the dogs. For more information on the 4-H dog program, contact the Eaton County Cooperative Extension Service at 543-2310. Call today for an appointment: Ph. 948-8767 Going south? Get ready for the southern sun with the... ULTRA-TAN Tanning Booth 1st Visit Low Prices on Ultra-Tan Packages! Get a MANICURE from our... REGISTERED MANICURIST REDKEN M 112 E. Court St., Hastings kPhono (616) 948-8767 The Maple Valley Athletic Boosters got another "boost" Wednesday with the gift of $325. from the high school Varsity Club. The donation represented proceeds of a recent donkey basketball game and a play night, both sponsored by the club. Newman Maurer, president of the organization, made the presentation to Linda Ramey, secretary of the MVAB. Looking on are other Varsity Club officers, from left: Kris Sample, vice president; Sherry Kraai, secretary; and Kelly MacDonald, treasurer. Pufpaff expressed appreciation on behalf of the MVAB, a volunteer group dedicated to funding sports programs eliminated in recent school budget cuts. He said he expected the gift would be used toward paying for the spring sports program. (Maple Valley News photo bySusan Hinckley) It’s a girl... Born to Fred and Kathy Spears on February 8,1981, a girl, Jane Lynn, weighing 7 pounds 6 ounces and 20 in­ ches long. Grandparents are Mr. and Mrs. Fred C. Spears of Vermontville and Mr. and Mrs. Harold L. Stewart of Nashville. Grea tgrandparents are Mrs. Thelma Stewart of Nashville and Mr. and Mrs. Richard O’Brien of Dimondale. CARD OF THANKS The family of Ernest Marcum wishes to express their sincere appreciation to their loving relatives, friends and neighbors fo,r their many prayers, floral arrangements, memorial gifts, cards, for the food brought to our homes and many acts of kindness and love shown to us at the time of our loss. Special thank yous to Rev. Turner and the Methodist Church for the visits and gifts sent to him while he was so sick. To Dr. Myers who over the years has given such good care to him. To Rev. and Mrs. Boger for; their comforting words and beautiful services, and to Vogt Funeral Home for their services. A chapter completed a page turned a life well lived a rest well earned. God bless each and every one of you. Agatha Marcum Joe & Mary Marcum and Family Lou & Jerry Hansbarger and Family Jim & Barb Marcum and Family Loqueita & Bob Voldick and Family Judy & Doug Gardner and Family When you want results... . .. give our classified department a call I If you want to turn your unwanted items into cash, we'll help ybu write ah'ad that will get fast results! Whatever you want to buy or sell, you'll get action with Come to the firemen’s dance! Vermontville Firemen will sponsor their 59th annual dance at 9 p.m.' Saturday, March 7 in the fire barn. Music will feature Carl and the Playboys. Door prizes will be awarded. Proceeds from the event will be used to help the Vermontville Fire Depart. New stylists who have permanently joined our staff from our Grand Rapids salons. Both have extensive training! Varsity Club gives donkey basketball proceeds to sports program Donations for dance tickets are $6 per couple and $3 Tor a single. Advanced tickets may be purchased from any fireman or by calling Rod Harmon, 726-0212. a Want Ad! Maple Valley News Phone 945-9554 New Version of Popular Dessert. . . Attention Cheesecake Lovers! Cheesecake lovers really will love this new version of the popular dessert. “Pineapple-Yogurt Cheese­ cake" features a smooth yo­ gurt-cream cheese filling, fla­ vored with rich pineapple mixture, almond extract and vanilla. The unusual coconut­ ginger crust is a perfect com­ pliment for the tangy filling. Undrained crushed pine­ apple, combined with a little sugar, is boiled down to make a flavorful concentrate which Is used both in the filling and as a topping after the cheese­ cake is baked. Imaginative and easy to put together, this cheesecake is the perfect answer for a fam­ ily treat or as a delectable finale to a luncheon or dinner party. PINEAPPLE-YOGURT CHEESECAKE 1 (814 oz.) can crushed pineapple 54 cup sugar , Coconut Ginger Crust 1 (8 oz.) package cream cheese 1 (3 oz.) package cream cheese 4 large eggs 1 (8 oz.) container plain yogurt 2 teaspoons vanilla 14 teaspoon almond extract 14 teaspoon salt utes, until syrup is absorbed, watching carefully, as syrup thickens to avoid scorching. Prepare Coconut Ginger Crust, and bake in moderate oven (350 degrees F) for 10 minutes. Meanwhile, soften cream cheese and beat smooth with remaining 14 cup sugar. Beat in eggs, one at a time. Add yogurt, vanilla, almond extract and salt, and beat smooth. Fold in 14 cup of the pineapple. Pour into baked crust, and return to oven. Bake 40 minutes, until barely set in center. Open oven door, and let stand 20 minutes. Remove cake from oven, then cool at room temperature before refrigerating. Just before serv­ ing, top with remaining pineapple. Makes 1 (8-inch) cheesecake, about 8 servings. Coconut Ginger Crust: Combine 1 cup fine zwieback crumbs, Turn pineapple into small % cup p flaked coconut,, 3 tablespoons p brown sugar, g, lj teaspoon p saucepan, add % cup sugar, ground ginger and 14 cup melted butter; mix well. Press over and boil rapidly 6 to 8 min-bottom and about 1 inch up sides of 8-inch spring form pan �tl?e Most Beautiful Da^ of ^our bife 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 reminder Phone 945-9554 Hastings �The Maple Volley News, Nashville, Tuesday, March 3,1981 — Page 16 we're doinq our to save you food dollars] USDA CHOICE BEEF ROUND STEAK *1.89 39" FRESH FROZEN TURKEY DRUMSTICKS HOLLY FARMS . $ USDA SDA CHOICE BONELESS BEEF Pick Off $a09 Rump Roast er Sirloin Tip Roast R lb WILSON 99 LB. 89 BOLOGNA (BY THE CHUNK OR SLICED) LB. 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Johnny's Food Mart Phone 517-726-0640 160 S. Main Street 204 OFF L'ABEL VERMONTVILLE DAWN PRICES EFFECTIVE THRU March 7, 1981 I I WE RESERVE THE RIGHT TO LIMIT QUANITY. LIQUID 32 FL. OZ. LIMIT 1 WITH $5.00 PURCHASE. COUPON EXPIRES MARCH 7, 1981. � https://barrycountyhistoryportal.org/files/original/21/795/MapleValleyNews_1981-03-10.pdf 9594c53c570bf14177fc66fcf89a9c44 PDF Text Text 'i'AGfc Hastings Public Library 121 S. Church Hastings, IV, I. 49058 ■<•068 PERMIT NO. 7 1 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. 109 - No. 40 • Tuesday. March 10, 1981 Friends' rare book room opens soon by Susan Hinckley Ruth Brown, of the Putnam Public Library staff, admires the bookcases recently constructed by Earl Pennock, left, for a recently-renovated second-story room at the library. The room will house rare books and historical artifacts. (Maple Valley News photos by Susan Hinckley) Finishing touches were put on handcrafted bookshelves and a glass-fronted display case in a soon-to-be-opened room at Putnam Publie Library last Friday. The wooden shelving units were constructed by Earl Pennock of Nashville and are part of a renovation project in a small secondstory room in the southeast corner-of the library. At the time the Charles Putnams lived in the 1886 brick home, it is believed that the room ■served as a maid’s quarters. Since the residence opened as a library in 1923, the tiny room has been used only for storage. It is the last of four upper-level rooms to be renovated for library use within the past 15.years. Under the guidance of the Putnam Library board, the local Friends of the Library organization undertook the project of remodeling the small room last year. Most of the effort involved decoration: installation of period wallpaper, wall-towall carpeting, and a Tif­ fany-style ceiling fixture — in complimentary shades of Nashville acquires new lifesaving equipmentLifesaving equipment recently has been acquired by the Nashville-based fire department through the generosity of a local mer­ chant and a dual con­ tribution from the townships of Castleton and Maple Grove. A 40-piece extraction tool set will enable local firefighters to rescue ac­ cident victims trapped in vehicles. The equipment also will be useful in freeing victims of farm machinery accidents and can be usedin silo entrapments. Carl’s Market of Nashville donated $800 toward the $1,400 cost of the extraction set. The balance was paid by the townships from their fire-voted funds. The extraction equipment will be carried in the Nash- ville Fire Dept, rescue van, which' accompanies the Nashville-based ambulance service on all runs to ac­ cident calls. , At the scene, local firemen who have been trained and state-certified in the use of extraction equipment, will use various tools in the kit to free trapped victims, who then will be tended by trained Emergency Medical Nashville Fire Chief Doug Yarger, right, and Ass’t. Chief Larry Decker display some of the equipment included in the new 40-pc. extraction kit recently acquired by the local fire department to free trapped accident victims. Technicians who comprise the ambulance crew. Under new state regulations which have physically separated the two departments, firemen can dismantle the auto, etc. to reach the victim but the injured person mdst be lifted from the vehicle by certified EMT’s. Included in the hydraulically - operated extraction equipment is a 4ton wedge which expands from zero to 11 inches; two 4ton pumps; a 2-ton comealong winch; chains which test 8,400 lbs.; and a multitude of miscellaneous tools. In'addition, the fire department has an air chisel which it has owned for some time. . The chisel can be used to shear bolts, cut off auto tops, etc. It is powered by Scott Air Tanks, which are standard firefighting equipment and carried by the local department. Ten Nashville firemen were certified last fall in a state training program in extraction, which included actual use of equipment identical to that recently acquired. At that time, the local men practiced on several wrecked cars which were brought to the fire station lot for that purpose. Now, they plan to secure another wrecked auto to use in a practice drill of their new extraction equipment. green and amber. The room will be used to house the library's collection of rare books — those volumes which are too valuable to circulate. For the convenience of in-library reading, the FOL plans to furnish the room with a small library table and chairs. Also to be housed in the mom are various historical artifacts which the library has acquired. These items will be displayed in the locked, glass-fronted case built by Pennock. In recognition of the effort of the FOL in restoring the room, the Putnam Library board recently approved official designation of those quarters as The Friends’ Rare Book Room. Former local man injured in motorcycle accident Bryan Wallace, a former wrist and his left ar.m was Maple Valley student, is crushed. His nose, was reported to be in serious broken and he lost several condition after suffering teeth and received facial multiple injuries in a injuries, Cindy said. The motorcycle on which motorcycle accident in Pascagoula, Mississippi Bryan was a passenger was where he is serving with the struck by a pick-up truck that had failed to yield when Navy. Bryan was a passenger on making a left hand tutn. Bryan was thrown 67 feet the motorcycle when the accident occured at 6:09 when the truck collided with the motorcycle. Cindy said a.m. February 23. According to. his sister Accident on page 3 — Cindy Kellogg, Bryan will be hospitalized for six months Election Coverage to a year. She said his right leg was shattered in the Nashville accident and his left leg was broken in three places above Village Election the knee. Bryan also suffered ex­ on page 10. tensive injuries on his left for Nashville president proclaims “Girl Scout Week” Nashville Village President Harold Christiansen has proclaimed March 8-14 as Girl Scout Week in the village. Girl Scouts of the USA are observing the 69th an­ niversary of the organization's founding. Girl Scouting started in this 'country with 18 mem­ bers in 1912. The organization now numbers more than three million girls and adults working together to improve the quality of life around us. ^'Girl Scouting is dedicated to the principles of pre­ paring girls and young women for the future, and of helping them achieve their fullest potential. "We in Nashville recognize that Girl Scouting is where the future begins," the resolution stated. Christiansen has called upon all citizens of the com­ munity to give to the Girl Scouts, now and through all of 1981, "the continued interest, enthusiasm, cooper­ ation, and support necessary to bring Girl Scouting to every girl in Nashville who wishes to join. �The Maple Valley Newt Nathville Tuesday. March 10. 1981 — Page 2 Nashville News Irish eyes are definitely smiling when they see the “displaying o' the green" in the north window of Kelley’s Variety Store in Nashville. Merchandise in every imaginable shade of green has been attractively arranged by clerk Mrs. Pat Dies. What more ap­ propriate name than Kelley’s to feature such a colorful Irish *display Another eye-catching Main Street window decked out in the St. Patrick’s Day theme is at the Thornapple General Store. Nate and La Duska Sheldon of rural Nashville are on Cloud Nine since receiving word Tuesday of the birth of a grandson at Ludington. The 8 lb, 3 oz. boy is the son of James and Lori Sheldon. Other grandparents are maternal grandfather Candido Montoya of New Mexico, and paternal great­ grandmother, Mrs. Virginia Higdon Keller of Melbourne, Florida. Driving to Ludington Thursday to welcome the baby home and help the new parents over the weekend were La Duska and her daughter, Julie Ellen Sheldon-Edger of Hastings. Nate planned to join them over the weekend, to meet his new grandson: Nathan Tyre) Sheldon. Newlyweds now honeymooningin Florida are For all your INSURANCE NEEDS See or Call... TERESA JONES F TRUMBLE AGENCY ^uto-Owners Insurance Vermontville Ph. 517-7264634 or 7264580 Debbie Hamtaond, daughter of William and Darlene Hammond of Nashville, and Richard Farrell of Lansing. The young couple were married Monday, March 2, at Lansing and plan to reside in that city. Mrs. Nellie Moon is home and doing very well following recent hospitalization for cardiac testing at Pennock. The St. Patrick’s Day Pizza Pig-Out is the hilarious title assigned to a March 14 get-together planned by the Senior High Dept, of the Nashville Baptist Church. Joining the local youths for the fi p.m. Saturday event will be teen-agers- from the Sparta Baptist Church. All those attending will be required to wear green to gain admission to the party. Prizes will be awarded in several categories, including the most green person, the best leprechaun costume, and the most authentic Irish accent. A smorgasbord of pizzas from the new T.J.’s outlet at Big George’s in Nashville will be served. All kinds of games in the St. Patrick’s theme are plan­ ned. The evening will be capped by a showing of the movie, “Troubled Water,” a film about rafting on the white waters of the Colorado River. Anyone interested in more details may call Pastor Don Roscoe at the Nashville Baptist Church. Mrs. Amy Matve of La Porte, Indiana, was in Nash­ ville recently to spend a week with her mother, Mrs. Elizabeth Curtis, while the latter was ill with a virus and confined at home. Recent Saturday callers at the home of Fred and Marguerite Ackett were her daughter and grandson, Mrs. Florence Hillard and son Lewis, of near Charlotte. Sunday visitors at the Ackett home were Marguerite’s daughter and son-in-law, Audrey and Clare Steward, also of near Charlotte. Mr. and Mrs. Jeff Murphy and daughter, Kathryn, of Grand Ledge were Tuesday evening callers on his ■parents, the Dave Murphys of Nashville. Mrs. Elsie Ramsey of rural Nashville was in Charlotte Sunday to attend an open house at the First Lutheran Church for Rev. Dorah, his wife, Rita, and family. The gathering was a farewell party honoring the Professional Styling i’s Beauty Shop W. Main St., Nashville *OS' Da Da Dorahs. who feaving Charlotte. M Gladys Histead of ac" companied M r^HBaey to the event. A recent houseguest of Mrs. Esther Appelman of Nashville was Mrs. Elsie Ramsey of rural Nashville. Vivian Conner of Nashville 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 pounds jn one week to win the title. Also honored Monday was Mrs. Verna Frederick of Nashville. She was awarded a gift for having reached her goal to lose a total of 36 pounds. Mrs. Rick (Cathy) Vessecchia of Nashville "is now convalescing at her home following recent surgery at Butterworth Hospital in Grand Rapids. She expects to be able to return to her work at the Nashville Baptisj Church this week. Mrs. Eliza Emery of Nash­ ville and Mrs. Irene Gaskill of Charlton Park Road were in Hastings last Wednesday to call on Eliza’s son and family, the Wesley Emerys. After dinner at the B. & R. Kaf-Ay, the ladies called on Mrs. Erma Feighner and other friends at the Barry County Medical Care Facility. Spaghetti lovers will love Saturday, March 21, the day the Nashville Christian Academy will sponsor an all­ day spaghetti dinner at the Community House of the Nashville United Methodist Church. Those who crave spaghetti for lunch, dinner, in-between, or both, can be accommodated, since the hours are 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. Adult tickets are $1.50; $1. for senior citizens. Children’s tickets are 75 cents, except for those under three years of age, who will be admitted free. All proceeds go to the Nashville Christian Academy, a K-12 Christian school locate^ in the education wing of the local Church of the Nazarene, and supported by three Nashville churches: the Baptist, the Assembly of God, and the Nazarene. Advance tickets for the spaghetti event now are available from NCA students and parents. Contributions of supplies from merchants or others also would be welcomed. For more details, call chairperson Mrs. Rosa Lee Gibbs, 852-1903. The P.F.C. Missionary Group of the Nashville Baptist Church will meet at 7 p.m. Thursday, March 19, at the church. Guest speaker will be Mrs. Linda Valcarel, who with her husband is a missionary to Spain and who currently is on furlough/ residing temporarily in Charlotte. Mrs. Caroline Jones of Nashville, accompanied her daughter and son-in-law, Joyce and Pete Lamie, local, to Battle Creek last Sunday to call on Mr. and Mrs. Robert Jones and enjoyed an evening dinner there. The Golden Agers of the Nashville United Methodist Church will meet Friday, March 13, at the Community House for a noon potluck dinner. Mrs. Will (Beth) Suntken of Nashville hosted the Edith By Susan Hinckley Parks Circle of the United Methodist Church on Monday afternoon. A dessert luncheon was served. Mrs. Elsie Ramsey of rural Nashville was a recent Sunday visitorat the home of her daughter and family, Claudette and Ted Myers arid sons of Charlotte. Mr. and Mrs. George Ward and son, Quentin, of Thor­ napple Lake Road recently returned from a week-long business trip to the south. At Louisville, Kentucky, where the Wards formerly lived, they spent some time visiting friends. Other slops on the trip were at Atlanta, Georgia, and Houston, Texas. Mr. and Mrs. Clarence Reid of Nashville were Thursday evening supper guests of Mr. and Mrs. Arden Reid, local, in honor of Ar­ den’s birthday. Friday dinner guests of the Clarence Reids were the Darrel Reids of near Kalamo. Clarence and Margaret were Saturday evening callers on his brother and wife, Claude and Myrtle Reid of rural Hastings. Also present was the Reid’s cousin, Earl Eckelbecker. Mr. and Mrs. Arden Reid and daughters and Mrs. Vaughn Reid and Jennifer, all of Nashville, were Sunday dinners guests of the Clarence Reids. Discussion of sales promotions and group ad­ vertising are the agenda for Wednesday’s meeting of the Nashville Chamber of Commerce. The March 11' event is set for 7:00 p.m. at the Community Center (old waterworks building) in Putnam Park. Miss Catherine Mix and Charles Haylock of Battle Creek were married Saturday, Feb. 21, at the chapel of the First Presbyterian Church in Battle Creek. The bride is the daughter of Russell and Barbara Mix'Yif rural Nash­ ville and was Nashville’s Centennial Queen in 1969. Cathy now is an LPN, em­ ployed at Leila Hospital in Battle Creek. The groom is a student at Kellogg Com­ munity College. Attending the wedding were guests from Hastings, Charlotte, Battle Creek, and Nashville. Among those attending from here were the bride’s maternal grandmother, Mrs. Abraham Laurie, and her paternal grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth (Ted) Mix. Following the ceremony, a reception was held at a Battle Creek restaurant. Youths from the Senior High Dept, of the Nashville Baptist Church will par­ ticipate in a Teen Outreach program Sunday, March 22. After morning church ser­ vices that day, the youngsters will go to the Barry County Medical Care Facility and conduct a service at 1:30 p.m. Later, at 3 p.m., they will repeat the service for residents bf the Provincial House in. Hastings. Afterward, the teens will eat at a Hastings restaurant before returning to Nashville. Mr. and Mrs. Clarence Reid of Nashville drove to Rockford last Monday to shop, then stopped in Grand Rapids to have lunch with her sister, Mrs. Marjorie Schaperkatter. Wednesday, the Reids were in Battle Creek to call on William Roberts of rural Nashville, who is a patient at Leila Hospital. They also visited Clarence’s sister, Mrs. Ethel Shaver, at Arrowood Nur­ sing Home, and called on her husband, Frank, at his home in Battle Creek. Later, the Reids had dinner at Bill Knapps in honor of Margaret’s birthday. Thursday morning, the Clarence Reids headed north to spend the weekend with their son and family, the Darwin Reids of Cadillac; Performing in concert at 7 p.m. Sunday, March 22, at the Nashville Baptist Church will be Codrtney and Courtney, a singer­ songwriting team comprised of two brothers from south­ western Michigan. Steve and Brad Courtney are both former star athletes at Mendon High School. Steve was named first choice outfielder on a |?79 All-State baseball team; was a first team All-Conference running back in football, and a regional 100-yard dash champion during his senior year, plus state champion half-miler in 1977. Brad was a 3-time state champion miler in track and was twice named to All-Conference football teams as a running back during his high school career. He also was All­ Conference scoring and rebounding champion in basketball during his senior year. The public is cordially invited to attend the Court­ neys’ performance. Mrs. Robie Pufpaff of Nashville hosted a gettogether Thursday evening in honor of the birthday of her husband, Adrien. Present for the occasion were Harold and Judy Pufpaff and sons of rural Nashville; Mr. and Mrs. Warren Hatfield, and Chip Blakley, local. Sunday callers on Mrs. Verna Frederick of Nash­ ville were Mr. and Mrs. Herb Mangitz of Grand Rapids. The two ladies became friends during their con­ finement at Blodgett Hospital earlier this year. Last Wecfhesday, Mrs. Frederick accompanied her daughter, Mrs. Phyllis Smith of Charlotte, to call on Mr. and Mrs. A. J. De Long at Dimondale. Mrs. De Long, a sister-in-law to Verna, has been ill. Recent Saturday visitors at the home of Leonard and Veda Shull of Nashville were her son and his wife, Kendall and Iris Guy of Bristol, In­ diana. Sunday dinner guests of Mr. and Mrs. Shull were Mrs. Betty Guy and children, Lisa and Curtis, of Battle Creek. Received word Friday that Bill and Sonya Kjergaard now are settled at their new address of 1426 B, Dorado Drive, Kissimmee, Florida, 32741. The Kjergaards left Nashville February 23. They were feted at a surprise farewell party staged by 32 of their close friends the Saturday evening prior to their Monday departure. Daughter Susan accompanied her parents to Florida, helped them get settled, then flew back to Michigan. Bill has em­ ployment starting March 9 as an air conditioning specialist with the Oscbola County School District. Best wishes tb the Kjergaards in their new surroundings. Art Bat&man of Nashville returned home last Tuesday following his second con­ finement at Pennock Hospital since the end of December. He has spent 34 days in the hospital in that time, and most recently ended up in the Intensive Care Unit when he developed heart problems following major abdominal surgery. He now is convalescing at home. This is the first time in 10 yfears that the Batemans have missed going to TOP HAT CHIMNEY SWEEPS • Fast • Professional • Dust-Free REASONABLE RATES Evenings S weekends.. 8S2-0911 Hummell’s Body Shop 8306 Maple Grove Rd. (3’4 miles south of Nashville on M-66) 852-9735 COLLISION REPAIR MAPLE VALLEY Coop Nursery Inc. Is now accepting enrollment for Fall classes... Children ages 2% to 5 years old ★ Class Schedule ★ 9:30 to 11:30 A.M. & 12:30 to 2:30 P.M. Also ... Maple Valley Coop has limited openings this spring for children 4 to 5' years old. If you are interested in a learning experience for your child ... Please Call... 726-1254 �The Mople Valley News, Nashville, Tuesday, March 10,1981 — Page 3 >k^t SkjHi H >.k^t Vll C C §&S uNthd ' *SSSr SiC SJiCS * ” ^'5 *^2 S Jyi *SS|| *S|| ff*j*Jjy AA i Mitt 'A •ts 5?°^ Obituaries Evelyn M. Stall CHARLOTTE Mrs. Evelyn M. Stall, of 2700 S. Cochran, died Sunday, March 1, 1981 at HayesGreen-Beach Hospital in Charlotte. She was a member of the United Methodist Women, Charlotte Women’s Club, Hayes-Breen-Beach Hospital Guild, Charlotte Business Guild, on the Board for Girls Town and Camp Francis, and was an active volunteer for Eaton County Social Services. Mrs. Stall is “survived by one son, Murray of Nash­ ville; two daughters, Marilyn Turner and Mrs. Floyd (Sarah) Jewell, both of Charlotte; a sister, Mrs. Oliver (Lillian) Kowalk of Holt; twelve grandchildren and two great grandchildren. Funeral services were held Wednesday, March 4, from the Pray Funeral Home in Charlotte. Rev. Wren C. Summers officiated. Burial was in Maple Hills Cemetery. ’ & Usw *?' & U lijjt •B lai " rM- ■■l -!7?" !« « *«<*«*«! «<*«*«! . •tokijjJ ff w«*i^ Hui srfet} **i®ils(ifa( J^ikkka ^ikkka 11 Ik IH1 cun W •Dustfree ' kmm .« wsIw® I Neal B. Taylor CHARLOTTE - Mr. Neal B. Taylor, 48, of 629 W. Lawrence, died Tuesday, February 24, 1981 at HayesGreen-Beach Hospital, Charlotte. He was employed as a machine operator for Air Way Manufacturing in Olivet. He was a member of the V.F.W. Post No. 8260 in Nashville. Mr. Taylor is survived by his wife, Gearldean; two daughters, Mrs. Larry (Bonnie) Sibley and JoAnne Eishen, both of Benton Harbor; four grandchildren; five brothers, Donald, James and Charles, all of Florida, Harold of Battle Creek, and Robert of Charlotte; three sisters, Marjorie Mills of Battle Creek, Mrs. Neal (Shirley) Casler and Mrs. Donald (Dorotha) Baker, both of Charlotte. Funeral services were held Friday, February 27 from the Prayr Funeral Home of Charlotte. Rev. William Brown officiated. Burial was in West Carmel Cemetery. Nashville News continued Florida, but Art has enjoyed many cards and letters from their friends who winter in the south. An avid golfer, Art says he plans to be well enough to tee off when league play opens this spring. We wish him a very speedy recovery. The Nashville Lions Club will meet lyipnday, March 16, at the Community House of the Nashville United Methodist Church. The 7 p.m. Ladiqs Night dinner will be followed with en­ tertainment furnished by the Monday Night Special, a local bluegrass-gospel group. Max Elliston, son of Larry and Joan Elliston of Nash­ ville, played the position of guard in an exciting wheelchair basketball game that ended in a 24-24 tie at Battle Creek last Thursday. Max plays on aspecial team at Battle Creek Central High, where he attends school. All of the members of that squad are confined to wheelchairs. Their op­ ponents f.or Thursday’s game were members of the varsity team of Battle Creek’s Northwestern High, where the event was held. The NW eagers took to wheelchairs'for the contest and experienced some dif­ ficulty in manipulating the unfamiliar conveyences while the Central players whizzed around the floor with great skill. Attending the game from here was Larry Elliston; his mother. Mrs. Iza Decker; and Connie and Vern Elliston of rural Nashville, cousins to Max. NASHVILLE RESIDENTS There will be public hearing Tield in conjunction with the regular meeting of the Nashville Village Council held ... MARCH 12,1981... at 7:00 P.M. ... at the Community Center in Nashville PURPOSE: To consider a recommenda­ tion to rezone the property located on the North side of Reed Street from Lentz Street to 1 and one half blocks east. Little Country Corners 11.9 N. Main, Nashville Now taking... Consumer Bills Monday thru Friday... 10 am to 6 pm llf'X^! , raX! 1,U' 1U' McIntosh APPLES $700 < BU. RED — Delicious APPLES. . . $*°8 Ph. 852-9635 Clyde Dupin Crusade is coming to Charlotte Mar. 29 Wes Dupin is Crusade and Music Director of the Clyde Dupin Ministries which will be held March 29 through April 5 at the Junior High School in Charlotte. He is an ordained minister and gospel singer. While in college he pastored three years in the United Methodist Church. Sinqe 1974 he has been an associate with his father, Clyde Dupin, in conducting interdenominational cru­ sades. Wes has won first place as a vocalist in state and regional competitions. For two consecutive years he has been listed in “Outstanding Young Men of America.” Wes is married to the former Claudia Smith and they have two sons. They make their home in WinstonSalem, North Carolina. From our readers To the Editor: ' : The plight of the people of Cambodia no longer makes the nightly news. Thus, one of the most spectacular stories of the century needs ttf be told. Never have so many people, countries and organizations joined in one gigantic effort to save an entire race of people from genocide! Cambodia is now alive with markets, the streets bustle with cars, trucks and people. The currency, reintroduced last March, seems stable. (Until then rice was used as currency.) The new government boasts that 1.4 million children are enrolled in primary school, while 19,000 attend secon­ dary school. A rice crop was planted that will yield 600,000 tons of milled rice, but 200,000 or more tons still need to be imported. Small as these strides may appear, it is a far cry from a country where 1-3 million Cam­ bodians were killed or died from disease, starvation. To Kampuchean refugees CARE provided food, medicine, medical personnel and packages containing basic items such as: soap, towels, cloth sewing kits, etc. A second group of refugees required temporary assistance before returning to Cambodia. To them, FROM OUR READERS: The Officers of Band Boosters would like to extend their thanks to all" the parents who helped make our Jr. High Band Festival on Saturday, Feb. 28, 1981 a real success. A special thanks goes to all those who helped work in the kitchen, donated food, our cashiers, students who helped clean off tables, etc. It is cooperation like this that really makes our projects a success. jan Filter, Secretary, M.V. Band Boosters CARE distributed 12,000 tons of rice seed to help them successfully re-enter the agricultural economy. In the past 14 months, CARE Thailand spent $6.8 million, and of that sum. 93 percent was spent on material and equipment and only 7 percent spent on personnel, transportation and administration. For the past several years," CARE has conducted its efforts within the Thailand border, but recently we were invited by the Cambodian government to begin programs in the capitol, Phnom Penh. This nation still has a long way to go. 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She said that cards and letters an eers from rom friends rens inn the Nashville and Ver­ montville areas would help cheer Bryan. Bryon had been stationed aboard the USS Forrest Sherman. He is the son of Jack and June Wallace, formerly of Vermontville, who reside in Nashville. 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In addition, another 5,000 pounds were trucked from Nashville by teams. It appears boiling is being done by open pan method behind this group of Sunday visitors at the sugar gar bush (note smokestack bock of Alfred Higdon, right) . Firewood was placed in open pit; pan was rimmed with rock and cloy. Others identified in this early 1920 » photo ore Elizabeth Palmer Andrews, second from left, and her husband. Graydon, behind group (third from right), location is uncertain. fPholo loaned co</rt»«y to Dviio Higdon Sheldon) To the person entrusted to handle the bereavement details, a suggested approach: 1. Attend to the immediate needs of the bereaved. 2. Call the funeral director and clergyman preferred by the next of kin. 3. Notify members of the itrnnediate family not yet aware of the death. 4. Secure personal data, plus special instructions per­ taining to the funeral ^ervice V HJNUVU. di rigors 'Voqtr FUNERAL HOME in Nashville Phone 852-084C Great *Lake *are Indians, syrup became nearly as magnetic *a lumber and f*ur in attracting pioneers to Michigan Locally, the sweet bounty proved to be quite profitable "Henry Bowen of Maple Grove, who *ha possibly the largest sugar bush in Barry County, *ha *mack more than 4.000 I*t of maple sugar this season. advised the News al the end of April 1177. "He can now take it easy until corn planting time" The township of Maple Grove, where Bowen's farm *wa located, was just what the name implied, according to a remembrance of old t*ime written by lx«o Herrick and published in the Nashvi lei News in 19fi2 “Around the turn of the century and ixp to about ttkffl before so many of the majewtic hard (sugar) *maple were slaughtered, the township of Maple Grove produced enormous quan­ tities of maple syrup and maple sugar," noted Herrick, who grew up in the area "Of course. Nashville was the shipping point or hub of the i*n*dustry. Maple sugar was shipped from Nashville to almost every state in the Union In 1 RftI. Nashville shipped a total of 145.476 pounds of sugar by rail, the largest amount <»f sugar shipped from any town in Michigan that year In addition, nearly 5,000 pounds were hauled by teamsters that year to *market in Battle Creek and Marshall Teamsters bought sugar from local dealers who had purchased it from area farmers Price-wrangling between producer and dealer was sometimes noteworthy, as shown in the early April 1881 Nashville News account: “A couple strangers, from Woodland came into town with a thousand pounds of maple sugar on Tuesday. After securing the price of our dealer,' they expressed dissatisfaction at the Nash­ ville market and drove to Vermontville. "In about two hours they returned, with horses badly lies pattered with sweat and mud, and wanted to know of a principal dealer if he would stick to his offer Being a square-toed fellow, he replied ‘yes’ and the sugar was unloaded " One of Nashville's most notable sugar dealers was Homer E. Downing, who was in the business for over 40 years The local firm known first as Downing Brothers and later as Downing & Bullis, was one of the leading Michigan dealers in poultry, produce and maple sugar Maple syrup sold for 35 cents a gallon in the early 1900’s, according to Herrick’s recollection then shot up to 50 cents "When it got up to 81.25. a At family dog oogarly watches, member* of the John and Sarah Mater family sample worm maple syrup in this early 1900 s photo. Most formers had sugar bushes and most were busy from early March to April, or until sop got buddy. This sturdy shanty may have been on the Bert Smith farm, adjacent to the Mater place on E State Rood. (Photo loaned. courtesy Ethel Miller Allen) Smoke from wood-fired evaporators billows from sugar shanty on Curtis Pennock form south of Nashville, filling air with sweet aroma. Youngsters Mary and Ralph Pennock are at right in this about-1910 photo; at left are their uncle and aunt, Charles and Eva (Smith) Brumm. Horse-drawn stone boat carries two barrels for sap, strained as it is collected. (Photo loaned, courtesy Alice Pennock Boucher) lot of people quit using it, foreign matter. He gathered (he woods and boil them in considering it too ex- sap every day when if was the pans of syrup.” pensive,” he added. running, and poured it Not so at McOmber’s By 1924, there was plenty through a fine cloth strainer spotless place, where an of maple syrup on the into a wooden vat mounted anthracite-fueled steam market at $2 a gallon, ac­ on a horse-drawn stone boat threshing machine powered cording to early News ac­ Al his gravity flow holding the boiler. The rig had been counts, and fine sugar was tank, McOmber again driven into the woods earlier selling that year for 25 cents strained the sap. and stored in the sugar a pound. “No housewife could have shanty for springtime use. Unlike today, there were been more particular, or The flow of sap into the no state laws governing sale immaculate than he was,” evaporator in McOmber’s of syrup in the early *1900 observed Herrick, who had place was controlled by a "Nobody ever weighed the personal recollections of valve. syrupJor sealed or labeled boiling under less ideal “As the cold, pure it.” wrote Herrick. “They conditions, when March colorless sap hit the steam jlist poured the stuff into winds blew dirt, leaves and pipes, it turned into steam cans, screwed on the top. and branches into open drip almost immediately," that was that.” pans. reminisced Herrick Herrick claimed that to go “A few impurities di'dn’t McOmber carefully to a store and buy a gallon of hurt anything, we figured,” watched thermometers in syrup in those days was noted' Herrick, "because both his long, high and tantamount to “buying a pig they would all be boiled out narrow, side-by-side in a poke.” anyway. We kids even used “No one had any idea what •to take a lot of eggs out into Cont. next page—' the quality, until they went to serve it.” he noted. “(It) all looked the same from the outside of the cans. It varied in weight from about 11 to 13 pounds a gallon, and in color from dirty brownish-red to absolute colorless.” Herrick explained that the colorless syrup was a perfect Call for an Appointment. product, made without THURSDAY SPECIAL impurities and which had not Cuts, Shampoos and Sets. been exposed to the air too long in boiling. Such was the Hours: 9 to 8 Tues. & Thurs.; 9 to 5 Wed. & Fri.; 9 to 4 Sot. syrup made by Nelson MpOmber, a farmer who lived four miles south of Nashville in Herrick’s boyhood days. I *or on appointment McOmber’s sugar shanty was tight and dirt-free. When Hair Stylist for Men, Women & Children he tapped trees, he hung 111 N. Main, Nashville 852-9192 rust-proof buckets with tightfitting covers to keep out the For Spring Styles... DARLENE HUGHES "The Mirrors image" .J.P6 WI8MNA iiuaae,. �The Maple Valley News, Nashville. Tuesday, March 10. 1981__Page 5 Nashville girl to compete in beauty pageant March 18 Tracy Spillane, of 7119 Assyria Rd., Nashville will be representing the village at Taylor, Mi. in the Miss Pre-Teen Beauty and Modeling Pageant, to be held March 18. Tracy is the daughter of Ms. Marie Fager, and the late Russell Spillane for­ merly of Delton, she is in the eighth grade at Maple Valley Junior High School, where she participates in softball, track, cheerleading, band, and at present is the president of the Junior High Student Council. Tracy is well liked by her peers at Maple Valley who describe her as very out­ going, fun, and bright. She also enjoys reading, dancing and acrobatics. Should Tracy win the pageant at Taylor, she would be eligible to participate in the national competition December 6-14 of this year, Frankie Reid, Aunt Mona & to be held at Mount Airy Dawn, William Browne, Ms. Lodge, in Mount Pocono, Pennsylvania. Peggy Spillane, Richard She is really looking for­ Pike, Ms. Hazel Shuck, ward to the pageant, in Tammie Scott, and Ms. Taylor, and hopes to go on to Marie Fager. All of her sponsors, family, win one of the valuable scholarships in modeling and and friends wish Tracy the television commercials, plus an opportunity to win a scholarship to the New York Academy of Theatrical Arts. Sponsoring Tracy in the evaporators. V-shaped hoods pageant to be held in Taylor, captured the rising steam. are: Kelley’s Variety Store “The trick seemed to be of Nashville, Mirror's Image not to let too much sap in at Beauty Shop of Nashville, Carl’s Supermarket of Nash­ any one time and to keep it at a designated level," ob­ ville, Nashville Auto and served Herrick. “Steam was Farm Supply, Nashville condensed back into scalding Baptist Church, Hometown hot waler by means of a huge Lumber Co. of Nashville, Johnson's Furniture Store of hogshead and many feet of Nashville, The Hecker copper tubing.” The injector from the Agency, Stanton Realty & Auctioneers, Charles & engine was sucking scalding hot water right back into the The Sugar Hut (Vermontville) teMwlttyAtaWIn Until Further Notice ... tiitmi tends mil Mi# tail® ihepansofsj'n?' pwtd it MseiiW Biirw sjotas |ta li#1 0 multi uttatiltW '• We will be CLOSING ... at 4:30 P.M. - EVERY AFTERNOON - slntU tetakrH^ r sail *dmenitioll10^9' ad stotal *>» We wiH be OPEN 6 A.M. to 11 P.M. during SYRUP FESTIVAL DAY! iiihn sW!1’^' *sfr.ritelki^ !«." t*"a7p,\.' tetoi ms iif safe v'Jj. a« ® PHARMACY ■ f*are *#W L HOURS: 9 A.M. • 5:30 P.M. Monday thru Saturday W£il '*W£il (FORMERLY SIMON PHARMACY) 207 Main St., Nashville 852-0845 ST. PATRICK’S BAY... ft1 ft1 Hallmark Cards You don't have to be Irish to share St. Patrick's Day Fun 11 COLOR PRINT : : FILM I DEVELOPING I I SAVE $1.00—WITH THIS COUPON—when you bring your roil of Color Print Film (C-41 process only) for developing and printing. । Onto the scene of con­ temporary Christian music bursts “Courtney and Courtney”, a singing­ songwriting team consisting of two brothers from south­ western Michigan, who will perform in concert at 7 p.m. Sunday, March 22 at the Nashville Baptist Church. Steve and Brad Courtney are both former star athletes from Mendon High School. To name a few of their honors; Steve was a 1979 All­ State first team choice as an outfielder in baseball, a first team All-St. Joseph Valley Football Conference choice as a running back, and the Regional 100 yard dash Champion during his senior year. Steve was also the 1977 State Champion half-miler in track as a sophomore. Brad was a three-time State Champion miler in track, and twice named to the All-St. Joseph Valley Football Conference first team as a running back during his high school career. Brad was also the St. Joseph Valley Basketball Conference scoring and rebounding Champion during his senior year. The Lord has since led them away from the athletic Entries sought for 4th annual ‘poetry contest’ best of luck in Taylor. Tracy would also like to take this opportunity to thank all of the people who are sponsoring her for their show of faith in her, and all of the support they have shown her. Memories of the past, How from si/jof wifhsweeforom Youngsienlt rt-19IOplxito;atleftwelta« IMomi slm IwlM Singing brothers coming to Nashville Baptist continued boilers, explained Herrick. A shovelful of anthracite now and then would run the evaporators all day. Every 20 minutes, McOmber would draw off syrup into 1-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, remembered Herrick, and always had lots of sugar parties at their house, stuffing everybody with all the syrup and sugar they could hold. Herrick didn’t note the size of McOmber’s evaporators, but the News recorded dimensions of one con­ sidered 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. It is 14 ft. 9 in. by 4 ft. 10 in., and was made by Brattin’s tinner, Ira Miller.” The annual sweet harvest continued to be a rewarding though arduous enterprise for area farmers. In 1942, Nashville made state headlines when community volunteers tapped village maples to counter wartime .sugar rationing while raising civic funds. With the ex­ ception 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 111 years, Nashville area residents have taken advantage of Nature’s seasonal bounty. The sweet harvest heralds the arrival of spring. As the News noted in early March 1879: “Most of the snow has disappeared and now mud and sugar-making are the ordgi>p(> the day.',’, , , . , - Poems are now being accepted for the fourth annual CSS Publications poetry contest The top 150 poems will be published in a book of poetry to be released this coming September. The contest is open to all ages. The poems to be in­ cluded in the book will be selected by a panel of five judges consisting of published poets and English professors. Cash prizes will be awarded to the' top three poems. Poets should submit their poems to CSS Publications, P.O. Box 1112, Ames, Iowa 50010. A nominal entry fee of $2 per poem is required. The deadline for the contest is March 15. CSS Publications is a non­ profit company that publishes poetry and sponsors Poetry Days. Its third volume of poetry, entitled “Moments in Time”, was released in 1980 and contained works by 62 poets from eight Midwestern states. L field and into the field of music. Together, they have written over 700 songs. These talented brothers have dedicated themselves totally to the Lord’s work with the goal of leading others to Jesus Christ. Their concerts have touched many lives throughout the Mid-West, highlighted by seeing several souls come to know Jesus as their personal Saviour. We Offer... 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Michigan, Hastings 945-5345 HOURS: 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. Mon. thru Fri.; Sat. 9 to 5 Appointments, Available �The Maple Valley News. Nashville. Tuesday. March 10. 1981 — Page 7 Maple Valley art student explores commercial art Mike Kelley, a junior at Maple Valley High School, is combining two of his favorite loves in a current project — art and horses. Mike is taking a painting class in school and he is also is employed by Ranch O'Dicha where he trains horses. Ranch owner Hugh Babcock just happened to mention to Mike that he needed a large sign ad­ vertising the breeding stable. Since Mike just happened to be taking a painting class as one of his high school courses — Mike was more than happy to take on the sign as one of his projects. Mike is presently working on the 4’ by 8’ foot horse painting and it has captured much attention from those who pass by the art room windows and from his fellow art students. The other art students help to critique the painting and they also learn by observing Mike blend and mix the proper colors needed to make the horses appear realistic. Mike’s art teacher, Miss Martin, believes that Mike is successful because he has a solid knowledge -of the anatomy of a horse; “This combined with a love to paint enables Mike to produce such professional work,” she said. Mike's father taught him how to ride at a very early age. Mike now trains and breaks horses for Babcock at Babcock’s breeding stable located on M-66, south of Nashville. Mike has a jockey’s license to race standard breeds. Band gets 2nd division rating at festival to bn f®tS |i) s||) it io lit Stnas ailaxHi fillet jat On Saturday, February 28, Maple Valley hosted the District 8 Jr. High Band Festivals. It was a first time event for Maple Valley and a large part of both the junior high band-and high school band worked hard to make sure it wasn't the last. Due to their efforts, and a tremendous effort on the part of Band Boosters, the festival Was a very good one which saw fine per­ formances from 15 different junior high bands, including a much improved per­ formance by the Maple Valley Band, bringing them a 2nd Division rating. After the festival, all the directors had nothing but compliments for the organization and the Maple Valley students who were working. Roy Johnson, Maple Valley Band director, stated he was very proud of all students who worked and performed “making our festival one of the smoothest I’ve participated in. It was a very satisfying experience. I’m sure we’ll be hosting them again next year." A special thanks goes to all the students who helped and especially the band boosters who put in a tremendous amount of time to insure its success. Band ‘spring concert' March 19 On Thursday, March 19, at 8 p.m. the Maple Valley Bands will present their annual Spring Concert. Guest soloist will be trombonist, Curtis Olsen, performing “Annie .Laurie” by Arthur Pryor. Other pieces included in the program will be: “Music for a Ceremony” by John Morissey, “Appassionato” by Vaclav Nelybel, “Grecian Theme and Dance” by John Cecavas, “Pavane, from American Symphonfette No. 2” by Morton Gould, “Stargazing” by Donald Erb, and “Queen City March” by W..H. Boorn. Also on the program will be the Junior High band performing “Gloria and Alleluia” by Saint-Saens (arr. Hubbell), “Two Moods” by Clare Grundman and “Drums and Bells” by Paul Yoder. Olsen, the guest soloist, is an excellent performer and clinician, and is currently teaching at Michigan State University. There is no admission charge for the concert. Mike Kelley is in the midst of painting this large sign for a commercial art project in his painting-class at Maple Valley High School. (Maple Valley News photo by Susan Hinckley) C-Store Convenient Maple Valley Schools EATON COUNTY FARM AND HOME CALENDAR Thursday, March 12 - 7:30 p.m. 4-H Horse Developmental Committee meeting, Kardel Hall, Charlotte fairgrounds. Friday, March 13 -1:30 - 4:30 p.m. Farm Shops Tour - Shop layout and building .construction. Meet-at Mark Smuts’ farm, 3121N. Wheaton Rd., Charlotte. Other tour stops: Rod Randall, Edward Bobcik and'Gerald Pennington. Open to public. Saturday, March 14 -1-3 p.m. Nature’s Winter Wonderland a hike through Bennett Park. Meet at Camp Francis. Open to pulbic. Monday, March 16 - 7;30 p.m. Eaton County 4-H Fairboard meeting, Fair Office, on the Charlotte fairgrounds. Monday, March 16 - 7 p.m. 4-H Drama -Club, Cooperative Extension Office, 126 N. Bostwick, Charlotte. Tuesday, March 17 - 7 p.m; 4-H Special Riding Volunteer Association meeting, Kardel Hall, Charlotte Fairgrounds. Thursday, March 19 - 6:30 - 9:30 p.m. 4-H Family Roller Skating, Adams’ Skating Center, Lansing Rd., Charlotte. Saturday, March 21 -10 a.m. 4-H Shooting Sports planning meeting, Cooperative Extension Office, 126 N. Bostwick, Charlotte. Saturday, March 21 -10 a.m. - noon, 4-H Dairy Fitting and Showing Clinic, Paul and Tom Edwards’ farm, 11883 Oneida Rd., Grand Ledge. Saturday, March 21 - 4-8 p.m. 4-H Pancake Supper, 4-H Building, Charlotte fairgrounds. Public invited. March 23 - 27 - FARMERS WEEK, MSU, East Lansing. Friday, March 27 - 12:30 p.m. 4-H Special Riding (Inside classes), Meadowview School, Packard Hwy, Charlotte. Saturday, March 28 - 4-H East - Side Style Revue, 4-H Building, Charlotte fairgrounds. 8:30 a.m. - Registration; 7:30 p.m. Style Show. Tuesday, March 31 9:30 a.m. Eaton Extension Homemakers’ Council meeting at the Cooperative Ex­ tension Service Office. Annual program of work reports due. Election of 1981-82 officers. LUNCH MENU Monday, March 16 Fishwich, tarter sauce, cole slaw,'peaches, cheese and milk. Tuesday, MarcliM7 Irish stew on biscuit, cheese, pickles, applesauce and milk. Wednesday, March 18 Hot dogs, french fries, cheese, baked beans, fruit cocktail and milk. Thursday, March 19. Lasagna, green beans, pears, peanut butter sand­ wich and milk. Friday, March 20 Pizza, corn, pickles, peaches and milk. Local students named to dean's list . Katherine Hummel, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Don Hummel of Vermontville. and Scott Perkins, son of Mr. and Mrs. James Perkins of Nashville, have been named to the Dean’s List at Ferris State College. Kathy, a freshman at Ferris, is studying to be.a legal assistant. Scott, a sophomore, is studying to be a photogrometic engineer. WATER HEATERS FOR SALE: Gas or electric. Nashville Hardware, phone 852-07I3..1 tfn) MRS. VEE'S Texas Ham & Cheese SANDWICHES Regular $1.59 each "We want YOU as a customer I" We reserve the right to limit quantities.. C-Store PRODUCE oil NASHVILLE • 419 North Main OPEN: Monday thru Friday 7:30 a.m. to 10:00 p Saturday and Sunday 9:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m. DAVIS OIL COMPANY �The Mople Valley News, Nashville. Tuesday, March 10, 1981 — Page 8 County youths eligible to win quarterhorse foals by \aney Diuble. Ext. 4-H Youth Agent Eaton County 4-H Horse Club members are eligible to win two registered weanling quarter horse foals through the 1981 Bob Evans Farms 4­ H Weanling Quarter Horse Award Program. One boy and-or one girl will be nominated from Eaton County to compete in the statewide program, according to Nancy Diuble, Eaton County 4-H youth PROFESSIONAL BUSINESS DIRECTORY LIMESTONE * MARL (Delivered and Spread) CRANEWORK • Drainage Ditches • Form *Pond DARRELL HAMILTON PI. *5812-9 It 3, MMHIU FOR PROFESSIONAL INSURANCE PLANNING Coll. THE HECKER AGENCY 225 N. MAIN - NASHVILLE PHONE *52-9680 VERMONTVILLE VILLAGE COUNCIL MERINGS 2nd Thursday each month At 7:30 P.M. Vermontville Public Library Public invited to attend. agent. One boy and one girl will be chosen as winners from county nominees across the state. The foals are provided by Bob Evans Farms. Inc. and are part of a purebred quarter horse breeding program conducted at the firm’s farm in Rio Grande, Ohio. Evans has been a long time supporter of the 4-H program. He says that the foals are donated to show his company’s admiration for young people involved in 4-H. This is the fourth year the program has been offered to Michigan 4-H’ers. “Providing quality weanlings for 4-H members who show outstanding qualities of leadership is our way of expressing ap­ preciation for the fine work of the 4-H program,” Evans says. To qualify for the horse award program, applicants must be current 4-H horse project members and at least 13 but no more than 16 years old during the 1981 calendar year. They should a complete special nomination application and return it to their county 4-H agent by March 27. A panel of judges will select 10 finalists from across the state. Finalists will participate in interviews during 4-H Exploration Days in June at Michigan State University and two winners and alternates will be selected. The foals will be presented during the State 4- H Horse Show, August 25 at MSU. For more information about the Bob Evans horse award program, contact Nancy Diuble, Eaton County 4-H Youth Agent, at 543-2310. ‘Farmers’ Week’ seminar will probe alternative liquid fuels by Allen Krizek, County Extension Director EAST LANSING, Mich. Farm fuel prices are ex­ pected to rise by as much as 20 percent during the coming year, and interest in farmmade fuels is expected to rise along with them. But Michigan State University Agricultural Experiment Station researchers are finding that simply cranking up the old farm still is not all that simple or efficient. The pros and cons of farmmade fuels — ethanol, methanol and sunflower oil — will be discussed during Farmers’ Week, March 23-27 at MSU. The program will be held at 1 p.m. March 25 in B108 Wells Hall. The session will cover extraction of fuels from biomass, use of sunflower oil­ in diesel engines, and the status of a Michigan gasahol MSU production plant. researchers will relate their experiences with ethanolpowered equipment at MSU and discuss the MSU alcohol still. The seminar concludes with a walking tour of the MSU still, located at the Beef Cattle Research Center. Though there have been problems and drawbacks to alternative farm fuel programs, Congress has increased funding for research and production. In fiscal years 1981 and 1982, $1.45 billion has been set aside for new fuel programs. The Department of Energy (DOE) will have $600 million of that for loan guarantees, purchase agreements for alcohol fuels and biomass projects. 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Special fun activities on May 16 will include frisbee golf, bubble blowing 1 con­ tests, tricycle races for preschoolers, a chicken flying contest and ag Olympics. More information, registration packets and entry forms may be obtained from area schools or any of the following -sponsors: Eaton Intermediate School District, Eaton County Parks and Recreation, Cooperative Extension Service 4-H Program and the Eaton County Senior Citizens’ Office. Explore nature's *wonderland by Connie Green, 4-H Program Assistant On Saturday, March 14,4- 3 p.m. the whole family can explore the wonders 'of winter nature by hiking through Charlotte’s Bennet Park and Camp Francis area. Led by Larry Martin of the Eaton County Park Naturalist, hikers will, learn to identify animal tracks and trees without leaves, examine nature’s dried flowers and explore winter survival. Dress warmly and meet in the Camp Francis cabin, where hot chocolate will be served after the hike. The event is co-sponsored by Eaton County Parks and Recreation, and the 4-H Program. Scout of the month Boy Scout Troop 177 is very pleased to announce that Danny Kellogg has been selected “Scout of the Month.” The Scouts selected Danny for the honor because of his spirit and willingness to help with activities like sap collection Danny's hobbies are football, baseball, bike riding, camping, and fishing. He soon will advance to Tenderfoot. Dan is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Terry Kellogg of 716 N. Main St. Troop 177 is sponsored by VFW Post 8260 in Nashville. Nashville Girl Scouts to give 'talent show' prize of half a hog. Holders of the winning tickets need not be present to win. In the course of the evening, guests will have the opportunity to purchase raffle tickets for many other beautiful prizes now being donated by local merchants. Any questions regarding the evening or the raffle can be answered by calling Carol Cheeseman, 852-9237. Girl Scouts from Troops 221, 224, 730 will present a Talent Show at the Nashville VFW Hall on Thursday, March 26. A potluck, to which each attending family will bring a hot dish and a cold dish, will be served at 6:30 p.m. Everyone should bring his or her own dinner service. The girls are now selling raffle tickets for a first prize of half a beef and a second Vermontville Girl Scout news your old bent out of shape, half used, whatever the reason you are tossing them away CANDLES for our project March 28. If you have any to give to the scout, call Joyce Rathburn or drop them off at Jack’s Standard Station. THE COOKIES ARE HERE, THE COOKIES ARE HERE (like the TV com­ mercial says)! Your scout salesperson will be delivering yours all week long. The girls sold 845 boxes this time, very good girls!! We still have a need for A new deadline is now in effect for submitting news copy to the Maple Valley News. The new time is 10 a.m. Monday. 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Court St., Hastings Phone (616) 948-8767 Razor’s Edge' HAIRDESIGNER �The Maple Valley News, Nashville, Tuesday, March 10, 1981 — Page 9 sports Vermontville firemen’s dance success M.V. varsity volleyball wins last game Maple Valley varsity volleyball team finished its season Thursday, March 5 by winning to Montabella with scores of 7-15, 15-13, 15­ 8. The girls performed well throughout all three games. High scorers for the night were Kelli Cowell with 17 pts. and Melissa Coffman with 6 pts. Others scoring for the night were Cindy Brumm, 4 pts.; Carla Sutfin, 3 pts.; Teresa Huston, 3 pts.; Brenda Browne, 2 pts.; and Shelly Wiser, 2 pts. Other games played during the week were against Carson City and Middleville. The Lions lost to Carson City on March 2, with scores of 15-5,5-15,15-8. High scorers for the night were Melissa Coffman with 9 pts. and Paula Service *with7 pts. -Then on March 3, Middleville defeated the Lions 15-5, 15-5. Carla Sutfin had 5 pts., Brenda Browne had 3 pts. and Cindy Brumm with 2 pts. for the night. To conclude the season, the girls played Bath at Williamston during district tournaments. The girls played their best Saturday, March 7 against Bath, but still couldn’t overcome the Bath team. All three games of the match were close and very exciting. The two teams M.V. Sports CALENDAR of EVENTS March 10 - Winter Sports Awards (Volleyball Wrestling), 6:30 p.m. March 13 Junior High Playnight, 7-10 p.m. March 19 - Band Concert, 8 p.m. rallied back and forth pleased with the team this throughout the match. The year. The team didn’t win as Lions won the first game 15- ^many as they would have 10, but Bath came back to liked but the girls learned win the next two games 15-9, there’s more to the game 15-13. Scoring for the day than winning score wise. The were Rachel Cantrell with 13 girls improved 100 percent in pts.; Cindy Brumm with 10 all areas of the game over pts.; Brenda Browne, 6 pts; the season, stated Coach Shelly Wiser, 4 pts.y Jodi Drake, and hoped the girls Forell, 2 pts.; and Teresa were proud of their play and Huston with 1 pt. improvement throughout the Coach Drake is very season. Maple Valley’s new athletic league gets its name Representatives from the school districts of Maple Valley, Bellevue, Bronson, Olivet, Pennfield, St. Phillip’s and Springfield met for their second time since deciding to form a new athletic league and came up with a name. According to Irwin Sutter, superintendent of Olivet schools and the chairman of the new leagues constitution committee, the principals, athletic directors, and superintendents reviewed names for the new league and decided on “Southern Michigan Athletic Association”. Names for the new league had been submitted over the past few months by students from the high schools and members of the various communities. The winning name was submitted by students from Pennfield High School. Sutter said that in addition to_naming the league the school representatives took the following action to guide the league until a con­ stitution is completed and One Week Only 15% Off Heath Redwood Bird Feeders Reg. Price Now! »895 OX $771 ’1325c.p«it,$ll27 (MANY STYLES IN STOCK) Farmer’s Feed Service PHONE 945-9926 Hastings, Ml ratified. —Executive board and of­ ficers: The constitution committee will serve as the league’s officers. Those individuals include Sutter, Larry Lenz, assistant principal and athletic director at Maple Valley, Michael Hume, athletic director at St. Philip’s, and Robert Grimes, principal Pennfield High. —Board of directors: Shall consist of the athletic directors, high school principals, and superin-, tendents of the seven schools with each school district having a single vote on all league matters. —Guidelines for schools interested in joining the league: A procedure was setup by which schools in­ terested in joining the league could contact Sutter and make their interests known. Michael Hume, athletic director at St. Philips said that scheduling for the 1982­ 83 sports season is un­ derway. At this point, Hume added, the 82-83 season appears to be the earliest that competition will take place among the league schools. JV volleyball The Maple Valley J.V. Volleyball team hosted Carson City Monday, March 2, and lost 3-15, 6-15. Robin Swift was top server for the evening with 5 pts. Tuesday, March 3, the Lionettes battled it out with Middleville to be defeated 13­ 15,15-7 and 6-15. Top servers were Debbie Crilly, Nancy Schippel and Denise Snowden with 7 pts. each. Kim Brooke added 5 to the score board. The season came to an end Thursday against Montabella. The girls showed great teamwork and played hard, trying to have a vic­ tory for their final game of the year. Serving and control were the key factors for the evening, but the Lionettes lost 14-16,16-14, 10-15 despite their excellent efforts. Robin Swift lead the serving for the night with 10 pts. Tracy Symonds added 9 pts. to the teams score. Kim Brooke had 5 pts., Denise Snowden and Cindy Symonds with 3 pts. each. Girls’ track coach needed The Maple Valley athletic department is seeking a coach for the varsity girls track team. Those interested should contact Larry Lenz, athletic director, at 852-9275. Those willing to coach on a voluntary basis will be given primary consideration. The Vermontville Firemen’s Dance, held last Saturday night, was a huge success. The Vermontville Fire Department netted about $900 in proceeds to use for communications and other equipment, thanks, to the CARD OF THANKS The family of Bill Bitgood' would like to thank each and everyone who helped so much during the time of our great loss. To the Nashville Ambulance Service, to Dr. McAlvey, the nurses and nurses aides at Pennock Hospital and the Medical Facility. A special thanks to all who sent flowers, brought in food, and to all the girls who helped with the lun­ cheon after the funeral. We send our heartful gratitude to Rev. James Dotson who came to us from Lansing for his comforting words, when they were needed the most. God bless you all. Thank you, Velva Bitgood Mr. & Mrs. Bob Bitgood and Boys Mr. & Mrs. John Bitgood and Family" Mr. & Mrs. Larry Decker and Family CARD OF THANKS I wish to thank all my friends and relatives for all the many prayers and cards and flowers and the beautiful plant from the Methodist Church; to Rev. Putnam for his calls and prayers. Thanks for all my wonderful nurses and nurses aid at Pennock Hospital. Also thanks to Dr. Allen and,Dr. Wildren for my good care. My appreciation to Dawn and Ken for their help. God bless you all, Zoe, Gillett Action - Ads SOFTBALL TEAMS!! Special order your team shirts now. Seven styles from $4.90 to $13.00. Price includes printing. Gordie’s Wear House, Ph. 945-1943. 3. Hastings. more than 200 persons who attended the event and others who gave donations. Many prizes, donated by Vermontville and Nashville merchants, were raffled-off during the dance. The Vermontville Fire Department extends its thanks to the following merchants for donating prizes for the raffle during the dance: Johnny’s Market, Vermontville Hardware, Sugar Hut Cafe, Nancy’s Beauty Shop, Big George’s Party Store, Vern Trowbridge, Jack’s Stan­ dard Service, Al’s Carry Out, The Carpenter’s Den, Rod’s Maple Leaf Inn, Local 1995 UAW of Charlotte, The Howard Gardner Family, Carl’s Market, Sandy’s, Nashville Hardware & Sporting Goods, Inc., Nash­ ville Fargo Station, and Nashville Auto Supply. Thanks also go to Carl & The Playboys who provided music for the dance and to the fire department mem­ bers for making the evening a success. The department also would like to thank the Maple Valley News for the publicity about the event. Also a big thank you to the community for their support. • NOTICE • VERMONTVILLE RESIDENTS There will be a Public Hearing, Thurs­ day, March 12, 1981 at 7:00 P.M. in the Public Library for the purpose of review­ ing the annual 1981-82 budget and the proposed use of the estimated General Revenue Sharing Fund monies. NATALIE GAEDERT, Clerk Village of Vermontville > 1 Remember M St. Patrick’s Day | ... MARCH 17th... Come in and see our... IRISH Plants and Flowers g rNew line of Merchandised ^. .. for Yourself and Gifts J If you’re looking for something g B GREEN , We Haye It! Nashville FLOWERS & GIFTS **• 233 N. Main St., Nashville 852-9797 INTRODUCING STIHL'S MID-SIZE SAW DESIGNED FOR PROFESSIONALS. The new Stihl 032AVE is the most powerful mid-size saw we make. That's because it was designed for professionals. Farmers, forestry workers, con­ tractors. Anyone who needs a heavy-duty, lightweight chain saw. So the 032AVE comes with professional saw features. Like an anti-vibration system and adjustable automatic oiler. Front and rear hand guards. Electronic ignition. Or optional Quickstop® chain braking system. If your woodcutting needs are more than average, you need more than the average chain saw. The Stihl 032AVE. ■ , 105 N. Main St HARDWARE ( cg stihl: Nashville Phone 852-0713 The World's Largest Selling Chain Saw. S $ S �The Maple Valley News, Nashville, Tuesday, March 10, 1981 — Page 10 Area happenings— The Vermontville Friends of the Library will have its regular bi-monthly meeting at 7 p.m. Wednesday, March 11 at the library. The group will be preparing for Library Week and bringing the birthday vine up-to-date Anyone interested in promoting the village’s fine library is welcome to attend the meeting and bring a friend. The Vermontville Chamber of Commerce will have its bi­ monthly all-membership meeting March 10 at 7 p.m. at the Sugar Hut Cafe. In as much as the Sweetheart dinner was cancelled in February due to adverse weather, we still want to give recognition to all Sweethearts! Meat and beverage to be furnished by the Sugar Hut Cafe. Bring your favorite salad, vegetable or dessert. Bismark Community Boosters will meet at 7 p.m. March 14 for a potluck supper. All are welcome. Committee— Rees, . Bowen & Wheaton. The motion picture “Joni” will be presented at 7 p.m. showings this Friday, Saturday, and Sunday at Central School auditorium in Hastings. The film is the true story of a young woman’s struggle to find a useful life in the wake of a tragic accident which left her totally handicapped. Tickets will be available at the door. The public is invited to attend a birthday party in honor of the 69th anniversary of Girl Scouting. The event will be held from 1-3 p.m. Saturday, March 14 at the Local 414 Union Hall on W. Woodlawn in Hastings. There will be cake, games, refreshments for all — as well as the opportunity to discover Girl Scouting! The Bjarry County unit of the American Cancer Society will hold its Crusade Kick-Off at 7:30 p.m. Thursday, March 12 at the Physicians’ Center Conference Room, 1005 W. Green St., Hastings. All captains and volunteers are invited to come and pick-up their crusade packets. A film will be shown and refreshments will be served. Village Hairport Beauty Shop^ 470 E. Main Street, Vermontville Opening... March 23 CALL FOR AN APPOINTMENT: 726-0257 HOURS: Monday thru Friday, 8:30 to 4:30 Janice Baker, Owner Auto Service CENTER QUALITY WORKMANSHIP TRANSMISSION REPAIRS BODY & BUMP SERVICE WHEEL ALIGNMENT & BALANCING TUNE-UPS & MUFFLERS MAJOR OVERHAULS BRAKES k£EPYOUftCM\ Trowbridge Service 130 S. Main St., Vermontville - Ph. 726-0569 > A Candymaking Demonstration will be held at St. Cyril’s Parish Building at 7 p.m. March 17. This is just in time for Easter candymaking festivities. Samples and refreshments will be served. If you have any questions, please call Ruth Hughes at 852-1978. The public is invited. The Maple Valley -Men’s League will hold a softball meeting Thursday, March 19 at 7 p.m. in Room 2A at the High School. Discussion of new league rules and changes plus other business. Important that you attend. Attention Race Fans! The Cub Scout Pinewood Derby Race will be held Saturday, March 14 in the gym at the Kellogg School from 1-4 p.m. What’s a Pinewood Derby? Come and see. Evening Star Chapter No. 342 Order of the Eastern Star will entertain the Chapters of Eaton County on March 21 at 8 p.m. at the Masonic Temple in Vermontville. Members and friends are invited to this meeting which is open to the public/The program will be music and pictures from the Passion Play. Nashville election outcome uncertain Vermontville Township - TOWNSHIP BOARD REGULAR MEETIN MEETING February 28,1981 The Vermontville Township Board met in regular session in the Fire Barn Office at 1:00 p.m. Members present: Fred Frith, Janice Baker, Jane Thrun, Edward Sampson and Kenneth Pember. Visitors: Barbara Sherwood, Henry Sherwood, Cleone Knoll, Darlene Hughes, Rose Doty, Assist. Police Chief Robert Doty, Fire Chief Tom Joostberns, Rod Harman, Don Rugg, Elisha Page, Mildred Page, Ed Page, Timothy Root and Homer Winegar. Frith called the meeting to order at 1.00 P.M. The minutes of January 31, 1981 were read and approved ... The treasurer’s report ias follows: Bank Account...... $133,325.25 General Fund........ 35,009.24 Library...................... ..... 528.86 Eaton Intermediate ....... -8.49 Maple Valley Oper... 4,041.01 Maple Valley Debt 58.01 Fire Fund Checking .. 1,276.56 Trust and Agency... 11.832.81 Current Taxes...... 81,863.81 Treasurer’s Bills: Confusion over name spelling in a write-in cam­ paign in Nashville’s village election Monday will leave the final outcome in the hands of the Barry County Board of Canvassers. That decision is expected to be made when the board meets at 1 p.m. today, March 10. The race was held to name three trustees to two-year seats opening on Nashville’s Village Council in April. An unoffical account was released by the local election board following Monday’s election. Those tallies show newcomer Linda E. Frith receiving 123 votes; in­ cumbent Forrest Babcock,104 votes; and write-in candidate Robert Fueri Jr. 107. Apparent losers in Mon­ day’s election were former truster Lonny Kienutske who garnered 77 votes; and write-in candidate Donald Williams who got 69 votes. Both Williams and Fueri had lost in the village primary election in CARD OF THANKS Thank you to all my dear friends who sent flowers and cards and phoned and visited during and after my hospital stay. Thank you for the delicious meals that were brought in and all the kind and helpful things that were done to make it easier for Rick and I. And thank you to our parents, Mr. and Mrs. Charles Bumgardner and Mr. and Mrs. John Coffman, for being there and loving us. Much love and gratitude goes out to our Nashville Baptist Church family and our friends in the com­ munity. Love in Him. Cathy Vessecchia CARD OF THANKS We would like to thank the"' Nashville Fire Department for their prompt and ef­ ficient service when we had our fire. Thank you John, Donald and Janette Joseph for all the help and encouragement you gave us and thank you Janette and Mary Guy for staying with us for a period of time. Scott & Thelma Taylor February, the latter by a close margin of two votes to Kienutske. Both Fueri and Williams waged sticker campaigns for this election and though both had printed stickers available, many voters chose to write-in the names. This is where the confusion enters into the race because voters used 29 variations of the name Fueri, from similar spellings to very different ones. Of the 107 unofficial votes credited to Fueri, 30 failed to use the designation of “Jr.” In a phone call to Barry County Clerk Norval Thaler, Village Clerk Susan Cork­ well was told that the local election board should count votes for Fueri that could reasonably be assumed as intended for him. Mrs. Corkwell said Thaler advised her to release only unofficial tallies until the final determination could be made by the county boa/d of canvassers. If the votes with improper spellings are disallowed, Fueri would net only 77 votes, throwing him into a tie with Kienutske. There were a total of 208 votes cast with 10 spoiled ballots. Miscellaneous write­ ins were cast for Laverne Decker who received five votes, Helen Curtis, one vote, and Pat Eckman, one. The slate of candidates in the election wfere all Republicans. Michigan Bell....... Consumers Power Motorola............... ..141.50 ...817.75 1,138.00 Clerk’s Bills: Check No. 3879 3880 3881 3882 3883 3884 3885 3886 3887 3888 3889 3890 3891 3892 Kanes Heating ... 30.00 MSU........................ 96.00 Caswell Services 172:00 Maple Valley News7.80 Void Mich. Bell............ 28.21 Mercy Medical Supply & Oxygen Service . . 47.90 Edward Sampson. 50.00 Janice Baker..... 291.00 Manulife...... 1,000.00 Wildern Drug ...... 6.80 Fred Frith (pstg.) .. 4.10 Vville Fire Dept. 180.00 Margaret Cook... 18.00' Sampson made a motion to pay all bills except the Consumer Power bill on the fire barn until it is further questioned. Seconded by Pember and a roll call vote with all ayes. The Motorola bill was dis­ cussed briefly. Pember moved we'transfer $2,000.00 from the fire fund savings to the fire fund checking. Samp­ son seconded. Sampson asked about the minutes being pub­ lished in the paper, some discussion. Sampson made a motion we publish the minutes in the Maple Valley News for some time to see how it goes. Seconded by Pember. Pember asked if Margaret Cook could have a raise from $3.00 to $7.00 per ambulance run that she processes for insurance. Pember made the motion to do so. Seconded by Thrun, roll call vote all ayes. 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Box A, Nashville, Michigan Phone 945-9554 (Hastings) The Maple Valley News, Nashville, Vol. 109 - No. 41 - Tuesday, March 17, 1981 Nashville businessmen plan tax protest March 25 By Susan Hinckley Nashville businessmen, fed up with high property taxes and incensed over recent assessment hikes ranging over 90 percent, have declared March 25 as Tax Strike Day. Led by local merchant Ahmo Jordan, over 85 percent of Nashville’s business owners have agreed to close their siores, shop and offices all day Wednesday. The merchants also expect to draw attention to ■ their plight by marching up and down Nashville’s Main Street, carrying protest placards. “It can only do us good,” predicted Jordan when he presented his plan Wed­ nesday to the Nashville Chamber of Commerce, asking and receiving organizational support. “My enthusiasm (for the strike) has grown due to the response, said Jordan. He noted that even “John Doe citizens” in the community had asked him what they could do to help with the protest, particularly since recently receiving increased tax assessments on residential properties. Most villagers have received the notifications within the past two weeks. Some Nashville merchants have declined to participate in the strike, citing potential business loss, and Jordan says he understands their positions, though he would like to see 100-percent in­ volvement. He hopes for wide media coverage of the protest, and said if he had an opportunity to speak to Michigan citizens at large he would urge businessmen throughout the state to join the protest • ■ \ ■ •» “If we could close all businesses in Michigan for one day, it would cost the state a minimum of $20 million a day,” predicted Jordan. Jordan told the Chamber that the state “no longer cares about the small business, the small farmer, or the small town.” He said the tax burden would kill many small businesses, “We may die anyway,” commented Jordan, “but we may ‘as well go down fighting. This is worth fighting for.” Jordan is lining up speakers for a street rally during the March 25th strike, but has invited no politicians or potential candidates. “It’s our turn to talk; it’s their turn to listen,” said Jordan. “We must let our officlas know that the people are going to run this govern- ment.” Jordan has talked by phone to Robert Tisch, a well-known crusader for Michigan tax relief, but said he did not invite him to speak since he believes that Tisch is a potential gubernatorial candidate for 1982. Jordan began organizing his Tax Strike following a February 11 meeting of the Nashyille Chamber of Commerce at which Justin Cooley, Castleton Township supervisor and Nashville village assessor, explained a recent state-ordered in­ crease of assessments in Barry County, based upon a July 1980 state apparaisal of two Nashville businesses and 12 others in the county. Following that review, Cooley explained, the state determined that Barry County was cufrently assessed at about 28 percent (SEV). To correct this alleged inequity and to implement equalization by class, the state came up with an average multiplier of 1.73 for both commercial and industrail properties throughout the county, Cooley said. He noted that in Nashville, the state officials visited only Hecker In­ surance Agency and Carl’s Super Market. Cant, page 3 — Ahmo Jordan shows that 86 percent of Nashville merchants have agreed to par­ ticipate in a March 25 Tax Strike to protest recent assessment hikes ranging to 90 percent or more on commercial properties in the village. Jordan, proprietor of Country Cornbrs Market, has been organizing the business strike for the past month. The chart he holds indicates the growing interest in his crusade. Maple Valley school board approves volunteer coachesVolunteer coaches were given approval by the Maple Valley Board of Education to head various spring sports. The action received a nod at the board’s regular March 9 meeting. Larry Lenz will be coaching the varsity baseball team, and Merle Martin will be coaching the junior varsity baseball team. Dan Downing will be the junior varsity girls softball team coach. Wayne Kirwin will be coaching the boys varsity track team. Wayne is a graduate of Walkerville High School and Olivet College and has participated in sports at both the high school and college level. Bill Brenton will be coaching the combined Jr. High boys and girls track team. Jacqueline Peek was under contract and will continue to coach the girls varsity softball team. The expenses incurred for salary and cost of tran­ sportation will be reim­ bursed to the school district by the athletic boosters. At the present time the school district doesn’t have a coach for the varsity girls track team. Don Pixley, President of the Band Boosters, presented the board of education a check in the amount of $1,500 to assist the school district with the payment of expenses for band supplies, including instrument repair. A maternity leave of ab­ sence was approved for Fuller St. elementary teacher Anne Byrne for the period September 14 through November 27, 1981. Board member Robert Dormer voted nay. A letter was read from Fuller St. Elementary teacher Claudette Holmberg stating that she will be requesting a maternity leave in the fall. -The board members ap­ proved the purchase of a new burner for the incinerator at the Jr. - Sr. High School from Affilated Incinerator of Detroit at a cost of $432.00 with installation -to be completed by the custodians. Personnel from the Departmertl of Natural Resources earlier inspected the incinerator and said that the burner needed to be repaired or replaced. Mrs. Hildred Peabody presented areportonte presente a report on the special education programs being provided here at Maple Valley along with transporting students to special programs in Lan­ sing, Battle Creek, and Charlotte. She stated that the board members could expect an increase in the number of School board conf, page 5 MV Band Boosters give donation to band program — The Maple Valley Band Boosters donated $1,500. last week to the high school band program. Making the presentation to Supt. Carroll Wolff was Booster pres­ ident Donald Pixley (left). The money was raised through the MVBB concession stand, the recent Junior High Band Festival, and the 1980 Vermontville Syrup Festival pancake dinners. The check will be used to cover the cost of band supplies, repairs and other expenses normally paid through the school’s general fund. The MVBB has long been a supporter of the Maple Valley Band program and in the past has contributed funds toward uniforms, band camps and various other band expenses. �Nashville Ne Voices raised in protest The Nashville Christian could be heard throughout Academy is a cooperative the village last 'week as community effort supported Nashville property owners by three local churches: the reacted to notifications of Assembly of God, the Nash­ increased tax assessments. ville Baptist, and the Church Many unhappy taxpayers of the Nazarene. Residents on the south side carried their complaints to the Castleton Township of the greater Nashville Board of Review which met community suffered power at township hall to hear and phone outages last objections. Reported to us by Monday, evening after a various individuals were semi-truck clipped an property assessment hikes overhead phone cable on M­ ranging from 7 to 25 percent 66 near the Bivens Road for residential and over 90 intersection. This succeeded percent for commercial. The in pulling out a nearby utility increases added plenty of pole and flipping phone lines fuel to the strike planned by over power lines, shorting the Nashville business out electrical service. The community to draw attention Nashville Fire Dept, was to their plight. (More details called to the scene to post a on the strike appear safety guard and control elsewhere in this issue of the traffic until Consumers Power Company could make News.) Don’t forget that Saturday, necessary repairs. This was March 21, is Spaghetti Day completed in less than two at the Community House of hours, though phone service the Nashville United was not quite as quickly Methodist Church. The all­ restored. The truck driver day event will raise funds for responsible for the incident the Nashville Christian reportedly left the scene and Academy, our community’s according to local new K-12 Christian school authorities abandoned his which opened last fall in the truck at Assyria Center and education wing of the local proceeded to Battle Creek by Church of the Nazarene. other means of tran­ Spaghetti will be served sportation. He later was from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. Adult located there and reportedly tickets are $1.50, except for cited because his rig ex­ senior citizens, who will pay ceeded regulation height for only one dollar. Children’s such vehicles. tickets are 75 cents, except Mr. and Mrs. Ford for those under three years Rhoades of Bryan, Ohio, of age, who will be admitted were in Nashville last free. Advance tickets are Monday to visit his parents, available from NCA students Rev. and Mrs. E. F. and parents. Tickets will Rhoades, and his sister, Mrs. also be available at the door. Naomi Watson. The visitors ♦WIDOW’S WALK, a book, by Jane Shoemaker, is an expres­ sion of her newly altered life. ♦♦WIDOWS CAN COPE, by Edna Dube, gives practical approaches from financial investments to problems with the automobile. Either or both books can be of benefit to the newly bereaved widow. V FUNLtyAL 'Vcqt DIRECTORS FUNERAL HOME in Nashville Phone 852-0846 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. a.m. p.m UNITED METHODIST CHURCH North State, Nashville A.M. Worship. 9:45 a.m. 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 -ocoooor the home of her son and family, the Raymond Askins. Elizabeth’s grand­ daughter, Rene Askins, is expected home in April from Africa where she is a 6­ months exchange student. Mrs. Mildred Bursley of Nashville enjoyed a recent weekend as a houseguest of her niece, Mrs. Marie Fulton of Lansing, and also called on several other relatives in that city. In addition, Mrs. Bursley enjoyed attending church, a movie, and a YMCA Lenten service and dinner. Mr. and Mrs. Fred Ackett of Nashville were at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Florence Hillard of rural Charlotte, last Wednesday to attend a meeting of Just-AMere Club, a neighborhood organization. Recent Sunday dinner guests of Mrs. Bertha Becker of Nashville were her granddaughter and family, Mrs. Brenda Starkweather and children of Grand Ledge. The occasion was a pre-birthday party for 16year-old Teresa. Mrs. Merle Sears of Nash­ ville lost 5 and one-quarter pounds in one week to be named top weekly weight loss winner when God’s No­ Munch Bunch met for their weigh-in Monday at the Nashville Baptist Church. TheP.T.O. Carnival at the Fuller Street School will be held from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Friday, March 20. Windows in the local United Methodist Church recently were broken by vandals. Destroyed was a round, stained glass window above the chancel on the south end of the church, and a common glass window in the Boston Room, an ad­ dition to the Community House on the west side of the church. At this writing, the culprits had not been ap­ prehended. The instrument of destruction was not im­ mediately determined, but it was thought to be by direct blow. Tennis-shoed foot­ prints were found on the roof leading to the chancel window. The incident is believed to have happened the night of March 6, as everything was in order when the choir met for practice the evening of March 5. The damage was discovered when the choir returned to the church Saturday for Easter cantata rehearsal. Vandalism seems to have VERMONTVILLE BIBLE CHURCH 18712452 250 N. Main, Vermontville Adult Sunday School .,. 10:30 a.m. Church Service. .11 a.m. Sunday School .. 10 Morning Worship 11 Evening Service .. 7 Wednesday: Prayer Meeting 7:30 a.m. a.m. p.m. p.m. PASTOR PAUL L. BOGER RICHARD WADSWORTH South Main, Vermontville REV. MOLLY TURNER PEACE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH OF BARRYVILLE , 6043 Scott Rd. (M-79) xoccoooooocoec^ Sun. A.M. Worship .9:15 Sunday School..... 10:15 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 301 Fuller St., Nashville 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.. Woorrsshipp 7 p.m. P.M/Worship ... 7 p.m. Wednesday Eve.n.i.ng Wednesday Bibl Bible Std Study & & Worship............... 7 p.m. Wdd Prayer Meeting .. 7 p.m. REV. REV. J. G. BOOMER also called n vale and Bernice Conklin of Bristol Lake and on Mr. and Mrs. Eugene Conklin of Hastings. Mrs. Grace Tarbet of Hastings was a Monday dinner guest of Mr. and Mrs. Leonard (Veda) Shull of Nashville. Mrs. Gladys Histead of Nashville expects to enter in Hospital Pennock Hastings Thursday for surgery. Some 50, to 100 units from the Michigan Travel Trailer Club will be in Nashville for a 3-day weekend, June 19-21, for a camp out at Sandyland Park. Arthur Burghdoff, president of the organization, and his wife were present at the Nash­ ville Chamber of Commerce meeting last Wednesday to seek merchant support for special events for the campers. The businessmen discussed several promotions to welcome the visitors to our village. More details will be furnished as time for the event nears and Chamber plans are finalized. Honorary memberships in the Nashville Chamber of Commerce will be made available to the general public, starting im­ mediately, in return for a $5 contribution to the Cham­ ber’s Christmas Street Lighting project. The organization hopes to raise enough money to order at least one more lamp post decoration at spring discount prices, in order to continue the program to update Nash­ ville’s holiday decor. There currently are three Main Street lamp posts which lack decorations, each of which will cost approximately $250. In addition to funds raised through honorary mem­ berships, President Dave Mace said he expects to ask each regular member of the Chamber for a $5 donation to the Christmas light fund. Nashville has one of the most festive holiday Main Streets for a community its size in this area, thanks to past efforts of the Chamber. Those who wish to help keep the program going may contact Dave Mace at the pharmacy or Eloise Wheeler at the bank. Special cer­ tificates will be issued to each new honorary member of the Chamber. Mrs. Elizabeth Askins of Nashville returned home last wpek from Boyne City, where she has been staying since before Christmas at been rampant in Nashville ministers and lay people, from the the weekend of March 6. In mostly addition to the shattered southeastern region of the windows at the United United States, were enrolled Methodist Church, there in the school. Accompanying were several instances of Rev. Putnam to attend the spray-painting on store session were his son David of buildings and signs in the Grand Rapids; Rev. Steve business district. One target Keller of the Lake Odessa was the large billboard United Methodist Church; designating the Riverside and Rev. David Flagel, Development park project pastor of the Coopersville west of Main Street. Most’of U.M.C. The Council on Ministries the painting was done at the rear of stores and in the of the Nashville United general vicinity of the Methodist Church will meet municipal parking lot which at 7 p.m. Tuesday, March 17, borders the RRDC park to be followed by an 8 p.m. meeting of the Adarea. Mrs. Esther Buckley, a ministrative Board. Mr. and Mrs. Joe Andrews former local resident now of Curtis Road will host a staying in an adult care home near Hastings, was meeting of the Builders of the United honored last Wednesday Class with a birthday card shower Methodist Church at 8 p.m. by senior citizens at the Wednesday, March 25. The Barry County Chapter Nashville Nutrition Site. Performing in concert at 7 ' of the W.C.T.U. will meet for p.m. Sunday, March 22, at * a 12:30 p.m. lunch Tuesday, the Nashville Baptist Church March 17, at the home of will be Courtney and Mrs. Carl Tobias of Nash­ ville. Everyone is welcome Courtney, a singer songwriting team comprised to attend. Mrs. Carl Tobias enjoyed of two brothers from south­ western Michigan. Steveand attending the Senior Tea Brad Courtney are both held March 6 for Hastings former star athletes at High School senior girls and Mendon High School, and their mothers. The Tobias' have many All-State and All­ daughter, Laurie, will graduate from HHS this Conference titles in football, basketball and track. The year. The Tea, an annual public is cordially invited to event sponsored by the attend the Courtney’s per­ Hastings Women’s Clubs, was held at Leason Sharpe formance. Hall. Entertainment was by Rev. Leonard Putnam, pastor of the Nashville Father Robert Consanpi on his guitar. In addition, new United Methodist Church, fashions were exhibited in a attended a recent 5-day seminar in Communicating style show staged by the Gospel. The March 2nd Reflections, a new Hastings clothing and gift shop. through 6th schooling was Youths from the Senior held at Gatlinburg, Ten­ nessee. It was sponsored by High Dept, of the Nashville the United Methodist Board Baptist Church will par­ of Discipleship and con­ ticipate in a Teen Outreach ducted by Dr. George Hunter program Sunday, March 22. III. A total of about 100 After morning church ser- Professional Styling for the Whole Family. Irene’s Beauty Shop 204 W. Main St., Nashville Phone 852-9107 AREA CHURCH SCHEDULES .Sunday School .. 11 a.m. p.m.Youth Fellowship PASTOR RANDY REED By Susan Hinckley PASTOR LESTER DeGROOT Assistant...Don Roscoe Sunday Mass .9:30 a.m. Holy Day Masses celebrated at 7:00 p.m. the evening before REV. ROBERT CONSANI MAPLEGROVE BIBLE CHURCH FIRST CONGREGATION AL CHURCH 8593 Cloverdale Road ('/> 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 weoeooc^* 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: Sundby 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 Sampsek.. Special Prayer for your needs 0* l«iM (JU* 1* IjHtf & j|$* 4 dd 10 10 110' dfft is* ifc IK SW11 fl**’ S»0 (*0 tt**1 it ft* jfrti *111’1 lri«® kaM uiiii« 1 totii i> tat ) M« I I' it Mi 11 ®l® Trines I tcifc । jjK. tl I ! MH Mali tern j MUtwii k IM , Mm imt tatfltei , it iil|(t | I ^Mti . <p»ad ari t WMiqbjii li® ill ®fc®5 k teltts j । | Ms j l*Mii oMaim ,r®M iBfatilB �The Maple Valley New*. Nashville, Tuesday, March 17,1961 — Page 3 Burning ban in effect * wwi £ ’Vvk wjjiss SfcSSJ cSSJ WS»JiQKiS S»J QiS fer’M VW kM 5^ ^5 s ft s*Xi i?.S J S S?* S!$$ ■**MM?a sit.'J??®®*. । *»2*t ?>&» ?**>&» EEitj -®rt I» A touch of Spring.. | Happy Birthday. . Celebrate spring at 4-H pancake supper March 21 From Your Son ... Greg s •hi M| vices that day, the were started when Ella was youngsters will go to the 20 years old, and there are Barry County Medical Care only a few years missing in Facility to conduct a 1:30 the series, which are ex­ p.m. worship service. Later, pected to be a valuable tool at 3 p.m., they will repeat the in local history research. A countywide burning ban service for residents of the (The Taylors will be the Provincial House in subject of an upcoming was issued Sunday for Barry The County by Michigan’s Dept, Hastings. Afterward, the Memories story.) of Natpral Resources, ad­ teens will eat at a Hastings library is grateful to Mrs. restaurant before returning Stanton for this generous vises Nashville Fire Chief contribution. Among her Douglas Yarger. to Nashville. Yarger reminds area The P.F.C. Missionary other past gifts to the library Group of the Nashville has been a tri-fold oak room residents that under the ban Baptist Church will meet at 7 divider with murals hand- no open burning is allowed, p.m. Thursday, March 19, at painted by Ella Denton and all trash fires must be in the church, with Mrs. Linda Taylor, a noted local artist of a barrel with an approved screen. Valcarel as speaker. She is a her day. High winds and unusually Mrs. Flora Satterlee and missionary to Spain, currently on furlough and hers sister, Mae Rose, of dry conditions have created a very serious fire threat in residing temporarily in Charlotte called on Mrs. Eliza Emery of Nashville several Michigan counties. Charlotte. Saturday, Nashville A. very extensive local Sunday afternoon. Wed­ firefighters were called to history collection was nesday callers on Mrs. presented last week to Emery were Mr. and Mrs. three grass fires within a Putnam Public Library by Don Shepard of Lacey Lake short span of time. Two of the calls one on M-79 Mrs. Norman (Nyla) Stanton Road. Donald Hinckley of Nash­ toward Charlotte and the of rural Dowling. The material centers around the ville is recuperating at home other at Duane McDonald’s family of Alfred P. and following recent surgery at residence on M-66 just north Martha (Kelley) Denton, Blodgett Hospital in Grand of the village — were almost early Vermontville area Rapids, where he was a reported simultaneously. residents, and will be placed patient for six days. Darcey Me Ghan, seated, and Brenda Ward, 4th graders in Mrs. Lucy Jacoby's While the firemen were en in the Local and Michigan . Debbie and Mo Morawski class at Fuller Street School in Nashville, display research papers they prepared History Room on the second had lovely weather Thur­ route to the M-79 call, they last week-on the amaryllis plant. The students' interest in the lily-like plant was floor of the library. Mrs. sday afternoon for their were summoned to the peaked by the recent blossoming of a classroom amaryllis (on table). the auction sale of household McDonald fire, where they Stanton acquired The 32-inch beauty, raised from a bulb by the students, has sprouted huge collection through her late goods. Following a big spent an hour and a half fragrant blossoms in a rosy-red hue. The amaryllis plant grows outdoors in warm husband, Myrton Watrous of farewell party at the battling a blaze which had regions of the world, but in colder climates it is usually grown indoors as a potted Nashville. The local link withCommunity Center Saturdaystarted from a trash barrel. plant. The Fuller Street amaryllis is adding a colorful touch of spring to Mrs. Within a short time the Dentons is through evening, the Morawskis Jacoby's classroom.. (Maple Valley News photo by Susan Hinckley) Alfred and Martha’s were to leave Nashville this thereafter, the local firemen daughter, the late Mrs. John week for their new home at responded to a call to Scipio (Ella) Taylor of Nashville. Melbourne, Florida. We wish Highway to.assist the Ver-fire departments also were Taylor was a well-known them best of luck in their montville Fire Dept, with a plagued with numerous grass fires over the grass fire there. local machinist and crate new surroundings. Middleville and Hastings weekend. The Nashville Police Dept, manufacturer whose home and adjacent business was handled 45 complaints in the located at 223 Reed St. month of February, ac(present-day Mark Gould cording to an activity report home, previously the given at Thursday’s council Watrous residence). Most of meeting by Sgt. Eugene the items in the collection Koetje, acting chief. Incame from Ella and John cluded in the complaints Eaton County 4-H Clubs Four out of five adult 1 will serve up pancakes, with Americans have been in­ Taylor’s estate and include were 4 larcenies; 2 bogus photos and memorabilia checks; 2 other bad checks; butter and maple syrup, volved in 4-H sometime from the families of her 1 suspicious person; 1 sausage, applesauce, and during their life. coffee or milk, on Saturday,sisters: Mrs. Ephraim suspicious vehicle and 1 March 21 at their second (Lizzie) Campbell; Mrs. Jay malicious destruction to (Zoe) Hawkins; and Mrs. property. In addition, the annual “All You Can Eat” Charles (Ida) Conklin (she local officers made three pancake supper. Open to the entire community. Serving is later married Frank Nor-arrests; assisted Barry ton). At one time all lived in County Sheriff’s Dept, three from 4-8 p.m. at the 4-H the Vermontville area, the times; and gave five assists Building on the Charlotte Fairgrounds. Entertainment Denton homestead being to the Nashville Fire and departments. will also be provided located three miles west of Ambulance throughout the evening. the village. The family The police cruiser was Tickets are available from photos now have been driven 2,045 miles in 4-H members throughout the organized and labeled and February and used 204 county, from the are on display at the Putnam gallons of gasoline. Casgrove Street east of MCooperative Extension Library along with Service office in Charlotte, miscellaneous mementos of 66 was expected to be and at the door. Tickets are the Dentons and their blocked this week due to $2.50 for adults, $2 for senior descendants. Yet to be sewer construction. The citizens 65 and over, and cataloged is an extensive work had been scheduled with $1.50 for youth 12 and under. collection of personal diaries earlier this month but had to All proceeds go to the kept by Ella Denton Taylor be postponed due to difEaton County 4-H Council, from 1881 until shortly before ficulty in bringing heavy for use in the 4-H program. her death in 1939. The diariesequipment into town because of state hiehwav frost laws. ATTENTION . . SENIOR CITIZENS!! Nl <2Ez? CHECKING T VF I'sHSIf UtaSl.M* W®M WftjJ KHitf HAIRCARE The Village Wil Hair Port ** IpiK || || it FX^S & ft 0 Beauty Shop 470 E. Main Street, Vermontville UjM’* '6^.: to* Opening... March 23 CALL FOR AN APPOINTMENT: 726-0257 n* i ttfk HOURS: Monday thru Friday, 8:30 to 4:30 Janice Baker, Owner Tax protest Daily Compounded — continued from front Jeanette Joseph, owner of Carl’s Market, said at the February meeting that three recent costs estimates which she had obtained for con­ struction of a similar market elsewhere were considerably lower than the new valuation placed on the local store. Several Nashville businesses received tax jumps of more than 90 percent over their 1980 assessments. Jordan now is drafting a> letter to be signed by all of Nashville’s protesting business community, to be sent to Governor William Milliken before the strike date. Action - Ads SOFTBALL TEAMS! Special order your team shirts now. Seven styles from $4.90 to $13.00. Price includes printing. Gordie’s Wear House, "Ph. 945-4943, Hastings. INTEREST on Senior Citizens’ Accounts (60 years or over) Minimum balance requirement with return check service Minimum balance requirement with safekeeping service Individuals, Non-Profit and MMmm anna Quallflad Raaiaaaa iocounta: with Return Check Sonin ’300 1OO $URUnUn00 Minimum Balance with Safekeeping Service STOP IK IT MT OF OUR FOUR CONVENIENT OFFICES FOR MORE NOW checking details and Loan Association FOUR CONVENIENT LOCATIONS TO SERVE YOU HOME OFFICE - CHARLOTTE, MICHIGAN Nashvilla, Michigan - Eaton Rapids, Michigan ■ Olivat, Michigan «3OO00 �Th* Mopl* Volley N*w», Nothvill*, Tuetdoy. AAorch 17, 1981 — Page 4 Memories of the past By Susan Hinckley News copy was slim in Nashville’s first paper(Author’s note: Our sin­ cere thanks to Mrs. Clarence Shaw of Nashville for sharing with us the 1870 Business Register, the first paper ever published in Nashville. The copy was sent to her last week by Thomas E. Parrish of Colorado Springs, nephew of the late Ethel Stansell 'of Nashville, who found the paper among Mrs. Stansell's effects and asked that it be placed in our local library.) “Our streets today present a lively appearance, being crowded with teams.” That is one of eight brief items which comprise the sum total of news copy printed in the first issue of Nashville’s A local farmer's tragic death and a destructive fire at Vermontville were topics of the day, but they rated only one-liners in this first newspaper published in Nashville on February 10, 1870, by L. E. Stauffer. The Nashville Business Register, which predated the Nashville News by 3 years, was heavy on advertising, scant on local news. Humorous excerpts from other publications helped fill the gaps. Joan and Homer Winegar STANTON’S REAL ESTATE VERMONTVILLE 726-0181 — NASHVILLE 852-1717 NICE AND CLEAN: Recently remodeled, 2 bed­ room home on corner lot in Vermontville, well insulated, low utility costs; water softener, dish­ washer, and gas stove included, 2 car garage. Price: $31,500. •COMMERCIAL BUILDING - COMPLEX: in Vermontville. Area 8,634 sq. feet, ga$ heat, extra lot available. Possible contract. • 2 STORY, 5 BEDROOM FARM HOME with family room and fireplace on 1 acre. Includes 24 x 36 barn, nice yard - on main road north of Nashville. Price: $36,000. • 72 ACRE FARM: N.E. of Vermontville, approx. 60 acres tillable, has well insulated, 2 story, 4 bedroom home with new vinyl siding.. Lots of fruit trees and berries, 30 x 50 basement barn. Price: $86,000. SPRING IS BRINGING INCREASED ACTIVITY — IF YOU ARE THINKING OF SELLING...GIVE US A CALL! JOAN & HOMER WINEGAR (home...726-0223) for... STANTON’S REAL ESTATE first newspaper — the Business Register, which made its debut on February 10, 1870. The Nashville News, a continuously published forerunner of the Maple Valley News, didn’t appear on the local scene until more than three years later. (The first edition of the Nashville News was published on October 3, 1873, by Orno Strong.) It is apparent that the Nashville Business Register was born at the local job printing office operated by Leonard E. Stauffer, generally considered to be Nashville’s first merchant. According to early written accounts, Stauffer settled here about 1854. His com­ bination residence-general store at the northeast corner of what now is the North Main and Reed Street in­ tersection, was the first frame building constructed south of the river. Other settlers remained north of the river, in the present-day Putnam Park area. The location of Stauffer’s job printing office is unclear, as is the lifespan of his early paper — though it likely met its demise. before the birth of the Nash­ ville News in 1873. As far as Stauffer was concerned, the local news business turned out to be a family affair. His nephew, Len W. Feighner, an early employee of the Nashville News, became its longtime editor-publisher when he bought the paper in 1888 from founder Orno Strong and retained ownership until 1988. News-gathering apparently required very little of Stauffer's effort to produce Volume 1, Number 1, of the Nashville Business Register. The brief news items in their entirety are as follows: “There will be a .grand oyster supper at the school house in Nashville, for the benefit of Rev. George Wood, on Friday evening, Feb. 25th.”... "Rev. R. Pengelly and Lady desire to return' sincere thanks to their friends for the liberal donation last evening at Mr. Purkey’s. It was a very pleasant, social gathering, and all hearts seemed to have been made.light forhaving attended.”... “We learn that the Nashville Sabbath School will be reorganized next Sabbath at 12 o’clock. Parents and children should bear this in mind.”... “Orson Ware, a farmer residing about four miles southwest of town, was instantly killed yesterday, by being crushed between two logs, while engaged in sawing wood.”... “The religious meetings now being held in the school house are meeting with success and there is considerable religious fervor -throughout the village.”... “The Depot buildings at Vermontville were destroyed by fire on the night ofthe 7th.”... “Married at the residence of H. H. Wood Feb. 3 by Rev. Spoor, J. H. Lee and- R. E. Coulter.”... The only other item in the 4-page tabloid that could be classed as local news, was a timetable for passenger expresses on the Grand River Valley Railroad, a reasonably new service to Nashville. The first GRVRR train had arrived in town in 1869, the same year the village was incorporated, and had triggered an un­ precedented building boom in Nashville. Between the months of April and October 1870 (just shortly after the Business Register made its debut), seventy-five structures were erected in the village. Display ads in the first issue of the Business Register reflect a growing commercialism, in, the fledgling community. “Our good publisher has a heart big enough to serve, but his space is too limited to contain all the good things we have in store for our customers,” noted the ad of Wheeler & Downing’s Pioneer Dry Goods Store, “so call and examine our stock and take away your purchases with a light heart We take all kinds of produce in exchange for goods, from a potato to a railroad tie, and have never been known so small as to refuse Green­ backs.” At the Nashville Mills, then located west of the Thornapple River near the present-day south end of Bridge-Street, Elder Philip Holler, an Advent Christian minister of local note, was paying cash for oats, corn and wheat. “My mills are always ready for business and are prepared to accommodate the large increase of patronage,” advised Holler’s ad. “Flour and feed con­ stantly on hand at reduced prices for cash.” Elihu Chipman, who later became builder and proprietor ofNashville’s 1876 opera house, advertised a new drug store in the first issue of the Business Register. He offered the largest assortment of drugs, medicines, paints, oils and groceries in town which he would sell at the “lowest living price.” Chipman’s motto, ac­ cording to his ad, was “Live and Let Live”. His com­ petitor was probably Halbert & Co., also a combination drug and grocery store. Chipman’s ad noted that he had recently employed a Practical Druggist, to enable compounding the most particular prescription with accuracy. The store was open Sundays, from 9 to 10 a.m. and from 4 to 5 p.m. Like most bartering merchants of his day, Chipman noted in his ad that he was allowing highest market prices for all kinds of produce. Warson Brothers, having consolidated their Ver­ montville hardware with their Nashville store, announced in the Business Register of Feb. 10,1870, that they now had one of the most complete stocks available in Barry County. "We wish it distinctly understood that our prices will at all times be as low as the lowest,” advised the Warson ad. “Our*motto is fair deal and gentlemanly treatment to all.” Photographic and am- Elder Philip Holler (1824-1906), proprietor of the local mill, was one of the advertisers in the Business Register, Nashville's first newspaper. An Advent Christian minister who came to Nashville from Buchanan about 1869 and founded the local AC church. Holler once was credited with officiating at more weddings and funerals than any other minister in Barry County. brotype studios advertised in Mrs. H. V. Olney was the Business Register in­ prepared to do work both in cluded one .run by Em- millinery and dressmaking, manual J. Feighner and a her ad said, and she also was new enterprise opened by A. agent for Howe Sewing S. Mount, “opposite Web­ Machines, “on which liberal ster’s Blacksmith shop.” • time will be given.” Her In the medical field, Dr. C. competitor was W. S. Bar­ C. Linsley listed himself as a nette, a general agent for “botanic and eclegtic Wilson Lock Stitch, a physician, druggist and machine advertised for $40. dentist” and in his ad said Groceries and provisions “consultation at office free.” were offered by A. P. Nichols Another local dentist, C. H. & Son, where “sap buckets Rose, advertised that he and pails in large or small warranted all his work. quantities (are) furnished at Main Street jeweler James the lowest price.” Fleming gave strict at­ Perhaps the most unusual tention to repairing watches, ad in the Nashville Business clocks and jewelry; offered Register of Feb. 10, 1870, is goods of the trade at Detroit that of C. Clever who anretail prices; arid was nounced he had just opened a “thankful for past favors and new grocery store one door still soliciting a share of your north of the Hotel, and patronage,” according to his therein he offered the largest ad. assortment of family In addition to the Pioneer groceries ever brought to Store, dry goods were this market, in conjunction available in Nashville at with provisions and conLee, Wood & Co.; from fectionery. George W. Francis; and at . “In connection with the G. A Truman’s where cash grocery, a first class dining was offered for hides and hall is kept where meals can proprietor was calling in all be had at all hours,” noted accounts of four months Clever’s ad. “Board by the standing, according to day or week." Business Register notations. Hummell’s Body Shop 8306 Maple Grove Rd. (372 miles south of Nashville on M-66) 852-9735 r COLLISION REPAIR Little Country Corners 119 N. Main, Nashville Now taking .. Consumer Bills Monday thru Friday... 10 am to 6 pm Fresh FRUIT & VEGETABLES • CHEESE and... • BAKED GOODS Ph. 852-9635 �The Maple Valley News, Nashville, Tuesday, March 17, 1981 — Page 5 School board.. . *41^ ’*J1***.^ k . !S»»u Mu Wbi **uu£2> cT®®’ •■idai •taxa Ikwt ‘.J..™ tea «bU -i Grusie^ ’wiMM aipikiin ten htsl\rt nP ei,taps\ta ■WOtfc, idittSd fri RtpMfij atlDM MiiCk & M lij utditty ’KOTO!WBfflfe north i ith cripteirakttt Eortusi di litte mresHij H6 rtn WfUB Mi a: iifli (mini I Cl ta futatij. its adai "la (ntdiid special education students at the Jr. -xSr. High School, whereas, the number of special education students will most likely decrease at the elementary level. Mrs. Peabody also made reference to changes in special education guidelines being considered by the state department of education which could allow for a greater age span within a particular program plus allowing for more students in a classroom. Also, it appears very possible that Maple Valley will not receive any state or intermediate reimbursement for salaries paid teacher aides in special education programs at the local level next school year. A letter of resignation was accepted with regret from community school director Ernest Jacoby effective June 30 because of retirement. He also assisted with the athletic program along with covering the sixth grade camping program. A letter was read from Mr. LeRoy Sleeper in regards to his support for band director Roy Johnson expressing his concern for the need for parents, administrators, and board members to support the authority of teachers along with the requirements and standards as set by the teacher. A resolution was approved scheduling the annual school election for Monday, June 8. The terms ofboard members Robert Dormer and Wayne Cosgwell expires June 30, 1981. Nominating petitions may be obtained at the school administration office. General fund bills in the amount of $292,865.27 were approved for payment. These bills included a check TOP HAT CHIMNEY SWEEPS • Fast • Professional • Dust-Free REASONABLE RATES ntattd pwtnjfe^ rasaad iauisie?^3 Evenings & weekends.. jaiiB [tliadala!® if SJB! OwM'M 852-0911 from front in the amount of $256,712.33 for repayment of the $250,000.00 loan from Michigan National Bank taken out November 11th at 7.84 percent interest. The February 20th payroll in the amount of $88,569.67 and the March 6th payroll in the amount of $88,778.40 were approved for payment and transfer to {he payroll ac­ count. Superintendent Wolff reported that the school district had received state aid money in March in the amount of $137,154.56 which was the other fifty percent reimbursement for the February state aid. Superintendent Wolff reported that the spring recess will begin at the close of school on Friday, April 3; and school will resume on Monday, April 13. A letter was received from the Concerned Citizens for Education stating their general concern for the education program at Maple Valley. The letter stated the support of the group for the of additional passage millage for the operation of education programs. It also stated that they are in support of extra-curricular activities, but they feel that the Educational needs of students are of primary importance. Members of the Concerned Citizens group also expressed concern over the operation of the athletic program and the cost involved. It was mentioned that the sponrosing group for any extra curricular activity should be willing to pay all costs including any costs for utilities and custodial ser­ vices. The letter from the Con­ cerned Citizens also included a list of ten recom­ mendations which will be reviewed by the board of education, and some board members will meet with the group. to discuss the educational program. There was discussion at the meeting regarding the general cost of the building trades houses and listing price of the house con­ structed last school year. It was pointed out by board members that the school district was attempting to at 1982; and the contract for superintendent Wolff through June 30,1983. Board member Wilbur Marsh voted nay. The board members voted not to renew the contract with labor relations con­ sultant Joseph Rich. Negotiations will be handled by Superintendent Wolff and board members Virginia Fox, Fred Corkins, and Russell Geary. A short discussion was held on the possible sale of some of the relocatable classrooms. This matter was referred to the building and grounds committee for further study* relative to future need and possible listing price if the units are listed for sale. The employment of David Gilding as a CETA custodian at the Jr. - Sr. High School at a rate of $4.50 per hour was given approval by the board. The regular meeting of the board of education will be held on Monday, April 20 instead of April 13 which was the approved date. School personnel will not be working the week of April 6 during spring break making it difficult to complete the board agenda including general fund checks. Fred .Corkins was absent from the meeting. Michigan Bell 3 Some interesting interesti and helptvl "facts y<5u may not know about your phone service. ARTIFICIAL LARYNXFOR PERSONS WHO HAVE ■mis small instrument is LOST THE USE OF THEIR LAR.WIY IT SUBSTITUTESELECTRoNICVIBRATIONS FOR the NATURAL VIBRATIONS OF THE VOICE. CALL YOVR LOCAL MICHIGAN BELL BUSINESS OFFICE FOR MORE INFORMATION- aoo Numbers • Some Outof-town businesses provide an “Joo "number that you can dial without charge For example, when you want to call out of town about reservations, look Abr’Soo'numbees provided in ads by hotels, motels, resorts, airlines and ground trans portation. MOVING? AVOID UNNECESSARY PHoNE INSTALLATION 'CHARGES. 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Nashville, Tuesday, March 17, 1981 — Page 6 Fourth graders enjoy mail from the ‘White House by Susan Hinckley correspondence, and advised The mail last week brought a special treat to 4th the class how they might graders in Mrs. Lucy obtain a sourvenir inagural Jacoby's class at Fuller invitation which' they had Street School in Nashville. It requested. The President’s photo will was a letter fronr the White join a collection started in House bearing a photo of 1969 when Mrs. Jacoby’s 4th President Ronald Reagan graders wrote to former and a picture of his new President Harry S. Truman “home”. The students had recently and received a personally written to the President, autographed photo in return. congratulating him on his It carried a special message election victory and ex­ for the Fuller Street class, as pressing regrets that he had does a subsequent photo had to part with his beautiful obtained from Mamie Eisenhower. California residence. Presidents featured in the The letter from the White House was signed by Anne class collection now include Eisenhower, Higgins, director of Truman, Kennedy, .Johnson, Nixon, Ford and Carter. In addition, the students have received a message from Amy Carter,' with a photo of her with her dog, Grits, at the White House. Writing to the U.S. Presidents has been a class assignment in Social Studies and Language Arts and Mrs. Jacoby’s classes. X X z JI $5 5 J* > Students welcome the presidents with letter of congratulations! "AAA Proudly exhibiting photos and a letter received last week from the Reagan White House are (from left) Jamie Winchell, Barry Carpenter and Kris Hulsebos, 4th graders in Mrs. Lucy Jacoby's class at Fuller St. School in Nashville. President Reagan's photo joins a collection started in 1969 with a personally autographed picture from former President Harry S. Truman. ^l«l Ladies ‘prayer teas’ planned locally Presidents from Truman to Reagan are included in the collection acquired by Mrs. Jacoby's past and present classes. Writing to the chief executive has been a traditional Social Studies and Language Arts assignment for her students. (Maple Valley News photos by Susan Hinckley) Grace Dupin Nashville students have Arizona 'pen pals' ® MACE PHARMAC HOURS: 9 A.M. - 5:30 P.M. Monday thru Saturday (FORMERLY SIMON PHARMACY) 207 Main St., Nashville Blistex or Blistik LIP BALM 852-0845 Silkience SHAMPOO or CONDITIONER P Vour ?■ Choice ... .. 7 oz. Summer’s gg Snnrner? Deodorant GiiWito RIGHT. GUARD 3OZ. — OR — Antiperspirant 2.5 oz.i Neo-Synephrine II Long-Acting W NASAL SPRAY of VAPOR SPRAY Stayfree MINI or MAXI PADS 30 s Kaw C SINGLES 49c 1*^ I Ira Chlor-Trimeton ALLERGY TABLETS 4 mg. 24's ffllOf. § Myadec Multiple Vitamins 100 Tablets plus 30 $599 PARKING IN THE REAR — For Your Convenience! — Ladies are invited to at­ tend THE LADIES PRAYER TEAS with Grace Dupin, wife of evangelist Clyde Dupin and his sons Wes and Ken< March 30 April 4, at 10 a.m. at Charlotte First Baptist Church. Grace will speak on such subjects as, “The Beautiful Woman”, ““Power Power and Poise”, and “Bloom Where You Area Planted”. Plan now to attend. Nursery care will be provided. The boys and girls in Mrs. John Long’s fourth grade class are writing letters to pen pals who live in the desert town of Casa Grande, Arizona. The letter writing ex­ change got started after Mrs. Long met Mrs. Janice (Fleming) Stocks, a former Nashvile High School graduate) at their husbands’ class reunion in July. Since Mrs. Stooks is a fourth grade teacher in Arizona, she and Mrs Long thought it would be a great idea to exchange letters between their classes with the hopes that the children will develop .friendships, practice letter writing and learn about each other’s way of life in different regions of the United States. Grace Dupin, with warmth, and understanding, challenges today’s women to a deeper commitment to Christ. She has a great sense of humor and a sincere down-to-earth style of speaking. Grace grew up in a minister’s home, a heritage for which she is forever grateful. She is a housewife, mother of three children and former high 'school art teacher. She devotes much of her time speaking for prayer teas and' ladies’ meetings in connection with crusades conducted by her husband. In speaking, particularly to Christian women, she shares her secret happiness. With frankness, she talks about the real issues of life and the effectiveness of prayer in meeting these issues. Nashville VFW 8260 & AUXILIARY Fish Fry FRIDAY, MARCH 20th back to Family Style" — SERVING 5:30 P.M. to 7:30 P.M. • >■ yW | ■ ttiotau wfiwkelt! I kfaibf Hu ‘ ItaGns I.Mtaili RllsMIl IwfaflNf lUUfa s* r tai iLfewn — "Going ADULTS...’3.50 CHILDREN 5 to 12... *2.00 CHILDREN UNDER 5...FREE S(«i JJM A �The Maple Valley News, Nashville, Tuesday, March 17, 1901_ Page' Nashville Village Council — MINUTES OF REGULAR MEETING — r Ws: ife S® ’’i <■•■ ■ 1 Orchil, *1 kun ajj J shibptst Grate wife's in. |, fc'Vxgjj I* Tlai ia ' ■»« al SieWSittn •<1ka list wterfftredt OtSrsy® tataAfc be. ’ffiniite's twwtaiM satai ljs hirtsi a Qrstia» stestesfflt Bi tabs I [SEii&Jid MlMs Etaif&'sra mJ ife ft> ^&** . Nashville council says appliance business conforms with zoning ordinance The regular meeting of the Nashville Village Council was called to order on February 27, 1981 at 7:00 p.m. at the community center in Nashville by President by Susan Hinckley Harold Christiansen. Present were Curtis, Rizor, Bab­ Lonny Kienutske was cock, Tobias, Hinckley and Hughes. exonorated Thursday by the The minutes of the last regular meeting were read Nashville Village Council. and approved. He asked and received, by a Dennis Smith was present from the Hecker Agency 5-1 vote, council concurrence to explain a change in the Village employees pension that his used appliance plan. business at 712 S. Durkee Motion by Hughes, supported by Hinckley to adopt a Street is not in violation of resolution to change the Village of Nashville the village’s present zoning Employee pension plan to read that an employee must ordinance. Trustee Helen be on the job 6 months prior to the May 1 anniversary Curtis cast the lone date instead of one year to become eligible. All ayes. dissenting vote. Motion carried. In clearing Kienutske, Ahmo Jordan was present regarding the enforcecouncil stressed that their ment of 2-hour parking on Main Street in Nashville. action applied only to his Matter referred to the Police Committee. appliances, not to autos situated on the property. Motion by Hughes supported by Curtis to adopt an A determination of the ordinance to establish a Community Antenna Televi­ status of those vehicles will sion System in the Village of Nashville, County of be made after the council Barry and State of Michigan to grant a non-exclusion franchise to Condor Cable of Michigan for the estab­ weighs a “junk car” ordinance currently under lishment and operation thereof - pending perusale of study. the Village Attorney. All ayes. Motion carried. “We can’t touch the ap­ Motion by Hinckley supported by Tobias to appoint pliance business with our Leon Frith Street Administrator for the Village of zoning ordinance,” said Nashville 1981 Fiscal year. All ayes. Motion carried. Trustee John Hughes. “We Motion by Tobias, supported by Hughes to instruct would need an interpretation the Clerk to send the Nashville, Maple Grove, Castle­ on the autos, to determine ton Transfer recycling center operator a letter stating whether it is a sales, repair that Nashville dump cards are not a valid card for use or storage lot.” at this facility. All eyes. Motion carried. Kienutske said he was Zoning problems for property located on Durkee tired of being “continually about his Street were discussed. President Christiansen appoin­ harrassed” business property. ted a committee of Tobias, Hughes and Rizor to meet Mr. and Mrs. Edgar and discuss these problems. Boldrey, home qwners Motion by Hughes, supported by Babcock to give neighboring the Kienutske Calvin Rizor permission to remove old barn siding property, had presented a from the corn crib behind the Old Dull House on letter to village officials at Greggs Crossing Road. Rizor abstained. All ayes. the February 26 council Motion carried. meeting, drawing attention Motion by Hinckley supported by Tobias to pur­ to a quantity of used ap­ chase red brick for the sewer lab in conjunction with pliances and autos situated the new sewer project. Yes Tobias, Babcock, Rizor and on the lot near Kienutske’s Hinckley. No Hughes and Curtis. Motion carried. warehouse - workshop. • Motion by Hughes, supported by Tobias 1981 Sewer “Kienutske was told that Construction fund to pay back 1964 Sewer Construc­ the Zoning Board of Appeals tion Fund $15,000.00 out of Local Share Farmers Home will enforce strict upkeep on Administration money and reinvest in a six month this property and all ap­ money market certificate. All ayes..Motion carried. pliances will be kept inside the building,” quoted the Motion by Hughes, supported by Tobias that the Boldreys from the council 1981 Sewer Construction fund repay the General Fund minutes of May 29, 1976, in $1,824.07 from local Farmers Home Administration which Kienutske’s petition to share for the following costs paid for by the General rezone the site from Fund. All ayes. Motion carried. residential to commercial Sewer Easements & Meeting costs $142.67. Barry County Register of Deeds $141.00. David Dimmers for was approved. The Boldreys enclosed recording deeds $49,90. Publish Sewer Ordinances photos of the Kienutske $224.00. Clerk Treasurer Sewer Bonds $500.00, Con­ property with their letter to tractor Publishers $566.50. House Realty Appraisals of show the appliances and sewer property $200.00. autos. Motion by Hughes, supported by Hinckley that the Kienutske said Thursday 1981 Sewer Construction Fund repay the Sewer that news coverage of that Operation & Maintenance Fund for the following meeting (when Boldrey’s costs: Cirtreon School $660.00, Sewer Public Hearings letter was read) probably $106.79, Sewer Construction Publication $297.72, had cost him the seat he’d Associate Appraisals $170.00 for a total of $1,234.51. sought on the council on the March 9 General Election. All ayes. Motion carried. Kienutske had won the Motion by Hughes, supported by Tobias to repay the primary race in February by Works for project No. 75050 $58,092.00 local share out a narrow 2-vote margin over of the Sewer Construction local share portion through Robert Fueri, Jr., but lost on Farmers Home Administration. All ayes. Motion March 9 to a successful carried. sticker campaign conducted Motion by Hughes supported by Hinckley to pay from the Sewer Construction Farmers Home Admin­ by Fueri. (Other winners in that race in addition to Fueri istration local share to Williams & Works $27,392.94 were Linda E. Frith and less E.P.A. share of $16,039.00 leaving a balance of incumbent Forrest Babcock, local share $11,353.94 for Step 3 costs through both ballot candidates.) 12/30/80. All ayes. Motion carried. "The news story (about Motion by Tobias, supported by Hinckley to send the Boldrey letter) was not Sgt. Koetje to a management school in Gaylord, incorrect,” commented Michigan the last week of March. Total cost $265.00. Kienutske. “It just didn’t go far enough.” All ayes. Motion carried. Motion to adjourn by Hinckley, supported by Rizor. He said the report should have indicated xthat Village Meeting adjourned at 9:45 p.m. Zoning Administrator Rick Harold Christiansen, President Date: March 12, 1981 Susan M. Corkwell, Clerk NASHVILLE RESIDENTS There will be a public hearing ... Thursday, March 26,1981 at... 7:00 p.m. at the Community Center in Nashville for the proposed use of Federal Revenue Sharing Monies in conjunction with the 1981-82 fiscal year budget for the Village of Nashville. SUSAN M. CORKWELL, Village Clerk Ross had expressed an opinion that Kienutske was not in violation of the zoning ordinance in connection with outside appliance storage. The autos are an entirely separate matter, contends Kienutske, and he claims it was the matter of the vehicles only that was referred to a council committee for study and recommendation. To back up his claim of harrassment, Kienutske presented 14 enlarged blackand-white photos to illustrate approximately a half-dozen Nashville businesses which he said “are enjoying the right of outdoor storage.” All but one of the businesses is operating under the “grandfather” clause of the present village zoning or­ dinance. Kienutske also claimed that the statement from the council minutes quoted by the Boldreys was not paft of the official motion - merely a statement by then-president George Frith - and as such cannot be enforced by law. On the validity of that claim, Ross had suggested at the Feb. 19 meeting that the council seek an attorney’s opinion. He confirmed Thursday that he believes Kienutske’s outdoor storage of appliances is not in violation of Nashville’s current zoning law, an or­ dinance adopted in January 1977 more than seven months after Kienutske’s rezoning petition was of­ ficially approved. In other business Thur­ sday, the council: — Heard a police com­ mittee recommendation that a proposed 2-hour parking limit on main Street is un­ necessary at this time; would be difficult to enforce; and might create poor public relations. The committee suggested Main St. mer­ chants instruct employees to use the municipal lot. — Approved rezoning from R-l (residential) to R-2, the north side of Reed Street from Lentz Street east for r BIG GEORGE'S one and one-half blocks, to allow construction of a duplex unit behind an existing duplex. — Instructed Zoning Administrator Rick Ross to advise the Nashville Baptist Church that they must have a variance approval from the Zoning Board of Appeals to use a church-owned site opposite the facility for parking. A parking lot in a residential zone must have blacktopping, lighting, and a green belt, according to Nashville’s zoning or(finance. — Agreed to advertisefor negative bids on demolition of the old Dull house on Brumm Road, on property acquired by the village for construction of a new municipal wastewater treatment facility. Bidder will have salvage right; must have proof of in­ surance, and post a $100 cash bond with the village. Bids will be opened at the March 26 council meeting. — Gave approval to village engineers Williams & Works to negotiate a portion of a sewer rehabilitation con­ tract with By-Kel Associates, Inc., of Kalamazoo, one of seven minority business enterprises screened by Williams & Works to meet federal grant guidelines on the Nashville project. — Approved purchase of a Mita DC 131 copying machine for village hall from CBI Copy of Lansing, at a cost of $2,550 with trade. Council also established a public charge of 25 cents per copy. — Approved a 6-months salary advance for Zoning Administrator Rick Ross, to be paid back if Ross leaves village employment before the period expires. — Voted moral support for a tax protest to be staged by Nashville businessmen on March 25., Phone 945-9554 for Action Want-Ad! FREE.. . This Week Only! 1-lb. of Wilbur CONFETTI CHIPS ... when you buy 4 C.K. moulds at regular price of ... *2.00 each Sign up for Drawing of EASTER BASKET on April 10th ... at the ... 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Other speakers at the event were Pam Bishop, who spoke on leadership; Gordon Garner, character; Eric Wolff, service; and Lori Decker, scholarship. Presentation of cards and pins to the new members was made by Mrs. Lucinda Martin, advisor, and Ross Nichols. Following the program, members and guests were welcomed at a reception in the auditorium. New members initiated Tuesday are Lola Clements, Gale Cooley, Lori Gardner, Kim Hosey, Charlie Kalnbach, Dan Keech, Beccy Mater, Annette Montague, Kim Myers, Mark O’Brien, Sonya Pike, Teresa Rozell, Denise Shank, Denise yaldick, Cindy Wetzel and Nancy Wolever. Officers of the Maple Valley Chapter National Honor Society are: Celia Eaton, president; Eric Wolff, vice president; Kathy Shaw, secretary; and Luella Fassett, treasurer. Exploration Days at MSU-. by Connie Green, 4-H Program Assistant The 1981 4-H Exploration Days will be held June 18-20, at Michigan State Univer­ sity. They are designed for those age 12 and over, as of Dec. 31, 1981, and any 4-H member meeting the Eaton County age requirement may attend. The purpose is to allow members to explore new ideas and techniques in a particular area of interest through participating in one or more option areas. There are over 200 options to choose from and many of them are designed to provide new skills that members can take back to their local 4-H club. 4-H members and chaperones can build on a skill and talent they have already developed or they can try something totally new. There will also be special activities and evening entertainment. Anyone interested in at­ tending the 10th Annual Exploration Days should stop by the Extension Office (126 N. Bostwick) soon to pick up an Option Book. The deadline for registration is April 30. However, it is best to register early for a better chance of getting your first choice of options(s). New members inducted Tuesday into the Maple Valley Chapter National Honor Society are, seated, from left: Sonya Pike, Lori Gardner, Denise Shank, Teresa Rozell, Gale Cooley, Denise Valdick, Kim Hosey and Lola Clements. Standing: Annette Montague, Nancy Wolever, Kim Myers, Beccy Mater, Cindy Wetzel, Dan Keech, Charlie Kalnbach, and Mark O'Brien. (Maple Valley News photo by Susan Hinckley) Randalls celebrate golden wedding anniversary married daughters and six grandchildren. Mrs. Ruth Baker, the eldest daughter, now' lives with her husband and four children in Ft. Myers, Florida, while Mrs. Jane Grier resides with her husband and two daughters in Bangor, Michigan. St Patrick’s Day Since retiring, the Ran­ dalls have spent the winter months in their home at 519 Carlos CL, Ft. Myers Beach, Florida, 33931. The summer months find them back in their hometown apartment on Reed St. in Nashville. 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Main St., Vermontville - Ph. 726-0569 �The Maple Valley News, Nashville, Tuesday, March 17, 1981 — Page 9 What’s happening in school ? 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. All petitions must be filed with the Secretary, Board of Education, not later than 4:00 o’clock p.m., Monday, April 6. The terms of board protions for adults would president Bob Dormer and increase the cost to the adult. Vice-president Wayne Why Variances from Cogswell expire June 30, School to School and 1981. • District to District? Local school district Nashville little policies vary. — People vary and people league meeting plan and execute the school It’s that time of year lunch program. again, time to get started — The physical facilities, kitchen layout and equipwith the summer ball program. Thursday evening, ment, location of the serving March 19, at 7 p.m. at the area and dining room may Fuller School we will be determine Cor limit) the meeting to decide such program in a school. things as when to start the If there are any questions season, how many kids on a regarding the hot lunch team, a committee to set up program at Maple Valley, rules, coaches, what contact Lois Gardner - Hot equipment to order and elect Lunch Coordinator. officers for the ’81 season. Community Resource All, interested people are encouraged to attend. People Prove Helpful to Students Community business Athletic boosters people 'are very helpful resource people for students hold ‘mock bingo’ in consumer math class at the Maple Valley High A mock bingo will be held School. Thursday, March 19 at 6:30 While studying home p.m. at the Maplewood owner insurance, students School all-purpose room. had the opportunity of Any people interested in hearing Mrs. Jones of learning weekly bingo Trumble Insurance Agency procedures, please plan to and Mrs. Hecker of Hecker attend this meeting. Insurance Agency discuss home owner and renters Vermontville insurance. Both ladies were able to ball players bring valuable information There will be an to the students, information which they will find helpful organization meeting for the in the future when they set Vermontville Pee-Wee and Little League Baseball and up their own households. Students also had the Softball on Tuesday, March opportunity of appraising 31, at 7:00 in the Maplewood All their own family homes to all-purpose room. determine how much they parents of boys and girls should be insured for. This ages 7 thru 13, who are in­ personal experience helps terested in playing ball this students relate what they are summer are urged to attend. Coaches and helpers will learning in class to their own be needed. Please be present lives. While • Studying _ the and support your child’s mathematics of buying and interest. building houses, the students had the opportunity of learning from Mrs. Wolever of Wolever Real Estate Agency and Mrs. Boucher of PBS Realty some of the ins and outs of buing and selling Homes. The two local real estate people did an excellent job of relating buying and selling procedures and op­ portunities to the class members. What is the school lunch program? — The National School Lunch Program was put into effect to encourage school children to eat more nutritious lunches. — It is administered by the U.S. Department of Agriculture through the State Department of Education and each local school district signs an agreement for the operation? of individual lunch programs. — It must operate as a non­ profit program. — In return for main- H&R BLOCK TAX TEST f feta ta., Mita J ae late to claim a deduction or credit overlooked on a 1977 tax return. True False If you know about amending a tax wh «ty. return, you probably know the Wi answer. If you don’t, maybe you need H&R Block. Because H&R Block knows tax laws that you might not know. You can amend a tax return for overlooked hbfeheioL deductions and credits up to three years after the filing mWim rco^e^fe aipilvyowMH deadline. So the answer to the question is FALSE. WE'LL MAKE THE TAX LAWS WORK FOR YOU H&R BLOCK THE INCOME TAX PEOPLE esplioneportidpoffy r^sWWo*- 102 S. Main, Nashville 852-9666 HOURS: 9 o.m. to 5 p.m. Monday thru Saturday 303 S. Michigan, Hastings 945-5345 HOURS: 9 a.m. to9 p.m. Mon. thru Frl.; Sat. 9 to 5 Appointments Avoilable taining the standards set in the School Lunch Agreement, the schools receive cash and food assistance. — Lunch Programs are a service maintained for the benefit of students. Other school personnel are eligible to participate in the lunch program, but no Federal funds or food assistance is allocated for adult lunches. — It operates on a self­ supporting basis which means food costs, labor costs and other expenses accrued in its operation are paid for by income derived from the program. What is a “Type A” Lunch? , — Student lunches, in order to be eligible for reimbursement must contain as a minimum: a) '/z /z pint fluid milk; b) 2 oz. edible protein (fish, meat, cheese, etc.); c) % % cup serving of two or more fruit and-or vegetable; d) one slice (or equivalent) of enriched bread or roll. — This is approximately one-third of the students daily nutritional requirement. What About the Cost? — As of January 1, 1981, the Federal government cut reimbursement rates by 2.5 cents per day for each meal served regardless of income eligibility. — Commodity assistance was cut by 2 cents per lunch. — Student lunches are priced as low as possible and still maintain a financially solvent program. — Prices for adult lunches and milk must be higher to cover the costs involved as there is no additional money received for service to adults. , — Because adults pay more than students does not mean they should receiver larger portions. Size of portions is determined by the costs involved. Larger Bushre Plumbing • • • • RESIDENTIAL REPAIR INSTALLATION • REMODELING NEW CONSTRUCTION SEWER AND DRAIN WORK' Call... CARL BUSHRE — LICENSED MASTER PLUMBER — V ’ 517-726-0036 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 Maple Valley Schools LUNCH MENU Monday, March 23 Goulash, Green Beans, Peaches, Peanut Butter Sandwich, Milk. Tuesday, March 24 Hamburgers, French Fries, Cheese, Peas, Fruit Cocktail, Milk. Wednesday, March 25 Grilled Cheese Sandwich, Tomato Soup/ Pickles, Applesauce, Milk. Thursday, March 26 Turkey Gravy, Mashed Potatoes, Green Beans, Peaches, Bread & Butter, Milk. Friday, March 27 Fishwich, Tartar Sauce, Cole Slaw, Apple Crisp, Cheese, Milk. Fueri emerges as Nashville election winner Robert R. Fueri, Jr., was named a winner in Nash­ ville’s March 10 General Election when the Barry County Board of Canvassers met last Tuesday to deter­ mine the final outcome of that race. The county board credited Fueri with 107 votes. Con­ fusion on the vote tally resulted from 29 variations of the "name spelling for Fueri, who had campaigned as a sticker candidate following a close defeat in a February primary. Though Fueri had provided stickers, many voters opted to use their pencil to write in the name. Incorrect spellings and lack of the designation “Jr.” had resulted in confusion when the local election board counted votes after the polls closed Monday evening. The local board, on advice of Barry County Clerk Norval Thaler, released only unofficial returns at that time, waiting for the county board to make the final decision the following day. If the votes with improper spelling had been disallowed, Fueri would have been thrown into a tie with ballott candidate Lonny L. Kienutske. Elected with Fueri to the three 2-year seats opening April 1 on the Nashville Village Council were Linda E. Frith, the top vote-getter, 123; and incumbent Forrest Babcock, 104. Losers were Kienutske with 77 votes, and sticker­ candidate Donald N. Williams with 69. Action - Ads SUPER TRIKE SST: By Heald, Inc., 399cc JLO engine, 55. m.p.h„ street legal, $600. Call 726-1114, Vermontville. 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, 726­ 1340. Hours:.10a.m. to 5 p.m. Closed Mondays. 1976 % TON FORD SUPERCAB: 360, V-8, automatic, dual gas tanks, body in good shape, $2,600. Call 852-0794, Nashville. HOUSE FOR SALE BY OWNER: Three bedroom ranch in Nashville. Phone 852-1528. Start your summer tan nowl^l — or get your FLORIDA TAN early— p! ULTRA-TAN Tanning Booth. I 1st Visit-1 New! Porcelain Sculptured Nails - — They don't lift, have less maintenance — Reg. $40.00 ... Special Price Now! $30 Make appointment with our LICENSED MANICURIST. ^DKEN’»£ »£* COMPLETE HAIRCARE: •STYtlNG KjRHJLA'LO especially mens ^ •COLORING •PERMANENTS •HIGHLIGHTING •FROSTING •FACIALS l1112 L Court St., Hastings l Phone (616) 948-8767 BRINGIN HOME THEBACON With the Purina 1-2 Swine Wbrming Program Control all six of the most damaging types of worms Maximize your returns with a sound swine worm control program. Better not wait till you see the problem. It’s too late ... and you're the loser. Now you can greatly'teduce the losses caused by infection of roundworms, nodular worms, threadworms, lungworms, whip­ worms and stomach worms. By following a Purina 1 -2 Swine Worming Program that can remove and control all six types of worms, your hog business will be much, much better. So, whether you want to worm through the water, by hand, or in an in-the-feed mixing program, let us help you choose the Purina wormers that fit right into your operation. So bring borne all the bacon you can with the Purina 1 -2 Swine Worming Program. 10% Off all Wormers this week. FARMERS FEED SERVICE 100 Railroad St., Hastings, Ml. 1006 Phone945-9926 T^lirnOPl... planning tomorrow with research today IHi ■■CTO SWINE ANO CATTLE �The Maple Valley News, Nashville, Tuesday, March 17, 1981 — Page 10 Vermontville news Aspinall-Burpee united Mr. and Mrs. Carl Aspinall and Mr. and Mrs. Gordon Burpee shared the joy of the marriage uniting their children, Carla Jean and Gary Paul, in a double ring candlelight ceremony. This celebration of love took place on Saturday, August 2, 1980. They were married by Rev. Putnam at the United Methodist Church in Nashville. The bride, escorted by her father, wore a floor length ivory gown. The gown had sheer sleeves, emperor waistline and trimmed in old-fashioned lace around the neckline, sleeves and bottom of dress The bride carried a bouquet of yellow roses, ivory daisies, and ivory baby’s breath. Margo Aspinall, sister of the bride, served as maid of honor. Bonnie Burpee, sister of the groom; Shelly Wolff, Kris Musical travelogue will entertain Literary Club The Nashville Woman’s Literary Club will meet Wednesday, March 18, at the Community Center in Putnam Park, instead of at the home of Mrs. Carroll Wolff, as originally planned. The 7:30 p.m. meeting at the Community Center will feature a musical travelogue by Mrs. Morris Brown. Election of officers for 1981 also will take place during Wednesday’s gathering, which is the Annual Meeting of the organization. Koetje, Kelly Knoll, friends of the bride, served as bridesmaids. Greg Burpee, brother of the groom, served as best man. Bryan Allerding; friend of the groom, Jeffrey Burpee, Sr., brother of the groom; Linden Aspinall, brother of the bride; and Matthew Burpee, brother of the groom, served as groomsmen. Ushers were Bruce Curtis, Mike Neimeyer, cousins of the bride; and Rick Williams, friend of the groom. Allison and Jeffrey Bur­ pee, Jr. served as flower girl and ring bearer, niece and nephews of the groom. Master and mistress of ceremonies were Mr. and Mrs. Norman Aspinall, aunt and uncle of the bride. Mr. and Mrs. Chuck Stevens, friends of the groom, attended the guest bode. Paula Allerding, the soloist, was accompanied by Debbie Cooley. A reception following the ceremony was held at the Moose Lodge in Hastings. Vivian Neimeyer and Cindy Curtis attended the gift table. Nancy McDonald, Robin Haight, Debby Aspinall, LuAnn Barnes, Melinda Neimeyer, Eva Williams and Barbara Harris were ser­ vers. Special guests were Mr. and Mrs. Earl Smith, grandparents of the bride; Mr. and Mrs. Richard Landon, friends of the bride; Mr. and Mrs. Carl Warner, grandparents of the groom; By Esther Shepard and Mrs. Elizabeth Roush, grandmother of the groom. A special thanks to the Leroy Lambert Band. The bride and groom currently reside in Lansing. Mrs. Frances Snyder of Walnut Street went to her brother’s (Clair Stack’s) Sunday for their mother’s (Mrs. Aliva Wolever’s) birthday at Coldwater. Also present to make a five generation gathering, besides Mrs. Wolever and Frances, were Frances’ son Clair Sherman and his son John Sherman and little John, Jr. On Sunday, at the home of Stanley Carter, Sr. on South Main, their son Stanley Carter, Jr. and Renee Carpenter of Charlotte were united in marriage by Rev. Charles Kent of the First Congregational Church. The bride’s parents are Mr. and Mrs. Vern Gilding. They will make their home on Kelley Road. Mrs. Mary Shaw has returned to Florida, having flown from there to be with her daughter and husband, Mr. and Mrs. Richard Dart, Jr., the daughter fell and broke her arm and Mary Interim pastor named for Vermontville church Pastor and Mrs. Charles S. Kent of Chelsea have ac­ cepted a call to Vermontville where they will serve as “Interim” in the First Congregational Church. The Kents retired from the Alamo Congregational Church last year and now reside in the Village Apart­ ments in Chelsea, Michgian. They will interim in C-Store Convenient came to take care of the new granddaughter bom Feb. 23. The paternal grandparents are Mr. and Mrs. Richard Dart, Sr., great­ grandparents are Mr. and Mrs. Miles Salisbury of Holt. Congratulations to Mrs. Russell Dunham of Scipio Road on her Jefferson Reward. She was one of the five. Mrs. Jessie L. (Rose) Paddock, 79, of Charlotte died Thursday, March 5. She was born in Mulliken, and the widow of Clarence E. Paddock, former Eaton County treasurer, she often assisted in the office. Mrs. Mabel I. Brydges, 91, died Friday, March 13. She was the mother of the late Frederick B. Brydges, long­ time mayor of Battle Creek, who died in 1979. Frederick’s wife, Mary Ann, is a descendant of Will R. Martin, one of the founders of Vermontville, in 1836. Mrs. Nellie Mahar, Mrs. Almina Dooling and Mr. and Mrs. Earl Groh attended the funeral of Mrs. Paul (Donna) Masters, 51, W. Five-point Hwy., whose dfeath occured at Borges March 4 at* Kalamazoo. Donna and Paul lived on the Barber’s farm on Irish Rd. Besides her husband, Paul, a daughter, Suzanne Troll of Olivet, a son Michael of Charlotte and a sister, Laura Mae. Rev. Z. Williams Colson officiating and burial in the Bosworth Cemetery, near Olivet. Sunday afternoon, Miss Linda Furlong of Hastings and friend, Ron Hannink, came for her aunt, Miss Esther Shepard, for her birthday party at Randy and Debra Vandiuer’s of Holt. Present were Miss Debra Brand of Vermontville, Randy, Cindy and Jo HeatherGrant of Charlotte, and Treasa Furlong and friend of Lansing. Vermontville until the hoped-for arrival of an in­ stalled pastor in June. The Kents were both FARM A. N. .D _ .H . O_ M. , E_ C_ A.LENDAR graduated from the University of Michigan. Mr. Kent attended Andover Thursday, March 19 - 6:30-9:30 p.m. 4-H Family Roller Newton Theological School. Skating, Adams’ Skating Center, Lansing Rd., Charlotte. He served Congregational Saturday, March 21 -10 a.m. 4-H Shooting Sports Planning Churches in Maine and in meeting, Cooperative Extension Office, 126 N. Bostwick, Michigan for many years. Charlotte. Saturday, March 21 -10 a.m. - noon 4-H Dairy Fitting and Showing Clinic, Paul and Tom Edwards’ farm, 11883 Oneida, DAIRY WORKSHOP Grand Ledge. 4-H dairy project members Saturday, March 21 - 4-8 p.m. 4-H Pancake Supper, 4-H will have the opportunity to Building, Charlotte Fairgrounds. Public invited. learn more about fitting and March 23-27 - FARMERS’ WEEK, MSU, East Lansing. showing dairy cattle at a Friday, March 27 - 12:30 p.m. 4-H Special Riding (inside workshop planned for classes), Meadowview School, Packard Hwy., Charlotte. Saturday, March 21. The Saturday, March 28 - 1:30-3:30 p.m. Apple Pruning hands-on workshop will be Demonstration, The Country Mill, 4648 Otto Rd., Charlotte. held from 10 a.m. to noon at Located between Vermontville and Gresham Hwys. Open to Paul and Tom Edwards’ the public. farm, 11883 Oneida Rd., Grand Ledge. EATON COUNTY rBic Lighters 2P119 All Beef Hot Dogs Eckrich $ 1 ■|■ 5 9 * Regular 99C $1r r.? ?99pound Me DONALD Homogenized Ice Cream MILK Reg. $2.09 Gal. Half Gallon MRS. VEE'S Texas Ham & Cheese SANDWICHES Action-Ads Regular $1.59 each "We want YOU as a customer I ” We reserve the right to limit quantities. C-Store NASHVILLE • 419 North Main OPEN: Monday thru Friday 7:30 a.m. to 10:00 p.... ........... Sunday 9:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m DAVIS OIL COMPANY PROOO^ 0W WOOD FOR SALE: $25. Truck box load of maple wood, delivered. 852-0967 or 852-0888. (3-24) FOR SALE: Early American wall mirror and candle sconces, pair of Early American table lamps, pair of modern table lamps, sofa bed studio couch - 7 ft. long, portable sewing machine and case, large floor plant terrarium, set of golf clubs, Wilson Blue Ridge, 4 woods, 1-3-4 & 5 8 irons, plus new pitching wedge. 945-2753, anytime. • NOTICE • The Village of Nashville... will be accepting negative bids for demolation of the old Dull House located on Greggs Crossing Road. The successful bidder will provide his own insurance and post q $100 cash re­ turnable bond payable to the Village Council to insure proper clean up when job is completed. Bids must be submitted to the Nash­ ville Village Clerk by 5:00 p.m. Thursday, April 9, 1981. The Village reserves the right to accept or reject any or all bids. �The Maple Valley News, Nashville, Tuesday, March 17. 1981 —Pogell Obituaries Mrs. Mathews passes away "Sis? Sis KK;® w®; <<;W; » * << sW b«X b«X, «, By Esther Shephard Laurel B Mathews was bom August 30th, 1895, to Fairy and Frank Lesher at Mancelona, Mi. She was the youngest of seven children. There is only one still living, Lila M. Stevens, who has made her home with Mrs. Mathews since May 1969. Laurel was married to Ray E. Mathews April 2, 1915, at Westwood, Mich., at Kalkaska, Mich. They rented a farm at Westwood for a year then worked for Laurel’s father until 1918 except for a brief time at Altecian then in 1918 they moved to Vermontville and worked on the railroad briefly then worked for Mr. Eckhart in his store until Mr. Eckhart sold the store to Ray. He put a grocery truck on the road and sold groceries to the farmers around their vacinity along with his grocery. He retired from the grocery business about 1947 and went to work for Post Co. in Battle Creek, working there until retiring about 1955. He drove the school bus for some time. After retiring from Posts he farmed a small plot of ground, raised chickens, ducks, geese, had a fine garden until his final sickness. Laurel then con­ tinued raising a fine garden until she was hospitalized last June. Both of them loved to work outside. Laurel loved to prepare a bountious meal. They always CASTLETONTOWNSHIP ”iK hi.T i.TS’il kihS^ 1 ^ yW 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 28,1981 at 2 P.M. At such time in addition to other regular business and proposed budget shall be submitted for consideration. The actual use of the Federal Revenue Sharing money will also be discussed at this time. SHARON BISHOP, Castleton Township Clerk (HmU • NOTICE • MAPLE GROVE TOWNSHIP BOARD MEETINGS llin'Wiiti >:K>T '■ ■ i \re“f» M, tt ifi j fataMftrt BHtWfW' faiibHf Will be held on the following dates at the Maple Grove Community Building at 721 S. Durkee St., Nashville, Michigan. □ □ □ □ □ April 1,1981 May 6,1981 June 3,1981 July 1,1981 Aug. 5,1981 □ Sept. 2,1981 □ Oct. 7,1981 □ Nov. 4,1981 □ Dec. 2,1981 All meeting start at... 8:00 P.M. DORA M. CHASE, Clerk . Maple Grove Township >*tf* tf tf* >*&*. i*6*?.!* £M M Wylie J. Spohn Over 3,000 view film— Joni" film held over for this Friday and Saturday More than 3,000 persons turned out last weekend in Hastings to see the in­ spirational motion picture “Joni.” And because of that tremendous response, “Joni” will be held over for two more showings this coming Friday and Saturday (March 20 and 21). Both showings will begin at 7 p.m. at Central School's auditorium in Hastings. Tickets will be available at the door. If you missed "Joni” last weekend, the two extra showings will give you an opportunity to see and hear her true story of love and courage If you’ve already seen the film, be sure to BATTLE CREEK — Mr. Wylie J. Spohn, 55, of 704 N.E. Capital, died Tuesday, March 10, 1981, at Leila Hospital in Battle Creek. Mr. Spohn is survived by one daughter, Cami Good­ New Family Planning man of Battle Creek; one granddaughter; his mother, Clinic hours and services at Cornelia Spohn of Battle the Barry-Eaton Health Creek; two sisters, Cornelia Department will begin in Ogden of Battle Creek and March. Hours are changing Mrs. Margaret Hoexter of to 11:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. Joilet, Illinois; four Tuesday and Friday in brothers, William of Hastings. A nurse prac­ Melpetes, California; James titioner will be seeing of San Jose, California; patients by appointment one Homer of Oak Park, Illinois; and Roy of Battle Creek. Graveside services were held at 2:00 p.m. Thursday, The monthly 4-H family March 12, at Lakeview roller skating evening is Cemetery, Nashville. Rev. scheduled for Thursday, Leonard Putnam officiated. March 19 from 6:30-9:30 p.m. Arrangements were by the Activities take place at Vogt Funeral Home. Adams' Roller Skating Center, 1069 Lansing Rd., MAPLE GROVE TOWNSHIP Annual Meeting & Open House Notice is hereby given that the next Annual Meeting of the electors of the Township of Maple Grove, County of Barry, State of Michigan will be held at the Maple Grove Community Building at 721 S. Durkee St., Nashville on . . . AN OPEN HOUSE OF THE NEW MAPLE GROVE COMMUNITY BUILDING WILL ALSO BE HELD THIS DAY! Items of importance to you will be discussed at this meeting and your attendance will be app­ reciated by the Township Board. Theodore McKelvey, Supervisor Dora M. Chase, Clerk MAPLE GROVE TOWNSHIP day a week (Friday in Hastings). The department will also be instituting' a sliding scale fee for Family Planning services in March to help cover running expenses. No one will be refused services because of inability to pay. (3-31) HASTINGS - Mrs. Thelma M. Evans, 75, of 914 E. Madison, died Thursday, March 12, 1981 at Pennock Hospital. She was born in Nashville on July 24, 1905, the daughter of Charles and L’Nora (Scothorn) Lynn. She attended Battle Creek and Nashville schools. She married Robert L. Evans September 4, 1936. She was employed for three years at Nashville Cooperative Creamery and about ten years by Mid­ dleville Engineering Corp. Mrs. Evans is survived by her husband, Robert; one sister, Mrs. Benjamin (Garnet) Shaffer of Battle Creek. She was. preceded in death by one brother and two sisters. Funeral services were held at 1:00 p.m. Saturday, March 14, from the LeonardOsgood and Wren Funeral Home of Hastings. Rev. Willard H. Curtis officiated. Burial was in Lakeview Cemetery, Nashville. Serving our country Franklin D. Rowley Staff Sgt. Franklin D. Rowley, son of Grace Davenport of 12901 Assyria Road, Bellevue, has com­ pleted the Army wheeled and tracked tank-automotive equipment noncommissioned officer (NCO) advanced course at Aber­ deen Proving Ground, Md. replace wheeled and tracked tank-automative equipment. Students learn to adjust and maintain the mechanical, electrical, airhydraulic systems and other major components and assemblies of wheeled and tracked vehicles. They also perform maintenance operations in a field environment. The advanced course is part of the continuing education ladder to keep mid-career NCOs up-to-date in their specialties. PROFESSIONAL BUSINESS DIRECTORY LIMESTONE A MARL (Delivered and Spread) CRANEWORK • Drainage Ditches • Farm Ponds DARRELL HAMILTON It. 3. UMVIUE Ml. 852-9691 Call... THE HECKER AGENCY Charlotte. All 4-H families and friends are invited to enjoy the evening of fun. For more information,. contact the Eaton County Cooperative Extension Service at 543-2310 or 645­ 2351. 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. Historical Society enjoys travelogue Mr. Robert Gierman will be entertaining the Ver­ montville Historical Society enable her to see that God can take all the hurts...all the doubts...all the pieces...and transform them truly into something beautiful. enThrough the couragement of Joni’s physical therapists, she began writing and painting with a brush held between her teeth. Now Joni is an accomplished artist and her works have been reproduced on a popular greeting card line and framed prints. Don't miss her touching story when it returns to the screen in Hastings Friday and Saturday. The motion picture is an unforgettable drama of love and courage. FOR PROFESSIONAL INSURANCE PLANNING 4-H family roller skating MARCH 28,1981, beginning at 1:30 P.M. At that time in addition to other regular busi­ ness and in accordance with the law, a budget covering proposed expenditures and estimated Revenues of the Township will be submitted for consideration. The Annual Township Financial statement will also be presented. Further, a public hearing will be held on the disbursement of Federal Revenue Sharing Funds within the Township budget. A copy of the budget will be available for public inspection at the offices of the supervisor and clerk after March 28, 1981. share the news of the extra showings with your relatives, and friends so they can have a chance to experience Joni’s triumph over tradgedy. Joni Eareckson, a quadriplegic, portrays herself in the World Wide Pictures production. Audiences experience Joni’s struggle to find a useful life in the wake of a tragic accident one week after her high school graduation, A diving ac­ cident left her totally han­ dicapped, but she refused to let the accident paralyze her spirit But it took some very special people in Joni's life to Family planning clinic Thelma M. Evans Mr iHtm fa dttb.’a3 liteith Mate 7 V fotejzijifc: had a number of children around and enjoyed taking them hunting and fishing. They had no children, but had many around. She came from a long lived family, her oldest sister died at 92 years. He mother lived to be 9414 years. Her remaining sister is nearly 89 years. Laurel always worked with Ray in the store and with gardening. She will be missed. She belonged to the Haven of Peace Church near Ver­ montville. She passed away at the Hayes - Green - Beach Hospital in Charlotte Tuesday, March 10. The funeral was held March 13 at Vogt Funeral Home, Nash­ ville with burial Baseworth Cemetery. at its meeting on Thursday evening, March 26 in the United Methodist Church. His presentation will follow the usual 7 p.rh. carry-in supper. Mr. Gierman will be sharing his pictures on Ireland, a country that he visited recently. Friends are cordially invited to attend. DAN'S WATER SOFTENER SALES and SERVICE Dependable service on all makes and models. FREEWATER TESTI I Reasonable Fees!! (517)852-9564 — NASHVILLE — Ask for Dan 11 The Year's Most Powerful Story ofLove Courage "JOff I... may be the most moving human Interest drama God has ever permitted mere man to produce." — Baltimore ffews-Amertcan "Joni portrays herself... a sterling performance." —Minneapolis Star license tabs available Vehicle owners who travel outside of Michigan for extended periods or those who have trouble finding time in their busy schedule to register vehicles, may now purchase plates or tabs for two-year periods, Secretary of State Richard H. Austin said today. A new Michian law, making such purchases possible, went into effect in January of this year. Previously, vehicle owners could only register cars for one year at a time. Individuals purchasing cars who wish to register the vehicle for two years should notify the dealer at the time of purchase. Those who wish to renew an existing registration for a two year period should make the request when they purchase plates at a branch office To purchase a two year registration by mail, send in a check for double the one-year fee shown on the prepared application received prior to expiration. Most passenger vehicle registrations now expire on the vehicle owner’s birthday. STARRING AS HERSELF aKTUMKaWLUAM F. BROWN nawcan FRANK R JACOBSON 11*^3 1^ A WORLD WIDE PICTURES RELEASE raaian JAMES F. COLLIER tasrurn JAMES F. COLLIER uses am iest saims iwt Mt nMtMawnmiMMwi “Joni" will be back for two more showingsThis FRIDAY & SATURDAY (MARCH 20 & 21) at 7 p.m. at Central School Auditorium in Hastings Tickets are available at the doorI MJWJ COWON3 ACCEFTED ■■■■■■■■■■NO OTHER PASSES ■■■■■■■■■MMI �Th* Mopl* Valley N*w» Nashvilla. Tuesday, March 17. 1981 — Pag* 12 we're doinq our to save youfood dollars! VANDEN BRINK OLD FASHION SMOKED PICNICS 69 ROUND BONE ROAST LB. BLADE CUT CHUCK ROAST LB . 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Box jA, Nashville, Michigan Phone 945-9554 (Hastings) The Maple Valley News, Nashville, Vol. 109 - No. 42 - Tuesday, March 24, 1981 Most local businesses will close — Nashville readies for tax protest, Wednesday Nashville merchants will lock their doors tomorrow and march on Main Street in hopes of getting a message to Lansing. Most stores, offices and shops in the community are expected to participate in the one-day Tax Strike, organized and led by Ahmo Jordan, proprietor of Country Corners Market. The message the businessmen hope to send is one of frustration over burdensome taxes which they feel threaten their livelihood. The planned strike was triggered by a recent property tax assessment hike which will nearly double village and township taxes for several commercial and industrial properties in Nashville. Jordan believes the in­ creased tax burden will kill many small businesses. “The state no longer cares about the small business, the small farmer of the small town,” says Jordan. The recent hikes were the result of a state-ordered Increase in SEV in Barry County and implementation of “equalization by class” tax assessment laws which took effect at the end of 1980. Response to Jordan’s Tax Strike has been terrific, he reports. The revolt has been, over a month in the planriing. Between 85 and 90 percent of Nashville’s business com­ munity has told Jordan that it expects to participate. Some, such as the bank and the local savings and loan, cannot close due to govern­ ment regulations but plan to post signs in-support of the protest. All participating stores, offices and shops will be decked out with black rib­ bons or wreaths to signify mourning. One local merchant who had first thought he would not close for the day, changed his mind last week after taking an informal poll of his customers. He found widespread citizen support for the protest, said Jordan. Much of the general public favors the Tax Strike, noted Jordan. He said many local residents have come to him to ask what they could do to help. Most Nashville homeowners were also hit with recent property tax assessment hikes, though the percentages were not as steep as many of those levied against the commercial and industrial properties. It's our turn to talk! farming and residential community. He has invited no politicians or political candidates, and would not welcome them as speakers. “It’s our turn to talk.” said Jordan. “It’s their turn to listen.” A speaker’s platform will be erected in a vacant Main Street lot (site of the old hardware store), owned by the Nashville Business Owner’s Association. Coffee and donuts will be available for a free-will donation, and Jordan^hopes to raise enough in con­ tributions to help pay for several hundred dollars worth of advertising of the event. Out of his own pocket, he has also paid for posterboard and supplies to_ make placards carrying various slogans of protest. These signs are expected to be visible in store windows on Wednesday and will also be carried by marching merchants and citizens. Wide media coverage of the event is expected. Area T V. stations have indicated there will be mobile camera units on the scene. The Nash­ ville Tax Strike story has been carried in all major Michigan newspapers, and also by the wire services. Calls of inquiry from NBC News-and RKO News, both of New York, have also been received in Nashville. A few Nashville businesses have declined to participate in the protest, citing customer inconvenience, potential financial loss, and a possible 'hardship on employees. However, at Baby Bliss Co., where the management asked employees to vote on whether the company should participate in the strike, the measure carried by an overwhelming “yes”. The plant will close for the day. Jordan is positive that the media message will reach high government levels in Lansing, but he’s taking no chances. Last Thursday he personally delivered to Gov. Milliken’s office a letter signed by Nashville’s protesting business com­ munity. It's government's turn to listen “We expect many of our local people to be on Main Street (tomorrow).,” said Jordan. “We also know of citizens from Hastings, Vermontville and Charlotte that plan to be in Nashville for the day.” Jordan has lined up several “soapbox” speakers, mostly volunteers representing the business, Helen's Grocery in Vermontville robbed last week Ahmo Jordan shows the signs and black bow that will be prevelant on Nashville’s Main Street and throughout the business community on Wednesday. The businessmen are protesting against recent property tax hikes ranging to 90 percent and over on commercial and industrial properties in Nashville. All of Barry Courfty was affected by the hikes. Jordan would like to expand his protest to a statewide movement. The squirt-gun toting bandit who robbed Helen’s Grocery on E. Main in Vermontville last Wed­ nesday still has not been apprehended, according to the Eaton County Sheriff’s Department. The robbery occured in the afternoon of March .18 when a man entered the grocery and squirted a store clerk in the face with gasoline and took an undetermined amount of money from the cash register while she was incapacitated. The clerk apparently bas not been seriously injured or impaired because of the gasoline incident, according to the Sheriff’s Department. An investigation of the robbery is continuing. Mike Huston spent many hours last week making protest placards to be carried in tomorrow's Tax Strike in Nashville. The March 26 event is expected to draw wide media coverage. The signs will be carried by marching merchants and citizens, and will also be placed in windows of offices and stores closed for the day. Huston is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Ahmo Jordan and works at their Country Corners Market. . (Maple Valley News photos by Susan Hinckley) �The Maple Valley News, Nashville. Tuesday, March 24, 1981 — Page 2 Nashville News Nashville is in the spotlight this week, as the local business community garners strength for a unique tax revolt. Shops, offices and stores in the village will close all day Wednesday, March 25, as nearly all local merchants stage a strike to draw attention to what they feel is an excessive tax burden. Many recently received property tax hikes, with assessments ranging to 90 percent or more over last year’s bill. Wide media coverage of the protest is expected. NBC News in New York called this reporter for details last week, and Ahmo Jordan, organizer of the revolt, was called by RKO News in New York. Speakers and marchers on the agenda are certain toxadd color to the strike, which has received plenty of publicity in rfiajor newspapers throughout Michigan. Last year at this time, Nashville also was in the limelight, making state news when village officials cited the mandate clause of the 1978 Headlee Amendment to defy a state request for a water system contingency plan which would have cost the village approximately $3,800. Village officials at that time advised the state that Nashville could not afford to comply with the request. In other news of that day, our town was making headlines due to a strange flu-like illness which plagued our community for several 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. a.m. p.m. p.m. PASTOR RANDY REED By Susan Hinckley weeks. The malady was cousins,, Myrtflk and Waltaj-, an air show,” wrote Howell. Hunter,, at tbecome ofS? T.believe they were in a dubbed the ‘'Nashville 's daug CuFtiss Robin, which was a strain” by health officials Hunter's jBdbA -cabin plane. About 25 miles because much of the sample in-law, Hen __m Dayton they ran into a work for a state study of the Reardon. 1fevere storm which tossed illness was gathered in the Sunday aft e plane around.” Claude Nashville area. on Mr. and■vas at the controls and his In a lighter vein, Thursday Shull pf Nashville^ boss, was in the co-pilot’s marked the 112th birthday of Margaret and Martha seat, explained Howell. Nashville. It was on March Zemke of Vermontville. Claude turned, noticed his 26, 1869, that Henry P. Monday evening, the Shulls boss was getting a* little Baldwin, Governor of were supper guests of Mr. Michigan, signed the Act of and Mrs. Bill Tarbet of green around the gills and ' asked if he would like to take Incorporation officially Hastings. over, but his boss hastily creating the Village of Nash­ Mrs. Elsie Ramsey, Mrs. declined, saying Claude was ville. This came about 15 Esther Appelman, Mrs. doing okay. “Their suitcases years after the first white Arlie Stambaugh and Mrs. which were in the rear of the settlers put down' roots here Elizabeth Askins enjoyed a plane came flying up around on the banks of the Thor­ Saturday outing at the their heads,” remembers napple. Spaghetti Dinner sponsored Howell. “Claude said-that he Nashville Fire Dept.’s new by the Nashville Christian caught his jUst as it was extraction equipment was Academy at the Community about to go out the window.” called into service last House of the local United Greenfield dived, trying to Monday evening, when a Methodist Church. gain on the storm, but with pickup truck and car collided Mr: and Mrs. Wesley no luck. He said he could see head-on south of town about Emery and family were the lights o£~ Dayton but 8:30 p.m. Two Nashville Sunday afternoon callers on couldn’t get there, sd they ambulances also were called his mother, Mrs. Eliza turned around and ran to the scene to transport Emery of Nashville. before the storm. “They three victims to Battle Creek Guy Howell, a former local landed at another place and hospitals. Injuries ranged resident now of Tucson, waited until morning to from critical to minor. All Arizona, wrote last week to continue on to Dayton,” three were young men in say how much he enjoyed the added Howell. Thanks to their early 20’s. None was recent Memories article on Guy for sharing these local; two of the victims Claude Greenfield. “I knew . memories with us. were from Ohio and the other him very well,” commented Also in his letter, Mr. was from Battle Creek. The ' Howell. “I had hoped to take Howell said henad sent a accident reportedly oc- flying lessons-from Claude, birthday card to Dr. Stewart curred" when a pickup truck but I couldn’t raise the $125 Lofdahl in February, after crossed the center line and that he said was necessary to seeing a report of the up­ collided head-on with a get a private pilot’s license.” coming event in a recent northbound auto. The in­ Howell recalled a story that issue of the Maple Valley cident was policed by the Claude once told him about a News. He recently received Hastings team of the time when young Greenfield a thank you note from the Michigan State Police. was working in a flying doctor, a former Nashville Mr. aiid Mrs. Clarence school before going to physician who is now retired Reid were in Kalamazoo Dayton. “He saidhe and his in Sedorfa, Ariz., about 235 Wednesday to call on his boss were going to Dayton to miles from Howell’s home. Mrs. Brenda Starkweather of Lansing was a Wednesday evening caller on her grandmother, Mrs. Bertha Becker of Nashville. Mr. and Mrs. Clarence Reid of Nashville enjoyed Sunday dinner at the home of their son and family, the Darrel Reids of near Kalamo. In the afternoon, son Vaughn Reid of Tomball, Texas, arrived for a visit. Mrs. Lawrence Horn of Nashville underwent surgery last Thursday at Blodgett Hospital in Grand Rapids for skin grafts on 3rd ’degree burns she sustained about a month ago. Mrs. Horn suffered the injuries while carrying a pan of hot water from a living room heating stove to her wash room. She had the water on the stove to put moisture in the air. The burns were at first thought to be. 2nd degree, but were later determined to be 3rd degree. It was not known hdw long daug son- 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. 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. p.m. REV. LEONARD PUTNAM 219 Washington St., Nashville CHURCH OF THE NAZARENE 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. Sunday School .. 10 a.m. Sunday: A.M. Worship .. 11 a.m. P.M. Worship ... 7 p.m. Wednesday Evening Worship................ 7 p.m. REV. 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ROBERT CONSANI operation. Friday evening, March 27, senior citizens of the Nash­ ville Nutrition Site will have a potluck dinner at the site. Guest speaker atfhe evening event will be Harold Christiansen, village president and president of the Nashville Syrup Association. He is expected to talk about syrup- and sugar-making. Thanks to Dale Ossenheimer, Sr,, of Quimby Rd., Nashville, and the local Friends of the Library, a beautifully restored antique library table and a swivel reading chair now furnish the Friends Rare Book Room on the second floor of Put­ nam Public Library. The FOL purchased the old furniture at. a shop in Freeport, with Merry Lee Ossenheimer and Mary Jlay making the selection. The pieces then were stripped at the local Strip Shop and Mr. Ossenheimer (Merry’s father-in-law) volunteered to do the refinishing. The table and chair were delivered to the library last Monday by FOL volunteers, and will be on display as soon as the new Rare Book Room is organized for formal opening. Recent renovation of the small upper room included installation of period wallpaper, carpeting, a Tiffany-style overhead light fixture, wooden bookshelving and a glassfronted display case. Thq renovation was undertaken by the FOL Under the auspices of the Putnam Library Board. The room will house the library’s rare books collection and various historical artifacts which the library has aquired. The new table and chair will provide in-library reading area, since volumes stored in the room will be those, too valuable to circulate. Tyler of Ruth Ann Freeport was named top weekly weight loss winner Nashville VFW 8260 AREA CHURCH SCHEDULES TRINITY FULL GOSPEL CHURCH - REV. J. G. BOOMER after sur surgery ery she would remain hospitalized. The address at Blodgett is 1840 Wealthy S.E., 49056. Please remember to cheer her with a card or call. Grass fires continued to plague the Nashville Fire Dept, early last week. Tuesday afternoon, about 3:30 p.m., the local firefighters were summoned to a grass fire at the Clyde Reid place on Lawrence Road, west of M-66. About three hours later, they were called to extinquish a blaze in hay bales on Bivens Road, also west of M-66. Mrs. Zelphh Wolever of Nashville returned home last week after a week’s visit with-her niece and husband, Lahoma and Paul Hughey of White Cloud. Mrs. Wolever’s brother. Clifford Brooks of Nashville, spent the week with his daughter and family, Audrey and Ford Bolling of Hamilton, Ohio. This week, Mr. Brooks and Mrs. Wolever plan to move from their Nashville home to a residence five miles from Bellevue. Their new address will be 24457 M-78, Battle Creek, .49017. Mrs. Zoe Gillett, a former local resident now of Hastings,- was a Sunday dinner guestof her daughter, Mrs. Doris Marshall of Nashville. After a recent hospitalization, Mrs. Gillett is feeling much improved. Mrs. Judy Bigford and son Steve, former local residents now of Haslett, were here Thursday afternoon to visit her mother, Mrs. Thelma Stewart of rural Nashville. A group of». 25 senior citizens from Taylor, Michigan, led by Rev. Charles Burch of that town, will be Friday noon dinner guests of the local senior citizens at the Nashville Nutrition Site. The visitors will be in our village to tour the Sugar Shanty in Putnam Park and to learn about Nashville’s syrup-making 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 ('/> 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 Corper 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 News, Nashville, Tuesday, March 24, 1981 — Page 3 vhen God’s No-Munch the event included Mrs. lunch met last Monday for Gloria Johncock; Mrs. Suzy heir weigh-in at the Nash­ Corkwell and daughters. ville Baptist Church. She had Lisa and Becky Sue. ;hed five pounds in one week Petie Latta and Gloria o earn the title. Johncock of Nashville en­ A family roller skating joyed attending a recent jarty is planned by the showing of the movie, Nashville Baptist Church for “Joni”, at Hastings Central Thursday evening, March 26. School Auditorium. Earlier The 6:30 to 9 p.m. event will in the week, the ladies were J»e held at Adams Roller guests for a lasagna dinner link in Charlotte. at the home of their friend, Pastor and Mrs. Lester De Nancy Miller of Hastings. 3root of Nashville will lead a Condolences are extended group of 28 persons from the to the family of George A. Nashville Baptist Church on Skedgell," 79, who passed a 13-day excursion of the away last Wednesday at Holy Land. The, local Pennock Hospital, several travelers will join several hours after he was admitted. from the Coldwater area for Mr. Skedgell had been in a flight out of O’Hare Airport poor health the last couple of in Chicago on March 30. years and had been Their trip in the Italian hospitalized from time to airlines will be the first non­-time. His wife, the former stop flight from O’Hare to Angeline Bleam whpm Rome. There, the group will married in Grand Rapids in board another plane for the 1921, how is a patient at thp last leg of the journey to Barry County Medical Care Israel, where they plan to Facility. George was a tour many historic Biblical retired farmer, and had sites. lived most of his life in the Performing for senior Eaton-Barry County area. citizens at a St. Patrick’s Services were held Saturday Day eventt in Portland was A at Vogt’s in Nashville. New Begi Beginning, a Nashville Mr. and Mrs. Joe Andrews gospel-bluegrass group that of Curtis Road will host a is an off-shoot of the Monday meeting of the Builders Night Special. The St. Pat’s Qlass of the United performance was at a senior Methodist Church at 8 p.m. citizens’ apartment complex Wednesday, March 25. where Mrs. Beulah Durkee Phyllis Wadsworth, 13, resides. She is the grand­ daughter of Rev. and Mrs. mother of Larry Corkwell of Richard Wadsworth of Nash­ Nashville, a mandolin player ville, was a contestant with the local group. Other Saturday, March 21, in a players comprising A New Nazarene District Teen Beginning, in addition to Talent show staged at the Larry, are Lowell Me Millon, Lansing First Church of the Jerry Fager, Kim Me Millon Nazarene. A vocalist, Phyllis and Carrie Henry. The Nash­ earlier had placed very high ville visitors were treated to in a talent contest at zone a potluck dinner hosted by level. The district enthe Portland senior citizens. compasses all of Michigan Others from here attending except the Thumb area and he • NOTICE • The Village of Nashville... will be accepting negative bids for demolation of the old Dull House located on Greggs Crossing Road. The successful bidder will provide his own insurance and post a $100 cash re­ turnable bond payable to the Village Council to insure proper clean up when job is completed. Bids must be submitted to the Nash­ ville Village Clerk by 5:00 p.m. Thursday, April 9, 1981. The Village reserves the right to accept or reject any or all bids. Joan and Homer Winegar STANTON’S REAL ESTATE VERMONTVILLE 726-0181 — NASHVILLE 852-1717 • VERMONTVILLE: $31,500 - Recently remodeled, neat and clean, 2 bedroom home, 2 car garage, low utilities. Ideal for retirees or young families, • NASHVILLE: $24,900 - 2 story, 2 bedroom home freestanding fireplace, 2 car garage. Contract terms. • COUNTRY HOME: on 1 acre: located north of Nashville. Home has 5 bedrooms, nice family room with fireplace? Also 24x36 barn included. Price $36,000. • 72 ACRE FARM: Near Vermontville, approx. 60 tillable, has a remodeled 4 bedroom home with new vinyl siding, garage and basement barn, some woods. (Would sell as a 40 acre farm). • 8,634 SQUARE FEET: COMMERCIAL BUILDING COMPLEX in Vermontville, Extra lot available. Possible contract. • VACANT LAND AND BUILDING LOTS - SOME WOODED. JOAN & HOMER WINEGAR (home.,.726-0223) for... STANTON’S REAL ESTATE includes the Upper Penin­ sula. All categories of talent were represented in Saturday’s event. With a coverlet of snow and temperatures in the 30’s last Friday, the first day of spring looking more like the first day of Winter. However, last week’s layer of white was the first appreciable amount since our latest February thaw. For those Nashville residents who spotted green people scurrying about the village last Saturday night, worry not! It was ijust St. Patrick’s party-goers from the Nashville Baptist Church, out on a scavenger hunt for 50 different green­ colored items. The hunt was only one of several fun events in a hilarious St. Patrick’s Day Pizza Pig-Out staged March 14 by the Senior High Dept, at the church. There were 85 in attendance, with 31 from the Sparta Baptist Church. All were dressed in green, a requisite for gaining ad­ mission to the event. Tammy Hansen of Nashville was named the Best Dressed Leprechaun; Teressa Gilmore of Dowling was credited with having the mosLauthentic Irish accent; and David Flores of Nash­ ville was honored . as the Most Green Person. For refreshments, the youths enjoyed a smorgasbord of 25 pizzas from the new T.J.’s outlet in Big George’s in Nashville. The evening was capped by showing the movie, “Troubled Waters”, a film about rafting on the white waters of the Colorado River. The Young Adult Sunday School Class of the Nashville United Methodist Church will play volleyball on Friday, March 27, at the Kellogg School between the hours of 7 and 9 p.m. The Youth Fellowship of the United Methodist Church is planning a roller skating party for Sunday, March 29, at the Thornapple Lake Rink. Hours of the event are b to 8 p.m. Clyde Dupin Crusade starts Mar. 29 The Clyde Dupin Crusade will be held March 29-April 5 at the Charlotte Junior High School. The president and evangelist of his own ministries, Rev. Clyde Dupin has traveled more than one million miles in evangelism and preached face-to-face to more than million per­ sons. In a recent crusade in Port-au-Prince, Haiti, 45,000 attended the final service. He was born February 22, 1933 in Kentucky and became a Christian at the age of nine. Dupin began his ministry as a boy preacher. He received his theological training at United Wesleyan College, and later attended the University of Evansville in Indiana. Known as a Bible preacher whose message is relevant and current, Dupin preaches with authority and is easily uhderstood. His weekly newspaper column, “Religious Viewpoint,” is published in newspapers throughout the United States and has a potential one million readers each week. From 1959 to 1969, Dupin pastured Trinity Wesleyan Church in Evansville, In­ diana. Under his leadership, the church tripled in Sunday School and church at- Planning for what you wish to happen to you and your family after vour death is a responsible step and is not in any way, morbid. It is indeed a wise and necessary step that requires a limited amount of time, but can avoid much anxiety and confusion following the death of a family member. East side 4-H style revue set The East-Side 4-H Style Revue will be held Saturday. March 28, at the 4-H Building on the Charlotte Fairgrounds. Judging will be held between 9«a.m. and 1 p.m. The public is invited to see the4-H members model their garments during the Style Revue starting at 7:30 p.m. in the Auditorium of the 4-H Building. FUNERAL. DIRECTORS Garden plots available Grow your own vegetables this summer! If you don’t have room in your yard, Capital Area Community Services has community gardening plots available to garden all summer. The community gardens are in Ingham, Eaton, Clinton and Shiawassee ebunties, and are only $2.00 for a 25’ x 25’ plot. For more information, or to register for a plot, call 482­ 1271. 'Vcqt FUNERAL HOME -in Nashville Phone 852-0846 ATTENTION . . SENIOR CITIZENS!! Friends of Library sponsor 'Creative Writing Contest’ A Creative Writing Contest is being held for all fifth and sixth graders in the Nash­ ville area. Categories for participation will be Poetry, Short Fictional Story and Short True Story. You may enter each category one time or only one category. One prize will be given to each student entering. Top win­ ners will have an opportunity to talk with a local writer and be given a tour of the REMINDER. Students at Kellogg are asked to turn their entries into their -teacher Other area par­ ticipants may turn their entries into their teacher or have them turned into the Putnam Public Library. DEADLINE for all entries is April 3, 1981. (4-1) tendance and became one of the largest churches in the denomination. Before forming the Clyde Dupin Ministries, Inc., he served for six years as Crusade Director and Vice­ President of the Bill Glass Evangelistic Association, Inc. Dupin's biography is billed as an exciting story of twentieth "century evangelism called “‘The Evangelist” by Bob Hill. It was published last year by Cross Roads Books. Dupin is married to the former Grace Spencer, a minister’s daughter. They have two married sons in the ministry and a married daughter. The Dupins make their home in Kernersville, North Carolina. 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The Beigh School outgrew Iwo buildings in an unusually long life-span of some 90 years service to the com­ munity. The second facility served its final days as Nashville's kindergarten quarters. In a rather unusual twist, Nash­ ville youngsters were bussed out to the Beigh School for classes. Starting in 1946, Mrs.-Hilda Baas taught an overflow of Nashville 3rd graders at the Beigh School for a period of fen years. Then in 1956, the late Mrs. Mildred Mater began teaching Nashville’s kindergarten classes there. The facility was finally descendant of both families, her paternal grandparents being Truman and Izora (Beigh) Navue.) Although the date of closed in the late 1950’s. The original Beigh School was located in Section 12 of Maple Grove Township, about a half-mile south of the replacement school built in 1921 on the southwest corner of Section 1. The school derived its name from its benefactor, I-evi Beigh, who came to this area from Ohio — probably in the early*- 1860’s — and settled on what now is the Edsel Murphy farm (former Milo Young place) south of town along present-day M­ 66. “The Navues came from Ohio about the same time as the Beighs, and bought the farm across the road.” notes Violet Navue Gill, a former local resident now of Grand Rapids. “The Beighs had eight children and the Navues. nine. If there wasn’t an existing building for a school, there was a strong need for one, with all tho^e children needing an education.” (Mrs. Gill is a from left: Vernon Navue, Charles Martin, Lloyd Ellis­ ton,, Karl Knoll. 2nd row: Roland Hummel, Paul Pennock, Kenneth Bivens, Harold Elliston, Rex Sears. 3rd row: Bernice Martin, Evelyn Martin, Marie Elliston, Vonda Elliston, Larene Ward, Edna Knoll. Back row: teacher Mary Edmonds (Mater); Violet Navue, Ethel Martin, Wilda Martin, Retha Elliston, Anna Martin, Edna Fisher. Several students are missing from the photo — either ill or camera shy, believes Violet Navue Gill who furnished both group photos. The original Beigh School was situated in Section 12 of Maple Grove Twp, along a narrow road that now is a private drive. The school was built on land owned by Levi Beigh, an early local settler who lived south of Nashville on the present-day Edsel Murphy farm. About 60 years ago, this building was moved to Fuller Street in Nashville and is now the William Allen home. (Photo loaned, courtesy Alice Pennock Boucher) Mary Walker is the teacher of this 1918 group of scholars at the old Beigh School. Front row, from left, are: Charles Martin, Larene Ward, Violet Navue, Anna Martin, Fern Allen, Evelyn Martin, and Ethel Martin. Second row: Miss Walker, Carl Martin, Harry Preston, Byrd Allen, Orvil Ward, Retha Martin, Max Miller, unidentified boy. 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As with most rural schools of that day, the Beigh School served at least a two-fold purpose. “Levi Beigh was a religious man,” remembers Mrs. Gill, “so traveling ministers held services in lhe schoolhouse.” There was no well at the old school, recalls Mrs. Gill, so once or twice a day the children dipped water from the Morganthaler’s' spring house across the narrow dirt road from the school. “Their yard was full of sugar maples,” reminisced Mrs. Gill. “In the spring when Mr. Morganthaler boiled down sap, if he was cooking it down enough for sugar, he’d drop some in the snow for us kids.” The candy was like 'maple taffy, recalls Mrs. Gill, a treat but tough on the teeth. Mrs. Gill also remembers a butternut tree by the Morganthaler’s spring house. “I had-never seen one before and have never seen one since,” she notes. Mrs. Gill also recalls one fall day when the teacher look the youngsters on a picnic to a large woods southeast of the school. “There was a large clump of papaws with fruit on them,” recalls Mrs. Gill. “The first and last of those I ever saw. loo. I look some of the fruit home to taste. It had a flavor something like a banana but not as good.” The new Beigh School, built in 1921 on the SW corner of Section 1, is the one most familiar to local residents. Seen here is the east (back) entrance to the school which saw service even after rural consolidation, when Nashville students were bussed there. The struc­ ture is now a private residence. (Photo loaned, courtesy Peg Mater) The new, more spacious Beigh School was opened in the fall of 1921 on the nor­ theast corner of the presentday intersection of M-66 and Bivens Road. (The structure has since been remodeled into a private residence.) The old Beigh School building w-as purchased by Arthur Bassett, a well­ known Nashville truck farmer, who had ' the structure moved into town in the early 1920’s to serve as a storage shed to house his gardening equipment. Bassett situated the old building on a site just west of the present-day Woodards’ Mobile Service station, and it still stands there today. Following extensive remodeling by the Wade Carpenters, the old schoolturned-shed was converted into a home. It is the presentday residence of the William Allen family. Edna Knoll Williams, a former local resident now-of East Leroy, remembers attending classes at the new Beigh School. She recalls the early hot lunch progarm. “We used to take turns taking a hot lunch to school." commented Mrs. Williams. “Each day, one of us would take a big kettle home, wash it. and prepare something for everyone for the next day.” The kettle was brought to the school in the morning and placed on top the round oak heating stove so the meal would be warm at noon. Mrs. Williams can still' recall the delicious aromas that filled (he school — potato, vegetable or bean soup, or rice and raisins — as the hot lunch simmered on Continued next page — H&R BLOCK TAX TEST Question No. 4 Medicare 'B' payments made by persons receiving Social Security benefits are deductible. fare False For older persons on a fixed income, H&R Block has the right answer to this and other questions regarding special tax credits and deductions for . those taxpayers. If you itemize, the answer is TRUE. Because these payments are simply withheld from benefit checks during the year, they are often overlooked at tax time. WELL MAKE THE TAX LAWS WORK FOR YOU H&R BLOCK THE INCOME TAX PEOPLE . 102 S. Main, Nashville 852-9666 HOURS: 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday,thru Saturday 303 S. Michigan, Hastings 945-5345 HOURS: 9 a.m. to9 p.m. Mon. thru Fri.; Sat. 9 to 5 �The Maple Valley News, Nashville. Tuesday, March 24, 1981 — Page 5 Bimbo the clown promotes Maplewood carnival uq B iu Nancy Moore donned a clown suit Friday afternoon to transform herself into Bimbo the Clown to promote Maplewood School Carnival in Vermontville last Friday evening. Here, Bimbo is shown visiting students in Miss Jones' fourth grade room. The carnival featured 11 games and was sponsored by the Maplewood PTO to raise funds to help the school. Games included the popular cake walk, poster toss, duck pond, Krazy ball, and Odd ball. Movies also were shown. Past projects of the PTO include sixth grade graduation, sending several students to camp, and purchasing library books. (Maple Valley News photo by Virginia Allis) Maple Valley News EDITORIAL Tax revolt in Nashville «wl, wtpriwferetae. s more spacious rallUtta iool raised u Hui Mki YKtatbear- idaliit^fli Revolt — Webster defines revolt “to renounce allegiance or subjection, as to a government...to ex­ perience disgust or shock...turn away with disgust." And in Nashville this Wednesday, March 25, the local businesses will be doing just that — turning away with disgust, ex­ periencing shock in the burdensome taxes our state government has put on them at a time when to merely survive is an accomplishment. It seems our state government doesn’t get the message. Their tax packages aren’t acceptable for the needs of today...they only shift the burden. , Our Legislature ap­ parently paren y iss ‘no not’ willing to reduce budgets, reuce u ges,, reuce reduce government overhead and strive to live within our ability to pay. Governor William Milliken’s property tax package calls for a 50 per­ cent reduction in personal property tax with an increased assessment of not more than 6 percent per year with a shift to a 1.5 percent increase in sales tax. However, a few years from now you’ll be paying the higher property tax plus the increased sales tax paid on' purchases. Is this a tax reduction? Who pays taxes? People do! Business and industry, due to increased costs and higher taxes, have no choice but to increase the cost of the goods and services they sell, so people ultimately pay again. Can we allow the people we elect to represent our views and our future continue to persecute our state’s economical climate with unrealistic legislation* Our state now is one of the lowest desirable locations for business and industry. Is this necessary? It's sad to think that the only way a town or a group of people can be heard is by strike, outright protest, or march. Write your Legislator today and voice your opinion — as Nashville says, “It’s our turn to talk!” It’s government’s turn to listen. I just hope they-will. Fredric J. Jacobs Publisher edionolM^and ad Tkstnrture MA ten remodeled rale retail ns putha$ed by toiell a * \ashville truct rim bad noted into W® m’slosentasa ted io b®e I® sitttrf itttrf lb[ oasdej®1’81., Mobil Popshop On corner of M-66 and M-79 ... in NASHVILLE OPEN 7 DAYS A WEEK 7 a.m.-lO p.m MOTOR feta*. , Ju t*hf* SUPER 10W4 lislbf?60"' If- *।’ j- fi®* W $24°° 99* 24 QT. CASE QUART SPECIAL 10W30 «2280 95 24 QT. CASE heavy duty -.sWT sWT m QUART HEAVY DUTY 20W & 30W ’2160 90* 24 QT. CASE QUART Automatic Transmission Fluid ®22case 95*uart to 6676 businesses spearhead tax strike day “Unacceptable” is the word for new business tax assessment increases of between 40-300 percent, say owners of Nashville stores, shops, and services. As a result, nearly all businesses in the village will keep their doors locked Wednesday to protest what tax revolt leaders are calling unfair and unacceptable taxes. Participating in the Tax Strike Day are Nashville Hardware, Nashville Locker, Irene’s Beauty Shop, Mirror’s Image, Country Corners, Village Inn, Johnson Furniture, Mc­ Donald’s Tavern, Pit Stop Tavern, Maple Leaf Floral, Blakely Antiques, Powers shell, Marathon C Store, Mbbile Gas, Nashville Flowers & Jewelry, Curtis Crafts, Oak Palace, Polus Realty, Sewing Bee Fabrics, Nashville Auto Supply, Hecker Insurance Agency, Memories of the past ... continued t he stove. ' After classes, another child would lug home (he big kettle for the next day’s refill, recalls Edna, the daughter of Merrell and Grace (Greenfield) ’Knoll. Early studies at the Beigh School were traditional. At the time that Violet Navue Gill’s ancestors attended classes there, no grades were designated. “When Grandma went to school there, they just went through so many readers,” remembers Mrs. Gill. As with most rural schools of that era, an appreciation of nature and love of land were acquired- along with conventional knowledge centering on the Three ’R's. Also acquired by young scholars at the Beigh School were many happy memories of the past. Action - Ads 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. Thornapple General Store, Dimmers Law Office, Strip Shop, Sandy’s Barber Shop, Kelley's Variety Store, Kienutske Applienace, Stanton Real Estate; Scotts Body Shop, Sandyland Park, Mulberry Fore Golf Course, Lathrop Tax Service, Blakely Sand & Gravel, H & R Block Tax Service, Margaret’s Beauty Salon, R & F Industries, Gravelies Market, Wheeler Marine, Steak House Restaurant, Gordie’s Vending, Bob's Wrecker Service, Nashville Co-operative Elevator, Fargo Gas Station, Baby Bliss Industry, Wolever Real Estate, Kent Oil Company, and Little Country Corners. Other businesses who are not closing up shop on Wednesday, say they are in support of the protest 100 percent. Those who will remain open on Wednesday while still supporting their neighbor’s in spirit are Carl's Market. Maple Valley Implement, Security National Bank, and Eaton Federal Savings. COME JOIN US in our Tax Revolt March 25th Little Country Comers 119 N. 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New twist in seventh-grade English Some of the seventh grade Enlish classes. taught by Julie Swartz and Michele Skovera. have been reading mystery stories for their book reports this marking period. But. instead of writing conventional book reports this time, the students were encouraged to make a game or puzzle This assignment not only encouraged them to be creative and imaginative, it also taught them to pick out essential information and to isolate key facts in their reading. For this assignment, the students had to pretend to be famous detectives who are called in to help solve puz­ zling mysteries. The famous detectives had to help solve the mysteries, but could not interfere with the local detectives’ work. So. they created games or puzzles which were left for the local detectives toplay or solve. The games and puz­ zles. properly accomplished, led Io the solution to the mysteries. Richard Rozell displays a game he created about the mystery novel “Split Bamboo"; Heather Christe, a game about "Gone As By Magic"; and Jeff Sleeper, a game called Intrigue which is based on the novel Instead of Evidence." They are students in Julie Swartz's class. (Maple Valley News photos by Virginia Alles) special project: (from left) Polly Cook, a game about "Rebecca"; Jill Fender, a game about "Escape to Witch Mountain", Bob McMillen, a crossword puzzle about ’ Oh, Heavenly Dog"; Paula Reid, a game about "The Green Turtle Mystery.' Students turn wood into beautiful objects Advanced woodshop students have utilized their skills to create some very exceptional products. Displaying their projects are (from left) Alan Hamilton, Pat Kersjes, Leonard Eaton, Mike Trumble, and Scott Varney. (Maple Valley News photo by Virginia Alles) Typing and composition classes working together Have you ever thought of taking composition class and then decided not to because of all the writing it would involve? Has it ever crossed your mind to take typing HAIRCARE Village Hair Port 470 E. Main Street, Vermontville BHoPff CALL FOR AN APPOINTMENT: 726-0257 HOURS: Monday thru Friday, 8:30 to 4:30 Janice Baker, Owner class, but didn’t because you thought it would be boring following straight through in the book? Well, now maybe you'll think again. Mrs. Steffel’s composition class and Mrs. Watson’s typing classes are par­ ticipating together in something different this semester. Students taking composition are writing only the rough drafts of their compositions. From there, the typing students take over and type the final draft of the compositions from the rough drafts. This setup is working out ■very- well. Students in composition are doing only half of the work they nor­ mally would have done. The typists are getting extra practice and good experience by reading the proofreaders symbols from the handwrittai rough drafts in order to complete the final one. In this way, both classes are doing something dif­ ferent from the regular routine and are at the same time getting graded for~it. Students participate in Business Olympics Three Maple Valley High School students Sherry Kraai, Donna Augustine, and Penny Cheeseman — won honors at the March 14 Business Olympics at Argubright College. Sherry placed first in typing competition and received a trophy and a $100 savings bond. Penny won third place honors in shor­ thand dictation competition at 120. Donna earned a fourth place win in the typing competition, winning a fourth place ribbon and a pen. Representing Maple Valley at the competition, besides Sherry, Donna and Penny, were Glenn Arras, Beccy Mater, and Nanette Miller. More than 200 students from 30 high schools in south­ central Michigan competed in one-hour examinations, in nine categories, during the Business Olympics. Congratulations to all participants and winners. Concerned Citizens for Education meet tonight There will be a meeting of Concerned Citizens for Education on Tuesday, March 24, at 7:30 p.m. at the Nashville VFW Hall. Robert Dormer, president of the Board of Education will be available to answer questions of the group. Anyone interested in the educational programs of Maple Valley schools is invited to attend. Sign up for DRAWI^^iy Easter Basket on April 10th at the ... Sweet & How Good Shop 650 S. MAIN in VERMONTVILLE Auto Service CENTER QUALITY WORKMANSHIP TRANSMISSION REPAIRS BODY & BUMP SERVICE WHEEL ALIGNMENT & BALANCING TUNE-UPS & MUFFLERS MAJOR OVERHAULS BRAKES JJKE w Trowbridge Service 130 S. Main St., Vermontville - Ph. 726-0569 �The Maple Valley News, Nashville, Tuesday, March 24, 1981 — Page 7 Maple Valley Schools LUNCH MENU Monday, March 30 Hoagie Pattie on Bun, Cheese, Corn, Fruit Juice, Milk. Tuesday. March 31 Lasagna, Peas, Ap­ plesauce, Peanut Butter Sandwich, Milk. Wednesday. April I Baked Chicken, Mashed Potatoes and Butter, Green Beans, Bread & Butter, Milk. Thursday, April 2 Hot Dogs, Cheese, French Fries, Baked Beans, Fresh Fruit, Milk. Friday, April 3 Fishwich, Tarter Sauce, Cole Slaw, Peaches, Milk. Maple Valley School Calendar of Events Fri., April 3 - Spring recess begins at close of school day. Mon., April 13 School resumes. Fri., April 17 - Good Friday, no school. Fri., April 17 - End of fifth marking period. Mon., May 25 - Memorial Day, no school. Sun., May 31 - Graduation, 3 p.m. Thurs., June 4 - Last day of school (school dismisses at 11:30 a m.). For all your INSURANCE NEEDS See or Call... TERESA JONES F* 'bta' Il ndite swdp m W Mi|t TRUMBLE AGENCY ^luto-Owners Insurance Vermontville Ph. 517-726-0634 or 726-0580 Foote-Jones are unitedKelly Jo Foote and Keith H. Jones' were united in marriage November 7 at the First Congregational Church in Vermontville. Reverend David Fleming performed the ceremony. Parents of the couple are Mr. and Mrs. Edwin Foote of Vermontville and Mr. and Mrs. Harry Jones of Nash­ ville. The bride, escorted to the altar by her father, wore a floor-length gown of ivory white. The gown had sheer sleeves, trimmed in oldfashioned lace at the neckline, sleeves, and around the bottom' of the dress, with a chapel-length train. The bride carried a Nashville Baptist Church was the scene of the wedding of Sharon Kay Beech and Clarence C. Furlong on Saturday, Feb. 14, at 1p.m. Rev. Lester DeGroot per­ formed the ceremony. T|ie bride was escorted to the altar by Charles Bumgardner of Sunfield. Standing with her as maid of honor was Mrs. Cathy Vessecchia. Terry Furlong of Nashville served as best man, along with Becky Cork­ well as flowed girl and Mike Gonser as ring bearer. Serving as ushers were Fred Harkness, Jim Furlong and Mel Beech, Special music -for the ceremony was provided by Cathy Vessecchia, and Debbie Park. Mrs. Jan Cooper was the organist. Host and hostess for the reception were Mr. and Mrs. Bob Bumgardner of Sun­ field. Assisting were Mrs. Nancy Trask, Mrs. Suzy Corkwell, Mrs. Pam Frayer, Miss Betty Willett, Mrs. Vivian Conner, Mrs. Debbie Morowski, Carol Gonser and Mrs. Myrna Burd. Honored guests were Mrs. Helen Furlong and Mrs. Dorothy Hayter of Nashville, and Mr: and Mrs. Edward Grove and Mrs. Gladys Maloney of Grand Ledge. After their honeymoon, the couple is making their home at 201 Phillips Street, Nash­ ville. RESIDENTIAL REPAIR INSTALLATION • REMODELING NEW CONSTRUCTION SEWER AND DRAIN WORK Wg Call... CARL BUSHRE — LICENSED AAASTER PLUMBER — 517-726-0036 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 BEST! 6459 ALLEGAN RD. attended the guest book. Hostesses were Becky Knoll, sister of the bride, and Teresa Jones, sister-in-law of the groom. Claudette Hamilton was soloist and Norma Viele accompanied on the organ. A reception following the ceremony was held at the VFW in Nashville. Mr. and Mrs. Carroll Wells prepared the buffet suppers Servers were Carol Kraai, Sherry Kraai, Kari Kraai, and Nyle Wells. Robin Rathburn, Kristen Kraai, and Faith Wells helped with, the gifts and served the coffee. The couple is now residing in Vermontville. BeechrFurlong wed- Bushre Plumbing • • • • bridal wreath bouquet of yellow and white roses. Debra Erb, friend of the bride, served aS matron of honor. Lisa Foote, sister of the bride, was bridesmaid. The girls wore floor-length, yellow taffeta gowns with lace bodice tops. The dresses were made by the bride’s grandmother, Irene Foote. Both carried long stem, yellow roses. Mark Benton, friend of the groom, served as best man. Jim Jones, brother of the groom, was groomsman. Ushers were Garry Knoll, brother-in-law of the bride, and Doug Jones, brother of the groom. Penny Jones, sister-in-law of the groom, VERMONTVILLE, MICHIGAN As a service to persons in area communities, the Maple Valley News is pleased to publish concise stories about weddings of local interest. These stories are news, and like all news stories, their value decreases if they are not timely. In light of this, beginning March 1, 1981, wedding stories must be submitted within one month of the event. TOP HAT CHIMNEY SWEEPS • Fast • Professional • Dust-Free REASONABLE RATES Evenings <8 weekends... 852-0911 A Talent Show will be held in connection with the Vermontville Maple Syrup Festival on April 24, ‘81 Categories will be ... Instrumental, Vocal, Dance & Misc., with four winners in each category. Maple Valley men open Hastings used car lot Duane 'McDonald and Roger Gardner, both from the Maple Valley area, have opened Kadoo Used Cars at 1633 S. Hanover St., Hastings. McDonald is a former salesman for Frantz BuickChevrolet, where he * was employed for two and onehalf years. He worked in sales for a Ford dealership in Charlotte for one year, and was a heavy equipment operatorxfor six years. A 1960 graduate of Ver­ montville High School, he now resides at 255 Park Rd., Nashville. He and his wife, Sandra, have three children, Jeffery, 19; Brian, 16; and Michael, 13. McDonald is a member of the Hastings Moose Lodge. Gardner owned South End Food and Beverage in Nash­ ville for five years before selling the firm in Sep­ tember. He has also been farming for 13 years. A 1962 graduate of Ver­ montville High School, he lives on Vermontville High­ way with his wife, Diane. “We’d like to invite our friends and past customers to stop in for a cup of coffee,” McDonald said. All entries must be in by April For information, please contact... Barbara Musser, 343 N. Main, Vermontville, Mich. 49096... Phone 726-0554 or... Martha Christensen, Round Lake Rd., Vermontville, Mich. 49096... Ph. 726-0044 aiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiuiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiE We support the Nashville merchants & hope they are successful in their project Locke receives state 4-H alumni award He is-involved in a variety Eaton County 4-H of community organizations volunteer leader John E. and serves on his local Locke, Sr., of Charlotte, was Production Credit named one of the state’s Association (PCA) advisory outstanding 4-H alumni, committee, the Benton February 28, during Township Board of Review, ceremonies at the 1981 and the Thornapple Grand Leadermete at Michigan Soil Conservation District State University. Board. The award is presented Locke has also conducted a each year to individuals who number of farm tours for have made outstanding­ contributions to the farmers from Ohio, Canada, Indiana, Illinois, Iowa, and development and expansion Kansas and presents of the Michigan 4-H Youth educational programs on program. farming operations. Locke, a former 4-H membefwho has served as a volunteer 4-H leader in Eaton County for seven Phone years, has been active in the 4-H dairy and woodworking programs. .Ui.s’.'c bslivrii But... We will be OPEN for business ALL DAY, WEDNESDAY, MARCH 25 ... as a service to our customers I -THANK YOU Geo. Williams 1 REGULAR FRANKS 16 oz. $149 945*9554 for Want-Ads 15,1981. Winners will perform on mein program Festival Day, April 25. I BUTTERNUT BLUE SEAL HOT DOG BUNS 8 pack 49' We want to be your full service store | fflnnnninnnniiinnnninnnnnitinnitmtitinnrtiiiminititiHiinfflmmtmHHi»ffi �The Maple Volley News, Nashville, Tuesday, March 24, 1981 — Page 8 Protest leader warns Governor of increased taxation becoming increasingly aware of a very basic but obvious condition. Small business proprietors are continually being forced to shoulder the burden of overly-inflated and unreasonable business property taxes.” “This epidemic action on the behalf of state govern­ ment only serves as another nail in the coffin of business activity in our state. And it becomes readily apparent that our very economic survival is at stake,” Jordan wrote. He told the Governor that “Rather than lying down and fading away with a whimper, declaring bankruptcy or simply moving to another state in search of more favorable economic con­ ditions; we have decided to confront the issue more “It is time for the State of Michigan to turn a responsive ear to the needs of its citizens, while there is still time.” That’s part of the plea Ahmo Jordan, Nash­ ville’s tax revolt coor­ dinator, has sent to Governor William Milliken to hopefully attract his attention to Wednesday’s tax revolt here. In the wake . of new business tax assessment increases ranging from 40 to an “incredible” 300 percent, approximately 90 percent or more of all Nashville’s businesses will support and participate in a day-long tax revolt Wednesday by closing their doors and refraining from doing business as usual, Jordon told the Governor. “As owners and operators of small businesses in the State of Michigan, we are . Styling for the FWhoille Faam m ilyy,. Irene's Beauty Shop 204 W. Main St., Nashville Phone 852-9107 directly in a truly American tradition” via tomorrow’s grassroots protest. “It is important to em­ phasize that this revolt is born out of the insensitivity of government to its citizens and business community,” Jordan said. With each passing day, it becomes more and more obvious that the best economic interests of Michigan are not being ment that not all small business people will placidly accept new business property tax assessments which threaten to break their economic backs. The delivery of this message is insured by resulting media coverage of- the event, in­ cluding the confirmed presence of the Detroit News the day cf The revolt. Secondly, it will instill a confidence in the people that they do still have a voice in place in state chess tourney by Susan Hinckley Leonard Eaton, 16, son of Arnold and Judy Eaton of Face Highway, Nashville, won a 1st place trophy on 2nd board of a two-day chess tournament held March 7-8 at Dearborn. There were 18 teams from throughout the state par­ ticipating in the event at Fordson High. Ail high school students, they spent between 12 and 15 hours in play 'during the weekend competition. Others from Maple Valley High School playing in the event were Mark O'Brien, Brad Harris and Tom McArthur. The entry of the local students is an individual effort since Chess was chopped from the school program in recent budget cuts. Acting as chaperone HOURS: 9 A.M. - 5:30 P.M. Monday thru Saturday (FORMERLY SIMON PHARMACY) 852-0845 Looking Arrid or Arrid XX Extra Dry Deodorant 4 iz. Doxidan Keri Lotion 6.5 oz. Toothbrushes Fashion Hairbrushes Cortaid Cream or Ointment Pearl Drops Tooth Polish 3 oz and coach for the MVHS boys was Warren Ison. Leonard has played chess for five years. He is a junior at MVHS and is also very active in Scouting. The local boys keep in practice by playing chess before school and. during Junch breaks. At home, Leonard, pits his talent against an electronic Chess Challenge game. AH other teams competing at the Dearborn meet were school-sponsored and have Chess as part of a school program, and most are in­ volved in league play throughout the school year. Vocational education follow-up survey under-way The Vocational Depart­ ment of Eaton Intermediate School District in cooperation with Charlotte, Eaton Rapids, Grand Ledge, Maple Valley and Potterville Public Schools is in the process of conducting the Annual Follow-Up Survey of former students. “The Follow-Up Survey is both a Federal and State Department of- Education requirement”, according to John Duris from Eaton Intermediate. The data that is collected is used to determine employement rates, hourly wages, hours worked per week, and use of Vocational training on the job of the vocational students on a State-wide basis. Duris commented further “...that the identity of those who answer the survey is kept confidential and is used only for planning, data analysis and to provide service tp students.” Former Vocational students should have received his-her survey by March 21. Former students should return the survey prior to April 1, 1981, and if they should have any questions he-she can contact the Vocation Department of Eaton Intermediate School District by calling 543-5500, Extension No. 25. Leonard Eaton, a junior at MVHS, won five games of chess in a recent 2-day statewide meet at Dearborn to earn a 1st place trophy on 2nd board. The event involved 12 to 15 hours of play by representatives of 18 schools from throughout Michigan. NOTICE VERMONTVILLE RESIDENTS Starting Thursday, April 2, 1981, the Ver­ montville Village Council meetings will be held the first Thursday of each month. Natalie Gaedert, Clerk Timely Value! JOGGING SHOES Look to Kelley's for... SIZES 67, -12 POTTING SOIL IL $oo 20 lb, bag WOOD FOR SALE: $25 Truck box load of maple wood, delivered. 852-0967 852-0888. (3-24) COLOR PRINT FILM DEVELOPING & PRINTING 12 exposure roll 36 exposure roll 032581 x... 1.97 3.47 4.47 BABY-SITTING: For your child in my clean home. Excellent care provided. Phone 852-1528, Nashville. HOUSE FOR SALE BY O\t NER: Three bedroom ranch in Nashville. Phone '(517.) 852-1528. Only... A BAG CLOTHESPINS Wood-Spring $100 Bag of 50 BAG 50’ CLOTHESLINE Reg. ‘1.79 Value Action - Ads 24 exposure roll the affairs of their govern­ ment.” One of the primary points that the hometown tax protestors plan to convey to state government Wed­ nesday is that “without the daily tax revenues of businesses, the state coffers would quickly be depleted. “Without the business community,. Michigan will be a defunct governing entity in very short order,” warned Jordan. Nashville youth wins first 9 MME PHARMACY 207 Main St., Nashville adequately served. As the general public’s awareness of this outrageous condition grows, so will the public’s dissatisfaction and appropriate actions in response. This (Nashville’s) revolt is one such response.” In his message, Jordan told Governor Milliken that the product of Nashville’s revolt" will be twofold. “First, and most im­ portantly, it will bring home a message to state govern- $400 A ) KNEE-HI NYLONS X 3pr./$l00 _ "YOUR EVERYTHING STORE" 4* Variety Store 115-117 N. Main — NASHVILLE PH0NE.-S52-9747 �The Maple Valley News, Nashville, Tuesday, March 24, 1981 — Page 9 �The Mople Volley News, Nashville, Tuesday, March 24, 1981 — Page 10 Nashville pack announces Pinewood Derby winners Did you think I’d forgotten you? Well, let's get back to business. It’s been so long since we had a chat, it has slipped my mind as to what the subject would be this time! However, it doesn’t take the Village Pantry to convince you that Spring is here. Despite the fact that it’s still cold, and will be for a short time yet, the signs are popping up everywhere. The Sugar Shanty is in full swing with it’s sweet smoke curling and dancing a.m. or p.m., people are in thier yards on the weekends cleaning out the last remnants of “Ole Man Winter” and I found proof positive out in front of my place as little buds of Lily of the Valley peeked through as if to say, “Is it safe now?” I really enjoy Spring as it signals a newness to everything and a rebrith of things which we thought had passed away, but which were never really gone-just resting. The reward for our patient waiting is the burst of color, the rush of warm air. the healing sunshine and the excitement it brings to all as we watch the earth resurrect once again. This is also the season of Lent - a time for rebirth of our own souls and taking account of our being. It is asked of us to abstain from our vices - you know mine. I would gladly give up dieting for Lent but it’s not a matter of choice, it’s more like whether or not I should use the revolving door at the bank or just slip quietly through the conventional’ entrance! But I plan on digging up something that I really don’t use anymore and donating it to charity. How about you? Is there something you could donate? How about that dress you wore only once but just couldn’t be seen in again or perhaps those curtains in the kitchen that I told you I didn’t like or have you been through the chests of drawers lately? And when was the last time you weeded through your kitchen cup­ boards? Remember - canned goods last quite a while and in these times the list of organizations for collection goes on and on. Lent is a time of sharing and the good feeling you'll receive from giving could give you a positive answer when it’s time for accounting and ultimately the rebirth of your own inner Spring. I think it’s my favorite time of the year. How about you! Next Week: Potato Salad signals Spring. Literary Club elects officers Officers for 1981 were elected when (he Nashville Woman’s Literary Club met last Wednesday evening at the Community Center in Putnam Park. The organization conducted its Annual Meeting at that gathering. Selected as new officers were Margaret Aspinall, president; Lorna Wilson, vice president; Linda Boldrey, 2nd vice president; Betty Myers, recording secretary: Gretchen Pixley, corresponding Secretary; and Delbres Knoll, treasurer. Sixteen were present for the meeting hosted by a tea committee comprised of Janice Johnson, Wilma Bogart, and Delores Knoll. The latter was filling in for Marge Wolff, who was ill. The program was a musical travelogue presented by Nita Brown. We support the TAX REVOLT 100% - But .. We Must Remain Open HOURS: Monday thru Saturday 8 a.m. -8 p.m. Sundays from 9 a m. - 3 p.m. Your Friendly Spartan Store! SUPER MARKETS STREET ... in NASHVILLE ST Kellogg Elementary was the site of Pack 3176’s Pinewood Derby when Seth Sprinkle won first place with his car. Second place was won by Gene Dishong. Kevin Hulsebos came in third and Allen Staskus was fourth. These four boys will compete in the District Pinewood Derby race in Caledonia on March 28. Trophies were given to three boys with the best designed cars: Scott Knoll was first, Cody Mattsoncame in second, and Troy TenEyck was third. Each den had first, second and third place winners. These boys received metals. The boys winning first place in each den then raced each other to determine the four places to go to/the district race. Den one winners were: Allen Staskus, 1st; Steve Fisher, second; Scott Knoll, third. Den Two winners: Robbie Loy, first; Scott Tobias, second; Terry Kellogg, third. Den Three winners: Seth Sprinkle, first; Randy Bishop, second;’ Nick Priddy, third. Den Four winners: Troy TenEyck, first; Eric Eberly, second; Lewis Guernsey, third. Den Five winners-: Kevin Hulsebos, first; Ryan Hickey, second; Mickey Shilton, third. Webelos winners: Gene Dishong, first; Brian Stall, second; Richard Meade, third. The parents in Pack 3176 also had a race with cars they assembled. First place was won by Pat Priddy and second place was won by Terry Lancaster. The pack wishes to thank Dominic Morowski, Todd Braden, and Scott Sears for being the judges of the best designs. Thanks to Kenny Meade and Scott Reid for being finish line judges in the den rapes. Dominic Morowski and Todd Braden also judged the boys’ final races and the parents’ races. Special thanks to Don Williams, Ed Boldrey, Judy and Terry Lancaster, Deidra Sprinkle, Linda Boldrey, Darold Cheeseman, Sharon Bishop, Sandy Schaub, Sylvia' Fisher, Dennis and Pat Priddy for setting up and running the races and the refreshment stand. April 6 is the date of the next committee meeting at Ed Boldrey Boldrey’s’s home. Remember the Cub Scout paper drop at Carl’s Supermarket. Newspapers only! Judy Lancaster wishes to thank all the people from the Cub Scouts for all the cards and flowers she received during her recent illness. Action-Ads 1981 OPENING Men’s Slow Pitch Softball Tournament, Maj' 16 & 17. entry fee, $75 plus one new ball. Entry fee inukl be jn by May 6. ASA rules. Nashville. MI, for more information, call (517.) 852-9564. NEEDED: Lady to live in or hourly work with semiambulatory lady. Ph. 726­ 0182. SEPTIC TANK CLEANING: Approved by Michigan Department of Health. Call Menzo Howe, Charlotte. Phone 543-0173. (tfri) Design winners were Scott Knoll, first; Cody Mattson, second; and Troy TenEyck, third. Derby winners were Allan Staskus, fourth; Keven Hulsebos, third; Gene Dishong, second; Seth Sprinkle, first. Winning the parents' race were Pat Priddy, first; and Terry Lancaster, second.. (photos supplied) Package Liquor AL’s Carry Out HOURS: Monday-Thursday 7:30 a.m. ■ 10 p.m. Friday ............. 7:30 a.m. -11 p.m. Saturday 8:00 a.m.-11 p.m. Sunday ...8:00 am.-10 p.m. VERMONTVILLE We support Nashville Merchants on... March 25,1981 �The Maple Valley News, Nashville, Tuesday, March 24, 1981 — Page 11 Scout fest '81 gets underway April 11 To help support summer camp programs, on Saturday, April 11, Scouts and volunteers of the West Michigan Shores Council, Boy Scouts of America, launch into Scout Fest '81, a fund raising project culminated during May and June with exciting Scout festivals displayed for the general public. Held at eight locations throughout the Council’s 12 county area, the Scout Fest shows include a wide variety of display booths and exhibits created, built and demonstrated by Scouts. Topics such as trapping, conservation, and wilder­ ness survival will offer- Fest goers a valuable learning experience, while others like pioneer jungle bridges provide the public active family participation. A volunteer committee of area businessmen and community leaders has been assembled to plan and coordinate the Scout Fest program. Committee Chairman, William D. Buchanan, President of the Buchanan Insurance Agency in Grand Rapids, expects over 300 units equating to 6,000 Cub Scouts and Boy Scouts to participate in the overall fest program - a 50 percent increase over the 1980 program, which was the Council’s first attempt at such a widespread project. Scout Fest Committee Ticket Chairman, John McGraw,. Consultant for Seidman and Seidman, announced that Scout Fest tickets will be sold by potentially 11,500 Cubs and Boy Scouts starting Satur­ day, April 11. McGraw commented, “The program has so many benefits. First, an entire family is admitted to the Scout Fest with the purchase of a $2.00 ticket, which also provides a discount at participating Pizza Hut restaurants.” “Second, for each dollar of income generated, 15 cents goes to Scouts in the form of prizes for their individual ticket sales, 30 cents is EATON COUNTY FARM AND HOME CALENDAR Thursday, March 26-9 a m. - 3 p.m. “Today’s Trends Af­ fecting Michigan Families” - covering topics such as Population Trends, Taxpayer Revolt, Energy Future, at MSU Union Parlors, East Lansing. Friday, March 27 - 12:30 p.m. 4-H Special Riding (Inside Classes), Meadowview School, Packard Hwy, Charlotte. Saturday, March 28 - 1:30 - 3:30 p.m. Apple-Pruning Demonstration, at the Country Mill, 4648 Otto Rd., Charlotte. Located between Vermontville and Gresham Hwys. Open to the Public. Saturday, March 28 - 4-H East-Side Style Revue, 4-H Building, Charlotte Fairgrounds, 8:30 a.m. Registration; 7:30 p.m. Style Show. Tuesday, March 31 - 9:30 a.m. Eatpn Extension Homemaker’s Council meeting at the Cooperative Ex­ tension Service Office. Annual program of work reports due. Election of 1981-82 officers. Friday, April 3 - 12:30 p.m. 4-H Special Riding (Inside classes), Meadowview School, Packard Hwy, Charlotte. Monday, April 6 - 8 p.m. 4-H Council meeting, Kardel Hall, Charlotte Fairgrounds. Tuesday, April 7 - 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. Eaton Extension Homemakers Spring Event, “Flower Power” program on flower arranging, plus Fashion Show. Potluck lunch, bring table service and dish to pass, 4-H Building, on the Charlotte fairgrounds. Tuesday, April 7-7 p.m. Eaton County 4-H Clown Club, Kardel Hall, Fairgrounds. Thursday, April 9 - 7:30 p.m. 4-H Horse Development Committee, Kardel Hall, Charlotte fairgrounds. Saturday, April 11 - 4-H West-Side Style Revue, 4-H Building, Charlotte Fairgrounds, 1 p.m. Registration; 7 p.m. Style Show. Monday, April 13 -7:30 p.m. 4-H Small Animal Association Officers and Committee meeting, Cooperative Extension Office, 126 N. Bostwick, Charlotte. Monday, April 13 - 7:30 p.m. Teen Meeting for Planning Activities, Extension Office, 126 N. Bostwick, Charlotte. Tuesday, April 14-7:30-8:30 p.m. 4-H Dog Training Session on Jr. Showmanship and Work Obedience, 4-H Building Auditorium, Charlotte fairgrounds. “Cooperative Extension Service programs are open to all without regard to race, color, national origin or sex. / support the... TAX REVOLT 100% Hours: 9 to 8 Tues. & Thurs.; 9 to 5 Wed. & Fri,; 9 to 4 Sat. "The Mirrors image" „xiie mhmom iiiiaae.. Call for an —"" v ■/appointment Hair Stylist for Men, Women & Children 111 N. Main, Nashville 852-9192 deposited into Unit treasuries for the benefit of the local Pack or Troop program, and 55 cents goes toward covering Fest costs and the Summer Camp program, which will be attended by Over 4,000 Cubs and Boy Scouts," McGraw concluded. The individual Fest Show Chairmen include: Richard Bowes, of the May 2 Ludington Fest; Dave Hess, of the May 9 Greenville Fest, Rod Schmidt, of the May 9 Grand Haven Fest; Fran Coushmen. of the May Allegan Fest; Charles Whitman of the May 9 Big Rapids Fest; Glenn Flaska, of the May 9 Muskegon Fest; and William Buchanan of the June 6 Grand Rapids Fest, which also includes the award exhibits of the seven earlier Fests. Chairman for The Holland Fest on May 2 is yet to be determined. The Grand Rapids Scout Fest will be held June 6 from 10:30a.m. to6:00p.m., at the Grand Center. In con­ junction with the Grand Rapids Arts Festival, the Scout Fest will offer the public a panorama of Scouting exhibits and family entertainment. Over 2,000 Kent and Barry County Scouts are expected to demonstrate their in­ teresting achievements, coupled with physical fit­ ness, competition, award presentations, and never ending activity. Doubling as both Council Scout Fest Committee Chairman and Grand Rapids Fest Chairman, Buchanan explained that the event is much like a Jamboree, but that the term Scout Fest has been used to recognize Scouting’s important role in I he community and the festival concept. A Grand Rapids Scout Fest Committee has been formed to include Tom Richards, Manager of Sears Roebuck and Company; Bill Steffen. WZZM Meteorologist; Bill Markee; Milt Briggs, Bud Tharp; Jim Gould, Store Manager of Lerner Stores; Dan Vliet. attorney in Grand Rapids; Dave O'Neill, coordinator of events for the Grand Center, Thomas E. Robinson, Me Donnell Douglas Electronics Com­ pany; Tom Patterson; Gerald Ernst; Vai Cuillo, Mutual of New York; Linda Benedict, Stow-Davis Furniture Company; James Knight, Platinum Exchange Group. Inc.; and Tom Cole. Grand Rapids Scout Fest Public Relations Chairman, Tom Richards have involved malls and local merchants throughout Kent and Barry County -to provide ticket sales locations for Scouts on April 11, the Kick Off day. Richards said, “It is really exciting how the entire community seems to be getting behind the Scouts and the Scout Fest program, which seems to have the potential to benefit just about everyone.” New books at Putnam Public Library — TREES OF NORTH AMERICA by Thomas Elias. Presented in memory of Henry W. Semrau by Robert Fueri, Sr. and family. ENGINEERING MAGAZINE, September, 1910, by The Engineering Press. Presented in memory of George Dean by Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Bateman. AMERICAN GUIDE TO U.S. COINS, 1981, by Charles F. French. TOOLS, SHAPERS OF CIVILIZATION by Arnulf K. Esterer. A history, of man’s tool-making, from prehistoric arrowhead to twentieth-century rocket. HOW TO REACH ANYONE WHO’S ANYONE by Michael Levine. Names and addresses of many famous personages. SIGN LANGUAGE FUN with Linda Bove, featuring Jim Henson’s Stesame Street Muppets. A SHOW OF HANDS by Mary Beth Sullivan and Linda Bourke. This book introduces the expressive language used by many deaf and hearing-impaired people and invites you to get into the act and “say it in sign language”, too. GOING TO EXTREMES by Joe McGinniss. A funny, implicitly tragic, and deeply personal book, one of the best ever written about Alaska. THE YANKEE GIRL by Ellen Argo. This final volume of Ellen Argo’s seafaring trilogy, which includes Jewel of the Seas and the Crystal Star, com­ pletes the stunning saga of an extraordinary woman, lured by the sea and the men who sailed it. HARD LAUGHTER by Anne Lamont. A novel dealing with a family’s experiences when the father is told he has a brain tumor. DECEPTIVE CADENCE by Eugenia Zukerman. A novel about a musician whose dedication to his profession rules his private life. POINCIANA by Phyllis Whitney. A novel of romantic suspense. BEAUTY’S DAUGHTER by Mollie Hardwick. A novel based on the true history of Lady Emma Hamilton’s “other” daughter, set in England in the 1800s. DIXIANA MOON by William Price Fox. A fast­ paced, high-energy comic celebration of Southern-fried Americana. ATHABASCA by Alistair Maclean. A fast-moving tale set along the far reaches of Alaska’s Arctic shore, amid the frozen, oil-rich tar sands of Athabasca and along the Alaskan pipeline. SOLOMONS SEAL by Hammond Innes. A gripping novel of sorcery, romance and intrigue set in the exotic islands of the South Pacific. A SPORTING CHANCE by James Edward Amesbury. A novel of pure adventure, sophisticated, relentless and entertaining. Action - Ads WATER HEATERS FOR SALE: Gas or electric. Nashville Hardware, phone 852-0713. (tfn) Phone 945-9554 for ACTION ADS - COUNCIL MINUTES FEBRUARY 17, 1981 The Vermontville Village Council met in regular session Tuesday, February 17, 1981 at 7:30 p.m. in the Vermontville Township Fire Barn office. Present: Fox, Hale, Lewis, Trumble, Wineman. Absent: Aldrich. President Mason called the meeting to order at 8:10 p.m. Minutes of the January 8, 1981 regular meeting were read. Motion by Fox, supported by Hale to approve the minutes with the following two corrections: 1) Include the phrase "leaving the grounds in the condition they were found" in Hale's motion to allow the Athletic Boosters the use of a Village lot for their Bingo Tent during the Syrup Festival. 2) Delete the sentence "Treasurer will wait until January 19, 1981 at which time a C. D. will come due and transfer that amount into the General Fund." All ayes. Motion carried. Treasurer's report was read. Motion to accept as read by Fox, supported by Lewis. All ayes. Motion carried. At this time President Mason presented Darryl Hale, Chairman of the Transfer Station Committee, and Ruth Wineman, Chairwoman of the Police Com­ mittee, with a Maple Leaf Award for their outstanding service to the Council and to the Village of Vermontville. Fire Chief Tom Joostberns discussed the future needs and goals of the Vermontville Fire Dept. Motion by Fox, supported by Hale to send Tony Wawiernia to the American Water Works Association Seminar on March 18, 1981. Registration fee - $10.00. All ayes. Motion carried. Motion by Hale, supported by Trumble to trade Village owned property (1 A along E. side of Scipio Creek. S.W. of road in W % of N.W. 14 Sec. 20) with Vernon Trowbridge's property (W 70 feet of that part of lots 11 and 12 lying east of the alley, Except south 24 feet of lot 12. O P block 18, Village of Vermontyille; and North 50 ft. of east 80 ft. of lot 11, O P block 18, Village of Vermontville.) Trowbridge to pay any legal fees or back taxes. 4 ayes, 1 nay. Motion carried. Trumble stated the office rent will be increased to $75.00 starting March 1, 1981. Monthly Police Dept, report was presented. Motion by Lewis, supported by Hale to allow Monte O'Dell 10% .salary increase after 90 day review. All ayes. Motion carried. Motion by Hale, supported by Fox to participate in the Michigan Week again this year. AH 'ayes. Motioncarried. Michigan Municipal Clerk's Association membership not to be renewed. Motion by Hale, supported by Fox to write a letter of interest to the Rural Housing Corporation regarding a proposed apartment project. All ayes. Motion carried. Bills were presented. Motion by Fox, supported by Hale to pay bills from the proper funds. All ayes. Motion carried. Motion by Wineman, supported by Trumble to move Council meetings back to the first Thursday of each month starting in April of this year. All ayes. Motion carried. Clerk to publicize. Motion by Hale, supported by Lewis to adjourn. Meeting adjourned at 11:25 p.m. Bill L. Mason, President Natalie Gaedert, Clerk 03 ’s Body Shop 8306 Maple Grove Rd. (3’/2 miles south of Nashville on M-66) 852-9735 COLLISION REPAIR VERMONTVILLE TOWNSHIP Annual Meeting Notice is hereby given that the annual meeting of Vermontville Township, Eaton County, Michigan will be held at the Fire Barn office on .. . SAT., MARCH 28,1981 at 1:00 P.M. At this time in addition to other regular business and proposed budget shall be submitted for consideration. Copies of the proposed budget will be available. The Federal Revenue Sharing money will be received at this time. JANICE BAKER Vermontville Twp. Clerk �The Maple Valley News, Nashville, Tuesday, March 24, 1981 — Page 12 Preparation for school can avoid disappointment Vermontville news By Esther Shepard Thursday, March 26, the Vermontville Historical Society will meet at 7 p.m. in the United Methodist Church for a potluck supper. The program is called “The Beauties of Ireland” and will be presented by Robert Gierman. photographer and world traveler, Our condolences to the brothers and sister of Mrs. Alice Isabelle Surine. 90, whose death occured at Johnson County Hospital, Clarksville. Ark. She was the daughter of Wm Wm. and Josephine VanderJagt Joppie. The Joppies lived on the Barber farm oiilrish Rd. She leaves two daughters, Dorothy Currier of Lamar, Ark and Edna Thiel of Okemos. Mi,; one son. Raymond Surine of Ada, Mi.; three brothers, Henry of Vermontville. Leonard of Sunfield and Marten Joppie at Provincial House, Inc. of Hastings; and one sister, Mrs. Nellie Dull of Battle Creek. She was preceded in death by two brothers and sisters, Dennie Joppie of Sunfield. Will, and Mrs. Henry < Lena) Gearhart, and Maggie Cook Shauffer. At the request of the deceased, cremation will follow a private proper service atCox Funeral Home, Clarksville, Ark. and a memorial funeral service will be held at Sunfield, Mi., with a tentative date of April 11. Her husband’s name was Lawrence Surine of Sunfield. Slides take patients on Kellogg ‘tour’ This past week, over fifty patients gathered in the Medical Care Facility Dining Room to enjoy a program presented by Marie PROFESSIONAL BUSINESS DIRECTORY LIMESTONE & MARL (Delivered and Spread) CRANEWORK • Drainage Ditches • Farm Ponds DARRELL HAMILTON NI.M2-NM RL3,IMMiniU FOR PROFESSIONAL INSURANCE PLANNING Call... THE HECKER AGENCY 225 N. MAIN - NASHVILLE PHONE 852-9680 VERMONTVILLE VILLAGE COUNCIL MEETINGS 1st 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 TESTI I Spur her. a representative from the W. K. Kellogg Company. Her narrated slides gave a history of the Kellogg Company. Last year was the com­ pany’s 75th year in business. The first Kellogg cornflakes were developed from the granola cereal, and were made in a small building at the rate of 34-boxes a day. Today. Kellogg boxes 9,000.000 boxes of cereal a day. and uses 40,000 bushels of grain per day. Patients were also taken on a tour of the company by means of a slide presen­ tation. Each patient was given a “Put a Snap. Crackle & Pop in Your Life” button, and an anniversary folder. After the program, the patients were treated to an all-bran muffin and butter, made by the Facility Dietary Department, with the recipe from the muffins furnished by the Kellogg Company. The following volunteers from the Facility Auxiliary helped to serve the patients: Mrs. Agnes Pufpaff, Mrs. Bonjta Lockwood, Mrs. Mildred Brant, and Mrs. Virginia Stevens. Phone 945-9554 for news, sports and ACTION-ADS Reasonable Fees!! (517) 852-9564 — NASHVILLE — Ask for Dani I Start your summer tan now — or get your FLORIDA TAN early — ULTRA-TAN Tanning Booth h I I I 1st Visit I New! Porcelain Sculptured Nails I I I — They don't lift, have less maintenance — Reg. $40.00 ... Special Price Now! $30°° Moke appointment with our LICENSED MANICURIST. H HREDKEN ’ kg . ’WUXI) __ _ _ __ E. C o ur t St., Ha st ings Pkw 16161948^767** Razor’s Edge HAIRDESIGNERS I I Dan and Dana are soon to join their brother and sister in a long desired activity — going to school. They have eagerly awaited this time, although it might be painful for Mom and Dad, as their “babies” take the first step into the world outside their home. Preparation for this big step can prevent many tears and disappointments. Having a pre-school physical, including hearing and vision testing, will help you to know the child is able to adapt to the new experiences; it will also provide an opportunity to know your child has some problem with hearing or seeing. Good hearing and good vision are important for your children to have a happy, satisfying life. If there are problems something can always be done. Immunizations are another important preparation for school. The law requires you to have your child properly im- Farm cash receipts gain 14 percent ■ expenses soar Michigan farmers received a record $2.77 billion in cash receipts for their products in 1980, up 14 percent from the previous year. Record crop yieldsand higher crop and- livestock prices in the last half of 1980 boosted receipts well above lhe 1979 total of $2.42 billion, according Io lhe Michigan Agricultural Reporting Service (Federal-State). During the first half of 1980, cash receipts ’were roughly equal to lhe previous year's level. Huge increases in cash receipts occurred in lhe third and fourth quarters of 1980. Contributing most Io these increases were the sharply higher crop prices following drouth-reduced harvests in major corn and soybean producing states. Livestock receipts moved above 1979 levels late in the year as hog prices improved from the depressed levels of the first months of 1980. .Cattle and lamb prices remained below previous year levels throughout most of. 1980. while milk prices continued well above year earlier levels. Crop cash receipts doubled during the third and fourth quarters of 1980 from the level of the first half of the year. For the second year in a row. Michigan farmers harvested record corn and soybean crops. Higher production and prices for dry beans also boosted receipts. Crops comprised 56 percent of Michigan's total farm cash receipts in 1980. Rising farm expenses have kept pace with the higher cash receipts. Preliminary U.S. data indicates a con­ tinuation of rising expenses in 1980., Nationally, during December 1980, farm production expenses were running 11 percent above a year earlier due mainly Io sharply .higher prices for fuels and feed. College Week scholarship committee begins work locally By Margaret Ann Ross, Extension Home Economist College Week on campus at Michigan State Univer­ sity; takes place June 22-25 this year, and already there are people yearning to be a part of this annual learning experience. To help make this possible, a committee has organized to secure applicants and to gather funds for scholarships to College Week. Application blanks and College Week flyers, are available' from any of the committee members as well as at the Cooperative Extension Service (543-2310), public libraries, city halls and community education of­ fices. Committee members are: Claudia Brown. Myrtle Sunday and Kaylene Bellows of Eaton Rapids; Joyce Sparks, Sandy Maatsch. Harriet Este'll, Judy Locke and Alice Williams of Charlotte; Jan Haberman and Eleanor Balaam of Olivet; Sue Dumond of Mulliken; Eve Horvitl of Dimondale; and Monica Hanover and Ruth VanVleck of Pptterville. Committee members from Grand Ledge and Vermontville are yet to be named. Last year clubs and businesses supported 23 scholarships for women of Eaton County. Participants have taught classes and brought back much useful information to their families and communities. Leisure classes begin in Bellevue A wide variety of classes will be offered through Bellevue community Education this spring, so be sure to check your mail for .the new flyer. In addition to the classes listed, there are several one night classes which will be offered so be sure to call now arid reserve a place/ Monday, March 23rd, from 7-10 p.m. a candy making class will be offered at a cost of $6.00. Learn the art of chocolate molding and candy making and be prepared for the “Easter Bunny”. You may purchase additional chocolate and molds at the class. Also on Monday, March 23, from 7 - 9 p.m., an Income Tax Question and Answer class will be offered to help you with those last minute questions you may have. This will be one night only but may be offered again if the public is interested. Don’t delay in getting your income-tax questions an­ swered. Call now to make your reservations. The cost for this helpful one-night class will be $3.00. If you would like to register for clases or have questions concerning the program, please call Jim Standal, 763­ 3300. munized for starting school. Check their immunization records now to be certain they are adequate. If you have questions contact your physician or local Health Department. Meeting new friends can be exciting or frightening when in a strange place. Dan and Dana are learning about their school by visiting during ' story hour”. Sometimes, they might even have a snack at the “big school”. This provides Mom and Dad an opportunity to meqt Dan and Dana’s new teacher too.' That really helps Mom and Dad for they, too, i will know who will be teaching their children. Yes, Dan and Dana are excited about going to school. Do not let them bedisappointed because they have not been prepared. We will see you at the Kin­ dergarten Roundup. Contact your local Health Department-if you have questions. Health Department Im­ munization Clinics will be at the following locations and dates: Monday, April 6, from 8:30 a.m. to 11 a.m. and 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. at'Barry Eaton District Health Department, 110 W. Center St. (NOTE: new address) Hastings. Wednesday, April 8, from 8:30 a.m. to 11 a.m. and 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. at Barry Eaton- District Health Department, 528 Beech Street," Charlotte. Wednesday, April 15„ from 9 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. at the Im­ manuel Lutheran Church on M-100, one block north of Saginaw in Grand Ledge. BARRY COUNTY EXTENSION SERVICE CALENDAR of EVENTS March 23-27 - Farmers’ Week, Michigan State University, East Lansing. Programs available at the Extension Office, Hastings. March 26 - Fair Board meeting, 8 p.m., 535 W. Woodlawn Avenue, Hastings. March 28 - Lawn and Garden Show, 10 a.m. - 3 p.m., Com­ munity Building, Fairgrounds, Hastings. March 28 - Pruning Demonstration (grape vine and fruit tree) 9 a.m., 1236 S. Montgomery Street, Hastings. April 1 - 4-H Livestock Developmental Committee, 8 p.m., Extension Office, Hastings. April 4 - Holstein Association Spring Dance, 9 p.m., Com­ munity Building, Hastings. April 4 - Great Lakes Classic Brown Swiss Heifer Sale, 11:30 a.m., Napoleon. April 6 - 4-H Goat Developmental Committee meeting, 7:30 p.m., Community Building, Hastings. April 6 - MAEH Council meeting, 1:30 p.m. for Executive Board; 2 p.m. Entire Council, Extension Office, Hastings. April 13 - 4-H Advisory Council, 8 p.m., Extension Office, Hastings. April 14 -TelFarm Training Meeting, 9:30 a.m., Countryside Inn, Battle Creek; reservations required by April 8. April 15 - TelFarm Training Meeting, 9:30 a.m., United Methodist Church, 420 W. Michigan Avenue, Paw Paw; reservations required by April 8. April 19 - Happy Easter. ATTENTION We are now organizing our leagues for this golfing season, In order that you won't be over­ looked, please call — RayAspinall ..852-9644 Phyllis Skedgell 852-9611 u — OR— Mary Hecker .. 852-9680 ... with your preference of time. Meetings for each league will be held at the club house later in April. See you soon at... MULBERRY FORE! _________ Bill Hecker Mulberry Fore Golf Maple Grove Township _ ANNUAL MEETING of Maple Grove Township and an OPEN HOUSE for the new Maple Grove Community Building will be held on March 28, 1981 at 721 S. Durkee St., Nashville. The annual meeting will start at 1:30 P.M. Open house held from 3:00 to 5:00 P.M. DORA M. CHASE, Clerk �The Maple Valley News. Nashville. Tuesday. March 24. 1981 __Page 13 SJQS s® ■W 5?i? :»S<Wk S V 5?**? ,k:»SW<Wk J?*fjj*wE sSJwmE «:S& ''iS$ Obituaries Loyn Elton Welker Ella M. Avery NASHVILLE - Mr: LOyn Elton Welker, 63, of 6550 Guy Road, died Friday, March 20,1981 at his home. He was born February 1, 1918 in Maple Grove Township, the son of Grover and Grace (Hecker) Welker. He married Nora Face in Maple Grove Township on May 8, 1938. He was employed by Ralston’s in Battle Creek for six years. In 1943, he went to Kellogg’s where he worked for thirty-seven years, retiring Oh February 9, 1980. He was a member of the Twenty-Five Year Club of Kellogg’s in Battle Creek. Mr. Welker is survived by his wife, Nora; one daughter, Mrs. Duane (Janette) Gardner of Nash­ ville; two sons, Eric of Torrance, California and Gerald of Mason, Michigan; thirteen grandchildren; five great - grandchildren; one brother, Vivian Welker of Pontiac; and three sisters, Mrs. Faith Greer of Delton, Mrs. Zora Guigar of Pontiac, and Miss Dawn Welker of Caro. Funeral services will be held at 1:00 p.m. Tuesday, March 24, from the Vogt Funeral Home in Nashville with Rev. Leonard Putnam officiating. Burial will be in Kalamo Cemetery. MISSOURI - Mrs. Ella M. Avery, 45, of 2015 Novem Drive, Senton, died Friday, March 20, 1981 at St. Joseph Hospital, Missouri. She was born in Detroit on February 3,1936, the daughter of Axel and Mae Fredrickson. She married Donald Avery on June 11, 1955 in Detroit. Mrs. Avery is survived by her husband, Donald; three daughters, Mrs. Dawn Davis of Kansas, Mrs. Arlene Hempen of Missouri, and Bonnie Avery at home; one son, Russell of Missouri; her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Axel Fredrickson of Detroit; and her mother-in-law, Mrs. Viola Avery of Nashville. Funeral services will be held at 1:00 p.m. Wednesday, March 25, from Vogt Funeral Home of Nashville with Rev. Robert- Taylor officiating. Burial will be in Detroit. George A. Skedgell NASHVILLE — Mr. George A. Skedgell, 79, of 609 Sherman, died Wednesday, March 18, 1981 at Pennock Hospital. He was born March 23, 1901 in Richland, the stfn or James and Magadalena (Buce) Skedgell. He married Angeline Bleam March 24, 1921 in Grand Rapids. He. was a farmer most of his life. Mr. Skedgell is survived by his wife, Angeline; three mu* NASHVILLE RESIDENTS ’WMli ynR*^Mu,&*1* iWas^h^i nWtylii,N * II. I(hal« hi hr. ptylpit There will be a public hearing ... Thursday, March 26,1981 at... 7:00 p.m. at the Community Center in Nashville for the proposed use of Federal Revenue Sharing Monies in conjunction with the 1981-82 fiscal year budget for the Village of Nashville. SUSAN M. CORKWELL, Village Clerk iwofgwiiing^ .. liisjoHiiijseM Up ^nonlteow &l| ecoll- I.BW f^i®«1i f. i»*“,w';111 ; xjile oo^J juhW8 School board petitions available sons, Donald and George Jr., both of Nashville and Gerald of Hastings; one daughter, Mrs. Fred (Dorothy) Corkins; fourteen grand­ children; thirteen great­ grandchildren; two brothers, Harold Skedgell of Freeport and Raymond of Kalamazoo; and one sister. Mrs. Hazel McNally’ of Schoolcraft. Funeral services were held at 1:00 p.m. Saturday, March 21, from the Vogt Funeral Home of Nashville. Rev. Leonard Putnam of­ ficiated. Burial was in Lakeview Cemetery, Nash­ ville. Nashville Girl Scouts Troops 730,221 and 224 TALENT SHOW & POTLUCK SUPPER Thursday, March 26 at 6:30 p.m. 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 o’clock p.m'.. Monday, April 6. 1981. The terms of board president Bob Dormer and Vice-president Wayne Cogswell expire June 30. 1981. VFW HALL ... in Nashville Admission: Dish to pass and own table service. Small raffle with prizes donated by merchants. Public is wel­ come. • NOTICE • MAPLE GROVE TOWNSHIP BOARD MEETINGS Will be held on the following dates at the Maple Grove Community Building at 721 S. Durkee St., Nashville, Michigan. □ April 1,1981 □ Sept. 2,1981 □ May 6,1981 □ Oct. 7,1981 □ June 3,1981 □ Nov. 4,1981 □ July 1,1981 □ Dec. 2,1981 □ Aug. 5,1981 All meeting start at... 8:00 P.M. DORA M. CHASE, Clerk Maple Grove Township It’s a boy Born at Pennock Hospital on St. Patrick’s Day to Mr. and Mrs. Eric Wright of Vermontville was a 7 lb. 13 oz. sori. Mrs. Wright is the former Marilyn Shoup, daughter of Gerald and Jane ‘ Shoup of Nashville. The new arrival has been named Lorin Carroll and is welcomed home by a brother, Seth, 2. Paternal grandparents are There are still a few more Mr. and Mrs.' Mrs. Wendell days to sign up for (he 4-H Exchange Trip to Lyon Wright of Vermontville. County in east-central Kansas. By March 31, the County senior citizens information form available The Senior Citizens of from the Extension Office, is Barry Co. will hold their to be completed and monthly meeting Monday, returned along with a small March 30at 12 noon for lunch school picture. at the Union Hall. Betty Dates for the trip are June Younger of the Barry Co. Abuse and 25 - July 4 and 4-H members Substance 14-1.9 years old are eligible to Referral Services will be go. Several seats are still there to give a talk and show available on the bus, so stop slides. by the Cooperative Ex­ M.V. Square Dance tension Office at 126 N. Friday. March 27 Bostwick, -Charlotte and 7:30P.M. pick up an information form Fuller St. School today! For more information In Nashville on M-79 call the Extension । Office at Hard Time Dance 543-2310. This trip promises to be a fun-filled and educational experience for participants. Sign up now for 4-H exchange trip to Kansas 4-H special riding session to begin Nashville Christian Academy will be accepting new student applications until ... April 18th. Applications may be picked up at the ... Nashville Church of the Nazarene 301 Fuller St., Nashville pop The spring session of the 4­ H Special Riding Program will begin Friday, March 27, at 12:30 p.m. at Meadpwview School on Packard Hwy, near Charlotte. Indoor classes will be held the first two weeks (March 27 and April 3). Outdoor riding classes will be held Fridays from April 24 through June 5. Volunteers are still needed, especially for riding sessions. A brief orientation will be held for new volun­ teers April 24. Anyone in­ terested in volunteering should contact the Volunteer Coordinator Stephanie Wells, at 543-1301. Sunfield Belles & Beaux »•* And Purina' Oral Pigemia is strong medicine for the prevention of iron deficiency anemia. .That's right! Purina- Oral Plgerpia is for the prevention of Iron deficiency anemia. No other oral iron product avail­ able today can make that statement. And now it Is offered In a new 4SOml size for added convenience and savings to you. If a baby pig is to reach it’s full potential, supplemenfal iron must be provided. Purina re­ search has formulated Oral Pigemia to the proper viscosity to give maximum absorption in the pig's gut. And that is very important. Oral dosing is faster than in­ jections and saves time, labor and ’money. There is no risk of injury or disease from needles. You don't have to use it all at once.. Purina Oral Pigemia may be stored up to three years. Ask your Purina Dealer for information today FARMER’S FEED SERVICE Hastings, Mi PHONE 945-9926 You and Purina Health Products'. ..Partners in Performance, tor titty years Sunfield Belles & Beaux are having a square dance Saturday, March 28 at the Mulliken Elementary School. Rounds by Artha Shaw at 7:30 and Squares by Bud Dickerson from 8:00 to 11:00. .Everyone welcome. Serving our country Charlotte Jr. High School Auditorium Charlotte, Michigan March 29-April 5 • 7:27 P.M. Nightly Gary M. Friddle ARMY AIR FORCE HOMETOWN NEWS - Army Pvt. Gary R. F riddle, son of Mr.1 and Mrs. Paul E. Friddle of Route 3, Nash­ ville, has arrived for duty at Augsburg, West Germany. Friddle was previously assigned at Fort Knox, Ky. MEET THE TEAM Ken Dupin Marv Hollenbeck Grace Dupin Steve Wingfield Wes Dupin S Johnson ALL SEATS FREE • NURSERY SERVICE PROVIDED • FREE PARKING �The Maple Valley News, Nashville. Tuesday March 24, 1981 — Page 14 College Week the perfect gift for all special occasions Engagements by Margaret Ann Ross, Extension Home Economist Bell-Condon Shaw-Antes Mr. and Mrs. Fred Bell of Route 3, Guy Rd., Nashville are pleased to announce the engagement of their daughter, Kimberley Ann, to Dale R. Condon, son of Mr. and Mrs. Don Condon, of 2605 Wendell, Detroit. Dale is a 1977 graduate of Holy Redeemer High School, currently employed at Miceli and Olfield. Kim is a 1980 graduate of Maple Valley High School. A June 6 wedding is planned. Mr. and Mrs. William Shaw of Nashville are pleased to announce the engagement of their daughter, Dione Nadine, to Bryon Curtis Antes, son of Mr. and Mrs. Curtis Antes of Battle Creek. Bryon, a 1979 graduate of Maple Valley, is employed at Hastings Fiberglass. Dione, a 1978 graduate of Maple Valley, is a junior nursing student at Grand Valley State College. A 1982 weddipg is being planned. Zinger-Phillips Boone-Halsey Call Phone 945-9554 for ACTION­ WANT-ADS Mr. and Mrs. Wendell G. boone of 124 Wedgewood, Charlotte are pleased to announce the engagement of their daughter Teresa S. to David R. Halsey; son of Mr. and Mrs. David (Hap) Halsey, Sr. of 2468 Ionia Rd., Vermontville. Teresa is a 1979 Charlotte High School graduate and will graduate from Ferris State College in May of 1981. David is a 1975 graduate of Maple Valley High School, he attended Grand Valley and is presently employed by the General Motors Corp. The couple will make their home at 641 Prairie St., Charlotte. An August 8th wedding is being planned. Mr. and Mrs. Jerry Zinger' of Vermontville are proud to announce the engagement of their daughter, Marsha Ann, to Allen Phillips, son of Mr. and Mrs. Melvin Bolton of Nashville and Mr. and Mrs. Lloyd Phillips of Ala. Marsha is a senior at Maple, Valley High School. She does part-time volunteer work for the Nashville Christian Academy. Allen is a graduate of Bellevue High School and is presently employed by Charlotte Chair Factory. A June 27 wedding is being planned at the Nashville Church of the Nazarene. Are you looking for an extra-special Mother’s Day Father’s Day gift for that special someone? Why not give a four-day experience in lifelong learning — a trip to College Week ’81 at Michigan State University in East Lansing? This year it is June 22-25. Every year, more than 1400 participants from every county in Michigan attend College Week. They stay in a campus dormitory, attend three classes of their choice, hear a keynote talk by a wellknown lecturer, and have free time to visit the state capitol, or to attend film festivals, tours and workshops. “This year, the keynote speaker is Tom Mullen, minister-at-large and associate professor at Earlham School of Religion in Richmond, Ind.,” says Wilma Miller, MSU College Week program coordinator. “Mullen will tell how we can help children grow up with a sense of security and a genuine’caring for others, as well as themselves, and why From our readers TO-THE EDITOR: I read with interest in this past week’s Maple Valley News of the upcoming tax protest by the citizens of Nashville. I am encouraged to see the citizens of Nash­ ville are upset over their high property taxes and have banded themselves together in protest. As an individual, I applaude and support their efforts in this endeavor. However, while I am pleased with the amount of en­ thusiasm that is being shown in regard to high taxes, I am distressed that so little has been said in response to the moral degradation that is Send now for the only book on crime ever written by a dog! Get hot tips on crime preven­ tion from McGruff,'” the Crime Dog himself! Send, for my book. It’s got all the hit topics like: how to crimeproofyour home, how not to get mugged, and more! Write to: McGruff, Crime Prevention Coalition, Box 6600 Rockville, Maryland 20850 and help... TAKE A BITE OUT OF miiir <► 1981 The Advertising Council. Inc A message from the Crime Prevention Coalition, this publication and The Ad Council. ruining our society. Where are the protests against the slaughter of unborn, innocent children; the pornographic and lewd magazines and newspapers that fill our local store shelves: the increase in drug usage among our children: the decay of moral stan­ dards. and the quality of public education? I hope that the citizens of Nashville will be equally concerned over these weighty issues as they are over the local property tax. -Tn closing, I would remind all of the readers of this paper of the words Jesus said in Matthew 6:21: “For where your treasure is. there will your heart be also.” Peace through Christ, Pastor Don Roscoe Asst. Pastor Nashville Baptist Church CARD OF THANKS The family of Edna White Ostrander wishes to thank everyone for their prayers, cards, floral arrangements and food that was brought to our home, the many acts of kindness and love shown us at the time of our sudden loss. A special thanks to Pastor Marvin Potter and the Leonard-Osgood and Wren Funeral Home for their services. God bless you all. Husband, Tom Sons: Hugo, Richard, & Clare White Daughters: Jeanette Friddle and Alice Thomas CARD OF THANKS To our many friends and neighbors in the Nashville and Hastings areas, we thank you for all your kind and thoughtful cards, letters and gifts sent us during John's illness and death. The John Hamp Family Phone 945-9554 for Action Want-Ad! this caring is important:” More than 50 classes, covering topics ranging from handling stress to financial and estate planning to leadership development, are being offered. The charge for College Week is $85, which covers 10 meals, three nights’ lodging, registration fees and class materials. (Most classes have no extra charges. Any special fees are listed in the College Week brochure.) The theme for College Week ’81 is “Families Makes the Difference”. This seems especially fitting, because more than half the people who attend College Week receive some financial help, from their families or from businesses and organizations in their communities. If you would like to give a trip to College Week to your special someone and you a want to include registration form and brochure with your gift, contact the MSU Cooperative Extension office at 126 N. Bostwick, Charlotte, phone: 543-2310 or 645-2351. Ask for Ann Ross who is the Eaton County Extension home economist. ERNEST NASH State Representative METHANOL USE - Legislation to exclude the use of methanol (wood alcohol) in the production of gasohol has been introduced by State Representative Bela Kennedy (RBangor). Methanol is used as a blending component with gasoline to create a cheaper motor fuel. However, recent tests in the U.S. indicate that it is a danger to autos and public health. In some cases, methanol has corroded parts of auto fuel intake systems. When partially oxidized, it becomes formaldehyde, believed to be carcinogenic. NON-SMOKERS’ RIGHTS - A bill which would protect non-smokers attending public meetings from involuntary inhalation of smoke was recently introduced in the Legislature. Under the bill, non-smokers could attend public meetings with designated non-smoking areas. AGRICULTURE CONFERENCE - The Governor’s Conference on Agriculture, which will explore opportunities for expansion of agriculture in Michigan, is scheduled for April 1-2 in Lansing. The conference will include leaders of Michigan farm organizations, agribusiness and forest in­ dustries. Topics will include livestock and poultry, dairy and agricultural technology. INDUSTRIAL DMSO - Dimethyl Sulfoxide, an industrial solvent commonly known as DMSO, is being used in Michigan to ease arthritic pain, the State Health Depart­ ment said recently. DMSO has not been approved for human use by the State or Federal Food and Drug Administration. However, the solvent is sold in eight-ounce bottles causing speculation by the Health Department that the product is being aimed at arthritis sufferers for use as a medication. ECONOMY BRIGHTENS - Governor Milliken’s recentlyreleased annual economic report cautiously predicts a significant improvement in Michigan’s economy by the end of the year and in monetary controls. That, coupled with Michigan’s ability to attract and keep businesses, should moderate effects of increased unemployment in the state. STATE LIBRARY - A bill to place the State Library under the jurisdiction of the Legislature was recently introduced in the Senate. Under the legislation, supervision of the State Library would be transferred from the Department of Education to the Legislative Council, an arm of the Legislature. 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MARCH 28 1981 � https://barrycountyhistoryportal.org/files/original/21/795/MapleValleyNews_1981-03-31.pdf be502132544cdbb4a4aa867f58887429 PDF Text Text Charlotte, Pentyf Nd. 30 I | 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. 109 - No. 43 - Tuesday, March 31, 1981 Tax revolt, tax reductions make news in Nashville Demonstrations, speeches highlight local tax revolt HEN THE I LSI BUSINESS LEIIIES HEISE TURN OFF THE LIGHTS Nashville businessmen, who were upset enough to shutdown their shops for a day last week to protest increased tax assessments, are in a bit of a happier mood since receiving news Saturday that taxes won’t be quite so high after all. Because of a sales study conducted by Barry County Equalization Director Phyllis Jackson and most Barry County township supervisors,1 the State Tax Commission has granted relief by lowering the commercial tentative multiplier factors for Castleton Township (which includes Nashville) from 2.08 to 1.56. That means that business assessments will be in­ creased by about 56 percent rather than 108 in Nashville. On the average, commercial assessments in Barry County, with the exception of Thornapple Township, also will be lowered from 73 percent increases to 46 percent as a result of the sales study, said Castleton Township Supervisor Justin Cooley. He said commercial tax assessments were reduced as a result of a sales study conducted by the Equalization Director and most other township supervisors in the county, including himself. “We presented the sales study to the State Tax Ahmo Jordan,, protest organizer, spent muchof the day talking to newspaper and tv reporters. Continued page 8 — Nashville businessmen and supporters of the tax protest congregated on a Main St. vacant lot for the rally. A black wreath adorned the door of the Maple Valley Floral. (Maple Valley News photos by Susan Hinckley and Elaine Gilbert) �The Maple Valley News, Nashville, Tuesday, March 31,1981 — Page2 Nashville News It’s safe to assume that across the state and nation never in its 112 years of of­ sought information on the ficial history has Nashville protest. Among tljose that ev6r been in the public taped radio interviews via spotlight quite to the extent phone with Mrs. Corkwell that it was last Wednesday. were stations in Washington, The business community’s D.C.; Los Angeles; and tax revolt compared with Detroit. Those who called nothing that has transpired Jordan are too numerous to in 107 years of continuous recount, but one of the more local news coverage. Kindly intriguing inquiries came imagine, ifyou will, how that from a radio station in event would have struck Atlanta, Georgia. Despite city’s alarming young Orno Strong, founder that in 1873 of the Nashville News problems of national Con­ (forerunner of the Maple cern, apparently Atlantans Valley News). Though were able to lend an ear to Editor Strong always Nashville’s woes. A call from one Detroit predicted great things for Nashville, even in his wildest radio station came to Mrs. dreams he probably never Corkwell at home Wed­ envisioned the sort of media nesday evening, after she attention our village had retired for the night. The received on March 25, 1981. caller asked for an interview Some of the publicity came to be broadcast live. The the day after the event, when emcee introduced the news ABC’s “Good Morning, story by announcing that “at America” show broadcast a last we’ve found her... we’ve filmed report of the local tax finally located the village revolt. Among Michigan TV clerk -of Nashville.” Seems stations covering Nashville’s the station had been trying unique J-day strike were unsuccessfully for several Channels 2, 4 and 7, all of hours to locate a spokesman Detroit; 3 of Kalamazoo; 5 of for the village. Among local-citizens in­ Saginaw; 6 of Lansing; 8 and 13, both of Grand Rapids; terviewed (and seen) on and 41 of Battle Creek. If at regional TV news coverage least nine TV stations (in addition, of course, to Ahweren’t enough, countless mo Jordan) were Village radio stations also carried President Harold Village reports of the event. Protest Christiansen; organizer Ahmo Jordan Trustee Helen Curtis; and undoubtedly was the most- merchants Jerry Johnson interviewed person in town, and Caroline Dimmers - all with Village Clerk Suzy of whom talked to Mark Corkwell running a close Savage of Channel 13, Grand second. Her phone at village Rapids. Businessmen Jim hall rang constantly Wed­ Powers and Charles Andrus, nesday as reporters from Jr., were featured (along Youngsters/ like adults, need to accept and express their grief in times of tragedy. Children are more vulnerable to loss, parti­ cularly the death of a parent. Because of their complete dependence on adults, they consider it a form of punishment for misbehavior. Children should be encouraged to express their feelings by talking about the death - to realize that death is natural and inevitable. 'Voqt FUNERAL DIRECTORS FUNERAL HOME in Nashville Phone 852-0846 PEOPLE’S BIBLE CHURCH E. State Road, Nashville 219 Washington St., Nashville Sunday School . 9:45 Sunday: A.M. Worship 10:45 P.IV). Youth Service 6 P.M. Worship ... 7 REV. LEONARD PUTNAM CHURCH OF THE HAZAREHE 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. Baas and Mrs. Caroline Jones'. The program will be Sallye McLean of Nashville speaking on the E.B.I. operation headquartered in Lake Odessa. State Rep. Donald Gilmer (R-55th) will speak to the Nashville Chamber of Commerce at an April 8 dinner at the Steak House restaurant in Nashville. Tickets for the 7 p.m. Wednesday event now are on sale by Chamber President David Mace at Mace Pharmacy and by Charles Andrus at Nashville Auto and Farm Supply. Reser­ vations for the meal are needed and may be placed through Friday, April 3, by contacting either of these two gentlemen. Tickets are $3.50. Gilmer will talk on the legislative tax-shift plan which will face Michigan voters oij a May 19 ballot. A question and answer session will follow his presentation. The Chamber is proud to announce that following a recent News item seeking contributions to Nashville’s Christmas street lighting program in exchange for honorary membership in the organization, five donations were received. The donors were Mr. and Mrs. Douglas De Camp; Mrs. Margaret Wagner; Mr. and Mrs. Clarence Shaw; and Mrs. Margaret Wilson, all of Nashville; and Virginia Alles of Hastings, sales representative for the Maple Valley News. Special honorary membership certificates will be issued to all individuals donating $5 to the fund to keep the Chamber*^ Christmas lighting program alive. The organization hopes to raise enough money to order at 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. 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 .. 10 a.m. w0oeooe<- NASHVILLE BAPTIST CHURCH PASTOR STEVEN L. REID 304 Phillips St., Nashville ST. CYRIL CATHOLIC CHURCH REV. ROBERT CONSANI 852-0911 For information, please contact... -^ooooeoGoocooc<- PASTOR LESTER DeGROOT Assistant...Don Roscoe Evenings & weekends... Barbara Musser, 343 N. Main, Vermontville, Mich. 49096... Phone 726-0554 or.... ... Martha Christensen,, Round Lake Rd.,., Vermontville, Mich. 49096... Ph. 726-0044 REV. DAVE FLEMING 203 N. State, Nashville REASONABLE RATES Winners will perform on main program Festival Day, April 25. 6043 Scott Rd. (M-79) Sunday Mass . 9:30 a.m. Holy Day Masses celebrated at 7:00 p.m. the evening before Fast Professional • Dust-Free Categories will be ... Instrumental, Vocal, Dance & Misc., with four winners in each category. All entries must be in by April 15,1981. Sun. A.M. Worship .9:15 Sunday School......10:15 Sunday School. 9:45 a.m. A.M. Service... 11 a.m. P.M. Service...... 7 p.m. Wed. Service.......7 p.m. CHIMNEY SWEEPS Maple Syrup Festival on April 24, ‘81 PASTOR PAUL L. BOGER p.m. TOP HAT in connection with the Vermontville PEACE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH OF BARRYVILLE REV. MOLLY TURNER least one more lamp post decoration at spring discount prices. There currently are three Main Street posts which lack decorations, each of which costs ap­ proximately $250. Each regular Chamber member also will be asked for a $5 donation to the fund. Nash­ ville has one of the most festive holiday Main Streets for a community its size in this area,. thanks to past efforts of the Chamber. If you’d like to help, please contact Dave Mace at the pharmacy or Eloise Wheeler at the bank. The United Methodist Women will meet at 7:30 p.m. Wednesday, April 1, at the home of Mrs. Willard Myers of rural Nashville. The committee to plan the centennial celebration of the Nashville United Methodist Church will meet at 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, March 31, at the church. Grass fires kept the Nash­ ville Fire Dept, on the run again last week. Two blazes occuredat mid-day Monday. First the firefighters were summoned to Arbor Road in Eaton County 'east of Nash­ ville. About 2 p.m. they were called to Greggs Crossing Road west of town. Tuesday, the local firemen were A Talent Show will be held Church School. 9:30 a.m. Church Worship .11 a.m. (Nursery Care Available) Fellowship Time After Worship. 301 Fuller St., Nashville a.m. Sunday School .. 10 a.m. Sunday: Sunday: a.m. A.M. Worship . 11 a.m. p.m. P.M. Worship .... 7 p.m. p.m. Wednesday Evening REV. J. G. BOOMER with Jordan) on^Chatiflel 8the dripping sap; and Grand Rapids, fiwan- in-^planned to visit the Sugar terview by Jim S eila. That - Shanty... In addition to black station also car d^a livfi’^ Tlowers, many protestors broadcast on theii'noort news .njp pned black-ribboned tea show. In addition to locaHjmag ags to their lapels to strike folks, John Grabber of, a parallel with American Channel 3 in Kalamazoo colonists who raided British talked with Richard Jacobs, ships in 1773 and pitched 340 a Tisch tax-cut supporter chests of tea into Boston from the town of Grand Harbor to defy taxes levied Blanc, who was a featured by Britain... Charming Kathi speaker at the Nashville Hughes, a noted local protest rally. Channel 5, equestrian, made a hit which serves the Saginaw - portraying Lady Godiva - the Flint - Bay City area taped original “bare back” rider early morning interviews who took to the street of with Ahmo Jordan and Helen^ England nearly a thousand Curtis. That film probably years ago to protest ex­ was not seen by local cessive taxes imposed by her viewers but most Nashville husband, the Lord of folks caught the regional Coventry. Although we didn’t see the video coverage in news reports at 6 and 11 p.m. report, we understand your Many turned on multiple TV reporter was plainly visible sets tp watch simultaneous on the newscast by Channel broadcasts. Others switched 6, Lansing. The cameraman as rapidly as possible from caught your scribe busily channel to channel to catch scribbling notes, of course. Cathy Vessecchia of Nash­ as much of each show as ville who, as of this report, is possible. Butterworth Electronic media aside, back - at Nashville also fared well in Hospital in Grand Rapids, the print media, making saw plenty of hometown front pages in several major coverage on her TV set state newspapers - both Wednesday evening. Cathy before and after the event. re-entered the hospital The Tax Strike day was March 22 after developing following kicked offby mention shortly complications after 7 a.m. on NBC’s Today recent surgery. At this time, Show. During Jane Pauley’s it was not known how long “Morning Line” she noted she would be confined. remember to that Nashville, Michigan, Please merchants were closing up brighten her day with a card for the day to protest high or call. property taxes and had The Maple Valley Alumni “gone fishing”. Association met recently to All in all, one must say that start planning the annual the day was a great success alumni banquet set for May and give a great deal of 23. The dinner will be served credit to Ahmo Jordan, the jit MVHS cafeteria at 7 p.m., Number One. organizer. but doors of the schodl will Although crowds were not open at 5 p.m. for a period of immense, the business visiting and reminiscing. If participation in the strike you know of Nashville, was over 90 percent. The Vermontville or Maple event captured the hearts of Valley alumni who have other equally distressed moved in the past year or if communities who hung black you have other pertinent ribbons on their storefronts information, please contact or posted protest signs in the alumni secretaries: support of Nashville. Jordan Marsha Ainslie and Doris is hoping that all Michigan Marshall, both of Nashville, businesses will join in a or Louise Todd of Ver­ statewide shutdown he is montville. planning for Election Day, The Cloverleaf Class will Tuesday, May 19. meet at the Community Interesting bits and pieces House of the Nashville from the Tax Revolt story: United Methodist Church at While most TV newsmen 1:30 p.m. Thursday, April 2. arrived via mobile- Hostesses are Mrs. Mabel newscenter vans, Channel 2 Brumm and Mrs. Melissa made a spectacular entry in Showalter. a helicopter with a dusty The Nashville Garden Club landing on the RRDC park meets at 2 p.m. Tuesday, site... Detroit newsmen from April 7, at the U.M.C. Channel 4 were fascinated Community House with Mrs. with the sap buckets in Beth Suntken as hostess. Tea Central Park; filmed and committee is Mrs. Hilda AREA CHURCH SCHEDULES Sunday School ..10a.m. UNITED METHODIST CHURCH Sunday: North State, Nashville A.M. Worship ..11 a.m. P.M. Worship ... 7 p.m . A.M. Worship. 9:45 a.m. Sunday School ..11 a:m. Wednesday Evening: Prayer Meeting .. 7 p.m.Youth Fellowship Sunday........... ............66 p.m. p.m. PASTOR RANDY REED Bible Study Thur.. 8 p.m. TRINITY FULL GOSPEL CHURCH By Susan Hinckley 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. ASSEMBLY OF GOD CHURCH Welcomes you tp all of its services: Sunday School . . 10 a.m. Sunday School ..10a.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 Wednesday Evening: Assoc. Ministers are: David & Kathleen Yeomans Prayer Meeting .. 7 p.m. 803 Reed St., Nashville REV. ROBERT G. TAYLOR Rev. Viola Sampsel... �is$< SJ Sisn JS JS JS tbk<’k’ iw SJS Th sS; SF r"«!iS « <; h * h lb *SK'; IK St Bkiat i re« !lth.ta dwk^tfielni iMxtyll iwibe,..lnslrvM rceltoc.wtt sineodicotegoiy. iMIjMW uaipWiiiW jjon,,pfei#8t(KM N.keflW® tUK-JJ? IWJJ llf«» I * mQi^.\ ^' **s*,-J p*S»“J3 £ £ PJ li*!' 1d d3W' Ji w The Maple Valley News, Nashville, Tuesday, March 31,1981 — Page 3 summoned south of town about 1 p.m. to battle a fire in straw bales oh Assyria Road. Bettie Denton of Bellevue lost five pounds in one week to be named top weekly weight loss winner when God’s No-Munch Bunch met Monday for their weigh-in at the Nashville Baptist Church. Mrs. Artie Dennis of Nash­ ville spent Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. Leonard Shull, local. Wednesday evening, the Shulls called on the Jerry Guy family at Augusta and on Mr. and Mrs. Oral Miller of Assyria. Mr. and Mrs. Vern Hawblitz of Nashville were Sunday dinner guests of Mr. and Mrs. Blair Hawblitz of rural Nashville. Sunday evening callers on the Vern Hawblitzes were Mr. and Mrs. Larry Hawblitz of Battle Creek. Busy people lately have been Mr. and Mrs. Carl (Gerry) Tobias and family of Nashville. On March 15, Mr. and Mrs. Tobias took their daughter, Laurie, to Montague for a weekend practice session at Blue Lake Fine Arts Camp where she has been accepted as a violinist for a summer session. Tuesday evening, the Tobias family celebrated Laurie’s 18th birthday with cake and ice cream at the home of her maternal grandmother, Mrs. Leora Smith of Hastings. Thursday evening, Mrs. Tobias attended a presentation at_ the Hastings Baptist Church by the choir and orchestra of Clark Summit College in Pennsylvania. She brought home two of the young women performers as overnight houseguests. Saturday, Mrs. Tobias and children and Mrs. Smith were at the new De Vos Hall in Grand Rapids to hear Laurie play with the Rapids Grand Youth Symphony. Earlier in the day, the Tobias youngsters had participated in a Bible Quiz contest at the Hastings Baptist Church and were on the winning team of the league-wide competition, Mrs. Tobias helped serve refreshmentsat that event. —• Sunday, Carl and Gerry took Laurie to Albion College for her performance with the Grand Rapids Youth Symphony in an appearance with the Albion College choir. Mr. and Mrs. Raymond (Margaret) Baker of' Raleigh, North Carolina, Zanesville, Ohio, were was in Nashville last week to weekend houseguests of Mr. visit his parents, Mr. and and Mrs. Jesse (Mildred) Mrs. Adrien Pufpaff. He was. Downs of rural Nashville. accompanied by his son, The two ladies are sisters. Michael. Sunday, a family Speakers Thursday at the dinner was held\at the Nashville Nutrition Site were Pufpaff home for the visitors Lillian Matthews and and Mr. and Mrs. Harold Darlene Knickerbocker, Pufpaff and family of Nash­ both of the Community ville. While here, Clifton Action Agency of Battle called on Mr. and Mrs. Creek. They talked about George Firster of Ver­ energy assistance programs montville. The visitors available to senior citizens. departed late Wednesday Mrs. Elizti Emery of Nash­ evening for North Carolina. According to her maternal ville accompanied Mrs. Irene Gaskill of Charlton grandmother, Mrs. Vern Park Road to Charlotte Staup of Nashville, ten-yearWednesday to visit Mrs. old Nena Crabtree was Flora Satterlee. The three “floating about four feet off ladies enjoyed dinner out at the ground’’ after receiving a restaurant there, then a letter last week from returned to the Satterlee President Ronald Reagan. home. En route to Nashville, The correspondence on Eliza and Irene stopped to White House letterhead was see Mrs. Ruth Shepherd of in response to a letter Nena Lacey Lake Road. had written to Reagan to Mrs. Mildred Bursley of express her admiration of Nashville enjoyed attending him and her confidence in his the High School Follies in ability to lead the nation. She Bellevue last Wednesday also told him of the results of afternoon.. Accompanying a mock presidential race here was Mrs. Nellie Rider held last fall at Fuller Street of Kalamo. Later, the ladies School. Nena, a 4th grader called on Mrs. Sarah Cook at there in Mrs. Gerry Long’s Bellevue. class, wrote the letter as an Mrs. Naomi Watson and individual effort. She is the Mrs. Martha Lee, both of , daughter of Mr. and Mrs. NashvAle, visited their Richard (Kay Filter) friend Mrs. Lydia Henderson Spaulding of Nashville. at Farwell, Michigan, on a Incidentally, Reagan won recent weekend.- Saturday ^the mock election. evening, Naomi’s brother A Father-Son banquet for and his wife, Dr. and Mrs. the Nashville Baptist Church Paul Rhoades of Gladwin, is set for 6:30 p.m. Thursday, joined the ladies for dinner April 2, at the MVHS at the Henderson home. cafeteria. Later, Mrs. Lee went on to A Backward Party is West Branch to visit a planned for the Singles Class daughter living there while of Nashville Baptist Church. Naomi stayed at Farwell. The event is set for Saturday Jim and Ruth Ann King of evening, April 4, at the home rural Belleviie were recent of-Petie Latta of Nashville. Sunday evening callers on Party-goers will wear clothing backwards, will her parents, Rev. and Mrs. E. F. Rhoades of Nashville. feast on a meal which starts Arthur Bateman of Nash-« with dessert, and will play games in reverse fashion. ville underwent abdominal Mrs. Petie. Latta of Nash­ surgery last Thursday at Pennock in ville hosted a dinner Sunday Hospital in honor of the birthdays of Hastings. At the time of this report, it was not known how her twin daughters and her long grandson. The honorees he would be were Mrs. Wayne (Sherry) hospitalized. This is Arthur’s 3rd confinement since the Gould of Nashville and Mrs. Mary Rose and Timmy Rose end of December. We wish of Lansing. The latter him a speedy recovery. Frank and Ione Klont of marked his 10th birthday. Others present for the oc­ Potterville were Saturday casion were Mrs. Gould’s afternoon caller on his sister, Mrs. Elizabeth Curtis of husband and daughters, Leslie and Emilie; Mrs. Nashville. Mrs. Melissa Rose’s children, Jimmy and Showalter of Nashville'also Amber; and Mrs. Ona was a visitor. Hinckley of Nashville. Clifton Pufpaff, a former Condolences are extended local resident now of to the family of Loyn Welker, who passed away March 20 at his home after a lengthy illness. He was a lifelong area resident and was NASHVILLE V.F.W. AUX. 8260 married in 1938 to the former Nora Face. Services were SATURDAY, APRIL 4th held Tuesday at Vogt’s in Nashville. Recent visitors at the TURKEY, PRESSING and HAM home ■ of Mr. and Mrs. M. Serving ... 5:00 to 7:00 P.M. Dewey Castelein, Jr^ of Nashville were her son and Chairpersons: Vesta & June Benner his wife, Richard and Joan McCallum of Califon, New > Jersey, and their son, Dick, of Grand Rapids. Present for Penny Supper Country Corners.. wishes to thank the people of Nashville for their support, both physically and financially, in the tax revolt effort. Action - Ads 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, 726­ 1340. Hours: 10a.m. to 5 p.m. ' Closed Mondays. WOOD FOR SALE: $25. Truck box load of maple wood, delivered. 852-0967 or 852-0888. (3-24) BOARDING DOGS & CATS: Carroll Wells, Phone 726­ 0129. (eow) a Saturday evening family dinner during the Mc­ Callums visit was Mrs. Mildred Gould and daughters, Kelly and Rona, of Hastings. The McCallums will soon be en route to the Far East for a 3 weeks visit tp Taiwan, China, Singapore and Thailand. The trip is in conjunction with Richard’s employment as a computer technician with A. T. & T. It looks like 1981 is going to be' somewhat of a record­ setting year in the maple syrup business. At the time of this .report, the Nashville Syrup Association had produced about 1,150 gallons and still had a couple more days of boiling scheduled. That will break the record of at least the last several years. Sales, however, are slower than usual, NSA officials report. Mrs. Bessie Brown, widow of the late Dr. C. K. Brown of Nashville, died last week in California and was to be brought back here for graveside services. Arrangements were not complete at the time of this report. Mrs. Brown left Nashville about five, years ago to be with her son, Carl, in California. Prior to that, she had lived in Nashville since 1916, the year she married Dr. Brown, which was the same year he started his practice here. A beloved and respected local physician, Dr. Brown died suddenly after surgery in December 1929, at age 47. Shortly thereafter, his brother-in-law Dr. Stewart Lofdahl of Chicago assumed his Nashville practice and retained it for many years. Dr. Brown was a native of Indiana but grew up in Oklahoma. Bessie came, to Nashville from Chicago. Corkins resigns from M.V.school board — Fred Corkins has resigned as a member of the Maple Valley Board of Education and a replacement appointee is being sought for the position. Corkins, in a letter of resignation, said he no longer is able to fulfill his responsibilities as a school board member because his employment requires working nights. The board is seeking ap­ plicants to fill Corkin’s position through June 30 of year.. Anyone interested tthis y y in being considered for possible appointment should submit a letter, before April 9, to Elam Rockwell, board secretary; Maple Valley Schools, 11090 Nashville Highway, Vermontville, Mi. 49096 A special board of education meeting will be held at 7 p.m. Thursday, April 9 in the school ad­ ministration office at which time an appointment will be made to fill Corkin’s position. The regular school board election will be held June 8 and his remaining threeyear term will be filled then. Persons who are in­ terested in filing a nominating petition as a candidate for the three year . term must file not later than 4 p.n^. Monday, April 6. 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Morch 31. 1981 — Poge 4 Memories of the pas 4 By Susan Hinckley & Local Catholic Church was A R* llfrf* built by Baptists — The local Baptist Society began construction of the present St. Cyril’s Catholic Church in Nashville in the fall of 1876, while the village was in the midst of a major building boom. “C. C. Wolcott’s new store is nearly completed; the brick walls of the new Baptist Church are about done; the new primary school building is done; Ainsworth & Brooks are building an addition onto their store near the railroad; Capt. L. C. Boise has opened a new store of general merchandise in E.R. White’s building, and Nashville in general is booming like a gold town,” advised the Nashville News on October 13, 1876. “Come all ye wise businessmen and locate in the coming Chicago of southern Michigan.” (1981 note: Wolcott’s “new store” was an addition to his frame hardware building on Main Street. Later Glasgow’s and commonly remembered as Keihl’s, it was razed in 1977. The “new The displaced Baptists moved into makeshift quarters until 1907, when they acquired this church on Washington St. from the Congregationalists. Originally the Christian Church, it was the scene of early tem­ perance activities. Baptists occupied it over 60 years, extensively remodeling it before moving to former Evangelical Church on Phillips St. Church in photo now houses Full Trinity Gospel. primary school" was situated on Washington Street on the present site of Kellogg School, and in the 1880’s was moved to Maple Street to become the Nash­ ville News office. It still stands.) The Baptist were busy working on their new church throughout the spring of 1877, and frequently were in the News. In February, the Society purchased a new organ to furnish their new sanctuary at the northwest corner of Maple and State streets intersection. Various fund-raisers were staged to keep the building program solvent. "The sugar social held by the Baptist Church Friday netted $19.11 for their fund,” noted the News the first week of March 1877. Two weeks later, plastering and kalsomining of the building were underway. April brought the crowning touch - raising of a church spire built in the form of a square, 30 feet above the brick-work, and shingled. The distance from the ground to the top of the spire was 75 feet. “A magnificent view of the village can be obtained from the cupola of this church,” informed the News. On May 17, 1877, the Baptists dedicated their new house of worship. It had cost $3,300 to build. Ap­ proximately half of that amount was contributed; the balance was covered by a mortgage. Though the Baptists had new quarters in which to J!S I I f*.. u £ II [ Uli’ I #*, I |*#*. . 3^ •*? !k<* I n*" «•* 1 iiti« gkH The Baptist Society began construction in 1876 on this church, which was lost by foreclosure in 1880. Purchased 2 years later by the newly-formed St. Cyril's Parish, it was extensively remodeled in 1898. Sacristy at rear left, dual minarets and oriel window were features added by the Catholics. The 75-ft. spire was lowered in 1954. Church at Maple and State is now painted white; still serves St. Cyril's. worship, it appears that they were suffering some leadership problems at that time. Pastoral changes were frequent. One change in particular made local news. “Preacher C. A. Price was fired from the Baptist Church in this village Tuesday last, on seven charges brought against him,” reported the News in late April 1879. “A council of ministers from Hastings, Middleville, Charlotte and Eaton Rapids did it.” Just slightly over a year later, the Baptists faced a dreadful loss. The Society was unable to meet payments on the church mortgage and the property was foreclosed upon with an unpaid balance of $1,235. The building was pur­ chased two years later by the newly-organized St. Cyril Parish. The Catholics, having no church in Nash­ ville,, were organized in 1882 under the guidance of Bishop Borgess of Grand Rapids. Mass was offered in various private homes as often as possible. Patrick Dooling, Peter and Philip Maurer were largely instrumental in buying the Baptist building for the cash price of $1,368. It was dedicated to Catholic usage ori July 5, 1882, by Fr. J. A. Ehrenstrosser of Grand Rapids. Sixteen years after acquiring the church, the Catholics made extensive structural changes. “The building bought (by the Catholics) from the Baptists is to be completely remodeled and enlarged,” noted the News in late May 1898. “Windows are to be removed and replaced with cathedral glass, the roof is to be given a steeper pitch and covered with slate shingles, two minarets are to be built Continued page 5 — Maple Valley Athletic Boosters BINGO MAPLEWOOD SCHOOL Vermontville THURSDAYS... 7:30 P.M. Early Bird* ... 6:30 p.m. ATTENTION... Mary Trumble We are now organizing our leagues for this golfing season. In order that you won’t be overlooked, please call— L RayAspinall ..852-9644 Phyllis Skedgell 852-9611 Teresa Jones Norma Viele — OR— Mary Hecker .. 852-9680 ••• with your preference of time. Auto-Owners Insurance LifeHomeCarBusiness 178 S. Main St., Vermontville Phone 517-726-0634 » »1! i*&**1 l & For all your Insurance Needs See the... ALL-TOGETHER TEAM Stan Trumble ft Harry Hale, shown with wife Florence, was an unwiitting party to a youthful bet on which way the Catholic steeple cross would topple. Hale operated drug and book store in Nashville from 1877 until his death in 1928; was local American Express agent. His quarters were in present Country Corners Market on Main St. Meetings for each league will be held at the club house later in April. See you soon at... MULBERRY FORE! Bill Hecker Mulberry Fore Golf_ 4 * Meli MBl i»i it 1 l ' !MKU ptIHi fata pttat i Ciliiliu j C®®m I «fe«h kfjtap taite Walia BINI WlBOOt •nw •wi. m*.. �The Maple Volley News, Nashville, Tuesday, March 31, 1981 —Page5 Memories of the pest, continued ■* &®TOK wijb Sai ■ Mi Sutea KE.TS3I I !« > M knr ■ rai ills I W ftMrtte ikCjd jjea tiiA a; AtMta Yuan itutai {tysiike •EffiKai MKietof ateh^*1 e:X »p«iW tars®®* g «^j2 BHAbC®^ on, and a handsome bat- sanctuary was held on tlemented addition is to be November 7, 1907. The constructed on the southwest Baptists remained in this corner for a sacristy. The facility for over 60 years, front will be beautified by an extensively remodeling it in addition at each side of the the late 1950’s. (It now is the tower and installation of an home of Trinity Full Gospel oriel window above the Church.) entrance.” The Baptists acquired the Bids on the remodeling 1886 Evangelical Church on work were opened June 3, Phillips Street, after that 1898, and the contract for congregation merged with brick and stone work was the local Methodists in 1968. awarded to Thomas Purkey Since that time, the Baptists and Lewis Clark of Nash­ have greatly expanded the ville. facility by adding a large The renovation continued sanctuary on the north side throughout the summer of the original church. months and was completed The Catholics still occupy in time for an October 15, the 1876 Baptist quarters, 1898 dedication ceremony. and have added a parish hall Rt. Rev. Bishop Foley of at the rear of the church. Detroit and the Very Rev. F. When the steeple of St. J. Baumgartner, chancellor Cyril’s was lowered for of the diocese, were present remodeling in 1954, News for the services which editor Don Hinderliter started at 9 a.m. published a tale which added “Dedication of the new St. a bit of color to local history. Cyril’s Catholic Church The story had to do with the Tuesday was a memorable cross which topped the old event,” noted the News. spire and which leaned a “The Nashville band met the little toward the northeast: “Away back in the years church dignitaries and guests at the station as the right after the cross was morning train arrived and placed there, a couple of led the procession to the young fellows bounced into church, where the Hale’s Drug Store (1981 ceremonies began im- note: now Country Corners mediately. The church was Market) and asked if they filled to capacity.” could have two ice cream The displaced Baptists, sodas on the cuffs, until such meanwhile, were meeting in time as a bet was decided various makeshift quarters and it could be determined and much of the time were which of them would pay for without a regular pastor. In said sodas. Mr. Hal agreed, 1894, Rev. E. E. Brand led a and after having set up the comeback. The Society sodas, asked about the bought and fitted up as a nature of the bet. chapel the former “Well, they explained, it Liebhauser tailor shop on had to do-with the cross atop North Main. (Note: this the Catholic church. The way building was just north of it leaned, they figured it what is commonly might eventually fall, but the remembered at Appelman’s questions was: Which way first store, on the site of the would it fall? One bet it present Coin Laundry.) would be to the east, the By 1907, the Baptists were other figures to the north. As financially secure enough to soon as it actually fell and purchase the former they found out who won the Christian (later, bet, they would be in and Congregationalism Church settle for the sodas. on the northwest corner of “Well, John Dinnen & Son the Washington and Queen carefully removed the cross streets intersection. without letting it even gently Dedication of the new topple to the rooftop and nowhave it replaced at a lower Maple Valley Athletic Boosters level,” concluded Hinderliter after the 1954 BINGO operation. “It begins to look MAPLEWOOD SCHOOL as if that bet never will be Vermontville decided.” THURSDAYS... 7:30 p.m. Early Birds ... 6:30 p.m. lisas ids* From our readersThe chairpeople for the Nashville P.T.O. Carnival would like to thank everyone who donated their time to work on the carnival. All the people working games, setting up, taking down, selling raffles, food con­ cessions,. baking lovely cakes, the teachers, Jack & Judy DeGroot for selling tickets, Sandy Schaub and Nancy Byrd and the numerous other people for taking time to help and get involved. Special thanks go to the merchants who gave and donated so many nice prizes for the raffles and to the Band Boosters and members who worked and donated their time and popcorn machine. But without the help of the chairwomen who gave “hours” of time to help the P.T.O. help children, this P.T.O. Carnival would not be so successful. Susie Butler, Marsha Ainslie, Jean Reid with Joan Staskus, Sylvia Fisher with Cynthia Arns and Marge Shilton deserve a lot of credit. Last, I must thank Mr. Howard Yost for enduring his job at the carnival and being such a good sport. Thanks again, Brinda Hawkins, General Chairman Susie Butler, Games Marsha Ainslie, Raffle Sylvia Fisher, Advertising Jean Reid, Food Marge Shilton, Cake Walk CARD OF THANKS The family of George Skedgell wishes to thank everyone for their prayers, floral arrangement, cards and food brought in at the time of our loss. A special thanks to Dr. Myers for his care, the ladies of -the Methodist Church for the nice lunch and Rev. Putnam and Vogt Funeral Home for their services. Angeline Skedgell Donald Skedgell and Family Gerald Skedgell and Family George Skedgell and Family Dorothy Coricins and Family Ada Yaudes and Family What’s happening in school ? Tips to help improve your child's reading Lately, the emphasis of education has been “back to basics”. We all realize that good reading and writing skills are necessary to a child’s success in school. Since readng and writing are lifelong skills, you, as parents, can help your child raise his-her reading level, increase his-her confidence in these -important areas, and have some family fun in the meantime. Here are a few suggested activities that you might find helpful: 1) Play word games together, such as Boggle, Scrabble, or Ad Lib. 2) Take turns reading to each other. 3) Encourage your child to read magazines in his-her interest areas. 4) Have a family reading break where everyone reads instead of watching TV. You will become a good role­ model for your child. 5) Talk about reading and what you have read. 6) Visit the library regularly. 7) Give your child short paragraphs with key words missing; have child supply words which make sense. This encourages the child to make necessary predictions about reading. 8) Encourage your child to write letters to out-of-town friends and relatives. 9) Use the Sunday children’s magazine in the Lansing State Journal. It contains stories and ac­ tivities for your child and suggestions for parents. 10) Do crossword and word search puzzles together. Crosswonis are great for spelling. Good reading and writing take practice — but there’s no reason that practice can’t be fun, too. State Police visit business law class March 27 Trooper Bill Flower of the Lansing State Police Post was a guest speaker in Mr. St. Onge’s business law class on Friday, March 27. Trooper Flower discussed the role of a state policeman Little league There will be a meeting Thursday, April 2, at 7:00 p.m. at the Fuller School. We will be adopting the rules for the ’81 season. Officers and coaches should attend. Any youngsters who wish to play but who attend private schools can pick up a registration form at either Kellogg or Fuller School and return them to the school. President, David Finkler and also told the students about his job as a dog han­ dler at the post He works with two dogs. One is used to find drugs and the other is used to find explosives. The dogs are also used for tracking crime suspects when the situation arises. He answered several questions from students in the class and also mentioned that he would like to come back and demonstrate some of his police equipment. It was a very informative presentation by Mr. Flower and the class looks forward to another visit. Thank You Maple Valley Schools LUNCH MENU APRIL 6 through APRIL 10 SPRING BREAK NOSCHOOL Slo pitch tourney 1981 OPENING - Men’s. Slow Pitch Softball Tournament, May 16 and 17, entry fee $75. plus 1 new ball. Entry fee must be in by May 6. ASA rules, Nashville, MI. For more information call (517) 852-9564. We would like to thank the fol8lowing for helping to make our Spaghetti Dinner a success so that we may carry forth the high stan­ dards of Christian Education. R R R 8 • • • • Hamadys • Steakhouse Restaurant 8 8888 Johnny's Food Market • Village Inn Cafe McDonalds Restaurant • Big George's Carl's Supermarke • The Marathon C Store God Bless and Thank You. BIN®. rV WFlWO®^ ri® | Ven#1* BLOCKS, WINDOWS, TOOLS and ACCESSORIES, SAND, GRAVEL, CEMENT and MORTAR Maple Valley Concrete Products (517)852-1900 South side of Nashville on M-66. Nashville Christian Academy will be accepting new student applications until ... April 18th. Applications may be picked up at the... Nashville Church of the Nazarene 301 Fuller St., Nashville Obituaries Pearl K. Hartshorn BATTLE CREEK — Mrs. Pearl K. Hartshorn, 85, of 162 James Street, died Sunday, March 29, 1981 at Provincial. House in Hastings. She was born April 8,1895, in Kansas, the daughter of Omar and Nancy Jane (Kissinger) Knapp. She was employed as a secretary by Ryan Sullivan law firm in Battle Creek. Mrs. Hartshorn is survived by one daughter, Mrs. Gerald (Jane)» Shoup of Nashville; three grand­ children; five great­ grandchildren; five step­ sons, Courtney, William and Donald, all of Kansas, Wallace of Colorado, and Robert of Missouri; one step­ daughter, Mrs. Melvin (Lucola) Thompson; and one sister, Mrs. William (Dessie) Varin of Bellevue. Graveside services will be held at 11:00 a.m. Tuesday, • March 3^, at Lakeview Nashville Christian Academy Cemetery, Nashville with Rev. Steven Reid officiating. Arrangements were by the Vogt Funeral Home in Nashville. Ruth B. Brown NEWPORT BEACH, CALIFORNIA — Mrs. Ruth B. Brown, 90, formerly of Nashville, died Tuesday, March 24,1981. She was born March 19, 1981, in Chicago, Illinois, the daughter of Ordvid and Anna (Anderson) Lofdahl. Mrs. Brown is survived by one son, Dr. Carl Brown of Newport Beach, California; several grandchildren; and one brother, Dr. Stewart Lofdahl of Cedona, Arizona. Graveside services were held at 1:00 p.m. Monday, March 30, at Lakeview Cemetery, Nashville. Rev. Leonard Putnam officiated. Arrangements were by the Vogt Funeral Home of Nash­ ville. HAIR PORT Beauty Shop NOW OPEN Now taking appointments for... BARB (Harris) BURPEE who will be with us starting april 6. CALL FOR AN APPOINTMENT: 726-0257 HOURS: Monday thru Friday, 8:30 to 4:30 Janice Baker, Owner 470 E. Main Street, Vermontville / �Th. Mopl. Volley New*. Nashville, Tuesday. March 31, 1981 — Page 6 Eaton County youth can learn college entrance skills By Connie Green, Program Assistant 4-H Eaton County young people can find out what it takes to get into college at 4­ H Exploration Days, June 1320 at Michigan State University, “The ABCs of Getting into College” is just one of more than 200 learning options offered at the three-day event. ‘‘The purpose of 4-H Exploration Days is to give young people an opportunity to increase their skills and knowledge in a subject of their choice,” says Connie Green, Eaton County 4-H Program Assistant. In the college preparation option,participants will learn about ACT and SAT college entrance exams, college admission requirements and suggested application dates. Financial aid and scholar­ ships available through 4-H will also be discussed. Any 4H’er thinking about at­ tending college or volunteers with children interested in a college education will benefit from this option. The cost of the three-day event is only $35, which in­ cludes meals, lodging and choice of a learning option. Part of this cost will be covered by the Eaton County 4-H Council. Eaton County youths in­ terested in attending 4-H Exploration Days should contact 543-2310 as soon as possible. Those who register early have a much better chance of getting their preferred options. Friends of Library sponsor ‘Creative Writing Contest' A Creative Writing Contest is being held for all fifth and sixth graders in the Nash­ ville area. Categories for participation will be Poetry, Short Fictional Story and Short True Story. You may enter each category one time or only one category. One prize will be given to each student entering. Top win­ ners will have an opportunity to talk with a local writer and be given a tour of the REMINDER. Students at Kellogg are asked to turn their entries into their teacher. Other area par­ ticipants may turn their entries into their teacher or have them turned into the Putnam Public Library. DEADLINE for all entries is April 3, 1981. (4-1) SOFTBALL PRE-SEASON TOURNAMENT: May 1, 2 and 3 — Get tuned up for league play. 12 teams, sanctioned umpires. $75 and 2 balls. Ph. 517-852-9867 or 517-852-1805, Nashville, between 6 p.iri. and 11 p.m. (4-7) SPRING SPECIAL 10 DAYS ONLY... POWERFUL 1.37 cubic inch engine. »28995 QUIET oversized muffler. (Man Not Included.) Introducing the FS-80 trimmer. It's light like an electric. Portable because it's a gas.Versatile s.Versatile because gg ® it has interchangeable 9P < blades. And a bargain The World's Largest because it's a Stihl. Selling Chain Saw. QUICK STARTING ignition system. COMFORTABLE shoulder harness. BALANCED for all day cutting. RESPONSIVE fingertip control TOUGH solid steel drive shaft. TIK B HARDWARE ^ 105 N. MAIN PHONE: 852-0713 VERSATILE cutting heads including Stihl's exclusive Poly cut™ blade. Fire station project will conserve energy Work got underway last week on the insulating and re-siding of the CastletonMaple Grove-Nashville fire station on North Main Street in Nashville. The over$6,000 project to conserve energy is being partially financed by a federal grant. Don Augustine of Nashville is contractor on the job, and is assisted by his son, Steve. (Maple Valley News photo by Susan Hinckley) Homemakers to hold annual Spring Event By Margaret Ann Ross, Extension Home Economist Eaton County Extension Homemakers will hold their Spring Event at the 4-H Building on the fairgrounds in Charlotte, on Tuesday, April 7, from 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. All interested “homemakers” are invited to bring a dish to pass arid their own table service and join the fun, according to Pat Tirrell arid Chris Stough of Charlotte, who chair the annual event. The morning program will feature a flower arrangement demonstration by Myrna Kangas of Plaza Florist, Charlotte. Then in the afternoon Monica Hanover, of Charlotte (Membership Chairperson for Eaton Extension Homemakers) will present a fashion show in which models will show the latest fabric designs used in making coordinated spring apparel. There will be a silent auction of handcrafted items, conducted by Nina Reeve of Eaton Rapids, to raise money for College Week scholarships. A scholarship will be awarded to an Extension member. The Happy Hour group will be recognized as the newest Extension study group. For additional in­ formation, call the Ex­ tension office, 543-2310. Joan and Homer Winegar STANTON’S REAL ESTATE VERMONTVILLE NASHVILLE — 726-0181 852-1717 ARE YOU THINKING OF MAKING A CHANGE? Now is the time to “MAKE YOUR MOVE”!! WE HAVE: Country Homes (with 1-10 acres) Give US a call! Homes in Nashville Homes in Vermontville Cottages on the lake FARMS (large and small) Vacant Land and Building Lots (some wooded) Businesses and Commercial Bldgs. JOAN A HOMER WINEGAR (home...726-0223) Go with the Best... MERCURY Unmatched ' performance and depend­ ability out­ performs all others. Packs heavy duty power. Quick sure starts. M Wheeler Marine M-66, South of Nashville PHONE 852-9609 Hours: 9:00 a.m. tp 7:00 p.m. Daily, Closed Sundays �The Maple Valley News. Nashville. Tuesday, March 31.1981 — Page 7 Nashville Council standing committees to be confirmed April 9 Standing committees for the Nashville Village Council for 1981-82 fiscal year were named Thursday by Village President Harold Christiansen. The ap­ pointments must be con­ firmed by the new council which will convene April 9 in their first regularly scheduled meeting. Sworn into office Thursday by Village Clerk Susan Cork­ well were three newlyelected trustees: Linda E. Frith, Robert Fueri, Jr., and incumbent Forrest Babcock. All were elected to 2-year terms as Republicans in a March 9 General Election; Serving at their last regular council meeting Thursday were trustees Helen Curtis and Raymond Hinckley, whose terms expire April' 1. Neither sought reelection. Trustee John Hughes was named chairman of the Dept, of Public Works committee in Christiansen’s appointments. Hughes also will head the -Finance committee. Forrest Babcock will head the Police com­ mittee, and Fueri will chair the Parks, Library and Lights committee as well as the Ordinance and Zoning committee. In other appointments, Babcock was named president pro-tem and will also serve as Region III representative; Sgt. Eugene Koetje was named acting chief of police; and Leon Frith, director of public works. Trustees Calvin Rizor and Linda Frith will represent the village on boards of the Castleton Maple Grove - Nashville fire and ambulance depart­ ments. In addition, members of five village boards were flamed by Christiansen in a re-affirmation of current terms being served. William Kipp will continue to head the . 6-m ember Planning Commission; Leon Frith will chair the Lakeview Cemetery Board; Trustee Forrest Babcock will head the Putnam Park Board, and Trustee Carl Tobias will chair the Zoning Board of Appeals. A Sewer committee which was established in 1979 in conjunction with Nashville’s current $4.8 million sewer expansion project will continue to be headed by Lonny Kienutske, a former village trustee. In other business Thur­ sday, the council: -Held a Proposed Use hearing of an anticipated $23,549 in federal Revenue Sharing monies for the 1981- Mulberry Fore NOW OPEN for Play 82 fiscal year. The final allocation will be made at the April 9 meeting. Distribution proposed by a council committee would allocate $16,549 for main­ tenance of major streets; $3,000 for repairs to the Thornapple River dam; $2,500 for maintenance and improvements at Putnam Park and the Community Cehter building located there; and $1,500 to Putnam Public Library. During the meeting, a request for funds was received from representatives of the Riverside Recreational Development Corp, for a community park currently under construction by that volunteer organization. The council said the RRDC request would be considered before the final allocation is made. -Signed a preliminary agreement with village engineers Williams & Works for approximately $153,000 of construction, engineering and design to rehabilitate existing sewer lines in conjunction with the new sewer construction underway in Nashville. The cost is included in the $4.8 million project, which is more than 80 percent funded by state and federal grants. -Discussed but reached no decision on whether the village will conduct the traditional Spring Clean-up program in which residential trash is collected at curbside on specified April days at no cost to residents. Disposal of the trash presents a problem this year since Nashville no longer maintains a municpal landfill. That facility was converted last fall into a transfer and recycling center operated jointly with the townships of Castleton and Maple Grove. The council questioned Thursday whether the cost of having municipal employees sort the collected trash for recycling would be prohibitive. Council also considered having the entire collection hauled away in commercial dumpsters of 40yard capacity each. Village officials estimated that at least four such units would be needed at the cost of $160 each for hauling, plus wages. -Took under advisement a question posed by two citizens of why members of the Lakeview Cemetery Board are paid for their service on the board when the village charter makes no provision for such reim­ bursement. Nashville operates under Michigan’s General Law — Villages P.A. 3 - 1895. Christiansen said he has considered combining the cemetery and park boards to cut operational costs. New Nashville trustees take office Susan Corkwell (right), Nashville Village Clerk, administers oaths of office to three newly-elected village trustees. From left, they are Robert Fueri, Jr., Linda Frith, and Forrest Babcock, incumbent. All are Republicans, elected to two-year terms commencing April 1. (Maple Valley News photo by Susan Hinckley) *’’*# JCSBSii* iiaitelif imran MNW-M MUI « IWIMNIK (■lb* taBlW!* • Lemon-Lime • Orange • Grape • Raspberry LARGE - MEDIUM - SMALL Main Street — Nashville ’We want YOU as a customer!" H&I C-Store DAVIS OIL COMPANY �Tha Maple Valley New», Nashville, Tuesday, March 31, 1981 — Page 8 Tax revolt in Nashville proves successful Continued from front page Commission earlier this month and they’ve been looking it over for about three weeks,” said Cooley. The lower assessments were derived from material presented in the sales'study in conjunction with the appraisels completed by the State Tax Commission. Mrs. Jackson said she was notified of the tentative lower assessments on Thursday. In terms of dollars and cents, Cooley explained that the high 2.08 factor would have increased a 1980 State Equalized Valuation of $10,000 to $20,800 in assessed value. Now, he said, with the reduced tentative factor, the valuation would be $15,600. “That’s a comparable differnce in taxes,” says Cooley. Nashville’s tax protest leader Ahmo Jordan said, “We’re happier with the lower tax factor, but it’s really not enough. But, it is a step in the right direction. However, Jordan says plans are still in full swing for a statewide shutdown of business and industry on May 19. Also on that day, a number of people from various cities around the state are plan­ ning to join Jordan in a rally on the steps of the State Capital in Lansing. “We have to go state-wide (with the tax protest) because we don’t know what might happen next year. Taxes might be higher again. We don’t trust them WON T (state government). We Ktm tKILL have to be cautious and see what happens,” said Jordan. “Businessmen and manufacturers are a minority .in Michigan. It’s such a crime. We have to fight back. In the meantime, Jordan said he is pleased with the results of last week’s tax protest in Nashville which he said gained international attention. “I’m getting letters from all over the country.” Last Wednesday, revolting against nearly-doubled property tax assessments, For the tax revolt, the Nashville’s business com­ crowd gathered in a vacant munity closed up shop and lot on Main St. to hear a went into “mourning.” number of speakers. On that day Jordan, proprietor of Country Cor­ ners Market and protest Continued page 9 f l/SED p BF. M #/C£ wr. IW Ardith Jordan rests a Thornapple General Store iness people and sup porters, added some excitement to the on the stoop of the Little Leslee Currier, 2’/», had her own message. She is the daughter of William and Stephenie Currier; the granddaughter of the Mike McDonalds who own one of the participating closed businesses. KTIAU XIISKe.^'L EVER SEEN A POLITICIAN SMALt f lib ’BUSMBS^hX* T5« uorinwRitj BUSIKtSS ■ ■BCTTIK ‘THC BUSMtSS wioh 'rade °rmS °V°r increasin9 taxes’these Prote5tor5 took to the street and carried signs during an Impromptu Joyce and Mike McDonald, proprietors of McDonald s Tavern, close up their business with a sign and a 'mourning'' flower. �The Maple Valley News, Nashville, Tuesday. March 31,1981 — Page 9 Vermontville news By Esther Shepard Congratulations to Eric and Marilyn Wright of Gresham Hwy. on the arrival on St. Patrick’s Day of Lorin Carroll, 7 lbs., 13 ozs., who is welcomed by his two year old brother, Seth. Maternal grandparents are Gerald and Jane Shoup of Nashville, and great grandmother, Mrs. Pearl K. Hartshorn of Hastings. Paternal grandparents are Mr. and Mrs. Wendell Wright of Vermontville, Mr. and Mrs. Don Wright of Charlotte and Mr. and Mrs. Francis Schuab of Grand Ledge are great - grandparents. Mrs. Schaub is the former Irma Beck Root Mrs. Florence Kilpatrick and sister Mrs. Dorothy Stull were to Barry County Medical Care Facility for their sister Blanche Minich’s birthday dinner, Monday, March 23. Afternoon callers were her brothers and wives Vermontville voices to gather again The Maple Syrup Festival is fast approaching. It is time for all singers in the area to get their voices warmed up and join the Vermontville Voices com­ munity choir. This choir will be participating in the community church service on Sunday, April 26. Kathi Hughes made a big hit with a take-off on Lady Godiva, who protested high taxes in England a thousand years ago. organizer, said, “We will open again tomorrow (last Thursday). But what if there is no tomorrow? What will rwe do then? That is the heart of the message that Jordan and his supporters hope reached Lansing via news media coverage of the 1-day strike. Approximately 90 percent of Nashville’s merchants participated in the revolt, with only a handful remaining open for business as usual. Stores, shops and offices were included in the shutdown. Doors of the closed businesses were draped with black ribbons and mourning wreaths shortly after 6 a.m. Wednesday. Shopkeepers and their supporters donned tri-cornered Patriot hats, carried black-painted flowers, and pinned black­ ribboned tea bags to their lapels to commemorate the 1773 Boston Tea Party in which American colonist rebelled against British taxes. Picket signs were cleverlyworded slogans were carried by many of Nashville’s demonstrators who formed an impromptu parade up and down Main Street. The march terminated at a speakers’ platform erected on a flatbed truck parked on a vacant lot.in the business district. The Stars and Stripes on the village flagpole in Central Park were lowered and the Michigan state flag hoisted to half-mast? . “The flag should be upside down,” said Jordan. “We definitely are in distress.” He noted that two-thirds of the state taxpayers are “fully fed up” with'taxes. “We (taxpayers) can’t keep' shelling out and shelling out,” said Jordan. “We’ve got nothing left to shell out.” Jordan began organizing the tax revolt last month when he learned that Nash­ ville’s commercial and in­ dustrial properties were to be hit with tax hikes ranging to over 90 percent above the 1980 tax bill. The increases of state equalized valuation were part of a state-ordered hike for all of Barry County and of the implementation of “equalization by class” tax assessment laws which took effect at the end of 1980. Jordan and his supporters believe Wednesday’s event signaled Michgian lawmakers that businessmen are frustrated over burdensome taxes which many feel threaten their livelihood. “Milliken had better learn to tighten his belt,” said Jordan. He echoed one of the popular protest placards which read: “Let the state learn to conserve; we have.” Jordan said Michigan residents have got to be NASHVILLE RESIDENTS There will be a public hearing ... THURSDAY, APRIL 9,1981 at... 7:00 p.m. at the Community Center .in Nash­ ville for the planned use of Federal Revenue Sharing monies in con­ junction with the 1981-82 fiscal year budget for the Village of Nashville. SUSAN M. CORKWELL, VILLAGE CLERK protected from high property taxes. He noted that skilled people are leaving the state to find employment in the sunbelt and elsewhere. Jordan cited Michigan’s high welfare load as a heavy burden to tax­ payers. “We’ve got to turn this state around,” he said, ‘ and we’ve got to do it now.” A poster on the speakers’ platform showed how various state senators had voted on the recently-failed attempt to place the latest Tisch tax cut plan on the ballot. Another sign listed the voting record of senators on the recent approval of putting the MillikenLegislature tax relief proposal up for referendum. Michigan- voters on May 19 will make the decision on that plan which would cut property taxes but raise state sales tax. Jordan does not favor that proposal. Election day is the same day he is calling for a statewide Continued on page 14— 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 ofEducation, not later than 4 p.m. Monday, April 6, 1981. Two members will be elected to the board of education for four year terms, feecause of the resignation of board member Fred Corkins, -one member will be elected to the board of education' for a three year term. The terms of board president Bob Dormer and Vice-president Wayne Cogswell expire June 30, 1981. Wayne Cogswell has taken out a petition as a candidate for reelection to the board of education. THE SOUTHWESTERN MICHIGAN POST CARD COLLECTORS EXCHANGE CLUB will hold its annual Spring Show & Sale at the Kalamazoo Public Museum, 315 South Rose Street, Kalamazoo, Michigan, on Saturday, April 11, 1981, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Free admission. Save this notice! It will not be repeated. If you have been a Ver­ montville Voice member before, come on back. If you have never tried it, come on and join us. The only requirement is that you like to sing. Current plans are to perform two selections in addition to regular service music. Practices will be at the Vermontville Congregational Church on Wednesday nights from 7:30­ 8:30 beginning on April 8. We hope to make this year’s choir the biggest and the best ever. So don’t be shy. Plan to join us on April 8. (4-7) SEPTIC TANK CLEANING: Approved by Michigan Department of Health. Call Menzo Howe, Charlotte. Phone 543-0173. (tfn) - Lloyd and Merna Faust and Clarence and Dorothy Faust. Mrs. Rose Armbruster, from Largo, Florida, is visiting her mother, Mrs. Elsie Offley, for a few days. The new Enquirer and News carrier is Mark W. Valdick, who has taken over for-Janet Croff, who has been on the route for a year and a half. Mrs. Olive Corey is a patient at Hayes - Green Beach Hospital in Charlotte. At Farmers’ Week at M.S.U. Tuesday at Kellogg Center in East Lansing at the State Centennial Farms Dinner, Steve Slaton brought his music boxes (antique) to the enjoyment of about 160 guests. Mrs. Ruth Gier of Charlotte spoke of antiques in history, bringing with her articles on serving “tea”. Graveside services will be conducted Wednesday, April 1 at 12 noon for Carl Banta at Woodlawn Cemetery, Vermontville. Wendy Jo Nagle and Nellie Drewyor of Hautsville, Ark. visited relatives here the past week. Call — Phone 945-9554 for ACTION­ WANT-ADS Mulberry Fore NOW OPEN For Play 06042815 HOURS: 9 A.M. - 5:30 P.M. Monday thru Saturday (FORMERLY SIMON PHARMACY) 207 Main St., Nashvill 852-0845 - FLYERS SENT OUT starting finrind Sweepstakes stakes Sale Sale ENDS APRIL 11th. NECHANGE on Page 2... We are substituting the Cool Ray ana Jean-Pierre Lamy for the... FOSTER GRAN’ QUANTITIES ARE LIMITED ... SO HURRY & SAVE!! If you didn't receive your FLYER. *4°° off iSUHC^SES THEY ARE AVAILABLE — IN STOCK — AT THE STORE. SAVINGS on VITAMINS-TOYS-PAPER SUPPLIES-GIFTS-HEALTH & BEAUTY AIDS I �Th* Mopt* Valley Newt, Nathville, Tuesday, March 31,1981 — Pope 1C t Sewer construction is buzzing again Kellogg Street will be closed days to through traffic the week starting March 30, as construction of Nashville's municipal sewer expansion project shifts into high gear. Another area targeted for work this week is the Fuller Street School site where a lift station will be installed. Completion is now at a 25 percent stage at the new wastewater treatment facility on Brumm Road. by Susan Hinckley The village of Nashville is buzzing with sewer con­ struction activity now that spring has arrived. Inclement weather in February and, later, state highway frost laws had put a temporary crimp in the $4.8 million project that will extend service to apnew proximately 183 municipal sewer users. •In addition, the project will connect to the system about 40 homes currently served by storm drains running directly into Thornapple River or Quaker Brook. Also under construction is and a new lagoon irrigation wastewater treatment facility on Brumm Road. In addition, there will be some rehabilitation work done on existing sewer lines in the village. One of the busiest places in town last week was Kellogg Street, which will be closed to through traffic during the daytime this week. Un­ derway is installation ofa lift station, laying collection lines, and bore-and-jacking under M-66. A lift station is also to be installed this week at Fuller Street School. Recent activity on Lentz Street involved the building by Dunigan Bros, of wells for “de-watering” the area. This is to draw out groundwater to facilitate construction. Normco Construction is busy working on the new treatment facility site, where approximately 25 percent of the project is completed. A force main from the old treatment facility west of Main Street has now been laid under the bed of the Thornapple River. WASTE WATER TREATMENT FACILITY —PERCENTCONSTRUCTION COMPLETED z 6 6?! PONDS 6 IRRIGATION ,rftU * ,1^ *1 I?**1 pi it Ju# Ji# ,l#l Family planning clinic New Family Planning Clinic hours and services at the Barry-Eaton Health Department will begin in March. Hours are changing to 11:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. Tuesday and Friday in Hastings. A nurse prac­ titioner will be seeing patients by appointment one jsifiH day a week (Friday in Hastings). The department will also be instituting a sliding scale fee for Family Planning services in March to help cover running expenses. No one will be refused services because of inability to pay. (3-31) ityltti (M I fjflli kitty tyilw Lltf tail toty! Mi MA Mulberry Fore Mn NOW OPEN for Play Pantry by Lana Oster • NOTICE • The Village of Nashville... will be accepting negative bids for demolation of the old Dull House located on Greggs Crossing Road. The successful bidder will provide his own insurance and post a $100 cash re­ turnable bond payable to the Village Council to insure proper clean up when job is completed. Bids must be submitted to the Nash­ ville Village1 Clerk by 5:00 p.m. Thursday, April 9, 1981. The Village reserves the right to accept or reject any or all bids. It seems that whenever I’m invited for supper anywhere, the hostess will usually ask, “Would you bring the potato?”. It’s a chore I don’t mind — I won’t accept an invitation unless I can bring a dish to pass, but I know what they want, especially when the weather starts warming up. Potato, salad signals spring and this one is a dandy. The recipe is my mother’s and she thought you would enjoy it. Joy’s Potato Salad 6 to 8 fist size potatoes, do not use Idaho Notice! Residents of VERMONTVILLE TWP and VILLAGE OF VERMONTVILLE Due to circumstances beyond our control, there will be no free dumping at the Transfer Station this year. The Transfer Station will be open the following dates for CLEAN-UP DAYS” before the Maple Syrup Festival: Saturday, April 4; Friday & Saturday, April 10 & 11; Friday & Saturday, April 17 & 18... 9:00 A.M. to 5:00 P.M. Tickets may be purchased at the gate. VERMONTVILLE VILLAGE COUNCIL Scallions, diced Green pepper, finely diced 6 eggs Celery hearts, finely sliced sliced Spanish olives and-or black olives, sliced Sprinkle of parsley flakes Pimiento, sliced Sweet gherkins, sliced fine Bacon pieces or bacon bits Salt and pepper In a large pot, put cleaned potoates and eggs with cold water to boil. Remove eggs Action - Ads WATER HEATERS FOR SALE: Gas or electric. Nashville Hardware, phone 852-0713. (tfn) JOBS IN TRAINING FOR LAID OFF WORKERS: In todays job market, years of experience and a good work history are especially im­ portant, yet, they may not be enough to prevent your being laid off from your job. And, who knows in. todays economy when your old employer will call you back to work — if ever? Maybe we can help! If you are a CETA eligible Barry Co. resident, stop in at- Mid-Counties Employment and Training Consortium, 305 S. Church St., Hastings, and ask about the jobs in training op opffff-p—ortunities for -l-a-i-d- off workers. An equal portunity employer. op- tender. Be careful not to over boil potato — they will come apart. When potatoes are done, remove them from water and peel skins im­ mediately. Dice potatoe into bowl along with eggs. Chop and dice all vegetables, parsley, pimiento and add. Dice sweet gherkins and add. Sauce 1 C. sour cream in bowl Add % C. Miracle Whip Add dash of celery seed 2 rounded Tbsp, sugar Va C. white vinegar Mix above thoroughly; mix into potato mixture and confine. Cover and chill for one hour. Do you have a spring “turn on”? Remember, I’d like to hear from you. Just put those ideas in the box at Johnny’s by Wednesday afternoon and you’ll be sharing by the following Monday! Next Week: The up and down story of the ripple afghan. Hta, tau PROFESSIONAL BUSINESS DIRECTORY tyiM Ata Iwfa LIMESTONE & MARL (Delivered and Spread) CRANEWORK • Drainage Ditches • Farm Ponds i)ta« ItyMi 1^11 DARRELL HAMILTON Rt 3, NASHVILLE PH. 852-9691 FOR PROFESSIONAL INSURANCE PLANNING hi Co//... THE HECKER AGENCY 225 N. MAIN - NASHVILLE PHONE 852-9680 VERMONTVILLE VILLAGE COUNCIL MEETINGS % 7,JyIW 1st IMrsday 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 I Reasonable Fees!! (517) 852-9564 — NASHVILLE — Ask for Dan 11 WE ARE ACCEPTING BIDS s s s JS c* st until... April 30,4:00 P.M. on on International, Motor Grader (pony) and a Baughman Salt Spreader No. 501 Items can be seen at the Village Garage, located at the north end of West Alley. The Vermontville Village Council reserves the right to reject any or all blds. ________________ VERMONTVILLE VILLAGE COUNCIL $ �Th* Maple Valley News, Nashville. Tuesday, March 31.1981 — Page 11 Nashville Village Council — MINUTES OF REGULAR MEETING — The regular meeting of the Nashville Village Council held March 12, 1981 at 7:00 p.m. at the Community Center in Nashville was called to order by President Harold Oiristiansen. Present were Curtis, Rizor, Bab Bab-­ cock, Hughes, Tobias and Hinckley. Also Village At­ torney David Dimmers was present. The minutes of the last regular meeting were read and approved. Motion by Hughes, supported by Rizor to adopt partial pay estinfate no. 3 to Normco Construction on Contract No. 3. Total $100,507.99, amount retained $10,050.80 amount due $90,457.19. All ayes. Motion carried. Motion by Hughes, supported by Tobias to apply for EPA and DNR for grants on project no. 85676 partial pay request (271 form) No. 7 of wastewater collection and treatment totaling 98,225.00. Engineering fees and partial pay request no. 3 from Normco ConstrucConstruc­ tion. All ayes. Motion carried. Ahmo Jordan was present to discuss the business­ mens Tax Revolt. < Motion by Curtis, supported by Babcock that the Village Council of the Village of Nashville lend moral support to the Business Owners of Nashville in their tax protest on March 25, 1981, reason being "if we have no downtown business we have no Nashville." All ayes. Motion carried. Motion by Hinckley, supported by Tobias that we purchase the Mita 131 copy machine from CBI Copy Products for $2,550 plus trade and raise cost of copies to 254 each. All ayes. Motion carried. Motion by Rizor, supported by Hughes after reviewing all of the Minority Business Enterprise proposals we authorize Williams and Works to negotiate a con­ tract with By-Kel Associates from Kalamazoo for the rehabilitation portion of the sewer contract. Design and construction portion of the engineering costs to meet Williams and Works MBE requirements. All ayes. Motion carried. Motion by Tobias, supported by Hughes that Council advises Rick Rpss, Zoning Administrator to supply the Nashville Baptist Church a copy of requirements for parking lots and advise them there is a procedure for variances and they should proceed to apply for a variance if they desire to. All ayes, motion carried. A meeting was set for the Nashville Village Council, Village President and Village Attorney to meet with Mr. Robert Bloom and his attorney at the regular scheduled meeting of the Zoning Board of Appeals on Thursday, March 19, 1981 at the Community Center in Nashville to discuss zoning on the property located at 134 W. Sherman. Motion by Hughes, supported by Babcock to give Rick Ross, Nashville Zoning Administrator a 6 months advance on his pay, with written agreement to pay back If he doesn't complete the 6 months service. All ayes. Motion carried. Sgt. Gene Koetje gave the police report for the month of February. Susan Hinckley representative of Putnam Public Lib­ rary Board asked that the Village Council consider giving the Library $1,500 of the Village Revenue Shar­ ing for the 1981 fiscal year. Motion by Tobias, supported by Hinckley to rezone from R-l to R-2 the parcel of land North of Reed Street from Lentz Street 1 ’/> blocks East. All ayes. Motion carried. Public hearing on proposed use of Federal Revenue Sharing to be held in conjunction with the regular meeting of the Nashville Village Council on March 26, 1981 at 7:00 p.m. at the Community Center in Nashville. The following bills were presented and motion by Tobias, supported by Babcock that they be allowed and orders drawn on the Treasurer for the same. All ayes. Motion carried. Motion by Hughes, supported by Tobias that the Village Council concurs with the Nashville Zoning Ad­ ministrator's opinion that Mr. Kienutske Appliance business at 712 S. Durkee is not in violation of the present Zoning Ordinance. No Curtis. Yes, Babcock, Tobias, Hinckley, Hughes and Rizor. Motion carried. Motion by Hughes, supported by Babcock to transfer from the Local Share Farmers Home Administration funds to General Fund $5,386.50 to repay the General Fund for purchasing Title Insurance for the new sewer construction project. All ayes. Motion carried. A recommendation on two hour parking on Main Street was presented to the Village Council from the Police Committee^ Motion by Tobias, supported by Hughes to accept negative bids for demolation of the old Dull house located on Greggs Crossing Road. The successful bidder will provide'his own insurance and post a $100 cash returnable bond payable to the Village Council to insure proper clean up when job is completed. Bids must be received by April 9, 1981. The Village Council reserves the right to accept or reject any or all bids. All ayes. Motion carried. Motion by Hughes, supported by Hinckley to adjourn, meeting adjourned at 10:30 p.m. Harold Christiansen, President Date: March 26, 1981 Susan M. Corkwell, Clerk GENERAL Michigan Bell ..... .74.27 Cons. Power (Hall) 133.99 Cons. Power (St. Lghts.) . 884.05 Cons. Power (Cmnty. Hall) 136.82 Hastings Commercial Printers 169.49 Carl’s Markets ... 9.12 Security National Bank ... 15.00 The Hastings Banner 10.00 Maple Valley News 168.06 Nashville Flowers & Jewelry 9.36 Cadillac Overall Supply. .. 5.65 J-Ad Graphics, Inc........... .73.37 The Hecker Agency ... . 84.00 Hometown Lumber......... 6.00 GARAGE AND EQUIPMENT Michigan Bell ... . 69.88 Consumers Power.......... 265.81 Hydratex .................... 495.23 Nashville Hardware ._.. .. 11.65 Kent Oil Company . ...365.34 Formers Gas & Oil............ 13.80 Public Works Historical Society ....... 25.00 PARK DEPARTMENT Nashville Hardware Hometown Lumber Haynes Supply Co Barry County Lumber.. 32.98 33.32 74.80 .7.96 POLICE DEPARTMENT Michigan Bell 35.06 Kent Oil Company 260.79 Farmers Gas 8 Oil 17.52 The Hecker Agency 35.00 .Simon Pharmacy................ 17.95 Powers Shell Service ...... 116.00 Nye Uniform Company ... 75.00 General Electric 13.20 WATER AND SEWER Michigan Bell (Water) ......20.20 . .29.24 Michigan Bell (Sewer) Cons. Power (Water).. . 620.35 Cons. Power (Sewer).. . 350.75 Hastings Commercial Printers..................... .53.10 Carl’s Markets 3.63 8.16 Nashville Hardware Water Pollution Control Fed 42.00 Water Products Co...... * 4.91 Municipal Supply 24.00 Fischer Porter................ .43.75 U.S. Postmaster 61.05 Silver Springs Water Co. .. 34.25 The Hecker Agency 250.00 Cons. Power ’Miss Dig’ ... 80.40 Sybron Thermolyne 145.22 STREETS DEPARTMENT Rieth Riley Construction Co 101.30 Springtime.. ... is fun . .. adventure . . . companionship; and youth is beautiful and innocent. Stop for a minute in this busy world and remember. (Maple Valley News photo ana text by Virginia Alles). The young lad in the photo is Chris Mason with his faithful dog companion. �The Maple Valley News, Nashville, Tuesday, March 31, 1981 — Page 12 Vermontville Girl Scouts host local lore” day Joon Hansen of Woodland, formerly of Vermontville, teaches the scouts about the art of making hand dipped candles. (Maple Valley News photos by Elaine Gilbert) Vermontville was buzzing with more than 100 Girl Scouts Saturday who toured the town to gain a first-hand history experience. One of the new badges in the junior level of scout is called “local lore.” The badge calls for returning to your ancestors’ ways of living and reviewing local history. With this in mind, the Vermontville troops invited their sister scouts (in Area 7) from Eaton Rapids, Charlotte, and Olivet to come to their community for a day of Vermontville history.. Arriving at 10 a.m. to register at the center of activities at the American Legion Hall, the scouts were divided into four groups to participate in the day’s venture. Throughout the day, the groups toured the Ver­ montville Museum, Maple Manor Sugar Shanty, and the Opera House. A helpful resource guide was stationed Professional S Styling for the Joyce Rathburn of Vermontville helps this group of scouts to make candles from molds. at each site to answer the end of the day, when each questions. scout got to stir their own On display in the Legion maple sugar candy. hall Were posters each girl The Girl Scouts wish to had made of her own family express their thanks to Joan tree to share with the rest of Hansen who conducted the the group. candle demonstration; Paul Another event of the day Wetzel, the maple brew was a candle making master at the sugar shanty; demonstration on the art of Carl Thrun, chief candy dipping candles. Each girl maker, and the tour guides also had an opportunity to at the museum and opera make her own candle from a house. mold, selecting from several Vising troops were Troops designs. 348, 002, and 82 from Eaton During the lunch hour the Rapids;’ Troop 602 from scouts learned an old folk Olivet; and Troops 105, 12, tune, written in the 1860’s, and 481 from Charlotte. entitled ‘‘George Troop 313 of Vermontville Washington” also participated. A “sweet treat” capped A weekly report from - Family. Irene’s Beauty Shop ERNEST NASH 204 W. Main St., Nashville Phone 852-9107 State Representative We have all popular varieties in stock. Ask about our special deal on... XL-23 Ask for Tom at... FARMERS FEED SERVICE 1006 E. Railroad, Hastings PHONE 945-9926 . AMENDMENTS REDUCE WELFARE - An effort to cut Michigan’s family welfare payments by 10 percent to make them competitive with surrounding states failed in the House last week. A series of amendments to the state’s social services budget, sponsored by Representative James Dressel (R-Holland), would have saved state taxpayers as much as $58.2 million to $78.5 million. The first measure would have reduced ADC payments 15 percent, but failed. The second, calling for a 10 percent reduction, passed on a first vote, but failed on a second vote. TURKEY PERMITS - Turkey season, which opens April 20 and ends May 11, will bring a record number of hunters stalking wild turkeys this year. Out of 34,000 applicants (compared with 20,000 last year), about 16,000 will receive permits. PROPERTY TAX RELIEF - House Joint Resolution G, a tax proposal designed to cut property taxes, was recently passed by the Legislature and will appear before voters on a special election ballot May 19. The resolution would cut property and city income taxes while raising the state sales tax from 4 percent to 5.5 percent. The state would reimburse local governments and school districts for all lost revenue. STATE CARS - Permanent assignment of state cars to Lansing-based workers would end for all employees except the Governor under an amendment sponsored by State Representative Donald Van Singel (R-Grant). The only exception would be for state employees who are on emergency call. The amendment would not apply to employees whose main work is outside of Lansing and who need state cars to perform their duties. LEAD SHOT BAN - Use of lead shot by waterfowl hunters will again be banned in parts of Michigan this fall. The purpose of the ban is to significantly reduce the threat of lead poisoning to waterfowl. Wildlife biologists estimate that two million ducks die each year in te U.S. due to poisoning from ingestion of lead shotgun pellets, which the birds mistake for seeds or grit while feeding. GOVERNMENT CONTRACTS - A Federal Procurement Task Force dsigned to help state businesses obtain more federal procurement contracts in defense spending has been . named by Governor Milliken. A special effort will be made by the task force to encourage small and minority businesses, especially those hard hit by the decline in the auto industry, to explore bidding on federal contracts. Paul Wetzel was at maple manor Saturday to give interesting explanations to the Scouts about the maple syrup making process. "It's been an exception­ ally good year and the syrup is good quality too," he says. Paul tells how the sap is brought to the site on a trailer and then pumped into the building and into the large evaporator where it is boiled. "As the sap boils, it evaporates, and the longer it boils, the richer it gets. He also explains that the hydrometer is used to test the syrup to determine if it is ready. He explains that the finished product is strained twice through felt bags to remove all the sugar sand. Paul of Hastings was a former Vermontville area resident and he ser­ ved as the village's "maple brew master" this year and in 1973 and ’74. This year the village canned 424 gallons of syrup. ------ •------- ’ 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. 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 BEST I 6459 ALLEGAN RD. VERMONTVILLE, MICHIGAN STATE LICENSE NO. 1612 �The Maple Valley News, Nashville,' Tuesday, March 31, 1981 — Page 13 EATON COUNTY FARM AND HOME CALENDAR Friday. April 3 - 12:30 p.m, 4-H Special Riding (inside classes), Meadowview School, Packard Hwy., Charlotte. Monday, April 6 - 8 p.m. 4-H Council meeting, Kardel Hall, Charlotte Fairgrounds. Tuesday, April 7 - 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. Eaton Extension Homemakers Spring Event, “Flower Power” program on flower arranging, plus Fashion Show. Potluck lunch, bring t table service and dish to pass at the 4-H Building, Charlotte Fairgrounds. Tuesday. April 7 - 7 p.m. Eaton County 4-H Clown Club, Kardel Hall, Charlotte Fairgrounds. Thursday, April 9 - 7:30 p.m. 4-H Horse Development Committee, Kardel Hall, Charlotte Fairgrounds. Margaret Shanley of Galesburg, special speaker. Saturday, April 11 - 9 a.m. - 3:30 p.m. Solar Energy Workshop, Delta Township Hall, Lansing. Open to public. Saturday, April y, 11 - 4-H p West-Side Style y Revue,, 4-H Building, g, Charlotte Fairgrounds. 1 p.m. registration; 7 p.m. Style Show. Monday, April 13-7:30 p.m. 4-H Small Animal Association officers and committee meeting, Cooperative Extension Office, 126 N. Bostwick, Charlotte. Monday, April 13-7:30 p.m. Teen meeting for planning activities, Extension Office, 126 N. Bostwick, Charlotte. Tuesday, April 14 - 7:30-8:30 p.m. 4-H Dog Training Session on Jr. Showmanship and Work Obedience, 4-H Building Auditorium, Charlotte Fairgrounds. Thursday, April 16 - 6:30-9:30 p.m. 4-H Family Roller Skating, Adams’ Skating Center, Charlotte. Monday, April 20-7:30 p.m. 4-H Dairy Judging, Kardel Hall, Charlotte Fairgrounds. Monday, April 20 - 7:30 p.m. Eaton County 4-H Fairboard meeting, Fair Office, Charlotte Fairgrounds. Tuesday, April 21 - 7 p.m. 4-H Special Riding Association meeting, with special guest speaker from MSU, Kardel Hall, Charlotte Fairgrounds. Friday, April 24 - 10:30 a.m. 4-H Special Riding, Meadowview School, Packard Hwy., Charlotte. Saturday, April 25 - 2-5 p.m. Youth Art Show, Immanuel Nursing Home, 511 E. Shepherd, Charlotte. Saturday, April 25 - 9-11 a.m. 4-H Hog Weigh-In, Charlotte Fairgrounds. 4-H special riding program gearing-up By Jan Tirrell, Special Riding Association Publicity Chairman The Eaton 4-H Special Riding Association, which offers a therapeutic and also recreational-riding program to all handicapped Eaton County residents, has begun its Spring Session. Riding takes place out behind Meadowview School April 1-2 - Governor’s Conference on Agriculture, Long’s Convention Center, Lansing. April 1 - 4-H Livestock Developmental Committee, 8 p.m., Extension Office, Hastings. April 4 - Holstein Association Spring Dance, 9 p.m., Com-' munity Building, Hastings. April 4 - Great Lakes Classic Brown Swiss Heifer Sale, 11:30 a.m., Napoleon. April 6 - 4-H Goat Developmental Committee Meeting, 7:30 p.m., Community Building, Hastings. April 6 - MAEH Council meeting, 1:30 p.m. for Executive Board; 2 p.m. Entire Council, Extension Office, Hastings. April 8 - 4-H Horse leaders meeting, 7:30 p.m., Extension Office, Hastings. April 13 - 4-H Advisory Council, 8 p.m., Extension Office, Hastings. All sorts of volunteers are still needed to assist the program no horse ex­ perience is needed. Volun­ teers are needed to groom and tack up the horses and ponies, act as horse leaders and sidewalkers, provide baby-sitting services, and work on committees. If in­ terested in helping, please Volunteers helpSocial Services maintain services Because of increased caseloads and lower resources, the Eaton County Department of Social Ser­ vices (ECDSS) is exploring and utilizing volunteer and other resources to insure that essential services are provided in a timely fashion. Presently, the county’s department of social ser­ vices is using students from Olivet College, Michigan State University, and Charlotte Public Schools; recipients of Aid to Dependent Children (ADC) and General Assistance (GA); CETA employees; and volunteers to assist the regular staff in meeting the needs of the poor and unemployed. The ECDSS has been showing a steady increase in clients over the past several months. The increases started in September of 1979 and since then, caseloads in almost all areas have grown BARRY COUNTY EXTENSION SERVICE CALENDAR of EVENTS on East Packard Hwy. just north-east of Charlotte. Classes began with an in­ class session, March 27. A second in-door session will be held April 3rd, beginning at 12:30 p.m. Actual riding will begin April 24th and running each Friday through June 5. These classes begin at-10:30 a.m. and will run through the afternoon. substantially. In January of 1979, there were 755 ADC cases and no GA cases. However, those figures have jumped to 1,094 ADC cases and 316 GA cases as of January of this year. ADC is that part of the Public Assistance system which provides financial and medical benefits to needy families with children. General Assistance is the program that helps primarily single adults and couples without children. The increased caseloads in Eaton County are representative of what has been happening across the state. The position the local Social Service office finds itself in is that the demand for help is the highest when resources are the lowest. The type of assistance provided (food, housing, heat, utilities and medical) is so essential that certain Fanners beware, miracle products Each spring the Extension office receives many questions from farmers about miracle products that promise greatly increased yields; or reduced need for fertilizer, water, or other agricultural inputs. Ac­ cording to Allen Krizek, Eaton County Extension Director, generally if the advertised results sound too good to be ture, then they probably are. Before investing in these products, Krizek advises farmers to contact the Extension Office for research information on the products field performance. Each Extension office maintains a compendium of research reports on the use of non-traditional materials for crop production. The compendium is a collection of research reports released by Scientists in thirteen State Agricultural Ex­ periment Stations. Generally the nontraditional materials are not effective under Michigan’s growing conditions. time limits for processing applications must be maintained regardless of the volume of work. Many Social Service employees have worked unpaid overtime trying to maintain services. call volunteer coordinator, Stephanie Wells, 543-1301. Monies are also needed to purchase and replace equipment,, grooming tools, feed and vet care for horses owned by the association, etc. Many thanks to the following 1981 contributors: Eaton County Sheriff’s Dept. Mounted Division; Jane Smith of Eaton Rapids; Mrs. Fritz Gasser of Bellevue; Rope Riders 4-H Club, of Charlotte. If interested in finding out more about the program, please call either Connie Green at the 4-H Office, 543­ 2310; or Stephanie Wells, 543­ 1301. Visitors are always welcomed! Mulberry Fore NOW OPEN For Play Auto Service CENTER QUALITY WORKMANSHIP TRANSMISSION REPAIRS BODY & BUMP SERVICE WHEEL ALIGNMENT & BALANCING TUNE-UPS & MUFFLERS MAJOR OVERHAULS BRAKES xzEpnwaSF W Trowbridge Service 130 S. 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Nashville Tax Protest, continued from page 9 No'political candidates or officials above local level were invited. “The village of Nashville can and will stick together (in this fight),” Curtis -told the crowd. “Maybe next year we won’t need to have mourning shutdown of businesses as an expansion of the Nashville revolt. Jordan was followed on the speaking agenda at Wed­ nesday’s rally by Helen Curtis, owner of Maple Leaf Floral and a village trustee. flowers and days such as this.” Curtis had furnished the cut flowers spray-painted black - and passed them out to protestors and passers-by earlier in the day. Other speakers included Millie Bobbie The Razor’s Edge PROFESSIONALS Gall Today for your appointment for a.. . New SPRING STYLE! Complete Hair Care Service for . MEN, WOMEN and CHILDREN ,.. including hair coloring and permanents MEN...tiredof. being BALD?? ULTRA-TAN TANNING BOOTH Keep your Florida tan, or get a head start on summer. Try the... 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Many asked what they could do to ^help the businessmen and carried placards designed by Jordan and his committee? Customer support for the planned revolt was responsible for the ultimate decision of several mer­ chants to participate in the strike^ Some made the determination to close after talking with their patrons. David Mace of Mace Pharmacy had planned to remain open. However, he decided early Wednesday to lock up except for emergencies and prescriptions. A front door sign asked that the rear entrance to the store be used for such trade. Except for the bank and the savings and loan - both of which were required to stay open by law - virtually all of Nashville’s Main Street buildings remained locked and unlit. One storeowner posted a sign offering the place for sale for assessed valuation. The Nashville Post Office conducted business as usual, though building owners Tim and Alice Boucher posted protest signs on the struc­ ture. the post office leases space in the building. The highlight of the demonstration was the appearance of Kathi Hughes of Nashville in a charming portrayal of Lady Godiva. Astride her beautiful horse, Kathi paraded up and down Main Street wearing a long blond wig and flesh-colored clothing to strike a parallel with the well-known Coventry, England tax­ protestor of the Middle Ages. Nate Dickinson was one of the youngsters who enjoyed the event. Regular board of education meeting changes The regular meeting of the Maple Valley board of education will be held Monday, April 20 instead of April 13 which was the original approved date. School personnel will not be working the week of April 6, during spring break, making it difficult to com­ plete the board agenda in­ cluding general fund bills. The rescheduled meeting will be held in the school administration building beginning at 7 p.m. NASHVILLE PTO COLLECTION... The Nashville PTO is, collecting "Fun ’n Fitness" seals for free 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 canisters are provided in each room K-6. Our goal is 8,300. & Amanda MacDonald requests the honor of your presence The family of Bryce at an... Open House APRIL 12th... 2 to 5 p.m. at the Bismark Community Building Corner of Bismark Hwy. & Round Lake Rd. — VERMONTVILLE — �Th* AAapI* Vai Ivy Newi. Nashville, Tuesday. March 31. 1981 — Page 15 Honor roll announced Norman Vigter, MaLinda Wagner, David Weicht. H&R BLOCK 9TH GRADE Rob Barrette, Chris TAX TEST Barton, Eric Brown, Debbie Carl, Lisa Elliston, Dee Question No. 5 Green, Scott Johnson, Thomas McArthur, Todd McMillon, Loretta Meehan, John Myers, Nicole Nickel, You should Luke Potter, David Reese, always file the same Trixie Robison, Michelle tax form the IRS Rogers, Mindy Shogren, Jamie Simons, Jeff Starring, sends you In the mall. Paula Steinbrecher, Tammi Hue False Tobias, Scott Whitmore, Your finanail circumstances Tonja Woodbury. change from year to year. 10TH GRADE The form you used last year All A’s - Becky Eaton. might not be the right form this Joe Allwardt, Kim Benton, year. H&R Block can help you Matt Bertram, Scott Bracy, determine which is the best Gina Bruce, Bill Bush, Steve form to use. Cardenas, Tania Colby, The answer is FALSE, since the Wendy Coleman, Debbie IRS can’t know of tax related Crilly, Becky Dale, Ruth changes which might have Decker, Tony Dunkelburger, occurred in your situation The Senior Citizens at the Nashville Nutrition Site were joined for Friday noon Pam Erwin, Kathy Gaedert, last year. dinner by 35 guests. The visitors were senior citizens on a tour led by .Rev. Chdrles Gary Gar linger, Dan Halsey, Burch of the Evangel Baptist Church at Taylor, Michigan. After lunch, the guests Angell Hampton, Colleen WE'LL MAKE THE TAX LAWS Hoffman, Suzi Horn, Deniece toured the Sugar Shanty in Putnam Park to learn about sugar- and syrup-making. WORK FOR YOU (Maple Valley News photo by Susan Hinckley) Holsebos, Tina Imes, Randy Joostbems, Charlie KalnH&R BLOCK bach, Kandy Kane, Dan Tim Tobias, Denise Valdick, Hampton, Kim Hosey, Karen Donna Steinbrecher, Mark THE INCOME TAX PEOPLE Keech, Lee Lundquist, Nyle Wells, Eric Wolff, Hynes, Sherry Kraai, Loni Sutfin, Vicky Swift, Julie 102 S. Main, Nashville Debbie Lee, Kelly MacDonald, April Symonds, Bill Tate, Todd Mickey Mahon, Marian Robin Wright, 852-9666 Mahon, Robin Matson, Youngs. Taylor, Mike Trumble, Maurer, Lori Musser, HOURS: 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Newman Maurer, Dan Tracey Wawiemia, Angie 12TH GRADE Rosemary Oakley, Teresa Monday thru Saturday All A’s - Donna Augustine, McClintock,, Dawn Mc­ Webb, Dawn Wells, Cindy Rozell, Nancy Schippel, 303 S. Michigan, Hastings Crimmon, Mar thaO ver holt, Andi Briggs, Pam Brown, Wetzel, Krystal Whitaker, Denise Shank, Robin Shilton, 945-5345 Wiser, Nancy Denise Snowden, Cindy Lola Clements, Gale Cooley, Gayle Partridge, Wendy Shelly HOURS: 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. Symonds, Jeff Wendorf, Kim Celia Eaton, Luella Fassett, Peake, Dale Resseguie, Wolever, Renee Wright, Mon. thru Fri.; Sat. 9 to 5 Karen Fender, Annette Brenda Semrau, Sue Jamie Yarger, Marshal Youngs. Appointments Available Montague, Kim Myers, Spoelstra, Shelly Sprague, Zinger. 11TH GRADE Kathy Shaw. Diane Andrews, Pam Bell, Art Allwardt, Ray Scott Benton, Cindy Brumm, Rachel Cantrell, Jodi Barlond, Deb Best, Pam Bishop, Robert Bishop, Andy Christensen, Lisa Cogswell, Kelli Cowell, Robin Breeden, Brenda Browne, Lorna Carrigan, Penny Dickinson, Julie Dormer, Cheeseman, Diane Cook, Leonard Eaton, Kelly Becky Cowell, Karen Foster, Hamilton, Sheri Harshman, TO VISIT OUR Gordon H. Gardner, Glen Rachel Hartenburg, Steve Godbey, Karen Gurd, Don Hummel, Sandy Kalnbach, Pam Knoll, Lorraine Me- ■ Clelland, Mark O’Brien, Tim Horse program set Ostergren, Doug Root, Kathy Semrau, Tammie By Nancy Diuble, Ext. 4-H Every bride dreams of the perfect wedding . . Spillane, Linda Stein- Youth Agent brecher, Sharon Symonds, Margaret Shanley from a day that she will hold dear all through their Galesburg, Michigan 3911 present a program on Basic Riding at the April 9th lives together. We invite ym» to meeting of the Eaton County 4-H Horse Development stop in and start with the Committee.. The meeting will begin at finest in . 7:30 p.m. and will be held in (372 miles south of Nashville on /VI-66) Kardel Hall, located on the Charlotte Fairgrounds. Anyone interested is invited to this regularly scheduled COLLISION REPAIR monthly meeting. 7TH GRADE All A’s - Tammy Frith, Scott Venton, Kevin WetzeL Candy Admire, Jamie Appelman, Kelly Bachelder, Melissa Brenton, Jim Bryan, Bob Carl, Heather Christie, Matt Coleman, Polly Cook, Stacy Conroy, Jackie Erwin, Debbie Exelby, Jill Fender, Jordan Ferrier, Angela Filter, Scott Flower, Tim Higdon, Ann Hummel, Connie Kane, y Carol Lamie, Amy Laverty, Sue Lightner, Angel Martin, Mark Martin, Beth McArthur, Phil Morse, Kerri Nickel, Brett Ramey, Richard Rozell, Jeff Sleeper, Mike Smith, Carmen Tobias, Dave Tuckey, Joey Youngs. 8TH GRADE All A’s Dan Lykins, Lynette Williams. 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Box A, Nashville, Michigan Phone 945-9554 (Hastings) The Maple Valley News, Nashville, Vol. 109 - No. 44 - Tuesday, April 7, 1981 Maple Magic is theme of Vermontville's Syrup Festival With one of the best maple syrup seasons behind them, Vermontville area folks are bustling with plans for the village’s 41st annual Maple Syrup Festival at the end of the month. The theme for this year is “Michigan’s Maple Magic.” Festival activities start at 6:30 p.m. Friday, April 24 and conclude on late Sunday afternoon on April 26. Hildred Peabody and Kate Bosworth are program The village of Vermontville is getting ready to roll out its red, sweet carpet for the town's 41 st annual Maple Syrup Festival April 24-26. (Maple Valley News photos) Coordinators. Reigning over the festivities will be Syrup Queen Rachel Hartenburg and her court: Robin Dickinson, alternate; Julie Dormer, Sheri Harshman, and Charlene Martin. In addition, Mrs. Olive Corey and Mrs. Bernice Curtis will be honored. They have been identified with syrup making for many years and with the festival since its beginning. Mrs. Corey, 83, has spent 61 years in the syrup making business. Mrs. Curtis, 92, lived on a farm near Ver­ montville that produced syrup for 32 years. The village’s historical museum will be open all three days of the festival. Maple Manor will be open on Saturday and Sunday. On April 25, a talent show will signal the official opening of the festival at 6:30 p.m. The show will be held on stage, downtown, with Barbara Musser and Martha Christensen as co-chairmen. The talent show has four divisions of competition and the winners appear on the Maple Syrup products will be offered for sale all over town during the festival. Vermontville's reputa­ tion for quality syrup is one attraction that draws visitors from miles away. WIN PRIZES IN OUR COLORING CONTEST 4 WINNERS! • RULES • Hey Kids! Color any or all the drawings in this issue of Maple Valley News and take the colored pictures to the HRS1 Saturday program. Douglas Kelsey will get festivities underway on Saturday, April 25 as the Continued page 6 — 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 Wednesday, April 15, Chil­ dren must be accompanied by parent of guardian, or parents can drop off the entrees for their children. 2 WINNERS IN EACH AGE GROUP! KIDS! YOU CAN WIN A PRIZE! COLOR THE DRAWINGS INSIDE AND TAKE TO THE SPONSOR’S STORE! �Th* Maple Valley N*w», Nashville, Tuesday, April 7,1981 — Page 2 Letters pour into Nashville What others are saying about the local tax revolt America. We must make our federal and local' govern­ ments hear us before they wipe out middle class Americans.” Clinton, South Carolina — “Our deepest sympathy is with you in your strike against uncontrolled and run-away increases in rising costs of living and running a small business in these vexing times. We certainly have empathy for all of you and admire your courage in fighting back. “My husband and I run a small business (which my father founded in 1927) and we certainly feel the boxedi emotions you all arein feeling. We too feel that conditions are so out of our control that all small business in the U.S. is threatened — and govern­ ment can not survive without us. Can we survive with these odds against us!” Fort Myers, Florida — “Keep up the good work in regards to the articles ‘City Closes to Protest Tax In­ creases.’ Wish the State of Florida had your kind of guts in regards to Florida Power and Light Company in­ creases for their residents and businesses... they need honest investigation.” The writer also lamented about the increased cost of mailing a post card...“12 cents postage??..Glad I am 80 and on my way out.” Ardith Jordan reads some of the many letters from as far away as California that she and her husband Ahmo have received concerning the March 25 tax revolt in Nashville. Ahmo served as organizer of the event. -~ (Maple Valley News photo by Virginia Alles) Our basic fears about death often deter us from making plans to adequately protect our families upon our death. We seem to feel that if we don’t talk about death or make necessary plans, death will not come. By not arranging for the inevitable, we usually cause greater problems for our survivors 'Vcqt- FUNERAL DIRECTORS FUNERAL HOME in Nashville Phone 852-0840 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 TRINITY FULL GOSPEL CHURCH 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. REV. LEONARD PUTNAM REV. J. G. BOOMER I also want to say, “welcome!” to the growing tax revolt movement. I hope we see thousands of “tax strike days” throughout 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 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 NASHVILLE BAPTIST CHURCH PASTOR STEVEN L. REID ST. CYRIL CATHOLIC CHURCH Worship................. 7 p.m. 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. REV. RICHARD WADSWORTH PASTOR LESTER DeGROOT Assistant...Don Roscoe . Prayer Meeting .. 7 p.m. York, Pennsylvania — “I want to say “Bravo!” to you and your fellow businessmen ’ in Nashville. You made the front page here in York, Pa. St. John, Indiana — “We applaud and salute you for your part in the one-day protest on tax assessment. We read an article in our Hammond times about your town staging a tax protest' We built a small four-room home in Bloomingdale, Mich, on a small lake in 1977. We live in St. John, Ind. and thought Michigan would be a nice place to retire, but now we’ll probably have to sell our home because we can’t affort to keep up two homes. Our little home in Michigan will cost us more in taxes than our nine-room home here in Indiana. What is wrong in Michigan?. Our neighbors there say there is nothing that can be done.” The writer mentions that the 1979 assessed valuation on their Michigan home was $4,800 and now has jumped to Dorr, Mi. — “Just want you to know that we are very supportive of your position and we laud your approach. We hope you can get state wide support” Jackson, Mi. — Via Mailgram from the president of Lupaul Instries: “Please inform me of your statewide day of closing of Michigan Industrial and Retail businesses. This tax revolt should encompass not only property tax, but also single business tax, unemployment tax and workman’s compensation tax. Good Luck.” The writer also said he sent copies of the mailgram to State Senator John Mowat and Representative Michael Griffen. Michigan Center, Mi. — “Would you please consider me to help promote a state wide - protest? Please send me any information regarding the setting up of your program. Milliken’s so called decrease goes through, it won’t make much difference, as the government will have got what they wanted anyway in higher out of line taxes before the cut. “We, ourselves, used to live in South Bend, Indiana and our property taxes were probably one-fourth to onefifth of what they are in Michigan and we got from the government everything that Michigan offers — maybe more.” Mio, Mi. — “I hope you get the message across ok. From my viewpoint people in local government seem to be taking cues from Lansing and Washington in recent years.” Shepard, Mi. — “I just saw your tax protest on Good Morning America. I would like to tell you I support you and your town. I wish this “United States” as a whole would stop one day. Un­ fortunately, most are either to greedy or too lazy. I agree with some of the protest signs. ‘Michigan used to be a nice place to live.” Marysville, Mi — “Good show, you little devils. You sure managed to get good coverage, even to ABC Nightly News.” East Lansing, Mi. — “I read with admiring interest, South Bend, Indiana — The the article about your tax writer sent a copy of a protest in Nashville — I wish proposed amendment to the to God it will do some good — U.S. Constitution entitled but one wonders. We can all “The Tax Payers Bill of onldy try to let the govern- Rights.” ment know how we feel — the disgust — the rip off. Gregory, Mi. —A copy of a “I have wondered though, petition for a constitutional how many Michigan tax­ amendment to stop all taxes payers are aware of the fact in Michigan was sent by a that the tax assessments resident. have been jacked up so high Continued next page — in the past two years, that if ii » Stop at... ■ Little Country Comers _ ... for your Fresh Fruit and Produce. • CONVENIENCE GROCERY ITEMS • * > at... 119 N. Main Street Nashville 852-9635 AREA CHURCH SCHEDULES 219 Washington St., CHURCH OF THE NAZARENE Nashville 301 Fuller St., Nashville Sunday School . 9:45 a.m. Sunday School .. 10 a.m. Sunday:: Sunday:Sunday: A.M. Worship 10:45 a.m. A.M. .. Worship ors p . . 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 & Ahmo Jordan, vice president of the Nashville Chamber of Commerce and organizer of the village’s recent tax revolt day, has plenty of reading to do these days. Letters have been arriving for Jordan as far away as California and from many Michigan cities in response to media coverage of the oneday shutdown of Nashville businesses in protest to proposed increases in property tax assessments. Here are datelines and excerpts from Jordan’s mailbox: Kalamazoo, Mi. — “We support you in your tax revolt and are putting our money where it counts by doing our weekly shopping in your community.” $12,500. “The whole state of Michigan should be in mourning. All the stores and businesses and highways and roads should be draped in black ribbon and funeral wreaths.” 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. 9:3.0 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 Worship. REV. DAVE FLEMING ASSEMBLY OF GOD CHURCH 203 N. State, Nashville Sunday Mass .9:30 a.m. Holy Day Masses celebrated at 7:00 p.m. the evening before 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 CONSANI REV. ROBERT G. TAYLOR THE SOUTH KALAMO PENTECOSTAL CHURCH Comer 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... ' �The Maple Valley News. Nashville, Tuesday. April 1, 1981 — Page 3 Vermontville Friends of Library donates “birthday vine” chair A new addition has been added to the Vermontville Public Library’s children’s room, thanks to the local Friends of the Library group. The Friends have been sponsoring a project called the “birthday vine” which enables persons to donate a children’s book to the library in the name of a child. The club then recognizes that contribution by placing the child’s name and birth date (plus the name of the book) on a birthday vine in the library. Up until now the “vine” has been a temporary poster, but now Sally Martin, president of the Ver­ montville Friends of the Library, has made a wooden high-back tot-sized chair on which to permanently display the vine.. The chair seat opens into a storage area to keep toys. Money for the materials for the chair were purchased with the Friends’ special projects fund. Make Some Bunny Happy. To date, a total of 10 books have been donated to the library, via the “birthday vine.” The latest addition is the name of Chris Harmon whose mother and father donated the book, “The Area youth participate in state program by Nancy Diuble, Ext. 4-H Youth Agent Nineteen Eaton County 4-H members participated in the 1981 State 4-H Rabbit Show held March 25 at Michigan State University. Over 1,200 rabbits were exhibited by 4­ H members from throughout Michigan. The following 4-H’ers received first with their entries in the respective classes:: Scott Scott Gilding, Gilding, Charlotte, New Zealand Red Sr. Buck; Dana Wood, Charlotte, Checkered Giant Jr. Doe; Julie Wheaton, Charlotte, Siamese Sr. Doe; Amy Laverty, Vermontville, Best Siamese Sr. Buck; Ida Sipes, Eaton Rapids, American Blue Sr. Buck; Rachel Johnson, Eaton Rapids, Rex Opal Sr. Buck, and Rex Broken Castor Jr. Buck; Charise Armbruster, Eaton Rapids, Rex Castor Jr. Doe; and Kevin Crawley, Eaton Rapids,, Best Black Checkered Giant Doe. Scout fest tickets available Give Flowers for Easter, April 19. It’s a beautify! way to spread some Easter joy. Send a traditional holiday arrangement. Or a fresh, green plant. We can deliver anywhere in this area or almost anywhere in the world through 16,000 affiliated Teleflorists. So call or come by soon. And be^i smart bunny. Nashville FLOWERS & GIFTS 233 N. Main Nashville 852-9797 lelefloia Flowers Do It. Starting at 9:30 a.m. Saturday, April 11, Cub Scouts and Boy Scouts of the West Michigan Shores Council, Boy Scouts of America begin selling tickets to their annual Scout Fest shows. A Scout Fest ticket, requiring a $2.00 donation, provides admission for an entire family to any one of the eight Fest, including the Grand Rapids Fest June 6, 1981 at the Grand Center. In addition, each purchaser a receives coupon redeemable at area Pizza Hu). Proceeds from the Ticket Sales will support - the Scouting summer Camp program, as well as helping local Scout Units’ treasuries. In addition, the Scouts themselves earn official Boy Scout equipment based on . their individual sales. The Scout Fest itself is a panorama of imaginative, and instructional exhibits and demonstrations. For more information, contact the Council Service Center, 1935 Monroe, Grand Rapids, (616) 363-3828. NOTICE to all ... 550913 VOTERS APRIL 20,1981 LAST DAY OF May Empire Strikes Back Storybook” by George Lucas. For more details about how you can donate a book to the library, stop in at the library. is the REGISTRATION for the 19,19S1 special statewide election. I will be taking registrations in my home at 470 E. Main, Vermontville, April 20 from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m., at other times by appointment... PRIOR TO THIS DATE. JANET BAKER Vermontville Township Clerk Other Eaton County 4H’ers who did well at the show were: Dean Hale, Charlotte New. Zealand Red Sr. Doe; Mitch Carter, Charlotte, Netherland Dwarf Sr. Buck; Todd Chapman, Charlotte, New . Zealand White Doe; Eric Brown, Vermontville, Californian Sr. Doe; Dan Laverty, Vermontville, Siamese Sr. Doe; Cheri Preston, Eaton Rapids, Red Satin Doe; Randy Sipes, Eaton Rapids, Rex Jr. Doe; Robert Arm­ bruster, Eaton Rapids, Rex Opal Jr. Doe; Michelle Johnson, Eaton Rapids, Rex Broken Jr. Buck; Missy Allen, Eaton Rapids, Checkered Giants; and Pam Shaw from Grand Ledge, Siamese Satin Sr. Doe. Two Eaton County 4-H Clubs, Eaton Raiders and East Hamlin Variety, will be hosting a rabbit show on Saturday, May 23. It will be held in the Commercial Building on the Charlotte Fairgrounds. For show entry forms or more information on the 4-H rabbit program, contact the Cooperative Extension Service office at 543-2310 or 645-2351. Tax revolt Shirley Harmon (right), secretary of the Vermontville Friends of the Library, presents the new "birthday vine" chair to JoAnn Zemke, assistant librarian. (Maple Valley News photo by Elaine Gilbert) NOW - Checking with Interest.. . continued from page 2 Camarillo, California — “Your tax protest is in all of the papers out here. Also was used as an editorial on the Frank Haines program (KVEN talk radio, Ventura County, Calif.) last night. Also made headlines in the Los Angeles Times and the LA Daily News.” The writer also suggested that Jordan join the “Mad as Hell” movement — a non-partisan, grass roots do-it-yourself movement for “anyone who wants to get government off their back and out of their pocket.” Stamford, Texas — The sender suggested lower taxes through less govern­ ment, and sent a brouchure outlining objectives of the TRIM Committee. Denver, Colorado “I have been reading about your town in the Denver Post. I have been studying my Constitutional rights and I have found out some things that I thought you would like to know.” The- writer also suggested that Jordan read a book called “Miracle on Main Street” by F. Tupper Saussy which he says “really tells you about all the powers you as a citizen have. I hope this letter helps your town a little.” Gibraltar, Mi. The writer sent literature about an organization called Michigan Grass Roots. Kinde, Mi. — “Honorable and over-taxed friends: Here is a exact copy of a letter that I received from State Senator Alvin J. DeGrow (regarding taxes and millages). 6 Month Money Market Certificate 6 Months SI 0.000 00 Minimum RATE FOF) THURS , APRIL 2 thru MONDAY, APRIL 12.328% 6 > - 12 890% = • Federal regulations prohibit ^...^unaing of interest during the term ot ot mis agreement. * •och week ffor new certificates tifi t or renewals l b but t once you hav ve Invested In your Money Market Certificate, your quoted rate Is fixed for the full six months. BlE 2171/ 2/ year WRi*«»n Money Market Certificate WContHiuous compounding OS500 00 minimum amount _________________________________________________ I g Rate changes every two weeks, but once your certificate has been purchased, your rate i> fixed »or 2’4 years CURRENT RATE: �(HoInm MeaGyu1a9r1d7) twhaes fifrosrtm ceodm ipna Nnyasohfv tihllee 1Tsht iBs aptitcatluioren toafk tehne nMeiacrhtighaensoSutathte e Tnrtoryoptos The Maple Valley News, Nashville, Tuesday. April 7, 1981 —Page4 (Home Guard) was formed in Nashville. This picture taken near the south entry to the old Nashville High School is thought to be of the early local MST volunteers, w who later were issued military uniforms. For some, the Home Guard was a stepping stone to active service during World War I. Seated from left, left front row: Glenn Phillips; Charles Charle Dahlhouser; Harold Powers (latReorc joined (later L jkowinoeodd Army ArCmoym and amnadnddied dieerd aof onfd spinal spBiantatal lmeningitis mioenniMna gjiotir s; in France in Oct. 1918), Supt. H. L. Rockwood, Commander and Battalion Major; Captain Fred J. White, 2nd Lt. Julius Bement; unidentified man; Melvin Castelein, Sr.; Howard M®ss|mer: Ot,s Gokay. G S okiay. 22nd Hnd rrow: lod F: NNewt iehwt Tra Trautman; LutlmaCn; nnext teixh t tttwo w Ho men unidentified; Harold Hess; Perry Surine; Harold Feighner; Lyle Cortright; Harry Williams; unidentified. 3rd row; UUnidentified; Ernest Appelman; unidentified; C. O. (Ab) Mason, Melvin Ehret, Arthur Appelman; unidentified; Cliff Kleinhans; Harry Pierce; Robert Surine row: unidentified; Adolph Douse, Sr.; unidentified; Otto Lass; Harry Reynolds; w Protecting the “homefront during World War I The organization was the (Author’s note: In a Memories published May 14, culmination of the personal 1980, we wrote about the efforts of Major H. L. Rock­ formation in May 1917 in wood, then superintendent of Nashville of the first com­ Nashville public schools. pany of the First Battalion of Rockwood was responsible the Michigan State Troops. for consolidating into a The MST, commonly known battalion the MST com­ as the Home Guard, served panies from the towns of as protectors of the home Hastings, Nashville, Eaton front during World War I. Rapids and Charlotte. NashThat story was illustrated ville’s troop was the first with photos of the local company in that battalion troops in uniform. Since that and one of the first in the time, we have acquired an state to complete it’s excellent photo that we organization. believe is of members of The Home Guard, as the Company Six in civilian MST was popularly called, dress. For the pleasure of was comprised of merour readers — and to give chants, farmers, factory your reporter a brief workers — men from all vacation — we present this walks of life. picture with a brief recap of The volunteers drilled on the MST story. If you can the Old River Park athletic identify any of the uniden­ field west of the business tified men in this photo, district and often paraded please contact this repor­ down Main Street during ter.) special events. \ State military history was made in Nashville in May 1917, when the first company of the First Battalion of the Michigan State Troops was organized. 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 Come and Meet... Pat O’Rielly & his crew at. . . Pizza BIG GEORGE'S PARTY STORE in Nashville North end of Call in for your pickup...No Delivery Service Phone 852-9670 PIZZAS, BURRITOS and SUBS HOURS: Sun. - Thurs. 4:00 to 11:00 P.M. Fri. & Sat. Noon to 1:00 A.M. military funerals, did guard duty, served as auxiliary police, and proved helpful in numerous other ways. The troops were dressed in military government-issue uniforms. John Greene, a Nashville tailor who was also a member of the troop, had the job of fitting the uniforms. His shop on the second floor of the Mallory Block (brick building south of Johnson’s Furniture) became the unofficial headquarters of the local Company Six. Battalion meetings held at Thornapple Lake and other locations proved instructive and highly complimentary to both men and offices of the MST. 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 military. The local Home Guard continued in existence throughout World War I. After the Armistice came in November 1918, Nashville’s history-making Company Six MST was disbanded. Notice! Residents of VERMONTVILLE TWP. and VILLAGE OF VERMONTVILLE Due to circumstances beyond our control, there will be no free dumping at the Transfer Station this year. The Transfer Station will be open the following dates for... CLEAN-UP DAYS” before the Maple Syrup Festival: Saturday, April 4; Friday & Saturday, April 10 & 11; Friday & Saturday, April 17 & 18... 9:00 A.M. to 5:00 P.M. Tickets may be purchased at the gate. VERMONTVILLE VILLAGE COUNCIL Letters Home... Dear Jan, Five year old . Samantha stretched up in her seat toward me and whispered in my ear, “Is your husband still alive, or was he dead a long time like George Washington?” She and I were sitting side by side in the House of Represen­ tatives’ family gallery, watching the watching the debate proceedings on the floor below w us. Samantha and her parents had come to Washington, D.C. as vacationing tourists; they and two other Michigan families had just spent two hours with me on a private tour of the U.S. Capitol Building. When we first arrived in Washington, I discovered that Howard’s congressional office was receiving many tour requests from 3rd District constituents who were planning trips to Washington. Mary Wolcott, one of Howard’s legislative aides, also new to D.C., was frantically orienting herself and staff interns to this enormous, 540 room building. She tells about the day she accidentally turned right instead of left and her whole tourist party dutifully followed her, everyone becoming hopelessly misplaced. Her story reminded me of the time President Kennedy, new to the White House, graciously ushered the Prime Minister of Denmark through what he thought was the doorway to the Blue Room — right into a pantry! “NEVER leave the memorized route,” was Mary’s advice to me when I offered to help as a Capitol guide for the office. After trial and much error — I should have been carrying a compass, a back pack, and flares! — I now can share what I’Ve learned and what I love about the building, its history and its beauty. This has been one of the greatest privileges and pleasures of my days in this city. People ask me frequently if I get bored spending so many hours doing this. I suppose if I were one of the paid Capitol tour docents taking 30 people through the building, stranger group after stranger group, many times every day, I would be intellectually and physically exhausted. But my tour experience is quite different from that for several reasons. First, and obviously, I only do as many tours as my own or my family’s schedule can accommodate. Secondly, a variety of beautiful treasures and wonderful stories await silently off the beaten path where the large tourist groups cannot go. Parents in my. groups love to photograph their children sitting behind the desk in the Vice President’s ceremonial office just off the Senate floor, in the chair which has been warmed for them by the likes of Truman, Nixon, Humphrey, Mondale, Bush. Thirdly, family and personal friends join me as they come come to to Washington Washington on business or on vacation. What a treat it was when Michael and I showed the family of his former Delta Township Cub Scout leader around. In addition, I meet interesting new people from back home strangers for By Nina Wolpe, wife of Congressman Howard Wolpe only a few minutes because they soon are sharing their interests and their lives with me, as well as news from all over the district about people and places we know in common. During the campaign last November, I was greeting people door-to-door in Marshall. At one house a man opened the door and hollered, “Hey, Marilyn, guess who’s'here?!” I had come across one of my tour families! I- wished on the spot that I could spend two hours with them again for a catch-up visit. In the fourth place, going through that living, working national monument to Democracy, learning more all the time about our Continued next page — WE OFFER: THE BEST IN... • • • • • Fire Extinguishers Smoke Detectors Door Alarms Sponge Mops Cookware - Cutlery WRITE NOW ... for Brochures ALVANN LIMITED 2637 Jenkins S.W. Wyoming, Ml. 49509 Selected Dealerships Available. Thinking of MAKING A MOVE? For all your real estate needs, call... JOAN AND HOMER WINEGAR Home — 726.0223 STANTON’S REAL ESTATE VERMONTVILLE NASHVILLE 726-0181 852-1717 �The Maple Valley News, Nashville, Tuesday, April 7,1981 — Page 5 Letters Home, cont. political history, is a con­ stant reminder about this unique government by the people. And the children! How could I, a former second grade teacher, not love enticing them into a more personal experience with the story of their country: “Abraham Lincoln sat right about where you’re standing while he was in Congress, before he was President. Over here sat Davey Crockett, who was barely able to write his own name.” “Pretend we are standing here in the Rotunda during the Civil War. The hospitals are over-crowded, so hun­ dreds of wounded union Color my eggs with bright colors for Easter morning. J?5 J*8* tosaiinim -Wiis^ .M M Hsidliswtai ®3» wfeisWtai ai, ad {faces Rin, soldiers are lying on cots around you in this room. Overhead construction workers, on scaffolding eighteen stories up, are building the enormous dome. Do you think screwdrivers and sawdust ever fall on these sick people? Ovens are built in the basement rooms under us to cook the food for all these patients. Huge barrels of flour are lowered dotfn those steps. Now close your eyes and take a deep breath. See? You can smell all the homemade bread baking for them!” Someone once offered to pay me at the end of a tour. Of course, I’ve never taken anything. There is reward enough in sharing and helping make the personal memories people gather up on their trips to Washington: On Easter morn, our basket's full, out of the straw, the eggs we pull! “This is a very special trip for the two of us,” a woman explained to me after she and her grandson and I had gone through the building together. She had im­ migrated to America after surviving imprisonment in a Nazi concentration camp during World War II. She had lost family, home — everything in that war. Their trip together was her legacy to him. “I have no family heirlooms to give him...” The Battle Creek Boy Choir gathered on the steps outside the House of Representatives’ chambers after a tour and sang for me the sweetest Sanctus I’ve ever heard. Michigan college honor students and foreign student classes sit in the House Bunny and turtle, his animal friend, wish you Easter joy without end! NAME NAME NAME ADDRESS ADDRESS ADDRESS AGE PHONE AGE PHONE AGE PHONE Continued page 7 — tHUBft »» Dnjibeig; tn, cxy !•«» |tanlh it 1st fret semi people d»Mt. Marshall. At wh uai opened te iti hollered. "Hey, Ir,fltsito's’tafli tuneams«i(l tata! Install spot thatlcodiip’ MAPLE LEAF FLORIST STEAK HOUSE RESTAURANT 311 N. Main St.. Nashville — Ph. 852-9610 Main St., Nashville — Ph. 852-0944 SNB Bank and Trust S. Main, Nashville Ph. 852-0790 Inntilbtafii lETwn caich-up visit ddtos lnthefoori]i»i tactful W» of national BEE 0 'nd Democracy. la# i avail illfcl®* HpUb Co/tW^ turist r®® tig the HD®® Seats gchUS HIO® JIIlM • Fire .Smote®** iDoorkki* 0 i? Nina . Bob- 19.05 MAR78 The Easter lilies are in bloom, filling the air with their perfume. In every tree you'll find a nest of baby birds that never rest. NAME NAME NAME ADDRESS AGE PHONE ADDRESS ADDRESS AGE Trowbridge Service 130 S. Main, Vermontville Ph. 726-0569 PHONE Baskets full of Easter toys and joy for every girl and boy! AGE PHONE KELLEY’s Variety Store Thornapple General Store 117 N. Main — Phone 852-9747 201 Main Street �Th* Mopi* VoM*y N*w» NoahviM*. Tu*sdoy. April 7. 1981 — 7op* 6 Syrup Festival, from front master of ceremonies He will introduce Pastor Charles Kent of the First Congregational Church who will give the invocation at 9:30 a.m. Next on the program are words of welcome from Village President Bill Mason; Syrup Festival Association President Vernon Trowbridge; and Chamber of Commerce President Pat O'Dell. At 9:45 a.m., the festival will take on a Dutch flavor as Main Street is turned over to the West Ottawa Dutch Dancers from Holland, Michigan who will entertain the expected crowd with their native folk dances The children’s parade will step-off at 10 30 a m with Mr. and Mrs. Gene Fisher as chairmen The coronation of Miss Hartenburg as queen will take place at 11 a.m. She will be crowned by Rebecca Cowell, last year's queen. The royal court will be presented at this time, as well as the honored citizens. The third place talent winners of the four divisions will be given center stage at 11:30 to perform their acts before the crowd At noon, the winners of the Maple products and festival contests will be announced. Entertainment by “Al's One Man Variety Band” — featuring Allen Mott of Cassopolis — will be presented at 1 p.m. The Grand Parade starts at 2 p.m. and many in­ teresting entries are ex- Vermontville Township Board — REGULAR MEETING — The Vermontville Township Board met In regular session in the Fire Barn Office at 8:00 p.m. with the following people present: Fred Frith, Jane Thrun, Janice Baker, Kenneth Pember and Ed Sampson. Visitors: Margaret Cook, Edgar Fleetham, JoeAnn Nehmer and James Deagan. Frith called the meeting to order at 8:00 p.m. The minutes of Feb. 28, 1981 were read and approved with the addition of "motion passed" being added to the minutes being published. Treasurer's Report: $479,504.79 Treasurer's Bills: $4,032.12 Clerk's Bills:.................................................. $2,896.93 Some discussion on the bills. Pember moved to pay the bills from the proper funds. Seconded by Samp­ son. Roll call vote revealed all ayes. We discussed an Ordinance on billing the insurance companies for fires, tabled until next meeting hoping for public response on this at the next meeting. The purchase of new fireman jackets and helmets was discussed ending with a motion made by Sampson to pay $1,000.00 toward the purchase of jackets and helmets for the firemen. Thrun seconded. Sampson made a motion giving JoeAnn Nehmer permission to have the fire reports that go to the State copied at the Library with the Township covering the expense. Seconded by Baker. Roll call vote revealed 3 yes Baker, Thrun, and Sampson and 2 no Frith and Pember. Carried. A discussion on the EMT Training Course - the board approved James Deagan to attend Lansing Community College for the EMT Training Course with the township paying for the tuition. Also Baker moved to pay for his EMT training book. Pember supported. Thrun moved to adjourn. Pember seconded. Time 11:07 p.m. March 26. 1981 Janice Baker, Vermontville Twp. Clerk Maple Syrup products will be the stars of the show when the Vermontville festival gets underway the last weekend of this month. Pancakes are special when served with pure maple syrup, and it's a great topping for vanilla ice cream. Next time you're making ham loaf, pour a little maple syrup over the loaf about halfway through the baking, and taste the delightful difference in flavor! Carnival rides by Crown pected. Bernice Curtis will will be serve as the grand marshal. Amusement Dick and Mari Martin will operating from 6 p.m. serve as co-chairman and Friday through Sunday Steve Rathburn as the evening. parade announcer. Vermontville’s annual The first and second place festival also has gained a talent winners will have great reputation for food. their turn to show their skills Plenty of pancakes and sausage will be served and at 3 p.m. And then at 4, the Dutch many churches and Dancers will be back with organizations have planned more klomping-good dan­ super good menus and cing. sandwiches that are sure to A square dance will start please festivalgoers. at Maple Valley High School Outdoor church services at 7:30 p.m., followed by a (weather permiting) are round dance at the Opera slated for 10:30 a.m. Sunday, April, 26 with Pastor Kent House at 9. Other events on Saturday and the Rev. Molly Turner of (9-8) and Sunday (9-4) area the Methodist Church of­ fabulous arts and crafts ficiating. At noon, Al’s One Man show, featuring exhibits, demonstrations, and sales, Band is slated for another entertaining hour of music. at the Maplewood School. The Women’s Club will A variety of contests will hold a tea at the library from begin at 1 p.m. including an arm wrestling match with 2-5 p.m. on Saturday. A melodrama will be Greg Hoefler as chairman; a presented several times at wood chopping and pancake the opera house under the derby with Merle Martin as direction of Dorothy Car­ chairman; and a garden penter. tractor pull. The Farmyard Zoo is a fun place to take the youngsters Maple Valley Schools and it will be open from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Saturday. LUNCH MENU And for a very sweet treat, Monday, April 13 the area maple syrup Hamburgers, French producers will be selling Fries, Cheese, Applesauce, syrup and other goodies Cookie, Milk. Saturday and Sunday. Tuesday, April 14 Spaghetti, Green Beans, Peaches, Homemade Rolls and Butter, Milk. BAST lilt ft center^ One Stop Easter Shopping! • Easter Blooming Plants • Bouquets • Corsages • Flower Arrangements • Candy & Flower Bouquets • Grass • Baskets • Candy Atony Beautiful Gift Items ... Something for every age!I COME IN AND PICK YOUR OWN EASTER GIFT TO GIVE’ MAPLE LEAF FLORIST The Shop with the Personal Touch" 311N. Main St., Nashville (Next to the Library) HOURS: 9 to 5:30 Ph. 852-9610 Anytime FREE DELIVERY in immediate area » WIRE SERVICE Available Wednesday, April 15 Fishwich, Tartar Sauce, Cole Slaw, Apple Crisp, Milk. Thursday, April 16 Baked Chicken, Mashed Potatoes and Butter, Peas, Fruit Juice, Bread & Butter, Milk. Friday, April 17 GOOD SCHOOL. FRIDAY. NO JOBS IN TRAINING FOR LAID OFF WORKERS: In todays job market, years of experience and a good work history are especially im­ portant, yet, they may not be enough to prevent your being laid off from your job. Arid, who knows in todays economy when your old employer will call you back to work — if ever? Maybe we can help! If you are a CETA eligible Barry Co. resident, stop in at Mid-Counties Employment and Training Consortium, 305 S. Church St., Hastings, and ask about the jobs in training opportunities for laid off workers. An equal opportunity employer. Vermontville’s Maple Syrup Festival has something for everyone — from carnival rides to old-time melodramas. Scout of the Month Troop 177 is very pleased to announce that Scott Reid has been selected “Scout of the Month” because of his Scout spirit and ad­ vancement. Scott is a Tenderfoot and will soon be a Second Class Boy Scout. He is the troop quar­ termaster and assistant patrol leader of the Road Runner Patrol. Scott’s hobbies are far­ ming, beef cattle raising, and 4-H. He plays baseball and football too. Besides the “Scout of the Month" award, he was high point winner for this threemonths for Honors presented to him at the Court of Honor. Scott’s parents are Mr. and Mrs. Tom Reid who reside on Carlisle Hwy., Nashville. The Reids are on the Boy Scout Committee and* are very active in almost all the troop’s activities. Troop 177 is sponsored by VFW Post 8260 in Nashville. �The Maple Valley News, Nashville, Tuesday, April 7, 1981 — Page 7 Letters Home, Educational assistance available from page 5 chamber and we give and take about congressional history and process. When Congress has not yet convened for the day, I can usher people through the quietly swinging doors out onto the House and Senate floors. Such hushed awe comes over each person. It is always the same, and I relive my own first thrill and awe over and over again as I watch those Michigan faces. And above all, when Samantha, age five, asks me whether my husband is in any way like George Washington, dead or alive, from her knee - high - to - a - Here’s our friend the Easter Bunny. The way he hops is quick and funny. grasshopper vantage point of life and history — well, my day is made!! Affectionately, Nina Wolpe How many times have you said, “If only I had the money, I would go to college,” or “IF I only knew where to go to obtain in­ formation about returning to school?” or just plain, “I’m scared!” There is assistance available through the Grand Valley State Colleges’ Talent Our favorite is the Easter Bunny; the gifts he hides are very funny! Search Project — a project designed to help you obtain the information you need to finish high school or to begin technical vocational training or a college program. The Talent Search counselors can help you gather the facts you need to make that important move. There is no fee for our ser­ vices; and just a simple telephone call could provide some answers to the “If onlys” in your life. The GVSC Talent Search Project is here to assist you. Please write or call us at (616) 459-5944 for further information. We’re waiting to hear from you. Mr. and Mrs. Easter bunny are hopping into Easter with lots of goodies for girls & boys. NAME NAME NAME ADDRESS ADDRESS AGE PHONE ADDRESS AGE PHONE AGE PHONE EATON FEDERAL SAVINGS HECKER AGENCY MIRROR’S IMAGE 109 S. Main, Nashville —Ph. 852-1830 225 N. Main, Nashville — Ph. 852-9680 111 N. Main. Nashville — Ph. 852-9192 This tiny chick peeps up to say — Have a Happy Easter Day! In the meadows young lambs play; they know that Easter's on its way. Mother hen watches baby chicks, happily, do merry tricks. NAME ADDRES NAME NAME ADDRESS AGE AGE ADDRESS AGE PHONE PHONE NASHVILLE HARDWARE and SPORTING GOODS, Inc. 105 S. Main, Nashville— Ph. 852-0713 PHONE LITTLE COUNTRY CORNERS 119 N. Main, Nashville — Ph. 852-9635 SEWING BEE FABRICS (across from the Post Office) Main St., Nashville �The Maple Valley News. Nashville. Tuesday. April 7, 1981 — Page 8 Bags from around the world ‘paper’ Nashville man’s walls By Elaine Gilbert artful bags to brwn grocery sacks. One of the most humorous, he says, is a bag intended to be used as a hospital bed pan cover. One can also get a chuckle from looking at his mini­ collection of restaurant “doggie” bags which show varying creativity and are inscribed with catchy phrases like “Fido’s Feast.” Although Brumm and his wife Geneva say they rarely ever leave Barry County, they “see” a world of countries via the collection Nelson Brumm has one of his hobbies “papered” all over the walls of a room in his Nashville home. The 76-year-old collects bags from around the world and displays them on the walls of a 27 by 13 foot room in the lower level of his home. He has amassed so many bags that he’s run out of display room on the walls, so he has started putting them on the ceiling. There are currently 687 bags (not counting duplicates) in his collection. They range from colorful, LOUISIANA SUPERDOME AiHMISE 1001 The Village HAIR PORT I Bag Art Beauty Shop NOW OPEN of bags. Friends and relatives are responsible for increasing his collection because they save bags for Brumm when they travel abroad. He has bags from -Liechtenstein, Greece, Scotland, Italy, Canada, France, Norway, Israel, Mexico, England, Spain, the Virgin Islands, Puerto Rico, and the Bahamas, plus Alaska and many other states. Brumm has been collec- Now taking appointments for... BARB (Harris) BURPEE CALL FORAN APPOINTMENT: 726-0257 HOURS: Monday thru Friday, 8:30 to 4:30 Janice Baker, Owner 470 E. Main Street, Vermontville "Bog Art" decorates the walls of this room at Nelson Brumm's Nashville home. Brumm collects bags from around the world and they give a colorful and inter­ national flavorful to the decor of the room. (Maple Valley News photo by Elaine Gilbert) ting bags since the mid1960’s. It’s a hobby' that started from a joke. When a friend, Lois Fisher, was planning a trip to Hawaii, Brumm teased that he wanted her to bring him a grass skirt. Instead, Lois gave Brumm a fancy turquoise-colored bag with Hawaiian designs from a shop called “Gifts of the Pacific.” “The bag was too nice to throw away, so I said, ‘guess LaLeche League meets 9 MME MMM HOURS: 9 A.M. - 5:30 P.M. Monday thru Saturday 207 Main St., Nashville 852-0845 Spring Sweepstakes Sale - RUNNING UNTIL APRIL 11th All-Time American Family photo ALBUM Holds all size photos on magnetic pages. 30 pages 2/^700 ^0^ TOY | FAVORITES K • 8 Point Pinwheel ” • Twin Jack Set • Jump Rope • Paddle Ball •Water Gun (X-6529) /»100 (X-6503) COUPON ■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■ Easter Film Developing Special COLOR 6R EPRINTS: for foonrl y I■ ■ — H■ From your same size color print negatives. Coupon must accompany order. Offer expires 4/13/81 Kiddie Fire Away FIRE EXTINGUISHER Twice as powerful as competitive extinguishers. $Q9S (X-6549) (PARKING IN REAR FOR YOUR CONVENIENCE) If you’re pregnant and thinking about breastfeeding or, perhaps, an experienced nursing mother, La Leche League can offer you the encouragement and in­ formation you need to establish a happy nursing relationship with your baby. On Tuesday, April 14, La Leche League of Hastings will meet at 9:30 a.m. at 429 S. Park St., Hastings. You and your baby are invited to share the thoughts and ex­ periences of other mothers like yourself. Former members are encouraged to return to share their knowledge. We need your support to keep La Leche League active in Hastings. For more information or help with breastfeeding, call Mitzi, 948-2428 or Kathy, 517­ 726-1264. (4-7) true. One can point to any bag on the wall and within seconds Brumm can tell you the date he received it; the name of the person; and the place of the bag’s origin. That’s because he has numbered and cataloged all the bags in the collection. And Brumm has special stories about friends’ trips and interesting geographic and historical anecdotes to tell about many of the bags. He points to a bag that shows a state in Mexico that has the abbreviation of Mich. Another bag is from Nash­ ville, Indiana. Brumm’s bags range in size from a tiny bag used for selling bulk tea to large grocery-sized ones. A series of grocery bags line the bottom of the walls. Several of them are quite unusual because they are what? I’ll have to start saving paper bags.’” It wasn’t long afterwards that Brumm received a bag from a London shop and another from Berlin. “From there it kept on growing,” he laughs. Now just about everyone that Brumm knows keeps their eyes alert for unique bags to save for him. He has bags from Burger Chef and Hamps Disquesin in Paris. He has decorative Avon bags and a plastic bag from Steen and Strom in Norway. Lois not only gave him the first bag in his collection, but many more interesting ones too. Because she worked for Northwest Airlines, she had opportunities to do a lot of traveling, Brumm explains. With so many bags, one might think that he would lose track of who has given a particular bag. But that’s not Bag Art, conf, next pdge- Ringo Swingo club news The Ringo Swingo Square Dance Club held its March 28 dance at the UAW hall with 55 guests and members. The "Bucks and Does visited from Eaton Rapids on their “Destination Unknown Dance’’ . Dance Twightlighters of Grand Ledge came to retrieve their banner. Guests were also from Battle Creek and Lansing. The highlight of the evening was the “Win A Cake Dance”. Bill De Pouw of Battle Creek and Artha Shaw of Nashville called. The next dance, April 11, will have guest cdlers Dick and Gloria Cote from Williamston. Amateur Radio Assoc. The Barry Amateur Radio Assoc, will have its monthly meeting on Sunday, April 12th at 7 p.m. in the Civil Defense room of the Sheriff’s Department. Visitors wel­ come! for a.. . New SPRING STYLE! Ken SPECIAL *12 Pedicure Sculptured Nails *30‘ MEN...tired of Try the... ULTRA-TAN TANNING BOOTH being BALO?? Keep your Florida tan, or get a head start on summer. Ask about hair pieces ®REDKEN - FIRST VISIT FREE — Call Today! OPEN: Mon. thru Sat HAIR CARE: • STYLING • COLORING • PERMANENTS • HIGHLIGHTING • FROSTING • FACIALS J 112 E. Court St., Hastings ^Razor’s Edge �The Maple Valley News, Nashville, Tuesday, April 7, 1981 — Page 9 Meeting April 9 to appoint school board member A special meeting of the Maple Valley Board of Education is scheduled for Thursday, April 9, at 7 p.m. in the school administration building at which time a member will be appointed to the board of education to serve through June 30, 1981. This is to fill the position left open through the resignation of board member Fred Corkins. It is necessary that the board of education appoint someone to fill this position through June 30, 1981. An election is scheduled for Monday, June 8 at which time a member will be elected to serve a three year term. Anyone interested in being considered for possible appointment for the period ending June 30, 1981, should submit a letter to the following address prior to the time of the special meeting April 9: Mr. Elam Rockwell, Secretary, Board of Education, Maple Valley Senior tea planned April 20 The annual Senior Girls’ Tea is the major social event for the Maple Valley girls at graduation time each year. Ninety girls and their mothers or guests will be so honored again this year as gusests of the Vermontville Regular Board of Education meeting changed to April 20 Beards celebrate 50th anniversary Mr. and Mrs. Harry Beard of Nashville will observe their 50th wedding anniversary at an open house from rom 2 to 4 p.m. on Sunday, unay, April 12 at the Masonic Lodge, 101 E. Main St. in Nashville. Harry arry an and the former Rachel Smith were married on April 16, 1931 by the Rev. Stotz in Charlotte. The anniversary celebration is being given by the couple’s children: Mrs. I o tetto llJames (Kathryn) Painter of I*t . *1i Illinois; MiiMvirs. virs. H nn Haru aruo oililudud (Barbara) Sitzman of Las tan. <25^ Vegas; Phillip Beard of * Battle Creek; Mrs. Earl ' (Betty) Hooghouse of Charlote; Mrs. Charlotte; rs. James ames ?<ui Janet) Jarman of Nash>iPh uhuhp ville; and the two grandsons that they raised — Harry Rollins and Larry Rollins. All friends and relatives are welcome to attend the celebration. No gifts please. West-Side 4-H Style Revue scheduled — The West-Side 4-H Style Revue will be held Saturday, April 11, at the 4-H Building -the on Charlotte Fairgrounds. Judging will be held between 1:30 p.m. and 3:30 p.m. The 4-H members will model their garments during the evening Style Revue starting at 7 p.m. in the Auditorium of the 4-H Building. taw 'B>“3 fqe notice tahpai unEj an sAgMlah niihi lUBSK i SffiB dpHjh ill* tWIRl ... Water Customers The Village of Nashville will be FLUSHING FIRE HYDRANTS on ... Monday, Tuesday & Wednesday APRIL 13,14&15 You may experience some cloudy water. The regular meeting of the Maple Valley Board of Education will be held Monday, April 20 instead of April 13, which was the original approved date. School personnel will not be working the week of April 6 Schools, 11090 Nashville Highway, Vermontville, Michigan 49096. Women’s Club and the Nash­ ville Literary Society. A program followed by tea will be held at 7:30 p.m. Monday, April 20 in the Maple Valley High School auditorium and cafeteria. Spring Special! during spring break making it difficult to complete the board agenda including general fund bills. The meeting is scheduled to be held in school ad­ ministration building beginning at 7 p.m. Here's a real buy I WINDOW SHADES Obituaries i William E. Roberts NASHVILLE Mr. William E. Roberts, 42, of 9415 Bivens Road, died Friday, April 3, 1981 at Leila Hospital in Battle Creek. He was born in Tutwiler, Mississippi on August 10, 1938, the son of John and Mildred (Hardway) Roberts. He married Janice Taylor on September 7, 1957 in Angola, Indiana. He served in the U.S. Navy, retiring in 1974, and was employed the last four years by Post Cereal in Battle Creek. He was a member of the Nashville Baptist Church. Mr. Roberts is survived by his wife, Janice; three sons, William of Austin, Texas, Richard and Craig at home; one daughter, Mrs. Jefferson (Bobette) Smith of Olivet', three grandsons; his mother, Mrs. Mildred Roberts of Battle Creek; one brother, Wht. 37!4" RM. Darkening type M Only $2°°eoch John Roberts of Olivet; three sisters, Mrs. Earl (Rosie) Tumblin of Chattanooga, Tennessee, Mrs. Sadie Ferguson and Mrs. Delbert (Barbara) Huff, both of Battle Creek. Funeral services were held at 11:00 a.m. Monday, April 6, from the Nashville Baptist Church. Rev. Don Roscoe officiated. Burial was in Lakeview Cemetery, Nashville. Arrangements were by the Vogt Funeral Home of Nashville. Cut to size FREE Another ‘super Value’ from- "Ketttty 4 Variety Store & 115-117 N. Main — NASHVILLE PHONE:852-9747 3 C-Store specials McDonald's — GALLON HOMOGENIZED MOGENIZED Bag art — continued from page 8 We have all popular varieties in stock. Ask about our special deal on... XL-23 Ask for Tom at... FARMERS FEED SERVICE 1006 E. Railroad, Hastings PHONE 945-9926 printed with detailed in­ formation about safety measures to take in case of a tornado; another has helpful safety tips in case of a hurricane. In addition to paper and plastic .bags, Brumm has a burlap cane sugar bag and a heavy cloth bag from the U.S. Mint in Denver. One aspect that Brumm enjoys about the hobby is the aurora of the unexpected. “You never know when you are going to get a bag or where it is going to be from!” he said. Although Brumm has been retired for about a dozen years. He’s probably busier than ever. He has several part-time jobs and helps the village make maple syrup. He and his wife owned and operated The Family Store, featuring ready-to-wear items, in Nashville for about 13 years. Brumm also has worked as a farmer, milk­ man, and mailman and formerly served as Castleton Township Treasuer and Nashville Village Clerk. Geneva currently holds the position of township treasurer. ® *189 MILK SUGAR FREE! SUGAR FREE! Coke, Tab 6 PACK Sprite and oz. 1c2a ns Mellow Yellow McDonald's — dftm df ’/2 GAL. ICE $1169 CREAM COME VISIT". . Dr. Freezer! "We want YOU as a customer I " We reserve the right to limit quantities. C-Store NASHVILLE • 419 North Main OPEN: Monday thru Friday 7:30 a.m. to 10:00 p.m. Saturday and Sunday 9:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m DAVIS OIL. COMPANY �The Maple Valley News, Nashville, Tuesday, April 7,1981 — Page 10 Vermontville poet shares work The village Pantry By Lana Oster Of all my hobbies, I think I enjoy crocheting the most. I don’t knit all that well and I must have at least four or five embroidery projects started, but crocheting seems to go fast and I can see my finished project much sooner. Now I’m not an ace crocheter either! So I’ve been in a rut with striped afghans and plain patterns that are leaving me with more projects started and not finished. The one pattern I really like though is the rippled pattern, probably the easiest one of all for afghans if not the most popular. This pattern is for a chair throw or perhaps the top of a twin bed and add a dust ruffle for a terrific bed ensemble. It goes like this: (Use a variety of colors and label them ABC and so on.) Maple Valley Athletic Boosters BINGO MAPLEWOOD SCHOOL Vermontville THURSDAYS ...7:30 p.m. Early Bird*... 6:30 p.m. Row 1: Color A yarn. Sk first st from hook; work 1 sc in each of next 2 sts, in­ serting hook in horizontal thread in back of ch st; sk 1 st; el sc in each of next 11 sts; 3 sc in next st; 1 sc in each of next 11 sts; sk 2 sts. Repeat from (o) 7 times... the last time, sk only 1 st; 1 sc in each of last 2 sts. (There should be8 scallops.) Chain 1, turn. Row 2: Color A yarn. 1 sc in each of the first 2 sts, taking up both threads of st below; sk 1 st; el sc in each of next 11 sts, taking up the back thread only of sts below; 3 sc in back thread of next st; 1 sc in back thread of each of the next 11 sts; sk 2 sts. Repeat from (•) 7 times... the last time, sk only 1 st at end of point; 1 sc in each of last 2 sts, taking up both threads of st below. (The first and last two stitches are taken on both threads of st to prevent edge from curling.') Rows 3 and on to finish: Repeat row 2 instructions for entire work on afghan. Darn in all ends neatly. Place colors in this order: Rows 1-2-3-4 — Color A (2 ridges), rows 5-6-7-8 — Color B (2 ridges), rows 9-10 — Color C (1 ridge). Repeat ripple color pattern starting with 4 rows Color A and ending with 2 rows Color C until afghan is completed. This is really a very simple afghan to crochet and a real show stopper if the right colors are used. The pattern can be varied to use more colors and can be lengthened by using multiples of 5. Have fun! Next Week: A few Easter ideas — don’t forget to send yours in. CARD OF THANKS I would like to thank all my friends, relatives and neigh­ bors for their prayers, cards, flowers and visits while I was in the hospital and after returning home. Thanks to Dr. Pryor and Dr. Blair and all the nurses and nurses aids who gave me wonderful care while I was in the hospital. Gloria Hummell The following poem was written by Mrs. Lila Stevens, a senior citizen of Ver­ montville. She frequently shares her poetry with friends when she attends local meetings. Mrs. Stevens is a sister of the late Laurel Mathews. True Friendship True friendship is such a priceless gift It is hard to count its worth. It means someone to share our tears As well as share our mirth. It means someone whom you can trust To share our problems all, Someone who will give a helping hand When hardships do befall. It means someone who is pleased When fortune on us smiles, Someone who will travel down the happy road And trudge the weary miles. It means someone who will clasp our hand If we falter along life’s way, And who is ready to lift us up Vermontville news By Esther Shepard Don’t forget the change of date, Tuesday, April 14, for the Senior Citizens Potluck and Bingo at the Griswald room of the Congregational Church. Mr. and Mrs. James Spicer of Irish Rd. are the proud parents of a 6 lb. 7 oz. girl, Daniella Renee born at 1:30 p.m. March 25 at Pennock in Hastings. The grandparents are Mr. and Mrs. Elon Baker of East Main and Mrs. Virginia Spicer of W. Lawrence. The great-grandparents are Mr. and Mrs. Alfred Bennett. Daniella’s little brother, 3year-old Derek, has been with his grandparents Elon and Janet Baker. Miss Esther Shepard, Mrs. Patricia Ringnalda of Grand Rapids and Mrs. Paula Kimble of Sacanar went to Battle Creek, Saturday and stopped at the Red Loydger for dinner. Joseph and Grace Mar­ cotte of Hager Rd., daughter, Joan Clomielewski and children, Suis.e, Debra and Steve of West Chicago, were visiting here from Wednesday till Sunday. Also Uncles Merl, Fred and Aunt Alta Swift. Mrs. Olive Carey is at the Medical Care Facility in Charlotte. Relations from Hamion, Indiana, visited Mr. and Mrs. Marion Carey and Roger Sunday. April 5th dinner guests of Mr. and Mrs. Harold Benedict and Brenda were Mr. and Mrs. Fred Adams and family, of Horton, and Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Norrod, of Even though we should go astray. It means someone who will judge our acts In the kindest sort of way, Someone who takes us as we are As we go along day by day. If we can answer^true friendship’s test, We can proudly lift our heads, For there is no greater gift than this To the living or the dead. Battle Creek. Mrs. Robert Brimmer and Candi, and Mr. and Mrs. Stan Graham and sons, were callers. Sunday overnight guests were Mrs. Arnie Puckett and Kenny and Mrs. Mike Thompson and Shannon, of Dublin, Georgia. The latter 4 people also visited Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth Cates, in Charlotte, Mr. and Mrs. Russell Booker and Mr. and Mrs. Claude Van Blarcom. The Harold Benedicts were Tuesday and Wednesday guests of the Fred Adams at Horton. Mrs. Benedict “squared-off” for Cinque Adams first grade class at Horton and Zavtia Adams 5th grade class at Hanover. For all your INSURANCE NEEDS See or Call... TERESA JONES Eaton County youth can learn cartooning Eaton County young people can try their hand at cartooning during 4-H Ex­ ploration Days, June 18-20 at Michigan State University. Cartooning is one of more than 200 learning options offered at the three-day event. “The purpose of 4-H Ex­ ploration Days is to give youths a chance to increase their skills and knowledge in a subject of their choice,,r says Connie Green, Eaton County 4-H Program Assistant. Participants in the car­ tooning option will learn basic animation techniques and work with the necessary cartoon drawing tools. Each participant will create a cartoon character and learn ways to use it in newspapers and on posters. Cartooning is becoming a very popular art Action - Ads 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. SEPTIC TANK CLEANING : Approved Michiga Department by of Health. Caalnl Menzo Howe, Charlotte. Phone 543-0173. (tfn) form and is a fun way to express yourself. The cost of the three-day event is only $35, which in­ cludes meals, lodging and choice of learning option. Part of this will be paid by the Eaton County 4-H Council. Young people interested in attending 4-H Exploration Days should contact the Eaton County Cooperative Extension Service office, at 543-2310 soon. Participants have a much better chance of getting their first choice of options if they register early. TRUMBLE AGENCY vluto-Owners Insurance Vermontville h. 517-726-0634 or 7264580 NOTICE! There will be a MEETING of tlje... Wednesday Night MEN’S LEAGUE of the... Mulberry Fore Club House April 8th... at 7 p.m. - Anyone who might be interested in joining this league is most WELCOME! �The Maple Valley News, Nashville, Tuesday, April 7, 1981 — Page 11 ;*■i> xS, S xiCV, v,s V K rS«. *\ x\ afc' ,X *s? sX? .K KV' . S ns.s§ §? 1 X X’V X X. County residents invited to goat workshop Eaton County residents interested in learning more about dairy goats may at­ tend the 4-H Dairy Goat Leaders Workshop, April 25­ 26. Teen and adult leaders from throughout Michigan will participate in the workshop at Kettunen Center, the State’s leader­ ship training facility at Tustin. The workshop will provide an opportunity for leaders to exchange ideas about 4-H dairy goat programs, ac­ tivities and events, in an attempt to improve the quality of county dairy goat projects. “One aim of the workshop is- to collect program ideas and suggestions for a leader’s resource hand­ book,” says Nancy Diuble, Eaton- County 4-H Youth Agent. “The handbook will include ideas for record­ keeping system, slide presentations and goat product recipes.” Sessions on genetics and pedigrees, judging and selection, and housing and EATON COUNTY FARM AND HOME CALENDAR Sc Ntfcjj* VM £«»,» Ji ** Thursday, April 9 - 7:30 p.m. 4-H Horse Development Committee, Kardel Hall, Charlotte fairgrounds. Margaret Shanley of Galesburg, special speaker. Saturday, April 11-9 a.m. - 3:30 p.m. Solar Energy Workshop, Delta Township Hall, Lansing. Open to public. Saturday, April 11 - 4-H West-Side Style Revue, 4-H Building, Charlotte fairgrounds. 1 p.m. Registration; 7 p.m. Style Show. Monday, April 13-4 p.m. 4-H Drama Club, Cooperative Extension Office, 126 N. Bostwick, Charlotte. Monday, April 13 - 7:30 p.m. Teen meeting for planning activities, Extension Office, 126 N. Bostwick, Charlotte. Tuesday, April 14 - 7:30 - 8:30 p.m. 4-H Dog Training Session on Jr. Showmanship and Work Obedience, 4-H Building Auditorium, Charlotte fairgrounds. Thursday, April 16-6:30 p.m. - 9:30 p.m. 4-H Family Roller Skating, Adams’ Skating Center, Lansing Rd., Charlotte. BE A WINNER! u BEAT INFLATION! WORK YOUR OWN HOURS demonstrating ... MERRI-MAC TOYS, GIFTS, and HOME DECOR ITEMS. Wteaah t k !rii •AW ha nt ■kWi® ike el l«khfc»i |inih l» We need party plan demonstrators in this area. High commission. No investment, no de­ livering, no collecting. — CALL TOLL FREE NOW I — , 1-800-553-9077 or write... MERRI-MAC 801 Jackson St, Dubuque, Iowa 52001 ifliibwli swrf (jfK ea» iMUR* f ss< M M equipment will be included at the woikshop. In addition, an evening swap shop will provide participants with ideas and resource materials for use in their dairy goat projects. “Key resource people will discuss the various breed associations and how to set up county fairs and shows,” adds Diuble. For more information on the workshop or other 4-H activities, contact Diuble at the Eaton County Cooperative Extension Service office, or call 543­ 2310. Reservations are needed by April 9 for the workshop. Spring is here, and so is ‘Youth Day’ John Deere Lawn Tractors your safety and comfort. A triple-safety system guards against accidental starts. And a safety switch automatically shuts off the engine if you leave the seat with the PTO engaged. There's an adjustable, padded seat mounted on two springs for an easy ride. And a roomy operator's area with 2-position footrests.1* Take care of mowing and bagging chores the easy way with a 108 or 111 Lawn Tractor. For snow removal and light grading, a 32-inch snow thrower and 42-inch front blade are also available. See us today for a John Deere G.W Sales 1138 4th Street, Lake Odessa, Ml. 48849 Phone 616-374-8835 Present and former Eaton County 4-H members may be eligible for $5,750 in college scholarship grants from private donors through the National 4-H Council and the Cooperative Extension Sendee. “4-H’ers pursuing a college education will find these scholarships especially helpful in today’s tight economy,” says Nancy Diuble, Eaton County 4-H Youth Agent. A $750 scholarship established in memory of Gertrude L. Warren, a pioneer 4-H Leader, will be awarded to one former or present 4-H member attending an accredited college, university, or technical or trade school. The recipient may be pur­ suing any recognized field of by Nancy Diuble, Ext. 4-H Youth Agent Dog training With spring in the air, it’s time to put the finishing session scheduled touches on entries for the second annual Eaton County The April 4-H dog working “Getting to Know You-th session will be held on Day”. Entry deadline is May Tuesday, April 14, from 7:30­ 1. Individuals, groups, clubs 8:30 p.m. at the 4-H Building and classes in grades K-12 .on the Charlotte can all exhibit in this Fairgrounds. The session is countywide activity, open to anyone who wants to scheduled for May 16, at bring their dog and work Fitzgerald Park in Grand with it. Two 4-H members Ledge. will conduct the session Students may display which will cover Jr. projects and do demon­ Showmanship and Work strations or performances in Obedience. For more information on any of the following categories: Natural History, the 4-H dog program, contact Eaton County Physical Science, the Agriculture, Performing Cooperative Extension Arts, Visual Arts, Crafts, Service at 543-2310. Creative Writing, Futures and Local History. Entires will be reviewed by judges and medallions awarded to various age and category winners. Workshops, lear­ ning center and special fun contests, such as frisbee golf, chicken flying and tricycle races, are also planned for Youth Day. More information and entry forms are available through local schools, the Cooperative Extension 4-H Program, Eaton County Parks, Senior Citizens Of­ fice, and the Intermediate School District. study but must have been influenced by 4-H to pursue a career. A $1,000 scholarship donated by the Educational Foundation ofAlpha Gamma Rho will be awarded to a current 4-H member who will enroll as a college fresh­ man this fall. The recipient must be planning a major in agriculture, forestry, veterinary medicine or a closely related field. Allied Mills, Inc. will award two $1,000 scholar­ ships to present or former 4­ H members enrolled as college juniors this fall who plan to major in animal science. Two former 4-H members currently enrolled in veterinary medicine can each earn $1,000 scholar­ ships provided by Champion Valley Farms, Inc., Recipe Division. All scholarship applicants must have completed at least one year of 4-H work. Winners will be selected by the Cooperative Extension Service and will be an­ nounced prior to the 60th National 4-H Congress, Nov. 29-Dec. 3 in Chicago. For more information about the scholarships, contact Diuble, at the Eaton County Cooperative Ex­ tension Service office, or call 543-2310. 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These tractors are designed for Eaton County youths eligible for college scholarships The deadline for the 4-H Exchange Trip to Kansas has been extended to Wednesday, April 15. The age of participants has also been changed. 4-H members who are 13 years old at the time of the trip will be eligible to go along with the older members. Participants will leave by bus on Thursday, June 25 and return Friday, July 3. While in Kansas, they will spend 5 days with 4-H families in Lyon County, and will also visit several places of interest. The trip will be a great opportunity to learn more about the life style of people in the rolling Flint Hills of east-central Kansas. It may also be the start of long-term friendships with the host families. Those interested in going should stop by the Extension Office, 126 N. Bostwick, in Charlotte and pick up an information form. The form, along with a small school picture, is to be returned Jay April 15. Don’t delay — do it today! Your Complete Headquarters For Feed • Fertilizer Seed • Pet Foods We have e... ... LAWN and garden SUPPLIES!! Farmer’s Feed Service Phone 945-9926 1006 E. Railroad PURINA 1 HOOK CHOWS II �Th* Maple Valley News, Nashville, Tuesday, April 7, 1981— Page 12 at your service T.J.’s opens in Nashville Folks in the Maple Valley area no longer have to drive to Lake Odessa to buy a pizza from T.J.’s. The company has opened a take-out branch in Nashville, located at Big George’s Party Store (formerly Southend Food and Beverage) at 637 S. Main. The Nashville location of T.J.’s Pizza serves subs and wet burritos in addition to pizza. Hours of business are from 4-11 p.m. Sunday through Thursday and from 12 noon to 1 a.m. on Friday and Saturday. And if response warrants, T.J.’s is con­ sidering the possibility of opening at 11 a.m. on Friday and Saturday instead of at noon. The Nashville store is managed by Patrick O’Rielly. Doug Knoll is the assistant manager. Em­ ployees are Nanette Miller, Helen Crabtree, Michelle Frith, Jan Hoffman, TJ Leonard Eaton, and Hoss Meehan. T.J.’s opened its Lake Odessa store in a converted sport shop in May of 1979. Last summer, extensive renovation was completed and T.J.’s now seats up to 90 people at a time. The Lake Odessa store specializes in pizza and wet burriors, but also serves many other items. T.J.’s is planning to build a new restaurant in Lowell this spring. ilCHE£S£ PIZZA deluxe MUSHROOMS UMBO A SUB PINEAPPLE SALAMI tomatoes » » r jr 16 The friendly staff at the new Nashville Take-out includes (from right) Pat O’Rielly, manager; Leonard Eaton, Nanette Miller, and Douglas Knoll. (Maple Valley News photos by Elaine Gilbert) Eaton Extension Council meets — by Margaret Ann Ross, Ext. Home Economist Placing a deluxe pizza into the oven are TJ. Pizza employees Nanette Miller and Leonard Eaton. WE ARE ACCEPTING BIDS until... April 30,4:00 P.M. on an International Motor Grader (pony) and a Baughman Salt Spreader No. 501 Items can be seen at the Village Garage, located at the north end of West Alley. The Vermontville Village Council reserves the right to reject any or all bids. REG. POLLED HEREFORDS PER­ FORMANCE POLLED HEREFORD ASSOCIATION ANNUAL SPRING SALE, APRIL 11, ALLEGAN VERMONTVILLE VILLAGE COUNCIL TESTED, BULLS, HEIFERS, COWS WITH CALVES, SOUTH­ WESTERN MICHIGAN COUNTY FAIRGROUNDS. SHOW 9:30 A.M., SALE - 12:30 P.M. 763-9957. Eaton County Extension Homemakers Council met recently for their bi-monthly business meeting conducted by Judy Locke, president. Vice president, Claudia Brown, Eaton Rapids, tabulated the reports of group activities in the work areas of health, citizenship, international, safety, cultural arts, family life and membership. Agnes Hill suggested that each of the 10 study groups choose and specialize in just one of these work areas for 1981-82. Announcements were made regarding the Spring Tour on May 13, and Caribbean Cruise meeting on April 29. Sue Schulze discussed Extension Homemaker participation in “hap­ penings” at the old Cour­ thouse during Michigan Week. Two new study groups were recognized as represented by Marge Starkey, Charlotte, and Sue Dormer of Vermontville. Elected or continuing as officers for 1981-82 were: Claudia Brown, Eaton' Rapids, president; Eleanor CLIP AND SAVE WELDING CLINIC Invite a Friend or Neighbor LEARN FIVE WAYS TO WELD Sponsored by Nashville Hardware in > co z See latest welding techniques for equipment repair PLUS demonstrations of amazing, new, easy-to-use welding equipment. No charge. No obligation. o nj 3> Even if you weld only occasionally, you will find this clinic informative, interesting fun and a way to save money on equipment repairs. PLACE Af... m 8:00 P.M. NASHVILLE HARDWARE & SPORTING GOODS, Inc. DIRECTIONS: Meet and hear welding experts from Century Mfg. Co., world leader in maintenance welding equipment for the farm and home shop. 105 N. Main St. Clinic participants will be invited to try these new weld­ ing techniques using various materials. Easy-to-do overhead welding will be included in the demonstra­ tions as well as the use of modern welding electrodes for AC/DC welding. Coffee and donuts will be served during an intermission. And a special drawing will be held. No obligation or charge. Homemaker of the Year at the Eaton County Fair. Each of the groups chose another group to entertain during 1981-82 as a means of sharing ideas and promoting greater understanding of the county Extension programs. Solar workshop to reduce energy bills by Allen Krizek, County Ext. Director Now that the warmer weather has arrived, the Eaton County Cooperative Extension Service is ad­ vising homeowners to start preparing for the upcoming winter. Solar energy systems and other home energy conservation im­ provements should be planned and installed during the spring and summer months. According to Extension Director Allen Krizek, many people were shocked with the costs to heat their homes this past winter. Oil and gas bills in excess of $250 per month were not unusual. Un­ fortunately conventional space heating will continue to increase in cost in the foreseeable future. Solar energy, however, is becoming more economical. Government tax incentives, the wide availability of manufactured equipment, and the cost of fossil fuels, has made solar energy cost effective under Michigan conditions. To learn more about solar energy interested persons are invited to attend a free Solar Energy Workshop, scheduled for Saturday, April 11, from 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. The workshop will be held in the Delta Township Hall, located at the intersection of West Saginaw and Canal Road in Lansing. Featured topics include: Solar Water Heating; Retrofitting Solar to Existing Homes; Cost Ef­ fectiveness of Solar In­ stallations; and Financing and Tax Incentives for Energy Conservation Im­ provements. For more information, contact the Eaton County Extension Office at 543-2310 . or 645-2351. Sunfield Belles & Beaux Sunfield Belles & Beaux are having a square dance Saturday, April 11 at the Mulliken Elementary School. Rounds by Artha Shaw at 7:30 and Squares by Bud Dickerson from 8:00 to 11:00. Everyone welcome. Bismark Boosters The Bismark Community Boosters will meet April 11 for potluck supper at 7. Van Blarcom and Graham Committee. For the program, Steve Stanton will show some of his antique music boxes and tell about them. SOFTBALL PRE-SEASON TOURNAMENT: May 1, 2 and 3 — Get tuned up for league play. 12 teams, sanctioned umpires. $75 and 2 balls. Ph. 517-852-9867 or 517-852-1805, Nashville, between 6 p.m. and 11 p.m. (4-7) O CO 3> THURSDAY, APRIL 9th TIME: Balaam, Olivet, vice president; Sue Schulze, Charlotte, secretary; and Anna Mae Conley, Charlotte, treasurer. Mary Jean Baker urged all Extension Study Groups to have a candidate for REGISTER NOW BY CALLING 852-0713 INVITE A FRIEND OR NEIGHBOR SPORTING jO HARDWARE e V# 814 • 349 • 000 CLIP AND SAVE Bushre Plumbing • Residential Repair * Installation • New Construction • Remodeling • Sewer and Drain Work • Water Heaters • Water Softeners • Gas Piping • Pipe Handrails • Welding FOR ALL YOUR PLUMBING & PIPING NEEDS Call... Carl Bushre — LICENSED MASTER PLUMBER — 726-0036 �The Maple Valley News, Nashville, Tuesday, April 7,1981 — Page 13 Rep. Gilmer speaks to Nashville Chamber Wednesday State Representative Donald Gilmer (R-55th) will speak to the Nashville Chamber of Commerce after a 7 p.m^dinner Wednesday (April 8) at the Steak House Restaurant. Gilmer will discuss the legislative tax-shift plan which will face Michigan voters on a May 19 ballot. A question and answer session will follow his presentation. The public is invited to to stop in after the dinner to listen to Gilmer’s talk. Barry County Extension Calendar of Events April 8 - 4-H Horse leaders meeting, 7:30 p.m., Extension Office, Hastings. April 13 - 4-H Advisory Council, 8 p.m., Extension Office, Hastings. April 14 -TelFarm Training Meeting, 9:30 a.m., Countryside Inn, Battle Creek; reservations required by April 8. April 15 - TelFarm Training Meeting, 9:30 a.m., United Methodist Church, 420 W. Michigan Avenue, Paw Paw; reservations required by April 8. April 17 - Good Friday - office closed in afternoon. April 19 - Happy Easter. NOTICE H J ARI COLLINS is working at... Nancy’s Beauty Shop VERMONTVILLE — Thursday & Friday 9-5 Call her for an appointment 726-0330 s s ?% sjfe' t k u!* ■ *•»> » The Easter eggs we love to color! Plain white eggs are so much duller. NAME___ ADDRESS AGE PHONE ; !* * !r®ta( tten Z’*MM ^fctiffbl ■*liSL Bunny painting egg — bright colored eggs so pretty and neat making Easter a special treat. Easter often brings the first signs of spring and lots of other nice things. NAME__________________ NAME ADDRESS ADDRESS AGE , PHONE AGE PHONE MACE PHARMACY JOHNSON’S FURNITURE CURTIS CRAFT CENTER 207 Main St., Nashville — Ph. 852-0845 112 N. Main, Nashville — Ph. 852-9594 205 S. Main, Nashville — Ph. 852-9338 An Easter egg you'll love to color, a favorite New chicks from small eggs hatch; they love to run in the briar patch! Ml Hfem *■1 nniwa Br^ Idiii &w ■m in'iiip! [d* itanH' ■t Jjglw *° hMj* &• i *0**^5‘JJ >5? I*>ll*I#*l< f bJ0lf a $ thing to do at Easter time. NAME. ADDRESS AGE PHONE NAME ADDRESS AGE PHONE New chicks from small eggs hatch; they love to run in the briar patch! NAME ADDRESS AGE PHONE IRENE’S BEAUTY SHOP MARATHON C-STORE CARL’S MARKET 204 N. Main. Nashville — Ph. 852-9107 Main St., Nashville 999 Reed St., Nashville — Ph. 852-1621 �The MopIvVallay News, Nashville, Tuesday, April 7, 1981 — Page 14 1981 OPENING - Men’s Slow Pitch Softball Tournament, May 16 & 17, entry fee $75 plus one new ball. Entry fee must be in by May 6. ASA rules, Nashville, MI, for more information call (517) 852-9564. Right-to-Life meeting The regular meeting of the Barry County Right to Life will be April 13, 7 p.m., held at the Grace Wesleyan Church, 1302 'S. Hanover, Hastings. For more in­ formation, . phone 945-5668, Hastings. uto Service CENTER HELP NEEDED For parking & traffic control Saturday, April 25 for... Syrup Festival in Vermontville. — MUST BE 16 or older — Call... Vernon Trowbridge OR... 726-0569 ■" [KEEP KEEPYOUR YOURCA CA 726-0573 W Trowbridge Service 25th anniversary The family of Bryce and Amanda MacDonald requests the honor of your presence at a 25th wedding anniversary open house, April 12, 2 to 5 p.m. at the Bismark Community Bicig., corner of Bismark Hwy. and Round Lake Rd., Ver­ montville. Easter Cantata The Nashville United Methoidst Church choir and friends will perform an Easter Cantata, Jesus Lives Forever, April 12, at 4 p.m. at the United Methodist Church. All are welcome, refreshments afterwards. Kids movies set for spring break at Nashville Library The Nashville Friends of Chief,” and “Hang Gliding.” at two different time slots on Then on Friday, April 10, both days. The first showing the Library will be presenting two days of children are welcome to will be from 2 to 4 p.m. and movies for children of all view two episodes of Johnny the other from 6 to 8 p.m. Everyone is welcome to Tremain, “Chimpanzees,” ages on April 8 and April 10, and “The Mole and the come and see all of the during spring vacation. movies or any one of these The movies will be shown Hedgehog.’’ The movies will be shown films. in the Putnam Library (upstairs) in Nashville and are free to everyone. On Wednesday, April 8, the Children’s movies Friday in Vermontville movies scheduled to be Four movies for children Friends of the Library group shown are: “Steam Boat will be shown from 2 to 4 and will include “Choo Willie, “House of Won- p.m. Friday, April 10 at the Choo” featuring the Little ders,” “Ransome of Red Vermontville Public Rascals. Library. Also shown will be “Busy The films are being Bodies,” “Growing Pains,” presented by the local and “Swiss Miss.” NASHVILLE RESIDENTS There will be a public hearing ... It’s a girl... THURSDAY, APRIL 9,1981 at... 7:00 p.m. Don and Karen Hickey of Scipio Hwy. are the proud parents of a baby girl born March 18 at 6:06 p.m. at St. Lawrence Hospital in Lansing. She weighed 8 lbs., 14 ozs., 2114 inches long and 15 named Amber Rae Brook. The new baby is welcomed home by her sister, Shannon Renae,,4l4Grandparents on the maternal side are Mr. and IWrs. Eugene Fisher; greatgrandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Joe David, all of Vermontville. Great - great - at the Community Center in Nash­ ville for the planned use of Federal Revenue Sharing monies in con­ junction with the 1981-82 fiscal year budget for the Village of Nashville. 130S. Main St., Vermontville - Ph. 726-0569 SUSAN M. CORKWELL, VILLAGE CLERK LOOK ii NEW! grandmother, Nellie Re of Hastings; and great grandparents Mr. and Mrs. Fay Fisher of Nashville. On the paternal side, grandparente are Mr. and Mrs. Ray Hickey; grand­ mother Jean Hickey; and great-grandparents Mr. and Mrs. Joe Hickey, all of NashCARD OF THANKS Many thanks to Dr. Spindler, Dr. Den Hartog and all the fine nurses on the third floor of Peqnock Hospital who were so kind and helpful through my three stays (three operations) there. Thanks also to Rev. Putnam and our friends for their visits, cards, and calls, and to the Lions Club and the United Methodist Church for the beautiful plants and flowers. God bless all of you! ' Arthur Bateman Nashville (Apr. 6-’81 Action-Ads WATER HEATERS FOR SALE: Gas or electric. Nashville Hardware, phone 852-0713. (tfn) WANTED: Odd jobs — trim trees, haul trash, fill sand boxes, repair lawn mower, rake lawns, also have truck for hauling. Ph. 726-1149, Vermontville or 852-9135, Nashville. 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Main Street, Nashville Phone 852-9500 A message from the Michigan Department of Agriculture and this newspaper. © 1980 MPA �The Maple Valley News, Nashville, Tuesday, April 7, 1981 — Page T5 Bellevue holds Kindergarten Round-Up April 22 On Wednesday, April 22, the Bellevue Schools will hold Kindergarten Round-Up for parents in the Elemen­ tary Lunchroom from 1:30­ 2:45 p.m. The following activities are planned: (1) Submission of Birth Certificate and Registration. (2) A presentation of curriculum. (3) Scheduling of a classroom visit and vision screening. Health suggestions by an Eaton County School nurse. (5) Distribution of a readiness checklist. If you have not received previous mailings and have a child who is eligible for kindergarten this fall (age 5 by December 1,1981), please call the school office, 763­ 9435, or mail your child’s name, birthdate, address and parents’ name to Bellevue Elementary School, Bellevue, Michigan 49021. Our favorite is the Easter Bunny; the gifts he hides are very funny! uj' NAME ADDRESS Mi jK jK 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 NAME Grain Outlook! ■^5 ^tailin' . by John Baer, Ext. Ag Agent Corn and soybean supplies are currently fairly tight, but ■M■■o■lt^at could change in the not too distant future The amount of corn going Illi lii i Mi into reserves during Wthtat|bDecember and January Gat boosted levels to nearly a 111® Wit billion bushels. This has — caused some concern about potentially heavy sales in intwApril. Farmers have until April xr'f'‘K“ 15 repay the loans which have been interest-free since early December. Con­ Ed 1 "sidering the high pate of Nil®1® interestt on commercial •ft U-E ESlf*' US S PROFESSIONAL BUSINESS DIRECTORY LIMESTONE & MARL (Delivered and Spread) CRANEWORK •■Drainage Ditches• Farm Ponds DARRELL HAMILTON it 3, NASHVILLE PH. 852-9691 FOR PROFESSIONAL INSURANCE PLANNING Coll...THE HECKER AGENCY 225 N. MAIN - NASHVILLE PHONE 852-9680 VERMONTVILLE VILLAGE COUNCIL MEETINGS 1st Thursday each month At 7:30 P.M. Vermontville Public Library Public invited to attend. DAN« DAN'« WATER SOFTENER SALES and SERVICE Dependable service on all makes and an models. FREE WATER TEST! I Reasonable Fees!! (517)852-9564 — NASHVILLE — Ask for Dan 11 loans, farmers will not be eager to pay back before the expiration date. To soften the effect, Secretary Block announced that the loans will be extended by 30 or 60 days. During the extended period, farmers will be charged 15 to 15*?fe percent interest. USDA’s most recent balance sheet on the 1980 corn crop shows a carryover of 1.6 billion bushels. When combined with a 6.6 billion bushel crop, this gives an 8.2 billion bushel supply. Feed use is expected to be 4.4 billion, down about 10 percent from last year. Food, seed and industrial uses are projected at .8 .billion and exports at 2.6 billion bushels. This leaves .6 billion bushels as the carryover. This is about 7 percent of annual use, which is considered to be “pipeline” levels. The USDA is sticking by its farm price forecast of $3.25-$3.60 per bushel for the 1980 corn crop. Farm prices in eafly February were around $3.15 per bushel, so it would ap­ pear that the average will be closer to the lower figure. The soybean supply also remains tight but less tight than the corn supply because stock levels on soybeans are traditionally low. Ending stocks for the 1980-81 crop year are expected to be about 200 million bushels, according to the USDA, or about 11 percent of annual use. Though this is well below the 359 million bushels carried into the 1980-81 crop year, it is still above the levels for the 1976, 1977 and 1978 crop years. Export? are lagging because ofa reaction to prices in the European economic community and also because conditions have been favorable this winter for the Brazilian soybean crop. On Easter Day the choirs sing, while the church bells softly ring. ADDRESS ADDRESS AGE PHONE AGE PHONE Sugar Hut Cafe Johnny’s Food Mart 174 S. Main, Vermontville — 726-1040 160 S. Main, Vermontville — 726-0640 Eggs in hand, he’s off to hide the eggs for you. The Easter bunny is dressed in her best ready for the big day. NAME NAME. ADDRESS ADDRESS AGE AGE PHONE Vermontville Hardware 131 S. Main, Vermontville Ph. 726-1121 PHONE Nancy’s Beauty Shop 157 S. Main, Vermontville — 726-0330 �The Maple Valley Newt, Nashville, Tuesday, April 7, 1981 — Page 16 we're doinq our Oriental secrets of Stjr Fry Chicken to save you food dollars! 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Box A, Nashville, Michigan Phone 945-9554 (Hastings) The Maple Valley News, Nashville, Vol. 109 - No. 46 - Tuesday, April 21, 1981 Parades, Arts & Crafts, Talent Show highlight Syrup Festival Pure maple syrup will be flowing over hundreds of golden brown pancakes this weekend as the tiny village of Vermontville rolls out a “sweet” red carpet to welcome thousands of guests to its 41st annual Maple Syrup Festival. ‘‘Michigan’s Maple Magic” is the theme of this year’s celebration which gets underway at 6:30 p.m. Friday (April 24) and con­ cludes late Sunday af­ ternoon. Hospitality is a big attraction in addition to two parades, amusement rides, arts and crafts exhibits, old­ time melodramas, dancing, maple syrup demon­ strations, contests and much more. A fantastic program '— packed with activities and entertainment — has been planned for the event, said Hildred Peabody, a festival program coordinator. Friday The official opening of the festival is the 6:30 p.m. talent show which will be staged downtown. A full slate of acts will be featured in the four divisions of competition. Winners will appear during Saturday’s program. Saturday Festivities will begin Saturday (April 25) at 9:30 a.m. with a welcome from various local officials. Dutch dancing will take over the street in the heart of the village with the '9:45 per­ formance of the West Ottawa Dutch Dancers from Holland, Michigan. A delightful children’s parade will step-off at 10:30, followed by the 11 a.m. coronation of the 1981 Syrup Festival Queen Rachel Hartenburg and the presentation of her court. Recognition will also be given to the late Mrs. Olive Corey and Mrs. Bernice Curtis; Mrs. Corey passed away recently but her son will accept a plaque recognizing her for being involved with syrup making for 61 years and with the festival since its beginning. Mrs. Curtis also will be honored for her role in syrup producing for 32 years and for being involved With the festival since its beginning. During the noon hour, the popular Scottville Clown Band, comprised of men and women will perform. The group will be participating in the grand parade too. At 12, winners of maple products and festival contests will be announced. Music by Al’s One Man Variety Band featuring Allen Mott of Cassopolis will highlight entertainment at 1 p.m. on the outdoor stage. A big parade line-up will begin winding its way through the village at 2 p.m. Leading the entries will be Mrs. Curtis who will preside as parade grand marshal and will ride through town in an antique car. Former syrup festival queens also have been invited to par­ ticipate in the parade. The West Ottawa Dutch Dancers will perform again at 4 p.m. Dancing shoes are in order for the evening — at 7:30 when square dance lovers from all around are invited to join in the fun at the Maple Valley High School; and at 9 'when round dancing starts at the village’s historic opera house. Other events on Saturday (from 9-8) and Sunday (9-4) are a large arts and crafts show featuring about 75 exhibits, demonstrations, and sales at the Maplewood School. Attractions .will include stained glass, handthrown pottery, weaving, oil paintings, antique phonographs, spinning, glass cutting, candles, quilts, candy making and much more. The Women’s Club will hold a tea at the library from 2-5 p.m; on Saturday. Melodramas will be presented several times at the opera house Saturday under the direction of Dorothy Carpenter. The Farmyard Zoo will have lots of live animals thanks to a local 4-H group. The “zoo” is a fun-place to take the youngsters and it will be open from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Saturday. And for a very sweet treat, the area maple syrup producers will be selling syrup and other goodies Saturday and Sunday. Carnival rides by Crown Amusement will be operating from 6 p.m. Friday through Sunday evening. The village’s historical museum will be open from 2 to 5 p.m. Friday and from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturday. Admission is free and two special attractions are planned on Saturday in aton to viewing vewng the te addition countless interesting ar­ tifacts. Mrs. Duane Tirrell of Charlotte will be demon­ stating her New Zealand spinning wheel throughout the day and Nyle Dean will be appearing in Indian garb and make-up when he ex­ plains how the Indians use to make maple syrup. Dean’s great-grandfather had Chippewa indians for his nearest neighbor when he settled in Kalamo Township in 1837. Nyle vividly remembers the stories his grandmother told him of their contacts with the In­ dians. Helicopter rides will offer a view of the rolling beauty of the countryside plus a bird’s eye-view of Ver­ montville which has been compared to the charm of New England. Sunday Union Church services are scheduled to be held out­ doors at 10:30 a.m. Sunday, weather permitting. At noon, Al’s One Man Band returns to the' stage for more entertaining music and at 1 p.m. a variety of fun contests will get started. Arm wrestling is new to the festival agenda this year. Other popular events like wood chopping, the pancake derby, and the garden tractor pull are slate to'fill the afternoon with fun. Delicious Food Hospitality and delicious food are annual festival highlights. A sampling of the “menu” includes roast beef or ham dinners at the Congregational Church (also ham and -roast beef sand­ wiches Saturday); steak sandwiches and chicken from the Lions Club; chicken barbeque Saturday at the Methodist Church; Pan­ cakes and sausage by the Maple. Valley Band Boosters at the Firebarn Saturday and Sunday; Pancakes and sausage at the American Legion Post (upstairs) Saturday; Sloppy Joes and hot beef sandwiches (and free coffee) Saturday by the Order of Eastern Star. Vermontville rolls out the Sweet" carpet - This Weekend �The Maple Valley News, Nashville, Tuesday, April 21,1981 —Page 2 Nashville News “I wish to express my appreciation for the very fine article that you wrote on my grandfather on your page, Memories of the Past.” Those are the words of Mrs. Dorothy Stasi of Portland, Oregon, who wrote last week to thank us for our Feb. 24th piece on Emory Parady, an early Nashville resident who, as a young cavalryman, had helped capture John Wilkes Booth, assassin of President Lin­ coln. Pvt. Parady was among a unit of 26 enlisted men who trailed Booth to Virginia, and he was one of two soldiers who dashed into a burning barn near Port Royal to carry the mortally wounded Booth outside, and heard the assassin’s last whispered words. Five years later, Parady arrived in Nashville, established himself in the bootmaking trade and subsequently became village president, township supervisor, postmaster and justice of the peace, in addition to holding other posts from time to time. He was a highly respected businessman. The Parady family lived in Nash­ ville 37 years, moving to Portland, Oregon in 1907. (Emory and his wife, Frances, had five children — all ofwhom also relocated on the West Coast.) Wrote Mrs. Stasi: “I have a very beautiful quilt, made of the old black silks and em­ broidered and lined in gold... made by the neighbors and friends in Nashville for my grandmother and given to her when they left Michigan. The different (quilt) blocks have the initials and dates embroidered on them of the (person) who made each one.” The Emory Paradys were maternal grandparents to Mrs. Stasi, who recalls accompanying her parents to Michigan as a young girl, on a trip she remembers as “very enjoyable and in­ teresting.” At that time, the family had friends and relatives all over Michigan. “Your paper," the Maple Valley News, was interesting to me and especially the (flood) pictures on the front page, as my mother used to tell of skating on Thornapple Lake,” wrote Mrs. Stasi. “The family subscribed to the Nashville News for some time after they moved (to Oregon).” During her grandfather’s years here, the News often carried ac­ counts of his personal recollection of the historic Booth capture. We still are getting some reader input on a Nashville Home Guard photo published in a recent Memories stoiy. Despite considerable effort in that direction, we were able to identify only 26 of the 38 men in the photo prior_to publication. Since that time, we’ve had numerous helpful calls offering additions and corrections to our listing. The earliest calls were reported in last week’s Nashville News column. Another contribution came this week from Dick Mason of Nashville, whose father, the lateC. O. “Ab” Mason, is in the photo. Dick believes the unidentified man at the extreme right in the 4th row is Bill Shupp; that the man we had labeled as Harry Williams may actually be Homer Ayres; that the man on the extreme left, 3rd row, may be Bert Pember; and that the unnamed fellow standing at the right end of Nashville SPRING CLEAN UP TUESDAY & WEDNESDAY...APRIL 28 & 29 TUESDAY & WEDNESDAY...MAY 5 & 6 If you live on an EAST-WEST STREET please have your trash at curbside for a TUESDAY pickup between the hours of 9:00 a.m. & 4:00 p.m. If you live on a NORTH-SOUTH STREET please have your trash at curbside for a WEDNESDAY pickup between the hours of 9:00 a.m. & 4:00 p.m. V- The Village Council encourages Village resi­ dents to separate recyclables such as glass, paper, metal and brush. Your cooperation on separating recyclables will determine the contin­ uation of this program. % the 3rd row is*Cl Jon neft.’T'lfcgeh-wiill be picked up at As we have nofef n the pmfi? curbside on two different we rely heaw|y «on reader days in two consecutive input for identification identific of old weeks. For homes on streets photos used in Memories and running east and west, the appreciate all the calls. This'' pick-up days will be picture is a classic example Tuesdays, April 28 and May of the sometimes weekly 5, between the hours of 9 difficulty we face in iden­ a.m. and 4 p.m. For those tifying old photos, though village residents living on most pictures do not nor­ north-south streets, trash mally feature that many will be collected on Wed­ individuals. We hope to have nesdays, April 29 and May 6, another opportunity to run within the same hours. The the Home Guard picture — village DPW crew will be correctly labeled — at some handling the job, and village future date. In the mean­ officials encourage local time, let this lesson be residents to sort their trash learned: identify and date to separate recyclable your personal photo materials, including glass, collections now, for the sake metal, and paper. This must of futurp generations. be done to make the trash Weather experts had readily acceptable at the predicted that Thornapple new transfer and recycling River would crest at about station, where the collection noon last Wednesday, but must be deposited. Brush, there was little flooding limbs, etc, also should be noticed in Nashville at that piled separately. Cost of time. Water was standing in having the DPW workers some of the low-lying areas sortthematerial would be so near the river west of Main' prohibitive that the program Street but nothing of serious would have to be discon­ The consequence. Old tinued in the future if Riverside ball field was residents do not cooperate, under water but the flooding warn village officials. There had not reached the new is no charge for the pick-up. currently park under Remember also that no development nearby. The household garbage will be former DeWitt home on the accepted in the trash east side ofthe river near the collection. dam was still high and dry, The Larry Corkwell family though water stood in sec­ of" Nashville is responsible tions of the front yard, while for the most recent conhomes facing Water Alley tribution to the local history sported water-logged back display at the Michigan and yards. All in all, the inun- Local History Room on the dation did not nearly equal second floor of the Putnam the amount of flooding Public Library. The Corksuffered locally as the result wells donated several of an unexpected February mementos of the family of thaw. However, as we write, the late Curtis and Inez more rain is predicted. (Smith) Wash of Nashville, Mr. and Mrs; Nate (La who were former residents Duska) Sheldon of rural of the present-day Corkwell Nashville and their grand­ home on State St. Among the daughter, Julie Michelle items given last week were Murphy of Morrison Lake, Army “dog tags” which Inez enjoyed a recent 2%-week wore while serving as a trip to Florida to visit military nurse during World relatives and friends. At War I. Also included in the Lakeland, they called on Don gift wefe large old-style high and Elaine Leonard; at school and college diplomas Melbourne, they visited La of Inez Smith, and several Duska’s another, Mrs. later-day photos of the Wash Virginia (Higdon) Keller; family. and at Port Malibar, they The Mayo-Evans Birthday enjoyed seeing La Duska’s Club met Thursday, April 9, sister and family, Doris and at the home of Grace Ritchie Lynn Hazelton, and -the of rural Bellevue. Grace Hazelton’s children who live served a delicious luncheon, in the area. The Michigan assisted by her daughter, visitors also called on La Laura Lee Kelly. Eleven Duska’s nephew and his members and two guests wife, Bruce and Kathy were present. Afterward a Higdon, who operate a business meeting was jewelry store in a new mall conducted, in which the club on Highway One north of agreed to donate $5 to both Melbourne. the Barry County and Eaton Mr. and Mrs. Paul Deller County cancer funds. The of Trenton were dinner afternoon was spent playing guests last Sunday of Mrs. bingo. The club will meet Melissa Showalter of Nash­ next on May 14 with Lorene ville. Loomis of Charlotte, with Jo Betty Pierce of Nashville Woudstra assisting the lost four pounds in one week hostess. The club’s annual to be named top weekly Sunshine Party will be a weight loss winner when June dinner meeting. God’s No-Munch Bunch met Mr. and Mrs. Adrien Monday for their weigh-in at Pufpaff of Nashville were in the Nashville Baptist Battle Creek last Saturday, Church. April 11, to attend the Mrs. Rick (Janet) Van wedding of Nanette King to Engen of Hastings will be Jack Noble of Kalamazoo. feted at a baby shower The bride is the daughter of Tuesday, April 28, at7 p.m. Mr. and Mrs. Bill King of at the Nashville Baptist Battle Creek, friends of the Church. , Pufpaffs. The ceremony was A family roller skating held at the First Baptist party at Adams Rink in Church in Urbandale. Charlotte is planned by the Mrs. Williard (Bessie) Nashville Baptist Church for Myers of rural Nashville Thursday evening, April 30.. underwent surgery last Hours of the event are 6:30 to Tuesday, April 14, at 9 p.m. Community Hospital in Nashville residents are Battle Creek and is reminded of the dates set for progressing nicely. She the annual Spring Clean-up expects to be home by the program. Trash (no gartime this appears in print. By Susan Hinckley Please remember to cheer the shut-ins with a card or call. Mr. and Mrs. Clarence Reid of Nashville were Saturday dinner guests of Mr. and Mrs. Ernie Withy of Kalamo. Sunday evening, the Reids were in Charlotte to visit their son, Vernon, and his wife, Jo Ann, in honor of the latter’s bir­ thday. Snowbirds returning to Nashville with beautiful tans last week were Donald and Elaine Leonard, who have wintered at Lakeland, Florida, since January. The United Methodist Council on Ministries will meet at 7 p.m. Tuesday, April 21, at the church, to be followed by an 8 p.m. meeting of the Administrative Board. The Builders Class of the United Methodist Church will meet at 8 p.m. Wed­ nesday, April 22, at the home of Mr. and Mr^. Wallace Graham of Curtis Road. Jack and Virginia Green and Mrs. Theresa Hess of Nashville were Easter Sunday dinner guests of Gary and Judy Rodocker and family of Kalamazoo. Gove Associates, the Kalamazoo-based firm which recently has been developing a design plan for Nashville’s business district, has scheduled a 7:30 p.m. meeting Thursday, April 30, at the Community Center in Putnam Park. At that event, the final downtown plan will be presented. Included in the plan will be results of a recent merchant survey conducted in Nashville by Gove; suggestions for both short and long range programs and policies for the improvement of the downtown as a whole; and information on how to make many of the proposed im­ provements a reality through a variety of funding sources. Planners Jack Howell and Tom Kostosky will conduct the session. On April 9, Kostosky and Gove architect Bill Abbe were in Nashville to meet with several interested businessmen to discuss specific improvements to their stores. Abbe was able to visually inspect each building from basement to roof and to give ideas on potential store-front fix-ups, tips on easy-to-do building maintenance, and rough estimates of the cost of specific improvements. The April 30 meeting is open to the public. All interested persons are encouraged to attend. The local Friends of the Library will be conducting a Spring housecleaning at Putnam Public Library on Thursday mornings from April' 30 through May 28. Volunteers are needed. If you can help, contact Mary Hay, FOL president The local FOL also will be conducting a book-mending session on Tuesday, May 12, from 10 a.m. until noon. Volunteers are welcome, and will be trained. Contact the library if you plan to attend. Several friends of Mrs. John (Janice) Mason of Nashville honored her recent birthday with a dinner at Mountain Jack’s in Lansing. Present to help Janice celebrate the occasion were Suzy Corkwell, Cathy Vessecchia, Sharon Furlong and Bonnie Roush, all of Nashville; Nancy Brenner of Sunfield; and Pam Frayer of Vermontville. Sunday callers on Mr. and Mrs. Vern (Fern) Hawblitz of Nashville were Paul Bell and daughter, Marcia, and Mr. and Mrs. Blair Hawblitz, local. Tuesday evening visitors at the Hawblitz home were Mr. and Mrs. Larry Hawblitz of Battle Creek, who rqpently returned from a 2-weeks vacation in Hawaii. On Monday, April 20, Larry was slated to be in Massachusetts to run in the 26-miie Boston Marathon, a famed annual event staged in conjunction with the celebration of Patriots’ Day. We hope to have a report of Larry’s finish time in the next issue of the News. He is a former local resident and 1955 PROFESSIONAL BUSINESS DIRECTORY LIMESTONE & MARL (Delivered and Spread) CRANEWORK /• Drainage Ditches • Farm Ponds DARRELL HAMILTON It, 3, NASHVILLE PH. 852-9691 FOR PROFESSIONAL INSURANCE PLANNING Cali... THE HECKER AGENCY 225 N. MAIN - NASHVILLE PHONE 852-9680 VERMONTVILLE VILLAGE COUNCIL MEETINGS 1st 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 TESTI I Reasonable Feesl! (517) 852*9564 — NASHVILLE — Ask for Danil — �The Maple Valley News, Nashville. Tuesday. April 21,1981 — Page 3 S 'wa ?.S^ ?S^ . ssss *is& S SI* Ry. ?uu £ V'91 *^1 s *^1 nns (J load. ■Green Uta Hitt the d lira * tea i'istin Ipjj. "J.fc tddriii! WI pjHj. ’ WH to ’ report ifa ■afar in iMt nialtl Mill «al resident a|S editbe Ui surrey fifty a hili nije ie$ for f the e; and dineality wan in »■ UKMIUI mi •DroinogeWe *FonM Nitaim itiimi Jack tety lOi in Mimi IHSUWMS M. mEKCwmw it in fith led tss MlilNI BMW® ihie Kb to ® I* $ M wiart graduate of Nashville High and family; at Corpus School. Christi, they were guests of Mr. and Mrs. Blair his cousins Carolyn and Mike Westergren, Dennis Sliter Hawblitz and Mr. and Mrs. Vem Hawblitz were Easter and Jeanette Jones; and at Donna, in the Rio Grande Sunday dinner guests of Mr. and Mrs. Dale Bishop and Valley, they visited Rosalie’s grandparents, former local family of Battle Creek. The 100th Anniversary residents Mr. and Mr;s. Committee of the Nashville Heber Foster. In addition, United Methodist Church the Murphys stopped at Columbus to see Mr. and will meet at 7:30 p.m. Monday, April 27, at The Mrs. George Ward who church. The committee has recently moved to Texas Nashville. Ac­ the responsibility of planning from an observance to mark the companying the Murphys on centennial of the local* part of the trip, in a second church, which was built in ' vehicle, were Mrs. Gloria 1881 and dedicated on Goodner, daughters Deb, Kate and Marcie, and a November 27 of that year. A hard frost predicted for friend, Miss Cathy Kraai, all last week did not materialize of Nashville. Mrs. Goodner and Nashville is fairly •and her family spent several bursting into bloom. Budding days at Mexia, Texas, signs of Spring are visiting her son, Nolan, who is employed there. Other everywhere! Sunday guests at the home former local young men who of Mr. arid Mrs. Leonard are working in the same area (Veda) Shull of Nashville as Nolan are Cam Jarrard, were Mr. and Mrs. Gaylord Don Pierce and Allan Later, Mrs. Dennis of Howell and his Gardner. mother, Mrs. Artie Dennis, Goodner, her daughters and local. A Monday visitor at Miss Kraai, joined the Murphys at Palacios for the the Shull home was Mrs. trip to Donna to visit the Grace Tarbet of Hastings. Mr. and Mrs. Austin Fosters. Together, they all Schantz of Nashville ac­ enjoyed a day-long shopping trip to Renosa, Mexico. The companied Mr. and Mrs. returned to Victor Schantz, Sr., local, to Murphyss Cadillac last Wednesday to Palacios and, the Goodners returned to Mexia before re­ visit Mrs. Edith Goodell. Mrs. Gunda Pennock of joining to begin a leisurely Nashville was an Easter trip back to Michigan via the Sunday dinner guest of her picturesque Ozarks.. On the Saturday evening daughter and family, Nancy and Randy Knowles and after their return home, the David Murphys were dinner children of Gun Lake. Rev. E. F. Rhoades was a guests of their daughter, guest pastor at Peace United Miss Cinda Murphy of Methodist Church at Lansing. Also present for the Barryville to serve com- occasion were the Murphy’s munion at Maundy Thursday other children: Mr. and Mrs. Jeff Murphy and baby services. Kathryn of Grand Ledge; The many friends of Mrs. Janice Roberts of rural and Les Murphy of East Nashville and her husband, -Lansing. Accompanying her grandparents the late William E. Roberts, grandparents home home for for a weekend Stay was little who passed away April 3, were shocked and saddened Kathryn. Senior citizens at the last week to learn of the death of the Roberts’ -21- Nashville Nutrition Site month-old grandson, Jimmy Monday enjoyed a demon­ in cut-flower Smith. The baby, son of Jeff stration (Roberts) arrangements, given by and Bobette Bobette (Roberts) Smith, died in Texas on April Dema Wright, an employee 13. Services were conducted of Nashville Flowers and here last Friday. William Jewelry. At the conclusion of Roberts died at age 42 the program, a drawing was following a lengthy illness, held and Clifford Brooks won his death occuring just ten the arrangement that Mrs. days earlier than that of his Wright had created. Other Community winners in the drawing were grandson. sympathy is extended to this Mrs. Bernice Engle, who received a corsage, and family in their double loss. Mr. and Mrs. David Austin Schantz, who won a (Rosalie) Murphy of Nash­ boutonniere. We received a letter last ville recently returned home from a 3-week motor trip to week from Mrs. Edna (Knoll) Williams of East Texas to visit relatives and friends there. At Palacios, on Leroy, expressing her ap­ the Gulf Coast, they visited preciation for a recent Memories story on the old their parents, Mr. and Mrs. Beigh School. Mrs. Williams Verlin Murphy; at Bay City, Texas, they called on his is a former local resident, sister, Mrs. Juanita Ware the daughter of Merrell and Nashville's final downtown plan to be presented at April 30 meeting— The Nashville Downtown Plan is in the last stages of preparation and will be presented in its final form at a 7:30 p.m. Thursday, April 30 meet at the Community Center in Putnam Park.' Planners Jack Howell and Tom Kostosky will discuss the highlights of the plan and specific ideas for physical improvements and possible funding sources. Earlier this month, a one day session was held with several downtown m er­ ants to discuss specific improvements to their buildings. Merchants who participated included Dave Mace, Jerry Brumm, Jerry Johnson, and Ardith Jordon. During the session, merchants ~ had the op­ portunity to talk with an architect from Gove Associates regarding their ideas for improving their Grace (Greenfield) Knoll. Edna was mentioned in the story and was in one of the group photos. After the piece was published, she received by Nancy Diuble, a letter from a former Ext. 4-H Youth Agent classmate, Mrs. Marion Eaton County individuals,, (Snow) Johnson of Charlotte. “1 sure enjoyed hearing groups, clubs and classes in from her,” wrote Edna. “It grades K-12 have until May 1 brought back memories. She to enter -projects and per­ told me about the Martin formances in the 1981 families and where they “Getting to Know You-th (now) live.” Mrs. Knoll is a Day”. Thecountywide Youth subscriber to the Maple Day will be held May 16, at Valley News and believes in Fitzgerald Park in Grand Ledge. sharing her joy with others. Students may make en­ “I have sent some of the News to my brother in tries in any of the following categories: Natural History, Tennessee and some to Mrs. Science, Robert (Veda Deeds) An­ Physical ^griculure, Performing erormng derson who lives in Mar­ ^Agriculture, Arts and Clowning, Visual shall,” added Mrs. Williams. Crafts, Creative “So many names brought Arts, Writing, Futures and Local her memories also.” History. All entries will be The village DPW crew was kept busy last week in­ reviewed by judges on May 16 and medallions awarded stalling a new water line on Philadelphia Street, near to various age and category Putnam Park- During recent winners. Students do not excavation in that area for .need to.be present. In addition to the judging the sewer expansion project, it was discovered that the old of entries, several other activities will take, place at water line was deteriorated. The final plan, to be discussed April 30, will in­ clude results of the businessperson survey that many merchants filled out. The plan will also include both long and short range programs and policies for the improvement of the downtown as a whole. In­ formation on how to make many of the proposed im­ provements a reality through a variety of funding sources will be given at the meeting. store fronts and backs, and the possibilities of renovating the unused upper stories of their buildings for apartments or other uses. Bill Abbe, Gove Architect, visually < inspected each building from the basement to roof; made comments on potential store front fix-ups; gave tips on easy-to-do building maintenance; and gave participating mer­ chants a rough idea of how much specific improvements might cost. 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Feighner — predates the printed word in the village. When the Nashville Business Register, considered to be Nashville’s first newspaper, made its debut in February 1870, E. J. Feighner’s photographic and ambrotype studio was advertised in the sheet as an established business. Certainly no one was better qualified than E. J. Feighner to snap Nashville’s fledgling village. early history. His family, the Twenty years after young Henry Feighners, arrived Emmanuel Feighner’s here in 1854, when there was family settled here, he was only one log house and a firmly established in his own crude saw mill operation on photographic business, as the north banks of the noted in a -Nashville News Thornapple. 'item of early May 1874: “E. As a lad, young Emmanuel J. Feighner has commenced absorbed the sights and business again with his office sounds of the untamed area, located over Smith & Putas white settlers put down nam’s hardware, where he is roots in peaceful co­ prepared to take all kinds of existence with their Indian pictures..” Less than a year later, later, neighbors. The densely wooded area south of the Emmanuel had secured new river, dubbed “Forest City”, facilities, according to a soon gave way to ax and saw Nashville News report dated and, in time, became the in early February 1875: “E. business district of the J. Feighner has moved into his new photographic gallery in the new brick block, and is taking his own picture every afternoon, out of pure pride and joy in his shining new quarters.” Among other 19th century Nashville photographers were A. S. Mount, A. J. Beebe and F. P. Morrison. The Van Nocker family also were noted photographers of that era. There was E. H. Van Nocker, and Orson and Ruby — the latter two in November 1898 also opened a gallery at Bellevue. Emmanuel J. Feighner, Nashville first commercial E. H. Van Nocker is photographer, and Mrs. C. M. Early were two of 171 remembered for the unusual subjects who comprised an early 20th century com­ staged scenes he captured on posite picture that was the brainstorm of her husband film through use of props. In - an innovative photographer who came to Nashville two faded photos now on in 1900 and soon cornered the market. Feighner was display in the Local Histoiy the son of a pioneer family; had witnessed the growth Room at Putnam Public of the village he later captured on film. In later life, he Library, Van Nocker’s talent was in real estate. is typified. In one picture, six young women enact a nur­ sing scenario, complete with fainting patient. Another portrays a bevy of charming young turn - of - the - century maidens enjoying a tea party, as they receive in­ struction in social graces from a prim and proper, but youthful-looking, teacher. In addition to creating picture stories, Van Nocker was ahead of his time in using techniques such as mirrored reflections. Another popular photographer of that period was C. J. Whitney, who had learned his trade in New York City and was labeled “an expert” by the News. In December 1898, Whitney opened a gallery over Kleinhans’ dry goods store (present-day Nashville Auto and Farm Supply). Less than a year later, the News announced that Whitney had purchased Van Nocker’s photograph studio on Main Street, “one of the most lucrative businesses in town.” (It is likely that this was the gallery of Orson and Ruby, as E. H. Van Nocker apparently produced photos here for some time after that November 1899 transaction.) An unidentified photo by C. J, Whitney shows Competition in the ornate props that were part of 19th century cabinet photography business was card photography. New York - trained Whitney was keen in those days, when labeled an expert when he opened shop here in 1898. f a mi 1 y por t r a it s He later sold to J. C. Hurd and the business eventually traditionally were done by was assumed by C. M. Early and consolidated into his professionals — before the existing gallery. time when cameras became Hanging in the Michigan and Local History Room at Putnam Public Library is the composite Nashville business community photo, mentioned in this week s Memories of the Past. The picture was donated to the library several years ago by Phyllis Rizor and and her her husband husband, the the late late Ira Ira James James Rizor Rizor, of Nashville. Nashville The composite was the brain-child brain-child of of C. C. M. M. Early, Early, aa progressive progressive and and enterprising young photographer who came to Nashville from Woodland in 1900. Pictures of Early and his wife are side by side in the bottom row, in the lower right hand corner of the composite, which features 171 individual oval-shaped photos of business-connected Nashville people of the early 1900's. common household equip­ ment available to all amateur shutterbugs. After Whitney purchased the Van Nocker gallery in 1899, C. M. Early of Woodland opened a studio in August 1900 in the. former Whitney quarters above the Kleinhans store. Early was an enterprising and progressive photographer, and seemed to know how to capitalize on a wide market in the com­ munity by snapping recreational and business events. “Photographer C. M. Early reports he has sold more than 100 pictures taken at the Farmers’ Picnic, but still has a few left at 25 cents,” advised the News in Sept. 1901. A forerunner to our present-day Labor Day celebration, Nashville’s Farmers’ Picnic was a major seasonal event of that era and offered any number of potential customers for Early’s prints of the oc­ casion. Shortly thereafter, Early located elsewhere on Main Street in what the News called “the most modern photographic studio in southern Michigan.” It was about that same time that Early came up with another profitable idea. He proposed that every man and woman in Nashville business or connected with any business in town, have an individual photograph taken. He then would prepare a large composite picture of the entire group. The result was a huge picture made up of 171 small oval photos of prominent Nashville people, and one must assume that Early sold several copies of the print to numerous subjects. (1981 note: One of these immense pictures is on display in the Local History Room at Putnam Public Library.) In addition, Early may also have realized a profit from individual print orders. What the innovative cameraman from Woodland had con­ ceived in the early part of the 20th century was a forerunner of the composite senior class photos which did not become popular in Nash- Charles Harshberger, a 20th century Nashville photographer, was responsible for many of the about.1910 photo postcards frequently used to illustrate Memories of the Past. His studio was in his home, the present Frieda Hecker-Dessa Handel residence on South Main.. ville until the 1920’s. Another promotion of Early’s, advertised in the News in 1907, was printing photos on cloth pillow tops for only $1. No story on the history of commercial photography in Nashville would be complete without mention of Joseph C. Hurd, an inventive and colorful local merchant who moved here in 1899 from South Haven to open a bicycle rental and repair shop. Hurd is credited with introducing many “firsts” to i Nashville — including the first commercial radio, the first ice cream cone, and the first auto. In 1902, Hurd was spinning arouncj town in a three-wheeled gasoline powered Thomas Tri-Auto. About eight years later, he opened a Ford Sales and Service agency on South Main, one of the first of its kind in this area. It was in May 1901 that Hurd bought out the photographic business of New York-trained C. J. Whitney, who perhaps was being overshadowed by the progressive promotions of Mr. Early. At any rate, Hurd purchased Whitney’s gallery Cont. on page 6 ProfeSssiolinal S J Styling Family. Ire2n04e W’s MBie SatuNtyh Sillhop (3 204 W. Main St., Nashville Phone 852-9107 �The Maple Valley News, Nashville, Tuesday, MACE Pharmacy HOWARD GOODENOUGH Qfweel & 207 N. MAIN NASHVILLE SUPPLIES FOR CAKE AND CANDY FOR ALL OCCASIONS! 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BOOMER VERMONTVILLE BIBLE CHURCH MAPLEGROVE BIBLE CHURCH REV. ROBERT G. TAYLOR 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 need* �The Maple Valley News, Nashville, Tuesday, April 21,1981 — Page 6 Don Williams is new Cubmaster Cub Scout Pack 3176 finally has a cubmaster. He is Don Williams. Mr. Williams has been involved with scouting for many years and was a cubmaster in Culver, Indiana for three years. Mr. Williams says he Don Williams Nashville VFW 8260 ★ DANCE * SATURDAY, APRIL 25 Health Department sets new hours- Music by...RICK RODRIGUEZ 9:30 P.M. to 1:30 A.M. Barry Eaton District Health Department an­ nounces its hours for April: Walk-in hours for coun­ seling, supplies and pregnancy testing, as well as appointments with our nurse practitioner, are 11:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Tuesdays and Wednesdays in Hastings. Evening clipic hours by appointment only the second and fourth Tuesdays from 6-9 p.m. Call 945-9516 for information or appointments. Teens welcome. Fees on a sliding scale based on in­ come. (New Health Department Address: 110 W. Center, Hastings.) Meaben & Guests Food in Kitchen HUUMLiCOUPQfr With this coupon receive... »500 off ANY PERM DarteM Rights - Angie E»ans Now thru Mother’s Day Hours: 9 to 8 Tues. & Thurs.; 9 to 5 Wed. & Fri.,- 9 to 4 Sot. "The Mirrors image" .Jills mhllolz miaae.. • zy1 j f°ron —*** <^_yappointment Hair Stylist for Men, Women & Children 111 N. Main, Nashville has always enjoyed working with scouts. The Cub Scout Committee is looking for­ ward to working with him. A roadside cleanup is planned for Saturday, May 2. Both Cub Scouts and Boy Scouts will be taking part in the cleanup. The boys will also be picking up newspapers and glass in town if it is placed at the curb by 9 a.m. on the day of the cleanup. Breakfast will be cooked and served to the scouts by their fathers at the Nashville VFW Hall before the cleanup. This month’s pack meeting will be held Thursday, April 23, at the Fuller Street School at 7 p.m. Please plan to attend as we are going to be planning our summer activities. Parents and cubs, we,need some ideas. Our next committee meeting will be held at the Community Building at Putnam Park on May 4, 7 p.m. We would like more parents to attehd. Remember, your boys won’t be Cub Scouts for very long and you should be involved in their activities and projects. The Cub Scouts have a paper drop at Carl’s /Supermarket. 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Darren Adrienne Melvin, Johnny’s Taking second places were Variety Store; Steve Fisher in the older age FiSher, Johnson’s Fur- Food Mart; Jamie Winchell, group and Retha Byrd for six niture; Brian Dumont, Sugar Nashville Auto; Shawn and under. They will receive Hut Cafe; Kim Tutt, Ver­ Carpenter, Curtis Craft montville Hardware; Chris Center; Michelle Heaton, $5 certificates. Bee Fabrics; Cevin Cornish, 9, .earned Gardner, Vermontville Sewing top honors in his division for Hardware; Kristy Aben- Michele Eastman, Thor­ the entry he submitted to droth, Irene’s Beauty Shop; napple General Store; and Schaub, Hecker Mirror’s Image. He resides Kathy Atkinson, Trowbridge Matt on Rt. 1, Hager Rd. Steve Service; Jennifer Tutt, Agency. Honorable Mention in the Fisher took second with an Carl’s Market; Lisa Long, entry at Carl’s Market Steve Steakhouse Restaurant; six and under division goes Faith Wells, Vermontville to Mancee Byrd, Maple Leaf is 8 and resides on E. 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Camper and. trailer mention. There are no prizes parking available. Come join to award for honorable the fun. Square Dance- TOP HAT CHIMNEY SWEEPS Memories of the past, — then located in a small frame building on the present-day site of Johnson’s Furniture store. Hurd soon constructed a 20x60 bicycle shop behind the studio. (In 1908-09 he moved the frame structures and built the present Hurd Block, which houses Johnson’s Fur­ niture.) Joe Hurd retained Whitney to work for him in his newlyacquired gallery, and, a bit later, also employed Ruby Van Nocker. Hurd was a man on the go, with many varied business interests, and it is uncertain how much photo work he actually did himself. His ads in the News boasted of the ability of his studio to duplicate any picture taken there in the last 20 years. “His stock of negatives, carefully filed, numbers more than 12,500,” advised the News in Sept. 1903. Obviously, these films predated Hurd’s tenure and perhaps that of Whitney and his predecessor Van Nocker. At Christmastime 1903, Hurd’s studio was labeled by the News as one oof the busiest places in town. “Joe says he still can take pictures an pctures and have them finished ns e iin time for Christmas gifts,” noted the News about a week before the holiday. The following Yule, a press of business at the Early gallery was noted by the News: “Early’s studio has already taken more than 50 sittings for Christmas photographs and is ex­ pecting a continued rush of business the next few weeks. Miss Elda Bue MssEda Buel iss helping e out during the holiday upsurge in business..” A few months later, Joe Hurd sold his photo gallery to concentrate on bicycles and autos. • “C. M. Early has purchased J. C. 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Come early and bring this ad to: Johnson’s Furniture 112 MAIN STREET Nashville, Michigan THURSDAY, April 23,1981 HOURS: 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. i >. b We use Kodak paper... fora good look. �The Maple Valley News, Nashville, Tuesday, April 21.1981 — Page 7 Local creative writing winners announced by Susan Hinckley > k «h y^'; X ***^ 5 fe1* S*«l« l 5e ul?at S ua ‘&&■ 5^ ch S*tj Albina * kt in k’ftimto NWI; ThegiftonlyYOUtao^ Wt()lOi 01 Budding young authors from the Sth and 6th grades at Kellogg Street School and the Nashville Christian Academy recently were given an opportunity to demonstrate their talents in a Creative Writing contest sponsored by the Friends of Putnam Public Library. Sixty-nine entries written by 48 children were submittetTin the competition. Rules allowed the youngsters multiple entries, limited to one each in the categories of poetry, true stories and short fiction. Mary Hay, FOL president, announced the top ten winners Thursday. All are students at Kellogg School. Winners in the poetry division were x Scott Scramlin, Penny Ward, and Robin Tobey. Scot’s entry, entitled “Cat”, was dedicated to Seth Thomas, the Scramlin’s family pet. Robin Tobey’s verse was an inspirational piece about “Remem­ bering”, and Penny Ward’s rhyme was entitled “Can­ dy”. Jackie Dilliner was the only winner in the true story category, taking top honors with her account of a sur­ prise gift in “The Mystery Box”. In short fiction class, Kim Bahs was one of six winners. She wrote of an immigrant girl adopted by an American farm family. Other fiction winners were Jodi Spidel’s fanciful family-life tale, entitled “The Toast Man and His Wife; Scott Pixley’s brief piece on “Dancing Pants”, and fantasy stories entered by Shelley Cardenas (“Siver Wings”), Lisa Endsley (“20 Feet Tall”), and Danielle Burg (“The Land of the Happy”). In announcing the winners, Mrs. Hay expressed ap­ preciation for the interest the students had demon­ strated in the writing con­ test. “We had many ex­ cellent entries,” commented Mrs. Hay. She said it was difficult to narrow the top entries down to ten. Assisting Mrs. Hay with the judging were Mrs. Mildred Morris and Mrs. Joy Peake, both of Nashville. As a reward for placing in the top ten, the young writers will have an opportunity Wednesday, April 29, to tour The Reminder office and plant in Hastings, where several weekly newspapers are published, including the Maple Valley News. In addition, the top entries will be published from time to time in future issues of the Maple Valley News, to allow the budding young authors to see their work in print. Here are some of the winning entries: CAT To Seth Thomas (Our Cat) by Scot Scramlin An orange and white animal, With soft fur, Making a very, Purry-purr. Running around, In the house, Chasing after, An invisible mouse. Eating and sleeping, All day long, Singing that very, Purry song. This mystery animal, Who’s kind of fat, Is known to us as, Seth Thomas Cat. Short True Story: THE MYSTERY BOX by Jackie Dilliner I had a long, hard day at school. A day with Mr. Hustwick is tiring. When I goj home, I went straight up to my room. But when I got there, there was a big box on my bed. There was a note on the box that read: “Wait till we get home to open this package. Love, Mom and Dad.” I couldn’t wait till they got home. I went downstairs and had an apple. My sister knew what it was, but she wouldn’t tell me. So, I went into the living room and turned on the T.V. Mom came home and started supper. I ran out to the kitchen and asked if I could open it now. But, she told me that it wouldn’t be fair if Dad couldn’t see me open it. So, I waited a little longer. When Dad got in, he was very hungry. So, I waited till after supper. Then, after supper, I went up to my room, got the box. 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JOAN & HOMER WINEGAR fliome...7260223) Short Fiction by Kim Bahs There once was a girl named Cori. She was from Europe. Cori was 'also an orphan. She was 10 years old. Cori came to the United States to find a family. One day a family adopted her and they lived on a farm. There was a lot of chores to do. Her chores were to feed small calves. Everyday after school, Cori would change her clothes and go outside. Everyday she did this. Sometimes it got to be a hassle. It was keeping her from doing other things. Sometimes she would talk to the calves. She found it easier than talking to anybody else. She learned to lovex those calves so much she even took one as her own. She became so attached to that calf that she groomed it everyday. Then one day it fell sick and died. Cori cried a long time and went out to see the others. They kept nibbling her as if nothing had hap­ pened. Cori thought they were trying to tell her to go on and so she did. Cori never forgot about that calf once. She never felt the griefthat she did when he first died. Cori was growing up and had to go to college and she wasn’t able to feed calves. Her grades were dropping rapidly, so she moved back home and went to college. She fed calves and began to get better grades. Cori came out of college a major in agriculture. She became a farmer with her husband. Short Fiction THE TOAST MAN AND HIS WIFE by Jodi Spidel Once upon a time there was a Toast man named Jack, and he was in love with a Toast lady named Donna and she was in love with him so they got married, they had 12 kids. The first one’s name was Kojak and the second one’s name was Wonderwoman, the rest are Oscar, Georgette, Sampson, Devona, Sycamore, Wilda, Willard, Claud, Claudette, and Cecile. Donna didn’t feel good after having all those kids, Jack comforted her and nursed her back to good health. Jack especially liked Cecile and gave her the most attention. Everyone was jealous because of the way she was treated, all but Claudette. Claudette and Cecile were very happy to be liked so much but they told their father to pay some attention to some of the other kids and not just them but to give them attention, too He did and he was liked very much. Most of all by Cecile and Claudette. Donna was feeling very bad so she went to the doctor. The doctor said she was all Tight but she still didn’t feel good. “Maybe its the kids,” said Jack.- “I’ll have a talk with them. They might know what’s the matter with you, you know how they are, they know just about everything .” So he had his talk but none of the kids knew except for Cecile and Claudette. They said, “It might be because she isn’t getting much attention.” So they gave her all the attention they could. She was feeling better in no time at all. Then they all went to the park and bought some candy, pop. hot dogs, french fries, ham­ burgers and lots of other things. When they got home they were very happy. They live in an old house. Jack and his six sons are trying to fix it up. They’re not doing very well. They’re going to call a remodeling center and see if they can get Continued on page 10— Budding young authors who took the top prize in a recent Creative Writing contest sponsored by the Friends of the Library for 5th. and 6th. graders were: Front row, from left: Penny Ward, Danielle Burg, Shelley Gardenas. Second row, Robin Tobey, Jodi Spidel, Lisa Endsley. Third row: Jackie Dilliner, Scott Pixley and Kim Bahs. Missing from the photo is Scot Scramlin. All are students at Nashville's Kellogg School. (Maple Valley News photo by Susan Hinckley) �The Maple Valley News, Nashville, Tuesday, April 21, 1981 — Page 8 Welcome to the/ Maple Syrup Festival THIS WEEKEND ! . 1 ' . y Bring the family there's something for everyone 3 ‘Big’ days Friday, Saturday and Sunday, April 24,25 and 26 Pancakes ★ Rides ★ Maple Syrup ★ Parades ★ and More! EXHIBITS at Maplewood Schod • Historical Museum: Open Friday 2-5; Saturday 9-6 and Sunday Afternoon • Maple Manor: Open all day Saturday and Sunday Round - Opera House Square - Maple Valley High School - 7:30-11:30 p.m. Callers: Bud Gillaspie, Chuck Olsen • Information: Trumble Agency • Emergency first aid available at the fire station CueT: Artha Shaw Producers selling syrup Saturday and Sunday Shuttle bus service from downtown to all camping areas Saturday. their creative ability with us this year1 wide variety of crafts will be demonstratti Clark Helicopter Services Saturday and Sunday Crown Amusement will be operating 6:00 p.m. Friday through Sunday evening. Camping available at Ponderosa Campgrounds, Phone 726-0016. Take time to so the many talented a ists who will be sharing their creative abii with u w us this y. year. A w wide v variety y of craft , will be demonstrated, exhibited and sole I * A 25* donation to help defray experts! ? Sugar Hut serving meals - Saturday and Sunday. will be requested. • Woman's Club Tea: library, Saturday 2-5 • Arts and Crafts: Maplewood School Saturday 9-8; Sunday 9-4; Exhibits, Demonstrations, Sales, Admission 25* • Opera House: Melodrama, Director, Dorothy Carpenter • • • • All day. Farmyard Zoo: Saturday 9-4 Restrooms located at various points marked X on map Talent Show: Friday, April 24th, 6:30 p.m. Stage Dancing: Saturday, 9:00 p.m. Lions Club serving steak sandwiches and chicken Saturday and Sunday. 1981 Queen and Court Many talented artists will be shah exhibited and sold. 9:00 to 8:00... SATURDAY 9:00 to 4:00 ...SUNDAY MUSEUM The Vermontville Historical Muse S located on the Village Square houses mo ! exhibits pertaining to Vermontville's ec history. Guides will be present to esc you through the museum and we hope y have an interesting tour. Congratulations on your 41st from... - 1981 Vermontville Maple Syrup Festival Queen and her Court: (Jfont row, left to right) Sheri Harshman, alternate Robin Dickinson, Queen Rachel Harten- burg, and Julie Dormer. Village Inn Maple Leaf Florist Furniture Strip Shop Nashville Chamber of Commerce Thornapple General Store Steak House Restaurant SNB Bank and Trust Maple Valley Implements Vermontville Village Council 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 Stan torts Real Estate Vermontville Hardware Al's Carry Out Mirrors Image Kelley's Variety Nashville Auto Mace Pharmacy . Hecker's Insurance Marathon C Store Wolever's Real Estate Irene's Beauty Shop Carl's Market Nancy’s Beauty Shop Trowbridge Service Big George's Party Store M �The Maple Volley News, Nashville. Tuesday, April 21,1981 See ya at the ... Festival! 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. Come join the fun in the pleasant surroundings of Vermontville! Festival Program Friday, April 24,1981 TALENT SHOW ...6:30 p.m. The official opening of the festival is the Talent Show to bee held on the stage downtown with Barbara Musser (726­ 0554) and Martha Christensen (726-0044) as co-chairmen. The Talent Show has four divisions of competition and the winners appear on the Saturday program. Saturday, April 25,1981 Master of Ceremonies... Douglas Kelsey, Sat. & Sim. 9:30 a.m. Invocation: Pastor Charles Kent, First Congregational 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. The West Ottawa Dutch Dancers, Holland, Michigan, Sue Fabiano, Director 10: 30 a.m. Children's Parade: Mr. and Mrs. Gene Fisher, Chairmen 11: 00 a.m. Presentation of Queen and Court: Queen: Rachel Hartenburg Alternate: Robin Dickinson Crowning of 1981 Queen by 1980 Queen Rebecca Cowell Presentation of Honored Citizens, Olive Corey and Bernice Curtis 11: 30 a.m. 12: 00 noon 3rd Place Talent Winners, 4 divisions Announce winners of Maple products and Festival contests. Visit the concessions and exhibits. Try the 1: 00 p.m. Entertainment by - Al's One Man Variety Band" Allen Mott — Cassopolis 2: 00 p.m. Grand Parade: Dick and Mari Martin Steve Rathburn, Parade Announcer Grand Marshal - Bernice Curtis 3: 00 p.m. First Place Talent Winners - 4 divisions Second Place Talent Winners - 4 divisions 4: 00 p.m. 7:30 p.m. The West Ottawa Dutch Dancers Square Dance, Maple Valley High School Caller - Don Williams products. Plus the Scotsville Clown Band. Theme: "Michigan's Maple Magic" Cuer - Artha Shaw 9:00 p.m. Round Dance, Opera House Sunday, April 26,1981 7:00 a.m. 9: 00 a.m. * 4:00 p.m. 10: 30 a.m. Band Boosters will serv^ pancakes 12:00 noon 1:00 p.m. Al's One Man Band Arm Wrestling, Greg Hoefler, Chr. Wood Chopping and Pancake Arts and Crafts, Maplewood Union Church Services - outside - weather permitting Pastor Charles Kent, First Congregational Church and Rev. Molly Turner, Methodist Church Derby, Merle Martin, Chr. Garden Tractor Pull PROGRAM SUBJECT TO CHANGE • CAMPING AVAILABLE Call 726-0016 Vermontville • SHUTTLE BUS SERVICE Page 9 �The Maple Valley News, Nashville, Tuesday, April 21, 1981 — Page 10 SWIMMING POOLS: Best deal in the county and for doit-yourselfers the easiest to install. Financing now available. Acoma, Inc., 1­ 616-963-0433. (4-2IN) YIELDPLUS from DEKALB. Tremendous yields you can counton. XL-32a Big ears packed with grain mean extra big yields for you. XL-32a delivers the yield power of a full season hybrid with the fast drydown of an earlier corn. Call your DEKALB dealer today. Fanner’s Feed SERVICE 1006 E. Roilroad Street HASTINGS Phone 945-9926 DEKALB is a registered brand name Numbers designate hybrids Vermontville news By Esther Shepard Valley 'High. On Saturday at 11 a.m., the presentation of queen and court will take place and then at Maplewood School here in Vermontville (where the old high school was) there will be arts and crafts exhibits. There will be something to see and hear all the time and old friends to meet. Kalamo Historical Society will meet at 6:30 p.m. Tuesday, April 28 at Kalamo Township Hall. Potluck, “Rain on Easter — Rain for seven Sundays” is an old adage that Vermontville hopes will not be true. Everyone is wishing for a lovely weekend this Friday, Saturday and Sunday, and don’t forget to set your clocks ahead one hour for Sunday morning Union service. Crown Amusement will be operating from 6 p.m. Friday till Sunday evening. Round and Square dancing at Opera House and Maple Creative Writing, continued from page 7 some help from them. They did. Now the house looks like new. It is yellow with brown shutters. Donna just loves it. She thought it was very, very pretty. One day she was out in the garden (which was way back in the yard) and there was a thunderstorm. By the time she reached the house she was soaking wet. She was sneezing, coughing, and had a runny nose. She was coming down with a cold. She went to the doctor and he said she had the flu and that she was going to have to go to the hospital. So she did. Everybody missed her very much. Jack said, “Don’t worry, just pretend she was there.” After a couple of weeks their mother came home. She said, “Now I have to have an operation on my neck. There is a goider in it.” Jack said, “O.K., you can have the operation.” “Donna, what about the kids?” “Will you tell them for me?” “I guess I could.” “Thanks, I’m going to start packing.” Just then, Cecile walked by and Jack said, “Cecile, will you go get the rest of the kids,” “Yes,” answered Cecile. So Cecile got the rest of the kids. “Kids, I have some bad news, your mother is going into the hospital,” said Jack. “She’s going to have an operation on her neck because she has a goider in it.” “Dad, when will mom be home?” asked Cecile. “I don’t know, I’ll have to ask hen” “Will you ask her now?” “Yes — Donna, Cecile and the rest of the kids want to know when you’ll be home.” “Well, about one week.” “Oh, thank goodness, well, I’ll tell the kids.” “Kids, your mother will be gone for one week.” The next week she went into the hospital. When she got home, everything was better. They lived happily ever after. The End SPRING SPECIAL 10 DAYS ONLY POWERFUL *2899S 1.37 cubic inch engine. 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Phyllis Fensemaker and There will) be a business Miss Dora Rawson attended meeting before the program. the memorial services for Virginia and Bill Cox Mrs. Alice (Joppie) Surine of arrived Friday afternoon Sunfield, Saturday, April 11 from Houston, Texas. at 11 o’clock, and in the af­ Sunday evening at the ternoon the service for Mrs. LeFleur farm for Phillip’s Olive Corey. birthday were Linda Furlong and friend Ron Hannink, A group of 37 just returned Debra and Randy Vandiuer from a 13-day tour of Israel. from Holt, Randy, Cindy and Nine from Pastor Mill’s Joe Heather Grant of church in Quincy and 28 from Charlotte, Teresa Furlong of Nashville Baptist Church, Lansing, Ross Furlong from including Pastor DeGroot, Little Creek, Debra Brand his wife and two daughters. and Miss Esther Shepard Barb and Dick Shaw and from Vermontville. 4-H Riding Association to sponsor photo contest The Eaton 4-H Special Riding Association is planning to sponsor a photography contest which will be open to all Eaton County residents. The contest will offer a number of categories and will be judged by professional photographers and com­ munity leaders. Prizes will be awarded to winners in all categories, with presentations to be made at the 19814-H fair. All entries will become the property of the Association to be used in its presen­ tations and public displays. Pictures may be taken during each riding session in May. Sessions will be held each Friday (1st, 8th, 15th, 22nd, and 29th), at the riding arena out behind Meadowview School on E. Packard Hwy., northeast of Charlotte. Classes will run from 9:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. Entry forms will be available at the riding arena on class days. Entries will be divided into Amateur and Professional classifications. Amateur will be open to youth (18 years old and under) and adult (over 18 years), with classes for instamatics and 35mm, snapshots or slides. The professional category will offer 35mm only, with classes for slides and snapshots. Classes for both amateur arid professional will bei: I. Single Shots, featuring: (A) frustration, (B) con­ centration, (C) joy, (D) interaction between volunteer(s) and rider. II. Photo Series (A) series of 10 pictures (slides covering a specific time during the day (i.e. tacking, grooming, mounting, etc.), (B) series of 10 pictures (slides) depicting the special equipment and its use. Entries will be due into the 4-H Office, 126 N. Bostwick, Charlotte, by Friday, June It’s a boy! Steve and Sue Duffey of Vermontville are the proud parents of a baby boy, Troy Steven, who was born at 12:30 a.m. March 30, 1981 at Hayes-Green-Beech Hospital in Charlotte. He weighed in at 8 pounds and 13 ounces and measured 22 inches long. Maternal grandparents are June and L.D. Burger of Vermontville. Berwell Duffey qfVermontville is the paternal grandfather. Attention! Anyone wishing to donate time and help the Maple Valley Band Boosters serve pancakes at the Ver­ montville Syrup Festival may call Judy Terpening, 852-1697, Nashville. (4-21) 20. Please include class information, your name, address and phone number. Questions should be directed to Jan Tirrell, publicity chairman - 543-6278; or Deb Hall, instructor, 663-4003. Forest Gardner and his son Steve from Vermontville went also. They, visited the Sea of Galilee, the Dead Sea, and the Mediterranean, Masada, the Holocaust Museum in Israel, Knessel, their parliament. Visited where Jesus was born, ministered, did His miracles, was captured, was put on trial, had his last supper, was imprisoned and crucified. Where He was buried and rose again. Visited the Roman aqueducts, the Golden Heights, where the Six Day War was fought, went inside a Redwin tent, and rode a camel. Stopped for a mini­ tour of Rome on the way home. It was an exciting trip. Maple Valley Athletic Boosters BINGO MAPLEWOOD SCHOOL Vermontville THURSDAYS ...7:00 p.m. Early Birds ... 6:30 p.m. NOTICE Anyone interested in playing in the men's Early Bird League on Wednesday mornings is invited to attend a meeting to organize for the season on April 23rd. at 7:00 p.m. at the club house. Mulberry Fore Club x. Phone852-0760 GIVE CHICKS WITH PURINA CHICK STARTENA When you start chicks, you can depend on Purina Chick Startena to give them the things they need for a safe start in the Purina Life Cycle® Feeding Program. Startena for many years has been first choice of more poultry farmers than any other starting feed. And no wonder— It has 26 ingredients—including 10 different arid powerful growth boosters. They’re put there to help fast growth, vigorous condition, good feathering. Call us for Startena before you start your chicks. Ask about our Ptirina Health Products for chicks, too. Every one is Purina Research Farm tested. Farmer’s Feed Service 1006 E. Railroad St. Hastings Phone 945-9926 K Purina... planning tomorrow with research today. / �k kKk Kk The Maple Valley News, Nashville. Tuesday, April 21, 1981 — Page 11 ’to The Village Pantry . A AS X wVr! Ss*,,t Sst w%W' By Lana Oster Do you mind if 1 brag a "the garden was divided into little? Our garden this past rows with stakes. This way year was such a success that we knew exactly how much people came over just to see room we had for our seeds. it. The credit goes to my As for plowing, we simply husband who worked it from used a rototiller and it took sun-up to sun-down. He’s a several days of back and farm boy from way back and forth plowing to loosen up I came from the city, so I ground that had never been didn’t know the vegetables worked before. Afterwards, from the weeds most of the the space was raked. Of time. Yet, his efforts saved course, we had a little rain our family $$ at the grocery now and then so it made the store. And it’s that time of soil a little mushy. I kept year to get started again. looking everyday to see Here’s how we did it. those seeds come up until my We decided to plant husband informed me that everything in the world (not he hadn’t put the seeds in everyone has that much yet. However, I did see room), so we made a list of things coming up! the things we would use the (Remember, I said I was most and then a separate list from the city.) for the odds arid ends. Then Good friends of ours gave us several large bags of manure which was placed on top and then tilled in to give us some of the nicest tomatoes I’d ever seen. The seeds were planted and, if you remember, we had a pretty dry summer last year so we used an oscillating sprinkler most of the time. We pulled weeds by Call — Phone 945-9554 for ACTION­ WANT-ADS WE ARE ACCEPTING BIDS until... April 3Q, 4:00 P.M. oh an International Motor Grader (pony) and a Baughman Salt Spreader No. 501 Items can be seen at the Village Garage, located at the north end of West Alley. The Vermontville Village Council reserves the right to reject any or all bids. VERMONTVILLE VILLAGE COUNCIL H IlfllNlN !>* *2# ^iSi* iSi |fo fo hand until they became completely out of hand. The decision not to use a weed killer in the soil became obvious with reports that I had read from the Cooperative Extension Service Bulletin. So from there on, it was just a matter of waiting and it didn’t take too long for the results to appear. Oh, I guess I forgot to tell you that we started the whole process in early April and the garden was com­ pleted by the end of the month. If you’re like my husband, who has a little know-how behind him, then you can get started without much outside help. But if you’re like me, then start vfrith the Cooperative Extension Service. They can tell you everything you’ve always wanted to know and didn’t know where to ask. At the office you can help yourself to brochures on planting tips and even have your soil tested, plus what to do about those weeds. (I’m not so sure we'didn’t eat some of them.) I think that gardening is really a great way to get the whole family involved together — the kids have more fun than anybody — and with food prices on the upswing, can you. afford not to? Next Week: Mushrooming around. SEPTIC TANK CLEANING: Approved by Michigan Department of Health. Call Menzo Howe, Charlotte. Phone .543-0173. (tfn) Eaton Substance Abuse program moves to it's new location— The Eaton Substance Abuse Program, ESAP, has recently moved to a new location. After four and half years at 114 West Lovett Street, ESAP can now be found at 528 Beech Street, Charlotte, Michigan 48813. This move was done in an effort to help centralize the health services in Eaton County. The purpose of this Mead graduates from Wilma Boyd Career School program is to provide treatment and information services to the residents of Eaton County in solving problems resulting from the abuse of alcohol and drugs. Program services include: individual, group, family and marital counseling, alcohol and drug education, information and referral. The staff of ESAP consists of Terrance Hutton, director; Carol Elsea, counselor; and Karen Serrels, secretary - bookkeeper. Mr. Hutton feels one of their major concerns is that of community awareness. “We are concerned about the awareness of the alcohol and drug problems in the county, especially at the school age level.” ESAP is licensed through the State by the Michigan Department of Public Health. Office hours are from 12 p.m. to 8 p.m. on Mondays and 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. on Tuesdays through Friday. You may call for an appointment at 543-1340. Walk­ ins are also welcome. An open house will be scheduled for the future. AU are welcome to attend. NEW! Hold Hld your hairstyle hit up to six weeks. 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Maple Valley’s opener with Bellevue was close due to the fact that we are small in number as a team. With only 22 members, only 2 freshmen, 2 sophomores, and now with 3 people out due to injuries or vacations, we are a small team in members compared to past Maple Valley teams. I credit our loss to Byron for the same reason, not taking anyting away from Byron, they are tough but we just didn’t get more than one track member to place in each event too often. Here are Maple Valley’s track results: Track Results Bellevue Discus - T. Brooke (1), J. Travoli (3), 117’10”, 105’7"; pole vault - S. Hummel (1), M.Sutfin (2), both 10ft; shot - J. Travoli (1), T. Brooke (3), 41’3%”, 39’8%”; high jump - S. Hummel (1), 6’; Big yields plus total from DEKALB XL-25a Standability, stress tolerance and outstanding yields add up to a real YIELDPLUS winner. It does everything right, everywhere. Call your DEKALB dealer today. Farmer’s Feed SERVICE 1006 E. Railroad St HASTINGS Phone 945-9926 DEKALB is a registered brand name Numbers designate hybrids long jump - T. Braden (2), T. Reid (3), 18’, 17’11”; 110 M high hurdles - S. Hummel (1) , J. Pomorey (2), 16.5, 18.9; 800 M relay, Maple Valley, 140.5; 1600 M run - R. Beachnau (2), D. Hdffman (3), 4:57, 5:05; 400 M Dash S. Hummel (1), M. Trumble (2) , 54.8,59.7; 300 M lows - T. Braden (1), J. Pomoroy (3X, 42.8, 45.2; 800 M run - D. Hoffman (2), 2:15; 200 M dash - C. Furlong (2), D. Snyder (3), 25.4. 25.5; 3200 M run - R. Beachnau (2), 10:41. Track Results (Double Dual) Potterville & Byron Discus - T. Brooke, 124’,8”, Jr Travoli; pole vault - M. Sutfin 10’, S. Hummel 91; shot - J. Travoli T. Brooke, 39’; high jump - S. Hummel 5’10”, J. Gould, 5’8”; long jump, T. Braden 17’3%”; 120 yd. high - S. Hummel 16.3, J. Pomoroy 18.8; 100 yd. dash C. Furlong 10.89, D. Snyder 11.05; 88 yd. relay - Maple Valley 141.32; mile run - R. Beachnau 4:57, D. Hoffman 5:12; 440 yd. relay - Maple Valley 49.08; 440 yd. dash - S. Hummel 55.2, M. Trumble 61.1; 330 yd. lows - T. Braden 43.2; 880 yd. run - D. Hoff­ man 2:17.53; 220 yd. dash - D. Snyder 25.98, W. Wood 26.13; 2 mile run - R. Beachnau 10:42.0. Girls take track lossMaple Valley girls varsity track team opened Jheir season on April 13, 1981 with Bellevue. Bellevue won the meet 72-51. Girls taking first place for MV were Kathy Gaedert, 100 yd. dash and 220 yd. dash; Tracy Symonds, shotput; Brenda Browne, Marcele Walliczek, Melanie Rogers, Kathy Gaedert, 440 relay; Melissa Coffman, 220 yd. low hurdles. Second place: Brenda Browne, 100 yd. dash; Kari Kraai, 2 mile run; Melissa Coffman, long jump; Kathy Gaedert, shotput; Melissa Coffman, high jump; Shirley Heinberger, discus. Third place: Lisa Cogswell, 110 yd. low hur­ dles; Sherry Kraai, mile run; Becky Williams, 440 yd. dash; Kelley MacDonald, 220 yd. low hurdles; Becky Eaton, 880 yd. run; Melanie Rogers, 220 yd. dash and long jump; Tracy Symonds, discus. We still have a couple of girls out with injuries. We hope to have them back with our team this week. The Maple Valley girls varsity track team lost to Byron 91-32. First place: Shirley Heinberger, discus; Kathy Maple Valley’s varsity baseball team split its opening games of the 1981 season losing to Lakewood 9­ 2 and defeating Caledonia 9­ 6. The inexperienced Lions could do little against the Vikings of Lakewood in its season opener. The heavy hitting Lakewood nine pounded out 13 hits while scoring in every inning except the first. The Lions managed only four hits, two by senior Jeff Weiler and one apiece by Walt Maurer and John Mater. Losing pitcher Lakewood defeated the Lions 12 to 11 in the bottom of the seventh inning. Luke Potter pitched 6 innings and Jeff Starring the 7th. Hitting for Maple Valley, Tim Ramey with 3 runs, home run and single. Marty Martin, 3 doubles. Jeff Starring and Randy Joostburns also had three hits. Eric Brown had fine catch of a line drive in right field. Caledonia 5, Maple Valley 0. Ross Meehan and Jeff Starring combined to pitch for the young Lions. Hitting Mary Martin, triple; Bobie Brumm, double; and Jeff Starring, Luke Potter and Tim Ramey, one single apiece. Next games Bellevue, Monday; Ionia, Tuesday. approved material other then their class text. It is not a time for doing homework; only reading. One of the goals of this project is to provide an opportunity for reading to be enjoyable. Another is to provide everyone an op­ portunity to READ. To date the project has been well received and appears to be worthwhile. Thanks to MS. Drotar for introducing this fine concept to our Jr.-Sr. High School. MV Students receive business 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. For all your INSURANCE NEEDS See or Call... TERESA JONES Students take reading breaks Gaedert, 100 yd. dash; Shortly after the bell rings Melissa Coffman, 220 yd. on Wednesday, a calm voice dash; Brenda Browne, announces over the P.A. Melissa Coffman, Melanie system, “Reading break will Rogers, Kathy Gaedert, 880 begin at this time.” Sudyd. relay, new school record denly the entire school of 1:55.9. becomes very still; students, Second place: Brenda teachers, secretaries, and Browne, long jump; Melissa administrators, for the next Coffman, high jump; Brenda thirty minutes live a new Browne, 100 yd. dash. experience through reading. Third place: Tracy Started one year ago, this Symonds, shotput; Lisa project is designed to en­ Cogswell, high . jump, courage reading. Students Melanie Rogers, 220 yd. are allowed to read any dash. The results in Maple Valley vs. Potterville were: First place: Kathy Gaederg, 100 yd. dash; Brenda Browne, Melissa Coffman, Melanie Rogers, scholarships— Kathy Gaedert, 880 yd. relay, new school record of Sherri Kraai and Kimberly 1:55.9; Melissa Coffman, 220 Myers, seniors at Maple yd. low hurdles; Brenda Valley High School, have Browne, Kari Kraai, been awarded Michigan Melanie Rogers, Kathy Business Schools Association Scholarships to attend the Gaedert, 440 yd. relay.. Second place: place: Tracy Lansing branch of DavenSecond Symonds, shotput; Shirley port College. The MBSA Scholarship is Heinberger, discus; Brenda on academic Brown, long jump- Melissa based achievement and extra­ Coffman, high jump; Melanie Rogers, 220 yd. curricular activities in high school. dash; Kari Kraai, 2 mile run. Davenport, which has its Third place: Shirley main campus in Grand Heinberger, shotput; Tracy Rapids, is the only regionally Symonds, discus; Brenda accredited, Junior College of Browne, 100 yd. dash; Business in the state, and it Sherry Kraai, mile run. is one of the few business colleges in Michigan ap­ proved to award Associate in Science Degrees. The Lansing branch of Daven­ port College was established in the fall of 1979. 9:30 a.m. at Hastings; Portland vs. Ionia, 12 noon t Vermontville; Bellevue vs. Charlotte, 12 noon at Hastings. Semi-final games will be played at 2 and 4 p.m. and the championship game wil begin at 6 p.m. in Vermontville. Consolation games will be played at 2 and 4 p.m. in Hastings. with 3 hits, including a double, and driving in four runs. Secondbaseman Jeff Weiler contributed a double and single and drove in two runs. Newman Maurer, Tony Dunkelberger and Rieh Elliston also contributed one hit apiece The Lions will face Lakeview in a doubleheader at home this Monday. The next contests following the Monday doubleheader with Lakeview will be next Monday, April 27, at home for a doubleheader with Central Montcalm. Vikings take Lions 12-11 Maple Valley invitation baseball tourney, May 2 The fourth annual Maple Valley Invitational Baseball Tournament will be held Saturday, May 2. Schools participating include Hastings, Charlotte, Eaton Rapids, Ionia, Portland, Olivet, Bellevue and Maple Valley. First round games will be: Maple Valley vs. Olivet, 9:30 a.m. at Vermontville; Hastings vs. Eaton Raids, was Walt Maurer. In its home opener on Thursday, Maple Valley, behind the oustanding relief pitching of Walt Maurer and the hitting of Eric Wolff and Jeff Weiler, defeated Caledonia 9-6. Maurer came on in relief of starting pit­ cher Newman Maurer, with one out in the third inning and did not yield a run for the remainder of the contest. Walt Maurer struck out 6 and walked 3 while yielding just 3 hits in four and two-third innings of relief. Eric Wolff supplied the hitting power Maple Valley Schools LUNCH MENU Monday, April 27 Fishwich, Tartar Sauce, Green Beans, Fruit Juice, Milk. Tuesday, April 28 Turkey Gravy, Biscuits, Peas, Peaches, Milk. Wednesday, April 29 Sloppy Joe’s, Cheese, Corn, Applesauce, Milk. Thursday, April 30 Spaghetti, Green Beans, Pears, Homemade Rolls & Butter, Milk. Friday, May 1 Hot Dogs, French Fries, Cheese, Baked Beans, Ap­ plesauce, Milk. TRUMBLE AGENCY ^uto-Owners Insurance Vermontville Ph. 517-726-0634 or 7264530 Bushre Plumbing • • • • • • Residential Repair • Installation New Construction • Remodeling Sewer and Drain Work Water Heaters • Water Softeners Gas Piping • Pipe Handrails Welding FOR ALL YOUR PLUMBING A PIPING NEEDS Call... Carl Bushre — LICENSED MASTER PLUMBER — 726-0036 Auto Service CENTER Come join in our... 41st Annual Vermontville Maple Syrup Festival APRIL 24, 25 and 26 Trowbridge Service 130 S. Main St., Vermontville - Ph. 726-0569 �The Maple Valley News, Nashville, Tuesday, April 21,1981 —Page 13 Eaton County 4-H West-Side Style revue by Connie Green, 4-H Program Assistant The Eaton County 4-H West-Side Style Revue was held Saturday, April 11, at the 4-H Building on the Charlotte Fairgrounds. One hundred and seven 4-H members from , the Charlotte, Sunfield, Mulliken, Vermontville, Olivet and Bellevue areas, styled 114 different clothing articles they had made. Five judges evaluated participants on how they presented themselves and the garments they had made. At the evening fasion show, members had the opportunity to model their garments for the public. Best of Show winners who received a Rosette and certificate were: Young Sewers - April Stewart of Country Kids 4-H; Tammy Overholt,, Darcy Lake and Jodi Rice all of the Sunfield Happy Hour; and Mary Beth Farmers. Junior Sewers Division: Tammy Cory, Maurer4-H;,Teresa Barnes, Millerburg 4-H and Michelle Childs, Sunfield Happy Hour. Senior Sewers: Dyan Bell from Sunfield Happy Hour; Renee Wright and Robin Wright from Happy Homes Handy Hands. Young Knitter: Nadine Nash, Busy Needles. Junior Knitter: Teresa Barnes, Millerburg 4­ H. Senior Knitters Pam Wilson, Maurer 4-H. Young Crocheter: Tracy Byington, Spaulding 4-H; Senior Crocheter: Marie Oomen, Millerburg 4-H. Dress Revue Charms were awarded to: Young Sewers: Julie Schray, Amy Leos and Karmen Childs, all from Sunfield Happy Hour, Rhonda Mott, Walton Wonders and Teresa Todd, Vermontville Jr. Farmers. Junior unor Sewers: ewers: Lisa sa Cooper, ooper, Millerburg; Vicki Baker, BusyerNueergdl;es; cand Daonenra, Barnes, from Bellevue 4-H Messenger. Bellevue 4-H Winners of dress revue charms at the 4-H West-Side Style Revue were: (front row, from left) Rhonda Mott, Olivet; Michelle Russell, Mulliken; Juli Schray, Sunfield; Amy Leos, Vermontville; Angel Cleveland, Charlotte (sweater was made by Diane Simpson); Teresa Todd and Karen Childs, both of Vermontville, (2nd row) Vicki Baker, Lisa Cooper, Vicki Gilford, Diane Simpson and Nadine Nash, all of Charlotte, (back row) Teann Garnant, Charlotte; Donna Messenger, Bellevue; Lynda Simmons, Mulliken; Beth King and Carmen Gonzalez, both of Charlotte. (Photos supplied) iWii! Best of Show Rosette winners at the 4-H West-Side Style Revue were: (front row, from left) Jodi Rice, Tammy Overhold, both of Sunfield; Tracy Byington, Bellevue, Darcy Lake, Michelle Childs, both of Sunfield; Teresa Barnes, Charlotte; (back row) April Stewart, Olivet; Marie Oomen, Tammy Cory and Pam Wilson all of Charlotte; Dyan Bell, Sunfield; Robin and Renee Wright, both of Charlotte. Not pictured: Mary Beth Barnes of Bellevue. From our readers TO THE EDITOR: In times of social and economic stress, the family, the neighborhood, the community and the simple getting together offriends all assume a role of increasing importance. Working together, the fellowship, the sharing and the common concerns and effort, add strength and purpose to all involved. A very good case in point is the annual Maple Syrup Festival, held in historic Vermontville each spring. And, once again the time is here! The townsfolk and the people of the surrounding area work tirelessly, year after year, to stage this widely known and eagerly EWING WELL DRILLING Your dependable drillers in Eaton & Barry Counties WATER WELL DRILLING and PUMP SERVICE looked for event. Here is community spirit and good will at its very best. People from all walks of life work and share in the effort and in turn enjoy the pleasure and satisfaction of accomplishment. The business people, the churches, the organizations, the public schools, the maple syrup producers, the far­ mers and all good folk in general are involved in a great weekend of festivities and local purpose. This year, with all of its problems, complexities and anxieties, is a good time to reflect on the blessings and potentialities and the strengths of our rural areas. The Vermontville Maple Syrup Festival is a won­ derful place to relax, enjoy and reflect on our blessings and heritage. Thousands will realize this and make the journey to Vermontville. Even should the weather­ man not cooperate to the very , fullest (often he does just that), the Festival, always, will be a success. A vigorous and vital com­ munity will make it so. See you there. Edgar Fleetham Eaton County Commissioner District 1 (We service submersible pumps) GRAVEL WELLS A SPECIALTY 726-0088 WEVE GOT THE ABILITY, THE EXPERIENCE AND THE EQUIPMENT TO SERVE YOU BEST I 6459 ALLEGAN RD. VERMONTVILLE. MICHIGAN STATE LICENSE NO. 1612 Melissa Werner and Sherri Davis, Sunfield Happy Hour. Senior Sewers: Tonya Garrison, Julie Wheaton of Millerburg, Brenda Wight, Bellevue 4-H Farmers; Lynda Simmons, Sunfield Happy Hour; Corrine Cole, Happy Homes Handy Hands; Tammy Peck and Cathy Carpenter, both of Walton Wonders. Young Knitters: Judy Gilford, Busy Needles; - Teresa Todd, Vermontville Jr. Farmers; Missy Bosworth, Sherry Boyinga and Michelle Brandt, all of Cochran Road Variety. Junior Knitter: Brenda Hamilton, Miller­ burg; Regina Brandt, Cochran Rd. Variety; Rosanna Ryan and Sally Nash, both from Busy Needles. Senior Knitters: Diane Simpson, Millerburg and Lynda Simmons, Sun­ field Happy Hour. Young Crocheters: Teresa Butler, Millerburg and Marlene Smith of Chester Champions. Junior Crocheter: Lisa Mahon, Millerburg. Senior Crocheter: Wendy Oomen, Millerburg. ...Come and See Us... SANDYLAND ICE CREAM at ...SANDYLAND PARK OPENING EASTER SUNDAY OFFERING COMPLETE ... RESIDENTIAL — COMMERCIAL & FARM Farmers. Senior Sewers: Diane Simpson from Millerburg 4-H; and Teann Garnant from Walton Wonders. Young Knitters: Carmen Gonzalez, Cochran Road Variety; Junior Knitter: Vicki Gilford, Busy Needles. Senior Knitters: Diane Simpson, Millerburg; and Lynda Simmons of Sunfield Happy Hour. Young Crocheter: Michelle Russell, Chester Champions. Junior Crocheters:' Beth King, Chester Champions. Receiving Honor Group Ribbons were: Young Sewers: Lachelle Haigh and Mindy Curry from Bellevue 4-H Farmers; Michelle Russell, Chester Cham­ pions; Marguerite Schippel, Happy Homes Handy Hands; Julie Bogart, Kim Weisgram, Kevin Doty and Carleen Becraft, all from Millerburg; Amber Wood­ cock and Jenny Hathon, from Sunfield Happy Hour; April Haeck, Vermontville Jr. Farmers; Deanne Carpenter and Sheri Day from Walton Wonders. Junior Sewers: Sharon Wight, Bellevue 4-H Far­ mers; Jody Zank, Maurer; Dawn Porter, Millerburg, Terri Eubank, Spaulding; APRIL 19-25 1981 Private Property Week Your Private Property Rights... Know and Protect Them Cones, Sundaes, Malts, Slushes, etc. WEDNESDAY thruFRIDAY 4-10 p.m. SATURDAY & SUNDAY 12-10 p.m. — Come and See Us — Ceylon, Nadine & Josie Garlinger �Th* Maple Valley News, Nashville, Tuesday, April 21,1981 — Page 14 Egg Summer camp job opportunities abound America’s organized summer camps offer an estimated 250,000 seasonal job opportunities in the nation’s 9,000 camps; ac­ cording to the' American Camping Association, the nation’s largest and oldest group of camping professionals. “Both resident and day camps are now looking to hire staff for all sorts of positions,’’ advised Pat Holden, ACA’s Michigan Section President. “Camps SPENDING APPROVED - Moving toward completion of a $4.81 billion state budget, the Legislature recently approved spending plans for the state Departments of Mental Health and Transportation. The bills allow for a $548-million mental health budget and a $966.5 million transportation budget. Government operations, including the governor’s office and Legislature, were allotted $319.9 million. CLAIMS AMOUNT INCREASED - A bill which would allow citizens to file larger claims in a small claims court without having to hire an attorney has been introduced in the House. Under the bill, the maximum amount of recovery for small claims court would be raised from $600 to $1200. RIGHT-TO-FARM -1 voted “yes” on legislation designed to help Michigan’s agriculture industry recently passed by the House. Under the Right-to-Farm Act, a farm or farm operation would be prohibited from being declared a public nuisance for such things as natural odors, noises and dust. The bill now awaits action by the Senate. WELFARE PAYMENTS - I support a bill that would require Michigan to average its welfare payments with those of adjacent states that has been introduced by State Rep. Lad Stacey (R-Berrien Springs). HB 4568 is an attempt to decrease the number of welfare recipients who move to Michigan from neighboring states where benefits are lower. DONOR PROGRAM - A record 350,000 Michigan -drivers authorized donation of their organs through the Michigan medical information and organ donor program in the first quarter of 1981. The program began in 1977 jvhen organ donor and medical information labels were mailed with driver licenses. The label authorized use of organs for transplantation in event of death. LAND VALUE - Legislation to change the basis of Michigan agricultural land assessments from its development potential to the value of its actual use has been introduced by State Rep. Nick Smith (R-Addison). Under H.B. 4596, the cash value of agricultural property would not exceed 10 times the cash rent paid for similar property in a given area. EATON COUNTY > FARM AND HOME CALENDAR Friday, April 24 - 9:30 a.m. 4-H Special Riding, Meadowview School, Packard Hwy., Charlotte. Saturday, April 25 - 2-5 p.m. Youth Art Show, Immanuel Nursing Home, 511 E. Sheperd, Charlotte. Saturday, April 25 - 9-11 a.m. 4-H Hog Weigh-In, Charlotte Fairgrounds. Monday, April 27 - 7:30 p.m. 4-H Jr. Livestock Association meeting, Kardel Hall, Charlotte Fairgrounds. Tuesday, April 28 - 7:30 p.m. 4-H Personal Appearance Leaders meeting, Extension Office, 126 N. Bostwick, Charlotte. Wednesday, April 29 - 9:30 a.m. - 2:30 p.m. “Caribbean Cruise” workshop, sponsored by'Ingham-Eaton Extension Homemakers at Holt Methodist Church. Program and exhibits. For further information, call 543-2310. Saturday, May 2 - 9:30 a.m. 4-H Shooting Sports Planning meeting, Extension Office. Monday, May 4 - 8 p.m. 4-H Advisory Council meeting, Kardel Hall, Charlotte Fairgrounds. Thursday, May 7-7:30 p.m. Horse Bowl Practice, Kardel Hall, Charlotte Fairgrounds. Thursday, May 7 - Applications due for Eaton County scholarship to College Week. Send to Claudia Brown, 804 Brook SC, Eaton Rapids, MI 48827. Monday, May 11 - 7:30 p.m. 4-H Small Animal Association meeting, Kardel Hall, Charlotte Fairgrounds. Monday, May 11 - 1 p.m. Eaton County College Week Scholarship Committee meet at Extension Office, 126 N. Bostwick, Charlotte. Wednesday, May 13 - 7 a.m. - 7 p.m. Extension Homemaker Study Tour *to Grand Rapids. Reservations due April 27 — call 543-4784 for more information. Thursday, May 14 - 7:30 p.m. 4-H Horse Developmental Committee, Kardel Hall. Charlotte Fairgrounds. Program on “Making Hay Bags”. Saturday, May 16 -10 a.m. - 3 p.m. “Getting to Know You-thDay, Fitzgerald Park, Grand Ledge. Monday, May 18 - 7:30 p.m. Eaton County 4-H Fairboard, Fair Office, Charlotte Fairgrounds. provide an excellent job camps.” “Organized camping possibility for college students, teachers, retirees, means working in the out-of­ even working professionals, doors, being close to and helping like doctors and nurses,” she children, others,” Mrs. Holden con­ added. Mrs. Holden explained tinued. “It’s the kind of job, that qualified individuals are moreover, which offers hired every year as camp tremendous amounts of counselors who work-and personal satisfaction for' live, in most cases, with those who enjoy working campers. There is a great with young people,” she demand as well for in-, said. Many colleges even offer structors in water sports and safety, archery, tennis, credit to students for work contact sports, boating, experience in summer drama, painting, sculp-camp,” Mrs. Holden exThe camp camp propro­ turing, horseback riding, plained.. ““The and music. “In fact,” Mrs. vides a setting not only to Holden noted, “as camps share one’s skills and now provide an enormous knowledge but to expand variety of self-improvement, them as well,1’ she added. But it’s not just college remedial, and develop­ mental skills, almost any students who are working in individual with the ap-camps. Every summer staff propriate background and personnel are hired as training can find em­ nutritionists and dieticians, ployment in Michigan’s 900 Balloon from Indiana lands in Vermontville field— A balloon launched by two elementary children in Lakeville, Indiana was found last Thursday (April 16) by the Daniel Gillig family of M­ 79, Vermontville. Gillig and his son Kenneth had just fed their horses and were walking through their fields to check the fences when they discovered the balloon in their hay field. Two cards were attached to the balloon, stating the name of the school and bearing the message: “Please write back.” The date of the balloon launch was not noted on the cards. Mrs. Gillig says her younger son, Bill plans to write a letter to the Indiana children and find out more about the balloon venture. Homemakers ‘tour’ Caribean by Margaret Ann Ross, Ext. Eaton-Ingham Extension Homemakers are planning a Caribbean Cruise on Wed­ nesday, April ,29 and you’re invited. The cruise will take place at the Holt Methodist Church, corner of Cedar and Aurelius, beginning at 9:30 a.m. During the morning, you’ll hear’ from Marian Tirfell and Jan Watkins who were the first lay teachers in the Extension Home Economics Syrup Festival Dinner At the Vermontville First Congregational Church, Saturday, April 25, starting to serve at 11 a.m., featuring Roast Beef or Ham, Homemade Bisquits and Maple Syrup, Homemade Pies. Asults $4.25, children under 12, $2.25. Also sand­ wiches and coffee, $1.75. Mental Health Board The regular monthly board meeting of the Barry County Mental Health Services will be held on Thursday, May 7, at 12:30 p.m. in the Barry County Mental Health Services conference room. Any interested person is invited to attend. K-9 Klub to meet The Barry County-4-H K-9 Klub will Ku w mee Tuesday, meet uesay, April 21, at 7 p.m. in the Community Building. Bring your dogs for a work session in both obedience and showmanship. Call 945-4616 for further information. Overeaters Anonymous Addie from Grand Rapids will be speaking at the April 23 meeting of Overeaters Anonymous at the Hastings Savings & Loan- Building on Fourth Ave., Lake Odessa. This will be an open meeting starting at 7 p.m. Everyone welcome. Home Economist exchange between Michigan and Belize (British Hon­ duras). You’ll also view a variety of exhibits about countries around the Caribbean Sea. Some of the people may even look like natives of the area. In the afternoon, you’ll hear Peggy Miller tell about her experiences as a teacher for two years in Belize. Reservations and modest meal costs are due to Mildred Thorn (349-2245) by April 22nd. Being on a Caribbean Cruise will be more fun if you dress the part — so wear your most colorful clothing and come. Action - Ads WATER HEATERS FOR SALE: Gas or electric. Nashville Hardware, phone 852-0713. (tfn) GARAGE SALE: Saturday, April 25, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., 11329 Scipio (E. Thornapple Lake Rd.). Real good Ben Franklin with new screen, $160; dishes; clothes; old bamboo wicker furniture; plant hangers; snow blade for small tractor; and much more. Good quality mer­ chandise, reasonable. Maple syrup available at low prices. CHOICE OF MOTOR HOME FOR. RENT: For your vacation, $200.00 & $300.00 a week. 5c a mile. Also campers. Deposit will hold. Call 945-9101. (5-5) FIVE FAMILY PATIO SALE: April 24, .25 & 26, 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. at 404 Philly’s St., t., Nashville. asve. Left-handed et-ane bow, FM converter, couch and chair, child’s kitchen set, guitar and case, lawn mower, new electric heater, antique curved glass book­ case door, dishes, clothes, knick-knacks, and misc. Hunt postponed until Sunday Rain Sunday forced postponement of the Easter Egg Hunt sponsored by Carl’s Market of Nashville at Sandy I a nd Park. The event has been resched­ uled for 1 p.m. Sunday, April 26. Some 3,600 eggs furnished by Hamilton Farm Bureau and Egg Company of Hamilton, Michigan, will be hidden on the grounds of the park. In ad­ dition, many exciting prizes will be offered to youngsters in various age categories, age 12 and under. kitchen and ground , main­ [dace such careful scrutiny tenance workers, as well as on the hiring process. We maintain strict standards in doctors and nurses. Thfe ACA , advises terms of the preparation and prospective job seekers to experience of potential evaluate their interest in counseling staff, as well as camp work carefully. “It’s regular training and ongoing important that the reasons supervision, and frequent for working in this special evaluation,” she concluded. Individuals interested in kind of setting be carefully knowing more about how understood,” Mrs. Holden, advised. “Working at camp they can woifc in summer means knowing how to deal camps should contact the with children, understanding Michigan 'Section of the Camping their needs and maintaining -American a keen sense of responsibility Association at 3208 West fqr their welfare. This is Road, Lansing, Michigan why ACA accredited camps 48912 or call (517) 337-0367. BARRY COUNTY EXTENSION SERVICE CALENDAR of EVENTS April 22 - Trophy & Ribbon ordering for fair, 3-8 p.m., Community Building, Hastings; 4-H and Open Class Superintendents may attend. April 23 - Fair Board meeting, 8 p.m., Extension Office, Hastings. May 1 - 4-H Personal Appearance Evaluation, Extension Office, Hastings. May 2 - 4-H Style Revue, Central School Auditorium, Hastings - open to the public. May 6 - 4-H Livestock Developmental Committee meeting, 8 p.m., Extension Office, Hastings. Attention Maple Valley Class of 1976 Having class reunion June 13 at the Grange Hall, Nashville. For further infor­ mation contact Kathi (Sam) Hughes (517) 852-9280 or Mary Drake (517) 852-974$. Qcni lnuiln 1rU values ^ SALE ** Now brighten your 1 windows on a budget with these specials! Cloth Tie Curtains Many new patterns. Reg. 3”to44T * Only M .$. A09! Cloth Swags TSlightly irregular, fantastic at... Only 97 ASET Another super value from "your everything store". "KetUty Variety Store 115-117 N. Main — NASHVILLE PHONE:852-9747 �The Maple Valley News, Nashville, Tuesday, April 21, 1981 — Page 15 Energy costs, enviromental concerns sport interest in organic farming Agricultural scientists are calling itthe “sleeping bear” of American farming, and they say it has begun .to awaken. It is organic farming, the wide range of farming practices that emphasize “shepherding of the soil” and little or no dependence on agricultural chemicals for fertilizers, pesticides and herbicides, explains James Bath, Michigan State University entomologist. Bath, who was one of more than a dozen speakers on organic farming during the university’s annual Far­ mers’ Week activities, says that organic farming methods and similar practices, known by such names as ecofarming and biological agriculture — are gaining more and more interest among American farmers. It is estimated that as many as 50,000 U.S. farmers are using organic farming methods. Bath pointed to several signs of increasing curiosity about and fascination with the tenets and methods of the organic farming movement. A 1980 U.S. Department of Agriculture report on organic farming has been distributed to more than 35,000 people, he said, and has been translated into Japanese, German and Spanish. MSU’s decision to devote a daylong session during Farmers’ Week to the practices is very significant, he said. ‘81 Michigan Beef cook-off Do you have a favorite beef dish using one of th the lower cost, less tender cuts? Here’s your chance to cash in on that recipe. The Michigan Beef In­ dustry Commission is sponsoring its annual Beef Cook-Off on June 20, 1981, at Michigan State University, East Lansing. The contest is open to all Michigan residents over 18 years of age.. Fifteen finalists will be selected to prepare their recipes at the cook-off. The beef dishes will be judged on taste, ease of preparation and prac­ ticality, originality and ap­ pearance. Any recipe using BEEF CHUCK, ROUND, RUMP, FRESH BRISKET (in any form) or GROUND BEEF may be entered in the BEEF |as»tel)rt Id -rniHj. rx(jb5aiHuc|a^ rinht^W COOK-OFF. The dish must contain a minimum of two (2) pounds of beef and not more than five (5) pounds of beef. The meat must be exclusively beef. The contest does not in­ clude outdoor or microwave cookery. The first place winner at the Michigan Beef Cook-Off will receive an all expense paid trip for two to the National Cook-Off on Sep­ tember 23 - 25 in Sioux Falls, South Dakota. Other prizes will also be awarded. Recipes should be typed or clearly printed and mailed to: COOK-OFF, Michigan Beef Industry Commission, 122 South Grand, Suite 201, Lansing, MI 48933. Entry deadline is May 9, 1981. Serving our CountrySena M. Stark Robert A. Angus Airman Sena M. Stark, granddaughter of Sena L. French of 434 S. Main,-Nashville, has been assigned at Presidio of Monterrey, Calif., 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 in­ struction 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 voice processing field. Sgt. Robert A. Angus, son of Mr. and Mrs. Ivan E. Angus of Nashville, has completed a U.S. Army primary leadership course at Bad Toelz, West Ger­ many. Students received training in supervisory skills, leadership principles and small unit training techniques essential to a first-line supervisor in a shop or office environment. Angus is a mechanic in Hoechst, West Germany. Airman Sena M. Stark, granddaughter of Sena L. French of 434 S. Main, Nash­ ville, has been assigned to Presidio of Monterrey, Calif., 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 in­ struction 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 -instruction in the voice processing field. Maple Syrup Dance MAPLE SYRUP DANCE The Maple Valley Squares are having a Maple Syrup Dance at Maple Valley High School on Nashville Highway on Saturday, April 25 from 7:30 until 11:00 p.m.. Don Williams, caller, Artha Shaw.cuer. e&sjri on SHIMMING POOLS MM THE . county! FOR DO-IT-YOURSELFERS i’Me’ EtAoSiInEsStTaPOlO l!L-S (616)963-0433 Financing Available! ACOfRA inc According to Bath and other speakers at the biological agriculture meeting, renewed interest in organic farming came about as the result of increasing energy costs in fertilizers, pesticides and herbicides; worry over environmental damage and soil depletion or erosion from chemicals and conventional farming practices; and a feeling that the family farm was being threatened by the economic pressures of modern far­ ming. Farmers in the early 1970s had begun to realize that petroleum-based fertilizers and pesticides were not only going to cost more money — they were also costing more in environmental injury to soil, water and wildlife habitats. Soil erosion, depletion and compaction were continuing problems; agricultural runnoff was damaging rivers, lakes and mechanization might be streams and even affecting profitable. Organic farming goundwater supplies. The appeared to be more of a trend toward larger farms philosophical or political and single-crop ventures in statement than serious food cash crops, such as grains, production — it looked like was taking a toll on soil, too, an oddity. and was forcing families to Until recently. invest more and more money It is now clear, said Eliot in land, chemicals and Coleman, a Maine farmer machinery. and director of the Coolidge Organic farming methods Center for Advancement of — and the philosophy behind Agriculture in Topsfield, them — seemed a logical Mass., that organic farming alternative to many far­ need not be regarded with mers. But commercial suspicion or seen as “for­ farmers, dependent on the bidden fruit.” Because it returns from sales of farm shares several charac­ products, were afraid that teristics with conventional agricultural practices that farming, it can be viewed as emphasized limited use or a movement that offers a .complete elimination of broad range of choices and chemical fertilizers and may have real benefits when pesticides wouldn’t work. incorporated into conFew could imagine how a ventional farming, it can be system that resembled viewed as a movement that fanning methods that had offers a broad range of been left behind in the wake choices and may have real of technology and benefits when incorporated into conventional systems. It is time, he said, to stop segregating organic prac­ tices from conventional farming methods. Organic farming ideas should be presented as options in crop productivity and manage­ ment practices. However, these developments will take a while to catch on, said Thomas Edens, MSU agricultural economists and entomologist. Organic farming emphasizes an essential link between livestock and crops, a reintegration of the nutrient chain, and that is no longer common in American agriculture. Dairy and beef operations have been separated, for example, from farms that raise corn and other feeds. “They’re now broken apart,” he noted. “It will take time to reunite them.” Vermontville SYRUP FESTIVAL Vermontville, Ml. pril 24,25 & 26 Dick Carl presents.. CROWN AMUSEMENTS — ON THE MIDWAY RIDES • FOOD • FUN FRIDAY, APRIL 24 th is.. Family Day... 2 p.m. ‘til closing a M.OO NOTE: All Rides Take 1 Ticket ...EXCEPT POLAR EXPRESS A REAL FAMILY BARGAIN.. DON’T MISS IT!! �- VVu Welcome to Vermontville's 41st Annual Maple Syrup Festival Friday, April 24 Talent Show starts at 6:30 p.m. Saturday, April 25 Come all day ... parade, rides, entertainment, food, arts and crafts ... something for everyone. Sunday, April 26 12 noon contest, rides ... exciting ‘til 7 p.m.... food entertainment, all kinds of things. Johnny’s Food Mart WILL BE CLOSED Saturday and Sunday so we can enjoy the ... ‘Big Event9 See ya at the Festival I Phone 517-726-0640 160 S. Main, Vermontville --------- •- “Stop by Today!" � https://barrycountyhistoryportal.org/files/original/21/795/MapleValleyNews_1981-04-28.pdf ea2560127a35e56e0a87b246b985a23f PDF Text Text Hasting Public Jf1 5. Church Hastin.gs, fc|.. 49058 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. 109 - No. 47 - Tuesday. April 28, 1981 20,000 festival goers enjoy syrup time in Vermontville Weekend crowds estimated between 20-21,000 enjoyed the 41st edition of Vermontville’s Maple Syrup Festival, reports Vernon Trowbridge, president of the local Syrup Festival Association. “It was a very successful festival. Everything went very smooth. Most everyone I talked to said they were having a good time and the maple syrup producers were, quite satisfied with their sales,’’ said Trowbridge. “The amusement company said they did a little better than last year, and 1 think they were surprised because they set-up in the rain (Friday) and probably thought they would get washed out. I also talked to our emergency units and they said there were no emergency calls or accidents.” He said the crowd was about the same size as last year. About 1,000 were on hand for the festivities Friday evening when the talent show was staged. The crowd swelled to between 12­ 13,000 on Saturday and about 7-8,000 joined in for Sunday’s fun agenda. Syrup producers had large and small displays all over town, and one could buy anything from a piece of maple sugar candy to a $20 gallon of syrup. This year’s sweet harvest was a bumper crop in terms of both quanity and quality, area producers report. Paul Wetzel, Vermontville’s maple brew master at Maple Manor this season, agrees. “It’s been an exceptionally good year and the syrup is good quality too.” Festivalgoers were kept busy with a variety of ac- tivities ranging from parades to tours of the historic museum where one could hear a talk about the methods Indians used long ago to make syrup. The West Ottawa Dutch Dancers got the festival agenda off to a klomping start Saturday morning as a group of a dozen teenagers, dressed in costumes sym­ bolic of Dutch provinces, entertained the crowd. The dancers also wear wooden shoes and six to 18 pairs of socks when they perform. Concluding the celebration were a variety of contests on Sunday. The pancake derby winners were Russ Worden and Sharon Worden of the Vermontville area. They accomplished the task of cooking and eating a pan­ cake in 51 seconds. Second place winners were Tim Sighor and Shawn Denney, with 1 minute and fourtenths of a second. Taking third were Ernie Wright and Steve Joppie. Arm wrestling was a new addition to the contest line­ up this year and Chuck Jensen wrestled his way to first place in the overall 27 and over category. Daryl Hale placed second. In the 16-26 age bracket, Charles Titus captured first and Todd Braden, second. In the woodchopping test of skill, Larry Hennay took top honors in the men’s division with 39.3 seconds; Tom Joostberns, second, 46.69 seconds; and Frank Ulnick, third, 50 seconds. Vickie Townsend placecL first among the women woodchoppers with a time of 1 minute 54 seconds. Michelle Ballad placed second with 2 minutes and 16 seconds; and Peanut Brown, Pancake eaters of all ages enjoyed the town's hospitality. Queen Rachel Hartenburg (back, left) and her court were part of the parade line-up. women’s division of that contest with 19 seconds. Marjorie Bennet and Shirley Kane placed second with 20.42 seconds; and Carol Kraai and Judy Gardner, third, 26 seconds. In men’s woodsawing, Tom Joostberns and Bill Flower took first with 14.26 seconds; Keith Rugg and Don Rugg, a father and son team, second place with 23^ seconds; and Dewey Hummel and Dale Fisher, third, 25.23 seconds. Tractor pull results earned a first place in the light weight division for Marty Lintorm (no address available); Monty Allen of Nashville, second; and Dale Dailey of Olivet, third. Heavy weight winners were Dale Dailey of Olivet, first; Roger Garroll of Vestaburg, second; and Larry Dailey of Olivet, third. (A special thanks go to Joe Marcum of Vermontville for the use of the scales). There were many ex­ cellent entries for the Friday night talent show. Winners in the instrumental category were: First, Matthew Bell of Charlotte with his violin; Second, Craig Campbell and Richard Silky of Hastings with their guitars; Third, Robyn Fisher of Hastings, guitar. Vocal winners were “Shine” — a group from Grand Ledge featuring Sabrina Sickenberger and Cynthia Swartz, first place; Leo Hine of Hastings, second; Michele Horn of Nashville, third. In the miscellaneous Continued page 8 — Association President Vernon Trowbridge introduced the crowd to Mrs. Bernice Curtis who served as parade grand marshal. Carnival amusement rides were part of the fun. �The Maple Valley News, Nashville, Tuesday, April 28, 1981 — Page 2 Nashville News people that they closed up shop and took to the streets for one day, were dropped from an approximate 108 percent jump to 54. The Jordans were pleased with the support they received in the towns between here and Mackinaw City. Some folks recognized Ahmo by sight, and many others knew the name. All wanted to shake his hand. Ardith Jordan was spor­ ting a “campaign” button last week which read: “Fight State Government NASHVILLE Michigan DID IT! - You can too.” In an effort to offset some of the costs the Jordans have personally incurred to promoted the Tax Revolt, they are considering having the buttons manufactured for sale. Mrs. Jordan said many people have expressed an interest in buying the imprinted button. Thursday morning, Ahmo Jordan was m Kalamazoo to speak at a meeting to organize opposition to Proposal A the con- Ahmo Jordan, organizer of Nashville’s successful March Tax Revolt, has become somewhat of a celebrity throughout Michigan. He and his wife, Ardith,' returned last Tuesday from a 4-day trip to Mackinaw City. En route they stopped at several small towns along the way to promote Ahmo’s proposed state-wide Tax Revolt, set for May 19. The Jordans talked to several small business owners, distributed literature, and dropped off Letters to the Editors at newspapers in several small Michigan communities. Everywhere they went, the Jordans found a warm welcome and encountered no opposition to the Tax Revolt. Everyone had heard of Nashville’s tax protest, which had gained national attention via the news media and resulted in a reduction of the 1981 commercial property assessment hikes in Barry County. Those in­ creases which had so angered local business Nashville VFW Auxiliary 8260 Penny Supper SATURDAY, MAY 2nd STUFFED PORK CHOPS and MEAT BALLS Serving5:00 to 7:00 P.M. Chairperson ... MARTHA ALLEN It is difficult for one's emotions to accept the loss of a fellow human. The mind understandsbut the emotions may refuse. Ceremony affects the emotionss music - ritual - people as a group relating to one purpose. For this reason a funeral ceremony has a healing effect on the emotions of the bereaved 'Vcqt' FUNEI0L DIRECTORS FUNERAL HOME in Nashville Phone 852-0846 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. 219 Washington St., Nashville UNITED METHODIST CHURCH North State, Nashville REV. LEONARD PUTNAM 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. p.m. PASTOR PAUL L. BOGER and Gregg and Lori Hughes of Battle Creek. Monday evening callers on Rev. and Mrs. E. F. Rhoades were Mr. and Mrs. Robert Saunders of rural Nashville. Mr. and Mrs. Clarence Reid and son Jerry departed Friday to spend Easter weekend at Cadillac with the Darwin Reid family. Easter Sunday dinner was at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Steven Beebe of Marion. She is a sister of Mrs. Darwin Reid. 'Also present were another sister and her family, the Don Beebes, also of Marion. The Clarence Reids and Jerry returned to Nashville Sunday evening. Clyde Reid of rural Nash­ ville was a Wednesday caller on his brother and family, the Clarence Reids, local. That evening, Clarence and Margaret were in Bellevue to visit her parents, Vere and Olive Robinson. The men attended the father-son banquet at the Methodist Church there, while the women enjoyed dinner at the Robinson home. Lois Lane of Battle Creek, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Earl Pennock of rural Nash­ ville, was the subject of a feature story recently published in an in-house newspaper at the St. Regis Company, where she has been employed the past five years. In a play on Lois’ rather famous name, the writer asked: “Wasn’t Lois Lane usually the one doing the interview?” Then con­ tinued: “Not this Lois Lane. She isn’t Superman’s girlfriend, but the Superintendent of Warehousing and Shipping for the St. Regis Carton Plant in Battle Creek.” Mrs. Pennock says her daughter is constantly being teased about her name, but doesn’t seem to mind. “She’s heard all the Superman jokes, though,” noted the article on Lois, “ever since she of­ ficially became a Lane three years ago by marring John Lane, an employee at Eaton’s, at the same time the movie “Superman” hit the theaters.” After four years as a billing clerk in the production control depart­ ment, Mrs. Lane was promoted to her present supervisory position. Prior to landing her first job at St. Regis, Lois studied two years at Kellogg Community College in Battle- Creek and then spent two’ years at Scarritt College for Christian 301 Fuller St., Nashville RICHARD WADSWORTH UNITED METHODIST CHURCH South Main, Vermontville Adult Sunday School ... 10:30 a.m. Church Service.. 11 a.m. Workers in Nashville, Tennessee^ ennessee too earn a B.A. . . degree in SocialzWork. Lois’ present position with St. Regis involves overseeing the movement of cartons out of the plant and into the warehouse for shipping to customers. She spends much of each day on the phone, checking production schedules, warehouse in­ ventories, and shipping orders. Mrs. Darrel Reid and sons, Matt and Sherman, of near Kalamo, were Thursday evening supper guests of Mr. and Mrs. Clarence Reid of Nashville. A century-old landmark in Maple Grove Center disappeared Tuesday evening with the supervised burning the old township hall. The blaze was a con­ trolled operation, used as a training session for the Nashville-based fire department. The men spent several hours on the scene. Maple Grove Township now has new meeting quarters in a building constructed last year on the south edge of Nashville. The structure was partially financed by a portion of a $405,000 Com­ munity Grant Block awarded to the greater Nashville area in 1979 by the U.S. Dept, of Housing and Urban Development. Mrs. Thelma Stewart of rural Nashville was an, Easter Sunday guest of her daughter and family, Bar­ bara and Raymond Barlond and children of rural Ver- NASHVILLE BAPTIST CHURCH 157 S. Main, Vermontville Phone 726-0330 110S. Main, Vermontville REV. DAVE FLEMING 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 FIRSTXONGREGATIONAL CHURCH 6043 Scott Rd. (M-79) PASTOR STEVEN L. REID Continued next page — Clancy. &(/beauty (/beauty .Sho .Shop PEACE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH OF DARRYVILLE REV. MOLLY TURNER montville. There were 35 present for the family gathering. Craig Askins, a ot”dent at Albion College, was a "ood Friday visitor at the home 'tf his grandmother, Mrs. Elizabeth Askins of Nash­ ville. Mrs. Askins was an Easter Sunday dinner guest of Mr. and Mrs. Lawrence Maurer of Nashville. Dave and Kathy Mace and children of Nashville returned home last week from a 5-day trip to Morristown, Tennessee, where they visited his cousins who haye recently relocated therfe from Lan­ sing. The family has established a small machine shop which has grown in a short time to the point that it now employees 30 persons. While in Tennessee, the Maces enjoyed an excursion through Silver Dollar City, an amusement park near the Smokey Mountains. In ad­ dition, Dave enjoyed a day­ long fishing trip on a houseboat his counsins recently had launched on a nearby reservoir. The newest honorary members of the Nashville Chamber of Commerce are Leonard and Veda Shull of Nashville and Merle and Corrine Kelly of Hastings. The honorary memberships are being awarded by the Chamber to any person who contributes $5 or more' to help sustain Nashville’s Christmas Street Lighting ... for hair cut, perm, beauty aides, curling irons, etc., etc., etc. Church School. 9:30 a.m. Church Worship. 11 a.m. (Nursery Care Available) Fellowship Time After Worship. Sun. A.M. Worship .9:15 Sunday School..... 10:15 CHURCH OFTHENAZARENE Sunday School . 9:45 a.m. Sunday School .. TO a.m. Sunday:: Sunday:Sunday: A.M. Worship 10:45 a.m. A.M. .. Worship ors p ..11 .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 troversial tax shift plan facing Michigan voters on May 19. (He also wore one of the buttons.) The show, was taped by several area television stations for later broadcast. We saw it on Channel8’s news program at 6 p.m. Ahmo’s “Nashville Did It” button was clearly visible on the screen. In his interview Ahmo asked the news media to accurately report the true ramifications of Proposal A. Easter Sunday dinner guests of Mr. and Mrs. Earl Pennock of rural Nashville were their children: Don Pennock of Decatur, In­ diana, and his son, Scott of Butler, Ind.; Woody and Leigh Haroff and son, Aaron; and John and Lois Lane, all of Battle Creek. Mrs. Zoe Gillett, a former local resident now of Hastings, was honored with a surprise birthday party Sunday at the home of her daughter, Doris Mrs. Marshall of Nashville. Others present for the Easter dinner event were Henry and Marjorie Klevering; Bruce and Leah Klevering and daughter, Kitty Jo, all of Muskegon; and Mrs. Melissa Showalter of Nashville. Mrs. Thressa- Hess of Nashville accompanied her son and daughter-in-law, Jack and Catherine Hess, local, to Lansing on Easter Sunday evening to visit the latter’s son, Jimmy Whit­ taker, for dessert and coffee. Mrs. Elizabeth Curtis, local, spent Easter Sunday with her son and family, Mr. and Mrs. Robert Curtis of rural Nashville. Mrs. Edna Gibbons of Nashville enjoyed a visit last Wednesday frojn her nephew, Nyle Tack of Iowa. Easter Sunday dinner guests of Mrs. Edna Gibbons were Mrs. Norma Gibbons of Battle Creek and Jennifer and jimmy Merritt of Marshall, the latter two being great-grandchildren to Edna. Also an Easter Sun­ day treat for Mrs. Edna Gibbons was a phone call from her grandson, Fred Gibbons, of Tahlequah, Oklahoma. Rev. and Mrs.' E. F. Rhoades of Nashville were Easter Sunday dinner guests of Dale and Bernice Conklin of Bristol Lake. Also present for the family gathering were Mrs. Naomi Watson of Nashville; Jim and Ruth Ann King of rural Bellevue; AREA CHURCH SCHEDULES a.m. p.m 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 By Susan Hinckley ASSEMBLY OF GOD CHURCH 803 Reed St., Nashville Sunday Mass . 9:30 a.m. Holy Day Masses celebrated at 7:00 p.m. the evening before Sunday School .rIOa.m. 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 MAPLEGROVE BIBLE CHURCH 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 .. 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 �hs W W 4|J%h ?(k* ?('i| **» *» ! &tM % s sS? k kv S S SSS ?XXv v !SW HeMwS**re iC < S}S 'Ws.St s'W.St KSijy ss Os s s st O&t <&> :*^*4 > S^li *4^ ^ ^ ii^ ii^SS •tj> campaign, a Chambersponsored project over the several years. past Currently, three lamp post decorations are needed to complete the holiday street decor, and each costs about $250. Most agree that Nash­ ville has one at the most attractive Christmas Main Streets for any town its size in this area. In the past, the Chamber has conducted various promotions to raise funds to keep the lighting project solvent. This year, the organization decided to give other persons in the greater Nashville com­ munity an opportunity to become direct benefactors to the campaign. Ifyou want to help keep Nashville’s Christmas Main Streett bright, see Dave Mace at the pharmacy or Eloise Wheelerr at the Bank. Honorary membership certificates will be issued by the Chamber to donors giving $5 or more. Local volunteers for the American Cancer Society will be canvassing Nashville during the month of April for the organization’s annual fund drive. Please welcome PROFESSIONAL BUSINESS DIRECTORY % % *S$! $! ?*§$ LIMESTONE* MARL (Delivered and Spread) CRANEWORK * Drainage Ditches • Farm Ponds DARRELL HAMILTON *fi S ??* £<5*’BBm“((Wirijigju (4 riBaH , 4 ml V[[. Conte* M.3, NUNVIUf M.I52-N91 FOR PROFESSIONAL INSURANCE PLANNING Call... THE HECKER AGENCY 225 N. MAIN - NASHVILLE PHONE 882-9680 VERMONTVILLE VILLAGE COUNCIL MEETINGS 1st Thursday each month At 7:30 P.M. Vermontville Public Library Public Invited to attend. Mt I DAN'S WATER SOFTENER SALES and SERVICE Dependable service on all makes and models. FREE WATER TESTI I Reasonable Fees!! (517)852-9564 — NASHVILLE — Ask for Dan 11 MM1'- ... The Maple Valley News, Nashville. Tuesday, April 28, 1981 — Page 3 these solicitors when they call. The co-chairmen of the Nashville campaign are Mrs. Thomas Myers and Mrs. Edgar Boldrey. Mrs. Elizabeth Lynch of Nashville was an Easter Sunday guest of her son and daughter-in-law, Mr. and Mrs. William Lynch, at their home in Grosse Pointe, Mich. The Cloverleaf Class of the Nashville United Methodist Church will meet at 1:30 p.m. Thursday, May 7, at the UMC Community House. Co­ hostesses for the event are Mrs. Veda Shull and Mrs. Eliza Emery. Members of the Nashville Garden Club will tour the E.B.I. facility at Lake Odessa on Tuesday,, May 5. The group will gather at the local United Methodist Church to form a car pool for the 11:30 a.m. departure. After lunch at a Lake Odessa restaurant, the club will tour E.B.I. The Friends of Putnam Public Library will be conducting a spring housecleaning session on each Thursday, April 30 through May 28, at the library. Volunteers are needed. If you can help with this project, please contact Mary Hay, FOL president. Volunteers also are welcome at a forenoon book­ mending session that the FOL is conducting at Put­ nam Public Library on Tuesday, May 12. Volunteers will be trained. Contact the library if you plan to attend. Persons interested in the development of downtown Nashville are encouraged to attend a Thursday evening meeting, April 30, with Gove Associates, the Kalamazoo­ based firm which recently has developed a design plan for Nashville’s business district. The meeting is set for 7:30 p.m. at the Com­ munity Center in Putnam Park; Planners Jack Howell and Tom Kostosky* will conduct the session at which Gove’s final plan will be presented. Preliminary plans have been presented at various earlier meetings. Included in the final presentation will be results of a recent merchant survey conducted in Nashville by Gove; suggestions for both short and long range programs and policies for Come and See Us ... Sandyland Ice Cream at... SANDYLAND PARK Cones • Sundaes • Malts • Slushes, etc. Try our ... SANDYLAND CHILI DOGS! WEDNESDAY thru FRIDAY ... 4 to 10 p.m. SATURDAY and SUNDAY ... 12 to 10 p.m. — Come and See Us — Ceylon, NadineS Josie Garlinger improvement of the down­ town as a whole; and in­ formation on how to make many of the proposed im­ provements a reality through a variety of funding sources. Thursday’s meeting is open to the public. Congratulations to Wayne and Sherry (Latta) Gould of rural Nashville on the birth ofa son Wednesday, April 22, at Pennock Hospital in Hastings. The young man weighed in at 8 lbs. 5 ozs. He has been named Lee Gaylord in honor of his grandfather,, Gaylord Gould of rural Nashville, and in memory of his great-grandfather, the late Lee Gould. In addition to Mr. and Mrs. Gaylord Gould, proud- maternal grand­ mothers are Mrs. Mildred Latta and her mother, Mrs. Ona Hinckley, both of Nash­ ville. The new arrival was welcomed home by sisters Leslie and Emilie. Janice Mason of Nashville lost two pounds in one week to be named top weekly weight loss winner when God’s No-Munch Bunch met Monday for their weigh-in att the Nashville Baptist Church. Nashville residents are reminded that the village’s annual Spring Clean-up program is going on this week and next. Trash (no garbage) will be picked up at curbside on Tuesdays' and Wednesdays. For homes on streets running east and west, the pick-up days will be Tuesdays, April 28 and May 5, between the hours of 9 a.m. and 4 p.m. For village residents living on north­ south streets, trash will be collected on Wednesdays, April 29 and May 6, within the same hours. The village DPW crew will handle the job, and village officials encourage residents to sort their trash to separate recyclable materials, in­ cluding glass, metal and paper. This must be done to make the trash readily acceptable at the new transfer and recycling station where the collection must be deposited. Brush, limbs, etc., also should be piled separately. If residents do not cooperate, village officials warn that the program may be discon­ tinued in the future, since the cost of having the DPW crew sort the trash would make the cost of the project prohibitive. In past years, the trash collected in the Spring Clean-up campaign was deposited and buried at the Nashville landfill, but that facility no longer exists. The site was converted last fall into the new transfer and recycling center. A family roller skating party at Adams Rink in Charlotte is scheduled by the Nashville Baptist Church for Thursday evening, April 30. Hours of the event are 6:30 to 9 p.m. . Larry Hawblitz ‘of Battle Creek, son of Mr. and Mrs. Vem Hawblitz of Nashville and a 1955 graduate of Nashville High School, was one of 6,845 runners participating in the famed Boston Marathon last Monday, April 20. Larry qualified in the over-40 division of the 26­ mile race, which he finished with a time of 3 hours and 22 minutes. The winner of the event was a Japanese runner who completed the course in 2 hours, 10 minutes and 13 seconds. Larry, who lives in Pennfield Township and works at at the the "Kellogg "Kellogg Company, was one of six runners from Battle Creek officially entered in the race. Just prior to the marathon, Larry and his wife, the former Barbara Gould of Nashville, returned from a 2­ week trip to Hawaii, where he kept in shape by running daily. All the pancakes, sausage and maple syrup you can eat will be offered for a small price Friday evening, May 8, by senior citizens at the Nashville Nutrition Site. Serving will be from 5 to 7:30 p.m. Prices are set at $2.50 for adults and $1.50 for children up to age 12. Those under age five will be ad­ mitted free. Plan to attend. Mrs. Nellie Moon, Mrs. Claire Tobias, and Mrs. Carl Tobias, all ofN,ashville,, were among members of the Hastings Union W.C.T.U. who attended a meeting Tuesday at the home of Mrs. Leon Dunning near Richland. George and Dorothy York of Portland were Monday callers on her aunt, Mrs. Nellie Moon Of Nashville. Mr. and Mrs. Clayton Newland and Mr. and Mrs. John Dull of Nashville were in Washington, D.C. over Easter weekend, leaving Janet Hoekstra, of Grand here Thursday and returning Rapids, and Janet’s home Monday. The men daughters: Kristi and served as part of a Masonic Sherry, and Sherry’s son, Order Commandary which Ronnie Cash. An overnight paraded at Easter Sunrise guest at the-Castelein home Services at Arlington during the Hoekstra’s visit National Cemetery. In ad­ was Miss Kelly Gould of dition, the visitors had time Hastings. to do some sightseeing in the Mrs. Gloria Johncock and capitol city. Mrs. Margaret Swiger, both Mr. and Mrs. Dewey of Nashville, and Mrs. Jones, Mr. and Mrs. Caroil Barbara Gagne and Mrs. Lamie and Mr. and Mrs. Lois Gardner, both of Ver­ Dennis Lamie and family of montville, gathered at the Nashville joined Mr. and Steak House Restaurant for Mrs. Robert Jones, and Mrs. lunch Tuesday in honor of Debbie Martins and Mrs. Gardner’s birthday. daughter, Melissa, all of Returning recently from a Battle Creek for Easter 13-day trip to the Holy Land dinner at the Little Brown was a large group from the Jug restaurant Later, all Nashville Baptist Church. returned to the Robert Jones Leading the excursion were home south of Battle Creek. Rev. and Mrs. Lester Monday evening dinner DeGroot In addition to their guests of Mr. and Mrs. daughters,Lisa and Lynn,the Leonard Shull were Earl and travelers included Mr. and Clara Pennock of rural Mrs. Ken Priddy, and Mrs. Nashville and Bill and Grace Cindy Gould, all of Nash­ Tarbet of Hastings. ville; Mr. and Mrs. Dick Recent callers at the home Shaw, Forrest Gardner and of Mary and M. Dewey his son, Steve, all of VerCastelien, Jr., of Nashville Continued page 6 — was her daughter, Mrs. With this coupon receive... »5°° off ANY PERM Daneae Hughes ■ Rape EVMS Nours: 9 to 8 Tues. & Thurs.; 9 to 5 Wed. & Fri.; 9 to 4 Sot. "The Mirrors image" MihitOieS iiuaae.. j 9 \ Hair Stylist for Men, Women £ Children 111N. Main, Nashville OPPORTUNITY 106 Lentz Street Nashville, Michigan NOW ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS Rents based on individual income. Renters pay own gas and electric. Each unit includes stove, refrig­ erator, carpet and drapes. CHECKING la with Dally Compounded INTEREST on Senior Citizens’ Accounts 300 TOO Minimum balance requirement Minimum balance requirement with safekeeping service ladiaidaala, lea-trefrt and Minimum Balance we th Return Check (salified laelaeee leoeaate: ’500 NBnimum Balance with Salekeeping Service 1TM IB IT 1IT UF UH Fill MIVEIIEIT OFFICES Fll MME NOW checking detail* and Loan Association FOUR CORVERIEni lOWTIORS10 SERVE tOU Phone 852-9628 or 852-0852 852-9192 ATTENTION . . SENIOR CITIZENS!! Beautiful One & Two Bedroom Units EQUAL HOUSING Coll lor on appointment —** with return check service MAPLE VALLEY ARMS Now thru Mother’s Day HOME OFFICE - CHRR10TTE, MICHIGAN Nashville, Michigan - Eaton Rapids, Michigan - Olivet. Michigan »300°° �The Maple Valley News, Nashville, Tuesday, April 28, 1981 — Page 4 Alumni banquets date back to 1893 also sponsored mother­ daughter banquets. But the most enduring of appeared in our Memories of the Past published June 6, all such gatherings has been Nashville High School’s 1979.) alumni banquet.Since the Nashville always has been mid-1960’s, the NHS event fond ofbanquets. There were has been combined with the traditional father-son Vermontville to form an dinners sponsored by local affiliation of Maple Valley churches; the Knights of alumni. However, the Nash­ Pythias annual Maggie & ville connection dates back Jiggs feast of corned beef to July 1893, when the very and cabbage; and any first NHS alumni banquet number of community meals was held in the elegant hosted by the Masonic Or­ dining room of the Wolcott der In later years, churches House on South Main Street. (Author's note: Portions of the following story first Built in 1878 by local hardware merchant Charles C. Wolcott, the hotel then was considered the finest hostelry between Jackson and Grand Rapids. One of Nashville’s earliest plum­ bing systems was featured in the 27-room facility. The main level housed two parlors, a large office, a spacious dining room, and a kitchen with adjoining quarters for a live-in maid. Such tasty meals were served at the Wolcott House that the place soon earned Later alumni banquets were served at the opera house and various lodge halls in Nashville. Lovely waitresses shown at an about-1910 banquet in the K.P. Hall in the Gribben Block are, front row, from left: (married names included when known) Mildred Shilling Brumm, Grace Gutchess, Mildred Holly, Mildred Purchis Mater, Cecile Zuschnitt Betts, May Rothhaar Smith, Vada Feighner Kane. Back row: Zaida Keyes Resor, ? Gilcrest, Zella Franck, Aura Munroe, Zoe Hayman Gillett, Villa Parrott Olin-Meyers, Ruth Lake. 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 8, 1981. 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 8, 1981, IS MONDAY, MAY 11, 1981. PERSONS REGISTERING AFTER 5:00 O'CLOCK, P.M., ON MONDAY, MAY 11, 1981, 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. Rockwel Secretary, Board of Education The elegant dining room of the Wolcott Mouse on South Main was the scene of Nashville's first high school alumni banquet in 1893. Veal and Saratoga potatoes were on the menu. Built in 1878, the hotel was rated the best in Barry County. It was located on the present site of the former Total Station. local accolades. Veal and Saratoga . potatoes highlighted the menu at the first NHS alumni banquet in 1893. The entree was accompanied by standard fare: salad, mixed pickles, bread, jellies, coffee and cocoa - plus a more unusual offering - tongue. Dessert included ice cream with strawberries; white, kisses and coconut cakes; and assorted fruits. H.B. Andrus, superin­ tendent of school, acted as toastmaster at the first NHS alumni banquet. He in­ troduced local orators Clyde W. Francis, S. Wilbert Smith, Ward Gribben and Misses Lida Feighner and Lois Marshall. The musical portion of the program was handled by Mrs. Mabel (Sellick) Bell and Miss Katherine Dickinson. After the oration, Lida Feighner favored the diners with her rendition of “Where Life Is Brightest.” New alumni members at that first banquet were welcomed by Miss Bertha Marshall. Nashville’s 1,893 graduates, a class of eight members, then heard narratives tracing five preceeding years at the high school. Reviewing the past, Miss Emma Barber spoke for the Class of 1887; Mrs. Mabie (Sellick) Bell for ’88; Miss Jennie Mills for ’89; Miss Alice McKinnis for ’91; and Miss Anna Downing for the Class of 1892. There were no graduates from Nashville in 1890 - the year the high school con­ verted from a 3-year to a 4­ year curriculum. Although there seems to be no record of just how many individuals attended that first alumni banquet at the Wolcott House, there probably was a limited number compared to today’s standard. Up to the year 1893, only 26 seniors had received diplomas from Nashville’s Union School. The first graudating class consisted of only four members. Over the next 5 years, the highest number of graduates in one class would reach only seven. The Wolcott House con­ tinued to host the annual NHS alumni banquet until 1897, when the event was moved to the opera house on Washington St. Built in 1876 by local merchants Elihu Chipman and H. M. Lee, that facility soon would become the center of nearly all community'activities, in­ cluding commencement exercises. Ironically, in a departure f_rom the normal routine, the alumni banquet of 1901 was staged at the high school. Wf"1 I Nashville's 1884 Union School had a 3-year high school cirriculum when its first seniors graduated in 1887. There was no commencement in 1890, the year the 3-year course was expanded to four. The 1901 alumni banquet was held here, the last before a February 1902 fire destroyed the building. It was replaced the same year with a similarly-styled brick edifice. Participants were not aware that it would be the last one held in the magnificent 1884 brick. “There was an attendance of 84 at the annual alumni banquet at the high school Friday evening,” reported the Nashville News in June 1901. “Edward Smith was elected as president for next year and Von W. Fur niss was chosen as toastmaster for next year’s banquet.” But on February 5, 1902, just eight months after that event, Nashville lost her Union School to an early morning fire. Insurance covered only $8,000 of the estimated $15,000 loss of building and contents. Despite the disaster, Nashville recovered rapidly and a new brick schoolhouse of similarly magnificent proportions was under construction by May. It was dedicated in January 1903, less than a year after the fire. Nashville’s education process was not slowed by the tragedy. Graduates continued to pour from NHS, and alumni banquets became an enduring village tradition. “About 75 attended the alumni banquet Friday evening in the opera house” noted the News in June 1903. “Harry Cooper was toast­ master.” In- subsequent years, Nashville’s alumni gathered to dine and reminisce in a variety of village facilities, including the Knights of Pythias Hall on the second floor of the Gribben Block; the Masonic Temple con­ verted in 1928 from the ! urnnf* di*!'1 I*1* iw w*1' tte W pdfi 'WtWll tap" BINC M Continued next page — 1981 Opening MEN'S Slow Pitch SOFTBALL TOURNAMENT May 16 & 17 Entry fee... *75.00 ... plus 1 new ball. Entry must be in by May 6 — ASA Rules — Nashville, Mi. For more information, Call... (517)852-9564 Six, NOTICE Our Spring Sales Handbill should be enclosed with your paper ... if not, stop in. We have extra copies. ASHVILLE HARDWARE SPORTING ci“cs. s 105 N. Main St. Nashville S S,, �former Lentz furniture \ showroom; the Odd Fellows A Hall on the upper level of the । Me Derby Building; and in i ■ the 1916 Community House ■I addition to the Methodist Church. || “The annual alumni banquetof Nashville High School was held Friday night at the Methodist Community House,” advised the News in June 1928. “President Chester Smith introduced Charles Dahlhouser as toastmaster and a fine program followed.” Two years later, the event was held at the Masonic B Temple. “Invitations are out i ffor 1o3r,” tthe alumni banquet, June announced the News, , r noting the time and place ant^ Dr. Emory Morris would be toastmaster. There followed this lighter ob­ servation: “Preceeding the banquet, there will be a baseball game between the high school team and a picked team of alumni, managed by Charles H. Dahlhouser and calling themselves the Has-Beens.” The Odd Fellows Hall hosted a colorful alumni banquet in June 1932. The facility, according to the News account of the event, was “beautifully decorated in red, white and blue in honor of Washington, Washington whose bicentennial we are celebrating this year.” villa's ]«... Red and blue crepe paper tablecloths; mapkiins folded into cocked hats w with water glass crowns; red, white and "kJ^ _uJ?,r,rse 1ssee*wawas exP®KfedioU: blue programs, together *® with showy bouquets of red lire ddestroy^ J peonies, white spirea and some year ear gin. J blue honeysuckle helped ™ carry out the patriotic theme. । “The delicious dinner was I ®prepared by the Rebekahs and served by the junior girls dressed in white Miy Ctfti dresses trimmed in red and twaliafaite blue,” reported the News. I k and ilngj ®s” Il ste Decorating motifs based on a i rag* reported Itfamliar MbJffiiiJiiie witty tiri Maple Valley Athletic Boosters Mnrd Smitl ra iitafylti is retail rat PythiisHiii) BINGO MAPLEWOOD SCHOOL InUtaus M lit it Vermontville s asstmaster forthe tar it THURSDAYS ...7:00 p.m. verted i 9' Early Birds... 6:30 p.m. FftayS, lift mate after that iM lost her id to oj early fin. Insurance ih nmol tie jliOOO loss fl The Maple Valley News. Nashville. Tuesday, April 28. 1981 — Page 5 theme were the vogue for banquets of that era. After the 1936 W. K. Kellogg expansion added a spacious new gymnasium to Nashvijle’s high school, alumni banquets were staged there. Usually the junior class prepared and served the meal under the direction of their advisor. During World War II the banquets were temporarily suspended, but only four of the annual events were missed in the 1940’s. Today, classmates of days gone by still gather for the traditional reunion, now held at Maple Valley High School, where once again they dine together as they share many happy memories of the past. Topical Fluoride program begins in June The 1981 Summer Topical Flouride Program of Barry County will begin on Mon­ day, June 15, at Nor­ theastern School East Grant Street, Hastings. According to Louise Odrzywolska, general chairman, appointments will be mailed three weeks in advance of area clinic dates. Parents are asked to mark the assigned dates on their calendar. The schedule and location of each clinic is as follows: Hastings Northeastern School, June 15 thru July 1; Delton - Delton Elementary School, July 2 thru July 10; Middleville - Minnie McFall School, July 13 thru July 21. Due to low enrollment, there will be no clinics in the Woodland and Nashville areas this year. Children registered from these areas will, be served in the Hastings and Middleville clinics. 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Nashville Village Council — MINUTES OF REGULAR MEETING — The regular meeting of the Nashville Village Council was called to order by President Harold Christiansen on April 9, 1981 at 7:00 p.m. at the Community Center in Nashville. All present. Fueri, Frith, Babcock, Tobias, Hughes and Rizor. Also Village Attorney David Dimmers was present. President Christiansen welcomed the new trustees. ' The minutes of the last regular meeting were read and approved. A letter was read from the City of Lake Ann regard­ ing Mayor's exchange day. Motion by Hughes, supported by Tobias that the Village not participate in Mayor’s Exchange day May 18, 1981 with Lake Ann. All ayes. Motion carried. A question was presented to the Village Council, property on 209 Washington St. is zoned R-l, a business is being run there, is this legal? President Christiansen appointed a committee of Linda Frith Frith, chairman. Bob Fueri, and Calvin Rizor to meet with Zoning Administrator Rick Ross to review this and bring back to the Council. Motion by Hughes, supported by Tobias to adopt the following committees for the 1981-82 fiscal year. All ayes. Motion carried. DEPT. OF PUBUC WORKS TRANSFER RECYCUNG John Hughes, chairman Robert Fueri Calvin Rizor Carl Tobias Warren Travoli POUCE COMMITTEE Carl Tobias, chairman Gaylord Gray John Hughes, vice chairman Sharon Green Lonny Kienutske Sharlot Sours, Sec/Treas. Don Williams Forrest Babcock, chairman Carl Tobias Linda Frith FINANCE COMMITTEE John Hughes, chairman ' Carl Tobias Robert Fueri PARKS LIBRARY A U6HTS Robert Fueri, chairman Calvin Rizor Linda Frith PLANNING COMMISSION William Kipp, chairman Gerald Kent Mary Davison Nelson Brumm Gerald Shoup Warren Travoli PRESIDENT PRO TEM Forrest Babcock PUTNAM PARK BOARD Forrest Babcock, chairman Carl Tobias Warren Travoli BOARD OF APPEALS ORDINANCE A ZONING Robert Fueri, chairman Calvin Rizor Linda Frith CEMETERY BOARD Leon Frith, chairman AdaYaudes, Sec./Treas. John Mason DIRECTOR OF PUBUC WORKS Leon Frith REGION III Forrest Babcock FIRE BOARD Calvin Rizor, chairman Lindo Frith ACTING CHIEF OF POUCE Motion by Hughes, supported by Fueri to apply to E.P.A. and D.N.R. and Local Share for Partial Payment request No. 8 on project No. 85676. Total $195,409 this includes administrative costs of $337, Engineering $15,217 and construction costs of $179,854. All ayes. Motion carried. Motion by Tobias, supported by Rizor to allow $200 to be run through the miscellaneous project account with Williams & Works for the map project. All ayes. Motion carried. The following bills were presented and motion by Tobias, supported by Hughes that they be allowed and orders drawn on Treasurer for the same. All ayes. Motion carried. GENERAL POLICE DEPARTMENT Michigan Bell . 74.48 Cons. Power (lights) 884.05 Cons. Power (office 94.65 Cadillac Overall Supply..... 5.65 The Reminder........... 14.40 Doubleday Bros. & Co 26.48 Barry County Board of Canvasser 165.87 Corl's Markets 16.75 J.C. Penney 298.68 CBI Copy Products Inc 83.50 Hastings Commercial Printer 74.84 Mi. Municipal League ... 532.00 Hometown Lumber Yard ... 3.20 Michigan Bell Kent Oil Company Gene Koetje Cor Maintenance Simon Pharmacy Farmers Gas 8 Oil Gene Koetje Chalet Motor Lodge General Electric GARAGE AND EQUIPMENT Michigan Bell 46.25 Consumers Power 199.71 Nashville Hardware 36.98 Hometown Lumber Yard — . 7.62 Kent Oil Company 286.85 Hummell's Body Shop ..... 15.00 M.V. Implement Inc.. 22.96 Todd Automotive Inc 46.81 Sign's Tire Service, Inc...... 14.00 Bemis ......................... 31.46 PARKS DEPARTMENT Nashville Hardware 3.15 Hometown Lumber Yard... 4.69 Consumers Power 69.82 Lonny Kienutske, chairman John Hughes Carl Tobias Motion by Tobias, supported by Rizor to create ''Policy Committee” of three members of the Village Council. All ayes. Motion carried. President Christiansen appointed John Hughes, chairman, Carl Tobias and Calvin Rizor to serve on the Policy Committee. Motion by Fueri, supported by Frith to spend $23,549 Federal Revenue Sharing monies as follows: Proposal No. 2, Library $1,500, Dam $3,000, Park Com­ munity Center Building $2,500, Water Line on Philadel­ phia, $2,700, Riverside Recreational Development Corp. $1,500, and Major Street construction $12,349. All ayes. Motion carried. Motion by Hughes, supported by Babcock to adopt the 1981-82 budget as is. All ayes. Motion carried. Motion by Hughes, supported by Tobias to have a "Spring Clean Up Day” within the Village of Nashville as follows: Tuesday, April 28 and May 5 East and West streets will be picked up between the hours of 9:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. Wednesday, April 29 and May 6 North and South Streets will be picked up between the hours of 9:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. All trash must be put at curbside. The Council encourages village residents to separate recyclables such as glass, paper or metals. Spring clean up does not include garbage. All ayes. Motion carried. John Hughes, chairman of the D.P.W. gave the D.P.W. report for the month of March 1981. Motion by Rizor, supported by Tobias to authorize Village Clerk to sign and send in all requests for par­ tial payment (form no. 271) to E.P.A. and D.N.R. the 1st of every month and the Finance Chairman will review all partial payment estimates. All ayes. Motion carried. Motion by Hughes, supported by Tobias to pay Wil­ liams & Works from Federal State and Local monies on project no. 85676 - $8,70.26, no. 85677 $9,626.14, and no. 85829 $808.91. All Step 3 costs. All ayes. Motion carried. Motion by Hughes, supported by Tobias to adopt partial payment Estimate no. 1 on Contract no. 2 lift stations to Dungan Bros. $30,772.50, amount retained $3,077.25, amount due $27,695.25. Also Partial Payment Estimate no. 2 on Contract no. 1 to Dunigan Brothers. Total $19,325.00, amount retained, $1,932.50, amount due $17,392.50. Also, partial payment estimate no. 4 on Contract no. 3 to Normco, total $190,000.40, amount retained $19,090.04, amount due $171,810.36. All ayes. Motion carried. 11.00 4.65 17.49 5.60 WATER AND SEWER Michigan Bell (water) 20.20 Michigan Bell (sewer) . 25.49 Cons. Power (water) . 446.06 Cons. Power (sewer)..... 217.11 The Hecker Agency 250.00 Jones Standard Service 80.00 U.S. Postmaster 73.98 Pleasant Telephone Answering Serv............ .19.00 The Hecker Agency 157.00 SEWER BOND INTEREST REDEMPTION U.S. Formers Home Adm. SEWER BOND FUND Old Kent Bank 8 Trust Co 1,116.80 STREET DEPARTMENT St. Regis Paper Co 514.08 Chempace Corporation .. 492.05 Spartan Asphalt Paving Co. 44.94 Sgt. Gene Koetje gave the police report for the month of March 1981. Motion by Rizor, supported by Babcock to pay the quarterly payment to the Castleton, Maple Grove and Nashville Fire Board of $1,900.00. All ayes. Motion carried. Motion by Hughes, supported by Tobias to pay the quarterly payment to the Lakeview Cemetery Board of $350.00. All ayes. Motion carried. Motion by Hughes, supported by Tobias to adjourn. Meeting adjourned at 10:55 p .m. Sgt. Gene Koetje SEWER COMMITTEE 32.56 307.20 Date: April 23, 1981 Harold Christiansen, President Susan M. Corkwell, Clerk MINUTES of... Revenue Sharing Public Hearing A special public hearing of the Nashville Village Council held at 7:00 p.m. at the Community Center in Nashville on April 9, 1981 was called to order by President Harold Christiansen. Present were Fueri, Frith, Babcock, Tobias, Hughes and Rizor. The purpose of the public hearing was to present and discuss the proposed use of $23,549 Federal Revenue Sharing in conjunction with the 1981-82 fiscal year budget for the Village of Nashville. Two proposals were presented as follows: Proposal No.1 Putnam Public Library .... $1,500 Dam repair ...................................... ' . 3,000 Major Street Construction 13,849 Community Center Building 2,500 Water line extension on Philadelphia St 2,700 Proposal No.2 Putnam Public Library 1,500 Dam repair................................................................. Major street construction 12,349 Community Center Building 2,500 Water line extension on Philadelphia St 2,700 Riverside Recreational Develop 1,500 There was much discussion. Meeting adjourned at 7:30 p.m. Harold Christiansen, President Date: April 23, 1981 Susan M. Corkwell, Clerk PUBLIC HEARING • NOTICE • Thursday, May 7,1981, at 7:00 p.m. ... at the Community Center in Nashville PURPOSE: Lonny Kienutske has requested a special use permit for the property lo­ cated at 134 South Main Street. The request concerns using said property for an automobile sales lot. SHARLOT A. SOURS, Secretary Nashville Zoning Board of Appeals �The Maple Valley New*, Nashville, Tuesday, April 28, 1981 — Poge 6 200 attend senior girls tea Spring fashions were modeled by young people from the Austin Professional Agency of East Lansing, at Monday's Senior Girls' Tea. by Susan Hinckley An event as fresh and bright as springtime was the A lovely refreshment table was the center of Attention in the cafeteria, at the annual Senior Girls’ Tea,' annual springtime event for Maple Valley senior girls and their mothers. Serving staged Monday evening, were members of Vermontville's Woman's Club. April 20, at Maple Valley (Maple Valley News photos by Susan Hinckley) High School. Following the fashion retired to the cafeteria for Vermontville and Nashville Approximately 200 persons woman’s club, • with attended the affair, a presentation in the school refreshments. traditional event held in auditorium, the senior girls Also attending the tea representatives of the host honor of Maple Valley senior and their mothers and guests were members of both the organization serving. girls and their mothers. Many in attendance Monday said the gathering was a record turnout for the tea. There are 90 girls in this The Nashville Women’s scholarship to the camp. and commented on conyear’s graduating class. Hosting the 1981 tea was Literary Club was invited by Then we went upstairs to ditions there. the Vermontville Woman’s the Hastings Women’s Club watch “The Five Marys of On April 20, we attended Club, which alternates to a luncheon on April 3, held the Bible”, presented by five the Senior Girls Tea at sponsorship on a yearly at First Methodist Church. women of the Central Maple Valley High School. basis with the Nashville Our table was decorated by District of the U.M. Church. The Vermontville Women’s. Lucille (DeWitt) Hecker, a Woman’s Literary Club. Our local April meeting Club were in charge of Highlighting the evening’s former Nashville resident. was held at the home of presenting the refreshments program was a style show of The centerpiece was a Barbara Sandbrook. She was this year. Our club’s projects men’s and women’s spring yellow daffodil and blue iris, assisted by Liz Lynch and are to help maintain our fashions, modeled by a and she had painted Marge Wolfe. The program public library and providing troupe of 14 young people placemats, napkin rings and was given by Jan Kalnbach, scholarships. from the Austin Professional wooden candlesticks to who showed slides of Modeling Agency of East match. Capetown and South Africa After a delicious luncheon, Lansing. The garments were furnished by various we saw their installation of clothing shops in the Lansing new officers, and the and Meridian malls. C. L. presentation of a $200 check Adams, president of the to Dave Storms, director of modeling agency, narrated the Y Camp, for a girl’s the show. Mother’s Day . May 10 Just for Her... • Flowering Plants Women’s Literary Club activities FRESH & ARTIFICIAL ? • Arrangements • Corsages Something Special for that Special Mom. Taking PROM ORDERS for May 9th, Nashville Flowers & Jewelry OliHeflora 852-9797 jrldwide Delivery BIG GEORGES BIG GEORGE’S Party Store lie C OtCI Nashville News continued- — NASHVILLE — HOURS: Sun: 11 to IT; Monday thru Thursday < 8:30 a.m. to 11 p.m. Fri. & Sat. 8:30 -1 a.m ] OPEN 7 DAYS A WEEK | Blue Seal Butternut — | White BREAD 3/$l00 16 oz. loaf p n Pepsi, Diet Pepsi, Pepsi Light and 8 pak 199 ■ plus deposit We have FISHING BAIT in stock... • Night Crawlers • Leaf Worms and • Red Worms Also... TACKLE and LICENSES s montville; Mr. and Mrs. Calvin Oles and Mr. and Mrs. Dean Clarke, all of Charlotte; Mr. and Mrs. Dale Leonard, Mr. and Mrs. Don Cook, and Mrs. Susan Carrigan, all of Hastings; Mr. and Mrs. Larry Notebloom of Dowling; Mr. and Mrs. Buster Eberly of Mulliken; Harry Rasmussen of Battle Creek; Steve Craun of Lansing; and Mr. and Mrs. Sam Dowding of North Carolina. A flight from Chicago to Rome to TelAviv got the travelers to Israel in 14 hours. Countless historical Biblical sites were on the tour agenda. A boat ride on' the Sea of Galilee; a stay at Tiberius; viewing the Wailing Wall at old Jeruselum; and picking up stones at the beautiful Dead Sea were just a few of the highlights. Among other stops were Jericho, Golgatha, the Garden Tomb, the Mount of Olives, the Mount of the Beatitudes; Valley of Megiddo, where one could see for 67 miles; the birth place of Christ in Bethlehem, Rev. and Mrs. De Groot had the honor of being invited to dinner at the home of their tour guide, whom they have known for two years via letters. At Jeruselum, Rev. De Groot photographed every gate of the old walled city. These pictures comprise only a small part of the countless slides he took on the trip and which he will show to the public in the near future at the church. En route home, the group stayed overnight at Rome and the next day enjoyed a mini-tour of that city before resuming their flight to America. Easter Sunday guests of Mrs. Gloria Johncock and son Doug were: Mr. and Mrs. Larry Corkwell and daughters; Mr. and Mrs. Richard Johncock and sons, all of Nashville; and Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Thornton and children, of Assyria. During the day, a call was placed to Sheryl (Johncock) West of Colorado Springs, Colo., where she has recently relocated in a new home. SEW n SAVE JUST IN • Knit Assortment • Double Knits • Single Knits and • Warp Knits Solids, Stripe§ & Fancies WHILE 300 YDS LAST T® Only... 87* YARD Another “SUPER VALUE” from... ’KcUuf & Variety Store 115-117 N. Main — NASHVILLE PHONE:852-9747 YOUR “EVERYTHING” STORE �The Maple Valley News, Nashville, Tuesday, April 28, 1981 — Page 7 Maple Valley reduces graduation requirements 1 & th on . . M*** iuM ■*M5»..t TT*n fliljiial are to help m pttttaiij ^JaKinteth, ri sides gl ssWAfa Action by the Maple Valley Board of Education has been taken to reduce the graduation credit requirements at Maple Valley High School from twenty to nineteen credits beginning with the graduating class of 1982. This reduction is being made considering that a high school student at the present time may enroll in a maximum of five classes, whereas, prior to this semester students could enroll in six classes. This reduction in the number of classes that any student may enroll in was necessiated by the fact that teaching staff at the Jr.-Sr. High School in­ cluded 44‘/2 teachers last school year compared with the present staff of 33. The number of required English credits was reduced from 4 credits to 3 credits. The existing semester in­ dividually titled courses will be structured into full one year courses and given a general title. The vocational agriculture program will continue to be evaluated as to its effectiveness and number of students served. As a result of making needed financial cuts, present plans are to offer one session of driver education this summer for 90 students. A second session of driver education for approximately ninety more students will be held providing the millage is approved. Superintendent Carroll Wolff reported that the April state aid in the amount of $270,141.04 had been received and deposited. He also reported that Dr. Kehoe, University of Michigan Bureau of School Services, had visited visie thee high g school scoo on April 15th regarding school accreditation. Although the written evaluation report hasn’t been received, Dr. Kehoe did express his concern related to general reduction in staff along with course offerings with special attention given reduction in counselling and library staff. ministrators. One grievance General fund bills in the was a request for six amount of $42,998.29 were Maplewood Elementary approved for payment. The teachers to receive ad­ board members approved ditional compensation or the payment of the building released compensation time debt retirement principal, for approximately twenty interest, and the handling 'minutes (20) each on charges in the amount of February 4, 1981 when the $64,087.09. Payment on the elementary librarian was principal amounted to absent and the students $50,000.00 leaving a building could not go to the library. debt balance of $695,000.00. Therefore, the students The March 20th payroll in remained in the classroom the amount of $89,158.49, reducing the amount of April 3rd payroll in the preparation time. amount of $86,192.72 and the The grievance was denied April 17th payroll in the by the administrators based amount of $85,634.41 were upon the opinion that the approved for payment and negotiated contract as transfer to the payroll ac­ related to compensation count. time doesn’t include the A maternity leave of ab­ library under the present sence was approved for operation. This grievance Maplewood Elementary was tabled until the May teacher Sue Doozan board meeting. beginning at the end of The second grievance September. A maternity covered a request from the leave of absence was local association to grant granted Fuller Street pro-rated sick leave Elementary teacher coverage for elementary Claudette Holmberg teacher Nancy Bradley who beginning with the opening is on a voluntary leave of of school next fall. Fuller absence. Her sick leave days Street elementary teacher ran out March 6, 1981, and Anne Byrne sent a letter the school district discon­ stating that she desired to tinued insurance coverage use thirty sick leave days March 31, 1981. The during her maternity leave association request would next fall. carry the insurance Anne Byrne submitted a coverage into June 1981. letter of resignation as Based upon the advise of the seventh, eighth and ninth school attorney, the board of grade cheerleading advisor education voted to deny this which was accepted by the grievance. board of education. A letter of resignation A letter of resignation effective at the end of the because of retirement was school year was accepted received from custodian from band director Roy Carl Thrun effective June 30, Johnson. In his letter, he 1981. Carl has been employed stated a difference of the past seventeen years as a philosophy with the ad­ buss driver and custodian. ministration and board of He currently is the custodian education related to the at the Kellogg Elementary goals and operation of the School. band program. Following Jean Cusick, Uniserv comments by board Director for the Eaton president Robert Dormer, County Education several band parents in the Association, presented her audience voiced support for concerns related to two the band director and his grievances which had been efforts. filed by the local association, Tenure was granted and the grievances had been Maplewood Special denied by the school ad- Education teachers Robin Glerum and Laurie Fox. Contracts will be offered the remainder of the teaching staff based upon funds available next fall. The board members ap­ proved G.M. Underwriters, Thursday, May 7,1981, at 7:00 p.m. Inc. to continue as agent for the student insurance ... at the Community Center program for the *1981-82 school year. of Nashville Mr. and Mrs. James PURPOSE: William J. Hecker is requesting Robotham were present at the meeting and expressed their concern regarding the safety involved by having their two children (ages 7 and 9) walk down Bivens Road to meet the bus at the corner ofBivens and Morgan Road. Mr. Robotham stated that they were not voicing op­ position to having their children walk three tenths of a mile, but their major concern was related to the general area where the children get on the bus plus the hill along with the narrowness of Bivens Road. It was decided that three board members will inspect the area, and the matter will be placed on a future agenda if the group feels that further action is necessary. Tran­ sportation supervisor Gerald Aldrich and Sergeant Tucker from the State Police will also be involved in the in­ spec tion. Board members Elam Rockwell and Russell Geary were designated to present the diplomas at graduation which is to be held in the high school gymnasium on Sunday, May 31, at 3:00 p.m. There was a general discussion relative to the need for a millage vote at the annual election June 8 along with proposed reductions in various areas which will be necessary if additional funds aren’t available. At the present time it appears that millage proposals will be broken down into separate areas which would cover the following areas: Transportation: Funds would help cover the loss SHARLOT A. SOURS, Secretary Nashville Zoning Board of Appeals Stop at Little Country Comers ' 50-lbs. unc. POTATOES... ’7.49 • Red & White SEED POTATOES • Yellow & White ONION SETS ASPARAGUS Soon! at... 119 N. Main Street Nashville 852-9635 Funds: Funds needed to basically maintain the present academic program. A member in the audience mentioned that the board should consider additional millage to consider rein­ statement of programs. There were several people in the audience who made suggestions or reacted to proposed reductions in programs. Nd decisions were made relative to the millage proposals. A special board meeting will be held in the Jr.-Sr. High School library Tuesday, April 28, at 7:00 p.m. at which time there will be further discussion and determiniation of the millage proposals to appear on the ballot June 8th. There will also be discussion relative to converting busses to propane. Nashville SPRING CLEAN UP TUESDAY & WEDNESDAY...APRIL 28 & 29 TUESDAY & WEDNESDAY...MAY 5 & 6 If you live on an EAST-WEST STREET please have your trash at curbside for a TUESDAY pickup between the hours of 9:00 a.m. & 4:00 p .m. If you live on a NORTH-SOUTH STREET please have your trash at curbside for a WEDNESDAY pickup between the hours of 9:00 a.m. & 4:00 p.m. The Village Council encourages Village residents to separate recyclables such as glass, paper, metal and brush. Your cooperation on separating recyclables will determine the contin­ uation of this program. ® MACE PHARMAC HOURS: 9 A.M. - 5:30 P.M: Monday thru Saturday 852-0845 207 Main St., Nashville Use rear entrance for convenience! To Mother With Love PUBLIC HEARING • NOTICE • a special use permit for the property lo­ cated at 315 Kellogg Street. The request concerns placing a mobile home on said property for temporary residence. being presently incurred considering that the state isn’t paying out according to the seventy-five percent which was once paid and the amount this year will be approximately forty per­ cent. Extra Curricular Activites: This would include the athletics funded this year through the general fund, the extra amount paid the band director for activites outside the regular school day, Junior and Senior class advisors, and advisor to the Jr. High Student Council. This would mean that the athletic boosters would have to continue to support several sports along with the band boosters assisting with some general expenses related to special band ac­ tivities. General Operational Action - Ads 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, 726­ 1340. Hours: 10a.m. to5 p.m. Closed Mondays. CHOICE OF MOTOR HOME FOR RENT: For your vacation, $200.00 & $300.00 a week. 5c a mile. Also campers. Deposit will hold. Call 945-9101. (5-5) BOARDING DOGS & CATS: Carroll Wells, Phone 726­ 0129. 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Inc. �The Maple Valley News, Nashville, Tuesday, April 28, 1981 — Page 8 Syrup Festival draws thousands to Vermontville over the weekend! category, the Chesaning Tiny Tumblers placed first; Jennifer Fisher, baton, second; and Ernestine the Cleaning Lady who was Kathy Davis of Ver­ montville, third. Dance winners were “Fifties Tap” comprising Helena Lehman and Danny Franks of Vermontville who captured first; Jitterbug Kids — Regina Place and Ray Hocquand of Charlotte, second; and tied for third were Two Plus Two featuring Stephanie Whit­ more, Matt Brown, Dave Tuckey, and Lisa Franks of Vermontville; and Sugar ’N Spice from Chesaning. Derek Brown _of Vermontville received honorable mention. Vermontville's own version of Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs charmed the crowd and won a first place trophy for the group. rmonhdH^1 ^9ht) showed thousands °f tourists how maple syrup smae n winners in Dancing in the street were the West Ottawa Dutch dancers who gave the festival an ethnic flavor Nyle Dean told museum visitors how the Indians made syrup. �The Maple Volley News. Nashville. Tuesday. April 28. 1981 — Page 9 This little miss was one of the Apple Dumpling Gang in the children's parade which featured "The Wonderful World of Walt Disney" as its theme. Doug Brown was one of the Band Boosters who flipped pancakes during the festival. This little Jiminy Cricket pulled his world along with him. him. (Maple Volley News photos by Elaine Gilbert) Nashville Council receives petitions against refuse ordinance Former syrup queens were invited to join the parade this year. The Maple Valley News, Hastings Reminder and the Charlotte Shopping Guide brought the Scottville Clown Band to Vermontville's festival. Pint-sized baton twirlers were big on talent. Trustee John Hughes, who Indicating that they were motivated by a recent voted for the adoption of the referendum decision against ordinance, defended the law: mandatory refuse collection “As public officials we have in the city of Battle Creek, a several responsibilities. One coalition of village residents of those is (protecting) the are attempting to change public health.” He said state Nashville’s newly-enacted law required refuse haulers ordinance governing to use vehicles that are disposal of household refuse. water-tight and do not admit That law became effective odors. “In my eyes, Rick’s February 17, 1981. Leading the challenge was Disposal Service does not Rick Horton of Hastings, meet those requirements,” who was owner of Rick’s said Hughes. He said he had Disposal Service when that seen Horton hauling refuse firm failed to land an ex- in an open truck. Horton elusive refuse collection countered that he recently contract with the village last had acquired a compacting vehicle. Hughes also noted fall. In October, the council what he called “erroneous approved a 5-year contract statements” in the petition with Hastings Sanitary literature circulated by Service, Inc., the only bidder Horton’s supporters. “I believe we’re being on the job. Horton claims he also submitted a bid by mail, challenged on the legality of ■but village officials said his the refuse ordinance,” said bid was not received by the 4 Hughes. Village attorney David p.m., October 23, filing present at deadline mandated in the Dimmers, published bid specifications. Thursday’s meeting, told the Horton and a handful of council that they constitute local supporters recently the health board of the circulated petitions in Nash­ village. “By law, the village ville, seeking citizen support tu open Nashville’s refuse council can pass laws afcollection to more than one fecting the health of the contractor. However, village,” said Dimmers. He petition literature said if the council abolished distributed by Horton’s the present refuse orgroup did not note that he dinance, to allow any and all had failed to meet the bid haulers in the village, it could create a problem about deadline. Trustee Robert Fueri. Jr., who is going to collect who presented the petitions garbage since it might not be to the council Thursday, profitable enough for any conceeded that some of the one of them. “Right now the ordinace is statements on the papers did not agree with official on the books, and the convillage minutes. He said he tract with Hastings Sanitary was not particularly sup- Service is signed, signed,” said porting Horton or any other Dimmers. When contacted Friday, contractor. “But we have over 100 signatures of people Kenneth Neil, president of who are upset because we Hastings Sanitary Service, (the council) are telling Inc., said his firm presently them who they can use (as a served about 400 homes in refuse collector),” said the village. “The quality of service is Fueri. “I am not pushing any one company, but we should quite important from a give the citizens the right to health standpoint,” said hire their own vendor.” Neil. “The equipment which Fueri said he believes that the contractor uses from the the village refuse ordinace time of pick up to the time of deprives citizens of their disposal is important.” He constitutional rights. Fueri noted that the collected was not on the council at the refuse must be deposited in a time the ordinance was state-approved landfill, such approved. as the facility he owns near Hastings. Neil said that Horton was a former em­ ployee, who worked for him about two years ago. .Fueri withdrew a motion to amend the refuse or­ dinance after Dimmers told the council that they should not act hastily, without consideringthe ramifications of violating their present contract. “If you’ve got a contract, you should stick to it,” said Dimmers. Included in that agreement are provisions for a yearly review and a ban on rate increases without council approval. The rec­ ently-enacted contract turned billing over to the carrier. In earlier contracts with Hastings Sanitary Service, Inc., the village had charged residents a uniform fee for the service, but due to widespread “freeloading” the program was running in the red. Under the new carrier-billed system, customers pay on a graduated scale based on amount of refuse generated by each household. Fueri received council approval to have the Or­ dinance Committee, which he heads, investigate the extent of village obligation under the present refuse collection contract, and report back to council. Fueri noted that he hires Hastings Sanitary Service, Inc., to haul refuse from his business - a village restaurant - and is satisfied with the service. In other business Thur­ sday, the council approved establishing an escrow fund of $8,384. for future building of a barrier-free capability at Putnam Public Library. The money will be held until such time as funds can be raised to build a proposed addition onto the library. The escrow money is part of a $405,000 Community Block Grant approved for the greater Nashville area in 1979 by the U.S. Dept, of Housing and Urban Development. �The Maple Valley News, Nashville, Tuesday, April 28. 1981 — Page 10 Charlotte Maple City Historic Home Tour May 17 Sunday, May 17 is the date set for the second Maple City Historic Tour in Charlotte. This year, the tour will feature six homes, the old Eaton County Court House, Roseacre Greenhouse, the Lawrance Avenue Methodist Church and the Maple Hill Cemetery. The sites will be open from 11 a.m. until 5 p.m., and you are invited to tour them at your leisure. Charlotte was founded in 1833, and soon after was designated the county seat. Through the years, the city, a mixture of farming and industrial activity, has continued to grow and thrive. Therefore, a wide range of architectural styles is available, and you will see several of these this year. Centered on the Court House Square, the old Eaton County Court House is a national historic site. Built in 1883, the building housed all county government until 1976, when a new court house was completed. The Eaton County Historical Com­ mission is currently working on the restoration of the building. The Lawrance Avenue Methodist Church, dedicated on December 20, 1903, is a Gothic style structure, built of Virginia sandstone. The stone work was done by the Prindle Brothers, active stonemasons in Charlotte at the turn of the century. Of special interest are the stained glass windows which were installed during con­ struction. Built in 1924, the Hammond-Robbe home is the newest home on the tour. The present owners have enlarged and restored much of this spacious home and it is a fine showcase for their many antiques. A recent addition to the back of the home blends beautifully with the rest of the building. The Martin - McGinnes Conn home was built in 1914 by Charles Martin, a local builder, and features a Gambrel roof. This unique three story home reflects the Conn’s interest in primitive and turn of the century antiques. Roseacre Greenhouse was established in 1911 by William Breitmeyer and purchased in 1914, by Reinhold and Berniece Wietzke, and has remained in the Weitzke family since that date. One of the oldest continuous business operations in the city, the business will present a magnificent display of spring plants and flowers in NOTICE The Ladies Leagues at MULBERRY FORE GOLF ... will be meeting at the club house to organize for the season. • The Tuesday Morning League will meet... MAY 5th at 9 A.M. • The Thursday Night League will meet... MAY 7th at 7 P.M. Come on out andjoin a league ... EVERYONE IS WELCOME! their greenhouses during the tour. Built on land that has been in the family since 1867, the Grjer home has, been designated a centennial farm. The present house dates to the late 1800s and is built on the site of the original log cabin. Pur­ chased in 1960, by Edmund and Ruth Grier, the home is filled with their lifetime collection of antiques. An unusual feature of the tour this year is the DilleyWilder house, which is presently undergoing ex­ tensive restoration. Used as an apartment building for many years, the house has been deteriorating rapidly, and now provides a lesson in the huge undertaking in­ volved in historic restoration. Only the up­ stairs of this Circa 1895 house will be shown and it will be unfinished and unfurnished so that you may see it before and after, as it .will be featured again when it is finished. The Munger - Strong - Rice house is a two story clap­ board home, built in 1893, by John Munger. After changing hands several times, it was purchased by Murlie Strong in 1953, and has been owned by her granddaughter since 1977. Decorated in primitives and country furniture throughout, the house achieves that .sought after “country feeling”. We are pleased this year to feature the Maple Hill Cemetery and the Sexton’s Residence, which is on the grounds of the cemetery. Purchased as a cemetery site in 1867, This beautiful area covers over sixty acres of land and has been well maintained over the years. The grave sites of many well-known people, locally, as well as statewide and nationally, will be marked the day of the tour so that you may-walk through the area and take inspiration from the historical surroundings. The sexton’s residence, lived in by the present sexton and his wife, Mr. and Mrs. Roy Lea, is thought to be the original farmhouse that was on the land when it was purchased as a cemetery site in 1869. The office and kit­ chen area of the house were rebuilt, following a fire in 1929. Extensive exterior remodeling took place in 1974, but the home still retains its original oak woodwork. Tickets for the tour may be ordered by mail from Historic Charlotte, Inc., 403 W. Henry, Charlotte, MI 48813, or purchased the day of the tour on the courthouse lawn. Tickets are $3.00, with special rates of $1.50 for senior citizens and children under 12. Adult advance tickets are $2.50. . Since several of the sites are located outside the city, bus transportation will be provided at a nominal fee. Vermontville news By Esther Shepard This Maple Syrup Festival, the 41st one, is the first time I have seen parking this far on West Main, all the way and past the village limits. I did not go down but did leave about 5 o’clock and it was only one TUNE IN FOR THE BARGAIN YOU'VE BEEN WAITING FOR! On Channel 23’s FOURTH GREAT TV AUCTION Bid on anything and everything from the comfort of your own home. Enjoy the exciting, fast paced Auction action, live! Appliances,, Vacations,,, Jewelry, Sports Equipment, Furniture and Much, Much More... April 26th through May 2nd Tune in and get your piece of the AuctionI YOU'LL BE GLAD YOU BID! way. Will leave my items short for you to read about the day from those that were there. Kenny Peabody missed the Festival - being at HayesGreen-Beach Hospital with pneumonia. He hopes to be home by the last of the week. Mr. and Mrs. Floyd Eddy of Whitehall, Mich, were here Saturday. Floyd lived on Shaytown and went to the Wells School. Glyde (Conley) Hill Garvey, 88, of Charlotte died Friday. Her first husband, Lloyd Hitt, lived here. Bernard Garvey lived in Nashville. Condolences to the family, Mrs. Dorothy Smith of Charlotte; Mrs. Douglas (Helen) Rickie of Lansing and Lloyd Hitt of Woodland; Bernard and Raymond Garvey of Nashville; and Mrs. Melva Turner. EATON COUNTY FARM AND HOME CALENDAR Saturday, May 2 - 9.:30 a.m. 4-H Shooting Sports Planning meeting, Extension Office. Monday, May 4 - 8 p.m. 4-H Advisory Council meeting, Kardel Hall, Charlotte Fairgrounds. Thursday, May 7 - 7:30 p.m. Horse Bowl Practice, Kardel Hall, Charlotte Fairgrounds. Thursday, May 7 - Applications due for Eaton County scholarship to College Week. Send to Claudia Brown, 804 Brook St., Eaton Rapids, MI 48827. Monday, May 11 - 7:30 p.m. 4-H Small Animal Association meeting, Kardel Hall, Charlotte Fairgrounds. Monday, May 11 - 1 p.m. Eaton County College Week Scholarship Committee meet at Extension Office, 126 N. Bostwick, Charlotte. Wednesday, May 13 -7 a.m. - 7 p.m. Extension Homemaker Study Tour to Grand Rapids. Reservations due April 27 — call 543-4784 for more information. Thursday, May 14-9:30 a.m. Eaton-Ingham Area Extension Homemakers Council meeting, Extension Office, 126 N. Bostwick, Charlotte. Thursday, May 14 - 7:30 p.m. 4-H Horse Developmental Committee, Kardel Hall. Charlotte Fairgrounds. Program on “Making Hay Bags”. Saturday, May 16 -10 a.m. - 3 p.m. “Getting to Know You-th Day, Fitzgerald Park, Grand Ledge. Monday, May 18 - 9:30 a.m. Eaton Extension Homemakers Council officers meeting, Extension Office, Charlotte. Monday, May 18 - 7:30 p.m. Eaton County 4-H Fairboard, Fair Office, Charlotte Fairgrounds. Tuesday, May 19 - 7 p.m. 4-H Special Riding Association meeting, Kardel Hall, Charlotte Fairgrounds. Saturday, May 23 -10 a.m. “Get Set Go” 4-H Rabbit Show, Commercial Building, Charlotte Fairgrounds. Saturday, May 23 - 9 a.m. - 4 p.m. 4-H Horse Clinic, Horse Ring, Charlotte Fairgrounds. Tuesday, May 26-7:30 p.m. 4-H Fair Entries workshop, 4-H Building, Fairgrounds. Wednesday, May 27 - 7:30 p.m. 4-H Livestock Quiz Bowl Organizational meeting, Cooperative Extension Office, 126 N. Bostwick, Charlotte. “Cooperative Extension Service programs are open to all without regard to race, color, national origin or sex.” SEPTIC TANK CLEANING: Approved by Michigan department of Health. Call Menzo Howe, Charlotte. Phone 543-0173. 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Be sure to ask us about the other special offers available, with savings to $50 on walk-behind mowers, tillers, high-pressure washers and more. Hurry, all offers end May 31. G.W Sales 1138 4th Street, Lake Odessa, Ml. 48849 Phone 616*374-8835 �The Maple Valley News, Nashville, Tuesday, April 28, 1981 — Page 11 240 romp at Easter Egg Hunt, Sunday by Susan Hinckley The Easter Bunny may have been a bit tardy — arriving a week late at Sandyland Park near Nash­ ville but that didn’t discourage Maple Valley area youngsters. Some 240 children turned out Sunday for a belated Easter Egg Hunt which had been postponed by rain on the holiday. The event was sponsored by Carl’s Market of Nashville. Children scrambled to find 3,600 eggs secreted on the grounds of the park. The tiniest tots were guided by parents as they searched an area especially designated for the younger set. Older participants crossed the creek and scaled Sandyland’s hill and bleacher section to ferret out the treasure. The 'contest was open to children age 12 and under. Some 3,600 eggs — boiled and decorated by Don and Jeanette Joseph, their family and staff at Carl’s Market — were furnished by the Hamilton Farm Bureau and Egg Company of Hamilton, Mi. Among the 300 dozen colored eggs hidden on the park grounds were several hollow plastic ones. These contained printed messages The creek was a favorite hunting spot for the younger set, while the older children scaled Sandyland hill and bleacher area. to notify the finder that he or she was entitled to a special prize. Included in the list were a variety of toys. Tracy Teineyck, 7, won a huge stuffed toy in the form of an Easter Chick, while Shawn Herman, 8, claimed a giant St. Bernard stuffed toy. The dog came complete with a neck keg. Angie Scott, 7, was the lucky winner of a Shawn Herman, 8, claimed a giant St. Bernard dog, complete with neck keg. BE A WINNER! BEAT INFLATION! WORK YOUR OWN HOURS demonstrating ... 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City councils, school boards, zoning commissions and state and national legislative com­ mittees all hold public hearings and open meetings. If you’re interested in a particular issue ... if you will be affected by a pending decision ... or if you have information the decision makers might find useful, plan to participate and make your voice heard. By speaking up, you make sure your side of the issue is expressed. You also learn about the issue, the govern­ ment body and the sup­ porters and opponents of the issue at hand. For more tips on taking part in public hearings, contact Ann Ross, Eaton County Extension home economist, at Charlotte and ask for a copy of the Extension bulletin “Make Your Voice Heard.” The number to call is 543­ 2310 or 645-2351.- Helps control cowlicks, unruly wave formations, problem parts, hair that won't hold a style, maverick curls and limp, flat hair. Try it at a SPECIAL LOW PRICE! CALL TODAY for appointment. 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The name of the play that Banjo. they’re working so hard on is The plot is pretty much the “Snow White and the Black same as the original version.. Forest”. It’s a little different A lot of lines have been than the Snow White that changed, but the meaning is you’re used to hearing about. practically the same. In the Instead of Seven Little end, end, the theprince princerescues rescuesSnow Snow Dwarfs, she is staying with White but the queen is unable seven little men in the glen. to change herself back into a Professional "fi Styling for the Whole Family Irene’s Beauty Shop 204 W. Main St., Nashville Phone 852-9107 © GIVE CHICK$ WITH PURINA CHICK STARTENA When you start chicks, you can depend on Purina Chick Startena to give them the things they need for a safe start in the Purina Life Cycle® Feeding Program. Startena for many years has been first choice of more poultry farmers than any other starting feed. 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The following is a list of cast members: Snow White Vonda Tirbun, Lori Gardner; Prince Goodhearted Nichols, Ross Bruce Conklin; King AbsentMinded - Jeff Wendorff, John Houseworth; Time - John Mater; Dim Witty - Karen Gardner, Robin Swift; Scully - Kelly Hamilton; Hickory Richard Wright; Dickory Tom Brooke; Dock - Tim Joppie; Joppie; Curley - Jim Travoli; Weepy - Mike Kelly; Echo Echo - Tim Platte; Little Banjo - Bob Schulte; Hoot Gordie Gardner; Bunny - Brenda Semrau; Bonnie Sharon Symonds; Primrose - Rose Napier; Tillie Chris Collum; Queen Carleen Samann, Becky Williams; and Voice of the Mirror - Lee Janousek. Two plays are in the wings By Nanette Miller Play productions class is learning responsibility ... self-discipline... patience ... and self-satisfaction. Putting on a play isn’t as easy as it may sound. There are scripts to learn, costumes to make, deadlines to meet, and stage fright to overcome. Maple Valley’s sixth hour class directed by Mrs. Dorothy Carpenter is now producing two separate plays for Fuller Streett Elementary, Maplewood Elementary,, Kellogg Elementary, and Jr. High. “King of the Ice Cream Mountain” a catchy little play about a wicked sor­ cerer, Zeno played by Bill Koetje and Lorraine Mc­ Clelland, Princess Happy played by Marsha Zinger, Muffles (a penguin) played by Ken Christopher, and to top it all off, the ruler of The Kingdom of Frozenburr, King Bumpygruff himself played by Jeff Christensen and Bill Hosmer. They all tie in with a hidden ice cream mine with Zino trying to keep it for him- (or her-) self. The Runaway Merry-GoRound is a young boys dream while he is sleeping on an amusement park bench. It consists of seven people ending up in the clouds along with four cloud animals. In the cast of characters are Fredrick J. McGorkle, proprietor of the merry-goround - Jeff Wieler, Mrs. F. Harcourt Lounsberry Smythe, a grandmother Beccy Mater and Debbie Soderberg, Emily Ann, a little girl - Debbie Hummell, Willie, her big brother Mark Smith and Allen Hapeman, Roger, a small boy Gary Rice, Miss Agatha Abernathy, his nurse - Nanette Miller, jAmes Weatherington Haverstraw, a young poet - Mark Sutfin, the Mouse - Tim Laurie, the Ostrich - Dennis Gardner, the Lion - Allen Wells, the Poodle - Debbie Soderberg and Beccy Mater. CANDY! by Penny Ward I have candy a lot Some candy is rotton But some is not Some candy is cotton But some is not Candy is yum Sometimes it is And fills your'tum Sometimes with a fizz And I like gum Candy can be big or small Different shapes too Some shaped like a ball Some are blue And I like them all. REMEMBERING by Robin Tobey You should know. When you think of happy things. Bad ones appear Sometimes they hurt. Remembering such good feelings. Someone tries to sh-at-ter, things that really matter. Your brain starts to sc-at-ter, your life falls apart You don’t know where to start People don’t feel sorry. Remember life was made Second chances don’t fade. Or do you give up, Like a saucer with a broken cup! Your in a daze wake up! PANTS by Scott Pixley I think it would be fun to have a pair of dancing pants. I would wear them to square dance. I love to dance. My Mom has a pair of dancing pants, so does my Uncle Duane. When they feel like dancing. They put them on and do the jig. If you would like a pair of pants they are easy to make. Just put ants in the pair of pants. When When you you are are done, done, take take them off and put chocolate on and eat them. SILVER WINGS by Shelley Cardenas One day as usual, I was going out to feed my horse, Silver. I called and called for her but no Silver. Then all of a sudden I herd a strong beating of wings. I looked up and I could hardly believe my eyes, my horse Silver was flying she was actually flying. When she landed I went up to her to check her over. She had two of the most beautiful wings I have ever seen in my life. Those next few months were the greatest days of my life. Me, Silver, and my friends were always together. Then one day we heard of a great big elk that escaped from a wildlife preserve nearby. We didn’t think much of it at first but then we began to see elk tracks on our land. That night we heard a terrible racket. My friends and I rushed out to the barn. When we got there we saw a trail of blood. We followed it a ways where we saw my horse lying there. I started to go to her but when I got close to her I heard a terrible snorting. I backed up against the barn. The elk had me cornered!. I was terrified. Then I saw my horse make a great effort to get up. She rose and attracted the elk away. Within minutes I saw the elk go down and I knew it was over, Silver had saved my life! In a couple of months she was healed. She could still master her wings. Then one day she grew sad, very sad. I came to know the problem. She longed to be free, to fly about the air. How could I possibly let her go. Then I realized she had saved my life, now it was my turn. I let her go, my heart was heavy until I realized how much it really meant to her. One year later, I saw a girl with a horse like Silver. “Well here we go again!” I thought. 20 FEET TALL by Lisa Endsley I can just imagine being 20 feet tall. No one would pick on me, I would be too tall to go to school, I could be in the World Book of Records, I could touch the clouds, F could walk all over the earth, I could walk in the ocean. That’s some good things about being 20 feet tall. Then it wouldn’t be so fun being so tall. Because I couldn’t look at bodes, I would walk on houses and squash them into the ground. I couldn’t find clothes that fit me either, I would have to use a man’s sock for one mitten on one finger. That is some of the bad things about being tall. THE LAND OF HAPPY by Danielle Burg One" day I was walking, and I saw a little boat. So I got into it and the rope that held it to the dock broke. I drifted into the sea. I was sailing for a couple of days, when I landed on a little island, it was called “The Land of Happy.” The people were only 4 feet tall. They were very nice. I met a family that was just like mine so they let me stay with them, until I wanted to go home. It’s very nice, the people were always happy they played games and told stories. One day something terrible happened. One of the volcanos erupted and part of the village was destroyed. No one had gotten hurt Everyone helped and the village looked new again. It looked even better’ then before. I missed my family and friends. So I went home, but it was a good adventure for me. Action-Ads HOUSE CLEANING: By the hour or day. Reasonable. 852-1528, Nashville. Clown Club to hold banquet The Eaton County 4-H Clown Club will hold a Recognition Banquet on Tuesday, May 5, at 6:30 p.m. The location is the 4-H Building on the Charlotte fairgrounds. All Eaton County clowns and their families are encouraged to come. Families should bring one hot and one cold dish to pass, according to the size of the family, and their own table service Beverages will be provided by the Clown Club. This, will be a good chance to meet newly graduated clowns as well as those who have been clowning around for some time. The club’s new point system and the fair projects will be discussed. NEWSPAPER & GLASS Pickup Within Village Limits By Cub Scouts & Boy Scouts SATURDAY, MAY 2 Please have papers and glass at curb by 9 a.m. SEWER HOOKUPS Installation by LICENSED PLUMBER FREE ESTIMATES ... Call Today F&S Excavating Steve Priddy... 852-9706 Carl Bushre... 726-0036 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. Tuesday. April 28, 1981 — Page 13 Maple Valley jr. high band receives high score On Saturday, April 11 approximately 30 Maple Valley junior high band students traveled to Jackson to participate in the annual District Solo and Ensemble Festival. The students performed for a judge who graded their performance in several different categories including tone, technique, intonation, and overall musical knowledge and ability. Students received a grade from either a I to a V, with one being the top possible score as a final overal grade. Of the students that per­ formed many received I’s and H’s in a very good representation for the Maple Valley School. The following recieved I’s for their solo or ensemble: Dawn Pixley — solo; Jackie Erwin, Jeff Sleeper and Damon Geary, for their sax trio; Carmen Tobias for his baritone solo; Damon Geary for his sax solo; Heather Brown and Dawn Pixley for -their clarinet duet. Those receiving H’s for their performances were Angel Martin and Lynette Williams, flute duet; Angel Martin and Audrey Dumont for their flute duet; Dean Hale for his drum solo; Dawn Pixley, Deana Shank and Karen Long for their clarinet trio; Richard Rozell and Shan Ferrier for their sax duet; Doreen Code and Dawn Cogswell for their clarinet duet; Damon Geary for his sax solo; and Jackie Erwirf for her sax solo. 4-H shooting sports meeting All 4-H leaders, members and parents interested in shooting sports (both ar­ chery and firearms) are encouraged to attend the planning meeting on Saturday, May 2. It will be held at 9:30 a.m. at the Cooperative Extension Office, 126 N. Bostwick, in Charlotte. Plans will be made for future activities in this project area. Suggestions and ideas from any 4-H leaders, members and-or parents interested in shooting spefrts will be A weekly report from - ERNEST NASH State Representative FISHING REGULATIONS - On May 11, rules premising Great Lakes gill net fishing will expire. U.S. Interior Secretary James Watt has no plans to extend the con­ troversial rules which permit Indian fishermen to use gill nets instead of trap nets. FREE OF CHARGE - Michigan banks may no longer charge customers for placing a stop payment order on a check, the State Attorney General recently ruled. The opinion, requested by Rep. Steve Andrews (R-Wolverine) last July, is the firstof its kind in the nation. SCRUTINIZED VOWELS - Passenger car license plates for sale in 1983 will feature three letter vowel combintaions for the first time. Currently used on commercial and special vehicles, vowels on passenger plates were dropped in 1970 when the state shifted to three letter combinations. The reason: vowels can turn on innocent three letter com­ bination into a potentially offensive word or sound. INSULATION LOANS - The State Public Service Com­ mission has approved a home insulation loan progrm for the 200,000 natural gas customers of Consumers Power Com­ pany in an effort to save seven-billion cubic feet of natural gas annually. Customers who qualify will receive loans up to $1,000 and must use contractors approved by Consumers Power. The no-interest loans would be paid back over a 5­ year period, MORE JOBS - A bill to improve the state’s business climate through an employee training program would be established within the Department of Labor and would accommodate the specific needs of individual employers. It is designed to encourage existing business expansion and attract new jobs to Michigan. Sports Lions lose doubleheader to Lakeview, Maurer loses on no-hitter The Wildcats of Lakeview brothers, Newman and Walt, got two strong one-hit pit­ -went for naught in the ching performances last doubleheader. Both pitchers Monday to defeat Maple went the distance. Newman Valley 9-1 and 1-0. The gave up only three earned contests Were the first runs in the first game which league encounters for both was one of his finest per­ teams. formances pitched game of The Lions could only his career. Walt continued to muster a hit from Dan look impressive on the McClintock in the first game mound. He no-hit the and a single from Newman Wildcats in the five inning Maurer in the second game. game. Two fine pitching per­ Lakeview scored the only formances by the Maurer run of the game in the third inning ona leadoff walk, a STANTON'S REAL ESTATE VERMONTVILLE — NASHVILLE 726-0181_________852-1717 ARE YOU THINKING OF MAKING A CHANGE? Now is the time to “MAKE YOUR MOVE"!! WE HAVE: Country Homes (with 1 -10 acres) Give US a call! Homes in Nashville Homes in Vermontville Cottages on the lake FARMS (large and small) Vacant Land and Building Lots (some wooded) Businesses and Commercial Bldgs. JOAN & HOMER WINEGAR (home...726-0223) stolen base, a fly ball which moved the runner to third and a sacrifice fly that cumulated in a very close play at the plate. Walt struck out five and walked only two. The Lions will play a doubleheader against Central Montcalm on Monday and then host the Maple Valley Invitational on Saturday, May 2. Maple Valley will open the tour­ nament by facing Olivet at 9:30 a.m. on Saturday. YARD SALE: Friday, May 1. Sewing machine, lawn mower, ’72 Olds 98, end tables and etc. 2% miles south of Nashville on M-66, on the right. YIELDPLUS from DEKALB. Tremendous yields you can count on. XL-32a Big ears packed with grain mean extra big yields for you. XL-32a delivers the yield power of a full season hybrid with the fast drydown of an earlier corn. Central Montcalm falls hard to MV, 108-22 Maple Valley’s boys track were not up to our regular 63 (2nd); 440 relay - MV team went against their first par. We will have to start 50.74; 300 M. lows - Braden league competitor last working harder to improve 44.2 (1st), Pomoroy 46.2 Tuesday. We went against for the more competitive (2nd); 220 yd. dash - Snyder Central Montcalm/, .who teams and the ever im­ 27.1 (1st), Furlong 27.2 showed up late and only 13 portant league meet. (2nd), Wood 27.5 Ord); 2 members of their track Results-Maple Valley: 120 mile run - Beachnau 11:45 team. I took advantage of the hurdles - Hummel 16.9 (1st), (1st), Alldalfer 12:25 (2nd); situation by putting extra Pomory 18.6 (2nd); 100 yd. mile relay - MV 4:18.9; long guys in some events and dash - Synder 11.4 (2nd), jump - Reid 16’9(4” (1st); changing some others to see Furlong 11.6 (3rd); mile run high jump - Hummel 5’4” what our track members - Beachnau 5.06 (1st), Hoff­ (2nd); discus - Brooke 125’9” could do. man 5.16 (2nd; 880 relay - (1st); pole vault - Hummel Although we won the meet, MV 145.32; 440 yd. dash - (1st), Beachnau (2nd); our times and field events Hummel 57.1 (1st), Trumble shotput-Travoli42’10” (1st). Call your DEKALB dealer today. Fanner’s Feed SERVICE 1006 E. Railroad Street HASTINGS Phone 945-9926 DEKALB is a registered brand name Numbers designate Al. V. girls' track results Maple Valley girls varsity team were host to Central Montcalm on April 21. Maple Valley won the meet 93-20. I 'must report, in all fairness, that due to the fact that Central Montcalm had spring break the preceding week they were short of participants. Long jump - 1st place - D. Ayres (C.M.) 14’3”, 2nd place - B. Browne (M.V.) 14’%”, 3rd place - M. Rogers (M.V.) 13’2”; discus 1st place - T. Symonds (M.V.) 81’2%”, 2nd D. Munn (M.V.) 62’2” ; shotput - lst- S. Heinberger (M.V.) 26’7”, 2nd - D. Munn (M.V. 26’2”; high jump - 1st - M. Coffman (M.V.), 2nd - L. Cogswell (M.V.), 3rd B. Heald (M.V.); 110 hurdles.- 1st - L. Cogswell (M.V.), 2nd - S. Kraai (M.V.), 3rd K. MacDonald (M.V.); 100 yd. dash-1st-D. Ayres (C.M.), 2nd - Rush (C.M.), 3rd - K. MacDonald (M.V.); mile run - 1st - S. Kraai (M.V.); 880 relay - B. Browne, M. Coff­ man, M. Rogers, K. Gaedert (M.V.); 440yd. dash-lst-T. Swift (M.V.), 2nd P. M.V. finishes 7th in Olivet relays Maple Valley girls track team traveled to Olivet Friday, April 25 to par­ ticipate-in the relays. We took 7th but of 10 teams entered. Although we didn’t finish in the top, all of our girls participated. We did have two second place medal winners. Tracy Symonds and Shirley Heinberger took a second in the discus with a total of 158’8%”. We placed 4th in the shuttle hurdles with the team of Sherry Kraai, Kelley MacDonald, Lisa Cogswell and Melissa Coffman with a time of 78.95. Our 440 relay team took a 5th place. Brenda Browne, Melissa Coffman, Melanie Rogers and Kathy Gaedert made up the relay team. Coping with stress­ Joan and Homer Winegar SWIMMING POOLS: Best deal in the county and for doit-yourselfers the easiest to install. Financing now available. Acoma, Inc., 1­ 616-963-04337 (4-21N) Stress, abuse and neglect are major problems which you can learn to cope with and conquer by attending College Week, June 22-25, 1981. “Children: .Vulnerable Victims of Stress”; “Bat­ tered, Bothered and Bewildered”, and “Over the Hill or Picking Up Speed?” are just a few of the classes offered during the four-day College Week program at Michigan State University this June. Other programs discuss substance abuse, self­ control, sexuality, patterns of family interaction; prospects and problems of adolescence, and the biological, psychological and social effects of aging. To better understand yourself and your family, participate in College Week, 1981. Bring a friend or relative and share in this exciting learning ex­ perience. Scholarship applications and registration forms for College Week, and more information on the program are available by contacting MSU Extension home economist Ann Ross in the Eaton County Cooperative Extension Service office, 126 N. Bostwick, Charlotte. (543­ 2310 - 645-2351). Steinbrecker (M.V.), 3rd - J. Gieseler (M.V.); 440 relay B. Browne, M. Rogers, K. Kraai, K. Gaedert (M.V.)'; 220 yd. hurdles - 1st L. Cogswell (M.V.), 2nd - K. MacDonald (M.V.), 3rd MacDonald (C.M.); 880 yd run - 1st - B. Heald (M.V.), 2nd - B. Eaton (M.V.), 3rd A. Craven (M.V.); 220 yd. dash - 1st-D. Ayres (C.M.), 2nd - M. Walliczek (M.V.), 3rd - M. Smith (M.V.); 2 mile run - 1st - K. Kraai; mile relay - S. Kraai, M. Rogers, B. Browne, M. Coffman (M.V.). Bushre Plumbing • • • • • • Residential Repair • Installation New Construction • Remodeling Sewer and Drain Work Water Heaters • Water Softeners Gas Piping • Pipe Handrails Welding FOR ALL YOUR PLUMBING & PIPING NEEDS Call... 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Michigan is experiencing the worst financial and economic conditions since the great Depression. Our property taxes are becoming intolerable. These are not only my words but I heard Governor Milliken say the same things at a large For most of us,' damp, stale and sticky warm weather is uncomfortable and there doesn’t seem much we can do about it — just wait it out and it’s worst culprit is Spring. But for others, it signals mushrooms and it’s prime time for Big yields plus total performance. YIELDPLUS from DEKALB. XL-25a Standability, stress tolerance and outstanding yields add up to a real YIELDPLUS winner. It does everything right, everywhere. Call your DEKALB dealer today. Farmer’s Feed SERVICE 1006 E. Railroad St HASTINGS Phone 945-9926 DEKALB is a registered brand name Numbers designate hybrids meeting some few weeks ago. Yet, once again, this tax system demands that we clobber our home-owner, farmers, business and in­ dustrial people with a drastic increase in property taxes for 1981. The system is outmoded and regressive and has long since needed correction. In times of severe economic stress and adverse conditions I will not vote an increasingly heavy tax burden on our citizens” end of quote. I should like to further point out that I told the Equalization Director a number of years ago that the system of sales analysis, economic conton economc condition factors, actors, and the very nature of the system itself would raise property taxes, even in a DEPRESSION. I would be far happier if I had been proven wrong, rather than Morels. They’re about the tastiest of the mushrooms with a slightly sweet flavor. The black morel is the true Morel but there are white Morels as well as other varieties which are similar in taste. According to my husband, Morels grow in colonies and the main part of the plant grown underground with only the fruit popping up above. We go a picking up around Boyne Falls (my husband’s hometown) and we usually take some friends along to make it more fun. Like gardening, it’s another great way to get the family sharing. My advice is to get several medium sized baskets — one for each person, take a look at a good book on mushrooms — so that you’re on the right track, and start picking yourself the best eating this side of a good steak dinner. When you’ve picked all you can eat, try this: Bunch of Morels Chuckwagon Batter Mix, or your own Vegetable oil, enough to deep fry in First, clean the stems and then soak mushrooms in cold water with a little sajt for about an hour. Rinse and drain. Dry mushrooms with paper towel and dip and fry. If you’ve picked more than you could eat at one meal — freeze. Just wash them off good and pack in containers about */a to 1 cup at a time. Mushrooms have a tendency to darken and discolor so add a little lemon juice to each pack. When they thaw, you’ll have mushrooms as fresh as the day you picked them. One word of caution — please do be careful when picking- mushrooms. There are species of mushrooms in Michigan which can be disastrous if eaten. Again, the Cooperative Extension Service can tell you how and where to pick safely. Happy eatin’! Next week: Festival after­ thoughts. right, for the system is in­ tolerable. (The last paragraph was hot part of my remarks to the Board on the 15th. They were made at a session some years ago.) Edgar Fleetham Eaton County Commissioner Sunfield-Roxand and Vermontville Dear Editor: Michigan voters, both drinkers and non-drinkers alike, have set the legal drinking age at 21 by a significant majority (62 percent). The action was taken out of concern and a desire to reduce the trauma, injury and death among our large youthful population. Graduation time is near. Rejoicing and celebrating do accompany the achievement of a diploma. How can these events be safe ones without tragic aftermaths? The safest and wisest course, as well as the now legal way in Michigan, is for seniors to celebrate without alcohol! Parents, it is illegal for you to purchase a quantity of alcoholic beverages (cases of beer, keg or kegs of beer) and furnish that alcoholic beverage to those under 21 year olds who may come by your home. Graduates, unless you have reached the age of 21, it is illegal for you to purchase alcoholic beverages for a party at your home or somewhere else. High School Students, it is illegal for any person under 21 or over 21 to make you pay an amount to cover the costs of alcoholic beverages purchased for a party, and it is illegal for you to pay. Teachers, counselors, youth workers, educators, you can assist the process of understanding by giving positive aid in the dissemination of the above information in your contacts with the under-21 population. The 21 legal drinking age law in Michigan was re­ established in order to make a positive result among the youth of our state. Responsibility for those good results must be borne by youths and adults.' Sincerely Allen B. RiceII Michigan Council on Alcohol Problems P.O. Box 10212 Lansing, MI 48901 (517) 484-0016 Scouts plan for roadside cleanup The April 23 meeting for Pack 3176 was small in number but great in parent participation. Den Five led the opening and our new cubmaster, Don Williams, welcomed everyone who turned out on such a rainy night. Williams discussed his background in Cub Scouting, stating that he hoped for greater parent participation at each meeting and for more parents to take an interest in working with the committee. As the committee plans the activities for the Cubs, he felt that the more parents help, the more likely the Cubs will be doing things that interest the parents too. Sharon Bishop made several announcements regarding upcoming Cub Scouting activities. > May 2 the Cub Scouts and Boy Scouts will have a Vermontville residents attend state 4-H poultry and rabbit workshop Nyle Wells and Eric Brown of Vermontville; Diane McNeil of Grand Ledge, joined adult and teen leaders from throughout Michigan at the State 4-H Poultry and Rabbit Workshop April 24;25. The woikshop was held at Kettunen Center, the state’s leadership training facility at Tustin. Workshop sessions focused on improving the quality of 4­ H poultry science and rabbit projects. “We' hope we identified some of the problems with these projects and provided ways to make them more exciting to 4-H dub mem­ bers,” says Nancy Diuble, Eaton County Extension 4-H Youth Agent. In workshop sessions, participants discussed ways to involve parents in 4-H projects and how to work with members of various ages. Participants also learned techniques for .selecting and judging rabbit and poultry breeds, record keeping and disease prevention in the animals. “There was a brainstorming session with key resource people and breed association members, as well as discussions on reproduction, insemination and dissecting,” Diuble adds. The workshop was sponsored by the Cooperative Elevator Co. of Pigeon, Burdick’s Seed House, Inc. of Saginaw, and other local supporters, in­ cluding the Eaton County 4-H Council. For more information on Rabbit and Poultry Projects or other 4-H activities, contact Nancy Diuble at the Eaton County Cooperative Extension Service Office, 543-2310. Last chance for 4-H Exploration Days Thursday, April 30, is the deadline for Eaton County 4H’ers to register for 4-H Exploration Days. The three-day event will be held at Michigan State University, June 18-20 and is open to 4-H members 9-19 years old as of December 31, 1981. Bike-A-Thon planned The First Congregational Church in Vermontville is holding a Bike-A-Thon for cystic fibrosis on Saturday, May 23rd. For .more details and pledge cards call 726­ 0530 or 726-0524. (5-19) Getting to Know Youth By Ann Harris, Youth Day Volunteer Seniors can get to know Juniors and take part in activities May 16th at “Getting to Know Youth” day in Grand Ledge’s Fit­ zgerald Park. What interests do you share with today’s kids? Find out at the workshops, exhibits, and “ag” Olympics. You can watch the bale toss and chicken flying contest, take a gander at the many exhibits that county kids will have on display, or take part in any of the nine different workshops that are being offered. Chances are some of your grandchildren will be part of “Getting to Know Youth” day, as children from all over Eaton County will be roadside cleanup. They will his wolf badge. Ideas for summer ac­ also pick up newspapers and glass placed at the curb by 9 tivities were discussed. A a.m. within the village site for our overnight campout has been found and limits. Before starting the all that is heeded is a date in cleanup, the boys will be either June or July. A local served, breakfast by their day camp was discussed. fathers at the Nashville VFW For this activity, the parents Hall. All boys and their would make use of any fathers are to be there by 8 special hobbies or skills as a.m. on May 2. demonstrations for the Cubs. The next committee A location is being looked meeting will be at the Scout into and also a date to have Hall on May 4 at-7 p.m. it. Everyone is invited to atA gift from the den leaders tend. -was presented to Sharon This year’s Day Camp will Bishop for all her efforts and be held in August at the help in the past year while Wesleyan Camp on Cam- the pack was without a pground Road. Any Cub cubmaster. wishing to attend should let Den Four closed the Sharon Bishop know by June meeting with a candlelight 1. Cost is $10. prayer. Two awards were given Don’t forget the Cub Scout out in Den Four. Lewis paper drop at Card’s Market. Guernsey earned his wolf Please, newspapers only, badge and Paul Boldrey either in sacks or tied. No received his gold arrow for catalogs or magazines. exhibiting in eleven categories from Creative Writing to Agriculture. Four special activities for kids are scheduled: a chicken flying contest, tricycle race, bubble gum blowing, and frisbee golf. “Getting to Know Youth” day is sponsored by the Eaton County Senior citizens Office, Eaton County Parks and Recreation, Eaton Interrhediate School District, and the Eaton County Cooperative Extension Office. Make it to Fitzgerald Park May 16th,~ Saturday of Michigan Week for “Getting to Know Youth” day, a time for seniors and youth to get .together. Activities will run from 10:30 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. “The purpose of the event is to give 4-H’ers a chance to increase their knowledge and skills in a particular subject area,” says Connie Green,, 4-H Program Assistant. “More than 200 learning options will be offered this year to help accomplish this,” she adds. The cost of the three-day event is $35, including meals, lodging and choice of lear- ning option. A portion of this will be covered by the Eaton County 4-H Council. Financial assistance has also been received from the “Happy At Home” Ex­ tension study group. 4-H members still interested in attending, should contact the Cooperative Extension Office at 543-2310, or stop by today! (126 N. Bostwick, Charlotte.) Auto Service CENTER A very large Thank You to the Maple Valley Syrup Festival Workers ... Well Done! KEEP YOUR CM Trowbridge Service 130 S. 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Invited to janitors at the school, the participate in Wednesday’s adults could not conceal honors were, in addition to their appreciation of the administration and faculty, youngsters. “Aren’t these all the secretaries, cooks and kids great! ” was the way one janitors at Maple Valley Jr.summed up the feelings of Sr. High School. the 55-member staff. Miss Myers, Miss Gard­ Wednesday’s event, ap­ ner, Kathy Semrau, vice parently the first such affair president; and Julie Dor­ in this area, was sponsored mer, secretary, comprised by the Senior High Student the student council’s Staff Council. Appreciation Day Com­ President Kim Myers and mittee, chaired by Gale Denise Gardner, treasurer, Cooley. brought the idea of a faculty Serious planning and appreciation day back from organizing has been going on a student council workshop for about three weeks, said both attended last June at Larry Lenz,, assistant Alma College. The girls principal and athletic learned of such an event director. He credits the from representatives of youths for a very successful another school attending the day. Kim Myers, president of the Sr. High Student Council, presents Certificates of Appreciation, to adminis­ trators, secretaries, cooks and janitors at Wednesday's event. Kari Kraal serves punch to Burr Hartenburg, principal, who. penned on his name taa. "The Bad Guv " Wednesday’s events at Maple Valley started with a breakfast of donuts, rolls, coffee andjuice served in the library by the student committee for the entire staff. The students furnished each staff member with a “We Appreciate You” lapel button, and later delivered to each a shiny, red apple topped by a perky paper “worm.” Between 11:30 a.m. and 1 p.m., the students served a buffet lunch in the library for staff members, who at­ tended in various shifts during their normal break period. The meal of ham sandwiches, potato salad, baked beans and other goodies had been prepared in Helping themselves at the buffet lunch table set up in the MVHS library Wednesday for Staff Appreciation Day are teachers, from left: Melanie Garlinger, Tom Taylor, Gary St. Onge, and Audrey Watson. part by youngsters in the Food Class taught by Liz Vandermolen. During the afternoon, the students presented Cer­ tificates of Appreciation to each staff member. All but the faculty received their certificates in a group presentation in the main lobby of the school. Those for the teachers were deliverd to individual classrooms, as classes were in session. Mrs. Gail Sapp, who teaches Shorthand and General Business, noted that the event had a positive effect on all the students, Appreciation Day cont page 10 — John Hughes, teacher of Government and Current Events, accepts his Appreciation Day award from Gale Cooley, chairman of the event. All faculty members received their awards Wednesday; most were delivered as classes were in session. Among those helping to serve the buffet lunch Wednesday to the staff at Maple Valley were, from left: Gale Cooley, Kathy Semrau, Robin Wright, Deniece Hulsebos, and Kim Myers. �The Mople Volley New*, Nashville. Tuesday, Moy 5, 1981 — Page 2 Nashville News the mid-1940's, and she found last week’s visit a “bit­ tersweet experience," since many of the old buildings she remembers-are now gone Mrs. Brown called on your reportdr,2 seeking family historical data for a record of genealogy she is com­ piling for her grandchildren. Golden Agers of the Na ville United Method. Church will meet Friday May 8, for a noon potluck dinner at the Community House. AU the panbakes, sausage and maple syrup you can eat wiU be offered for a small price Friday evening, May 8, by senior citizens at the Nashville Nutrition Site (located in the Masonic Temple). Serving wiU start at 5 p.m. and continue until 7:30. Prices are set at $2.50 for adults and $1.50 for children up to age 12. Those under age five will be ad­ mitted free of charge. Ad­ vance tickets now are on sale by local senior citizens. They may also be purchased at the door. John and Janice Mason aen up and sons havee taken up former residence in the t Richard Martin home on Sherman Street, having moved there from their South State Street address. The Martin family recently relocated in East Lansing. Walter and Betty Blakely of Nashville spent Easter weekend with his nephew, Col. David Dunham and family, at their home in Springfield, Virginia. Ac- A visitor last Monday at the home of Arthur and Margaret Bateman of Nash­ ville was Mrs. Helen (Higbee) Brown of Palo Alto, California. She is the granddaughter of the late Dre. John and Minnie Baker, an early Nashville husband­ wife physician team. Helen’s parents were Clark E. and Grace (Baker) Higbee, he being a 1901 Nashville graduate,who later became a Grand Rapids judge. Grace was valedictorian of her class, NHS 1904. Helen recalls many happy sum­ mers spent visiting in Nash­ ville with her grandparents, the Bakers, who at that time lived in what commonly is remembered as the old Ethel Stansell place on State Street. The Baker’s medical office was in a frame building just north of the old Appelman general store, which was situated on the present-day site of the Nash­ ville Coin Laundry. When Dr. Minnie Baker died in 1934, the Nashville News noted that she had been a practicing physician for 40 years, following her graduation from the Hannemann School of Medicine at Chicago. Her husband died in 1932. The Bakers had retired about 1913 and had disposed of their practice to Dr. Carl Kice Brown, who came to Nashville in 1916. (After Dr. Brown’s death in 1929, that practice was assumed by Dr. Stewart Lofdahl.) Helen had not returned to Nashville since In Europe, most homes have a vegetable and flower garden often occupying the entire front yard. Land is precious and needed to grow food. Fresh vegetables from your own garden provide maximum vitamins and nutrition. Gardening is satisfying to the spirit - the exercise is wholesome. V FUNNEL DIRECTORS 'Vaqfr FUNERAL HOME in Nashville Phone 852-0846 PEOPLE’S BIBLE CHURCH E. State Road, Nashville stay with her grand­ Family, Battle Creek gospel Mr. and Mrs. John Moore, all singers. At the local Church of Lake Odessa; Mr. and daughter, Mrs. Brenda of the Nazarene, each Mrs. Dick Shaw, and Mr. and Starkweather of Lansing. mother present on Mother’s Mrs. Forrest Gardner, all of While there, Mrs. Becker Day will be presented a Vermontville. Those at­ underwent several medical small gift. Singing at Sunday tending from Nashville were tests. Last Sunday, dinner School and worship services Rev. and Mrs. Lester De guests of Mrs. Becker were there will be the Hammond Groot, Mr. and Mrs. Larry Mr. and Mrs. Elmer HarFamily of Hastings. Corkwell and children; Mr. denburg, Mr.' and Mrs. “No Longer Alone,” and Mrs. Larry Gonser and Roger Hardenburg and winner of three prestigious children; Mr. and Mrs. Paul children, Sarah and Roger film-industry awards, will be Cooper and Lloyd; Mr. and Lee, all of Eagle. shown at 7 p.m. Sunday, May Mrs. Steve Priddy and Will and Beth Suntkin and 10, at the Assembly of God in children; Mrs. Sharon Ed and Edna Smith, all of Nashville. The public is Furlong; Fred Harkness and Nashville, were at the Barry cordially invited to attend Miss Laureen Thompson. County Medical Care this'Mother’s Day showing. Overnight guests of Mr. Facility last Thursday af­ Complete details appear and Mrs. Earl Pennock of ternoon to present a musical elsewhere in this issue of the rural Nashville on Saturday program in honor of April News. of the Vermontville Syrup birthdays of the residents Eighteen adults will earn Festival were Leigh and there. The Smiths recently high school diplomas in this Woody Haroff and son, returned from a winter’s year’s Adult Education Class Aaron, of Battle Creek, and stay in the Rio Grande at Maple Valley. Fourteen Miss Diane Fuelling of Valley of Texas. are expected to participate Bluffton, Indiana. Sunday dinner guests of in special graduation Mrs. Eliza Emery of Nash­ Mr. and Mrs. Clarence Reid exercises set for 7:30 p.m. ville accompanied Mrs. of Nashville were their son Thursday, May 28, advises Irene Gaskill of Charlton and his family, Vernon and Ernest Jacoby, community Park Road to Hastings after Jo Ann Reid and children bf school director. Rev. Robert church services Sunday. Charlotte. Later in the day, Taylor of the Nashville They picked up Irene’s Clarence and his son Jerry Assembly of God will deliver sister, Miss Laura Hoskins, Reid of Nashville, and the invocation at the and all enjoyed dinner at a Vernon departed for Tawas ceremony; Supt. Carroll Hastings restaurant. Later City for a smelt fishing Wolff and Charles Viele, of they drove to Vermontville expedition. They returned to the Board of Education, will to tour the nice arts and Nashville early Tuesday represent the school; and crafts exhibit held at morning. Hastings attorney Richard Maplewood Elementary Fred and Marguerite Shuster is slated to deliver School during the syrup Ackett of Nashville were the commencement address. festival. Easter Sunday dinner guests More details will be fur­ Mrs. Elsie Ramsey of of her daughter and nished as time for the event rural Nashville was an husband, Audrey and Clare nears. Easter guest of her daughter Steward of rural Charlotte. Members of the Nashville and family, Claudette and Also present were the Garden Club will tour the Ted Myers of Charlotte. She Steward children: Mr. and E.B.I. facility at Lake stayed with them until Mrs. Raymond Glasscock, Odessa on Tuesday, May 5. Wednesday morning. Mrs. Jr. and family; Mr. and Mrs. The group will gather at the Ramsey also was a recent Lester Steward and family, local United Methodist guest of Mrs. Esther Ap- all of Charlotte; and Mr. and Church to form a car pool for pelman and Mrs. Arlie Mrs. Al Kienutske and the 11:30 a.m. departure. Stambaugh, both of Nash­ family of Nashville. Other After lunch at a Lake Odessa ville. guests were Marguerite’s restaurant, the club will tour . Mrs. Bertha Becker of daughter Florence and E.B.I. Nashville returned home husband, Herbert Hillard, The-Cloverleaf Class of the Easter Sunday after a 9-day and their children: Tina, Nashville United Methodist Church will meet at 1:30 p.m. Thursday, May 7, at the UMC Community House. Co­ hostesses for the event are Mrs. Veda Shull and Mrs. Eliza Emery. TUESDAY & WEDNESDAY...APRIL 28 & 29 . The Nashville United TUESDAY & WEDNESDAY...MAY 5 & 6 Methodist Board of Trustees will meet7:30 p.m. Monday, If you live on an EAST-WEST STREET please May 11, at the church. have your trash at curbside for a TUESDAY Mrs. Vivian Conner of pickup between the hours of 9:00 a.m. & 4:00 p.m. Nashville was honored at a If you live on a NORTH-SOUTH STREET (lease surprise bjrthday party have your trash at curbside for a WEDNESDAY staged by her husband, Don, at their home, after Wed­ pickup between the hours of 9:00 a.m. & 4:00 nesday, April 22, evening p.m. services at the Nashville The Village Council encourages Village resiBaptist Church. Present dents to separate recyclables such as glass, from out of town for the papermetal and brush. Your cooperation on occasion were Mr. and Mrs. separating recyclables will determine the contin­ Glenn Conner of Ionia; Mrs. uation of this program. Hal Noble and Mark, and Nashville SPRING CLEAN UP v- J AREA CHURCH SCHEDULES Sunday School .. 10 a.m. UNITED METHODIST CHURCH Sunday: North State, Nashville A.M. Worship ..11 a.m. A.M. Worship. 9:45 a.m. P.M. Worship ... 7 p.m e esay Evening: e g .Sunday School ..11 a.m. Wednesday Prayer Meeting .. 7 p.m.Youth Fellowship Sunday.......... 6 p.m. PASTOR RANDY REED 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 a.m. Sunday: A.M. Worship 10:45 a.m. P.M. Youth Service 6 p.m. P.M. Worship ... 7 p.m. W Wednesday Bible Study & Prayer Meeting .. 7 p.m. Sunday School .. TO a.m. REV. J. G. BOOMER companying the Blakelys on the trip were David’s parents, Lee^and ’’Melva p Dunham of Armad^, Mich. (She is Walter's Sister9 On the trip they ’toured Washington, DC. and saw many sights, including the National Arboretum, Smithsonion Institution, and — across the Potomac — Mount Vernon and Arlington National Cemetery, where they witnessed the changing of the guard at the tomb of the Unknown Soldier. Except for one slightly chilly day, the weather was sunny and beautiful -during their stay. Incidentally, Walt Blakely came up with an unusual E. H. Van Nocker photo following our recent Memories story on early Nashville photographers. We had noted that Van Nocker was known for his offbeat story-photos which he produced during his career here, from the late 1800’s past the turn of the century. Blakely acquired the Van Nocker photos from Pearl Lightfoot of Freeport, but the identity of the subject — a young man in Middle Ages garb — is unknown. He is clutching what appears to be a stage curtain; perhaps he was a budding actor of his day. The photo will be on display in the Michigan and Local History Room at Putnam Public Library. We may have occasion to use it in a future Memories story. Mother’s Day is next Sunday, and many local churches have planned events to celebrate the season. At the Nashville United Methodist Church, a mother-daughter banquet is set for 6:30 p.m. Wednesday, May 6, in the Community House. Mrs. Louise Pepples, a music teacher from Okemas, will be the featured speaker, talking on the topic, “Mother’s Old Trunk.” The Nashville Church of the Nazarene also plans a mother-daughter banquet at the UMC Community House, but later in the month. Their event is set for 6:30 p.m. on Friday, May 22. On Mother’s Day, May 10, every mother in attendance at morning worship services at the Nashville United Methodist Church will be presented with a small potted plant. Performing for morning services at the Nashville Baptist Church on Mother’s Day will be the Dodson By Susan Hinckley ^oooooo^ VERMONTVILLE BIBLE CHURCH 250 N. Main, Vermontville Sunday School ..10a.m. Morning Worship 11 a.m. Evening Service,.. 7 p.m. Wednesday: Prayer Meeting 7:30 p.m. REV. RICHARD WADSWORTH Adult Sunday School ... 10:30 a.m. Church Service. .11 a.m. FIRST CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH 110S. Main, Vermontville PEACE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH OF BARRYVILLE PASTOR PAUL L. BOGER 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 -^oeceoocooeooc<* Sun, A.M. Worship .9:15 Sunday School..... 10:15 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 301 Fuller St., Nashville Sunday: A.M. Worship .. 11 a.m. P.M. Worship ... 7 p.m. Wednesday Evening Worship............... 7 p.m. UNITED METHODIST CHURCH South Main, Vermontville PASTOR LESTER DeGROOT Assistant...Don Roscoe REV. MOLLY TURNER ASSEMBLY OF GOD CHURCH 803 Reed St., Nashville Sunday Mass .9:30 a.m. Holy Day Masses celebrated at 7:00 p.m. the evening before Sunday School .. 10 a.m. Sunday: A.M. Worship .. 11 a.m. Evening Worship . 7 p.m. Wednesday Evening: Prayer Meeting .. 7p.m. REV. ROBERT CONSANI REV. ROBERT G. TAYLOR MAPLEGROVE BIBLE CHURCH 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 .. 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... �The Maple Valley News, Nashville, Tuesday, May 5, 1981 —Page 3 Lewis and Mr, and Mrs. Jay Hillard, all of Charlotte. When God’s No-Munch Bunch met Monday for their weekly weigh-in at the Nash­ ville Baptist Church, Leone Kisinger of Battle Creek was named top weekly weightloss winner. She had dropped four pounds in one week to earn the. title. Bonnie Roush of Nashville was named champion weight-loss winner for April, having lost a total of eight and one-half pounds during the month. Mrs. Roger (Janet) Adaifas of Nashville will be honored at a baby shower at 7 p.m. Thursday, May 14, at the Nashville Baptist Church. Mr. and Mrs. Adrien Pufpaff of Nashville were called north last week by the death of his cousin, Mrs. Luella Babcock, 81, of South Boardman. Mrs. Babcock had only just returned from her winter home in Florida, about a week before her passing. She was a member of the American Legion and the Senior Citizens Club at South Boardman. Her survivors include six daughters, three sons, 33 grandchildren, 42 great­ grandchildren and eight step-grandchildren. Attending the services Thur­ sday with Mr. and Mrs. Pufpaff were his brother, Kenneth of Pufpaff Bellevue; and his cousins: Francis Lits of Lacey and the former Eunice Talmadge of Battle Creek. For all your INSURANCE NEEDS See or Call... TERESA JONES Several from here are expected to attend the Zone Rally to be held from 7:30 to 9 p.m. tonight, Tuesday, May 5, at the Church of the Nazarene in Grand Ledge. Rev. and Mrs. Paul Jetter of the Dominican Republic will speak. Welcome to Alan Karlin, who recently moved to Nash­ ville to take up residence in the former George B. Dean home on Reed Street. A native of Ohio, Alan came to Michigan from Alaska, where he lived with a family that had homesteaded about 250 air miles north of An­ chorage, near a remote Indian village. It was an 80­ mile round trip to get the mail, says Alan. He originally went to Alaska with the U.S. Air Force. Now a salesman, Alan, who is single, had been keeping busy clearing the grounds of the old Dean place, planting a garden, and renovating the house. Mrs. Arlie Stambaugh,Mrs. Elizabeth Askins and Mrs. Esther Appelman, all local, accompanied Mrs. Elsie Ramsey of rural Nash­ ville to the Maple Leaf Grange Hall near Maple Grove on Saturday, April 25, Tor a pancake and sausage meal served with plenty of delicious maple syrup. The ladies also enjoyed attending a flea market held in the hall. On Sunday, Mrs. Stambaugh accompanied Mrs. Ramsey to Hastings for dinner at the Tick Tock Restaurant. The latest donors to Nash­ ville’s Christmas Street Lighting fund — and honorary Chamber of Commerce members —~are Lawrence and Mary Jarrade, Earl and Betty Furlong, and B. J. Woods. Anyone making at least a $5 donation toward the holiday street decoration fund sponsored by the Chamber will be named as an honorary member of that organization. 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What they’re after, in a roundabout way, 15 to get the cap off the sales tax.” He theorizes that state Dotes to Ahmo Jordan, leader of Nashville's successful March 25 Tax Revolt, displays the buttons he hopes will help defray the cost of that event. The buttons, which sell for $1, say "Fight State Government! — NASHVILLE, Michigan DID IT! — You Can Too!” They are available at Little Country Corners Markett on Main Street. (Maple Valley News photos by Susan Hinckley) “NASHVILLE DID IT!” buttons now are on sale at the Little Country Corners Market on Main Street. Proprietor Ahmo Jordan ordered 1,000 of the buttons, hoping to sell enough to help defray costs connected with Nashville’s successful March 25 Tax Revolt, which he organized and led. Jodan now is looking forward to a statewide tax protest he called for during Nashville’s widely-covered revolt. 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Jordan’s message to the public is reflected in the wording of the “campaign” buttons he is selling: ‘‘Fight' State Government! — NASH­ VILLE, Michigan DID IT! — You Can Too!” THURSDAYS ...7:00 p.m. Early Birds... 6:30 p.m. and Loan Association FOUR CONVENIENT LOCATIONS TO SERVE YOU HOME OFFICE - CHARLOTTE, MICHIGAN Nashville, Michigan ■ Elton Rapids, Michigan ■ Olivet, Michigan «3OO00 �The Maple Valley News, Nashville, Tuesday, May 5, 1981 — Page 4 Memories or ifnlwe oas Mystique of Putnam House deaths unveiled Tragedy shrouds three untimely deaths linked to the Charles and Agnes Putnam home (now Putnam Public Library) in Nashville. However, some of the mystique connected with those deaths is unwarranted. Passed from generation to generation, tales of those tragedies have lost some truth in the telling. Over the years, much of the routine information has been forgotten while the drama has been heightened with virtually each recounting. To lay the legends to rest by shedding some light on the truth, we present the following reports of those tragedies as recorded by the Nashville News at the time of each occurrence. Gertrude Beigh, 16, a maid at the Charles Putnam home, shot and killed herself on the second floor of the residence in the year 1893. The News gave this account of her death: “Our ,village was thrown into a state of excitement yesterday afternoon by the sad death of Miss Gertrude Beigh, at the residence of C. M. Putnam, on North Main Street, at about half past two o’clock. She had done up her work and went upstairs to sweep and had been there but a short time when the occupants of the house, Mrs. Putnam, Mrs. Emma Simpson and William Feighner, who were downstairs, heard what they supposed to be a pistol shot, immediately afterward a thump, as if someone had fallen. “Mrs. Simpson Simpson im­ mediately ran upstairs and went to the door of Miss Beigh’s room, and not seeing her she called to her, but no answer came, and stepping out of the room she glanced into another room, and a Charles Putnam, afflicted with tuberculosis and fear­ horrible sight met her gaze; there lying on her back, just ful of exposing others to the disease, committed suicide in 1918 at age 71. Putnam came to Nashville as a 19- inside the door, lay the poor, year-old drifter, rose to prominence in the business unfortunate girl in a pool ofand social world. His wife, the former Agnes Smith, blood, with her right hand clutching a revolver. She was Nashville's first schoolteacher. immediately gave the alarm 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 8, 1981; 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 8, 1981, IS MONDAY, MAY 1^, 1981. PERSONS REGISTERING AFTER 5:00 O’CLOCK, P.M., ON MONDAY, MAY 11, 1981, 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 The spectre of untimely death shrouds the former Charles Putnam home (now Putnam Public Library) in Nashville, but early News accounts show much of the mystique is unwarranted. Built in the winter of 1884-85, the home was willed to the village by the Putnams; was opened as a library in 1923. and Dr. W. H. Young was summoned, who found that the lower portion of her heart had been shot away, which had caused death in­ stantaneously. A coroner’s jury was impanelled by Justice Mills, consisting of the following gentlemen: Frank McDerby, John E. Barry, William Boston, M. H: Palmer, W. I Marble and B. B. Downing. Up to the time we go to press the jury have not given in their verdict. “Miss Beigh was a brunette, about 16 years of age, and is the daughter of Julius Beigh and wife, who live about one and a half miles south of town. She had been in the employ of C. M Putnam since last November and has always been cheerful and happy until yesterday morning, when it was noticed by Mr. and Mrs. Putnam that she acted melancholy, and Mr. Putnam asked her if she was sick; she replied that she was not, and they thought no more about it. “The weapon used was a .32 calibre rim-fire revolver, and belonged to Frank Smith, a young lad who lives at Mr. Putnam’s. “A sealed letter was found, on which was only the words, ‘Not to be opened for one year.’ The letter will, however, be opned by the coroner’s jury, which will convene at nine o’clock this morning.” (Note: The coroner’s jury which investigated the death of Miss Beigh decided that she came to her death by a pistol ball fired by her own hand, but whethef done by accident or with suicidal intent they were unable to decide. The letter found in her room, proved on being opened to have no bearing whatever on the case, being merely a sort of memorandum of passing events.) Frank Smith, the young man whose gun Gertrude -had used, became the next person whose untimely death was associated with the Putnam home, though he did not die there. He passed away at age 23 at Ft. Monroe, Virginia. A newphew to Agnes Putnam, Frank had been raised by the Putnams (his mother died young). He graduated in 1894 from Nashville High School, taught for several terms, and was engaged in newspaper Work before enlisting in the U.S. Army as an artilleryman. During the SpanishAmerican War, Frank was wounded in Cuba at the Battle of San Juan Hill. But his death in May 1899 was attributed to basal meningitis. The News had this account of his funeral: “One of the saddest and mostly largely attended funerals that has been conducted here for some time was that of Frank D. Smith, which was held from the home of Mr. and Mrs. C. M. Putnam last Sunday afternoon, Rev. A. T. Waterman officiating. The spacious house was filled with relatives and friends of the deceased, and nearly four hundred people followed the remains to their in­ terment in Lakeview Cemetery, the G. A. R. boys heading the procession. “The collection of flowera was something beautiful, there being several hand­ some bouquets from friends in the village and an elegant assortment sent by the members of his battery and other friends in Virginia. The members of the squad of which Mr. Smith was a corporal sent a pillow of flowers on which the letters “F.D.S., E 4th” were neatly arranged. / “A letter was received from the captain of Battery E Monday of this week, stating that Mr. Smith was sent out about one and onehalf miles from the fortress to guard a citizens’ hospital on Friday, May 12, and the next day was taken sick with basal meningitis and brought back to the soldiers’ hospital, where he remained unconscious uptil his death, which occured, May 15, at 11:15 p.m. “The funeral services were held from the fortress chapel at that place Wed- nesday, May 17, after which the remains were escorted to the railway depot with full military honors and sent home.” Charles Putnam, 71, shot himself on July 24,1918, in a barn at the rear of the Putnam home. He died at 4 a.m. the following day. His motive is indicated in the following News account: “The people of this village were startled yesterday shortly before noon when the news went out that C. M. Putnam, a wealthy and influential citizen, had shot himself. “The action was deliberate and was taken after careful consideration. Mr. Putnam had been suffering for some time from tuberculosis and for several weeks had been in very poor health. In a talk with .him yesterday af­ ternoon, he told the writer at length his reasons for endeavoring to end his existence. He said that he well knew, as all of his friends did, that he had but a short time to live; that he had lived his life and that there was nothing further in life for him; that his con­ tinued existence, in the condition in which he was was a menace to his loved ones and others with whom he came in contact, and that he thought and still thinks that he did what was right and proper under the existing conditions, and that his only regret was that his efforts had miscarried. “He had written notes to Mrs. Putnam and to several others and one of these notes, which he personally handed to the writer, is as follows: This Mother’s Day, make Mother happy with fresher, longer lasting... FLOWERS and PLANTS from... MAPLE LEAF FLORIST . "THE SHOP WITH THE PERSONAL TOUCH" Also a complete line of ... Silk Arrangements, Corsages, Bedding Plants and Distinctive Gifts. At 311 N. Main, Nashville ... next to Library ★ WORLD-WIDE WIRE SERVICE ★ We Deliver... 852-9610... Anytime! �The Maple Valley News, Nashville, Tuesday. May 5, 1981 — Page 5 Memories of the past, continued NX J;s ^;s S^ ;s ^; S'^- n;t n ‘W skkii £!S sH£ !ww S I > hj im ?> asg. ?* ^. ‘4;■ XZ * '■tattitl, tttitl 2? Utas^i Bea Pino receives award for helping scouts ‘Why should I do such a found Mr. Putnam ap­ deed? To keep from exposing parently in distress and others. I know there is no bleeding, but they supposed During a recent stay at the chance for me, so why not he had; suffered from a Girl Scouts’ Camp Merrie Woode, near Plainwell, try and save others?’ hemorrhage and they imBea Pino “The exact time ofthe first mediatley procured volunteer shot is not kiiown. Mr. assistance and had the organized a group of leaders to help dismantle some old Putnam had gone to the barn sufferer carried to the house. tent platforms. Thoughshe is to lie down, as he frequently “Dr. F. F. Shilling was did, saying that it was cooler summoned, and when he 67 years old, Bea doesn’t on the barn floor than any arrived, at about the same hesitate to pick up a crow­ bar and get to work. place in” the fiouse. His time Mr. Smith returned to . That’s just one example of brother-in-law, Dan Smith of the house, Putnam told them the help Bea of Nashville has Battle Creek, who is visiting what he had done. The given to Girl Scouting over at the home, went out to the physician attended to the the years. And because of barn later and saw him lying wounds and at that time it » her dedication in helping there, but as he was ap­ was thought that the injured with special services, the parently breathing naturally man could not possibly live Glowing Embers Girl Scout he thought he was asleep and more than a few hours, but Council recognized her ef­ went away. Later the people the rallied and in the af­ forts by presenting her \vith in the house heard a shot, ternoon was able to talk the Council Certificate of which must have been the freely and to visit with those Appreciation recently. The award is given to second one. It seems that he about him. The chances, people who perform special first shot himself in the left however, are strongly breast, but the bullet, from a against his living more than services for the Girl Scout Council and was presented to .32 calibre revolver, passed a few days at most. Bea at the Council’s annual through the body above and “Mr. Putnam has lived in outside of the hegrt. This did Nashville nearly fifty years, not prove fatal or even has been a successful render Mr. Putnam un­ business man, was for many conscious, staffer a time, he years a leading hardware Nashville Brownies will himself does not know how merchant, has served the cross the bridge to become long, he decided to try it village as its president and Juniors, and Juniors will again. This time he placed as park commissioner, has become Cadettes, on May 9th the revolver against the amassed a competence and at Quaker Brook Farm right side of his head, above is now and has been for where a small bridge crosses the ear, and fired, but the several years president of the brook. bullet must have glanced, as the State Savings Bank.” The ceremony will take it failed to bring un­ place at 3 o’clock and all consciousness. Putnam died on May 25, parents are invited to attend. “After this shot, Mrs. Dan 1918, and is buried near Quaker Brook Farm is on Smith and Miss Carrie Frank Smith in Lakeview Maple Grove Road between Palmer went to the barn and Cemetery. Also at rest at Clark and Guy Roads. The new Cadette troop now Lakeview is Gertrude Beigh. under forming, the Girl Scouts to hold bridging party PROFESSIONAL BUSINESS DIRECTORY Obituaries LIMESTONE 8 MARL (Delivered and Spread) feariuibb B ■tel iwpiiaU[| i>«p ill h jsitt 1 * h fcnWin CRANEWORK • Drainage Ditches •'Farm Ponds DARRELL HAMILTON RtMHNVILLE PH. 852-9691 Wri eziisEUT ritfe wq li aii s oci asm ftrik, feai rita,dli FOR PROFESSIONAL INSURANCE PLANNING Call... THE HECKER AGENCY i ri> i fakiiiMi 225 N. MAIN - NASHVILLE feas sut tatlkki PHONE 852-9680 RflfrHMiihk inarijri a If to; fell VERMONTVILLE VILLAGE COUNCIL MEETINGS 1st Thursday each month Ma ri» tins e gEKZnil' At 7:30 P.M. rai&Ktiii ■rita^ Vermontville Public Library jeaBitri*' ktferi^^ feF* if rife ri*fe i * ri ff5 *’ asa® 1 ei?®18®' rfrtfefe” tri**1’’ grits meeting and dinner April 27 at Inman’s in Galesburg. In the Far North Neigh­ borhood of the Council — which includes Hastings, Woodland, Lake Odessa, and Nashville Bea is well known for her extensive work for Girl Scouting. Her primary job is to find girls who want to be Scouts’ and adults who want to be leaders. Bea helps organize Girl Scout Troops and trains new leaders, continuing to serve as a consultant on troop programs, even with experienced leaders. Bea is a special woman. Those who are fortunate enough to know her and work with her feel privileged. The Entire Glowing Embers Council is honored to have Bea Pino as one of its volunteers! Public Invited to attend. DAN'S WATER SOFTENER SALES and SERVICE Dependable service on all makes and models. FREEWATER TESTI! c fc^J! Reasonable Fees!! (517) 852-9564 riikF"! — NASHVILLE — Ask for Dan I! R. Kenyon Peabody VERMONTVILLE - Mr. R. Kenyon Peabody, 75, of 125 W. Main, died Tuesday, April 28, 1981 at HayesGreen-Beach Hospital in Charlotte. He was born April 20,1906 in Sebewa Township, Ionia County, the son of Snow and Susie (Kenyon) Peabody. He married Hildred Kelsey November 21, 1962 in Vermontville. He was a member of the Vermontville United Methodist Church, Ver­ montville Lions Club, Vermontville Chamber of Commerce, Vermontville Syrup Festival Association, and the Hastings Elks Club. Mr. Peabody is survived by his wife, Hildred; one step-son, Douglas Kelsey of Vermontville; two stepdaughters, Mrs. John (Nancy) Leindecker of Lexington, Kentucky and Mrs. John (Becky) Strange jrt® ' Let MOTHER p pick her own gift — give her a CARD OF THANKS The family of Olive Corey would like to express their thanks to friends and family for all of the kindnesses shown to her during her final illness and for their cards, flowers, food and memorial donations to the Scholarship Fund. A special thanks to Rey. David Johnston for his comforting words, to the United Methodist Women for theluncheon and to the Vogt Funeral Home for their many acts of kindness. Mr. & Mrs. Karl Weiss Mr. & Mrs. Marion Corey & Roger Action - Ads Bea Pino, 67, of Maple Grove Rd., Nashville received a certificate of appreciation from the Glowing Embers Girl Scout Council for her volunteer work with the organization. Here she helps dismantle some old tent platforms at Camp Merrie Woode. (photo supplied) ... 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Main, Vermontville Phone 726-0330 of Brookfield, Wisconsin; seven step - grandchildren; sevensep-granc ren; one brother, Harold Peabody of Tucson, Arizona; t four sisters, Mrs. Martha Van­ Buren of Sunfield, Mrs. Sylvia Elliott and Mrs. Mary Campbell, both of Ludington, and Mrs. Ella O’Neil of Mulliken, Michigan. Funeral services were held at 1:00 p.m. Friday, May 1, from the Ver­ montville United Methodist Church. Rev. Molly Turner officiated. Burial was in Woodlawn Cemetery, Vermontville. Arrangements were made by the Vogt Funeral Home. leadership of Frank and Pam White, is for girls of ages 12, 13 and 14, or in 7th, 8th and 9th grades. The emphasis in Cadette work is on girls’ special abilities, on career possibilities and on service to the community. A'mong the Brownie and Junior troops now active in Nashville, one Brownie troop and one Junior troop are in need of new leaders. Whoever volunteers for this work can look forward to a great deal of satisfaction and fun and to much support and friendship from the men and womep now working in scouting. Anyone interested should call Bea Pino 852­ 9240. BOTTLE * MILK ★ ICE CREAM This week at Nasvhille's Pop Shop POP V2 Liter �The Maple Valley News, Nashville, Tuesday, May 5, 1981 — Page 6 Nashville first graders give “May baskets” to merchants The village Pantry By Lana Oster Rose Dunham's first grade students from Fuller Elementary School in Nashville made and delivered May baskets to village merchants Friday. Along the route, they stopped to deliver a basket to Dutch Cappon at his new Quik Mart (formerly Power's Shell) in Nashville. While the students Were there, they enjoyed watching the construction of the new canopy he is putting up at the new business. Maybe you can help? The Eaton County Action Center is an agency that assists low-income people with such programs as food and clothing banks and emergency energy assistance. The agency also serves the community as a clearinghouse for used furniture and appliance information. Although the agency does not have the space to store such items at the Center, it would like to be able to put people in touch with others who may have items they wish to donate. If you have an item of furniture or an appliance you no longer need, call the Eaton County Action Center at 543-5465. The agency may know of someone who could use it. Action-Ads To show his appreciation for the lovely May Basket, Dutch Cappon treated all the first grade youngsters to a Can of pop. (Maple Valley photos by Virginia Alles) SEVEN LOTS: Six miles east of Cheboygan, five mobile zone, two restricted. Will carry contract. (517) 852:0920, Nashville, (tfn) STIHL BRUSHCUTTERS TOOLS NOT TOYS. Underpowered trimmers just won't cut it when you're up against heavy weeds and brush. That’s when you need a Stihl “ brushcutter with our high-powered engine and exclusive Polycut™head. When you have work to do, don't play around with a toy. Get a Stihl brushcutter. And get the job done. NOW GET $3 VALUE SAFETY GOGGLES FREE! WHEN YOU BUY THE FS-60, FS-80 OR FS-150 STIHL BRUSHCUTTER. SEE A DEMONSTRATION AT ASHVILLE ^i HARDWARE 105 N. Main SPORTING . Phone 852-0713 STIHL The World's Largest Selling Chain Saw. I don’t know about all of concern was that people what Vermontville is. When you, but I’m still recovering parked and blocked off you come from the city, you from Festival weekend. I hydrants and driveways. never really enjoy home­ didn’t get involved this year This year I noticed parking town hospitality or the — I just took it easy so I was a little more organized quaint and welcome feeling could enjoy the time with my and, thankfully, nobody slid that this village pours out all children. It gave me an into my ditch! It seems the year long, not just one opportunity to see the entire village cleaned up sooner weekend out of the year. I Festival from start to finish than last year also. Just all remember what the lady told whereas I don’t recall too goes to make the Festival us when we purchased our home, “This town looks like muph of it from last year. that much sweeter. By doing nothing and being Still, I have to keep in mind a painting by Currier and lazy, I had a chance to stand that I, too, am somewhat of Ives, with the charm of Tom by and listen to comments an outsider, an out-of-towner Sawyer, the patriotism of made by people who didn’t if you will. I haven’t been Norman Rockwell and the look too familiar so I here all that long, but I’ve ambition of Chicago.” She assumed that they were out- realized in that short time was right and about the of-towners. The comments that one doesn’t have to have house — SOLD! Next Week: I.O.U. were favorable. It seems been here long to appreciate that most of the remarks were about the syrup being better this year than last, the "We would like to extend our talent show was more en­ joyable as it was held in­ appreciation to The Hastings doors, the number of exhibits was reduced making it Reminder and The Maple Val­ easier to see them all and thank the Lord — the weather held. I heard people ley News for sponsoring the talking 'about what a beautiful village this must be Scottville Clown Band Festival during the winter, did you ever see so many maple weekend. The Band's music and trees and parking wasn’t really all THAT bad. humorous antics were enjoyed I think people were more considerate this year about by everyone." their parking, too. My Indian living offered at Charlton Park Charlton Park cordially invites area elementary students to particiapte in a 114 hour after-school lesson on Indian Living on Thur­ sday, May 7 at 4 p.m. This unique educational adventure into America’s past is an attempt to offer area young people a chance to increase their knowledge and understanding by using the museum’s resources. By making artifacts from the past available for use and creating situations in which the student is able to mimmic activities of the past, the students will be able to feel how their an­ cestors lived. Through combining factual in­ formation with emotional responses, the student ,will understand the past and their relationship to it. In the Indian Living lesson the student will rotate from one Indian activity to another. At each Indian activity the student will participate in such things as foods, jewelry, crafts, games, weapons, etc. A summary of the Indian activites will bring to focus their understanding of the activities they experienced. Parents are invited to participate in the adventure. The cost for this lesson is 75 cents per student or parent, payable at the time of the lesson, Thursday, May 7 from 4 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. To register or for further in­ formation call Charlton Park, 945-3775, during normal business hours. Students are to meet at the museum at 4 p.m. sharp! Maple Syrup Festival Parade Committee Not too Early! ““MEMORIAL1 DAY Flowers! Qi Q flowers and decorations ... NOW VERY COMPLETE I Choose from: Single Stems Bunches • Wreaths Sprays • Crosses & Vases REASONABLE PRICES — Lasting Beauty! LAYAWAY AT NO EXTRA CHARGE 4- Variety Store 115-117 N. Main — NASHVILLE PHONE:852-9747 SYOUR “EVERYTHING” STORE �The Maple Valley News, Nashville, Tuesday, May 5, 1981 —Page 7 n Nashville merchants hear design guidelines to revitalize downtown A "round table" discussion at the Community House gave local businessmen an opportunity to learn about establishing a Downtown Development Authority. Thomas Kostosky, (left) planner-designer, and Jack Howell, ass't. director of planning, show photo display they prepared to demonstrate strong and weak points in Nashville's present downtown commercial district. The Thornapple General Store and Little Country Corners Market received praise for historic architectural features. (Maple Valley News photo by Susan Hinckley) wonfei^ vyon." lifleSynipFtJ MU v\A/v\ Nashville’s Main Street may become a more pleasant place . for pedestrians and window­ shoppers, if local business people follow recom­ mendations of a master plan to revitalize the village’s downtown district. The recommendations were offered in the final draft of a design plan presented Thursday by Gove Associates Inc., a Kalamazoo-based planning and engineering firm. Gove was awarded a $7,500 contract last year to design a master plan for Nashville’s business district. Funding for the project came as part of a $405,000 Community Development Block Grant from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development. “The whole' reason for a downtown revitalization is to improve profits for the businessmen,” noted Thomas Kostosky, planner­ designer with Gove. “It is to make the downtown healthier economically.” Kostosky and Jack L. Howell, assistant director of planning for Gove, presented the plan torepresentatives of the Nashville business community. Also present at the meeting was Steven -Reid, administrative assistant in the Barry County Grants office. , Gove’s plan for Nashville stressed preservation of the village’s historic 1880-90 architecture, which is primarily masonry. “It is not necessary to exactly recreate each building’s historic appearance,” advised the Gove plan. “It is necessary, however, to adhere to cer­ tain basic principles to make storefronts more attractive and accessible to shoppers.’’ The plan offered several basic guidelines which in­ cluded maintaining recessed entries; toning down storefront decoration; selecting appropriate materials for future im­ provements; using storefront windows to better advantage; maintaining historically correct upper story windows; cleaning and tuckpointing masonry; using paint to highlight non­ masonry items; returning to canVas awnings for decorative and functiqnal purposes; and using more simple and direct signs. “Buildings in downtown Nashville were built in a different era, a time when merchants sought the at­ tention of the walking trade,” noted the plan. “However, the turn of the century brought change ... downtown merchants began to vie for the attention of passing motorists, erecting eye-catching signs and new storefronts.” The result of such un­ coordinated individual initiative, concluded the Gove plan, was “visual clutter.” Kostosky stressed the value of old-style display windows, many of which were eliminated in what the plan labeled “misguided remodeling efforts.” “Storefronts in Nashville were originally designed to fullfill two purposes,” noted the planners. “First, to allow a maxiumum of naturallight into the narrow, otherwise windowless store spaces; and second, to allow the potential customer a view of both new merchandise and the interior.” PUBLIC HEARING • NOTICE • A return tp this style of window is suggested in future remodelings. Upgrading rear entrances adjoining the new municipal parking lot also was listed in the Private Improvements portion of the Gove plan. Public Improvement recommendations included developing street land­ scaping (sidewalk trees) and furniture; installing pedestrian lighting; repairing and improving sidewalks and paving; landscaping the municipal parking lot; relocating utilities underground to remove visual clutter; and improving the image at the south entry to Main Street — near the railroad tracks. *500off ANY PERM Now thru Mother’s Day Dirteu* Hughes ■ Hours: 9 to 8 Tues. & Thurs.; 9 to 5 Wed. & Fri.; 9 to 4 Sat. "The Mirrors image" „±ue wiwow iwaae.. a Call for an appointment Hair Stylist for Men, Women & Children 111 N. Main, Nashville 852-9192 Nashville cont. page 8 — Eaton County's Most Exciting Home Show Ever THIS FRIDAY-6 to 9 p.m Saturday 1 to 9 p.m., Sunday Noon to 4 p.m. Over 60 Booths k a! At the Eaton County •FREE Mother’s Day Vacation for 2 MOTHER’S DAY VACATION REGISTRATION BLANK Name .. Address ... at the Community Center in Nashville Phone SHARLOT A. SOURS, Secretary Nashville Zoning Board of Appeals With this coupon receive... receive Take Mom to Thursday, May 7,1981, at 7:00 p.m. PURPOSE: Lonny Kienutske has requested a special use permit for the property lo­ cated at 134 South Main Street. The request concerns using said property for an automobile spies lot. Incorporated in the Gove plan was a merchant survey which indicated that many business people felt more attention should be drawn to the municipal parking lot located at the rear of the stores on the west side of Main Street. This paved, 120vehicle facility is a real asset to Nashville, the planners said, but it should be enhanced with landscaping and lighting. The planners also noted that the rear of stores adjoining the lot lack customer attraction. “Because of their unkept appearance, these spaces (behind the stores) have been thought of more as service areas than shopper areas,” Deposit at Red Carpet Travel and Charlotte Shopping Guide's Expo *81 booth 4-H Fairgrounds in Charlotte Over 15,000Sq. Ft. ofIdeas for BetterLiving i i | | *No Admission Charge •Food and Refreshments • Plenty of FREE Parking *Daily Entertainment Many Valuable \ FREE PRIZES Will Be \ Given Away �The Maple Volley News. Nashville. Tuesday, May 5, 1981 — Page 8 Maple Valley School Board election set for June 8 Two members will be elected to the Maple Valley Board of Education for four year terms, and one member will be elected to the board for a three year term (beginning July 1, 1981) at the June 8 election. Candidates for the four year positions include Wayne Cogswell, Ruth Wineman, Charles Viele, Sr., Dale Ossenheimer, Jr., PANCAKE& SAUSAGE ...by the Nashville Senior Citizens MASONIC TEMPLE FRIDAY, MAY 8th Serving 5 to 7:30 P.M. Adults...2.50 Children... 1.50 Under 5 yrs... FREE Kenneth F. Meade, Jr., and James Shaw. Candidates for the three year position include James R. Bryan1,, Beverly Sixberry, George Hubka, Ronald Tobias, and Lawrence Filter. Wayne Cosgwell is presently -completing a four year term on the board of education, and Charles Viele Sr. was recently appointed to the board of education to complete- the term of Fred Corkins through June 30, 1981. Board president Robert Dormer did not seek re­ election to the board of education. 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 8, GRAND OPENING SPECIAL Perm $2O (Includes cut and sei) 1981 is Monday, May 11 at 5:00 o’clock p.m. Atthe special meeting held April 28, there was a short discussion related to con­ verting busses to propane. It was not felt that the school district could afford to do this at this time considering the conversion cost involved. Also, the transportation program for the coming school year is uncertain and will be affected by the out­ come of the millage vote June 8th Long range savings would favor conversion of the .busses. A general discussion was’ held regarding the bus stop at the corner of Bivens and Morgan road were the two Robotham children get on the bus. Mr. and Mrs. Robotham expressed their concern over the safety of this stop. Bus driver Arloa Baxter also expressed her concern regarding this stop along with the visibility involved at this area. Transportation supervisor Gerald Aldrich reported to the board members that he had visited the site along with Larry Musser, Virginia Fox, Mrs. Robotham and Sgt. Hilderley from the state police. Aldrich informed them that the bus stop meets the requirements of the Michigan Motor Vehicle code and is an approved area for the bus to stop. Mr. and Mrs. Robotham asked that the bus come down the three tenths of the mile, and they would provide a turn around area in their yard. Board president Robert Dormer informed Mr. and Mrs. Robotham that the bus stop will remain the same at this time. Charles Viele will represent .the Board of Education and present diplomas at the adult education graduation May 28; was general There discussion relative to the successfulness of the van­ dalism fund considering vandalism in the high school auditorium and bathroom areas. It was pointed out that the vandalism has become less since the establishment of the vandalism fund along with the fact that funds will be taken out of the van­ dalism fund to repair the seats in the auditorium. Come and reminisce at M.V. Alumni Banquet basis. In other words, this Maple Valley News. year’s invitations go to . Those persons requesting Invitations are in the mail classes of ’61, ’56, ’51, ’46, ’41, reservations by mail should for the annual Maple Valley make their check payable to etc. Alumni Banquet set for May All alumni of Nashville, the treasurer and send to: 23, atthe MVHS cafeteria. Vermontville and Maple Mrs. Gale Wetzel, 6675 M-66, The Saturday evening Valley schools are welcome Nashville, MI 49073. event starts at 5:30 p.m. Also, if any class plans to to attend, along with spouse when the school will be and guests. Graduates of the attend as a group, they opened for visiting and Maple Valley Adult should notify the alumni' reminiscing. A family style association for special dinner will be served at 7 Education program are reminded that they also are seating arrangements. p.m. 'included. The Class of 1931 (VHS and Due to a large mailing list, Tickets for the meal are $5 NHS) will receive special invitations are mailed only honors this year as 50-year to those who attended last per person, and dues for the year’s banquet and to those alumni of $1 are paid for the graduates. Entertainment at the 1981 current year only. graduates of Nashville and The reservation deadline banquet will be by Larry Vermontville high schools on listed on the printed in­ Schaub (VHS ’62) playing hit' a retrogressive five year vitations is May 10, but for records of the 40s and 50s, those not on this year’s from his extensive indexed mailing list, phone reser­ collection. xont. from page 7 vations can be made until Alumni Association of­ concerned with the down­ May 13 by calling Maple ficers for 1981 are Richard town, and therefore, should Valley Alumni Association Todd, president;. Larry be better able to focus on the Treasurer Audrey Wetzel, Filter, vice president; downtown.” 852-0812, or Marsha Ainslie, Audrey Wetzel, treasurer; Howell noted that a DDA, secretary, 852-1931. and secretaries: Doris which he described as “an Reasonable extensions will Marshall, Marvel Frith, arm of local government,” is be allowed for those alumni Elsie Wolever, Louise Todd, necessary to address long­ living out of state, or some Marsha Ainslie and Nancy term problems which distance away, who are Swift. Acting as special Chambers of Commerce or receiving notification of the advisors are Judy Hook and merchant associations event via this notice in the Elizabeth Lynch. cannot handle. The 8member board usually is comprised of represen­ tatives of the council and the business community. Such an authority can buy and sell­ property; obtain govern­ Thursday, May 7,1981, at 7:00 p.m. ment grants and loans; and, with council approval after a ... at the Community Center public hearing, levy up to 2 of Nashville mills tax on properties in the designated district for PURPOSE: William J. Hecker is requesting planning and designing of a special use permit for the property lo­ business development. cated at 315 Kellogg Street. The request Howell also outlined Michigan’s . Commercial concerns placing a mobile home on said Redevelopment Act, which property for temporary residence. allows businessmen to obtain a 12-year freeze on property SHARLOT A. SOURS, Secretary taxes when making a Nashville Zoning Board of Appeals building improvement equal to at least-10 percent of the building’s value. Creation of a DDA begins with a petition to the village council, which has the power to establish such a board following a public hearing. Some 35 to 40 DDA’s now exist in Michigan, said Howell, but some are “paper groups” only. M-66 — State Road Several merchants present at Thursday’s meeting said they would begin an in­ formation campaign to in­ form the business com­ munity hbout possible for­ mation of a DDA in Nash­ ville. Howell noted that people in the village, not the planners, must be the catalyst to make revitalization a reality. “The communities who believe in themselves can do it,” declared Howell. “The biggest barrier to downtown redevelopment is negative thinking.” He attributes such attitudes to lack of information. To aid the local DDA promoters, he said his firm would prepare for distribution a brief summary of the functions and ob­ jectives of a Downtown Development Authority. by Susan Hinckley Nashville downtown , Wednesday - Senior Citizens Day Call For Appointment noted the plan. Much of Thursday’s meeting was devoted to discussion of establishing a Downtown Development Authority in Nashville. “A DDA is, in some ways, similar to a planning com­ mission,” said Kostosky. “But they (DDA) are only 340 W. Main, Vermontville Phone 726-1463 PUBLIC HEARING • NOTICE • t MACE PHARMACY HOURS: 9 A.M. - 5:30 P.M. Monday thru Saturday 207 Main St., Nashville 852-0845 A Special Mom Deserves the Best O ^-Oevetoping^ op ng ------ ! 5x7 Color Enlargement i Only 99* C ° '°' E"'«Color ™a0V8 " “k>' B»(fe Th tend" tend",d ,d Oho And with Hallmark Mothers Day card, that’s what she gets. Tell her how much you care on Sunday, May 10. Gillette Atra Blades ti I____ Country Corners Blood Pressure Kits Allbee with C Model Gillette TITac II Blades 5’1 Electronic Schick Super II Blades 100’1 S]2" Z-Bec «39" Allbee with C 800 60’1 ill Si Colgate your choice yourchoice Toothpaste $149 AtoeeC-800 Allbee with C 800 + Iron 60-. $159 $488 Selsun Blue Dietac For Life’s little Emergencies Shampoo Maximum Strength Johnson & Johnson H 1 20 MunHiglBand-Ald Brand kur r H»tle Stri, $329 bandaid; Hi OPEN FOR SEASON Monday, May 4th • Lawn & Garden Supplies Bedding Plants • Bakery Cheese Fruits & Vegetables DOWNTOWN STORE OPEN AS USUAL! �The Maple Valley News, Nashville, Tuesday, May 5, 1981 — Page 9 It’s Kindergarten 'round-up’ time in the valley Jf-js Jfjs -js u u* tJSfS SfS A bit apprehensive about the new adventure is little Kim Currier,,, 4, as she approaches the registration table with her mother, Mrs. Marsha Currier, at Maplewood School Wednesday. Seated at the table are (right) Virginia Benedict, Barry-Eaton Co. Health Dept, nurse, and Delma Smith, Maplewood School secretary. (Maple Valley News photos by Susan Hinckley) BESS 1 *”*> ®*r’ kJ*8* on SWIMMING POOLS I n» *■«»£ ■«»£ UfflB 'MIKE' (616)963-0433 Financing Available! rte(mwl|ta iNoMe ACOffiA r. -ww,f! .gv-'Wp^’ BQbgjSWW C-Store DO IT-YDURSELFERG ;'7'AeFAS/£5TAX’ZS ' /o INSTALL!’- fi|Ull.iM|i ': by Susan Hinckley processed at Vermontville’s presentation Monday night Kindergarten Round-up Kindergarten Round-up last at Fuller School. The Ver­ got underway last Wed- week, and about 66 in Nash­ montville parents will receive data on their nesday at Maplewood ville. Results of the testing and youngsters at a Tuesday, Elementary School in Vermontville, and on other date were presented to May 5, session at the Thursday at Fuller Street parents in an Evaluation Maplewood School. School in Nashville. Pre-schoolers who will enter kindergarten in the fall were screened for school readiness during the sessions. Speech and fine motor skills were tested along with social readiness. Also checked were reading and listening skills. Administering the tests were teachers and a speech therapist. Also on hand for the day was Virginia Benedict, a nurse “with the Barry-Eaton Health Dept. She advised parents bringing pre-schools to the screening program about the immunizations necessary for admission to school. These Mrs. Benedict describes as 5 Linda Jones, Kindergarten teacher at Maplewood DPT’s, 4 Polios, and MMR. She also suggested a TB skin School in Vermontville, screens Jennifer McArthur, 4, test, though that is not in Wednesday's program to test pre-schoolers who will enter kindergarten in the fall. required. “Parents should make sure that the child’s im­ munizations ard up to date,” HOFFMAN’S FARM MARKET said Mrs. Benedict. In addition to last week’s ★ Mother’s Day Plants ★ testing, vision and hearing screening programs are scheduled to be conducted FLOWER and VEGETABLE PLANTS this week at Maplewood. Those tests for pre-schoolers — ONION SETS — were given Monday and Tuesday of last week at HOURS: Monday thru Thursday 4 to 9 pm Fuller. Friday, Saturday & Sunday 8 am to 9 pm About 50 children were । inc Hal Maxon, speech therapist with the Maple Valley School system, talks with Jason Shook, 4, during the Round-up program in which about 50 Vermontville pre-kindergartners were screened. At Nashville, about 66 youngsters were tested. Going to the Prom this year? There’s a PROM SPECIAL only at. .. MAPLE LEAF FLORIST "The Shop with the Personal Touch" Order your corsage and get your Carnation Boutonniere... FREE!! 311 N. MAIN, NASHVILLE ... Next to Library WE DELIVER ... 852-9610... Anytime The Village Hair Port Beauty Shop — SPECIAL — 2^0ff any PERM ... with this coupon. Cood thru May 1981. Call for an appointment... 726-0257 470 E. Main St, Vermontville Vermontville Lions turn meeting into birthday surprise The Vermontville Lions Club celebrated the birthday of its President, Jim Peterson, at its regular monthly meeting. A fine meal, concluding with birthday cake and ice cream was only part of the celebration — the biggest was yet to come. The program for the evening was a visitation and talk from Frank Kane of Charlotte who was running for Deputy District Governor in 11-02. He was interruped by a “dancing” surprise birthday gift for Peterson — a Belly-Gram from Lansing. Mr. Kane never did finish his speech! ECIHLS OFFER GOOD 5/2 thru 5/17/81 Homogenized MILK ICE CREAM .9189 gal. $16® /,gal MRS. VEE’S — TWIN CHEESE DOG 9129 eg. $1.69 Now... Get another Action - Ads FOR SALE: ATV and street legal, has racks over rear axle, could haul wood and from tough terrain, electric start, Heald Super Trike, cost $1,000 — Must sell, $525 or best offer. See south of Nashville on M-66 or call 726­ 1114. , SEPTIC TANK CLEANING: Approved by Michigan Department of Health. Call Menzo Howe, Charlotte. Phone 543-0173. (tfn) We want YOU as a customerI" We reserve the right to limit quantities. M I yUMTWw MARATHON GASOLINE /jury) C-Store NASHVILLE • 419*North Main ANO °IL PRODUCTS MUIMBlJ OPEN. Monday fhru Friday 7:30 a.m. to 10:00 p.m. Saturday and Sunday 9:00 d.m. to 10:00 p.m. DAVIS OIL COMPANY �The Mople Volley Newt. Noshville Tuesday. Moy 5 1981 — Page 10 Results of Jr. High track meet with Portland What’s happening in school ? - Boys - M.V. 78, Portland 54. Two mile run - T Strong (3rd, new M.V. record of 13:46); 60 H.H. - T. Hall (1st); 880 relay Trowbridge, Kent Hamilton, Eric Dellmon, Jess Bahs (1st, new M.V. record of 1:54.29); 880 yd. run - T. Higdon Ord); mile run - Jeff Hamilton (1st); 100 yd. dash - R. Browne (1st); 440 yd. dash - J. Symonds (1st), S. JV baseball team results Cheeseman ‘outstanding Business student’ Penny Cheeseman, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Vance R Cheeseman of 9314 Lawrence , Hwy., Ver­ montville, has teen selected as the outstanding business student at MV High School for the current year She was selected by a vote of Business Education In­ structors, Gail Sapp, Gary St. Onge, and Audrey Watson. The vote was based on the student's classroom effort and attitude, and sincere interest in pursuing a career in the office oc­ cupations area Penny recieved her cer­ tificate of academic achievement at the annual Education Night of the Battle Creek - Kalamazoo Chapter of the Ad­ ministrative Management Society. AMS in an in­ ternational, professional organization dedicated to improving the art of management and to com­ municating the needs of business to education in­ stitutions. The dinner was held April 16, at Kellogg Community College. Dr. Warren J. Sprick gave a very enlightening speech entitled “You — A Most Valuable U.S.A. Resource." Out­ standing business students from 21 area schools received the certificate of academic achievement from the Administrative Management Society. , Penny is presently enrolled in Office Block and Shorthand II. This fall she plans to attend Kellogg Confmunity College to continue her education in business. Penny’s future plans also include finding a part-time office job so that she can participate in missionary work for her religious organization. Maple Valley 8, Bellevue 2. Maple Valley JV’s come up with their first win. Marty Martin pitched the first five innings arid Jeff Starring the remaining two. Bobie Brumm, Martin, Starring, Randy Joostburn, Luke Potter and Richard Wright had one hit a piece. Ionia 13, Maple Valley 12. Luke Potter hurled the full seven innings allowing 11 hits and striking out five. Hitting for Maple Valley, Jeff Starring and Randy Jootsburn three hits, Marty Martin 2 hits, Bobie Brumm, Robie Franks, Luke Potter and Tim Ramey, one hit a piece. G.irl_s track■ team - swiems . to veictory» Our meet with Portland last Tuesday was, to say the least, wet, but we “swam” to victory, even though the track was soggy and didn’t help our times too well. We had a clean sweep in the field events, even though our number one shot-putter is off with an injury she received at the Olivet relays. The girls placing in the meet were: Shot Put 1st, Shirley Heinberger; 3rd, Dawn Munn. Dicus - 1st, Shirley Heinberger (M.V.); 3rd, Dawn Munn (M.V.). Long Jump - 1st, Brenda Browne (M.V.); 2nd, Melanie Rogers .(M.V.). High Jump Melissa Coffman (M.V.). 110 Low Hurdles - 1st, Lisa Cogswell (M.V.); 2nd, Kelley MacDonald (M.V.); 3rd, Sherry Kraai (M.V.). 100 Yd. Dash - 1st, Kathy Gaedert (M.V.); 3rd, Brenda Browne (M.V.). Mile Run - 2nd, Sherry Farmer’s Feed Service Your Complete Headquarters For Feed Fertilizer Seed Pet Foods Kraai (M.V.). 880 Relay - Brenda Browne, Melanie Rogers, Melissa Coffman, Kathy Gaedert (M.V.). 220 Yd. Hurdles 1st, Melissa Coffman; 3rd, Lisa Cogswell. 220 Yd. Dash Kathy Gaedert. Two Mile Run Kari Kraai. JVs drop doubleheader to Central Montcalm 12-2 and 1­ 0. Luke Potter pitched the first game allowing 9 hits. Bobie Brumm, Martin, Starring, Joostburn and Potter had one hit a piece. In the nightcap Jeff Starring took the loss 1-0 allowing five hits and fan­ ning five. Jeff also had the only two hits in the game. Hastings came to town undefeated and went home undefeated. The young Lions played their best game of the season behind the good pitching of left hander Marty Martin who struck out 11 and giving up three hits — two coming in the top of the 7th inning giving Hastings 2-0 score. Jeff Starring had the only hit for M.V. I The young Lions are done with the string of Class B schools on their schedule and are hoping to change things around — but also will be looking forward to meeting these same schools the next three years. Ferrier (3rd); 100 yd. low hurdle - S. Reid (1st, new M.V. record of 12.95); 75 yd. dash - J. Hamilton (2nd); 220 yd. dash - Jess Bahs (1st); mile relay - TR. Myers, K. Hamilton, S. Ferrier and J. Symonds (1st); 440 relay - G. Reid, R. Trowbridge, E. Dellmon, and R. Browne (1st, new M.V. record of 51.58) ; shot put - P. Ressique (1st), K. Hamilton Ord); long jump - R. Browne (1st, new M.V. record of 17’4”), J. Symonds (2nd); high jump R. Trowbridge, J. Bahs (tied for 2nd and 3rd); pole vault G. Reid (1st, new MV. record of 10’), J. Hamilton (2nd). Girls - M.V. 60, Portland 61. Two mile run M. Brenton (2nd); 60 low hurdles - D. Cogswell (1st, new M.V. record of 10.53), L. Williams Ord); 880 run - D. Hummell (1st, new M.V. record of 3:03.96); mile run M. Simons (2nd); 100 yd. dash - J. Peake (1st); 440 yd. dash - C. Antcliff (1st); 100 yd. low hurdles - C. Cogswell (1st, new M.V. record of 15.59) ; 75 yd. dash H. Christie (2nd); 220 yd. dash T. Spillane (1st); 440 relay L. Williams, Staskus, Cook, Peake (1st); shot put - T. Spillane (2nd); long jump D. Cook (1st), H. Christie (3rd); high jump M. Wagner (1st, tied M.V. record of 4’.), L. Williams Lions drop two to Central Montcalm Maple Valley’s league record dropped to 0-4 as the varsity baseball team dropped a pair of games to Central Montcalm (4-0) by the score of 8-2 and 3-1. The Lions could manage only three hits for the entire af­ ternoon, one each by Rick Elliston, Walt Maurer and Jeff Weiler. This week the Lions play two double­ headers at home with Saranac on Monday and Carson City Thursday. Appreciation Day cont. from front­ even those who were not directly involved in the ef­ fort “I’m really pleased. Our school needs publicity and it’s good that it’s coming from the students,” commented Mrs. Sapp. “It’s been a good day.” Junta Jarvie of the MVHS faculty admires one of the apples presented to each staff member by the Student Council. Each piece of shiny red fruit was topped with a perky paper worm. (Maple Valley News photos by Susan Hinckley) WehaveTxWN AND GARDEN SUPPLIES’.! Farmer’s Feed Service 1006 E. Railroad Phone 945-9926 PURINA CHOWS I pprecaonw ppreciation wZdnSL0"? n BuSi u l?eSS e eacera ,recevesa ercaeo CoundL Wednesday from Kim Myers, president of the Sr. High Student �The Maple Valley News. Nashville. Tuesday. May 5. 1981 — Page 11 ! »!« "Ml s £sS JSth S ^ S sJSj **»'i2u <*JS*£i»,* * S 5 S5 X XNS ,NS > SJ?4 Olivet wins Maple Valley Invitational The Eagles of Olivet put together three fine per­ formances on Saturday and won the fourth annual Maple Valley Baseball Invitational. The Eagles dropped Maple Valley 10-7 in their opening game, defeated Hastings 7-2 in the semi-finals and scored two runs in the bottom of the last inning to knock off Charlotte lor the cham­ pionship. Maple Valley defeated Eaton Rapids in its con­ solation game by the score of 7-6. Newman Maurer, after allowing five runs and five hits in the first inning, pit­ ched a no-hitter for the remaining six innings. Maurer struck out seven and walked three. The Lions exploded for fourteen hits against Eaton Rapids (6-6) Newman Maurer and Jeff Christensen had three hits a piece with Mike Kelly and Rick Elliston each picking up two. The winning hit came off the bat of Christensen on an infield single with the bases loaded in the bottom of the seventh. Maple Valley record now stands at 2-6. M.V. tracksters runover Portland S ISit* Mu v/w j. . ' Jwjj ^utiti, jinitjj '>% JSl JSli 3‘H Here are Maple Valley’s track results, after the team ran over Portland 87-45. Discus - Alan Wells (2nd); pole vault, Mark Sutfin (1st), Steve Hummel (3rd); long jump - Tony Reid (2nd), Wes Wood (3rd); high jump Steve Hummel (2nd); shot put - Alan Wells, Brian Hill (tie-let); 120 H.H. Steve Hummel (1st); 100 dash Tony Reid (1st), Cory Furlong (2nd); one mile Dan Halsy (1st), Beachneau (2nd); 880 relay - Snyder, Wood, Reid, Furlong. M.V.; 440 - Steve Hummel (1st), Mike Trumble (2nd); 440 relay - Snyder, Wood, Reid, Furlong, M.V.; 330 L.H. MarkSutfin Ord); 880- Dan Hoffman (1st), Don Synder (2nd), Wes Wood (3rd); 2 mile Randy Beachneau (1st), Scott Alldalfer Ord). Eaton Co. 4-H receives ag awareness grant The Eaton County 4-H Youth Program recieved one of nine grants given statewide by the Michigan State University Cooperative Extension Service to conduct & youth agriculture and New Extension group organized in Vermontville forestry awareness cam­ paign. “Agriculture is the state’s second largest industry, adding $10 billion in value to Michigan’s economy last year alone,"" says Nancy Diuble Thelen, Eaton County News of our servicemen Navy Airman Anthony G. Newton, son of Ray E. and Ruth A. Newton of 10749 Nashville Highway, Ver­ montville, 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 A new Extension Study Group has organized recently in the Vermontville area, according to Extension Home Economist Ann Ross. Sue Donnes, president of the group, says they will be called the Vermontville Extension Study Group. Other officers and members are: Sheri Reynolds, Secretary; Joyce Lott, Diane Casteele, Peg Rod L. McMillon Byington, Cindy Harmon, Marine Pvt. Rod L. Mc­ Mattie Reynolds and Hildred Millon, son of Lowell D. and Peabody. They will be continuing to Joan M. McMillon of Box 718 recruit members and make Guy Road, Nashville, has plans for their fall programs. completed recruit training at the Marine Corps Recruit Depot, San Diego. County invited to 'Youth Day’ May 16 by Ann Harris, Youth Day Volunteer What’s red and white and milked all over? A cow at “Getting To Know You-th” day, May 16th. Milking a cow is just one of the activities planned for the second an­ nual Eaton County Youth Day. Students from Kin­ dergarten through 12th grade, will be exhibiting projects in eleven different categories, plus taking part' in special activities and the “Ag” Olympics. There will be nine different half-hour workshops, open to everybody, where you can learn Dog Obedience, First Aid, or even balloon art. “Getting To Know You-th” day is a fun way to learn about the interests of county kids. It will be held at Grand Ledge’s Fitzgerlad Park, May 16th, Saturday of Michigan Week. Come and Meet the School Board Candidates May 12 — You’re invited to attend a Tuesday, May 12 session to meet the candidates who are running for seats on the Maple Valley Board of Education. The event, sponsored by the Concerned Citizens for Education, will begin at 7 p.m. in the Maple Valley High School auditorium. All 11 candidates have been invited to attend and citizens are being urged to take part in this opportunity to talk with them. Each candidate will have a brief opportunity to speak and then the session will be opened for discussion. milk a cow, make a clay pot, and get to know youth through their creative projects at the second annual "Getting To Know You-th” day. This event is sponsored by Eaton County Parks and Recreation Department, Eaton Intermediate School District, the Cooperative Extension 4-H Office, and the Eaton County Senior Citizens Office. Weather won’t keep things from happening ... there will be plenty of large tents to house the exhibits and ob­ servers, and to keep any inclement rain drops away. Plan on attending this fun and informative day, May 16th, from 10:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Fitzgerald Park, Grand Ledge. Maple Valley Schools LUNCH MENU Monday, May 11 Hamburgers, Tater Rounds, Peas, Pears, Cookie, Milk. Tuesday. May 12 Spaghetti, Corn, Ap­ plesauce, Rolls 'n Butter, Milk. Wednesday. May 13 Fishwich, Tarter Sauce, Potato Salad, Apple Crisp, Milk. Thursday, May 14 Turkey Gravy-, Mashed Potatoes, Green Beans, Peaches, Bread 'n Butter, Milk. Friday. May 15 Taco’s, Lettuce ’n Cheese, Peas, Fruit Cocktail, Peanut Butter Sandwich, Milk. Band Festival ratings continued Heather Christie, Debbie Staskus, and Angie Filter participated in the District 8 Junior High Solo and En­ semble Festial held in Jackson April 11. They received a II division rating on -their flute and clarinet trio. . Phone 945-9554 for ACTION-ADS 4-H Youth Agent. “Agriculture is second only to the automobile industry. Through our awareness program, we hope to inform Eaton County- residents of the important role agriculture and related one of the Navy's 85 basic occupational fields. Included in their studies were seamanship, close order drill. Naval history and first aid. Personnel who complete this course of in­ struction are eligible for three hours of college credit in Physical Education and Hygiene. He joined the Navy in September 1980. fields play in the state’s economy,” Thelen explains. Eaton County young people will produce an agriculture exhibit and quiz board to be displayed at various county events and the Eaton County 4-H Fair. Informa the placemats will be developed and distributed to county restaurants. Thelen expects to reach over 35,000 people through the awareness campaign. "Our goal is not only to educate 4-H members, but to inform the general public what Michigan agriculture means to their lives,” she explains. For more information about the youth agriculture and forestry program, contact Nancy Dibule Thelen at the Eaton County Cooperative Extension Service, or call (517) 543­ 2310. Professional Styling for the Whole #w FFa Ranmi ilyv. **^fir* mily J Irenes Beauty Shop 204 W. Main St., Nashville Phone 852-9107 During the 11 week training cycle, he learned the basics of battlefield survival. He was introduced to the typical daily routine that he will experience during his enlistment and studied the personal and professional standards traditionally exhibited by Marines. He participated in an active physical conditioning 'program and gained proficiency in a variety of military skills, including first aid, rifle marksmanship and ’ close order drill. Teamwork and self­ discipline were emphasized throughout the training cycle. The most willing work force inAmerica is available in June. This summer, thousands of teenagers, eager to work, are going to be hitting the streets. Help us by giving a job to a needy young person who’s never been given the chance. You’ll save on your taxes. And make the most of the most willing work force in America. Canoe trip planned Saturday, May 30 is the date for this year’s 4-H Canoe Trip on the Grand River. The trip will begin at 10 a.m. at Tecumseh Park in Lansing, with a stop at Delta Mills Park for lunch. The ending point will be Fit­ zgerald Park in Grand Ledge where there will be a hot-dog roast at 5 p.m., followed by a softball game and other recreational activities. The trip is open to anyone interested, however, those who are 14 years old or younger must be accompanied by an adult. An informational meeting will be held on Wednesday, May 20 at 7:30 p.m. at the Cooperative Extension Office, 126 N. Bostwick, Charlotte. Reservations will be due at that time and details of the trip will be discussed. For more in­ formation or to sign-up, call the Extension Office at 543­ 2310 or 645-2351. Make the most of your youth WRITE THENATIONALALLIANCE OFBUSINESSAT: RO. BOX7207, WASHINGTON,D.C 20044 51 * Fuaic samci or thb fuuicmios * the adtzp.tuisg cootkil �The Mople Volley News, Nashville Tuesdoy. Moy 5, 1981 — Poge 12 School Board sets three millage proposals for June 8; says school will run out of funds next April if millage not approved At a special meeting of the Maple Valley Board of Education, held Tuesday, April 28, approval was given dividing the millage proposals at the June annual election into three areas. One area will cover a tax rate limitation increase proposition for operating purposes generally covering instructional expenditures. The second proposal will be a tax rate limitation increase proposition for school bus transportation. The third proposal is a tax rate limitation increase proposition for extra curricular programs and services. There was some discussion regarding another millage proposal to provide ad­ ditional funds to enable restoration of programs removed from the school program during the past year, but it was decided that it was not advisable at this time to place such a proposal on the ballot June 8th. After defeat of the millage proposals this past year it was necessary to make mandated program reductions, and the above listed millage proposals are merely to continue present programs. The two millage proposals, one for transportation and one for operational are actually interacting millage proposals. The tran­ sportation proposal of 1.4 mills would bring to the district a combined local and state aid total of $120,306.00. maintenance cuts are listed and services is to coyer only those activities being The reason this proposal is below.) The operations! proposal is presently supported by entitled transportation is that it is intended to replace mainly instructional general fund expenditures.^ the dwindling state support programs with some funds This proposal is in the used for building and amount of .25 mills ($.25 on for transportation. Over the past five years grounds and maintenance of each $1,000.00) on state the state support has jjlant budgets. This proposal equalized valuation for the dropped from nearly 75 is for 1.31 mills which will year 1981. This would cover percent of the approved cost bring in a combined state­ the additional amount paid to approximately 35 percent local income of $112,572.00. the junior and senior class The following is a list of advisors, and advisor to the of the cost. The projected cost of transportation for the reductions in the in­ Jr-High student council are 1981-82 school year is structional, building and included in this proposal. $305,042. Seventy-five per­ grounds and maintenances The sports presently covered cent of that cost would be budgets which will be made by the general fund are the $228,265 compared with the if the millage is turned Jr. , - Varsity and Varsity anticipated reimbursement down: One-half of the driver football program, Jr. Var­ from the state in the amount education program, which sity and Varsity basketball of $110,265. Therefore, the would save $3,300; Special for both the boys and girls room loss in state funding would be education teams, Jr. Varsity and Maplewood, 6,508; One-half Varsity volleyball for girls, $118,517. Kellogg and Jr. Varsity and Varsity If the transportation time custodian millage proposal is defeated maintenance, 4,000; Capital wrestling. the following cuts would outlay (maintenance), 3,000; This would mean that the have to be made from the Workshops and conference athletic boosters would have transportation program: (1) (maintenance), 185; Special to continue to support The two shuttle trips used to education aide - Maplewood, several sports along with the transport students between 3,150; Two special education band boosters assisting with the elementary buildings in aides - Jr.-Sr. High, 7,921; some general expenses Nashville would be Custodial supplies (25 related to special band acdiscontinued. (2> Children percent reduction), 4,450; tivities. In event this will have to walk further to One secretary - high school, proposal is defeated, there meet the bus, allowing the 5,915; Student arid teaching will not be any expenditure transportation program to supplies (Thirty-three and from the general fund to cut approximately 10,440 one-third reduction), ,18,165; support any extra curricular miles from the overall bus One teaching staff activities. Maplewood, 12,695; One and routes. The anticipated balance These two cuts will gain one-half teaching staff - with current programs and $6,281 from the $118,517 state Fuller Street, 18,530; Local no additional millage at the aid loss leaving a balance of funding for reading, 23,557; end of the 1981-82 school year $112,236 state aid loss to Close elementary libraries, is $219,683 in the red. This of make up from the in­ 6,412; One teaching staff - course means, after spen­ structional program, Fulller Street, 13,233; One ding all money received at building and grounds, and teaching staff - Jr. High the present millage rates budgets. School, 13,913. maintenance and all state aid at currently The proposal related to stated funding levels as (These instructional, building and grounds, and extra curricular programs stated in the state aid act Shorten refill stops by equipping your 7000 Max-Emerge™ Planter Getting good stands is important. That’s why Max-Emerge Planters feature up-close gauge wheels, Tru-Vee™ openers, and angled firming wheels, to help you get better germination and emergence. But completing planting on time can be important too, especially if you're carrying dry or liquid fertilizer. Quik-Fill attachments for dry or liquid fertilizer make refilling easier and less time-consuming, especially important when you're striving for maximum yields. Come in and visit about Quik-Fill attachments and all of the other attachments in the Max-Emerge Planter line that can help you do a better, quicker job of planting. G.W Sales 1138 4th Street, Lake Odessa, Ml. 48849 Phone 616-374-8835 EATON COUNTY FARM AND HOME CALENDAR Thursday, May 7-7:30 p.m. Horse Bowl Practice, Kardel Hall, Charlotte Fairgrounds. Thursday, May 7 - Applications due for Eaton County scholarship to College Week. Send to Claudia Brown, 804 Brook St., Eaton Rapids, MI 48827. Friday, May 8 - 9:30 a.m. -4 p.m. 4-H Horseback Riding for Handicappers, Meadowview School, Packard Hwy., Charlotte. Monday, May 11 - 7:30 p.m. 4-H Small Animal Association meeting, Kardel Hall, Charlotte Fairgrounds. Monday, May 11-1 p.m. Eaton County College Week Scholarship Committee meet at Extension Office, 126 N. Bostwick, Charlotte. Wednesday, May 13-7 a.m. - 7 p.m. Extension Homemaker Study Tour to Grand Rapids. Call 543-4784 for more in­ formation. Thursday, May 14-9:30 a.m. Eaton-Ingham Area Extension Homeiqakers Council meeting, Extension Office, 126 N. Bostwick, Charlotte. Thursday, May 14 - 7:30 p.m. 4-H Horse Developmental Committee, Kardel Hall. Charlotte Fairgrounds. Program on “Making Hay Bags’’. Friday, May 15-9:30 a.m. -4 p.m. 4-H Horseback Riding for Handicappers, Meadowview School, Packard Hwy., Charlotte. Saturday, May 16 -10 a.m. - 3 p.m. “Getting to Know You-th Day, Fitzgerald Park, Grand Ledge. Monday, May 18-9:30 a.m. Eaton Extension Homemakers Council officers meeting, Extension Office, Charlotte. Monday, May 18 - 7:30 p.m. Eaton County 4-H Fairboard, Fair Office, Charlotte Fairgrounds. Tuesday, May 19-7 p.m. 4-H Special Riding Association meeting, Kardel Hall, Charlotte Fairgrounds. Wednesday, May 20 - 7:30 p.m. “An Evening with Mrs. College Week”, at Congregational Church Lounge, Charlotte. Find out about College Week at MSU, June 22-26, from “the lady who'puts it together”. Open to all. Planned by Joyce Sparks and Shirley Hirt. Wednesday, May 20 - 7:30 p.m. Canoe trip informational meeting, Extension Office. Friday, May 22 - 9:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. 4-H Horseback Riding for Handicappers, Meadowview Schook, Packard Hwy., Charlotte. Saturday, May 23 -10 a.m. “Get Set Go” 4-H Rabbit Show, Commercial Building, Charlotte Fairgrounds. Saturday, May 23 - 9 a.m. - 4 p.m. 4-H Horse Clinic, Horse Ring, Charlotte Fairgrounds. Tuesday, May 26-7:30 p.m. 4-H Fair Entries workshop, 4-H Building, Fairgrounds. “Cooperative Extension Service programs are open to all without regard to race, color, national origin or sex.” approved by the legislature in Lansing, the Maple Valley school district would run out of money sometime in April of 1982. If Governor William Milliken elects to make April 20, approval was given for the restructuring the high school curriculum in that the English Department will become English I, II, III, and IV with a couple of special English classes and other $3,121,528 -2,901,845 Anticipated expenditures Less anticipated revenues (basedupon 1,700 students) $ Deficit Additional anticipated loss through approval of Proposal A Total deficit Three millage proposals Def icit balance Consider anticipated general fund balance June 30, 1981: 87,055 $ + 306,738 254,361 $ 52,377 -F Anticipated general fund balance June 30, 1982 additional executive order cuts because of the financial condition in Michigan, the financial condition of the school district would be even worse, school officials say. The budget for 1981-82 is: (This balance is provided there is no additional executive order cuts by the Governor.) At the regular meeting of the board of education, held 219,683 60,000 7,623 $ semester long classes will be combined into year long classes. One special education room at the Jr. Sr. high school will be eliminated as well as one additional teaching position resulting from the restructuring of programs. The next regular board of education meeting will be held Monday, May 11 at 7:00 p.m. in the high school ad­ ministration building. BARRY COUNTY EXTENSION SERVICE CALENDAR of EVENTS May 6 - 4-H Livestock Developmental Committee meeting, 8 p.m., Extension office, Hastings. May 8-9 - 4-H Photography Workshop, Kettunen Center, Tustin. <. May 11 - 4-H Advisory Council meeting, 8 p.m., Extension office conference room, Hastings. May 12 - 4-H Dairy Leaders meeting, 8 p.m., Extension of­ fice conference room, Hastings. May 11-14 - Lumber Kiln Drying Workshop, Kellogg Center, Michigan State University, East Lansing. May 13 - 4-H Horse Leaders meeting, 7:30 p.m., Extension office conference room, Hastings. May 14 - Microwave Program, 1 p.m. and 7 p.m., Leason Sharpe Hall, 217 W. Center, Hastings. Reservations required: $2.50 admission paid in advance. May 15-16 - 4-H Entomology Workshop, Kettunen Center, Tustin. 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 k 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 Bushre Plumbing • • • • • • Residential Repair • Installation New Construction • Remodeling Sewer and Drain Work Water Heaters • Water Softeners Gas Piping • Pipe Handrails Welding FOR ALL YOUR PLUMBING & PIPING NEEDS Call... Carl Bushre — LICENSED MASTER PLUMBER — 726-0036 �The Maple Valley News, Nashville, Tuesday, May 5, 1981 — Page 13 Nashville girl participates in 1981 Miss Teenager Pageant- ***( W,*»rJ W*»rJ *®i!dh Miss Rachel Cantrell, age 17, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Harlon Cantrell of Nashville, has been selected to be a state finalist in the 1981 Miss United Teenager Pageant to be held at the Adrian College at 7:30 p.m. on July 26. The pageant as the official statewide finals for the Miss United Teenager Pageant. Contestants from all over the state will be competing for the title. All contestants are between the ages of 14 and 18 and must have at least a “B” average in school. They are requested to participate in the volunteer community service program of the Miss United Teenager Pageant, contributing at least eight hours of time to some worthwhile charity or civic work of. their choice. The winner of the.state finals of the Miss United Teenager Pageant will receive an all-expense paid trip to compete in the Miss Rachel Cantrell national finals, a three phase pageant in Hollywood, and other awards. “My Country”. California; Waikiki Beach, Contestants will be judged Rachel Cantrell is spon­ Hawaii and Washington on scholastic, civic sored by Kent Oil Co., D.C.; where she will com­ achievements, beauty, poise Heckers Agency, Nashville pete for $15,000 in cash and personality. No swim­ Hardware, Nashville Auto a scholarships, new suit competition is required. Supply. Her hobbies include automobile for her reigning Each contestant will write horseback riding, ice year, $5,000 appearance and recite on stage a 100 skating, volleyball, contract, $2,000 wardrobe word essay on the subject, motorcycling. Vermontville news By Esther Shepard ^■'“■^•£•3331 Khan 1|B®‘Wfcata ®-®iS2lljl.ij2S! tabu fJKxiitiEffiiii laiM IJWiiSJSt njE!3a:ig.te mta sr.TXiH^iils j f ta ESISX:CT jUf llESi-CS'-S Barbara and Dewayne Wright of Shaytown Rd. is attending a draft horse show and plowing contest at Lawrence, Michigan, Sunday. Mrs. Marge Ackley and daughter Connie Farlee visited Marge’s brother Bill and wife Virginia Cox Friday. Saturday, Debra VanDiver of Holt visited at the LaFleur farm with her parents, Virginia and Bill Cox, and Uncle Phillip LaFleur. Virginia arrived ■ from Huston, Texas for the Maple Syrup Festival. She was honored as one of the former Queens (1950) for the 41st Festival. Phillip LaFleur and his aunt, Miss Esther Shepard, attended the lovely wedding of Russ Furlong and Debora Brand at the First Baptist Church in NashVille Saturday evening. They also went to the' reception in and Mrs. Richard Todd and granddaughter of Robert and Helen Todd. April Haeck is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Dan Haeck of N. Hager and Julie Bogart, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Mike Or­ man. Michigan Week is May 18 and we are exchanging with Capac. The Vermontville Historical Society’s next meeting will be as stated on calendar, May 28. Charlotte. LeRoy and Florence Harvey of Beaverton were here for the Festival, visiting his sister and husband, the Henry Joppies, and niece John and Norma Viele. They called on their cousin Miss Mr. and Mrs. Gary V. Esther Shepard on Saturday.. Congratulations to the Lyons and Mr. and Mrs. winners of the Eaton County Jesse McReynolds are happy 4-H West-Side Style Revue, to announce the coming held April 11 at the marriage of their children, fairgrounds with 104 Debbie and Keith, on members. Dress Revue Wednesday, May 6 at the Charms were awarded to: Southside Baptist Church, Young Sewers - Amy Leos Gallatin, Tennessee. Mr. Lyons, a former and Karmen Childs, Teresa Methodist Todd and Karen Childs and Vermontville April Haeck, Michelle minister and now a chaplin Childs. Amy Leos is the in the Navy, is leaving in daughter of Manual and July for a year’s tour with Joan Leos of Mt. Hope Rd. the Navy and Mrs. Lyons near Irish Rd. Karmen, and Darwin will live near Karen and Michelle Childs Debbie and Keith at are the daughters of Mr. and Gallatin, Tennessee. K^rs< Katherine Snider Mrs. Dan Childs and granddaughters 'of Vernon returned recently from and VanLoa Childs. Teresa spending a month with her Todd is the daughter of Mr.son Clifford and family at Little Rock, Arkansas and with her daughter and family, Robert and Phyllis DeWitt, at Nacogdoches, Texas. The spring flowers and shrubs were at their best, she reports. And in Texas, the roadsides were beautiful with Blue Bonnet, Crimson .. give our classified department Clover, Paint Brush, and wild Poppies. 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PORCELAIN SCULPTURED NAILS &REDKEN Regular -W Wow ow C*3OA0Osef"l Call Today! OPEN: Mon. thru Sat. HAIRCARE: Open house for Ava The children and grand­ children of Ava Kroger are hosting an open house in honor of her 80th birthday. The event will take place Sunday, May 17 from 2-4 p.m. in the parlor of the Vermontville Methodist Church. No gifts please, just your welcome presence. Permanent — Expires May 19 — FORMUIAIEO fSPECIAUY i(jR MIN'S _ HAIR ® • STYLING • COLORING • PERMANENTS • HIGHLIGHTING •FROSTING • FACIALS * 112 E. Court St., Hastings Razor's Edge hone (616)948-8767 �The Maple Valley News, Nashville, Tuesday, May 5, 1981 — Page 14 ’s sewer construction target for November completion 6402 A bore-and-jack (tunnel) under M-79 near the'Mobil Service Station was part of the work done by Dunigan Bros, last week. (Maple Valley News photo by Susan Hinckley) VILLAGE OF NASHVILLE PROPOSED WASTEWATER COLLECTION AND TREATMENT FACILITY (WITHOUT INELIGIBLE MAIN LINE COLLECTION) LEGEND: PROPOSED MAIN LINE M COLLECTION SYSTEM ■ LFT STATION __EXISTING MAIN LINE —PROPOSED FORCE LINE •MCOMPLETED CONSTRUCTION Construction activity on Nashville's sewer expansion project is especially visible in the south portion of the village this week. Collection lines completed include those from Durkee Street west to Sunset; in the old mill area on North Main; and in the Philadelphia Street area near Putnam Park. Work on Kellogg Street was temporarily halted due to high water. Construction now is underway on Durkee Street and Center Court. The treatment facility is at 45 percent completion. Eaton energy committee being formed by John Baer, Extension Ag. Agent Some two years ago a group of concerned citizens met in Kent County to see what they could do to help the energy situation. The project that sprung from efforts of this group is really practical, beneficial to the community, and easy to do. It is oil recycling. Figures showed a sub­ stantial number of people change their own car oil, lawn mower oil, and the like. The problem has been, what do you do with the used crank-case oil? Many people consider it uto Service CENTER QUALITY WORKMANSHIP TRANSMISSION REPAIRS BODY & BUMP SERVICE WHEEL ALIGNMENT & BALANCING • TUNE-UPS & MUFFLERS • MAJOR OVERHAULS • BRAKES ________ • • • • w Trowbridge Service 130 S. Main St., Vermontville - Ph. 726-0569 garbage and it ends Up there. Some people have some use for it around the home and they use it to oil the drive, burn in the trash barrel, or possibly to heat the garage, shop or storage area. The point being that used oil can be recycled, should be recycled, but is not. We just never thought about it until now. Eaton County needs to embark on an oil recycling program to keep this used oil out of our sewers, out of our land fill, and out of our water. • An energy committee is being formed and I would like you to be a part of it. An information meeting is being held May 12, at the Eaton County Cooperative Ex­ tension Office at 8 p.m. Need more information? Give us a call at 543-2310 or 645-2351. Action-Ads 15’ SKI BOAT: 35 horse 1976 engihe, skis, rope, low profile. Glasspar, $900 — And trailer. Ph. 726-1114. I WILL BABYSIT in my Vermontville home. 726-0349. (5-12) SENIOR PORTRAITS: 1982 grads check our early bird special for May and June. Indoor and-or environmental settings. Quality work for reasonable prices. Bill Richards Studio, 250 S. Main, Vermontville, 726-1340, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Closed Monday, (eow) collection mains on Center Plenty of activity on Nash­ Court in Fuller Heights. ville’s $4.8 million sewer Graveling of those torn-up construction project was streets was expected to be visible last week — completed this week, as a especially in the south temporary measure until protion of the village. resurfacing can begin in Dunigan Bros, ofJackson, early summer. contractors on the collection Heilman said it appears lines and lift stations, was completion of Nashville’s busy bore-and-jacking under project will be on target, for M-79 (Fuller St.) near the the date set at the end of Mobile Service station at M­ November 1981. 66 (South Main). He noted that 45 percent of Bore-and-jacking work the work has been completed also was slated to get un­ on the new waste water derway at the Francis Street treatment facility on Brumm intersection of M-66. Road. Normco Construction Thursday, the Dunigan of Jackson are contractors crew also was working on on that lagoon-and-irrigation Durkee Street, laying system. Pond work there has collection mains. They ex­ been temporarily delayed by pected to reach the south end wet conditions. of Durkee Street sometime A force main from the old this week, according to treatment plant on the east Steven Heilman, project side of river to the new site, representative for Williams west of the Thornapple, now & Works, engineers on the has been completed. Nashville sewer expansion. Work is roughly 55 percent In other activity in the done on two of the three lift south part of town last week, stations being built by Dunigan’s crew was laying Dunigai). One is located near the intersection of Kellogg and Main Streets, and the other is near the Fuller Street Elementary School. Work on the third lift station, to be constructed near the intersection of Lentz and Sherman streets, is expected to start this week. Sewer mains now are completed on Philadelphia, Grant, and Bridge Streets; in the Putnam Park area. Work on laying the collection main on Kellogg Street, north of the Thornapple River, had to be halted temporarily due to a seasonal rise in water level. The new system will serve approximately 225 additional homes, including 40 with present septic systems running into storm drains that flow directly into the Thornapple River or Quaker Brook. More than 80 percent of Nashville’s municipal sewer expansion project is being paid by federal and state grants. Award winning film to be shown locally NO LONGER ALONE, winner of three prestigious film-industry awards, will be shown on Sunday, May 10, at Nashville Assembly of God, 735 Reed St., Nashville. The showing, open to the public free of charge, is scheduled to begin at 7:00 p.m. The film, a true story, takes a close look at a woman who was searching desperately for love and acceptance, but whose cries went unheard by those who surrounded her. Originally released by World Wide Pictures in commercial theatres, the film is now one hour in length in preparation for its eventual presentation as a television special. NO LONGER ALONE traces the life of an English actress, Joan Winmill Brown. Though she skyrocketed to fame on the British stage, her life was marked by frantic grasp for personal fulfillment and love. Tormented by a past she was unable to forget, she succumbed to a series of nervous breakdowns; and, at one point, attempted to take her own life. In her ultimate moment of despair, Joan was invited by a “chance” phone call to attend a Billy Graham crusade. It was here that she first discovered her worth'as an individual and began her long struggle to piece her shattered life back together. Those who have followed Billy Graham’s ministry will be interested to know that Dr. Graham appears in the film in some of the footage of his 1954 London Crusade, and also in the introduction and conclusion to the film, photographed recently for this special version. According to William F. Brown, President of World Wide Pictures, NO LONGER ALONE was presented with the “Award of Excellence” from the Film Advisory Board of Hollywood, as well as the “Angel” award from Religion in Media in America, as the outstanding religion film of the year. It also received the “Silver Halo Award” from the Southern California Motion Picture Council. NO LONGER ALONE was filmed in color on location in London, and stars Belinda Carroll, Wilfrid Hyde White, James Fox, Samantha Gates, and Gordon DeVol. Simon Williams, who has one of the leading roles in the BBC production, UPSTAIRS, DOWNSTAIRS, also stars in the film. The title song was performed by the popular recording artist, B. J. Thomas. Efficiency around the home If you are interested in saving time, money or energy, College Week, June 22-25, 1981 may have some tips for you. Microwave Magic, Preserving Foods at Home, and the Identification and Care of American Furniture are just a few of the educational sessions being offered during Michigan State University’s College Week this June. Other programs include in­ formation on solar systems, underground construction and greenhouses; caulking, weatherstripping, in­ sulating, and other energy saving ideas; and a “You Can Do It” session on home repairs. For more information on these and other programs offered during College Week, contact Ann Ross, MSU Extension home economist in . the Eaton County Cooperative Extension Office (543-2310 or 645-2351). Men's softball league meeting MAPLE VALLEY MEN’S SOFTBALL MEETING: Room 2A, 7 p.m., May 14, at the high school. Sponsors fees and at least 10 player fees must be paid at this time. Urgent that all managers attend. (5-12) �The Maple Valley News. Nashville, Tuesday. May 5. 1981 — Page 15 Warns of "grave consequences U of M report urges MV to support schools in restoring programs sS^ s *s^s Administrators at Maple Valley High School have received a report of ac­ creditation evaluation detailing violations and commendations from Dr. RayE. Kehoe, consultant for the University of Michigan Bureau of School Services in Ann Arbor. Dr. Kehoe made an ac­ creditation visit to Maple Valley High School April 15 and the report contains his observations relative to commendations, suggestions for improvements, and violations of accreditation standards. Dr. Kehoe said violations at Maple Valley High school were as follows: the “librarian is not full time with an enrollment of 843 students;” there are only “.8 counselors for 843 students. Standard calls for two full time people;” and there is “no half-time library aide.” The report called the counseling situation “a very serious situation that must be remedied. “The current operational millage of 22.3 mills is among the lowest for any K12 district in Michigan. Greater community support is needed and deserved,” stated the report which was prepared by Kehoe and Kent W. Leach, director of the U of M Bureau of School Services. Kehoe’s visit also provided “evidence of many con­ structive aspects of high school operations including Carroll­ . Curtis wed =5> ;>$ >* ®iil8 fa ^01 |M L J®* «Eft» 5?^ Wwfo* tefi Ufaa '®lW, u u wain to ®Rkw M. hthl^ Winqiti iS«M apjsjpjdiii S Wl l| ^Mali iskaWiar >* liiuHinI bitfH ^«k* wirril Itorlfat jtornWfc* A weekly jb^II report from - X2>*1 > 1_ » >?$ ERNEST NASH j *2"* XWia2l M>nC*w1_ “m » *** f £*$ i. > f sjwrfsi fsi ii “ jj ftuii >! 5^X5 5 -^ F e | the following items: —“Student behavior was excellent at all times during the school day as observed in hallways, classrooms, laboratories, the cafeteria, and the library-media center. Junior high school and high school students shared the building with no friction. Teachers and ad­ ministrators deserve a great deal of credit for such a positive “tone.” —“On a tour of the building with the high school principal, this observer saw a great deal of evidence of good teaching.' Students were attentive and responsive. Much evidence of the use of audio-visual State Representative BARE BONES SPENDING President Reagan’s proposed budget cuts could force reductions of about $200 million in Michigan’s already tight 1981-82 budget, ac­ cording to Milliken administration officials. State budget areas targeted for cuts would be transportation, public health programs and law enforcement. STATE POLICE AUCTION - Radios, clothing, large appliances and other assorted goodies which are confiscated and unclaimed articles, will be sold by the State Police who will hold their spring auction at 9 a.m. Thursday, May 7 in the National Guard Armory in Lansing. Proceeds go to the state treasury. MENTAL HEALTH - Noting that mental illness is a condition which affects 35 million Americans, Governor Milliken has declared May, 1981 as Mental Health Month in Michigan. He urged citizens to support the goals and programs of the Michigan mental health system. ENVIRONMENTAL BOON - Calling Michigan’s water resources an invaluable asset, Governor Milliken recently established a special task force to report to him within two months on how Michigan can capitalize on its water supply. The task force study will include an evaluation of Michigan’s water resources and ways in which they can be used to at­ tract jobs and economic development. CAMPGROUND SURVIVAL - Despite cuts m the Department of Natural Resources (DNR) budget, all state parks, recreation areas and state forest campgrounds will be open this year. Some reduction in services, such as limited trash pickups at campgrounds, has occurred, however. To keep campgrounds open the Legislature raised some fees; an annual entry permit to state parks is now $10, three dollars more than last year. Jeanette Louise Carroll and Timothy Scott Curtis were united in marriage on Saturday, April 4 at Heritage Hills Bible Church of Bellevue, with Pastor Ray Talmage of Gull Lake of­ ficiating. Jeanette is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Leo Carroll of Nashville and Tim is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Robert W. Curtis of Nashville. Miss Debbie Wise of Mendon, best friend of the bride, served as maid of honor. Bridesmaids were Miss Kathy Curtis, sister-in­ law of the bride; Mrs. Rachel Curtis, sister-in-law of the bride; Mrs. Bonnie Cantrell, friend of the bride. Robert D. Curtis, brother of the groom, served as best man. Groomsmen were Randy Edgerton, Paul Friddle and Bryon Cantrell, all friends of both. Assisting as ushers were Greg Rolfe, cousin of the bride and Dave Boomer, friend of the groom. Serving as flower girl was Sheryl Finkler and ringbearer was Darrian Tufft, both of Nashville. Music was provided by organist Mrs. Peggy Sult. Vocalists were Greg Norris and Marie Jaquette of Charlotte. Following the ceremony there was a reception held at the Maple Leaf Grange in Nashville. Music was provided by “Perpetual Motion” of Hastings. Mr. and Mrs. David Finkler, friends of both, served as master and mistress of ceremonies. Attending the guest book was Miss Jackie Carroll, sister of the bride. The three tiered wedding cake was made by Miss Kathy Curtis. The couple now reside at their home of 526 N. Taffee Drive, Hastings. Action Ads FOR SALE BY BID ONLY: Relocatable classroom, Kellogg Elementary School. One Branstrator -1971, 24x32 ft unit, room divider par­ tition, carpeting, air con­ ditioning, no plumbing. Please contact Superin­ tendent Carroll Wolff, Maple Valley Schools, if desiring further information, by calling 517-852-9699. Bids due not later than Monday, May 11, 1981.________ HONDA CR125: Extras, needs engine work, $150. 726­ 1114. materials was observed suggestions, it was stated during the course of the that “fine arts programs in art and vocal music have day.” —“As noted above, the been cut in half due to teaching staff in the financial stringencies.” Also noted was that aggregate were professionals in the best “school leaders may need to sense of the word. If staff cut reinstate some form of backs are required in 1981-82 homeroom program in 1981­ because of economic 82 if additional funding is not problems, the school and provided to enable the students will suffer. This will guidance staff to be restored be especially true if some to two full-time counselors.” In concluding ob­ teachers leave the district for employment elsewhere. servations, the report said: —“It was heartening to “Good teachers and good observe the drama class in students associated with the operation. Few small high Maple Valley High School schools have such an of­ are being handicapped fering which can be a strong severely by limited funds and staff cut backs. Unless motivator for students.” —“The court yard is a staff and programs are lovely asset to the school site restored, a once proud because of the tender loving junior-senior high school, with much care provided by a group of developed creative effort by many community volunteers. —“With a few exceptions people over a period of time, to be noted below, the will inevitably deteriorate curriculum provides a fairly with tragic consequences for hundreds of good range of options for literally high ability and low ability students. “These are very strong alike. The danger is that such quality as remains is in words indeed, but they truly danger of being further represent the considered eroded due- to money opinions of this veteran Bureau of School Services problems.” Under a section of the accreditation visitor with 31 report entitled problems and years ofservice in secondary school evaluations behind him. “It has been my privilege to have visited and evaluated the Maple Valley High School on three different occasions from the date of its establishment following merger to the present time. I believe that citizens of this school district should be proud of the quality of the school building and of the excellence of the programs and services that have evolved over the past decade,” said Kehoe. “Although there has been serious slippage in the quality of the high school instructional programs during the past year...there remains many quality staff people around whom the curriculum can be rebuilt if adequate community financial support can be secured. “Hopefully, such financial support will be forthcoming before the 1981-82 school year begins. If it is not, the consequences for students are likely to be so grave that it is difficult to even try to estimate how disastrous the consequences would be,” Kehoe concluded. 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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Box A, Nashville; Michigan Phone 945-9554 (Hastings) The Maple Valley News, Nashville, Vol. 109 - No. 49 - Tuesday, May 12, 1981 Maple Valley names‘top ten students Celia Eaton Traci Wawiernia Sue Spoelstra Karen Gurd Tammi Gradzinski Kathy Shaw Gordon Gardner (Maple Valley News photo by Susan Hinckley) Luella Fassett Maple Valley will hold active in Spanish Club, a commencement exercises member of Varsity Club, the Sunday, May 31 at 3 p.m. in tennis and golf teams and the high school gym. spent a year in the Celia Eaton, daughter of Netherlands as a Foreign Arnold and Judy Eaton, Exchange Student. He is also rural Nashville, is this year’s presently attending K.C.C. Valedictorian. Celia is on a part-time basis. president of the National Tammi Grzadzinski, who’s Honor Society, and is past parents are Mr. and Mrs. treasurer. She has been Dale K. Foote, Jr. of R. No. active in tennis, four years in 2, Vermontville. Lansing band, JV basketball and Community College invited softball, a varsity club Tammi into Phi Theta member and participated in Kappa. She is also a National the Jr. Play. Celia plans a Honor Society member, career in either the travel active as an artist and a industry or becoming a musician in a local rock and Angie Webb secretary. roll band called Myria. Salutatorian honors go to Tammi would like to be a Luella Fassett, daughter of model or work as a Clair and Thelma Fassett, photographer or Morgan Road, Nashville. psychologist. . Luella has been a band Karen Gurd’s parents are member throughout high Mr. and Mrs. Glen Gurd of Celia Eaton, 18, a senior at school, a National Honor rural Nashville. Karen has Maple Valley High School, Society member, and active been active in band has been named the 1981 in her local church activities. throughout her school years. recipient of the Michigan She plans on attending She is a National Honor Association of Chiefs off Grand Rapids Baptist Society member and her Police Youth Citizenship College. plans include seeking a full­ Award. Other students in the top time secretarial position. Miss Eaton was chosen for ten, listed alphabetically Kathy Shaw, daughter of the award by the Maple are: William and Artha Shaw, of Valley Senior High Student Penny Cheeseman is the 3713 Curtis Road, Nashville, Council. She is the daughter daughter of Mr. and Mrs. has been active in band for of Mr. and Mrs. Arnold Vance Cheeseman, R. No. 2, four years, a National Honor Eaton of Face Highway. Vermontville. Penny has Society member, a two year The award, given an­ been a member of National member of the girl’s tennis nually, is based on Honor Society and Spanish team and managed for the scholarship, involvement in Club. She has received boy’s tennis team. Working extra-curricular activities, awards in business and for now on Co-op, she plans on and contributions to the perfect attendance. Her attending K.C.C. this fall and community through future plans are word later transferring to a four citizenship. It is traditionally processing classes at K.C.C. year college, majoring in presented to a senior. and missionary work for her psychiatry. Celia is president of the religious organization. , Sue Spoelstra is the local chapter of the National Gordon H. Gardner, son of daughter of Ted and Clara Honor Society, is a member Terry and Joyce Gardner of Spoelstra of 1025 Sherman of the Maple Valley High rural Nashville, is a National St., Nashville. Sue plans School band, and a former Honor Society member, Conf, on page 8 — member of the tennis team. She also had a role in the class play in her junior year. Presently enrolled in the Come and meet the School Wilma Boyd Career School, a Pennsylvania - based Board Candidates tonight! training institute for the travel industry, Celia ex­ All 11 candidates who are the Maple Valley High pects to complete her seeking seats on the Maple School auditorium. education in late summer. Valley Board of Education The session is sponsored She hopes to work as a travel have been invited to par­ by the Concerned Citizens agent. ticipate in a *“Meet the for Education. Now that Celia has been Candidates” session tonighf Each candidate will be awarded the local youth (May 12). given a brief opportunity to citzenship award, she is The public is being en- speak and then the session eligible to seek further courged to attend the event will be opened for discussion. honors in state competition which will begin at 7 p.m. in sponsored by the MACP. Celia Eaton receives 'citizenship award' Celia Eaton, 18, Maple Valley senior, accepts the 1981 Youth Citizenship Award Wednesday from Sgt. Eugene Koetje, Nashville's acting chief of police. Celia was selected for the honor by the senior high student council at MVHS. The annual awards are sponsored by the Michigan Association of Chiefs of Police. Penny Cheeseman �Th* Maple Volley New», Naehville, Tueeday. May 12, 1981 — Page 2 Nashville News After a long search, may be picked up at the Putnam Public Library door. The school will open at finally has obtained “The 5:30 p.m. for visiting. A Bible Story Book” by Elsie family style dinner will be E. Egermeier, suitable for served at 7 p.m. in the readers in the Jr.-Sr. high cafeteria. Another special reunion school level. The book was ordered several months ago associated with the Alumni by the Class of 1926 of Nash­ Banquet is that of the Class ville High School in memory of 1931 of Nashville High of their former classmate, School. They are planning a Dora Bass De Merell, who .reunion open house Saturday died last November at Ed- afternoon, May 23, from 2:30 more, Michigan. Following to 4 p.m. at the Putnam Park her retirement from a Community House. Class lifelong career as a public members from out of town schoolteacher, Mrs. De who intend to be present Edythe Hicks Merell had taught in a include Christian School. Of the 26 Klinkner, Pauline Bouman members ofthe NHS Class of Work, Patricia McNitt 1926, half are still living. Spross and Farrell Babcock. They are the contributors to The Class of 1931 would be the memorial book for Dora, pleased to have local friends and are as follows: Margaret stop by for a visit. If readers Furniss Bateman. Inez of the Maple Valley News Lowell Brimhall, Clair have relatives or acquainBrooks, Bernice Wenger tances living away who Bruce, Wilda Martins Bust, might be interested in atTwila Buffington Elwood, tending the reunion, please Mildred Wotring Ford, get word to them. The Wayne Fuller, Madeline organizers are hoping for a Garlinger Gaunt, Vern good attendance. The Class Marshall, Maurice Teepel, of ’31 also will be honored as Helen Frith Todd, and Cecile 50-year graduates at the banquet at Maple Valley Roscoe Thompkins. Incidentally, these thir­ High School later in the teen remaining members of evening. Mr. and Mrs. Clarence Nashville’s Class of ’26, have been invited to the home of Reid of Nashville were in Arthur and Margaret Battle Creek Friday to visit Bateman for a 3 p.m. reunion his sister, Ethel Shaver at preceding the Alumni the Arfowood Nursing Banquet set for Saturday, Home, and also to call on her May 23. They will be husband, Frank, at his home marking their 55th. year there. Sunday dinner guests since graduation from high of Clarence and Margaret were the Arden Reid family school. If you are reading this on of Nashville and Darrel Reid Tuesday, May 12, you still and son Sherm, of near have one day to make Kalamo. Sherm stayed over reservations to attend the and remained with his Maple Valley Alumni grandparents throughout the Banquet by calling Audrey week, while his mother was Wetzel, 852-0812, treasurer of north on a mushrooming the Maple Valley Alumni expedition Mrs. Olive Robinson of Association, or Marsha Ainslie, 852-1931,' secretary. Bellevue was in Nashville Tickets reserved by phone Monday evening to attend the Baptist Church mother­ daughter buffet with her Maple Valley Athletic Boosters daughter, Mrs. Margaret Reid. Vere Robinson spent BINGO the evening with his son-in­ MAPLEWOOD SCHOOL law, Clarence, while the Vermontville ladies were at the event. THURSDAYS ...7:00 p.m. Bernard and Betty Garvey Early Birds... 6:30 p.m. returned to Nashville last For all your Insurance Needs See the . . ALL-TOGETHER TEAM Auto-Owners Insurance LifeHomeCarBusiness 178 S. Main St., Vermontville Phone 517-726-0634 week after wintering at Zephyrhills, F Fferkla Before returning to Michigan, the Garveys callefron lefron Bill and Sonya Kjergaard,'former local residents who recently moved to Kissimmee, Florida. Many other Nashville “snowbirds” now are winging their way home. One recent arrival was Mrs. Phyllis Rizor, who spent the winter at Mesa, Arizona, where she enjoyed gorgeous weather. Of special interest during her stay was a twoday trip to Brisbee and Douglas, two old copper mining towns near the Mexican border. Phyllis made the trip via guided tour, and since the bus driver was a native of the Brisbee area, the travelers enjoyed seeing many special sights and learning lots of inside data they otherwise might have missed. At Douglas, the group lodged at an historic old hotel with immense pink marble pillars and stairway in the lobby. At the famed Copper Queen Mine, the group was taken to the 8th level below ground where they saw machinery that was used in the mining operation, until . it was discontinued about a dozen years ago. At Brisbee, the tourists visited a portion of the village that now is preserved as a ghost town.En route home, the tour bus stopped at Tombstone for excursions of the famed O.K. Corral and Boot Hill cemetery. There, a stop also was made at a beautiful old courthouse, an historic structure about 110 years old that still is in use today. Mrs. Rizor heard many reports of Nashville’s suc­ cessful March 25 Tax Revolt while in Arizona, as it was carried by newspaper and television stations there, and she heard many comments from her Arizona friends. Mrs. Earl (Bernice) Marshall of rural Nashville is another recent returnee from the sunny Southwest. She spent her winter at Scottsdale, Arizona, at the Road Runner Lake Resort. Her daughter and family, Arloa and Richard Erwin and children live in Scott­ sdale. Visitors of Mrs. Marshall during her stay were Mrs. Olith Hamilton of Nashville and Elsie Hamilton of Apache Junc­ tion, Ariz. En route south and also on the way home, Mrs. Marshall stopped to visit her sons: Dean Mar­ shall of Ingleside, Illinois; and Mr. and Mrs. Marvin Marshall and family of Lake St. Louis, Missouri — arriving at the latter’s home in time to spend Easter with them. Mrs. Marshall reports that weather in Arizona was marvelous this past winter. Snowbirds recently returning from Florida in­ clude Keith and Alice Mc­ Millen, who wintered in Siesta Grove Park near Palmetto. They report cold and dry weather throughout their stay, a time in which they saw rhany local and Barry County people. In March, the, McMillens went to Gainesville to attend the graduation of their grand­ daughter, Deanna McMillen, from the University of Florida. She graduated with honors with a Fine Arts degree. Joining the Keith McMillens at Gainesville By Susan Hinckley were Deanna’s parents, May. The annual May President David Mace ex­ Charles and Janet (Mar-Breakfast meeting is set for pects discussion to include shall) McMillen, former 9:30 a.m. Wednesday, the advertising for upcoming local residents now of 13th, at the home of Dr. and promotions including a June Houston, Texas, and her Mrs. Thomas Myers of camping caravan in Nash­ aunt, Susan Lamie of Nashville. Betty Myers will ville. Also on the agenda Oklahoma City, Okla. Since be assisted in serving by a Wednesday will be a review that time, Deanna has tea committee comprised of of the recently completed Rizor, returned to Texas and is Phyllis Olith Gove Associates plan for commercial Hamilton and Bessie Myers. revitalization of Nashville’s doing photography work. The program following the business district. Plan to Wednesday’s Also recently arriving meal will be a Silent Auction attend home from the Sunbelt are on handcrafted items and meeting. Joanne De Long, daughter Ralph and Gladys Richard-homemade cookies. Also at son, who wintered at the meeting, a June outing of Charles and Virginia De Long of Thornapple Lake Bradenton, Florida, and will be announced. Mrs. Leigh Haroff of Road, received a BS degree Gayion and Marie Fisher, who stayed near Apache Battle Creek was in Nash- in Education from Western Junction, Arizona. The ville last Wednesday evening Michigan University in Gayion Fishers, en route to attend the mother­ Kalamazoo on April 25. home to Michigan, stopped daughter banquet at the Joanne, a 1977 MVHS grad, to see daughter Lois at United Methodist Church majored in Political Science Grand Junction, Colorado. with her mother, Mrs. Clara and has a minor in English. She recently completed her This past week, Gaylop and Pennock of rural Nashville. Marie have been busy Slides of Australia will student teaching assignment moving to Saddlebag Lake highlight the Monday, May as an instructor of 9th<lrade for the summer. Gregg and 18, meeting of the Nashville Social Studies at Hastings Barb Burpee have rented the Lions Club at the United High School. Joanne plans to Fisher’s Nashville home. Community be married in June to Robert Methodist Peurach, a former Hastings Sunday dinner guests of House. The_program Mrs. Bertha Becker of Nash- following the 7 p.m. dinner resident now of Detroit. Beaver have been spotted ville were Mr. and Mrs. Dale for Lions, wives and guest, Mrs. Doty; Linda will be presented by Cheryl by Nashville residents who Mulholland and children, Keech, daughter of Mr. and live along the Thornapple Christina and Jason, all of Mrs'. Russell Keech of rural River. One man who has Charlotte. Nashville. As a student at lived on the stream for five Mrs. Elizabeth Curtis of Michigan State University, years said it was the first Nashville accompanied Cheryl recently completed a time he’s ever noticed Robert and Virginia Mason six-months study program in beaver in the river. of rural Nashville to Mason Australia. Honored guests at However, there is no last Saturday to attend the the dinner will be Lions evidence of beaver logging funeral of Mrs. Jennie Klont, District Governor Robert activity along the banks of the widow of Elizabeth’s Scott and his wife, of North the river in the village, as far brother, William. Muskegon, and Mr. and Mrs. as we could determine. Due to a production error, After church Sunday, Mrs. Jan Kasper of Clarksville. Eliza Emery of Nashville He is immediate past district some guests’ names were and Mrs. Irene Gaskill of governor. During the inadvertently omitted in last Charlton Park Road enjoyed meeting, two new members week’s account of those dinner at the Tick Tock will be inducted into the local attending a April 22nd bir­ thday party for Vivian Restaurant near Hastings. organization. Laterr they called on Eliza’s Albert Hein, Harold and Jo Connor. Names missing son and -family, the Wesley Christiansen, Norman and from the listing of Nashville Emerys of Hastings, for a Nyla Stanton, and Arthur guests were Mr. and Mrs. pre-birthday celebration for and Margaret Bateman are Rick Vessecchia and Mr. and Bradley, who turned six on the most recent donors to Mrs. Ronald Tutt and May 6. Nashville’s Christmas Street children. Tuesday evening supper Lighting Fund, thereby Darlene Hughes of guests of Ard and Iza Decker becoming honorary mem- Mirror’s Image was one of were Larry Ellison and bers of the Chamber of the local merchants recently children, Marcia and Max, Commerce. Anyone making gifted with a May Basket and Larry Decker, all of at least a $5 donation toward made and delivered by first Nashville. Mrs. Elliston and the Chamber - sponsored graders in Rose Dunham’s Mrs. Decker were in holiday street decoration class at Fuller Street School Baltimore, Maryland, for a program will be awarded in,Nashville. Mrs. Hughes bowling tournament. honorary membership status was so pleased that she Mrs. Thelma Stewart and in the .organization. If you phoned us and asked that we Mrs. Mildred Bursley, both want to help keep Nashville’s note it in our news columa local, attended the mother-- Main Street bright at She believes the youngsters daughter banquet Thursday Yuletide, please contact deserve a special “thank evening at the United Dave Mace at the pharmacy you” for their thought­ Methodist Church at or Eloise Wheeler at the fulness. Kalamo. bank for details. Don Roscoe, assistant A correction and apology The Nashville Chamber of pastor of the Nashville are due on the item we wrote Commerce will meet at 7 Baptist Church, participated last week about the grand- p.m. Wednesday, May 13, at in the Bruin 10,000-meter daughter of the late Drs. the Community Center in Run at Kellogg Community John and Minnie Baker of Putnam Park.(If a change in College in Battle Creek on Nashville, an early local location is necessary, Conti nued on next page— husband-wife physician members will be called.) team. The lady who recently visited Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Bateman and called on your Studies show that if a reporter was Mrs. Doris newborn babe is immediately (Higbee) Brown ofPalo Alto, California. (We had held closely to the bosom erroneously listed her first of the mother skin to skin name, as Helen in last week’s that the bond of love is report.) Mrs. Brown was in town to seek family data for a genealogy she is compiling for her grandchildren, and also to renew old memories of the village where she spent many happy childhood summers visiting her grandparents, the Bakers. Doris is the daughter of the late Clark E. and Grace (Baker) Higbee, both former local residents. Doris’ sister, Mrs. Ellen (Higbee) Win­ nerholm also now lives in Palo Alto, Calif. The Nashville Woman’s Literary -Club, which nor­ mally meets the third Wednesday of each month, will meet a week earlier in enhanced •betweenmother and child. Breast feeding is also being encouraged, as mother's milk is most easily digested and contains immunizing factors to ward off illness in the child. Gradually we learn that many old ways are best. -HJNEtyL DIRECTORS 'Vccvb FUNERAL HOME in Nashville Phone 852-0846 �SS , S VQ s$& । > <K £%??> %??> S»t ’t&S &S S I:' I.:- Saturday," May 2. Roscoe finished the 6.2 mile route in 38 minutes and 10 seconds, which placed him 55th overall of the approximately 450 runners entered in the event. Roscoe’s next race will be a long one He plans to enter the 20-kilometer (12.5 mile) Tulip Time Run set for May 23 at Holland. Pastor Roscoe now is at­ tempting to organize a running club for Barry County residents. The purpose of the organization is non-competitive, but designed for runners who wish to enjoy the health and social benefits of the ac­ tivity. Now in the planning stage are several Fun Runs to give potential club members an opportunity to become acquainted with one another. 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(517) 852-9564 — NASHVILLE — Ask for Don! I iMt fcl$ |W k^, jtcnffitfc । g JtWwtej®!* - fcRI^* f to to® Da Base,®® fifii ws i Mf»* da Bi® IT* U ii The Maple Valley News, Nashville, Tuesday, May 12, 1981 — Page 3 where they plan to spend all day Saturday at the Cedar Point amusement park. Late Saturday the youths will return to Nashville and spend the remainder of the night at the church. A gospel concert at 7 p.m. Tuesday, May 19, at the Nashville Church of the Nazarene will benefit our community’s new Christian School, - the Nashville Christian Academy. Among those scheduled to perform are the Hammond Family of Hastings and Richard Ramey, a Battle Creek vocalist-pianist. Rev. Dorotha Hayter of Nashville is a surgical patient at Pennock Hospital in Hastings. Remember to cheer her with a card or call. “Bloom Where You Are Planted”, was the theme of the mother-daughter buffet held Monday, May 4, at the Maple Valley High School cafeteria. Nearly 300 persons were present for the occasion. Tables were decorated with spring flowers which were presented to mothers and daughters attending. Potted plants were awarded to Mae Newland, winner of the door prize; Edna Hostetler, the oldest mother present; Janet Van Engen, the youngest mother present; and Hope Hart, Tiny Densmore and Barb Shook, who tied for the honor of being the mother present with the most daughters. Janet De Groot served as mistress of ceremonies. Guest speaker was Mrs. Clyde (Geraldine) Mills of Quincy, whose husband is pastor of the East Alagansee Baptist Church. Special music for the occasion was furnished by a mother-daughter trio con­ sisting of Martha, Evie and Janet Van Engen, all of Hastings, and by Kim Me Millon of Nashville, who was accompanied by Teresa Gilmore of Hastings. The Nashville Church of the Nazarene has scheduled a mother-daughter banquet for 6:30p.m. Friday, May 22. The event will be held at the Community House of the local United Methodist Church. Joan and Homer Winegar STANTON’S REAL ESTATE VERMONTVILLE 726-0181 — NASHVILLE 852-1717 RESTAURANT BUSINESS & PROPERTY: with apart­ ment included. Contract terms. Located in Sunfield. $49,500. HORSE FARM: 10 Acres (more available) has 30 x 50 barn, 4 bedroom house. Near Vermontville. $45,000. i 32 ACRES: 25 tillable, 7 acres wooded and water. Near Vermontville. 20 ACRES: Tillable land, 1980 feet of road fron­ ^tlatif’ > js j s>^ate (to the i®30", » tage. Near Vermontville. NEW LISTING: 40 ACRE FARM - 32 tillable, 6 pas­ ture. Located near Nashville. 4 bedroom home, with fireplace, 2 barns - 49x50 and 36x56. POS­ SIBLE CONTRACT - Maple Valley Schools. Price: $72,000. f!^ =s!! NEW LISTING: 3 bedroom COUNTRY HOME (9 yrs. old) on 9 acres, west of Woodland. Property in­ cludes 860 feet of frontage on the Little Thorn­ apple River. POSSIBLE CONTRACT. Price $54,000. (Lakewood Schools) easilly^ VACANT LAND: Beautiful-Scenic-Rolling 10 ACRES - Creek crosses the property which has some pine trees and some hardwoods. CONTRACT TERMS. Near Nashville. $16,500. x i VACANT LAND: All tillable - 13’/4 acres near Ver­ montville, $13,500 ... or will split into 3 parcels (4.5 acres each) at $5,400. FOR MORE INFORMATION ON THESE OR ANY OTHER STANTON LISTINGS, PLEASE GIVE US A CALL!! JOAN & HOMER WINEGAR (home... 726-0223) Scouts make "clean sweep’ of Nashville Eighteen Cub Scouts and five Boy Scouts participated in a roadside cleanup Saturday, May 2, in Nashville. Before the cleanup started the boys were served break­ fast at ‘ the VFW Hall. Several fathers cooked the eggs, pancakes and sausages and the mothers were in charge of cleanup. The boys were divided into six groups and were given maps of different streets coverd in the pickup. A prize was given to the group that found the most interesting piece of junk. First graduates of the Nashvill sv le Christian Academy, which opened its doors last fall, will receive high school diplomas iin a ceremony set for 8 p.m. Thursday, May 28, at the Nashville Church of the Nazarene. The graduating students are Debra Caper, Lois fierkheimer, Scott Davis and Darla Sherman. Rev. John Shoup of Sturgis willl deliver the the' commencement address. Special music will be furnished by NCA students. Mrs. Marion (Snow) Johnson, a former local resident now of Charlotte, called last week to-share with us part of a letter she recently received from Stanley Me Whinney of Mason, after she had sent him a copy of our recent Memories story on early local aviator Claudie Greenfield. In that article; we had noted that he was responsible r for getting several other young men in this area interested in flying. “One, a Stanley Me Whinney of Vermontville, in later years became the personal pilot of Michigan’s Governor G. Mennen Williams,” we wrote. (We had learned that from our good source Adolph Douse, Jr., of Nashville.) Me Whinney’s recent letter to Mrs. Johnson told how pleased he was with the Memories piece, and she thought that some of his comments should be shared with our readers. Wrote Mb Whinney: “Claudie, or Buck, as he was often called, was a man in a class of his own: a martyr and a classic who lived every day of his life, and everyone around him was well aware of it. He brought me such security and success in flying, which aided me throughout my aviation activities.” A letter from Guy Howell, a former local resident now of Tucson, Arizona, com­ mented on a recent Memories item mentioning the Putter - A - Cross, a miniature golf course opened in 1931 by Mr. and Mrs. Elmer Cross on the nor­ theast corner of the Washington and Lentz streets intersection. Guy had helped build that course, he wrote. “I used to be real good friends of Kenneth Cross and spent a lot of my time at his house. I played on the course nearly every day.” Howell recalled several of the holes and traps on the grounds. He noted that the last he heard from Kenneth was during the war, when Cross was a flight instructor at Goldsboro, North Carolina, for the Air Force. Elmer, wrote Howell, was a longtime custodian at the Community Center in Kalamazoo. Darrel Cheeseman, Lewis chen and hall. Guernsey and Troy Ten After the cleanup, the boys Eyck were awarded kites for went out again and picked up finding several pieces of a newspapers and glass placed gas stove top. on curbs. These two items The Scouts wish to thank are sources of income for the the village for letting them two groups. The boys were dump their roadside findings given popsicles before they at the recycling center returned home. without charge. Also the The Cub Scout committee VFW for the use of the kit- members met on May 4 to plan the summer activities. KBE invites public to Transportation Day The Kent, Barry, Eaton Connecting Railway is celebrating “Transportation Day”, Saturday, May 16, commemorating National Transportation Week, May 10-16, by inviting the public out to meet the people who have been “working on the railroad”. The Diesel Engine train will make stops at five depots that connect the three counties. Free balloons will be given out, and cider and .donuts will be served at each stop. In addition, the engine will be open for inspection and a train caboose provided for anyone interested in walk­ through viewing. Brochures on the im­ portance of Train Safety will be available to interested participants. The stop schedule for the Diesel Engine is: —Kentwood station, 8 to 9 a.m. —Dutton Yard, 9:30 to 10:30 a.m. —Caledonia, 11:00 to 12:00 p.m. —Middleville, 12:30 to 1:30 p.m. —Hastings, 2:30 to3:30 p.m. On June 7 a skating party will be held at Thomapple Skating Rink from 4:30 to 6:30 and will cost $1.25 per person. After the skating party the pack is planning to buy pizza for those who attend the party. An overnight cam pout is being planned for July 31 and August 1 for the Cub Scouts. A committee meeting on July 6 will plan the outing. The Cub Scout Day Camp is going to be on August 19, 20,21 and 22. It will be held at the Weslyan Camp on Campground Rd. in Hastings. The cost is $10 and any Cub wishing to attend should contact Sharon Bishop (852-0716) by June 1. Saturday, August 22 is family day at Camp and parents should plan to at­ tend. Don’t forget the paper drop at Carl’s Market. With this coupon receive... $5°° off ANY PERM Darlene Hughes ■ Angie Evans Hours: Now thru Mother’s Day 9 to 8 Tues. & Thurs.; 9 to 5 Wed. & Fri.,- 9 to 4 Sot. "The Mirrors image" „xii6 H!ixoi*e miaae.. Coll for an appointment . SWIMMING POOLS: Best deal in the county and for doit-yourselfers the easiest to install. Financing now available. Acoma, Inc., 1­ 616-963-0433. (4-21N) Hair Sty list for Men. 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They were out­ 27 Barry County directory numbered only by five published by 0. L. Blodgett & garages and seven retail grdceries (several of the latter were double-listed under dry goods, ready-towear, or shoe dealers.) “When- I started barbering, there were five shops here,” recalls Vern Staup, who retired in 1976 after 50 years service. “And those five shops employed nine barbers.” At that time, there was Caleb “Cap” Sprague, who had J. Robert Smith working for him; Frank and John Purchis; Dell Squires who had a shop in the old “dug out” on the northeast corner at Main and Sherman; Arthur Appelman and Dale Navue, who teamed up in a tiny Main Street shop later taken over by Vern Staup; and, of course, Vern and his father, Pearl. At Sprague’s shop in the Early days, according to the directoiy, a “Bath Room’’ also was available. In that facility, tub, soap and hot water were offered for a modest fee. Pearl A. Staup, a native of Lenawee County, learned the barbering trade at Blissfield and opened his first shop at When Vern Staup retired in 1976, he ended a 50- Palmyra, southeast of year career in which he had cut hair for five genera- Adrian, about 1897. In 1898, tions of some local families. The Staup family bar- he and the former Ethel tering spanned a period of more than 75 years in Appelman of Nashville were Nashville. In this chair in this 1974 photo is Vern's married and soon relocated granddaughter Shana Hamel, 7 mos., daughter of Lou here. and Anne (Staup) Hamel. The Staup family grew. Pearl ear an and Ethel e had a seven children; 5 boys and 2 girls. In time, son Ernest LaVerne (Vern) followed in his father’s footsteps. “When I started barbering in 1926, shaves were 15 cents and haircuts were 25 cents,” recalls Vern. “The biggest percent of business in those days was shaves.” Most ost men wou would get Craig & Brad Z shaved once or twice a week, remembers Vern. rememers ern. “But usome some ............ I farmers never shaved all • Happy 40th Birthday • DAD e ve ...Dan, VICTORIO Strainers Season sikWA *5000ff REGULAR PRICE OF STRAINER kWith this coupon coupon (While Supply Lasts) ■ c ou ASHVILLE a SPORTING HARDWARE ^ “c5 105 N; Nashville — Phone 852-0713 ■ Pearl A. Staup, third from left, started barbering In Nashville In 1898, and except for about 3 years at Palymra, worked here until his retirement in 1938, when son Vern took over. Pearl had shops in various Main Street locations, including this former Al Rasey barbershop on present-day site of the new addition to Castleton Twp. Hall. Others in this about-1908 photo are unidentified. The signpost once advertised Baths, a common facility in early barbershops. Among other early local barbers were Cap Sprague and Frank Purchis. Nashville once had five shops employing a total ofnine barbers. winter long, and would come in, in the spring, for a shave.” When Pearl started barbering before the turn of the century, shaves were only a dime and haircuts cost 15 cents. In those days, regular customers would bring in their own engraved china shaving mug to be left in the barbershop. “I wish I had some of those mugs now,” reflected Vern, who recalls seeing rows of them lining shelves of his father’s shop. “It (bringing individual mugs) was not done so much when I started barbering in the Twenties.” The late Leo Herrick of Nashville, writing a remembrance of early times for publication in the Nashville News in 1961, reflected on china shaving mugs and on mustache cups sold at all department stores of that era. “These particular china cups had a bridge across the top to keep the mustache out of the coffee while drinking,” observed Herrick. “There were even left-handed cups. These cups are all collector’s items nowadays, of course.” Herrick noted that in those days there were beards galore, since they were supposed to be a sign of masculine strength. “But usually some part of the face had to be shaved,” added Herrick. He wrote that some men went in for big, fancy mustaches while others had no mustaches but sported Van Dykes. Others would just have chin whiskers, while others wore goatees to go with their mustaches. “A barber really had to work to earn a dime,” concue errc . concluded Herrick. “Electricc razors were not even invented at that time and anyone who used a safety razor was considered a sissy.” Vern Staup recalls that when his father barbered here for Cap Sprague early in his career, he was making $9 a week. “Then he went into nto business usness for or himself ms in the Mallory building and made $19 the first week,” said Vern. At the time Pearl Staup was located in the Mallory block (the brick building just south of today’s Johnson Furniture store), attorney Arthur Kidder had offices in the rear of the first floor. In later years, the upper floor served as quarters for tailor John Greene. Vern knows that his father barbered in a frame building that sat on the present-day site of the Gribben Block (now Nashville Hardware) before that structure was erected about 1908. But the location Vern recalls from his boyhood is a building, now razed, that was located just north of the old “dug out”. There, Pearl Staup offered candy and cigars for sale along with his barbering skills. “I can still see that showcase of candy,” reminisced Vern. The Nash­ ville News commented on Staup’s business relocation in April 1907: “Pearl is a good barber and we bespeak for him a liberal patronage. He will add a line of cigars and tobacco.” Pearl Staup was a small­ statured man but “ambitious for the size of him,” remembers his son. From age three, when he jumped off a table and permanently injured his hip, Pearl had gotten around on crutches. “Nowadays, they would have ways to correct that (injury),,” said Vern, who added that his father could “go faster on crutches than I could walk.” When barbering, Pearl was able to stand without crutches by bracing himself against the barber chair. Pearl retired in 1938, after more than 40 years as a Nashville barber. Vern, who had began learning the trade in October 1926 in his father’s shop, changed business locations in 1940 when he purchased the former Appelman-Navue shop just > south of the McDerby Block on the east side , of Main Street. (1981 note: This tiny shop which now houses Sewing Bee Fabrics, began its career as Nashville’s first bank, a privately-owned concern organized in the 1870’s and operated by Theodore Downing, John Barry and Dan Everts.) Not all of Vern’s barbering was done in the Staup shop. “Back then, barbers made house calls on weekends,” laughs Vern.. “We went to hospitals, nur nursing homes and occasionally to private homes to cut hair for folks who couldn’t come into the shop.” In Herrick’s writing of In this 1949 photo, Vern Staup stands in front of his shop at 230 Main Street, the former Appelman-Navue location which he pur­ chased in 1940. The tiny building, now housing Sew­ ing Bee Fabrics, was Nash­ ville's first bank. Vern took up barbering in 1926, as an apprentice In his father's shop. early times, he noted that, “A woman would never think of entering a barbershop. In fact, she wouldn’t even look towards one. Except, perhaps, to take a sly peek now and then.” However, Vern said that both he and his father cut women’s hair, and some regularly came into the shop. “There weren’t so many beauty parlors around then," noted Vern. Bar­ bershops did tend to be primarily a man’s domain, though, serving as a social center for passing the time of day. Early shops often featured comfortable wooden armchairs clustered around a pot-bellied stove. In time, the number of barbers in Nashville decreased, reflecting a change in trends and an era when more men shaved at home. Vern closed his shop in 1976 and retired, drawing to an end more than threequarters of a century of barbering by Staups in Nashville. Nashville VFW 8260 & AUXILIARY Fish Fry FRIDAY, MAY 15* until Setember p — "Going back to Family Stylo" — SERVING 5:30 P.M. to 7:30 P.M. ADULTS...*3.50 CHILDREN 5 to 12...’2.00 CHILDREN UNDER 5...FREE �MACE Pharmacy HOWARD GOODENOUGH 207 N. MAIN NASHVILLE SUPPUES FOR CAKE AND CANDY FOR ALL OCCASIONS! RENTAL PANS AVAILABLE!! 852-0845 CAKE, CANDY, AND CHOCOLATE HOLDING SUPPUES HOURS: Monday thru Saturday NON.-THURS. 10-5 PHONE 517-726-0052 650 S. 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Special Praypr for your needs �The Maple Volley News, Nashville, Tuesday. May 12. 1981 — Page 6 'Making' Mother's Day special Egg cartons, glue, shell macaroni and spray paint were transformed into lovely jewelry boxes as Mother's Day gifts by students in Mrs. Jacoby's class. Shown creating and exhibiting their handiwork are, from left: Shelly Feltner, Heather Tobias, Laura Allen, Tammy Cross, Matt Borner and Jody Garrett. Between May Day and Mother’s Day, this has been a busy month for fourth graders in Mrs. Lucy Jacoby’s class at Fuller Street School in Nashville. On May 1st, the youngsters fashioned baskets of con­ struction paper and paper lace, filled them with colorful fresh flowers, and delivered them to their parents. During the past week, the children have been busy putting finishing touches on two handcrafted gifts — a jewelry box and a dish scrubber to present to on SWIMMING POOLS , o ft flk IN THE COUNTY! their moms on Mother’s Day. Styrofoam egg cartons decorated with shell macaroni and spray-painted silver or gold have been transformed into lovely jewelry boxes. Recycling food containers also promoted the dish scrubber creation. The handle and saddle-shaped yoke of a plastic gallon-size milk jug form the base of the scrubber. With a paper punch, holes are spaced evenly aroundlhe outer edge of the piece, which then is finished off with crocheted yarn. Layers of nylon net are cut and secured to the face of the scrubber. The project required some volunteer help from Room Mothers, but the children did some of the crocheting. Mrs. Jacoby, who is noted for the clever crafts her students produce each year, said she got the idea of the scrubber when she spotted similar handmade items at a garage sale last summer. The jewelry box idea dates back to the time when her son was a Cub Scout and presented her with a similar gift he had made in scouting. In addition to gifting their moms, Mrs. Jacoby’s students also learned a valuable lesson last week: Let’s make every day Mother’s Day. They offered these helpful suggestions of how they might make this happen: hang up clothes; put away shoes; don’t slam doors; be a good student; don’t track in dirt; run errands cheerfully; turn off lights when not needed; dust the furniture; help with dishes and other chores. Financing Available! acora inc. Mrs. Jeanette Friddle of Nashville was thrilled to receive “Mother’s Day” wishes from her son Gary who is stationed with the Army in Germany. Not only Country Corner AA-66 — State Road OPEN FOR SEASON Lawn & Garden Supplies Bedding Plants • Bakery Fruits & Vegetables Cheese (Maple Valley News photos by Susan Hinckley) New books at Putnam Library MILESTONES' TO AMERICAN LIBERTY by Milton Meltzer. Given in memory of Glenard Showalter by friends and neighbors. THE WHITE HOUSE AND ITS THIRTY-FOUR FAMILIES by Amy La Follette Hensen. Given in memory of Glenard Showalter by friends and neighbors. ROSES by Jacqueline Seymour. Given in memory of Fay Hummel by Ray and Sue Hinckley. VOYAGES TO PARADISE by William R. Gray. Given in was it great to hear his voice on the phone, but he sur­ prised her with the greeting by speaking it in the German language which he is learning. Private Gary Friddle has been in Augsburg, Germany since January and his mother reports that he really loves it. During his stay, he has become reacquainted with a former German friend who had been an exchange student at Maple Valley High School. Gary hopes to home for a visit in August. Mrs. Friddle, the mother of seven children, also received Mother’s Day wishes via long distance from two of her other children. Son Steven called from San Antonio where he is a Staff Sergeant with the Air daughter Force; and Martha, called from Mon­ tana where she is a missionary with the Rocky Mountain Bible Mission. Open house for Ava The children and grand­ children of Ava Kroger are hosting an open house in honor of her 80th birthday. The event will take place Sunday, May 17 from 2-4 p.m. in the parlor of the Vermontville Methodist Church. No gifts please, just your welcome presence methory of George Dean by friends and neighbors. EGERMEIER’S BIBLE STORIES by Helen Egermeier. Given in memory of Dora Baas DeMerrill by the Nashville Class of 1926. Margaret (Furniss) Batemen, Inez (Lowell) Brimhall, Clair Brooks, Bernice (Wenger) Bruce,, Wilda (Martins) Bust, Twila (Buffington) Elwood, Mildred (Wotring) Ford, Wayne Fuller, Madeline (Garlinger) Gaunt, Vern Marshall, Maurice Teeple, Helen (Frith) Todd, Cecile (Roscoe) Tompkins. 4-H rabbit show planned by Nancy Diuble Thelen, Ext. 4-H Youth Agent Woman receives Mother’s Day greetings in German (616)963-0433 May baskets filled with fresh flowers were fashioned on May Day by fourth graders in Mrs. Jacoby's class at Fuller Street School. Showing off their creations are, from left, front row: Brenda Ward, Patty Jarman, Kris Hulsebos. Back row: Ryan Kneale, Tracy DeGroot and Brenda Sixberry. Two Eaton County 4-H clubs, the Eaton Raiders and East Hamlin Variety, are sponsoring a carrying case rabbit show on Saturday, May 23. The show will be held in the Commercial Building on the fairgrounds in Charlotte. The “Get - Set Go” Rabbit Show is open to any Michigan 4-H member, and there will also be a “pee­ wee” division for pre-4-H members, eight years old and younger, as of December 31, 1981. According to the show cosecretary, Dorothy Johnson, from Eaton Rapids, “the show will begin at 10 a.m. and will include* all breeds, as well as classes for mixed breeds. The classes will follow the American Rabbit Breeders Association weight and breed standards.” There will be meat pens, fur classes, and Senior, In­ termediate, Jr. and Pre­ Junior classes were recognized. Trophies and ribbons will also be awarded. Donna Allen, show co- secretary, also from Eaton Rapids, announced that the entry'fee is $1 per rabbit and entry deadline is May 16. According to Allen, “late entries at $1.25 per rabbit will be accepted before 10 a.m. on show morning only. For show catalogs and entry forms, contact either show secretary or the Extension Service Office. The public is also invited to attend the show. « Other new books are: COMSTOCK LODE by Louis L’Amour. SEEING THE MIDDLE WEST by John T. Faris. THE HUDSON by Carl Carmer. OUR OWN YEARS by Alice Lake. What women over 35 should know themselves. about TEENAGE DRINKING by Robert North and Richard Orange, Jr. What you should know about adolescence and alchohol and what to do about it. THE GREAT INTERNATIONAL PAPER AIRPLANE BOOK by Jerry Mander, George Dippel and Howard Gossage. A FIRST ELECTRICAL BOOK FOR BOYS by Alfred Morgan. FOR SALE BY OWNER 1 bedroom brick house in Vermontville. Natural gas, very economical. One-car garage with work area. Stove & re­ frigerator included. MID-TEENS!! Ph. 726-1114 Get ready for SUMMER. Don't get bugged! See us for ... Screen Doors and Windows We also REPAIR and RESCREEN WINDOWS Action - Ads FOR SALE BY OWNER: Small brick house in Ver­ montville. Natural gas, very economical. Mid-teens! 726­ 1114. NEED CARPENTRY, REPAIR WORK, OR ODD JOBS DONE? Reliable service and reasonable rates. Phone 852-1528, Nash­ ville. E HOMETOWN YOUR FULL SERVICE LUMBER YARD ? deuvering-planning-estimating-saving ’ Call and Compare...852-O882 In Nashville -1 block East on the tracks �Vermontville Council proceedings The Vermontville Village Council met in regular session Ttnrsday. April 2, 1981 at 7:30 pm in the Public Library PRESENT: Fox. Hale. Lewis, Trumble, Wineman. ABSENT: Aldrich. Minutes of the March 12th. meeting were read Motion by Fox to accept minuter as read, support by Hale all ayes. Motion carried. Recycled milk cartons, nylon net and yam became handy dish scrubbers in the hands of Mrs. Jacoby's fourth graders at Fuller Street School. Working on various stages of the project are, from left: George Dixon, Nakl Histed. Bobby Wood, Darren McDonald, Cody Mattson, Manuel Moreno, John Sprague, Scott Tobias, Jone Meehan. Action - Ads ’'MM SEPTIC TANK CLEANING: Approved by Michigan Department of Health. Call Menzo Howe. Charlotte. Phone 5434)173.' (tfn) A HAVE HIGHLY PROFITABLE, non­ franchised jean and sport­ swear shop of your own. Featuring over 100 brands — Levi, Vanderbilt. Klein, Sedgefield, Britannia, many more. 517,500.00 includes inventory, in-shop training and installed fixtures. Can be open within fifteen days. Call Mr Ledbetter at PACESETTER FASHIONS (501) 666-2050. I WILL BABYSIT in my Vermontville home. 726-0349. (5*13) ’ ’ Pi Wilt ihitlf i I tai, fa J uliwita rifelfc perrabtilaud mi lljlfelh FOB BYOW iWmW'u Altai “hie iipiiil JHWIJMTJ tan W wkwiW Ajuiain IfijWWW* HMM fe&tew no; »l Jone Meehan crochets around edge ot plasti plastic base which forms the Mother's Day .dish scrubber,, while Scott Tobias watches. Girl Scout news a dish to pass and your own table service. (In case it is raining at 4:00 or if the temperature is below 60 we will go instead to Maplewood School for it.) A roller skating party is planned to end the weekly meeting for this school year. All girls can skate for $1.25. This will be held after school till 5:30 at Thornapple Lake Rink on June 2nd. Day Camp registrations are due now. Have you forgotten? Last year Ver­ montville sent 24 girls off to camp, so far only 1 has her registration in. The deadline is May 30th so act fast girls!! The annual Awards night banquet is set for May 22nd at 6:30, to be held this year at Lion's Club Park on Third St. It will be an outdoor event around a huge bonfire. Bring Springtime 5 h.p. ROTOTILLER Reg. $452.49 Our Springtime SPECIAL PRICE For the month $O<3wQQv95 ? ofMoy is /ust.. $11$ We cany all sizes of LAWNMOWERS SEEDS A PLANTS Good selection ofGARDEN 0 Vermontville Hardware r 131 S. Main, Vermontville^ Phone 726-1121 given. Motion by Hale, support by Lewis to accept report as read All ayes. Motion carried. Bills were presented. Motion by Lewis, support by Fox to pay bills from the proper funds. All ayes. Motion carried. Ass’t Chief Doty presented the monthly Police report Stan. Trumble questioned the Council at length about Police Dept activities Items to be referred to Police Board. Police Chief Fink in­ troduced ten members of the Police Dept. Dale Collier. President and Stan. Carter, representative of the Little League ball teams requested the use of the First St ballfield the last two (2) Saturday mornings (9-12 a.m.) in June, stating they had over 200 children in­ volved in the program this year Motion by Wineman to allow the Little League ball teams the use of the First St. ballfield the entire month of June, Saturdays 9-12 a.m., EATON COUNTY FARM AND HOME CALENDAR Thursday, May 14-9:30 a.m. Eaton-Ingham Area Extension Homemakers Council meeting. Extension Office, 126 N. Bostwick. Charlotte. Thursday, May 14 - 7:30 p.m. 4-H Horse Developmental Committee, Kardel Hall. Charlotte Fairgrounds. Program on “Making Hay Bags”. Friday, May 15 - 9:30 a.m. - 4 p.m. 4-H Horseback Riding for Handicappers, Meadowview School, Packard Hwy., Charlotte. Saturday. May 16 -10 a m. - 3 p.m. “Getting to Know You-th Day, Fitzgerald Park, Grand Ledge. Monday, May 18-9:30 a.m. Eaton Extension Homemakers Council officers meeting. Extension Office. Charlotte. Monday. May 18 - 7:30 p.m. Eaton County 4-H Fairboard, Fair Office. Charlotte Fairgrounds. Tuesday. May 19 - 7 p.m. 4-H Special Riding Association meeting. Kardel Hall, Charlotte Fairgrounds. Wednesday, May 20 - 7:30 p.m. “An Evening with Mrs. College Week", at Congregational Church Lounge, Charlotte. Find out about College Week at MSU, June 22-28, from “the lady who puts it together”. Open to all. Planned by Joyce Sparks and Shirley Hirt Wednesday, May 20 - 7:30 p.m. Canoe trip informational meeting. Extension Office Friday. May 22 - 9:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. 4-H Horseback Riding for Handicappers, Meadowview Schook, Packard Hwy., Charlotte. Saturday. May 23 -10 a.m. “Get Set Go" 4-H Rabbit Show, Commercial Building, Charlotte Fairgrounds. Saturday, May 23 - 9 a.m. - 4 p.m. 4-H Horse Clinic, Horse Ring. Charlotte Fairgrounds. Tuesday, May 26-7:30 p.m. 4-H Fair Entries workshop, 4-H Building, Fairgrounds. Wednesday. May 27 - 7:30 p.m. 4-H Livestock Quiz Bowl Organizational meeting. Cooperative Extension Office. 126 N. Bostwick, Charlotte. Thursday, May 28 - 7-8:30 p.m. How to Grow Strawberries and Blueberries, Lowed Cook farm, 3534 W. Kalamo Hwy., Charlotte. Open to public. Friday. May 29 - 9:30 a.m. - 4 p.m. 4-H Horseback Riding for Handicappers, Meadowview School, Packard Hwy., Charlotte. Saturday. May 30 -10 a.m. - 7 p.m. 4-H Grand River Canoe Trip, meet at Tecumseh Park, Lansing. Monday. June 1 - 8 p.m. 4-H Advisory Council meeting, Kardel Hall, Charlotte Fairgrounds. “Cooperative Extension Service programs are open to all without regard to race, color, national origin or sex." support by Hale. All ayes. Motion carried. Walter Shaw, representing the Wrecking Crew from Fisher-Body, Lansing requested the use ofthe First St baitfield for a tournament the second weekend in May Permission granted. Proper fees to be paid. Wawienua, representing Vermontville Fire Dept, discussed the 51.000.00 bud­ get for Firemen's gear in 1981® budget Motion by Hale, support by Trumble to okay the 51.000.00 allocated for Fire Dept, coatsand helmets, to be paid when billed. All ayes Motion carried. Vernon Trowbridge, President of the Maple Syrup Corporation, presented the following requests 1) Use of the Second St ballfield for parking (Boy Scouts & Cub Scouts to handle parking.) 2) Road Commission lot for parking, if necessary. 3' Use of corner of First St ballfield for Helicopter. 4) 50-50 percent payment of up to 8 swung adults for parking and traffic help. Motion by Hale, support by Lewis to grant the Maple Syrup Corp, the above stated requests. All ayes. Motion carried. Discussion of Village hiring a minor for lawn mowing this summer. Motion by Fox. support by Wineman to pay $3.00 per hour for lawn mowing. All ayes. Motion carried. (Wawienua lobe in charge.) Motion by Trumble to build cupboards in restrooms by June 1. 1981. All ayes. Motion carried. Wawiernia led discussion of gas oil purchasing. Fox led discussion of lot exchange with Trowbridge. Marsh to make further check of Village property description. Motion by Fox. support by Hale to send a card to President Reagan All ayes. Motion carried. Discussion of two (2) day Mayor exchange with Capac (his year. Trailer permit for Robert Haney given to trailer committee. Hale discussed Transfer Station - Clean-up Days. Warner property de­ annexation discussed. No action taken. Mason discussed "Citizens Committee" to work with Williams & Works. Motion to adjourn by Hale, support by Wineman. Meeting adjourned 9:50 p.m. Scout of the month Troop 177, Boy Scouts of America, is proud to an* nounce that Robert Kesler was elected by the Troop membership as Scout of the Month because of his Scout spirit Robert is a First Class Boy Scout and a Patrol Leader of Patrol No. 3 "Beaver Patrol". Robert’s hobbies are electronics, archery and chemistry. Robert’s parents are Paul and Daisy Kesler who reside at 1500 Clack Rd. Troop 177 is sponsored by our good friends at V.F.W. Post 8260. Nashville. beautiful! That’s the word many people use to describe their new Bilco Basement Door. A Bilco Door is the modem replacement for a wom-out, troublesome wood door. You’ll like its all-steel construc­ tion and the way it’s designed for lasting service. You’ll like the smooth, easy operation of the doors and the way they keep the weather out But most of all we think you will like the improvement it makes in the appearance of your home. Stop in and see our display. We ll give you tree literature on how to doit. Or, we can suggest a contractor to install it foryou AMERICA S FINEST BASEMENT OOOR Maple Valley Concrete Products (517) 852-1900 South side of Nashville on M-66 • �The Maple Valley News, Nashville, Tuesday, May 12, 1981 — Page 8 Nursery school plans Saturday open house in Nashville will give prospective students and their parents an opportunity An open house Saturday, May 16, at the Maple Valley Cooperative Nursery School Little 2-year-old Sarah McKelvey enjoys the indoor "playground" equipment at the Maple Valley Cooperative Nursery. Her brother Scott, 4, is enrolled at the school; Sarah came as a visitor Thursday, with her mom, Mrs. Anita McKelvey, for the Mother's Day party. An open house Saturday, May 16, will give the public an opportunity to learn more about the school on Washington Street in Nashville. to learn more about the facility. Hours of the event are 2 to 4 p.m. The school is located in the old Methodist par­ sonage, just east of the church on Washington Street. ‘ On hand to greet visitors will be Sally Martin of Vermontville; outgoing president of the Maple Valley Cooperative Nursery Association; Diane Kemple of Nashville, incoming president; and Joanne Kelty of Hastings, who shares teaching duties at the school with Merry Lee Ossenheimer of Nashville. All will be happy to answer questions about the school, which opened its doors in 1974 and now has 50 youngsters enrolled. Ap­ plications now are being accepted for the fall term. Sessions at the school start shortly after Labor Day each year and run to ap­ proximately Memorial Day. The same summer vacation period and school holidays observed by the local public school system also are scheduled by the nursery. Youngsters from age 2*/z (if toilet trained) to 5 years attend 2-hour morning or afternoon classes two days each week. The cooperative system in which all parents of enrolled children take part in the upkeep and operation of the facility, helps to maintain lower tuition fees, explains Mrs. Martin. She said most parents enroll their children in nursery school in order to give the ® MACE PHARMACY! HOURS: 9 A.M. - 5:30 P.M. Monday thru Saturday 852-0845 207 Main St., Nashville .<0 COUPON ■■■■■■■■■■■ $1-00 Chlor-Trimeton Decongestant 24 Tablets OFF COLOR PRINT FILM DEVELOPING $J99 12 Long-Acting SAVE $1.00—WITH THIS COUPON—when you bring your roll of Color Print Film (C-41 process only) for developing and printing. Coupon Expires 5-18-81. Tablets Wnwlcnry. Decongestant Allergy Sinus Congestion Tablets First Aid Ointment V2 oz. 1 oz. COPPERTONE Ultra-Protection (No. 15) Highest Degree of Sunburn Protection Available $059 Murine Plus EYE DROPS (for irritated eyes) 0.6 parents. In addition, the children learn their colors and most in the older age bracket also learn to write their name. During Saturday’s open house, prospective students will have a chance to chat with the teacher and enjoy games while their parents tour the facility and learn more about the nursery school. If you have a preschooler and are interested in The program offered by Maple Valley Cooperative Nursery School, please plan to attend. A weekly report from - ERNEST NASH State Representative PROPOSAL A - Copies of the official ballot wording of Proposal A are availabe for review in all Secretary of State branch offices. Copies have already been furnished to the news media for publication in an effort to inform the public on the proposal. INTEREST PEAKS - The interest for service deposits which utilities must pay customers was recently increased The spokesmen by the Michigan Service Commission. The interest rate increased from six to nine percent and applies to gas, are coming electric and telephone utilities. From the campus of the MANUAL SAVED - A bill designed to save $60,000 in Grand Rapids Baptist publication and distribution costs of the biennial Michigan College, the Spokesmen Manual has been approved by the State Legislature. The Quartet will be coming to manual, which is the state’s official fact book, has been Nashville on Monday, May produced since 1837. It was to be eliminated this year 18, to sing for your because of rising publication costs. However, legislation to edification and enjoyment. continue publication by cutting costs through printing less The versatile group will be copies, for example, now awaits the Governor’s signature. appearing at People’s Bible SALUTE TO ELDERLY - May has been declared Older Church on East State Road, Americans Month in Michigan by Governor Milliken. This at 7:30 p.m. This spring was done to increase public awareness of the contributions concert promises to be full of of the elderly as well as problems they face living on fixed life! All “Maple Valley-ians’ ’ incomes and in a time of increased crime against senior are welcome! citizens. PUBLIC PRESSURE - The Michigan Department of Public Health will co-sponsor a program this month of Top ten students hypertension (high blood pressure), along with Blue Cross continued from front Blue Shield. The department will conduct blood pressure attending school this fall in selected plants and businesses in 25 Michigan after a trip to Texas. She has screenings counties. been in band four years, managed boy’s tennis and played tennis for two years. She also is a National Honor Society member. Tracey Wawiernia, a National Honor Society member, is the daughter of Andy and Janet Wawiernia. Tracey is Captain of the Band Flag Team, active in student council and played on the girl’s tennis team. team Bath & Hand Towel Plans for her include working in the clerical & Wash Cloth ... secretary field until March Excellent Gift Items... Reg. *6.49 Value of 1982, then comes marriage. Angela Webb is the daughter of Wayne and Phyllis Webb. Angela has R12e go.z .* 1.99 $ «f1l£ been a member of the BAG & National Honor Society, student Council and Varsity Club. She has also been active in cheerleading and volleyball and was chosen — 3 STYLES — this year’s Homecoming Compare at . Queen. She plans to attend *2.50/0*3.00 JUST Davenport Business College in Lansing, this fall. MAY Stretchers 3*. TOWEL SETS $4197 POLY-FIL FIBER Ladies’ BRAS MYCITRACIN Ointment $j47 youngsters a good start in public school. “We find that parents get an education along with the kids,” commented Mrs. Martin. “It is interesting to see how one’s child grows and develops, and how he reacts with other children.” Mrs. Martin said that with so many single-child families today, it is very important for youngsters to learn early how to get along with other children. If they do not have brothers or sisters at home, nursery school can offer a very valuable experience, she explained. “By the end of the school year, the 4-year-olds are ready to go to kin­ dergarten,” added Mrs. Martin. Social adjustment is just one of many lessons learned at the nursery school. The children enjoy songs and games, and develop fine motor skills through various crafts, such as making holiday presents for their $139 SHAMPOO 3 styl Action - Ads WANTED: Baby-sitter. Children 4 months to 5*4 years, in my home or yours. Call for interview, 852-9619, Nashville. WEDDING PHOTOGRAPH Y: Check on our $100 mini-package. Itjrnay cover your needs. Remember the day with photographs. Bill Richards Studio, 250 S. Main, Vermontville, 726-1340. 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Closed Mondays. (EOW) BOARDING DOGS £ CATS: Carroll Wells, Phone 726­ 0129. (eow) Giant 64 oz. ('/i gal.) Only. grass SEED . GRASS SEED Fas# Growing, 3 lbs. to KELLEY'S for... SAVINGS! Look I© ’Kettef 4 Variety Store 115-117 N. Main — NASHVILLE PHONE:852-9747 "SYOUR “EVERYTHING” STORE �The Maple Valley News, Nashville, Tuesday, May 12, 1981 — Page 9 Robin Hole, 3, presented a gift Friday to her mother, Mrs. Laurie Hale, at the Mother's Day party at the Maple Valley Cooperative Nursery School in Nashville. Moms were honored Thursday and Friday. «»*** *** ’<j < “*•!!! Mother’s Day arrived a bit early at the Maple Valley Cooperative Nursery School in Nashville. Tots there welcomed their moms on Thursday and Friday for a “tea” party of punch and cookies. The little brothers and sisters of the enrolled children also joined in the fun the younger ones often wandering around to in- vestigate all the wonderful playthings in the various rooms of the school. Adding a special joy to the occasion, the nursery school students presented their moms with sachet braids and handmade greeting cards. The party to honor Mother’s Day was staged under the supervision of nursery school teachers, Mrs. Joanne Kelty and Mrs. Merry Lee Ossenheimer. From our readers •^"nsiiitnjn J'-’kWMsi i npijii^i iMiW-ipikD, koras liotelttp ■soHitassiSty Mrs. Joan Hasselback is gifted with a sachet braid given by her four-year-old daughter, Dana. Handmade cards were included. In Tribute to Kenyon. Peabody We all lost a true friend in the passing of Kenyon Peabody. Many of us who knew Kenyon for a long time have said that we never heard him speak ill of any person. Another has made the statement that when Kenyon acted like he was glad to see you, it was because he was genuinely interested and pleased. There was no guile or subterfuge in the friendly and outgoing man and apirit that was R. Kenyon Peabody. The family, the countless friends, the entire com­ munity, Main Street, and main stream Vermontville have suffered a great loss. Family and friends will never forget him. In a world that is often critical, cynical and even, at times, rude, the memory of this truly friendly and kindly man will be our heritage and legacy. May the great in ercy of the Heaveny Father rest upon the soul of this departed family man and friend, and CARD OF THANKS The officers of the Maple /alley Band Boosters would like to especially thank everyone for their time, effort and hard work during the Maple Syrup Festival. Time invested in your children can never be lost. Thank you. Officers of the Maple Valley Band Board Bike-AThon planned The playthings at the Maple Valley Cooperative Nursery School in Nashville fascinated youngsters attending the Mother's Day event with their moms last riday morning. (Maple Valley News photos by Susan Hinckley) The First Congregational Church in Vermontville is holding a Bike-A-Thon for cystic fibrosis on Saturday, May 23rd. For more details and pledge cards call 726­ 0530 or 726-0524. (5-19) Professional Styling for the Family. Irene’s Beauty Shop 2 04 VAW/ . Maine. e.St.,m m N/ /allsh.11 .v11ille OfM VA/ fM may his same friendliness go forth and enrich throughout all eternity. Edgar Fleetham Phone 852-9107 C-Store — OFFER GOOD 5/2 thru 5/17/81 Homogenized MILK ICECREAM — .$189g al gal. MRS. VEE'S — TWIN CHEESE DOG Reg. $1.69 Now...^ 19 �The Maple Valley News, Nashville, Tuesday, May 12, 1981 — Page 10 lions haul league leader first loss What’s happening in school ? Former grad shares ‘dressing for success’ tips Debbie Fedewa Benedict, she is studying fashion a 1975. Maple Valley merchandising graduate, recently visited management. Audrey Watson’s Clerical She shared hints and Office Block Class to discuss creative ideas for building a “dressing for success” in the practical career wardrobe business world. for women in the business Mrs. Benedict is presently world. She brought examples a student at Merrill Fashion from her own closet to Institute in Lansing where illustrate a well planned, coordinated wardrobe. The students were then given an opportunity to ask questions concerning their own war­ drobe problems. Clerical Office Block is an advanced business class for seniors pursuing a career in business occupations. Education week 'open house' planned The Maple Valley National Honor Society is hosting an open house at the Maple Maple Valley Schools LUNCH MENU Monday, May 18 Hog Dogs, Tater Rounds, Corn, Applesauce, Milk. Tuesday, May 19 Lasagna, Green Beans, Peaches, Peanut Buttei Sandwich, Milk. Wednesday, May 20 Pizza, Corn, Fruit Cocktail, Cookie, Milk. Thursday. May 21 Baked Chicken, Mashed Potatoes and Butter, Peas, Pears, Bread & Butter, Milk. Friday, May 22 Hot Ham and Cheese on Bun, Sweet Potatoes, Ap­ plesauce, Milk. Valley Jr.-Sr. High School on Thursday, May 21. The school will be open to the public from 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. During this time, visitors are encouraged to view the facilities, sit in class with students, and talk with family members. Refresh- ments will be served and an Honor Society member will be available to answer any questions. The house being built by the M.V. Building Trades Class will also be open that day, plus during the evening. Come and see what our school has to offer. J.V. Baseball splits games with Carson City — JVs split with Carson City, losing first game 5-0 and second game winning 11-7. Jeff Starring pitched game number one, Luke Potter was the winning second game pitcher. Hitting for Maple Valley: Tim Ramey, 4 for 7, in­ cluding one triple; Jeff Starring, 2 for 5; Jon Granger, 2 hits; Luke Potter and Charles Wright, one hit apiece. Bobie Brumm had one double and walk twice, this ties the school record with 21 walks. Farmer's Feed Service Your Complete Headquarters For Feed • Seed Fertilizer Pet Foods vJeliaveTXAWN ASNUDP GPALRIEDSE!!N Farmer’s Feed Service Phone 945-9926 1006 E. Railroad PURINA CHOWS The varsity baseball team played a doubleheader with undefeated and league, leading Carson City on Thursday. The Lions lost the first encounter 2-0 but came back to defeat the Eagles 5-2 in the nightcap. The first game was a pitching duel between Maple Valley’s Newman Maurer and Carson City’s Ed Rinckey. Rinckey, the winner, allowed only two singles, by Walt Maurer and Dan Mc­ Clintock, while striking out 13 and walking 5. Newman Maurer allowed only four hits while striking out five and walking three. The Eagles scored both their runs in the fifth on a single by centerfielder Terry Turner. In the second game, the Lions exploded for three runs, in the fifth inning to break a 1-1 tie. Key hits were delivered by Newman Maurer, a leadoff homerun, and run scoring hits by senior Jeff Weiler and junior Jeff Christensen. Walt Maurer picked up his third victory of the season by throwing a strong threehitter. Earlier in the week, the Lions split a doubleheader with the Redskins of Saranac. Maple Valley dropped the first game 10-5 but bounced back to trounce Saranac 18-0 in the nightcap. Leading the Lions hitters for the days were Walt Maurer (4 hits), Jeff Christensen (4 hits), Tom Dunkelberger (3 hits), Eric Wolf, Jeff Starring, Rich Elliston and Newman Maurer all con­ tributing two hits. The Lions are away for two doubleheaders this week at Portland on Monday and Montabella on Thursday. Jr. High track team brings home trophies from Olivet Invitational The boys placed first out of the six teams with over 140 points. They were led by Gary Reid who had three firsts and established three new track records, Robert Browne who had three firsts and established two new track records and Jess Bahs who had three firsts and established one new track record. Boys placing for M.V. were: 100yd. low hurdles - G. Reid (1st); 100 yd. dash - R. Browne (1st); mile run - J. Hamilton (5th); 880 relay R. Trowbridge, K. Hamilton, E. Dehlman, J. Bahs (1st); 880yd. run - T. Higdon (5th); 220 yd. dash - J. Bahs (1st); two mile run - T. Strong (5th); mile relay T.R. Myers, K. Hamilton, S. Ferrier, and J. Symonds (1st); long jump - J. Browne (1st), J. Symonds (3rd); 75 yd. dash - J. Hamilton (2nd); shot put - P. Ressiguie (2nd), J. Maurer (4th); high jump J. Bahs (1st), R. Trowbridge (3rd); pole vault - G. Reid (1st), J. Hamilton (3rd); 440 yd. dash - J. Symonds (2nd); 440 relay G. Reid, R. Trowbridge, E. Dehlman, R. Browne (1st). The girls placed second out of six teams with 77 points. The girls were lead by Tracy Spillane who won the 220 yd. dash and placed third in the 880 relay and fifth in the shot put and Shelia Staskus who placed 2nd in the 440 relay, 3rd in the 880 relay and 3rd in the long jump. Girls placing for M.V. were: 100 yd. low hurdles - D. Cogswell (3rd); 100 yd. dash - J. Peake (2nd); mile run M. Symonds (4th); 880 relay - D. Cook, L. Cousins, S. Staskus, T. Spillane (3rd); 440 yd. dash - C. Antcliff (6th); 440 relay L. Williams, S. Staskus, D. Cook, J. Peake (2nd); 880 yd. run - S. Hummel (3rd), S. Courier (6th); 220 yd. dash ‘ T. Spillane (1st); long jump S. Staskus (3rd), D. Cook (6th); 60 yd. low hurdles - D. Cogswell (2nd), L. Williams (3rd); shot put - T. Spillane (5th); two mile run - M. Brenton (4th). Jf. High tracksters victorious over Bellevue Boys - April 30 - M.V. 88, Bellevue 43. Boys placing for M.V. were: 100 low hurdles - T. Hall (1st), P. Travis (2nd); 100 yd. dash - R. Browne (1st); mile run - J. Hamilton (2nd); 880 relay R. Trowbridge, K. Hamilton, E. Dehlman and J. Bahs (1st); 440 yd. dash - J. Symonds (1st), S. Ferrier (3rd); 440 relay -. G. Reid, R. Trowbridge, E. Dehlman, R. Browne (1st); 75 yd. dash - J. Hamilton (1st), T. Strong (2nd); 880 yd. run - T. Higdon (3rd); 220 yd. run - J. Bahs (1st); mile relay T.R. Myers, K. Hamilton, S. Ferrier and J. Symonds (1st); long jump J. Symonds (1st), R. Browne (2nd); 60 yd. high hurdles T. Hall (2nd); shot put - P. Resseguie (1st), J. Maurer (2nd); high jump - J. Bahs (1st), R. Trowbridge (2nd); pole vault - G. Reid (1st), J. Hamilton (2nd). Girls - M.V. 63, Bellevue 59. Girls placing for M.V. J.V. baseball team splits doubleheaders with Saranac and Carson City Luke Potter was the winning pitcher in first Saranac game by a score of 9 to 2 — allowing six hits and striking out six. Second game, Marty Martin went the distance losing 9 to 5 and giving up 6 hits. Hitting for the day — Randy Joostburn, 4 forz8; Marty Martin, 4 for 7, in­ cluding a triple; Jon Granger, 2 hits; Luke Potter, Robie Franks and Charles Wright, one hit apiece. At Carson City in the first game Jeff Starring was the losing pitcher by 5-0 score Maple Valley had two hits, one by Tim Ramey and one by Jeff Starring. Second game was pitched by Luke Potter, winning his game 11 to 7 — allowing 11 hits and striking out 7. Hitting for M.V., Tim Ramey, three hits, including a triple; two hits apiece by Jon Granger and Potter; Jeff Lind, Jeff Starring and Bobie Brumm, one hit apiece. Bobie Brumm collected his 21 walk of the season tying the record with three games to go. were: 100 yd. low hurdles - D. Cogswell (1st); 100 yd. dash J. Peake (1st); mile run - M. Symonds (2nd); 880 relay D. Cook, L. Cousins, S. Staskus, T. Spillane (1st); 440 yd. dash - C. Antcliff Ord); 440 yd. relay - L. Williams, S. Staskus, D. Cook, J. Peake; 75 yd. dash H. Christie (3rd); 880 yd. run - D. Hummel (1st), S. Courier (2nd); 220 yd. dash T. Spillane (2nd); two mile run - M. Brenton (2nd), Sonia Beachnau (3rd); long jump S. Staskus (2nd), D. Cook Ord); 60 yd. low hurdles - D. Cogswell (1st), L. Williams (2nd); shot put - L. Cousins (1st), T. Spillane (2nd); high jump - T. Beachnau (2nd). 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, Tuesday, May 12,1981 — Page 11 Maple Valley girls track loses to Montabella 63-60 Si! C\S SS'?! B «S'» SIS? B «» 1 SSk S * w j »ta w** Stic Stic11 Sr* **r* i ljsi 2iin-L1 nJ-L*1 c* c* b M 2J* Mb Montabella squeezed by our girls track team by a score of 63-60. We were short three girls, due to injuries and illness. Those girls placing in the meet were: Discus - Shirley Heinbefger (2nd), Dawn Munn (3rd); shot put - Shirley Heinberger (2nd), Dawn Munn (3rd); high jump Melissa Coffman (2nd); 110 low hurdles - Melissa Coff­ man (1st), Sherry Kraai (2nd), Melissa Smith (3rd); 100 yd. dash - Kathy Gaedert (Isf), Brenda Browne Ord); 880 relay - Brenda Browne, Melanie Rogers, Melissa Coffman, Kathy Gaedert; 440 yd. dash Marcel Walliczek (2nd), Jeri Gieseler (3rd); 440 relay Brenda Browne, Melanie Rogers, Kari Kraai, Kathy Gaedert; 220 yd. hurdles - YIELDPLUS from DEKALB. Tremendous yields you can count on. XL-32a kta< Big ears packed with grain mean extra big yields for you. XL-32a delivers the yield power of a full season hybrid with the fast drydown of an earlier corn. Call your DEKALB dealer today. I i feffi i’js i I® I ■ • 1I tai tai Uh* iail^i; :aii S^-tlfi lai J Si';9jifrl X, ta! faitai ■ ;Mi IKlta^k ■s i IMiiiii ltai« T g tatt>0 g Klkta !*»<” n-IltaM -t l 2ffi-4E iitaib Fanner’s Feed SERVICE 1006 E. Railroad Street HASTINGS Phone 945-9926 DEKALB is a registered brand name Numbers designate hybrids Melissa Coffman (1st), Sherry Kraai (3rd); 220 yd. dash - Kathy Gaedert (1st); two mile run - Kari Kraai Ord). Maple Valley vs. Carson City Crystal — Our girls lost their track meet to a very> strong team with a score of 78-45. M.V. girls placing in the meet were: Shirley Heinberger (1st), Dawn Munn (2nd); shot put -,Dawn Munn (1st), Shirley Heinberger Portland downs Junior High track teams Missing the services of key athletes due to sickness, both teams lost to Portland, May 6. BOYS Portland 71, M.V. 61. Boys placing for M.V. were: 100 yd. low hurdles - G. Reid (1st), P. Travis (3rd); 100 yd. dash - R. Browne (1st); mile run - J. Hamilton (2nd); 880 relay R. Trowbridge, K. Hamilton, E. Dehlman, J. Bahs (1st); 440 yd. dash - S. Ferrier (2nd); 440 relay - G. Reid, R. Trowbridge, E. Dehlman, R. Browne (1st); 880 yd. run - T. Higdon (2nd); 220 yd. dash J. Bahs (1st); long jump - R. Browne (1st); 75 yd. dash nJ. Hamilton (2nd); shot put - P. Ressiguie (2nd), J. Maurer Ord); high jump - J. Bahs (1st), R. Trowbridge Ord); pole vault - G. Reid (1st), J. Hamilton (2nd). GIRLS Portland 71, M.V. 52. Girls placing for M.V. were: 100 yd. low hurdles - D. Cogswell (2nd); 100 yd. dash - J. Peake (1st); mile run M. Symonds (2nd); 440 yd. dash - C. Antcliff (1st); 60 yd. low hurdles - L. Williams (1st), D. Cogswell (2nd); 880 yd. run - S. Currier (2nd); 220 yd. dash - T. Spillane (1st); two mile run M. Brenton (2nd); S. Beachnau Ord); long jump - D. Code (1st), D. Cogswell (3rd); high jump - T. Beachnau (1st). Men’s slow pitch Maple Grove Birthday Club 1981 Opening Men’s Slow Pitch Softball Tournament, May 16 & 17. Entry fee $75, plus one new ball. ASA rules. Nashville, Michigan. For more information, call 517­ 852-9564. Athletic Boosters Maple Valley Athletic Boosters meeting, Tuesday, May 12 at 7 p.m. at the high school. MV softball meeting The Maple Valley Men’s Softball meeting scheduled for May 14 has been rescheduled for May 21, Room 2A, 7 p.m. at the high school. Urgent for managers to attend as all fees are to be paid by this date. (5-19) aW^1 k*i— Ofri'ttL’* k* jp.Ifcta’ Call — Phone 945-9554 for ACTION­ WANT-ADS Bushre Plumbing • • • • • • Residential Repair • Installation New Construction • Remodeling Sewer and Drain Work Water Heaters • Water Softeners Gas Piping • Pipe Handrails Welding FOR ALL YOUR PLUMBING & PIPING NEEDS Call... (2nd); high jump - Melissa Coffman (2nd); 110 low hurdles Lisa Cogswell Ord); 100 yd. dash - Kathy Gaedert (1st), Brenda Browne (3rd); 880 relay Brenda Browne, Melissa Coffman, Melanie Rogers, Kathy Gaedert; 440 yd. dash - Marcel Walliczek (2nd); 220 yd. hurdles - Melissa Coffman (1st); 220 yd. dash Kathy Gaedert (1st); Melanie Rogers (3rd). Carl Bushre — LICENSED MASTER PLUMBER — 726-0036 The Maple Grove Birthday Club will meet Tuesday, May 19 at the Grange Hall. Potluck dinner 12:30 p.m. Ilah Gray and Zelma Geary hostesses. Plan to come. Action-Ads FOR SALE: Ski boat, 35 hp., 1976, with low hours. Ready for summer. Skis, rope, battery and tank included. $875. 726-1114. ATTENTION WORKING PARENTS: Wanted - baby­ sitting jobs for the summer by two girls, 17 and 16, in your home our ours. Nash­ ville area. Phone 852-9805, Nashville. (6-30) MAPLE VALLEY MEN’S SOFTBALL MEETING: Room 2A, 7 p.m., May 14, at the high school. Sponsors fees and at least 10 player fees must be paid at this time. Urgent that all managers attend. (5-12) SKI BOAT FOR SALE: 15 ft. Glasspar low profile 1976 35 hp low hours, battery and tank, skis and rope included, $900. 726-1114. FOR SALE.: 1973 Fury, dependable. $350. 726-1114. NOTICE...To whoever it may concern... Our male Dalmation dog came up missing Wednesday night in Nashville. If you have found him or picked him up, it would mean so very much to have him returned. He lost his master a year ago, May 31 and he is so much a part of the family. We miss him and need his protection. We do not need to loose him, too. Missed so very much by Gloria and kids. 852-9114, Nashville. Phone 945-9554 for ACTION-ADS A salute to volunteers Everyone at one time or another is a volunteer. According to Susan J. Ellis and Katherine H. Noyes, the authors of By the People, to “volunteer” does not mean only the formal commitment of being a Candy Striper or a Big Brother, but includes all the ways people choose to become involved in their communities and to help themselves. The common stereotype of volunteers being white, middle-aged, middle-class, and female is no longer applicable. Today’s volunteers represent every segment of society. Youth and older people have found new reasons and more opportunities to volunteer. This holds true for those in between as well. The Eaton County Department of Social Ser­ vices is one place which provides those opportunities for people who wish to donate their time and resources. ECDSS is able to provide the people doing volunteer work, with the chance to explore new careers, acquire new skills, and obtain credentials. Even more importantly it allows people to gain the feeling of self-satisfaction. Self-satisfaction is the main reason why people volunteer, according to Wallace Siebert, Volunteer Coordinator for ECDSS. “These people are the ones who are willing to get in­ volved, and they know what they want to get out of volunteering and are ready to help.” Currently there are about 50 people who are giving over 500 hours a month to volunteer services at ECDSS. Activities of these volunteers vary according to the wants and needs of the volunteers as well as to that of the clients they serve. Types of assignments include: direct one-to-one contact with clients, contact with client groups, clerical work, public speaking, writing, and possible ad­ ministrative positions. The services these volunteers provide are limitless. The success of volunteers in dealing with clients is most impressive. As was stated in By The People, “Volunteers maintain the humanness in human ser­ vices... continue to develop openness, communications, supports, and sharing bet­ ween the consumer and the provider of the service...” It is a great feelingofa sense, of community with local people helping local people. Volunteers are great assets to the community in the economic area as well. As is the case of clerical aides, volunteers help supplement department programs. What volunteers do does not have to be done with tax dollars, therefore services are provided that otherwise may not be available. Volunteering has been going on in the United States since the time of the pilgrims and it seems very optimistic for the future. History teaches that Americans care enough to get involved. As volunteers they identify problems, seek solutions and above all, act. Anyone interested in of­ fering their time can contact Mr. Siebert at 543-0860. BARRY COUNTY EXTENSION SERVICE CALENDAR of EVENTS May 12 - 4-H Dairy Leaders meeting, 8 p.m., Extension Office Conference Room, Hastings. May 11-14 - Lumber Kiln Drying Workshop, Kellogg Center, Michigan State University, East Lansing. May 13 - 4-H Horse Leaders meeting, 7:30 p.m., Extension Office Conference Room, Hastings. May 14 - Microwave program, 1 p.m. and 7 p.m., Leason Sharpe Hall, 217 W. Center, Hastings. Reservations required: $2.50 admission paid in advance. May 15-16 - 4-H Entomology Workshop, Kettunen Center, Tustin. May 20 - Swine A.I. School, Michigan State University, East Lansing. May 28 - Barry County Fair Board meeting, 7:30 p.m. June 1 - 4-H Dairy Goat Development Committee meeting, 7:30 p.m., Community Building, Hastings. June 1 - Barry County MAEH Council meeting, Executive Board, 1:30 p.m.; Full Council, 2 p.m., Extension Office Conference Room, Hastings. Eaton County Horse Clinic by Nancy Diuble Thelen Ext. 4-H Youth Agent The Eaton County 4-H Horse Development Com­ mittee has planned a “hands on - bring your horse” 4-H clinic for Saturday, May 23. Activities will be held in the back horse arena on the Charlotte Fairgrounds. The clinic is open to any in­ terested 4-H horse project member. Mr. Ted Dodge, a well-known horseman from Dansville, Michigan, will be the instructor. The morning session will begin at 9 a .m. and will cover English Equitation and showing in showmanship. The afternoon session begins at 1 p.m. and will deal with Western Equitation and Showmanship. Instructions will be covered at both a primary and secondary level. A jumping demon­ stration may also be in­ cluded. The 4-H Council will have a lunch stand available on the fairgrounds. To cover expenses, there is a $5 fee for each class enrolled in. Clinic ap­ plicationforms are available from the Eaton County Cooperative Extension Service, 126 N. Bostwick, Charlotte or phone 543-2310 or 645-2351. -New baler line builds solid, stackable bales To build solid, square-cornered bales consis­ tently, you need consistent control of the hay. And John Deere’s new 327, 337 and 347 Balers give that control from the moment hay touches the pickup. First of all, we added two extra rows of teeth to help you take in all the hay in today's wider wind­ rows. The 337 and 347 have 156 teeth. The 327 has 88. There’s even an improved compressor that floats right with the pickup to give you con­ sistent compression as you go over bumps and dips. Next, our floating tapered auger and adjusta­ ble feeder forks take over to keep material flow­ ing evenly. Consistent control continues right up to the time our new knotter puts the finishing touch on the solid bales. Stop by today and start making solid, stacka­ ble bales with John Deere’s solid new 14x18 balers. G«W Sales 1138 4th Str&et, Lake Odessa, Ml. 48849 Phone 616-374-8835 �The Maple Valley News, Nashville, Tuesday, May 12,1981 — Page 12 Vermontville news By Esther Shepard Senior citizens will meet family style dinner is at 7 Tuesday, May 19 for potluck p.m., be sure to get' your dinner and bingo in the palor reservations in now. of the United Methodist The granddaughter of the Church. late Doctors John and Remember that the Maple Minnie Baker, Mrs. Doris Valley (Vermontville and (Higbee) Brown ofPalo Alto, Nashville) Alumini Banquet Calif., was in Nashville is early and will be May 23 at Monday. Her parents were Maple Valley High on Nash­ Clark E. and Grace (Baker) ville Hwy. The school will be Higbee, Mrs. Brown is open at 5:30 p.m. and the compiling a genealogy for her grandchildren, more next week. A letter was received from Grand Rapids about a great­ great-grandmother, Asenath Thomas born 1818 died 1897, next to her headstone is a G.A.R. flag standard, the questions asked were: why was she buried in Woodlawn Cemetery when her home was Hastings and Yankee Springs? (No other markers were on the lot in Plot A.) Who was -her family here? and Where did they live? The R. E. Olds Museum will open May 18 at 240 Mill Street in Lansing. It is named after Ransom Eli Methodist Church, Lions Mother’s Day flowers Olds. For the past months Club, Chamber of Com- given to patients hundreds of individuals have merce, Syrup Festival Mothers at the Facility volunteered their time. You Association and the Hastings enjoyed a nice Mother’s Day may join the R. E. Olds Elks Club. Our condolences because volunteers made Museum Association, Inc. to his wife, Hildred and step­ colorful fabric flowers for Mother’s Day guests of children, Douglas Kelsey, each mother to wear on Phillip La Fluer and Virginia Ms. John (Becky) Strange of Sunday. and Bill Cox were Randy, Brookfield, Wisconsin, and The volunteers met’ at Mrs. Cindy and Jo Heather his brother Harold and Betty Atkinson’s home and Grand; Randy and Debra sisters, Mrs. Martha Van made the flowers. They Vandiver of Holt. I stayed at Buren, Mrs. Sylvia Elliott, included Louise Tobias, Mrs. Mary Campbell and Thelma Campbell, Ruth home, too much rain. Charlotte’s Maple City Mrs. Ella O’Neil. Burial was Houghtalin, Violetta Hansen, and Carolyn Gross. second historic tour will be in Woodlawn Cemetery. The annual May Chicken On Sunday each Mother Sunday, May 17. There will be six homes, the old Eaton Barbecue will be held and her guest were treated to County Court House, Saturday, May 16, at the refreshments of coffee, Roseacre Green House, Bismark Community punch and cookies, served Methodist Church and Maple Building, 9 miles north and 1 from a pretty table with a Hill Cemetery which were mile east of Veripontville. spring flower arrangement. purchased in 1869, and Serving starts at 5:00 p.m. Mrs. Susan Trowbridge and covers over 60 acres, the Adults $4 00, children, $2.50. Mrs. Cindy Allen served as hostesses during the af­ grave sites of many wellternoon. known people, will be marked, the sties will be open from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sandra Townsend, daughter of Larry and Connie Townsend, was married May 2 at Grand Rapids to Dan McKee. They will make their home in Tulsa, Oklahoma. Sandra is the granddaughter of Lawrence Thrun. May 16, at Lansing Catholic Center High School, corner of Saginaw and p Marshall St., from 8 to 4 p.m., there will be a workshop on C.P.R. or Cardio Pulmonary Resuscitation. If you would like more information call 374-8831. The death of R. Kenyon Peabody, 75, on April 28, was a last to his many friends and to the town. He was 1575 Main, Vermontville, Ml. born in Sebewa Township, Phone 726-0330 Ionia County, son of Snow and Susie (Kenyon) Peabody. Kenyon was a member of the United For Springtime p Let us give | you an easy care hair Plant roses carefully Roses are probably the most popular of all yard flowers. Unfortunately many roses are winter killed in central Michigan due to improper planting. Because of severely cold winter temperature the bud or graft union should be placed 1-2" below the ground level. In the fall, soil should be mounded 8-10" around the canes of bush and climbing roses. For more yard and garden information, contact the Eaton County Cooperative Extension Service, 543-2310. (photo supplied) anc^ 5 y �The Maple Valley News, Nashville, Tuesday, May 12, 1981 — Page 13 DONI BE DECEIVED! Proposal A is the Legislative-Executive answer to the people's DEMAND FOR TAX CUTS. However, if "A" passes it will give a temporary tax reduction of $27 per person this year, in exchange for permanent tax increases! ALL but one of Southwestern Michigan's Representatives and Senators voted against this proposal. They recognized it as a tax shift and a tax increase that will hurt jobs, hurt senior citizens, and hurt you! While providing ever increasing subsidizes for Detroit. Only Representative Don Gilmer, to the chagrin of his constituency, supported this deceptive tax shaft!______ Read what your senators say about "A". 135 million f iscal mismanagement >> 4., • Budget Director MMW Wapor Colaenm.a" V Sb'*1 Senator Demaso «idk.bop'n9 Businesses along our southern border will lose business. Some will go out of business. How would you like to own a furniture store in Sturgis, Michigan when all it takes is a short 3 or 4 miles drive to go across that line? Jobs will be lost. AH business in Michigan will lose out-of-state sales. More jobs will be lost. Let me point out what happened just 1 year ago. One year ago the Legislature passed legislation to reduce sales tax from 4 cents to 2 cents on automobiles. In June of 1980, there were 30,000 new cars sold. In July of 1980, with the reduced sales tax, there were 45,000 new automobiles sold. In August, with the 2 cents going back on to a total of 4 cents, 4 percent on $1.00, there were 29,000 new cars sold. So effectively, last year when we reduced this sales tax 50 percent, we increased automobile sales 50 percent*. Sc now we are looking at an increase in the sales tax of 37% percent. Will that mean it will further hurt our already struggling automobile industry in this state? I think it will. The only necessary reason for amending the constitution is to increase the sales and use tax. The rest of Proposal "A" could have been done legislatively, if the Legislature really wanted to address property tax reform. ’ Remise. Remi reaH(a**c Ibiis'S^ xev(votes Senator Welborn The problem is what happens in the second, third, fourth and fifth year? Now a 1% cent increase on each dollar of purchase doesn't sound like much but this is what it means in the cost of a few products.' It would be $150.00 to $200.00 more on a new car; $750.00 to $1,000.00 on a new home; 2 cents more on each gallon of gasoline. The sales and use taxes are regressive taxes. The lower one's income, the greater the proportion of income they extract. With this increase in sales and use tax, low income senior citizens are the only group of people in the state who will, in fact, pay more in total taxes. Others may pay more or less, but low income senior citizens will pay more. rwr ' I I Citizens for lax Cuts NOT lax Shifts Senator Gast I represent an area that is adjacent to the Indiana Stateline, and this is but another nail in the coffin of business. Senator Fredericks Contrary to popular belief, the present 4% constitutional limit on the sales tax was NOT raised to 5.5%. There is new language: "Beginning July 1, 1981, the legislature shall impose additional sales and use taxes at a rate of 1.5% ..." Instead of raising the 4% limit to a 5.5% limit, there is now a mandate to raise taxes by 1.5%. Could this be used to raise the tax further to 7% in the future? I don't know. Why didn't the legislature assure a limit of 5.5%? Chairman 6026 Neal St., Kalamazoo, Mi. 49001 �The Maple Valley News, Nashville, Tuesday, May 12,1981 — Page 14 Motorists cautioned about farm equipment on highways visibility conditions. The motorist frequently failed to recognize a SMV in time to avoid a collision. The SMV emblem, a fluorescent yellow-orange triangle, is designed to communicate danger, the same as the railroad crossbuck. It provides warning at distances of 800 feet or more. A motorist seeing the emblem need not know whether he is ap­ proaching a grader, tractor, or combine, but he should know that its maximum speed is less than 25 mpg. by Allen P. Krizek, County Extension Director Traveling at slow speeds on public' roads can be dangerous. Nearly 1250 accidents involving farm tractors or equipment were reported during the last two years in Michigan. A recent study showed that in two out of three slow moving vehicle (SMV) ac­ cidents, the slow vehicle was hit from the rear. Nine of ten took place during daylight hours, on open highways, with good road, weather and Obituaries Rebekah E. Stamm BEDFORD Mrs. Rebekah E. Stamm, 69, of 408 Hutchinson Road, died Friday, May 8, 1981 at Borgess Hospital in Kalamazoo. She was bom in Maple Grove Township, the daughter of Thomas and Ida (Bowes) Wilkinson. She owned and operated her own nursing home for fourteen years. She attended Country Corners Bible Church and the Ladies Missionary Group. Mrs. Stamm is survived by her husband Forrest; four daughters, Mrs. Junior (Saundra) Thompson of Nashville, Ms. Gloria Tungate of Fine Lake, Mrs. Joseph (Gretta) Kitchen of Houghton Lake and Ms. Mickey Crabtree of Battle Creek; eleven grand­ children; four great grandchildren; two sisters, a twin sister, Mrs. Richard (Adelaide) Boyce and Mrs. Eulah German, both of Battle Creek. Funeral services were held at 10:00 a.m. Monday, May 11, from the Royal Funeral Home in Battle Creek. Rev. Lester DeGroot and Rev. Mark Schrider officiated. Burial was in Bedford Cemetery, Bedford. Adah M. Steele NASHVILLE - Mrs. Adah M. Steele, 83, of 227 S. Main, died Sunday, May 10,1981 at her home. She was bom November 5, 1898 in Baltimore Township, the daughter of William and Clare (Willison) Gates. She married Glenn Steele on November 30, 1959 in Nashville. He preceded her in death in 1975. She was an interior decorator for thirty-six years and a real estate saleslady for Allan Hyde from 1952 to 1973. She was a member of the United Methodist Church of Nashville and the Cloverleaf Class of the U.M.C. Mrs. Steele is survived by one son, Clinton Hom of Delton; five grandchildren; one great - grandchild; two step - granddaughters and two step - great - grandchildren. Funeral services will be held at 1:00 p.m. Wednesday, May 13, from the Vogt Funeral Home in Nashville. Rev. Leonard Putnam of­ ficiating. Burial will be in the Lakeview Cemetery, Nash­ ville. HOFFMAN’S FARM MARKET • Flower Bedding Plants Garden Plants • Onion Sets 1028 Sherman... 852-9454 HOURS: Monday thru Thursday 4 to 9 pm Friday, Saturday & Sunday 8 am to 9 pm GRAND OPENING -SPECIAL— Per..m.J s2000 (Includes cut and set) Wednesday - Senior Citizens Day Call For Appointment Hair Shapes Up Here 340 W. Main, Vermontville Phone 726-1463 The motorist should be prepared to stop. Farmers moving equip­ ment on public roads should practice the following high­ way driving tips: 1. Keep SMV emblems clean and bright. They may need replacing every 2 to 5 years. 2. Use a flashing amber light to the rear at night. 3. Use safety hitch pins and lock brakes together for road travel. 4. Select experienced operators. 5. Drive defensively and anticipate motorist errors. Give College Week Scholarship as a memorial Ifyou’re wondering how to pay tribute to a loved one who is no longer living, why not consider a scholarship to College Week at Michigan State University from June 23-25? This four-day learning experience given to some deserving person in your loved one’s name would be a living memorial that would enrich and bless both the donor and the recipient for a long time. The classes and learning experiences at College Week are exciting growth op­ portunities for around 1500 people each year. The cost of a full time scholarship is $85.00, but commuter scholarships, including $10 Tor gas or meals, are $30.00. Ifyou would like additional information, call 543-2310 or 645-2351. Ifyou’d like to give a partial scholarship, the fund is set up so that any amount can be contributed. Fred Ackett had charge of the coffee pot, keeping cups filled with the warm brew. (Maple Valley News photos by Susan Hinckley) Senior pancake supper draws many The pancake supper served by senior citizens at the Nashville Nutrition Site Friday evening was an unqualified success. The turnout was so great that supplies had to be replenished midway through the event. Some $75 worth of advance tickets were sold by Friday noon. Many more were sold at the door. Youngsters under 5 were admitted free. The “all you can eat” meal was offered to adults for $2.50 and the children tn aee 12 were charged $1.50. Served along with golden brown pancakes were fresh pork sausages and plenty of “homegrown” maple syrup produced by the Nashville Mape Syrup Association. Big yields plus total performance. YIELDPLUS from DEKALB. XL-25a Standability, stress tolerance and outstanding yields add up to a real YIELDPLUS winner. It does everything right, everywhere. College Week head to speak in Chariotte, May 20 By Margaret Ann Ross, Extension Home Economist One of the highly suc­ cessful ‘‘women’s programs” in Michigan is College Week, at MSU, sponsored by the Extension Service Family Living program and the College of Human Ecology. Eaton County women will have a chance to see and hear from the person who makes it all happen during “an Evening With Mrs. College Week”, on Wed­ nesday, May 20th at 7:30 p.m. at the Congregational Church Lounge in Charlotte. Wilma Miller, “Mrs. College Week”, works all year to get just the right teachers, speakers, menus, assemblies, rooms, leisure activities and IMPORTANT PEOPLE (like legislators) to be a part of the program for 1400 or more women (and a few^men - although it is open to all) each June. “Everyone interested in learning more about College Week are cordially invited to come on May 20th for a fun evening,” according to co­ chairpersons Joyce Sparks and Shirley Hirtof Charlotte. “Many past participants will be sharing their exciting memories of what College Week is and does!” Action-Ads FOR SALE: Heald Super Trike, 399cc JLO engine, $525. 726-1114. Call your DEKALB dealer today. 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WE RESERVE THE RIGHT TO LIMIT QUANTITIES. � https://barrycountyhistoryportal.org/files/original/21/795/MapleValleyNews_1981-05-19.pdf 6bcd521278f9df91b4106d7ccc627291 PDF Text Text ings Public Library S. Church tings, K«l. 49058 *<^ /s » 0 °*r*t ^^***^ Published by J , 1952 N. Broadway, Hastings, Mich. 49058 P.O. Box A, Nashville, Michigan Phone 945-9554 (Hastings) The Maple Valley News, Nashville. Vol. 109 - No. 50 - Tuesday, May 19, 1981 Millage and discipline topics dominate candidates' forum Public apathy marked a Tuesday evening “Meet the Candidates” forum at Maple Valley High School. Only 25 persons were in the audience for the session sponsored by the Concerned Citizens for Education, a loosely-knit group of community residents dedicated to preserving quality education in Maple Valley school system. Participating in the forum held in the MVHS auditorium were seven of the eleven candidates vying for three seats opening June 30 on the Maple Valley Board of Education. District voters will select the three winners in a June 8 school election in which they also must make a millage decision. The Concerned Citizens for Education recently scored a partial victory in convincing the school board to break the proposed millage into three designated segments. The CCE had sought four categories: transportation; instructional; building and maintenance; and ex­ tracurricular. In the final measure, the board lumped the “instructional” and “building and maintenance” into a single “operational” category. They left intact the other two categories. Invitations to participate in Tuesday’s forum were sent by the CCE to all eleven school board candidates, but no response was received from Beverly Sixberry or Charles Viele, Sr., said David Hawkins, spokesman for the citizens’ group. Letters citing conflicting committments were sent by candidates Wayne Cogswell and Larry Filter. Both in­ cluded a brief summary of their views on various issues, and the letters were read at Tuesday’s meeting by Hawkins, who acted as moderator. Those candidates appearing on stage at the event were James Bryan, George Hubka, Kenneth Meade, Jr., Dale Ossenheimer, Jr., Ronald Tobias, James Shaw and Ruth Wineman. (Viele arrived later and sat in the audience. He made com­ ments but did not participate in the forum.) Each candidtae on stage was allowed a brief introductroy period to state his or her qualifications and resons for seeking a school board post. The floor then was opened for questions and discussion. The proposed millage increase was a primary topic of concern. All candidates but Tobias and Shaw stated views in support of the millage, ex­ cept for Hubka who limited his support to two of the three proposals. ‘‘Cuts can be made,” said Hubka. Arnong his suggested cuts were establishing a 5hour school day be eliminating study hall periods; revamping the driver’s education program; and reassigning ad­ ministrative duties to require administrators to spend some time in classrooms. Shaw took the stand that some* administrative position should be cut. “When you get rid of workers, you don’t keep the bosses,” commented Shaw. Bryan noted that he would like to see that “all necessary cuts that can be made, will be made,” but added he prefers to see the school system operate in such a manner that MVHS graduates will be prepared to face life. Tobias was an outspoken critic of the millage increase SO THAT WE MIGHT LIVE FREE... On Memorial Day we want to take a moment to remember all the brave men and women who gave their youth, risked personal safety and comfort to preserve what we, Americans, know as our way of life. On this day, May 25th, 1981, we will be honoring their memory with lasting tribute, saluting them for their struggle in maintaining our peace and liberty. And let us commemorate the departed most fittingly by continuing in the pursuit of the peace so that we may enjoy the rich heritage of freedom in this land. Have a happy and safe Memorial Day weekend — proposals. “With inflation, taxes are going up ten percent a year,” he noted. “This (school election) is one place where the people have a choice.” Tobias said in­ creased taxes are a special burden on businesses and senior citizens. “The voters said ‘no’ twice last year, and it was completely ignored,” added Tobias. The majority has got to be listened to.” Both Ossenheimer and Wineman concurred that the problem was one of com­ munication. “Community support for this school is not as great as it should be,” said Ossenheimer. He added that the critical need is for public relations by the board of education, “A feeling of cummunity has got to be developed today,’’ warned Ossenheimer. “We all want the best education for our children; the only dif­ ferences we have are our set of value and our methods.” Wineman said she was concerned because “we don’t always have open and honest communication” between the board and the community. She advised a strong public relations program relying heavily on citizen advisory boards. “I feel that our system has had very few frills,” she added. “Any more cuts would be damaging to our school.” Almost as hot a topic Tuesday as the millage issue was the subject of discipline. The school’s vandalism fund came in for special criticism by the candidates. “The vandalism fund is a fiasco,” noted Ossenheimer. He said administrators had told him they chould not discipline the majority of the students for the actions of a minorty. (The vandalism fund is a $1,000 reserve set aside annually by the board for a reward party for students at the end of the school year. Costs of van­ dalism incurred during the year are supposed to be deducated from the fund, thus giving students an in­ centive to exert peer pressure against vandalism of school property.) “The matter is somewhat out of control,” commented Hubka. “Thevandalism fund was (created) to appease the students.” Shaw related his personal experience in attempting to get information from the board of education on disbursement of the Van­ dalism fund. He cited slashed seats in the school auditorium and other destruction which he said he had photographed to sub­ stantiate his case. “The vandalism fund plus $4 would have bought all the workbooks at Fuller Street School,” said Shaw, referring to budget cuts which eliminated some textbooks at that facility last year. Lack of adequate Continued page 8 — Nashville Chamber plans ‘Father’s Day Sidewalk Sale’ By Susan Hinckley A Father’s Day Sidewalk Sale is planned by Nashville merchants, June 20, as part of a Chamber of Commerce promotion slated for that weekend. Plans for the sales event were discussed Wednesday at the regular meeting of the Chamber at the Community Center in Putnam Park. An influx of visitors to Nashville is expected over Father’s Day weekend, as some 50 to 100 units from the Michigan Travel Trailer Club will be camping three days, June 19-21, at Sandyland Park. Arthur Burghdoff, president of the travel club-, attended the Cham­ ber’s March meeting to ask merchant support for special events and promotion to welcome the campers. In addition to the sidewalk sales, the Chamber also is organizing a Saturday cash prize drawing for members of the travel club. Also at Wednesday meeting, Chamber President David Mace reported on the final downtown development plan recently completed by Gove Associates Inc., a Kalamazoo-based planning and engineering firm. Mace said that the initial revitalization of Nashville’s business district may start with the planting of Main Street trees and fixing up the downtown area. Gove prepared the Nashville plan under a $7,500 contract that was part of a $405,000 Community Block Grant to the greater Nashville area from the U.S. Dept, of Housing and Urban Development. In other business Wed­ nesday, the Chamber: -- Voted to have their meeting dates published again this year on the 1982 Lion’s Club Community Calendar. - Scheduled a Red Cross Blood drive in Nashville on December 29, 1981. - Planned a potluck picnic dinner in Putnam Park for the Chamber’s next meeting on June 10. �The Maple Valley Newt, Nashville, Tuesday, May 19,1981 — Page 2 Nashville News Congratulations to Mrs. Emily (Fish) Hafner of Nashville, who ..will observe her 101st birthday Thursday, May 21. Bofn in Newago County in 1880, "Emily Fish came to Nashville in 1902 to work for her unde in a dry goods store that later became Henry Glasner’s. Emily continued to work for Glasner in the store that was located in what now is the north portion of Kelley’s Variety. Nashville’s -first street lights were being installed on Main Street when 21-year-old Emily Fish arrived in the village. She also remembers the first auto she ever saw in town. In 1907, Emily married Edward Hafner, a local farmer who later became a longtime rural mail carrier. The Hafner’s took up residence on Francis Street, then later moved to the former Smith farm west of town. In later years, after her clerking days, Emily became assistant librarian at Put­ nam Public Library. 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, a retired architect who moved back to Nashville from Grosse Pointe Farms in 1976. In an interview last year, at the time she reached the century mark, Mrs. Hafner told your reporter that she credits her longevity to not having “as many goodies of life” as do today’s youngsters. ‘‘We didn’t have candy; we lived on bread and butter and ate good pork sandwiches,” commented Emily. “And we baked our own bread.” Having a cheerful disposition and getting plenty of rest also help, believes Emily. She still has a keen sense of humor and enjoys carrying on a coifc versation despite some hearing difficulty. Her vision also is failing, but her general health remains good. And she still enjoys good food. Genevieve plans no special celebration for her mother, but will have cake and ice cream for friends who call Thursday. Last year, Emily wds delighted with a flood of greeting cards and letters on her birthday. Nashville’s Memorial Day parade will step off at 10 a.m. Monday, May 25, at Putnam Park. The local Thornapple Valley V.F.W. Post 8260 has charge of arrangements. Expected to participate in the parade are the Maple Valley Junior High Band, the Nashville Fire Department, local Scout troops, the V.F.W. Auxiliary, Navy Mothers, and the V.F.W. Poppy Queen and court. Anyone Wishing to join the march should be at Putnam Park in time for the lineup. 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BOGER 219 Washington St., CHURCH OF THE HAZAREHE 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. PP.M. Youth Service 6 p.m. P.M. Worship ... 7 p.m. P.M. Worship ... 7 p.m. Wednesday Evening W Wednesday Bible Study & and children of Charlotte. Callers Sunday at the Ramsey home for a Mother’s Day lunch were Cleo and Doris Jacobs of Algonquin 'Lake; Mrs. Virginia Potter and children, Robbie and Takytha, of rural Hastings; and Mrs. Debbie Leighter of Williamston. The community was saddened last week by the sudden death of Mrs. Adah Steele, who passed away early Sunday, May 10, at her home. Although she had recently been ill; her death was unexpected. Only Friday, Mrs. Steele had joined several of her friends and neighbors for a luncheon outing. Adah moved to Nashville in 1933. She was an interior decorator for 36 years and also sold real estate for Allan Hyde agency for over twenty years. In 1959, Adah married Glenn Steele of Nashville. He died in 1975. Adah was a longtime member of the Cloverleaf Class of the Nashville United Methodist Church, and is credited with inventing the G-I-R-L-S game, a popular bingo-like game the provides entertainment at many Cloverleaf gatherings. Mrs. Steele is survived by one son and several grandchildren. Our condolences to the family. Services were held last Wednesday at Vogt’s Funeral Home. Walt and Betty Blakely, Bruce and Dorotha Brumm, and Gretchen Pixley, all local, are the most recent contributors to Nashville’s Christmas Street Lighting Fund, thereby becoming honorary Chamber of Commerce members. Anyone making at least a $5 donation toward the holiday street decoration program sponsored by the Chamber will be awarded honorary membership status in the organization. If you want to help keep Nashville’s Main Street bright at Yuletide, please contact Dave Mace at the pharmacy or Eloise Wheeler at the bank. Names ofdonors will be listed in this column weekly, with a recap of all contributors published at the end of the campaign. A Mother’s Day gathering of the Nathan Sheldon family of Nashville had extra special meaning, since it also celebrated the May 9th graduation of daughter Paula Kimble from Grand Valley State College. The family gathered at the home of Julie Sheldon-Edger and her husband, Mark Edger, of Dale and Ortha Bishop; Mr. Hastings for Sunday dinner. and Mrs. Larry Hawblitz and Present were Nate and Kevin, all of Battle Creek; LaDuska Sheldon of Nash­ and Mr. and Mrs. Blair ville; Howard and Natalie Hawblitz, rural Nashville. (Sheldon) Casterline and Mrs. Theresa Hess of sons of Assyria; Jim and Nashville enjoyed Mother’s Lori Sheldon and baby, Day dinner at Bill Knapps in Nathan, of Ludington; Battle Creek with her son Paula’s husband, Gary and his wife, Jack and Kimble, and her daughter, Catherine Hess of Nashville. Julie Michelle Murphy, both At the time of this report, of Morrison Lake. A special Mrs. Theresa Hess was cake honored Paula as well awaiting word on the con­ as all the moms present. All dition of her brother, Fred of the family except the Zantrop - of Jackson, who Howard Casterlines, who underwent surgery at a were attending a wedding, and Mark Edger were in the audience Saturday at the PROFESSIONAL Gerald R. Ford Health and BUSINESS Physical Fitness Center in Grand Rapids to witness DIRECTORY Paula’s commencement exercises. She earned a LIMESTONE * MARL Bachelor of Science degree (Delivered and Spread) in Urban and Environmental CRANEWORK • Drainage Ditches studies and also received a • Farm Ponds teaching certificate.' Paula DARRELL HAMILTON now is employed as a sub­ RL 3, NASHVILLE HI.I52-N91 stitute teacher in the Saranac school system. FOR PROFESSIONAL Jim and Lori Sheldon and INSURANCE PLANNING baby Nathan of Ludington Call... THE HECKER AGENCY were weekend guests of his 225 N. MAIN - NASHVILLE parents, Nathan the PHONE 852-9680 Sheldons, and returned home Sunday evening. VERMONTVILLE VILLAGE Sunday evening guests of COUNCIL MEETINGS Rev. and Mrs. E. F. Rhoades 1st Thursday each month ofNashville on Mother’s Day At 7:30 P.M. were Bernice and Dale Vermontville Public Library Conklin of Bristol Lake; Public invited to attend. Ruth Ann and Jim King of Bellevue; Lori'and Gregg Hughes of Battle Creek; and DAN'S Mrs. Naomi Watson of NashWATER SOFTENER ville. SALES and SERVICE The staff of the Vacation Dependable service on all Bible School at the Nashville makes and models. United Methodist will meet FREE WATER TESTI I at the church at 7:30 p7m. Reasonable Feesll Wednesday, May 20. (517) 852-9564 Mother’s " Day dinner — NASHVILLE — guests of Mr. and Mrs. Vern Ask for Dan! I Hawblitz of Nashville were STARTING... JUNE 1st ^ooccooooocccc^ 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 NASHVILLE BAPTIST CHURCH PASTOR STEVEN L. REID ST. CYRIL CATHOLIC CHURCH Worship................. 7 p.m. 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. REV. RICHARD WADSWORTH PASTOR LESTER DeGROOT Assistant...Don Roscoe Tuesday A Wednesday | i *5“ off all PERMS lUF Thursday— HAIR CUTS... *2.50 5 FRIDAY-­ S'. SHAMPOO A SET. *4.00 Hours: 9 to 8 Tues. & Tburs.; 9 to/5 Wed. & Fri.; 9 to 4 Sot. "The Mirrors image" ujie miuom luiaae.. / f°ran "X/appointment Hair Stylist for Men, Women & Children 111 N. Mein, Nashville AREA CHURCH SCHEDULES PASTOR RANDY REED TRINITY FULL GOSPEL CHURCH lawn of Putnam Public Library will commemorate Nashville’s^ rsiejyixtpd firemen. The parade jhfen will proceed, dow ifein Street to Sherman, then to East Street The procession will terminate at Lakeview Cemetery, where special military memorial services will be conducted. Rev. William Brown of Bellevue is slated to deliver the address. Several local senior citizens joined a bus load of Hastings seniors for a trip Thursday to the Holland Tuilip Festival. Attending from here were Mr. and Mrs. Richard Green; Mrs. Beth Suntken; Mr. and Mrs. Fred Ackett; Mrs. Edna Ed­ wards; Mrs. Gunda Pen­ nock; Mrs. Mildred Bursley and her niece, Mrs. Marie Fulton of Lansing. Mrs. Zoe Gillett, a former local resident now of Hastings, was admitted to Pennock Hospital on Mother’s Day. She was released Wednesday, returned to her residence at the Howe Nursing .Home, and is now doing well. Ruth Hughes of Nashville, proprietor of Books, Etc., a Hastings bookstore, recently presented to Putnam Public Library a copy of “The Poisoning of Michigan” by Joyce Eggington. The story traces the PBB disaster in Michigan, which began in 1973 when a chemical company delivered by mistake an unknown quantity of PBB (fire retardant) to an agricultural feed company. The eventual journey of that chemical into the human food chain now is well-known Michigan history. On the basis of court testimony and hundreds of interviews, the author has fashioned a narrative rich in human detail. Eggington is a professional writer specializing in investigative reporting. She is the New York correspondent for The Observer of London. John and Pam Pearson and daughter of Okemos were Mother’s Day weekend guests of her grandmother, Mrs. Melissa Showalter of Nashville. Also present for Sunday dinner was Mrs. Elsie Cogswell, , local, maternal grandmother to Mrs. Pearson. Mrs. Elsie Ramsey of rural Nashville was a Wednesday through Saturday visitor at the home of her daughter and family, Claudette and Ted Myers By Susan Hinckley FIRST COHGREGATIOHAL CHURCH 852-9192 MAPLEGROVE BIBLE CHURCH 8593 Cloverdale Road ('/i mile East of M-66, 5 miles south of Nashville) 110S. 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 Worship. REV. DAVE FLEMING wooeooo- ASSEMBLYOFGOD CHURCH 203 N. State, Nashville Sunday Mass .9:30 a.m. Holy Day Masses celebrated at 7:00 p.m. the evening before 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 CONSANI REV. ROBERT G. TAYLOR THE SOUTH KALAMO PEHTECOSTAL CHURCH Corner of Kalama 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... �hospital there Wednesday. Mr. and Mrs. Tony Klont of Lansing, who just returned to Michigan after wintering in Florida, were Saturday afternoon callers on his sister, Mrs. Elizabeth Curtis of Nashville, and brought her fresh Florida grapefruit and tomatoes. Mrs. Esta Day of Nashville accompanied her daughter, Mrs. Gordon (Phyllis) Hoffman of Battle Creek to the mother-daughter banquet held Tuesday evening at the Peace United Methodist Church at Barryville. Mother’s Day callers on Mrs. Day were her son and his wife, Stewart and Janice Day of Hastings. Mr. and Mrs. Harry Beard of Nashville were Mother’s Day dinner guests of their grandson and family: Mr. and Mrs. Harry Rollins and daughter of Nashville. Mr. and Mrs. Clarence Reid of Nashville were guests Saturday of their son and his wife, Vernon and Joanne Reid of Charlotte, for dinner at the Sveden House in Lansing. Mother’s Day dinner guests of the Clarence Reids were her parents, Vere and Olive Robinson of Bellevue; and Mr. and Mi's. Arden Reid and children, and Jerry Reid, all of Nash­ ville. Now confined to Pennock Hospital in Hastings is Mrs. George Vogt of Nashville, who fell at her home on Mother’s Day and fractured her collarbone. Other Nash- ville residents recently hospitalized at Pennock include Mrs. Azaliah Spidel who was admitted early last week, and Bill Face, who was taken to the hospital Thursday by the Nashville ambulance after he began feeling poorly at home. Please remember to cheer those who are ill and shut-in with a card or letter. Mrs. Robie Pufpaff of Nashville was an outpatient last Monday at Community Hospital in Battle Creek, where she underwent tests and x-rays. Recently released from Community was Otto Dahm of Nashville who received an eye implant from a 22-year-old donor who lost his life in a motorcycle accident. Otto still is wearing a bandage on his eye and it will be some time before it is known if the operation was successful in restoring his vision, which had been impaired by cataracts. The Council of Ministries of the Nashville United Methodist Church will meet at 7 p.m. Tuesday, May 19, at the church, to be followed by an 8 p.m. meeting of the Administrative Board. Several local women recently returned from an 8day trip to Baltimore, Maryland, where v they participated in a national women’s bowling tourney. The group traveled in two autos. Those in the party were Lois Elliston, Joan Elliston, June Decker, Janet Professional Styling 1 for the Whole Family. "W W? Irene 's Be auty Shop 204 W. Main St., Nashville Phone 852-9107 Joan and Homer Winegar STANTON’S REAL ESTATE VERMONTVILLE 726-0181 — NASHVILLE 852-1717 RESTAURANT BUSINESS & PROPERTY: with apartment included. Located in Sunfield. $49,500. Contract terms. HORSE FARM: 10 Acres (more available) has 30 x 50 barn, 4 bedroom house. Near Vermontville. $45,000. 32 ACRES: 25 tillable, 7 acres wooded and water. Near Vermontville. 20 ACRES: Tillable land, 1980 feet of road fron­ tage. Near Vermontville. NEW LISTING: 40 ACRE FARM - 32 tillable, 6 pas­ ture. Located near Nashville. 4 bedroom home, with fireplace, 2 barns - 49x50 and 36x56. POS­ SIBLE CONTRACT - Maple Valley Schools. Price: $72,000. NEW LISTING: 3 bedroom COUNTRY HOME (9 yrs. old) on 9 acres, west of Woodland. Property in­ cludes 860 feet of frontage on the Little Thorn­ apple River. POSSIBLE CONTRACT. Price $54,000. (Lakewood Schools) VACANT LAND: Beautiful-Scenic-Rolling 10 ACRES - Creek crosses the property which has some pine trees and some hardwoodsi. CONTRACT TERMS. Near Nashville. $16,500. VACANT LAND: All tillable - 13% acres near Ver­ montville, $13,500 ... or will split into 3 parcels (4.5 acres each) at $5,400. FOR MORE INFORMATION ON THESE OR ANY OTHER STANTON LISTINGS, PLEASE GIVE US A CALL!! JOAN & HOMER WINEGAR (Acme... 726-0223) Gardner, Betty Blakely, Joyce Aspinall, and Thelma Christopher, all of Nash­ ville; Norma Hummel of Vermontville; Shirley Raymond of Hastings; and Phyllis Beard of Ionia. All but the latter are members of a bowling league which bowls weekly at the Hastings Bowl. The ladies are members ofNashville teams sponsored by Vogt Funeral Home and Big George’s Party Store. At the tour­ nament, they bowled in nine games. Several thousand women from throughout the country participate in the event which spans a number of weeks. In addition to seeing Baltimore, the ladies in the local group enjoyed touring the Hershey Chocolate factory at Her­ shey, Pennsylvania, en route to Maryland. While in the east, they saw Atlantic City, New Jersey, visiting the famed Boardwalk and the new casino area. During a 1­ day excursion to Washington D.C., they saw the traditional sights; enjoyed a Tram tour of the city, and rode a computerized subway to Arlington National Cemetery. Short-sleeve and sweater weather was enjoyed throughout the trip, and they encountered no rain until the final leg of the journey home. Gathering for a Mother’s Day dinner at the Gilkey Lake restaurant were Mrs. Gloria Johncock and Doug; Mr. and Mrs. Larry Corkwell and daughters; and Mr. and Mrs. Dick Johncock and sons, all of Nashville; Gloria’s father, Meredith Dick of Hastings, and his friend, Iris Welton. Jeanne Brandt 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 3% lbs. in one week to win the title. Mrs. Richard (Kay) Spaulding of Nashville, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Vem Staup, has been con­ fined at Pennock Hospital two weeks with serious spinal problems. At this writing, she was to undergo additional testing, and it was not known how much longer she might be confined. She currently is in traction much of the day. Please remember to cheer her with a card or call. The Nashville Church of the Nazarene has a mother­ daughter banquet set for 6:30 p.m. Friday, May 22, at the Community House of the local United Methodist Church. A gospel concert at 7 p.m. Tuesday, May 19, at the Nashville Church of the Nazarene will benefit the Nashville Christian Academy. Among those scheduled to perform are the Hammond Family of -Hastings and Richard Ramey, a Battle Creek vocalist-pianist. Among the latest Nashville “snowbirds” to arrive home were Adolph and Rose Douse, who wintered at Lakeland, Florida, where they are neighbors to former local residents, Cecil and Juanita Barrett. The Douses missed the television coverage of Nash­ ville’s March 25 Tax Revolt but many of their Florida friends saw it and told them about it. Receiving their weekly Maple Valley News helped the Douses keep in touch with hometown hap­ penings during the winter. A reminder that friends, of Nashville’s Class of 1931 are invited to join their 2:30-4 p.m. reunion Saturday, May 23, at the Community Center (old Waterworks Building) in Putnam Park. The reunion precedes the Alumni Banquet set for 7 p.m. that evening at Maple Valley High School cafeteria. The doors of the school will be opened at 5:30-p.m. to allow time for visiting and reminiscing prior to the family-style meal. The Class of 1931 of both Vermontville and Nashville high schools will be honored as 50-year graduates at the banquet. The Nashville Police Dept, handled 51 complaints in April according to an ac­ tivity report given to the village council Thursday by Sgt. Eugene Koetje, acting chief. Among the calls were one unattended death, 3 larcenies, two malicious destructions to property, one bad check, one bad money order, one disorderly person, 3 fights, and 4 suspicious persons. In addition, the Nashville police assisted the Barry County Sheriff’s Dept, six- times during the month and gave one assist to the Hastings City Police. The local officers made, one arrest in April and issued three moving violation citations. The Nashville officers drove a total of 2,427 miles during the month, using 249 gallons of gasoline. Of those, total number of miles, 1,455 were logged on a Barry County Sheriff’s Dept, cruiser which was loaned to the Nashville department while the village police car was in the garage for transmission replacement. The village supplied the gasoline used in the Barry County cruiser while it was in service in Nashville. The Maple Valley News, Nashville, Tuesday, May 19, 1981_ Page 3 Directory of adult community groups available By Margaret Ann Ross, Extension Home Economist For sometime there has been an expressed need for a directory of adult com­ munity groups in Eaton County. Such a directory is useful in undersanding community structures and in making contact with specific clubs. People moving into a community often wonders what clubs are active there. And so the Cooperative Extension Service Family Living program, with the help of Sue Osborn a Michigan State University Field study student, has assembled an attractive spiral bound directory for Eaton County. Contained in the directory are community groups listed alphabetically under the town-city name. Each group has a contact person as well as place and date of meeting. The contact persons have all told Sue they would be willing to give additional information about their particular group, according to Extension Home Economist, Ann Ross. The directories may be obtained for a small han­ dling charge by writing the Cooperative Extension Service, 126 N. Bostwick, Charlotte 48813; or by calling 543-2310 or 645-2351. "What do you consider the most useful part of the fun­ eral process?" Dr. Erich Lindemann of Harvard answered "The moment of truth when living persons confront the fact of death by looking at the body. People tend to deny painful reality. When they stand before the dead body, their denials collapse ..the first important step in managing their grief. V I FUNERAL DIRECTORS 'Veqtr FUNERAL HOME in Nashville Phone 852-0849 ATTENTION . . SENIOR CITIZENS!! CHECKING with Daily Compounded INTEREST on Senior Citizens’ Accounts (60 yean or over) 300 lOO Minimum balance requirement with return check service Minimum balance requirement with safekeeping service You can now pay your Consumers Power bill here! Minimum Balance ladfrldaala, Rea-Profit aed Qeallfied Cailnoaa Aeooaate: stop io with Return Chock *500°° Minimum Balance with Safekeeping Service at ah of our FOUR COHERIEIT OFFICES FOR MIE MOW checking details and Loan Association FOUR CONVENIENT LOCATIONS TO SERVE YOU HOME OFFICE - CHARLOTTE, MICHIGAN Nashville, Michigan • Eaton Rapids, Michigan ■ Olivet, Michigan ’3OO00 �Th« Mople Valley New*, Nashville, Tuesday, May 19, 1981 —Page4 242-110 vote paves way for Nashville’s brick Main Street A petition bearing penciled detailed estimtes of quan- reasonable amount of paying signatures of 44 eminentt tities and a preliminary to lay at this time would be... local citizens prompted the estimate of cost in advance from town hall or Church first paving of Nashville’s of the proposed bond election alley to the south side of for paving of Main Street, M.C.R.R.” (1981' note: Main Street in 1917. The petition asking for a from the north side of Reed Church alley runs east-west public vote on the proposal, Street to the south side of the just south of the present-day was submitted toXhe village railroad.” This was the area fire station, which occupies council at their meeting of named in the citizens’ the site of Nashville’s early petition. town hall.) August 14, 1916. The council, however, by On November 13, 1916, the “Reading of petition to submit the paving of Main November had whittled the council agreed unanimously Street to the people,” noted size of the project down a bit. to let the voters decide if the in Village Clerk F. Kent Nelson Recording their sum of $22,400 should be in his official minutes of November 27 minutes that raised “by loan on the faith those proceedings. “Moved they wished “to correct an and credit of this village for by Tuttle, supported by error in figures as circulated the purpose of paving Main Street.” Munson, the same be ac- by some one without wih Official election notices cepted and the village hire authority,” the council an attorney to proceed with submitted the following called for balloting to take the same. Carried, ayes all.” report: “From the fact that place at village hall on By October, signs of a village is allowed to bond December 4, 1916, with the progress on the paying for but two percent of its “polls being open at seven proposal were noted in assessed valuation by a two- o’clock in the morning of that council meeting minutes. On thirds vote of qualified day or as soon thereafter as the 9th the council approved electors, and that the said may-be, and kept open until spending $15 to have W. J. fact would allow a bond issue five o’clock in the af­ Sherman Co., engineers of of not over $22,400, it would ternoon.” Women voters received a Toledo, Ohio, “prepare seem the most advisable and Working on Nashville's South Main near Church St., a crew lays Vitrified brick in a concrete foundation in the summer of 1917. Marsman & Green of Grand Rapids hired more than SO laborers for the job they contracted to do in 100 working days. Starting on July 9, they finished on October 22 despite del delays due to a shortage of workers. Total cost of the project: approximately $27,000. BIG GEORGE’S BUTTERNUT BLUE SEAL 4/$l00 WHITE BREAD -S---- P---- R---- I--T--- E ---- — L IT e$r ,Z2L i, „ ECKRICH Re.__g__._ ...on hand. Deposit $J39 HOT DOGS uo, We Have ... KEG BEER and IMPORTED BEER 13 J <Ji*^^ We also take orders for parfies*^^ OPEN ALL DAY MEMORIAL DAY! The brick pavement of Nashville's Main Street was only a year old when this 1918 photo was taken, looking south from the Maple Street intersection. (Note the concrete based mid-street lamp posts in center of picture). The brick pavement served the village until 1949 when it was capped with 3 inches of blacktop. (P (Photo loaned, courtesy Dorothy Hummel Martlch) special notification published in the Nashville News: “In accordance with Section 4, of Article 3, of the Constftuion of the State of Michigan, and Act 106, Public Acts of 1909, the Board of Registration of said Village will register the names of all women possessing the qualifications of male electors who make personal application for such registration; provided, that all such applicants must own property assessed for taxes within said village...”. (This was two years before Michigan granted full suf­ frage to women, and predated by nearly four years the adoption of the 19th amendment to the U.S. Constituion, giving the vote to women nationwide. The ballot question facing Nashville voters on December 4, 1916, was: “Shall a village Joan of twenty-two thousand, four hundred dollars for paving purposes be authorized?” The measure carried by the necessary two-thirds margin, there being 242 “yes” votes and 110 “no”. Three days after the favorable decision, the council approving paying W. J. Sherman Co. $50 to “prepare detailed plans, specifications and estimates and perform all engineering services required in advance of the placing of the work under contract with good responsible contractors.” Specifics of the project were hashed out in sub­ sequent council meetings, and involved resciding a January resolution in favor of a March 19th version. The burning questions seemed to center on how wide the new street should be. Any differences of opinion are not recorded for posterity, but the measurements established in the final resolution adopted by the council called for a 48-foot width from Church alley to Church Street; 42-foot width from Church Street to the railroad tracks; and 30 feet wide form there to Quaker Brook bridge. To simplify the matter, the project was divided into three paving districts. Necessary public hearings for suggestions and ob­ jections were conducted in April. Bids on the project were let on May 5, specifying “approximately 9,690 square yards of brick pavement on concrete foundation.” Four firms met the Mfty 31 bidding deadline. They were: Hilding & Rabe; Marsman & Green; W. B.' Seam on & Son; and Barnes & O’Neal. On June 7, the paving job within 100 council awarded the contract working days. Cost was to be to the Grand Rapids - based approximately $27,000. Farmers and Merchants Marsman & Green, who had agreed to complete the Continued next page — A xerox copy of the original 1916 petition to pave Main ain Street enhances faintly-penciled signatures of 44 eminent Nashville citizens. The document now is in the possession of Vern Staup, whose father, Pearl, was one of the signers. Led by Village President Wm. Liebhauser, the council acted on the petition, and 14 months later the street was paved from Church alley to Quaker Brook. Women were allowed to vote in the paving bond election. MVHS Class of “81 WIN A FREE Graduation Centerpiece... Just by you or your parents coming in and registering your name. DRAWING WILL BE HELD... MAY 29th at... MAPLE LEAF FLORIST "THE SHOP WITH THE PERSONAL TOUCH" 311 N.. MAIN ST.... NASHVILLE,, Ml.. (Next to Putnam Library) We Deliver... 852-9610... Anytime! �Bank of Nashville in July 1917 were “the highest ana best bidders for $22,400 paving bonds... bearing interest at 5 percent semi­ annually,’’ according to official village minutes. Marsman and company began working on the Nash­ ville project on July 9. A gang of more than 50 men were employed to lay Ironside brick made by the Vitrified Brick Co. of Terre Haute, Indiana. Difficulty in recruiting sufficient help delayed progress but the project was completed on October 22, 1917, ending for Nashville’s business district the seasonal afflictions of dust and mud associated with early dirt streets. The brick surface con­ tinued to serve the village until August 1949 when Globe Construction Co. of Kalamazoo applied two coats of bituminous aggregate over the old brick pavement, making a smooth top covering about three inches in thickness. “The stretch paved is .393 Bran on SWIMMING POOLS DO-IT-YOURSELF ERG S>T 7Ae EASIES T POOlS TALL/" >(616)963-0433 Financing Available! ACOflIA inc. The Maple Valley News, Nashville, Tuesday, May 19,1981 — Page 5 of a mile and averge width is 47 feet,” reported the Nashlle News on August 25, 1949. “Contract cost of the project was something close' to $70,000 but the village pays only a portion of the cost. With the state highway department standing the shot on a 25-foot strip down the center and 15 percent of the remaining area to the curbs, the village will be nicked for less than $5,000.” At the time of the 1949 upgrading of Main Street, there were still living in the village at least a few of the 44 signers ofthe original paving petition which had started the ball of progress rolling back in 1916. On that early document, the following names are legible: C. L. Glasgow; C. M. Putnam; C. A. Hough; F. E. Fuller; Chris Marshall; H. G. Hale, H. E. Downing; Wm. Feighner; C. P. Sprague; Jim Taylor; H. C. Glasner; O. M. McLaughlin; A. C. Buxton; E. V. Barker; L. Sampson; Green & Son; J. Caley & Son; Mrs. M. E. Larkin; Phil Dahlhouser; Von W. Furniss; Wolcott and Son; J. Caley & Son; A. N. Appelman; Len W. Feighner; Mrs. E. Stratton; Dr. F. F. Shilling; H. L. Walrath; Chas. Mix; Dr. E. T. Morris; O. D. Freeman; Henry Roe; C. W. Olmstead; J. G. Deeds; Wm. Irland; F. M. Quick; T. C. Downing; P. A. Staup; Dr. B. E. Miller; F. E.- Van Orsdal; Albert Lentz; Mrs. L. W. Feighner; A. G. Murray; Dan Clever; Frank Kellogg; and L. E. Lentz. Primarily merchants and professional men, most of the signers were associated with Main Street businesses or owned property along the thoroughfare. Nashville Christian Academy softball team wins second spot in state tourney The Nashville Christian Academy Boys’ Softball team claimed a second place trophy in a statewide softball tournament Friday, May 8. Ten teams participated in the double elimination contest held at Bailey Park in Battle Creek. They tourney was sponsored by the Michigan Christian Athletic Association. The Nashville team defeated Taylor Christian and West Highland Christian Academy. The local team was defeated by Taylor Center Christian Academy, who were first place winners. In addition to the team trophy, the Nashville boys are proud of a smaller trophy broght home by pitcher Earl Bair. He was named the most valuable player at the event. Health Department Claiming second place trophy in a statewide softball tourney on May 8 was the Nashville Christian Academy team. Holding the trophy is Trevor Talmage. Other team members are, kneeling from left: Brett Jones, Paul Wolcott, Shannon Childs, Tim Swift and John Nichols. Standing from left: Ray Ashcraft, Vai Roush, Scott Davis, Earl Bair, Richie Davis, Kendrew Mueller and Jerry Zinger. Bair also claimed a trophy as most valuable player at the event. Barry-Eaton District Health Department an­ nounces its hours for May: Walk-in hours for coun­ seling, supplies and Action - Ads pregnancy testing, as well as appointments with our nurse SWIMMING POOLS: Best deal in the county and for dopractitioner, are 11:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Tuesdays and it-yourselfers the easiest to Wednesdays in Hastings. install. Financing now Evening clinic hours by available. Acoma, Inc., 1­ appointment only the second 616-963-0433. (4-21N) and fourth Tuesdays from 6 ATTENTION WORKING PARENTS: Wanted - baby­ to 9 p.m. Call 945-9516. for in- sitting jobs for the summer formation or appointments. by two girls, 17 and 16, in Teens welcome. Fees on a your home our ours. Nash­ sliding scale based on in­ ville area. Phone 852-9805, Nashville. (6-30) come. (Maple Valley News photo by Susan Hinckley) Early Deadline! Due to the Memorial Day Holiday all ads and news copy must be in our office by ... FRIDAY, MAY 22,12 noon. 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Nashville, Tuesday, May 19, 1981 — Page 6 M.V. school board sells Kellogg relocatable classroom At the regular meeting of the Maple Valley Board of Education held Monday, May 11th action was taken to accept the high bid for the Kellogg Reloctable Classroom submitted by Cedric Root (Wheaton Road Church of Christ) in the amount of $4,015.00. It is planned that the unit will be removed from the present site during the summer months. A general discussion was held regarding the University of Michigan Bureau of School Services accreditation report. Superintendent Wolff stated that he had talked with Dr. Ray Kehoe, University of Michigan Consultant, and the Maple Valley High School is accredited. It was pointed out that the school district needs to work toward employment of a full time librarian again as well as the employment of at least a full time counsellor. To meet the criteria as set by the University of Michigan the school district should be employing two full time counsellors. The board members voted not to approve a request from Pastor Roscoe, representing the Nashville Baptist Church, to meet at noon hour with students from his church who attend Maple Valley Jr-Sr High School. Approval was given to accept 1981-82 school calendar which shows 184 work days for teaching staff with 181 days in session for students. The school year will begin with in-service meeting on Monday, August 31st and students will begin school on September 1st. Superintendent Wolff reports that the grievance regarding extended medical insurance coverage for teacher Nancy Bradley has been forwarded to the American Arbitration Association by Jean Cusick BARRY COUNTY EXTENSION SERVICE o Monday, June 1-8 p.m. 4-H Advisory Council meeting, Kardel Hall, Charlotte Fairgrounds. Tuesday, June 2-7:30 p.m. 4-H Grand River Canoe Trip, meet at Tecumseh Park, Lansing. Thursday, June 4-7:30 p.m. 4-H Horse Bowl, Kardel Hall, Charlotte Fairgrounds. Friday, June 5 - 9:30 a.m. - 4 p.m. Horseback Riding for Hanidcappers, Meadowview School, Packard Hwy., Charlotte. Saturday, June 6 - 9-11 a.m. 4-H Market Lamb Weigh-in, Charlotte Fairgrounds. GRAND OPENING ----- SPECIAL— Perm $2000 (Includes cut and set) Wednesday - Senior Citizens Day Call For Appointment ^'Clip Joint Hair Shapes Up Here 340 W. Main, Vermontville Phone 726-1463 representing the local teacher association and Eaton County Education Association. The grievance involves a request from the local association to grant pro-rated sick leave coverage for Nancy Bradley who is on a voluntary leave of absence. Her sick leave days ran out March 6, 1981; and the school district discontinued insurance coverage March 31, 1981 based upon advice from the school attorney. The board members voted not to allow additional compensation or released compensation time for six Maplewood elementary teachers on February 4, when the elementary librarian was absent and the students could not go to the library. The amount of time involved for each teacher was approximately twenty minutes. Denial was based upon the opinion that the current library operation doesn’t come under the master contract as related to additional compensation. A general discussion was held regarding possible revision of the elementary elementar report cards. This matter was tabled and will be referred to the professional study committee for further consideration. The com­ mittee will make a report at the regular meeting of the board of education on June 8. Mr. Hartenburg gave a summary of the Maple Valley Office Education Advisory Committee meeting. He reported that the state will provide funds for word processing equipment which would be Action-Ads SENIOR PORTRAITS: 1982 grads check our early bird special for May and June. Indoor and-or environmental settings. Quality work for reasonable prices. Bill Richards Studio, 250 S. Main, Vermontville, 726-1340, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Closed Monday, (eow) YARD & PORCH SALE: May 21 and 22, 9 to 4. Large collection Avon bottles, clothing, infant thru size 6, lots of mens and womens assorted sizes. Record player, records and other misc. 121 Kellogg, Nashville. on a fund matching basis. This will be a program of­ fered through the Eaton Intermediate vocational education .program. Mr. Hartenburg is to make a further report at the June meeting regarding the development of such a program and related costs involved. Approval was given for the installation of a four yard dumpster at the Jr. - Sr. High School at a cost of $50.00 per month. Considering the cost at the Castleton-Maple Grove transfer - recycling station along with the ad- ditional custodial hours involved on Saturday, it is financially advisable to install the dumpster, school officials said. The board members ap­ proved the recommendation from Kim Hansen to accept the low bid from Bosker Brick for the purchase of eight replacement doors at the Jr-Sr High School at a total cost of $1,022. A short discussion was held regarding the possibility of contracting with either Hastings or Lakewood to continue Vermontville news By Esther Shepard The Kalamo Historical Society will meet at the Township Hall at 6:30 p.m. May 26 (Tuesday) with a potluck supper. Mrs. Almia Dooling and Mrs. Nellie Mahar were in Lake Odessa and visited at the home of Alice and John Hynes; Alice lived on Kelly some years ago. Ruth Anderson and Marge Slout visited Mrs. Almia Dooling one day last week. Sunday, May 24, Memorial Union Services will be held at the Congregational Church. On Memorial Day, Monday, May 25, the legion Benedicts have new grandson Born to Mr. and Mrs. Leroy Wion of N. Man­ chester, Ind. (former Ver­ montville residents) was a 9 lb., 4 oz. boy, 22% inches long, named Thomas Lee. Timothy, Tammie and Tara are his brother and sisters at home. Grandparents are Mr. and Mrs. Harold Benedict of Vermontville and Mr. and Mrs. Talbert Wion of Ver­ sailles, Ohio. The baby was born at 6:45 a.m. May 18. will meet at the bank corner at 10 a.m. and march from there to the Memorial Basket at at the First First Congregational Church, and from there to Woodlawn Cemetery. Mrs. Nellie Mahar left April 29 for her son’s home (Tom and Pat (Firestone) Mahar) near Traverse City for the wedding of their daughter, Annette, to David Andres. She also met her great-grandchild of Mr. and Mrs. David Majszak and returned home Tuesday, May 12. Mrs. Ava Kroger and Mrs. Iva Rogers attended the Eaton County Retired Teachers potluck Tuesday, May 12 at the Grand Ledge Library. Around 150 persons at­ tended the open house for Ava Kroger Sunday p.m. Those attending besides Vermontville friends came from Hastings, Eaton Rapids, Charlotte, East Leroy, Ionia, Lansing, Olivet, Bellevue, Monroe and Nashville. Alumni invited to meet with Class of ‘26 Alumni of Maple Valley who would like to meet with Nashville’s Class of ’26 are invited to attend a 3 p.m. reunion Saturday, May 23 prior to the Alumni Banquet. The class of ’26 reunion will be held at the home of Arthur and Margaret (Furniss) Bateman, 336 Queen St., Nashville. ATTENTION RESIDENTS OF VERMONTVILLE: The Fire Department will be testing the Civil Defense siren at 12 noon on the first Saturday of the month. (5-27) 1981 Opening Womens operation of the night school program. Both Hastings and Lakewood will be contracted again regarding the general program which either of them could provide here at Maple Valley, and a report will be made at the June meeting. Senior Darla Sherman along with her date for the prom and one other couple expressed their concerns related to action taken by the building administrators not allowing Darla and her date to attend the prom Saturday night because of the fact she had not obtained a guest pass for her date. Darla stated that she had returned the R.S.V.P. form to representatives of the junior class which she felt was adequate. Mr. Hartenburg stated that guest passes have been required for all dances at Maple Valley for several years. It was suggested by the board to indicate on the prom invitations that a guest pass must be obtained before bringing a guest to the prom. The board members approved the employment of the following personnel for the federally funded summer Title I reading program as recommended by director William Christensen. Four teachers will be involved in the program including Jean St. Andrew; Mary Gauss; Norma Sherman; and Cathy VanderMolen. The eight teacher aides will include Kim Zemke, Kim Hosey, Cathy Trumble,, Karen Christensen, Eric Wolff, Becky Cowell, Pam Knoll, and Jeff Christensen. The program will begin June 5th and end June 26th. General fund bills in the amount of $27,270.41 were approved for payment. The May 1st payroll in the amount of $87,236.41 was approved for payment and transfer to the payroll ac­ count. Ball Gloves Bats as • Seeds i • Uu • G«rass Sceed * Fishing Supplies SLOW-PITCH Softball Tournament JUNE 6 and 7 ST!hl Brush Cutters Entry fee... $6500 ... plus 2 new balls CHECK IT OUT!!! For information call DAN DOWNING ... (517)852-9564 Wagner PAINT SPRAYERS ARCHERY - Jennings & Proline A HSAHRVDILWLEAR 105 N. Main SPORTING Phone 852-0713 �The Maple Valley News, Nashville, Tuesday, May 19,1981 — Page? Maplewood students present musical for "mom & v» 5SN by Susan Hinckley My Life” musical featured “Mothers are the nicest colorfully costumed children people we know; perhaps portraying all sorts of furry that’s why we love them so.” and feather friends. In ad­ That was the message dition, there were five frogs, behind a Wednesday af­ an alligator, a snake and a ternoon performance by bug. Matt Bowen played the kindergartners in the part of a straw-hatted far­ morning and afternoon mer who individually classes of Linda Jones at escorted his barnyard Maplewood School in Ver­ menagerie on stage. montville. Then there was Kyle The “Mom, You Light Up Booher, who as Fairy ^Jss ss “t’S *S s*‘? ftsS Godfather admonished Little Rabbit Foo Foo (Debbie Villanueva) not to “bop” six little field mice on the head. Joshua Kutinsky portrayed a top-hatted magician in “Stay on the Sunnyside,” a selection featuring three rabbits and a road runner. Other characters in the various medleys included five little monkeys, six little ducks and five little birds. Teacher Linda Jones was assisted in costuming and directing the youngsters by Gayl Venman, an occupational therapist. The show was widely attened by parents, especially moms, and a few grand­ mothers. Several younger brothers and sisters of the performers also were on hand for the event. The show concluded with the entire cast chimining in on a spirited version of “The The five little blue birds sing their song, as teacher Linda Jones leads. 55^ }•** * •k a»»J r fej ^Si. Gayl Venman, occupational therapist, helped dress the youngsters for the show. Here she works on costuming “monkeys." A large audience was on hand to watch Joshua Kutinsky, magician, and his rabbits. Maple Valley News hpotos by Susan Hinckley) n» » ■talk *’«1 st jj 'i® iiii or Wood” ^^/D 3 Ista Mat a Ina Mffiii In zcitjt? Kyle Booher, Fairy God­ father, waits his turn to perform. nrtihrfi CARD OF THANKS Many, many thanks to all of our family, friends and neighbors for the care and concern shown by the floral tributes, memorial donations, cards, food, prayers, and thoughtful words bestowed upon us at the death of our beloved Kenyon. Your thoughtfulness will never be forgotten. God bless you all. Hildred Peabody Nancy and John Leindecker and Family Becky and Paul Strange and Family Douglas Kelsey CARD OF THANKS We would like to thank all the band members, band boosters, and everyone who worked so hard to make the pancake dinners at the fire barn during Festival such a success. And a very special thank you to Judy Terpening. Sincerely, Delores Knoll and Nancy Brown at ifiallGte Birds, waiting in the “wings" to go on stage, try their wings for size. MEMORIAL DAY FLOWERS and WREATHS We’re now taking orders for Memorial Day mixed pots, cemetery wreaths and cut flower arrangements. 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The students have spent several days preparing their resume, writing a letter Of application, filling out ap­ plication blanks, and getting mentally prepared for the job interview. The students were also responsible for setting up their own in- terview appointment, and will be evaluated by the interviewer on their ap­ pearance, language usage, knowledge and skills, and attitude. Mrs. Watson and the class would like to thank the in­ terviewers for their cooperation in assisting with the project. We believe the opportunity to “practice” the interview will be beneficial in their future job search. MV Athletic Boosters present check to school for sports program — Supt. of Schools Carroll Wolff accepted a check for $1,447.46 Wednesday from the Maple Valley Athletic Boosters to help pay for the winter sports program at MVHS. Making the presentation was Cherie Everett, MVAB treasurer. The check represents proceeds of the Thursday night weekly bingo games being conducted by the MVAB at Maplewood School in Vermontville. Since school budget cuts slashed into the athletic program last year, the Athletic Boosters have conducted various fund drives and money-making projects to support school sports. (Maple Valley News photo by Susan Hinckley) Farmer's Feed Service Your Complete Headquarters For Feed Seed Fertilizer Pet Foods wehaveTXAWN AND GARDEN SUPPLIES Farmer’s Feed Service Phone 945-9926 1006 E. Railroad purina! chows I Seniors in the Office Block program taught by Mrs. Audrey Watson at Maple Valley High School participated Tuesday in mock job interviews conducted as part of their training. Several business owners, managers and administrators volunteered to conduct the interviews. Seen enacting a group interview with seniors (from left) Penny Cheeseman, Becky Cowell and Tracey Wawiernia is Kenneth F. Meade, Sr., administrator of Jackson Osteopathic Hospital in Jackson. , Forum com. from front page discipline and supervision were cited by Bryan as contributing to vandalism, while Meade concurred that there was a shortage of teachers and supervisors, plus a lack of parental concern. “I’ll bet half the parents in this community haven’t been in this school in years,” said Meade. “They don’t know that the seats are torn up and that the doors in the restrooms are down.” One lady in the audience drew the candidates’ at­ tention to damage stage curtains hanging in the school auditorium. “Turn around and look behind you,” she advised the can­ didates seated on the stage. Tobias'and Wineman both stressed the need for parental, administrative and board support for teachers in disciplinary matters. “Morale is down in the student body and the faculty, and it shows,” observed Wineman. The pros and cons of ex­ tracurricular activities and the athletic program received a good share of attention at the forum. All the candidates agreed that given an absolute choice, the after-school events would have to bow to basic education. “None of our sports is self­ supporting now because people can’t afford to go to the games,” noted Shaw. (Maple Valley Newt photo by Susan Hinckley) See the house that the students built Maple Valley Buildings Trades class will be holding an open house on Tuesday, May 26. The house is located at Fuller Heights sub-division on M-79. Students will be on hand to take you through the building and answer any questions you may have concerning the house, from 8:30 to 11:00 a.m., 12:30 to 3:00 p.m. and 6:30 to 9:00 p.m. Students hope you will attend. Tobias said there was enough community interest in sports to maintain the programs by contribution, without using school funds. (The Maple Valley Athletic Boosters recently have raised monies for some school sports programs by donation and projects.) Maple Valley Schools “Unless you’ve been in sports, it’s hard to un­ LUNCH MENU derstand what benefits there Monday, May 25 are in an athletic program,” NO SCHOOL, Memorial said Meade, adding that he Day. had learned valuable lessons Tuesday, May 26 on the football field at Fishwich, Tarter Sauce, MVHS. “But when push Cabbage Salad, Pears, Milk. comes to shove, basic needs Wednesday, May 27 of education are going to Lasagna, Corn, Peaches, win.” Peanut Butter Sandwich, Hubka suggested cutting Milk. back on the cost of sports by Thursday, May 28 developing an intramural Hot Dogs, Potato Salad, program, including Satur­ Baked Beans, Applesauce, day morning football with Milk. volunteer coaches and Friday, May 29 returning to “sandlot” Pizza, Peas, Pears, baseball. Cookie, Milk. “Even with cuts, we’re going to still have some good The Maplewood PTO basic educaion,” predicted business meeting and Tobias. But Meade election of officers, May 21st disagreed. “If the millage at 7 p.m. at the school. doesn’t pass, who makes the decision what to cut?” he Band Awards Banquet asked. “If we cut down to a Thursday, May 21, 6:30 p.m., certain point, we don’t have High School cafeteria. Bring a school system. Without the dish to pass, meat dish, table millage we’re dead.” service and family. �The Maple Valley News, Nashville, Tuesday, May 19,1981 — Page 9 M.V. studies possible cuts in elementary program Lions win doubleheader *5 5^5? JJ> s ft< s ** is^ M ’*!» F»*ikM«wite •nb«nwsfih!J!f Lvgnai^HMtnigii ■C«VJMf*Minikwi afcfaglitar. Itlwlllil Mill (Note: The following in­ formation is the first article in a series of three articles of information regarding school conditions. This ar­ ticle will deal with conditions and information relating to the operation of the elementary schools in the Maple Valley Schools.) On May 13, concerned citizens, board members, representatives of the MVEA and administrators met in a workshop meeting to discuss concerns and the coming millage election on June 8. Since the beginning of the 1979-1980 school year, reductions in staff have been made in addition to the reductions caused by lower enrollment. These include: one teaching position in the elementary art program, one teaching position in the elementary gym program, % teaching position in the elementary reading help, one teaching position Special Education consultant, 1% teaching positions all elementary counselors, % position director of special education (still filled on a part-time basis), one position - school nurse, one position - teacher’s aide, five hours per week in total secretarial elementary time, three half days per week less library time in Vermontville, library book purchases reduced $600, one portable classroom closed and sold, and one portable classroom closed. Pending the millage outcome and the financial picture at that time, the following reductions have been considered for the school year 1981-1982: 2% teaching positions elementary classes, one M.V. school calendar 1981-82 In-service training for all teachers .Monday, August 31,1981 School year begins all-day session Tuesday, September 1,1981 Labor Day - no school Monday, 'September 7,1981 End offirstmarking period Friday, October 16,1981 School in a.m. only, parent-teacher conferences (1:00 - 4:00and6:00-10:00) Thursday, October22,1981 Parent-teachers conferences (8:00a.m. - 1:00p.m >... Friday, October 23,1981 Thanksgiving Day, no school. .Thursday, November 26,1981 No school Friday, November 27,1981 End ofsecond marking period .. .Friday, November 27,1981 Christmas recess begins at end ofschool day Friday, December 18,1981 School resumes Monday, January 4,1982 End of first semester - no school Records: 8:00 - 11:30 a.m. In-Service 1:00 - 3:00 p.m 7... .Friday, January 22,1982 Second semester begins Monday, January 25,1982 End offourth marking period Friday, March 5,1982 School in a.m. only, parent-teacher conferences 1:00 - 3:30 p.m Friday, March 12,1982 Spring recess begins at close ofschool day Friday, April 2,1982 Good Friday April 9,1982 ..... April 11,1982 Easter Sunday a School resumes Monday, April 12,1982 End offifth marking period Friday, April 23,1982 . Memorial Day - no school Monday, May 31,1982 Last day of school School in session 8:25 - 11:25 a.m. Records 1:00- 3:00 p.m Wednesday, June 9,1982 u- IbteiW e h5i» » l* ^«lk>Mi __« JR H 4 iii4l!’i iii4l dh CAR WASH UNDER NEW MANAGEMENT Eric & Marilyn Wright I* f iiiiiui ■ i> aId**! v •i VERMONTVILLE X^ Lots of Hof Water! Still Only... 50 . teaching position - reading, two teaching positions special education (one elementary and one secon­ dary), three positions teacher aides (one elementary, two secondary), V& positions - all library aides (this will close all the elementary libraries), one position - custodian in Nash­ ville, one position - reduction in administrative staffby not replacing Mr. Jacoby retiring community school director, library book purchases eliminated in total, reduce custodial supplies in all building 25 percent, reduce elementary teaching supplies 33 percent, and reduce elementary student supplies 33 percent. Class sizes would vary from grade to grade but the above reductions based on the current projected enrollment could cause classes as large as 33 in some lower grades and might necessitate combined sports Three M.V. girls earn metals at Dewitt regionals Maple Valley girls track team traveled to De Witt Saturday, May 16, 1981, to participate in the Regional track meet. We had seven girls com­ peting. Three girls came home with medals. Shirley Heinberger received a 6th place medal in the discus with her best throw of the year of 92’1”. Melissa Coff­ man tied for 5th place in the 220 law hurdles with a time of 32.2. Kathy Gaedert came in 4th in the 100 meter dash with a, time of 12 seconds. Brenda Browne extended the long jump school record from 14’10%” to 15’1%” but because of the stiff com­ petition did not place in the top 7. The 880 relay team of Brenda Browne, Melissa Coffman, Melanie Rogers and Kathy Gaedert lowered the school record time from 1:55.9 to 1:54.8. Again because of the strong competition did not place in the top 6. Kari Kraai, running one leg of the 440 relay and Tracy Symonds in the shot put also competed for Maple Valley. There were 18 teams competing at Regionals. Maple Valley placed 16th with a point total of 6% points. Maple Valley girls track team traveled to Lakeview last Tuesday. Lakeview won Guys & Gals GET READY FOR i / * KJ: s»x; ■’^ GRADUATION CALL FOR AN APPOINTMENT... NOW i Scanty Shop 1575 Main, Vermontville, Ml. Phone 726-0330 classrooms with two grades in the same room. Regarding transportation, the two shuttle trips used to transport students between the elementary building in Nashville would be discontinued. No students within the village limits would be picked up at their residence. Children will have to walk further to meet the bus allowing the tran­ sportation program to cut approximately 10,440 miles from the usual bus routes. After making these reductions it will still be necessary to make further reductions in the amount of $112,236 from state aid loss for transportation which will be from the instructional program, building and grounds and maintenance budgets. (Article written by elementary principals Bill Christensen and Howard Yost.) the meet with a score of 87­ 35. Girls placing for Maple Vallfey were: Discus - 1st Shirley Heinberger; shot put - 1st Shirley Heinberger; 3rd Dawn Munn; long jump 1st Brenda Browne; high jump 1st Melissa Coffman; 100 yd. dash - 2nd Kathy Gaedert; mile run - 3rd Sherry Kraai; 220 low hurdles - 1st Melissa Coffman; 880 run - 2nd Becky Eaton; 3rd Tari Swift. Maple Valley girls track team lost to Lakewood last Thursday night by a score of 69-52. Maple Valley girls placing were: Shot put - 2nd Tracy Symonds; 3rd Shirley Heinberger; discus 2nd Shirley Heinberger; 3rd Dawn Munn; high jump - 1st Melissa Coffman; long jump - 1st Brenda Browne, 2nd Melanie Rogers; 110 low hurdles - 1st Kelley Mac­ Donald; 100 yd. dash - 1st Kathy Gaedert; 880 relay - Track results Maple Valley 53, Lakeview 79. Discus , Brooke (MV) 133’5”; Shot Put, Travoli (MV) 41’4%”; 120 H.H., Hummel (MV) 16.6; 1 mile, Halsey (MV) 4:51.8; 880 run, Beachneau (MV) 2:13.7; 2 Mile, Halsey (MV) 10:41.4. Maple Valley 78, Lakewood 52. Discus , Brooke (MV) 137’8%”; Shot Put, Travoli (MV) 40’8%”;* Long Jump, Reid (MV) 16’11”; Pole Vault, Sutfin (MV) 9’; 120 H.H. Pomeroy (MV) 19.38; 880 Relay, Furlong, Snyder, Braden, Reid (MV) 1:44.8; 1 Mile, Halsey (MV) 4:54.7; 330L.H., Braden (MV) 43.76; 220 yd. dash, Furlong (MV) 26.4; 2 Mile, Halsey (MV) 10:46.0. Regionals Saturday. Congratulations to Tom Brooke for placing 4th in the discus and setting a new School record with a throw of 138’10”. . at Montabella The varsity baseball team another strong pitching improved its league record performance by throwing a to 4-6 (6-9 overall) with a two-hitter in the night cap. doubleheader victory over He struck out 10 and walked Montabella by the scores of four. Eric Wolff had two hits 11-2 and 3-2. in the second game (5 inning The Lions again received contest). Jeff Weiler and strong pitching per­ Walt Maurer also mustered formances from the Maurer a hit apiece. brothers, Walt and Newman. The Lions play Portland in Walt evened his record at 4-4 a doubleheader on Monday by tossing a 6 hitter in the and then take on the Olivet opening game. He struck out Eagles in their pre-district 5 and walked 3. He was game on Friday. The contest supported by a 9 hit attack with Olivet will be played in led by Mike Kelly. Tony Vermontville beginning at Dunkelberger and Eric Wolff 4:30 p.m. with two hits apiece. One of Dunkelberger’s hits was a two-run home run in the fifth inning. Big yields Newman Maurer turned in plus total Jr. High track results The results of the Jr. High Track meet with Bellevue May 13 are: BOYS Maple Valley 79, Bellevue 53. Records were set by: Jess • Bahs, high jump, 5’4”; Robert Browne, 100 m dash, 12.01; Jim Symonds, 440 yd. dash, 58.56; 440 yd relay team, 50.03; Jeff Hamilton, 75 m dash,' 9.9; Jeff Hamilton, tied pole vault, 10’.GIRLS Maple Valley 54, Bellevue 66. Records were set' by: Tracy Beachnau, high jump, 4’4”; 880 yd. relay team, 2.03.6; Jill Peake, 100 m dash, 14.37; Christe Antcliff, 440 yd. dash, 73.3; Heather Christe, 75 m dash, 11.27; Tracy Spillane, 220 yd. dash, 29.77; mile relay team, 4:59.1; 440 yd. relay team, 57.01. 1st M.V. Brenda Browne, Melissa Coffman, Melanie Rogers, Kathy Gaedert; 440 relay 1st M.V. Brenda Browne, Melanie Rogers, Kari Kraai, Kathy Gaedert; 220 yd low hurdles - 2nd Kelly MacDonald; 3rd Melissa Smith; 880 yd. run - 3rd Becky Eaton; 220 yd. dash 3rd Kelley Mac Donald; mile relay 1st M.V. Brenda Browne, Sherry Kraai, Melanie Rogers, Melissa Coffman. DEKALB. XL-25a Standability, stress tolerance and outstanding yields add up to a real YIELDPLUS winner. It does everything right, everywhere. Call your DEKALB dealer today. Farmer’s Feed SERVICE 1006 E. Railroad St HASTINGS Phone 945-9926 DEKALB is a registered brand name Numbers designate hybrids 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, Tuesday, May 19, 1981 — Page 10 Council sets fee for swim pool fills Nashville swimming pool owners will pay a flat $25 fee this year, if they want their pool partially or completely filled from a village fire hydrant. The fee must be paid in advance, decreed the village council in a resolution adopted Thur­ sday. Based on a 10,000gallon pool, it would cost an owner on the municipal water system $23.10 to do the same job with his garden hose. Nashville currently charges a metered water usage rate of 65 cents per 1,000 gallons. However, the municipal sewer use rate of $1.66 per thousand also is computed on the number of gallons of metered water, based upon the theory that water entering a home normally exits via the sewer system. The council agreed that swimming pools are an exception to this rule, but officials said the village’s 1980 sewer ordinance does not permit charge ad­ justments to be made. In earlier years, allowances sometimes were made on sewer bills for residents who used large quantities of water for lawns, gardens and pools. Under the resolution adopted Thursday, the village Dept, of Public Works will handle pool­ filling jobs at the request of the owner, who must be present during the operation. Leon Frith, head of the DPW, said that only one employee will be required for a pool filling, provided that the owner also is on hand. For all your INSURANCE NEEDS See or Call TERESA JONES TRUMBLE AGENCY ^Auto-Owners Insurance Vermontville n. 517-7264634 or 7264566 “By the time he (DPW worker) gets the hose out, and hooks it up to the hydrant, he’d spend a good hour on the job,” said Frith. “You’re looking at labor (costs) of roughly $10 per hour just for manpower.” He estimated wages and fringe benefits. Village officials are hoping the $25 fee will discourage pool owners from calling the DPW for partial fills. “If they only need a little water (to cap off their pool), let them run it through their water meter,” said Village President Harold Christiansen. The benefit to pool owners is using the hydrant method instead of their garden hose is convenience, noted the council. They estimated it might take two or three days to fill an average-sized pool with a garden hose. “If they want us to fill their pool, this ($25 fee) is it,” said Trustee John Hughes. Trustee Carl Tobias pointed out that the resolution adopted Thursday is not mandating how the pools must be filled but is merely a provision to give the owners a choice. “Whichever they decide, to do, the option is theirs,” commented Tobias. The cost of water also came under fire in another discussion at Thursday’s council meeting. Hughes reported that he recently had been asked by Elwood Halsey, owner of Nashville Coin Laundry, if the village allowed special water rates for volume users. “There is no provision in our water ordinance for special rates for commercial users,” said Hughes. He added that after reviewing the law and talking to other people, he could not see making any exceptions. Bruce Kuffer, regional consultant for William & Works, engineers on Nash­ ville’s 1974 municipal water project, noted that the old philosophy was to give discount rates to a volume user, but that today’s theory is one of conservation of resources. “The philosophy now is to curtail, not to en­ courage use,” observed Kuffer. Trustee Robert Fueri, Jr., expressed concern that not allowing commercial discounts on water might price the laundromat out of business. “I don’t want to see any more empty buildings in town,” said Fueri. But Hughes said Halsey had given no indication that he intended to go out of business because of water rates. In other business Thur­ sday, the council: Bushre Plumbing • • • • • • Residential Repair • Installation New Construction • Remodeling Sewer and Drain Work Water Heaters • Water Softeners Gas Piping • Pipe Handrails Welding FOR ALL YOUR PLUMBING & PIPING NEEDS Call... Carl Bushre — LICENSED MASTER PLUMBER — 726-0036 — Received ah engineering plan prepared by Williams & Works for a 5foot widening of Reed Street from Lentz Street to Carl’s Market, to establish a pedestrain and bike path on the north side of the road­ way. The bituminous mat is expected to be an expansion of an already-planned repaving of Reed Street follwoing installation of municipal sewer lines there this summer. — Approved a change order on sewer project contract No. 1 with Dunigan Bros., of Jackson, to replace 1,158 linear feet of 12-inch storm sewer on Lentz Street at the cost of $16,212 plus five manholes at $800 each. The old storm drain, which had no manhole access, lies in the path of a new sewer line to be installed along Lentz Street by Dunigan, as part of Nashville’s $4.8 million sewer expansion project now underway in the village. — Approved appointments of Leon Frith and Arden Schantz of the village DPW to be lateral line inspectors for the new sewer system. — Referred to the council’s Ordinance and Zoning committee a request from Richard McCartney and Pat O’Reilly of Lake Odessa to a establish pinball recreation center in the old car wash building on South Main Street. The committee will report back to council after reviewing village Ordinance 19, a law adopted in 1906 to regulate “the keeping of billard and pool rooms, bowling and ball alleys, and other resorts of like character within the corporate limits of Nashvile.” — Heard a report from a special committee appointed last month to check on the number of home businesses operating in the vilage’s residential districts. The committee reported finding more than 20 such operations, but noted that most were pre-existing to Nashville’s Zoning Or­ dinance adopted in January 1977. The committee recommended no action to be taken against those currently operating businesses in R-l districts. — Accepted an offer of $150 from North American Hydro Corp. of Wautoma, Wisconsin, for an old turbine at the site of Nashville Roller Mills, a facility that was bought and razed by the village in the 1970’s. — Adopted a March 1981 revised edition of the Michigan Uniform Traffic Code for village use. Nashville Village Council — MINUTES OF REGULAR MEETING — The regular meeting of the Nashville Village Council held April 23, 1981 at 7:00 p.m. at the Community Center in Nashville was called to order by President Harold Christiansen. Present were Rizor, Fueri, Frith, Babcock, Tobias and Hughes. Also Village Attorney There’s a new commercial on T.V. It shows a mature woman having a temper tantrum because she refuses to handle another sloppy soap bar! I suppose everybody has to do their own thing, though, and her answer is the liquid soap dispenser at fifteen different prices. Well, let me tell you something, bar soap is still cheaper and it doesn’t end up a sloppy mess if it’s not left in the water. What’s cheaper yet? Make your own. Sound old-fashioned? You bet, and what’s more, it’s easy. Depending on the size of the bar you make, you can wind up with 12 bars (or balls if you like) of finely scented soap — suitable for all uses — at one-third the cost of the cheapest soap in the store. Here’s how: Hard Soap Dissolve one can of lye in one gallon of rain water (plain water works just as well). Put five lbs. of clear grease or 5% lbs. of scraps in one gallon water in a kettle. Bring to boil; then stir lye and water and pour into the grease and water. Let boil one hour; add lb. borax and boil until borax is dissolved. Pour into molds a little thicker than desired; it shrinks in drying. (These recipes sound like they’re out of Grandma’s old trunk, but they still work — the results are the same.) Here’s another: Toilet Soap Place 3 pts. cold water in iron kettle or earthen bowl; carefully add 1 can lye, stirring while it is being added. Cool the solution to lukewarm. Pour lye solution slowly into 5% lbs. melted fat, stirring mixture slowly for about 10-15 minutes or until well and evenly mixed. Pour into a mold lined with waxed paper. Cover and set in a warm place for several days. Cut into bars with fine wire. Perfumes such as oil of lemon, oil of geranium or oil of lavender may be added. Since the oil of lavender is stronger perfume, it may be used to cover up the smell of rancid or burned fat. Such perfumes should be stirred into the soap mixture after the lye is added to the, fat, before the soap is poured into the mold. Now it’s understandable that you might make a mistake on the first few attempts. Oh well, what the heck — keep trying. The dirt will still be there and the commercial will still be on. It’s fun, a little time con­ suming, but anything worth­ while is — and saving pen­ nies is worthwhile. It all works out. Oh, about the woman on T.V. — she’ll get over it! Next Week: A little something from my better half. Open house set for Todd Gearhart Todd will be graduating June 4, 1981 from Athens Area Schools. There will be an open house May 24 from 2 pm. - 8 p.m. at the home of his Grandma Martin, Brown Rd., Vermontville. All Todd’s friends are cordially invited. Action-Ads WANTED: Summer job by 14 year old girl, babysitting, mother’s helper, housework, or other odd jobs. 852-9695 or 852-0891, Nashville. (5-26) SEPTIC TANK CLEANING: Approved by Michigan Department of Health. Call Menzo Howe, Charlotte. Phone 543-0173. (tfn) EATON FEDERAL SAVINGS & LOAN Will Be CLOSED May 23 and 25 for Memorial Day Weekend David Dimmers was present. The minutes of the public hearing held April 9, 1981 and the last regular meeting were read and approved. Jim Markham from Condor Cable was present. Attorney Dimmers presented his comments on the CABLE TV ordinance. Ordinance then refered to Ordinance Committee for review. Motion by Hughes, supported by Fueri to send Linda Frith to Cable T.V. school in Lansing on May 1, 19B1, cost $45.00. All ayes, motion carried. Motion by Rizor, supported by Hughes to adopt a resolution to accept $8,384 in H.U.D. Funds to provide barrier access to the Putnam Public Library in Nash­ ville. $8,000 to be invested in a certificate of Deposit and $384 in a special savings account until needed. All ayes. Motion carried. Councilman Fueri presented petitions regarding the garbage ordinance adopted by the Village of Nashville. There was much discussion. Motion by Fueri, supported by Rizor that we investigate how obligated we are to our present sanitation contract and bring back to the next meeting to see how much we are bound by present sanitation contract. All ayes, motion carried. Motion to adjourn by Hughes, supported by Tobias. Meeting adjourned at 10:07 p.m. Harold Christiansen, President Date: May 14, 1981 Susan M. Corkwell, Clerk EATON COUNTY FARM AND HOME CALENDAR Friday, May 22- 9:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. 4-H Horseback Riding for Handicappers, Meadowview School, Packard Hwy., Charlotte. Saturday, May 23 -10 a.m. “Get Set Go” 4-H Rabbit Show, Commercial Building, Charlotte Fairgrounds. Saturday, May 23-9 a.m. - 4 p.m. 4-H Horse Clinic, Horse Ring, Charlotte Fairgrounds. Tuesday, May 26-7:30 p.m. 4-H Fair Entries workshop, 4-H Building, Fairgrounds. Wednesday, May 27 - 7:30 p.m. 4-H Livestock Quiz Bowl Organizational meeting, Cooperative Extension Office, 126 N. Bostwick, Charlotte. — Thursday, May 28 - 7-8:30 p.m. How to Grow Strawberries and Blueberries, Lowell Code farm, 3534 W. Kalamo Hwy., Charlotte. Open to public. Friday, May 29 - 9:30 a.m. - 4 p.m. 4-H Horseback Riding for Handicappers, Meadowview School, Packard Hwy., Charlotte. Saturday, May 30 -10 a.m. - 7 p.m. 4-H Grand River Canoe Trip, meet at Tecumseh Park, Lansing. 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 i ii j- 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 �The Maple Valley News, Nashville, Tuesday, May 19,1981 M.V. Jr.-Sr. High honor roll !WS WS SW w ss 7th GRADE Dave Tuckey, Scott Venton, Maryellen Powers, Nancy All A’s: Melissa Brenton, Julie Welcher, Kevin Wetzel, Schippel, Denise Shank, Polly Cook, Tammy Frith. Laura Williams. Robin Shilton, Denise Also named to the honor 8th GRADE Snowden, Cindy Symonds, roll: Candy Admire, Jamie All A’s: Jim Colby, y, Karen Tracy racy Symonds ymons, Jeff Appelman, Kelly Bachelder, Long, Dan Lykins, Dean Wendorf, Kim Youngs. Bob Carl, Heather Christie, Stewart. 11th GRADE Coleman, Stacy Matt 'Also named to the honor All A’s: Cindy Brumm, Conroy, Debbie Corkins, roll: Robert Adkins, Jess Pam Knoll, Eric Wolff. Mike Ells, Jackie Erwin, Bahs, Valerie Bell, Jim Also named to the honor Debbie Exelby, Jill Fender, Benit, Kim Best, Marcia roll were: Diane Andrews, Jordan Ferrier, Angela Bishop, Heather Brown,, Paul Barcroft, Jeff Beebe, Filter, Scott Flower, Tim Kyle Christopher, Vicky Pam Bell, Scott Benton, Paul Higdon, Ron Hoyt, Ann Clements, Dawn Cogswell, Best, Tom Brooke, Rachel Hummal, Connie Kane, Douglas Coleman, Doreen Cantrell, Julie Carroll, Carol Lamie, Amy Laverty, Cook, Sarah Curtis, Shannon Melissa Coffman, Lisa Sue Lightner, Angel Martin, Decker, Audrey Dumont, Cogswell, Robin Dickinson, Mark Martin, Beth McAr-Chuck Elliston, Shan Julie Elliston, Dormer, Sandy thur, Phil Morse, Brett Ferrier, Jackie Gardner, Downing, Leonard Eaton, Ramey, Richard Rozell, Damon Geary, Jay Greene, Gary Gorman, Corrine Mike Smith, Carmen Tobias, Dean Hale, Jeff Hamilton, Graham, Kelly Hamilton, Dawn Hampton, Christine Sheri Harshman, Rachel Harshman, Kurt Har- Hartenburg, Debbie Maple Valley Athletic Boosters tenburg, Lindy Hoffman, Hummel, Sandy Kalnbach, Scott Charlene Martin, Lorraine Kristie Hosey, MAPLEWOOD SCHOOL Joostberns, Kristy Landes, McClelland, Nanette Miller, Vermontville Steve Lantrip, Gina Leh­ Dom Morawski, Mark THURSDAYS ...7:00 p.m. man, Kim Mahan, Duska O’Brien, Tim Ostergren, Early Birds ... 6:30 p.m. Morawski, Jay O’Brien, Sonya Pike, Doug Root, Tim Dawn Pixley, Robin Rath- Rugg, Kathy Semrau, Sandy burn, Gary Reid, Kim Snowden, Deb Soderberg, Roush, Deanpa Shank, Linda Steinbrecher, Sharon Tracy Spillane, Patty Symonds, David Thomas^ YIELDPLUS Sprague, Sheila Staskus, Jim Vonda Tirban, Denise. from DEKALB. Symonds, Terralynn Trine, Valdick, Nyle Wells, Jane Ryan Trowbridge, Tana Williams, Wendy Wolfe, Trowbridge, Mark Valdick, Robin Wright, Debbie Tremendous Norman Visger, Stephanie Youngs. yields you can Walliczak, David Weicht, 12th GRADE Lynnette Williams, Dione All A’s: Donna Augustine, counton. Wolfe. Andi Briggs, Brenda Browne, Lola Clements, Sth GRADE Diane Cook, Gale Cooley, All A’s: John Myers. Also named to the honor Lori Decker, Celia Eaton, Big ears packed with roll: Robbie Barrette, Chris Luella Fassett, Sherri Kraai, grain mean extra big yields for you. XL-32a Barton, Eric Brown, Debbie Annette Montague, Mark delivers the yield power Carl; Tom DeGroot, Lisa Sutfin, Angie Webb. of a full Beason hybrid Elliston, Jenny Filter, Dee Also named to the honor with the fast drydown of Green, Jim Hay, Ron Hull, roll were: Debbie Best, an earlier corn. Bishop, Dave David Hummel, Scott Robert Johnson, Annette Langer, Boomer, Pam Brown, Call your DEKALB Tom McArthur, Todd Mc­ Rhonda Bushre, Brenda dealer today. Millon, Loretta Meehan, Don Carmoney, Lorna Carrigan, Metz, Dale Montague, Penny Cheeseman, Becky Nichole Nickel, Lary Cowell, Lisa DeGroot, Karen Picklesimer, Luke Potter, Fender, Jodi Forell, Gordon Fanner's Feed Heather Rathbun, David H. Gardner, Glen Godbey, Reese, Trixie Robison, Karen Gurd, Karen Haas, SERVICE Michelle Rogers, Mindy Scott Halsey, Don Hampton, 1006 E. Railroad Street Shogren, Jamie Simons, Jeff Brian Hill, Sandi Horn, Kim HASTINGS Starring, Paula Stein- Hosey, Karen Hynes, Loni Phone 945-9926 Dori Travis, Lee, Kelly MacDonald, brecher, Tammi Tobias, Scott Robin Matson, Newman Whitmore, Tonja Woodbury. Maurer, Dan McClintock, DEKALB is a registered brand Dawn McCrimson, Kim 10th GRADE name Numbers designate Ross Nichols, All A’s: Lori Gardner, Suzi Myers, hybrids Martha Overholt, Gayle Horn, Teresa Rozell. Also named to the honor Partridge, Wendy Peake, roll: Joe Allwardt, Michelle Carleen Samann, Kathy Ames, Kim Benton, Matt Shaw, Sue Spoelstra, Shelly Bertram, Scott Bracy, Bob Sprague, Donna SteinBrown, April Browne, Gina brecher, Vicky Swift, Julie Bruce, Steve Cardenas, Symonds, Bill Tate, Todd Heidi Christie, Tania Colby, Taylor, Jim Travoli, Mike Wendy Coleman, Debie Trumble, Tracey WawierCrilly, Rebecca Dale, Ruth nia, Dawn Wells, Krystall Decker, Lynn DeGroot, Tony Whitaker, Shelly Wispr, Dunkelberger, Becky Eaton, Nancy Wolever, Renee Kathy Gaedert, Gary Wright, Wendy Wyskowski, Garlinger, Gay Goss, Dan Jamie Yarger, Marsha Halsey, Angell Hampton, Zinger. Colleen Hoffman, Tina Imes, John Jensen, Randy 4-H canoe trip Joostberns, Charlie Kalnbach, Dai) Keech, Lee planned Lundquist, Becky Maker, Saturday, May 30 is the Marian Maurer, Rosemary date for his year’s 4-H Canoe Oakley, Kim Organ, Trip on the Grand River. Participants will meet at Tecumseh Park in Lansing, at 10 a.m., paddle down to Delta River Park for a picnic The Village of Nashville will be (sack) lunch, and then on to Fitzgerald Park in Grand accepting sealed bids on a ... Ledge for a hot dog roast at 5 p.m. A soft ball game and CL8HM McGraw Edison 8000 BTU other recreational activities will be enjoyed afterwards. An informational meeting will be held Wednesday, May Sealed bids must be submitted to 20 at 7:30 p.m. at the Cooperative Extension the Nashville Village Clerk by ... Office, 126 N. Bostwick, in Charlotte. Reservations will MAY 28th. The Village reserves also be due at this time. the right to accept or reject any Anyone wishing to go, should attend. For more details or if or all bids. unable to -attend the in­ formational meting, contact SUSAN M. CORKWELL the Extension Office at 543­ NASHVILLE VILLAGE CLERK 2310 or 645-2351, to sign up. BINGO c%. c% . ^WitS Ugl SX<t <**•*<“ •s*** ’^‘•■si^. W^W^1 !®^M* ttrqji^ WSTTMnl^ , r »jt aelw wdiwttrt 'rwyrllipmltr r krwedbfHe ■rtf pi •wJww.liw I awt* Mew MWllW e iM** «_■■* ftryflA i,£>* jup^ *!&V* XL-32a FOR SALE — AIR CONDITIONER Photographer opens Nashville studio Rick Ross is shown in his Nashville studio, Sonset Photographic, which is now open for business at 207 S. Main. He is open from 10-5 Monday-Friday. Evening and Saturday appointments also are available. Rick has been a free lance photographer for the past four and one-half years, specializing in wedding photos and senior portraits. In addition, for 18 months, he served as the para legal and office manager for the Legal Aid office in Hastings which recently closed its doors. A native of Charlotte, Rick has received training in photography at Lansing Community College and the New York Institute of Photography. Rick resides 4'A miles north of Nashville. (Maple Valley News photos by Virginia Alles) Vermontville Township news The Vermontville $250.00 ta put up fence and Township Board met in posts around the cemetery. regular session in the Fire Sampson seconded. Roll call Barn Office at 8:00 p.m. with vote all ayes. the members of the Board: Pember moved to have Fred Frith, Janice Baker, Fickes purchase two quarts Jane Thrun, Ed Sampson of paint from the Ver­ ANTIQUES and Kenneth Pember. montville Hardware for the Visitors: Roger Corey, downspout on the fire barn to TOOLS Robert Fickes, Rod Harmon, be painted. Sampson FURNITURE Tom Joostberns, Tony seconded. Roll call vote all Wawiernia all from the ayes. Lots of Nice Things! Vermontville Fire Depart­ Sampson moved that we Starting... ment, Robert Doty Police approve the Fire Depart­ Department,, Barbara ment Officers. Pember SAT., MAY 23 Commissioner, seconded. Carried. Sherwood Henry Sherwood from Pember moved to adjourn. FOR ONE WEEK! Bellevue, Margaret Cook Sampson seconded. Time Deputy Treasurer, and 10:30 p.m. ,102 N. Main, Charlotte Cowell Deputy Janice L. Baker NASHVILLE Clerk. Township Clerk Frith called the meeting to order at 8:00 p.m. with the pledge to the flag. The minutes of March 26, 1981 HOFFMAN’S FARM MARKET were read and approved. Treasurer’s report, • Flower Bedding Plants $138,081.18; Treasurer’s Bills, 409.14; Clerk’s Bills, • Garden Plants • Onion Sets 1,016.28. ’ •URNS FILLED* Sampson moved we pay the bills from the proper 1028 Sherman... 852-9854 funds. Seconded by Thrun. Roll call vote revealed all HOURS: Monday thru Thursday 4 to 9 pm ayes. Friday, Saturday & Sunday 8 am to 9 pm Sampson made a motion to dustlayer in front of each house and at intersections. Supported by Thrun. Roll call vote revealed all ayes. Some discussion on the proposal of the ordinance to collect for fire runs. Frith thought the ordinance should be tabled. Pember moved we not table the ordinance. Thrun seconded. Carried.You wont to look your best for summerl Pember moved we spend MOVING Out-Of-State * SALE * We've Got... g STYLE! 1 We've got the style ideas to do it. Plus a licensed manicurist can give you the best looking hands and feet. For the extra touch, try the Ultra-Tan Tanning Booth. Softball meeting The Maple Valley Men’s Softball.meeting scheduled for May 14 has been rescheduled for May 21, Room 2A, 7 p.m. at the high school. Urgent for managers to attend as all fees are to be paid by this date. (5-19) Phone 945-9554 for news, sports and ACTION-ADS CALL TODAY for APPOINTMENT. t thru Sat I® FORMULATED ESPECIALLY for mens AR COMPLETE HAIRCARE: •STYLING •COLORING •PERMANENTS •HIGHLIGHTING •FROSTING •FACIALS 112 E. Court St., Hastings Phone (616| 948-8767 �The Maple Volley News, Nashville, Tuesday, May 19,1981 — Page 12 O JW W' P Get Setfor lima 2nd BIG WEEK! WEEK SIRLOIN TIP v k Get Setter U.S.D.A. CHOICE ROAST WHOLE FRYING 89* CHICKENS HOLLY FARMS “COMBINATION PAK" CHICKEN MR. 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Box A, Nashville, Michigan Phone 945-9554 (Hastings) The Maple Valley News, Nashville, Vol. 109 - No. 51 - Tuesday, May 26. 1981 Vermontville 'Exchanges Mayors with Capac by Susan Hinckley Officials of Vermontville and Capac, a community of 1,400 located in Mussey Township of St. Clair County, had an opportunity to share experiences and ideas last week during Mayor Ex­ change Day, Monday and Wednesday. The event is a traditional kickoff for the annual Michigan Week observance. Monday, a delegation from Capac led by Mayor William Stramaglio spent the day in Vermontville. On Wed­ nesday, Bill Mason, Vermontville village president, led a group of local officials on a reciprocal visit to Capac. Hosting the Monday visit of Capac officials to Ver­ montville were President Mason and his wife Sharon; Trustee Leonard Aldrich and wife; Trustee Bill Fox and wife; Mrs. Kay Marsh, village treasurer; Robert Doty, assistant chie( of Vermontville Township Police, and his wife; Tony Wawiernia, superintendent of public works, and his wife; and Donald Gaedert, whose wife, Natalie, is village clerk. In the Capac contingent, in addition to Mr. and Mrs. Stramaglio, were Village Manager Derek Conklin and his wife; and three coun­ cilpersons: Gloria Veigil, Daniel Bell, and Harold Markwart. Mrs. Markwart also attended. During the forenoon, the men visited the sewer treatment lagoons and lift stations, the fire barn, the village garage, and the historical museum in the old academy. The museum also was on the morning agenda for the women. The ladies also visited the Congregational, United Methodist, and Vermontville Bible chur­ ches, the opera house, and the Mildred Allen Library. After a luncheon at Rod’s Maple Leaf, the men and women joined together for afternoon tours of Maple Valley Jr.-Sr. High School, Michigan Magnetics, Maple Manor, and Citizens Elevator. In the late afternoon, the group adjourned to the home of Mr. and Mrs. Bill Fox for a social hour, preceding a dinner served at the Congregational Church. During a morning coffee hour at the Sugar Hut Cafe, President Mason presented the “key” to Vermontville to Capac Mayor William Stramaglio. The symbolic key inscribed VER­ MONTVILLE 1981 was handcrafted by Greg Hoefler of Vermontville. Arrangements for the visit of the Capac officials were the responsibility of Mr. and Mrs. Bill Fox, who acted as chairpersons of the event. They were aided by Mrs. Marsh and Mrs. Wawiernia. President Mason praised the work done by the Mayor Exchange committee and attributed to them -the successful Monday event in Vermontville. Michigan Week May 16 -23 With Vermontville's historical Congregational Church in the background, Village President Bill Mason, right, presents the "key" to Vermontville to visiting Mayor William Stramaglio of Capac, a community of 1,400 which, notes Stramaglio, is the same spelled backward as forward. (Maple Valley News photos by Susan Hinckley) Birthday surprises for Ken Furlong — The Mayor Exchange delegation touring MVHS Monday as part of the Vermontville itinerary for their Capac guests included the two mayors and their wives (standing in center of front row): Mr. and Mrs. William Stramaglio and Mr. and Mrs. Bill Mason. Others in the Vermontville contigent were Mr. and Mrs. Leonard Aldrich; Mr. and Mrs. Bill Fox; Mr. and Mrs. Tony Wawiernia; Mr. and Mrs. Robert Doty; Don Gaedart; and Mrs. Kay Marsh. Others in the Capac delegation were Mr. and Mrs. Harold Markwart; Mr. and Mrs. Derek Conklin; Gloria Veigil; and Daniel Bell. On Wednesday, Vermontville officials traveled to Capac in St. Clair County for a reciprocal visit. Ken Furlong had several birthday surprises in store for him when he arrived at his Vermontville Hardware business last Tuesday. Stretched across the front of his store was a huge banner emblazoned with "Happy Birth­ day Ken — 50th." The giant birthday greeting was the work of Russ Bennett. Ken also received a birthday cake, frosted with the message, "Oh Oh! 'Bad News' Somebody is 50." (photo supplied) �The Maple Valley News, Nashville, Tuesday, May 26. 1981 — Page 2 Nashville MRMM “The Staups were ex­ cellent barbers and your Memories article is a fitting tribute to a family that did much for the business life of Nashville.” Those are the words of former local resident Kenneth A. Meade of Franklin. He wrote last week to comment on several recent Memories stories. In addition to the various early barbers mentioned in that piece, Meade recalled another. “When I was in high school, Royce Henton ran a shop in the small (building) which began as a bank on the east side of Main Street,” noted Meade. “Art Appelman worked for him for a while. Royce used to referee basketball games and umpire baseball games. He later became an undertaker and I believe he moved to Delton.” After our barbering story was published, we also learned of a longtime Nash­ ville barber we had failed to mention: Henry F. Remington. We had known of his role as a longtime village and township official but were not aware that he also barbered many years here. Kenneth Meade’s letter also noted that he had en­ joyed the recent Memories pieces on early alumni banquets, the Nashville Home Guard, and early local photographers. Of special interest to Meade was the unidentified photo by C. J. Whitney of a baby in an ornate wicker chair. After studying the picture, Meade concluded that the chair was the same one in which his baby picture was taken sometime in 1905. “Mine was taken by C. M. Early, who purchased the equipment from C. J. Whitney, ac­ cording to your article,” noted Meade. In our story we had written about Early’s innovative project of preparing a composite photo of the early-1900’s Nashville business community. One of these immense works is displayed at Putnam Public Library, which received it as a gift from Phyllis Rizor and her husband, the late Iza James Rizor of Nashville. “The large composite pic­ ture of business people now hanging in the Local History Room of the library is priceless,” commented Meade. “I hope nothing ever happens to the picture as there is a great deal of Nashville history in it.” Incidentally, Kenneth Meade believes that Glenn was the first name of the Home Guard member whom another reader had ten­ tatively identified as a brother to former local Nashville schoolteacher Gladys Hunt. He was one of 38 men pictured in the photo we used with that April 7 Memories story. “I remember watching the Home Guard drill and wished I were old enough to join,” reminisced Meade. The local group disbanded shortly after the end of World War I. Another faithful Maple Valley News fan who wrote to comment on the Staup barber story was Wayne Fuller, a former local resident now of Toledo, Ohio. How does one define the 'success* we wish to our graduates? Is it affluence wealth - the physical status symbols of life? Or is it self-respect, self-realization, the inner joy that comes with a lifetime of helpfulness and service to family and consnunity? Each graduate must decide the definition of success for her­ self and himself. 'Voqt- FUNEtyAL DIRECTORS FUNERAL HOME in Nashville Phone 852-0846 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. a.m. p.m. UNITED METHODIST CHURCH North State, Nashville VERMONTVILLE BIBLE CHURCH A.M. Worship. 9:45 a.m. 250 N. Main, Vermontville Sunday School ..11 a.m. Sunday School .. 10 Morning Worship 11 Evening Service .. 7 Wednesday: Prayer Meeting 7:30 p.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 REV. J. G. BOOMER still living in the village at that time. In other recent Harvest Festivals, Bill has entered bicycle races and rode off with honors for being the oldest person to complete the course. Bill was a retired farmer and was a substitute mail carrier from 1942-65. He was an Army veteran of World War I. He is survived by his wife the former Clara Ehret, one son, two daughters, several grandchildren, and a brother. Our sincere condolences to the family. Graveside services were held Friday morning at Wilcox Cemetery for Amber Lynn Rose, 3-months-old daughter of Mrs. Mary Rose of Lansing. Local survivors include the maternal grandmother, Mrs. Petie Latta, and maternal great-grandmother, Mrs. Ona Hinckley. Amber also is survived by two brothers: Timmy, 10, and Jimmy, 2, both of Lansing. Several from this area are planning to attend a Church of the Nazarene Sunday School retreat May 29 and 30 at Indian Lake Cam­ pgrounds near Vicksburg. Speaker will be Rev. C. D. Hanson, pastor of the First Church of the Nazarene in South Bend, Indiana, which happens to be the home church of Rev. Richard Wadsworth of Nashville. The film film “Heavenly Deception” will be shown during 7 p.m. Sunday evening services, May 31, at the local Church of the Nazarene. The highly-rated movie deals with the religious cult known as “Moonies”, led by Rev. Moon of the Unification Church. Eighteen adults will earn high school diplomas in the 1981 Adult Education Class at Maple Valley. Fourteen are expected to participate in special graduation exercises set for 7:30 p.m. Thursday, May 28. Ernest Jacoby, community school director, has-charge of the event. Rev. Robert Taylor of the Nashville Assembly of God will deliver the in­ vocation; Supt. Carroll Wolff and Charles Viele, Board of Education member, will represent the school school;,; and Hastings attorney Richard Shuster is slated to deliver the commencement address. The Nashville Fire Dept, has been kept on the run lately, battling grass fires. Sunday, at mid-day, the firefighters were summoned tto the Larry Little residence on M-66 south of Nashville to extinguish a grass fire. Monday, the department wsce was called too thee Zanee Meade farm on Scott Road (M-79) at Devine. Claudia Finkler of Nash­ ville lost three and one-half p pounds in one week to be named top weekly weight loss winner winner when when God God’’ss NoNoloss Munch Bunch met Monday for their weigh-in at the Nashville Baptist Church. Senior high youths of the Nashville Baptist Church will participate in a “Spring Spectacular” sports event Saturday, May 30, at the Eaton Rapids High School. Five other area churches also will send delegations to the contest. They are: Calvary Baptist of Battle Creek; Wyoming Park Baptist of Grand Rapids; Colonial Village Baptist of Lansing; First Baptist of Eaton Rapids; and Grand Ledge Baptist. On the agenda which starts at noon are tournaments in volleyball, basketball voeya, aseta an and softball, plus swimming relays. The day also will include speakers, music, and “feeding of the multitude.” Miss Lori Hostetler of Woodland will be feted at a bridal shower Thursday evening, May 28, at 7 p.m. at the Nashville Baptist Church. On June 6, Lori will marry Michael Feaster of Pekin, Illinois, a nephew to Rev. and Mrs.. Lester De Groot of Nashville. The groom will graduate this year from Hyles-Anderson College at Hammond, Indiana. The Nashville Garden Club will join the senior citizens at the local Nutrition Site in the Masonic Temple at 11:45 a.m. on Tuesday, June 2, for a noon dinner. The meal will be followed by a slide show of national parks presented by ^oeoooor a.m. a.m. p.m. Family Irene’s Beauty Shop 204 W. Main St., Nashville Phone 852-9107 TO a.m. South Main, Vermontville Adult Sunday School ... 10:30 a.m. Church Service.. 11 a.m. FIRST CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH 110S. Main, Vermontville PEACE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH OFBARRYVILLE 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 .^oeeeooocoeeooe- Sun. A.M. Worship .9:15 Sunday School..... 10:15 NASHVILLE BAPTIST CHURCH PASTOR STEVEN L. REID p.m. 301 Fuller St., Nashville Sunday School .. UNITED METHODIST CHURCH Sunday: A.M. Worship . 11 a.m. P.M. Worship .... / p.m. Wednesday Evening 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 304 Phillips St., Nashville REV. MOLLY TURNER ASSEMBIY OF GOD CHURCH 803 Reed St., Nashville ST. CYRIL CATHOLIC CHURCH Sunday School .. Sunday Mass .9:30 a.m. Holy Day Masses celebrated at 7:00 p.m. the evening before 10 a.m. 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 203 N. State, Nashville Mrs. Evelyn Mason of Nash­ ville. After the program, the Garden Club will conduct its regular business meeting. The Cloverleaf Class of the local United Methodist Church will meet at the Community House at the church on Thursday, June 4, at 1:30 p.m. Hostesses for the event are Mrs. Margaret Hecker and Mrs. Dessa Handel. Ed and Edna Smith of Nashville will host an 8 p.m. meeting at their home on Wednesday, May 27, for the United Methodist Church Builders Class. Mr. and Mrs. Harry Rollins and daughter of Nashville were Sunday dinner guests of his grand­ parents, Mr. and Mrs. Harry Beard, local. Mrs. Theresa Hess of Nashville accompanied her son Jack to Jackson last Monday to visit her brother, Fred Zantrop, who is seriously ill. He is expected to undergo surgery this week. On a happier note, Mrs. Hess is pleased to announce the arrival Sunday, May 17, of a great-great grandson. The baby, named Judson, was bom to Mr. and Mrs. William Hess of Huntsville, Alabama. .He is Theresa’s second great-great grand­ son. The first, Brandon, was born two months ago to Mr. and Mrs. Michael Thomas of Battle Creek. Lois and John Lane of Battle Creek were Tuesday evening callers on her parents, Clara and Earl Pennock of rural Nashville. Mrs. Gloria Johncock of Nashville was admitted to Blodgett Hospital in Grand Rapids on Friday,''May 15, suffering with pneumonia. Professional $| Styling AREA CHURCH SCHEDULES PASTOR RANDY REED 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. “I enjoyed the Memories of the barbershops,’”-noted Fuller, who ’remembers getting his hair cut by John Purchis and Art Appelman. “I also remember that you could get a bath in a tub at Spragues,” he added. “Many farmers took advantage of that.” Many Maple Valley area homes are abuzz with pregraduation .activities this week as the Class of 1981 prepares for exercises Sunday, May 31, at the MVHS gymnasium. Following the 3 p.m. commencement, open houses and receptions are planned at many residences in the community. The round, stained-glass chancellory window that was recently broken by vandals who scaled the roof of the local United Methodist Church, was replaced last week by Maurice Purchis, Nashville’s talented stainedglass artist. The Nashville Baptist will Church honor graduating seniors in two Sunday services, May 31 and June 7, to include those in the Maple Valley community as well as the surrounding area schools which have later graduation dates. The community was saddened last week to learn of the death Monday of Bill Face, 84, a well-known local resident who had become somewhat of an institution around here. Bill was a familiar sight on Nashville streets, often riding his bicycle in recent years. Back in the 1940s and 50s, popular Nashville News editor Don Hinderliter was noted for his comic one-liners: “Bill Face was in town today.” (Bill was a rural resident at that time.) Since our time as a reporter, we often have heard Bill laugh and reminisce about those reports by Hinderliter, whom he greatly admired. With Bill’s passing, Nashville has lost another link to the past. Although he was not a native, he moved to Nashville from Potterville while still in his teens. He played a football at NHS with the team of 1913. Bill was a good source of sports information of that era and had helped us with identification of early photos used in the Memories of the Past series. In 1979, Bill was honored by the community when he was named Grand Marshal of Nashville’s Harvest Festival - Homecoming parade. He was believed to be the oldestt former NHS football player By Susan Hinckley MAPLEGROVE BIBLE CHURCH 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 Comer 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 �At this writing, it was not known how much longer she would be confined. We wish her a speedy return to good health. The address at Blodgett is 1840 Wealthy S.E., 49056. On Wednesday, last week, Mrs. Johncock’s daughter, Mrs. Tom (Janet) Thornton of Assyria, un­ derwent surgery at Pennock Hospital in Hastings. Please take time to cheer with cards or calls all those who are ill or shut-in. Rev. and Mrs. Lloyd Hansen of Cedar Springs were Tuesday callers on Mr. and Mrs. Leonard (Veda) Shull of Nashville. The Hansens were formerly residents of this area when he served the Evangelical churche§ at North and South Maple Grove and Clover? dale. Recent dinner guests of Mr. and Mrs, Leonard Shull were Mr. and Mrs. Jerry Guy and family of Augusta and Mr. and Mrs. Kendall Guy of Bristol, Indiana. Miss Laurie Tobias, a senior at Hastings High School and daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Carl Tobias of Nashville, will be touring Europe for a month this summer with the Blue Lake International Orchestra. Laurie is a violinist. The group will fly to Stockholm, Sweden, in mid-June to begin the 4-week continental tour by bus and plane. Eloise and Vem Wheeler of Nashville enjoyed a weekend trip over Mother’s Day to visit their son, Mark, at Lexington, Kentucky. He is enrolled there at the University of Kentucky as a graduate student in economic^. A 1974 graduate of MVHS, Mark graduated in 1978 from Alma College. In addition to sightseeing, the Wheelers enjoyed helping Mark celebrate his birthday Monday, May 11. The first graduates of the Nashville Christian Academy, which opened its doors last fall, will receive high school diplomas in a ceremony set for 8 p.m. Thursday, May 28, at the local Church of the Nazarene. The graduating students are Debra Caper, Lois Berkheimer, Scott Davis and Darla Sherman. Rev. John Shoup of Sturgis will deliver the commencement address. Special music will be furnished by PROFESSIONAL BUSINESS DIRECTORY LIMESTONE* MARL (Delivered and Spread) CRANEWORK • Drainage Ditches • Farm Ponds DARRELL HAMILTON Rt 3, NASHVILLE PH. 852-9891 FOR PROFESSIONAL INSURANCE PLANNING Call... THE HECKER AGENCY 225 N. MAIN - NASHVILLE PHONE 8S2-9G80 VERMONTVILLE VILLAGE COUNCIL MEETINGS 1st Tbrsdiywdi matt 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! I NCA students. Rev. and Mrs. Richard Wadsworth and daughters of Nashville Were in Osceola, Indiana, Tuesday to attend the high school graduation exercises and open house for their nephew, Tom Sneddon. Rev. Dorotha Hayter, retired pastor of the local Church of the Nazarene, continues to make a good recovery from recent surgery at Pennock Hospital in Hastings. Annual election of officers was held last week when the U-Sharit Extension Club met at the home of Mrs. Eva Kalnbach of rural Nashville. Elected were Evelyn Mason, chairman; Illa Steward, vice chairman; Mabel Irwin, secretary - treasurer; Telca Snow, lesson leader; and Elizabeth Wilcox, flower committee. Preceding the meeting, a business demonstration in cake decorating was given by Snow, the Mrs. and beautifully completed exhibit became part of the day’s refreshments. The next meeting of the club will be in June at the hottie of Mrs. Joyce Lamie ofNashville. Floyd and Marge Shilton and son, Mickey, of rural Nashville recently returned from a 5-day trip to Arizona to see their son, Mike, who lives at Tempe. While there, the Shiltons toured the Phoenix Zoo, and the Western Museum-Village of Rawhide near Scottsdale; visited South Mountain overlooking Phoenix, as the lights were coming on in the evening hours; and saw Fountain Hills. The most exciting event during the Shilton’s visit was the day they joined Mike for a group rafting excursion down the Salt River, through a mountainous Indian reservation. During their Arizona stay, the Shiltons enjoyed 90 to 95 degree weather every day. Mr. and Mrs. Ard'Decker, Mr. and Mrs. Alfred Decker, and Mr.-and Mrs. Robert Decker, all of Nashville, enjoyed a trip to Cornwell Turkey Farm near Marshall for dinner. Attending a Tuesday meeting of the Hastings Union of the W.C.T.U. at the home of Mrs. Leora Smith of Hastings were Mrs. Esta Day, Mrs. Nellie Moon, Mrs. Clarie Tobias, and Mrs. Gerry Tobias, all of Nash­ ville. Windy conditions Sunday, May 17, postponed a planned hot air balloon ascension at the home of Tim and Alice Boucher, south of Nashville. On hand for the exhibition were several of the Boucher’s friends who were anticipating a promised journey aloft in the 3passenger wicker basket. Balloonists were Bill and Irene Grimes of Wind Riders, Inc. of Coldwater, friends of the Bouchers. Though Sunday’s weather precluded a lift-off, the Grimes treated the guests to a closeup view of the spec­ tacular rig. They spread the 80-ft high deflated pink-andred nylon balloon on the Boucher’s front lawn. As wind.whipped into the open end of the envelope and pickets of air billowed the colorful rig, the show became a real traffic­ stopper on M-66. Curious motorists slowed and halted to see what was happening. The Grimes, are involved with the group of area balloonists responsible for arranging the International Hot Air Balloon competition The Maple Valley News, Nashville, Tuesday, May 26, 1981 — Page 3 set for June 20-28 at Battle Creek. They plan to par­ ticipate in that event, which is held every other year at various locations around the world. In the USA alone, there are 2,000 balloons and 3,000 licensed balloon pilots, said Grimes. He usually flies his rig about 200 feet above tree top for the best ear­ thward view. The greatest hazards for hot air balloons are utility wires and barbed­ wire fences, noted Grimes. Those on hand for Sunday’s gathering at Bouchers, in addition to Tim, Alice and family and Mr. and Mrs. Grimes, were: Mr. and Mrs. Bob Carr of Battle Creek; Mr. and Mrs. Jim King of rural Bellevue; Mr. and Mrs. Ted Ohler and son, Ron, of Fine Lake; Mrs. Wilma O’Neil of <Lansing; Mr. and Mrs. Tom Bly and daughters of Battle Creek; Dr. and Mrs. Jack Walton and daughter of Hastings; and Mr. and Mrs. Ray Hinckley of Nashville. Our early holiday deadline precludes reports of class reunions and the alumni banquet this past weekend. Watch for stories on those in our next issue. Condolences to the family of George Augustine of Nashville, who passed away Wednesday at Community Hospital in Battle Creek. He and his wife, Kathryn, had only recently returned from their winter home at Zephyrhills, Florida. George had been in failing health for several years. He was a retired auto worker from the Olds plant in Lansing and formerly worked as a bus mechanic for the Nashville school system, before its consolidation into Maple Valley. Funeral services were held Saturday at Vogt’s. The 100th anniversary committee of the Nashville United Methodist Church will meet at 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, May 26, to continue planning for the church’s Centennial celebration later this year. They will meet at the church. Among Nashville folks in hospitals this week are Mrs. Ruth Beardslee who un­ derwent surgery last Monday at Sparrow Hospital in Lansing and Owen Hynes, who is a surgical patient at Pennock in Hastings. Also still at Pennock at the time of this report was Mrs. Georg® (Pat) Vogt of Nashville, who is recovering from a broken collarbone. Remember, a card or call will greatly brighten the day for the ill and convalescing. Graduating seniors at the Nashville United Methodist Church will be honored in special Sunday morning services on May 31. A recent gift to Putnam Public Library came from Howard and Ruth Belson of rural Hastings. It is a collection of personal effects of the late William W. Potter, a Maple Grove native who went into law and later became chief justice of the Michigan State Supreme Court. The material, not yet catalogued, contains hand­ written manuscripts by Potter, his 1890 dictionary, an old Polyglott Bible in­ scribed 1864, a pictorial New York newspaper dated July 4, 1847, a 1900 framed photo of the Thornapple River, an 1850-60 invoice scrapbook, and other “goodies”. 4-H Quiz Bowl to begin By Nancy Diuble Thelen, Ext. 4-H Youth Agent Want to learn more about animals and have a lot of fun doing it? According to Nancy Diuble Thelen, Eaton Co. 4-H Youth Agent, the 4-H livestock bowl program allows 4-H’ers to do just that, plus most of the information is helpful in school. The Organizational meeting for the 1981 Eaton County Livestock Quiz Bowl is scheduled for Wednesday, May 27, at 7:30 p.m. at the Cooperative Extension Office, 126 N. Bostwick, Charlotte. Thelen says, “Any 4-H’ers age 9-19, interested in the program should attend this meeting.” The livestock bowl is patterned after the high 4-H Exploration days-orientation set The orientation meeting for all participants in 4-H Exploration Days will be held Tuesday, June 2, 7:30 p.m. in the Auditorium of the 4-H Building on the Charlotte Fairgrounds. Delegates, chaparones, resource per­ sons, option helpers and TelAward winners should all attend. This is a very important meeting as room assign­ ments will be made and health statements will be completed and-or collected. The balance of the fee will also be collected. Action - Ads WANT TO BUY: Picnic table, child’s swing set and wagon. Reasonable con­ dition. 726-1114, Ver­ montville. ATTENTION RESIDENTS OF VERMONTVILLE: The Fire' Department will be testing the Civil Defense siren at 12 noon on the first Saturday of the month. (5-27) school bowls seen on television. Members com­ pete against time and other 4-H’ers in their attempts to answer questions related to the various aspects of the livestock industry. 4-H’ers do not need to own animals to participate and reference materials are available. The knowledge and sportsmanship skills learned from this program are unbelievabe and will help participants in their future careers. For further information contact Thelen at the Eaton County Cooperative Ex­ tension Office, 543-2310 or 645-2351. JUNE 1st ANNOUNCING ... GRANDMA’S GREENERY NASHVILLE FLOWERS * FRESH FLOWERS * * PLANTS * v SILKS* * DRIED WF Mon.-Fri. 8 to 5 Side Door Closed Wed. Sot. 9-5 > ATTENTION . . SENIOR CITIZENS!! CHECKING with Dally Compounded INTEREST on Senior Citizens’ Accounts (U yean Of ovtr) 300 1OO Minimum balance requirement with return check service Minimum balance requirement with safekeeping service ’580" £S2X '30QH Closed Sat-Sun-Mon. for the Memorial Day Weekend mfiiiiinvm Fm OMHIim tfFKII F.R1HE NOW cheeking detail. Phone 945-9554 for ACTION-ADS Same Building Nathiillt, Michipn - Elton Ripidi, Michifin - Olhrot, Mkhipn �The Maple Valley News, Nashville, Tuesday. May 26. 1981 — Page 4 Former Thornapple Lake resort was popular spot Tex Reid bought the Thornapple Lake resort in 1938. The old farmhouse with 12 tertainment are a baseball rooms for "transient" guests was built in 1866 by Louis Cole who came from Ohio game between the Lake and settled on the 80-acre site. He founded the Lake House resort which House nine and the Albion remained in his family well over 60 years. Shady picnic grounds; boating, fishing College team, with dancing and swimming facilities; and a ball field attracted early Nashville residents to the in the evening in the big hotel conveniently located near the MCRR line. The resort was served by its own pavilion.” tiny depot. (Photo loaned, courtesy Guy Howell) For many Barry County folks, the holiday was a time for picnicking, fishing, boating and dancing at the facility located near the Morgan station on the Michigan Central Railroad line, about six miles nor­ thwest of Nashville. The resort originated in March 1866 when Louis P. Cole, a New York native who grew up in Ohio, settled on the property. The story of his successful enterprise was told in a Portrait Biographical Album of Barry and Eaton Counties, published in 1891 by Chap­ man Bros, of Chicago: “He has 80 acres of land bor­ In the 1930's, the resort became popular with biking and hiking hotelers, who dering on the lake, which is a got 35-cent rooms and special cooking privileges. In background of this 1940 sheet of water three miles winter scene is one of several small cabins located at rear of hotel. Other early long and from one-half to a outbuildings on the property included a stable and an ice house. mile in width. His hotel is pleasantly located on the attention. made their summer home on high bank, and the M.C.R.R. “Nashville will not have a runs by it, thus making it celebration on the Fourth the shores of Thornapple easy of access for tourists this year,” noted the News in Lake,” noted the News. One former Nashville and fishermen. Mr. Cole July 1904, “but there will be runs a steamboat for the a general exodus from town resident who remembers benefit of excursion parties to Thornapple Lake, where opening night was Guy and also has thirty small there will be ball games and Howell, now of Tucson, Arizona. His parents, the boats. fireworks in the evening, in “During the fishing season addition to boating, bathing late Ransom and Florence it is not unusual to have as and fishing throughout the Howell, were later managers of the hotel. many as 2,000 people there in day.” “The dance hall was a a day, and in the months of When Louis Cole died at July and August large picnic age 78 in September 1900, huge building with a hard parties frequent the place second generation family maple floor,” remembers Howell. “They said the daily. At the hotel there are members were operating the 12 rooms for transient resort and in time the building cost $6,000 and the guests, and ample ac­ business was carried on by floor, $6,000. It was set on huge pilings made of con­ commodations for those who their descendants. Tasty meals served in a spacious dining room and a crete that were put several spend the day in the en­ goodie-filled store were long-standing attractions at In Louis’ day, bowery feet deep to prevent set­ the resort. Seen in this about-1939 photo are, from joyment of rural sports.” * dances at the lake were a As early as 1881 the Nash­ common holiday event but tling.” left: Annie Ruth Buttrill of Texas, a niece to the Reids; In October 1925, the News ville News was reporting on Marie Tarbell, Garent Webb, and Florence Howell. On the job at the water­ there was no permanent noted that the dancing Cole’s efforts to improve his dance hall until nearly 25 pavilion “continues to be a front, Tex Reid takes a facility. years after his death. popular place and draws break near skating rink “L. P. Cole at Thornapple “Cole & Wade, proprietors good crowds every Saturday built in 1925 as a dance Lake is attempting to make pavilion at water's edge, of the Lake House at night.” the grove, on the opposite Thornapple Lake, are In August 1926, the Nash­ across the road from the side of the lake from his commencing construction of ville high school band under resort hotel. Thepavilion hotel, a popular picnic spot,” still stands but the hotel a big dance pavilion on the observed the News in mid­ beach, just east of the Continued on next page— was leveled in a 1946 fire. July 1881. “He has cleared toboggan slide,” advised the away brush and offers to News in December 1924. take picnic parties over free By March 1925, con­ of charge by boat.” struction was well underway As recreational attractions on the hall. “It is to be 50x100 Paid for by Lawrence Filter, 4250 S. Clark Rd., Nashville increased at the resort, the feet in size and will be the village found it more dif­ largest dance floor in this ficult to compete for holiday part of the state,” informed M-66 — State Road the News. “The building will be steam heated and will be brilliantly lighted by a power plant being built to serve pavilion, hotel, toboggan Flower & Vegetable... slide, stands and grounds.” Hundreds gathered for the June 18,1925, grand opening ball at the pavilion. Ralph Hall’s Nigh Hawks furnished music for the event. Barry County Prosecuting At­ torney Kim Sigler delivered _ CALL TODAY FOR APPOINTMENT! a dedicatory address. And the building was dubbed. “Management of the resort lancy.&ttfeautu .Sit announces the winning name Smoked Fish • Cheese • Bakery in the contest for an ap­ propriate title for the new • FRESH FRUITS & VEGETABLES 1575 Main, Vermontville, Ml. pavilion is Chief As-Ka-Saw, Phone 726-0330 in memory of the last chief of Come See Us!! 4 the Ottawas, who formerly Memorial Day in early Nashville meant colorful parades, inspirational orations, and cemeteries decorated with flowers and flags to commemorate the dead. But on the lighter side, the holiday signaled the seasonal opening of a popular area resort. “Messers. Cole & Wade, proprietors of the Lake House resort at Thornapple Lake, are advertising their official opening for today, Decoration Day, and are inviting the public to spend the afternoon and evening at this popular resort,” announced the Nashville News on May 30, 1929. “Special features of the en- Vote for LAWRENCE FILTER Maple Valley School Board JuneS FARM MARKET Have a care-free summer. Get an easy to care for summer style that you can quickly blow dry. 852-1945 852-9635 bedding plants • HANGING BASKETS Lawn & Garden Supplies �The Maple Valley News, Nashville, Tuesday, May 26, 1981 — Page 5 Memories of the post, continued $7,300 against the property, bid it in at an amount equal to the bank’s claim and their own. They hope to lease the property.” (Cook was a Nashville lumber and coal dealer.) In time for the Fourth of July, 1932, the resort opened under new management, “making a specialty of Sunday chicken dinners supplemented with other good things,” according to a News announcement of the day. After Reid acquired the property in August 1938, he revamped the pavilion. “He tore out the orchestra stage in the end of the building and continued the floor with hard maple to make a skating rink,” remembers Howell, who worked in the rink for a while, sweeping floor and ★ ALL STAR SAVINGS ★ A SUN5CMEN (CRON Eclipse Sunscreens Your Choice Pepto-Bismol Esoterica Liquid s2" 99* I Bismol $2" Old Spice Travel Kit Tooth Polish in Excedrin Alka-Seltzer Tablets $1 19 LAika-Selt^erer-A I f*l Liquid Disposable Douche NEW LISTING: SMALL HOME ON 3 ACRES. Fron­ tage on Thornapple River. Includes 2 story barrt and nice mature shade trees. Lakewood Schools. Located on M-50, north of Charlotte. 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BROKER 7635 ggg Tablets, 100’s or Capsules, 60’s Summer’s Eve STANTON’S REAL ESTATE REALTOR After shave Lotionr/.«. 349 Joan and Homer Winegar 3 ol .Old Spice Topol 25’s 852-1717 ^ 4 01 NOW JUNE 6th. 726-0181 Ph. 852-0845 HOURS: 9:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m., Monday thru Saturday SALE NASHVILLE by the Sandboms when a February 9,1946, fire leveled the hotel while the family was at the pavilion. Don recalls that the blaze was attributed to an overheated oil space heater. The hotel was never rebuilt. Flames had written the final chapter in the story of Barry County’s popular Thornapple Lake resort. On the lake shore, the Chief AsKa-Saw pavilion still stands as a skating rink, a reminder of golden days in the sum­ mer suns of yesteryear. 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. 207 Main St., Nashville MOVING VERMONTVILLE from Thornapple Lake, brings a special memory to Don. “It was a good place to cool off in the summertime,” he reminisced. Meals were served in the hotel dining room and a variety of goods were sold in a small store in the building, just as in the days of Louis Cole and family. When Tex Reid’s health began to fail in 1943, he sold the property to the Carl Sandborn family and moved to Amarillo, Texas. He died there the same year. resort was still owned MEPHARiCY A memorable feature of the Thornapple Lake resort was the 50-ft. toboggan ramp seen behind these early swimmers, circa 1920. The structure was torn down in later years when the foundation became weak. the direction of Dr. W. G. their vacation, then take the Davis, was engaged to play a train home and continue the Thursday evening concert at journey the next year,” the new Chief As-Ka-Saw recalls Howell. “I think their pavilion. Dancing from 9 rooms were 35 cents per p.m. to midnight followed night and they would bring the performance. their own food and cook it on The hotel became a sort of the range at the hotel.” For hostel in the 1930s, offering this privilege, the hostelers reasonable rates on rooms paid 15 or 20 cents a meal. and meals for hikers and Howell recalls an 8-foot bicyclists. “The people Army range with square would ride or hike for griddles that weighed 100 whatever was the length of pounds each. “The range weighed a ton,” concluded Howell, who was on hand when the stove was brought into the hotel by thenproprietor “Tex” Reid. Out-Of-State Theodore S. K. (Tex) Reid bought the resort in August 1938 from the estate of C. L. Glasgow, a prominent Nash­ • ANTIQUES ville hardwareman and state official. Apparently the • TOOLS Great Depression had taken • FURNITURE its toll on the onceprosperous resort. lots of nice things! “The Thornapple Lake resort property was sold thru Tuesday noon, to satisfy a mortgage of more than $6,800 held by the Nashville State Bank.” reported the 102 N. Main St. News on May 1, 1930. “C. L. Nashville Glasgow and L. H. Cook, in order to protect claims of repairing skates. (Howell lived at the hotel and was employed as a hand on a nearby farm, and also fixed hostelers’ bicycles in his spare time.) Dancers and skaters continued to share the pavilion floor at designated times. “Tex Reid has opened his resort at Thornapple Lake for the summer season, with dancing on Wednesday and Saturday nights and roller skating other nights,” noted the News in early June 1939. Reid’s son, Don, now of Hastings, remembers year’round activities at the resort, with a special em­ phasis on ice fishing in the winter months. An ice house on the resort property, which Howell helped fill with ice harvested mbCOUPON bb■■ ■■"■■ । Graduation Congratulations! Here's To The Class of 1981! DEVELOPING & PRINTING Color Print Film (C-41 process only) 12 exposure roll 20 exposure roll 24 exposure roll *3.49 PROCESSING 20 exposure slides,, , regular 8 or Super 8mm movies ...... ■CA Limit one roll with this coupon. Expires June 2,1981^ We have just the gift, just the gift wrap and just the card to congratulate the graduate’s past achievements and future success! c 1980 Hallmark Cards. Inc. �Th. Maala VaHav News. Nashville, Tuesdey. May 26,1981 — Page6 Annual School Election ' NOTICE OF ANNUAL ELECTION OF THE ELECTORS OF MAPLE VALLEY SCHOOLS EATON AND BARRY COUNTIES. MICHIGAN TO BE HELD ... JUNE 8.1981 TO THE ELECTORS OF THE SCHOOL DISTRICT: Please Take Notice that the Annual Election of the School District will be held on Monday, June 8, 1981, in the school district. THE POLLS OF ELECTION WILL OPEN AT 7:00 O'CLOCK, A.M., AND CLOSE AT 8:00 O'CLOCK, P.M. At the Annual School Election there will be elected two (2) members to the Board of Education of the district for full terms of four (4) years ending in 1985, and one (1) member for an unexpired term of three (3) years ending in 1984. THE FOLLOWING PERSONS HAVE BEEN NOMINATED TO FILL SUCH VACANCIES: FOUR YEAR TERMS THREE YEAR TERMS L. Wayne Cogswell Kenneth Meade, Jr. Dale Ossenheimer, Jr. James Newman Shaw Charles Viele, Sr. Ruth Wineman James Bryan Lawrence Filter George Hubka Beverly Sixberry Ronald Tobias TAKE FURTHER NOTICE THAT the following propositions will be submitted to the vote of the electors at the Annual School Election: I. 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 1.31 mills ($1.31 on each $1,000.00) on state equalized valuation for the year 1981, for the purpose of providing additional funds for operating purposes? II. TAX RATE LIMITATION INCREASE PROPOSITION FOR BUS TRANSPORTATION 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 in­ creased by 1.4 mills ($1.40 on each $1,000.00) on state equalized valuation for the year 1981, for the purpose of providing additional funds for operating pur­ poses to be used to pay the cost of bus transportation (this being a separate proposal In addition to the increases submitted in Propositions I and ill at this same election)? III. TAX RATE LIMITATION INCREASE PROPOSITION FOR EXTRA CURRICULAR PROGRAMS AND SERVICES 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 .25 mill ($0.25 on each $1,000.00) on state equalized valuation for the year 1981, for the purpose of providing additional funds for operating purposes to be used for extra curricular programs and services (this being a separate proposal in addition to the increases submitted in Propositions I and II at this same election)? THE VOTING PLACES ARE AS FOLLOWS: PRECINCT NO. J Voting Place: Kellogg Elementary Gym, in the Village of Nashville, Michigan. The first precinct consists of all territory of the school district of former Nash­ ville 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 March 9, 1981, 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 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 .9213 M. Act 33 1951-Spec. Assessment 14 mills, 1981 Robert Cole Treasurer, Eaton County, Michigan I, Elsie B. Furrow, Treasurer of Barry County, Michigan, hereby certify that, as of March 6,1981, 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 .75 1981-1985, inclusive None None 1 mill, 1981-1985, inclusive 14 mills, 1981 Elsie B. Furrow___________ Treasurer, Barry County, Michigan This Notice is given by order of le Board of Education. Elam L. Rockwell Secretary, Board of Education Local businesses close for 'tax protest' on election day— by Susan Hinckley While Michigan voters squashed Proposal A by a 5-1 margin in last Tuesday’s election, Castleton Township rejected the tax shift proposition by an over­ whelming 7-1 margin. The measure was defeated 683 to 97, reports Castleton Township Clerk Sharon Bishop. Nashville the Tax Revolt town — partially closed up shop Tuesday in support of defeating the measure. The local business shutdown was part of a statewide 1-day protest strike, an idea which originated with Ahmo Jordan of Nashville, proprietor ofthe two Country Corners markets here. Jordan called for the May 19 shutdown during Nash­ ville’s widely-publicized March 25 Tax Revolt which brought “armies” of news media people to town. Tuesday, Main Street was virtually deserted. There was little “hoopla” or news coverage in the village that day. The decision by Nashville merchants to join the election day shutdown was made late Monday evening in a telephone blitz con­ ducted by Jordan and his followers. Calls also were made to merchants in Sunfield and Vermontville seeking support for the protest. .Youth employers wanted by Eaton Intermediate School District Governor William Milliken has proclaimed May as Youth Employment Month. And the Eaton Intermediate School District placement service is doing it’s part to help the proclamation become a reality, according to Clarie Vlasin, placement coordinator. “This summer, Michigan’s teenage work force will number over 500,000. Today our youth are in a dilemma. They’re bounding with energy but have no place to properly channel it. And, as young adults, they are ex­ pected to plan a career, with no real experience in the work world. Summer jobs can help,” she noted. In past summers, Eaton County has met the challenge of providing work opportunities for our out of school young adults, whether they will be returning to school in the fall or moving into the work force. The challenge' will be even greater, this summer, she said. Eaton Intermediate School District placement services, along with placement ser­ vices statewide, will be soliciting summer jobs and full time employment op- Oil and gas lease information available portunities for young adults via letters, phone calls, radio, TV and newspapers during the month of May. “Consider hiring a youth this s summer, ” Claire suggested. ‘‘Consider splitting a full-time position into two part-time positions and filling both with young people. Or hire youth for temporary clean-up assignments like window washing.” She noted that unpaid work experience is also beneficial. “Any exposure youth have to the world of work will aid them in future career decisions.” If you would like to hire a youth for summer work or would like additional in­ formation, call Claire Vlasin at 517-543-5500, ext. 26. Maple Valley Athletic Boosters Eaton County and some of of duplication, we must the surrounding counties charge a small amount. For BINGO have experienced a your copy, stop by the Eaton MAPLEWOOD SCHOOL' resurgence in oil and gas County Cooperative Ex­ Vermontville land •■leasing in the past tension Service, 126 N. Thursdays ...7:00 p.m. several months. Often times, Bostwick, Charlotte. Early Birds... 6:30 p.m. I find that land owners are not familiar with the language and terms of the lease contracts which are presented to them. Add to this lhe fact that rumors of The Village of Nashville will be wells being drilled and of accepting sealed bids on a ... higher leases being offered, make for frantic stories in a CL8HM McGraw Edison 8000 BTU community. In an effort to assist those persons who are still in need of information, the Eaton County Extension Office has Sealed bids must be submitted to an easy to read pamplet on the Nashville Village Clerk by ... facts about oil leasing. This pamphlet answers all of the MAY 28th. The Village reserves commonly asked questions and gives additioal facts that the right to accept or reject any most land owners have not or all bids. seen before. In order to cover our cost SUSAN M. CORKWELL — FOR SALE — AIR CONDITIONER NASHVILLE VILLAGE CLERK �The Maple Valley News, Nashville, Tuesday, May 26, 1981 — Page 7 Your June utility bill may be the most important one you’ll receive allyear ntedbyEifr I District r.w RMshiit nlttngiii ia nSlTVain®! I 3 rsaaiik im Xffitetepj g । is UM, Qb IYX "tel! 5C2!E-IeE SME-rm , -y . m Mptithtdi E j ItBJIIUJ illlHI ispstacii’ "M na ^ nia tjESIp® When you open the envelope containing your June utility bill you will find a very important booklet (or you might receive it as a separate mailing.) It describes the new Michigan Residential Conservation Services program featuring a Home Energy Analysis. The new service is offered by eight major Michigan utilities and meets the requirements of the Michigan Public Service Commission and the 1978 National Energy Act. It’s available to all homeowners and renters who pay energy utility bills. Even if you and your family are already conserving energy, the Home Energy Analysis can show you how to save more. For a $10 fee, you will get a complete inspection of your home by an energy specialist from your utility. You will learn how effective your present insulation, weatherstripping, caulking and other energy cost saving measures are, and you will be provided with information on specific things you can do to reduce energy waste. You also will receive a written computer analysis giving you estimates on how much recommended improvements will cost and how long they will take to pay for themselves. Information on contractors who can do the work, details on financing, tax credits and Home Weatherization Grants for low income persons also will be provided. After the work js completed, you may have it inspected by your utility. Some of the recommendations may cost very little or nothing at all. Some you may be able to do yourself. Others will require the services of a contractor. In any case, the Home Energy Analysis puts you under no obligation to carry out any of the recommendations'. However, you probably will want to do at least some of these, because now you will know a great deal more about how to make your home'energy efficient. Whether or not you decide to have a Home Energy Analysis, please read the booklet that comes with your June bill or by a separate mailing. It lists many things you can start doing right now to save energy and money. The booklet also tells you about assistance you can get from your utility to help you make your home more energy efficient—with or withdut the Home Energy Analysis. Lists of contractors and lenders, as well as do-ityourself information also are available from your utility. You can sign up for your Home Energy Analysis by returning the post­ card in the booklet or by getting in touch with your utility. The sooner - you sign up. the sooner fou can start reducing energy waste in your home. The Michigan Residential Conservation Services program is conducted through the utilities listed below. You can select any one of which you are a customer to perform your Home Energy Analysis. ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ Consumers Power Company Detroit Edison Lansing Board of Water & Light Michigan Consolidated Gas Co. Michigan Gas Utilities Co. Michigan Power Co. Indiana & Michigan Electric Co. Southeastern Michigan Gas Co. Service Commission/ Michigan Department of Commerce �Th* Mopl» Valley New*. Nathville, Tuesday. Moy 26. 1981 — Page 8 M.V. students receive scholarship and awards at honors night What’s happening in school ? A report from HortenburgAs Principal of the Jr.-Sr. and one-third percent. Should the millage fail, High School at Maple Valley I would like to take this additional reductions will opportunity to share with become necessary. It is with you developments of the a.great deal of concern for recent past, present, and students and their courses possibilities for the future that I state this millage must relative to the financial be passed! Our problems are situation and how it relates not the fault of anyone. Everyone involved needs to to programs Lack of funds have had a have a positive position to great deal to do with af­ build upon. Maple Valley fecting our staff numbers. schools should move for­ Thirteen and one half (13.5) ward, not slide backward. I would like to conclude positions have been eliminated in the last year with Dr. Ray E. Kehoe’s alone. This has included a quote from his University of Accreditation half-time jr. high counselor, Michigan full-time high school Report: “Good teachers and counselor, vocal music good students associated grades k-12, reading with the Maple Valley High program 7-12, increased class size, eliminated classes School are being han­ dicapped severly by limited and consolidated others. Secretaries, aides and funds and staff cut backs. custodians have had their Unless staff and programs hours reduced. Supplies for are restored, a once proud students and teachers are junior - senior high school, much being reduced thirty-three developed with g ANNOUNCING... g ULoretta Clark... New Retail .t.ailjg Agent and Demonstrator fo cAla/tti’soUagic to creative effort by many people over a period of time will inevitably deteriorate with tragic consequences for literally hundreds of students.” (Submitted by Burr Hartenburg) Maple Valley Schools LUNCH MENU Monday, June 1 Bar-B-Qs, Vegetables, Fruit, Cookie, Milk. Tuesday, June 2 Baked Chicken, Mashed Potatoes, Vegetables, Fruit, Bread & Butter, Milk. Wednesday, June 3 Cooks’ Choice. Thursday, June 4 School in AM only. Have a safe and happy summer! I HEARD THE HORSES By Jodi Spidel I heard the tramping of the feet. It was so neat, so faint, so fine. I heard the gush otwind go by; That the horses left behind. One led the line, one stayed behind; Until the sun went down CANDY & SUPPLIES y'’S jn Loretta is now available for FREE home candy’jn Action - Ads making demonstrations and carries a complete te && & FOR SALE: 1973 Fury, product line of candy making supplies at... jr dependable, $300. 726-1114, Mead-O-Acres, Lot 152, Nashville & X Phone (517) 852-9047 » rS CALL NOW TO SET A PARTY DATE FOR FALL! JL Vermontville. WANTED: Summer job by 14 year old girl, babysitting, mother’s helper, housework, or other odd jobs. 852-9695 or 852-0891, Nashville. (5-26) VOTE DALE OSSENHEIMER for... BACKGROUND... Maple Valley School Board - • 9 years resident of Nashville • 2 children, ages 3 and 8 • B.A. and M.A. degree •13% years employment in the field of education VALUES... • Feels a strong commitment to the youth of the community & their need for QUALITY education. • Feels a need for increased sensitivity toward public concerns and improved public relations. • Open minded & willing to consider new ideas. • Willing to devote the personal time and energy needed to do a good job. ★ VOTE JUNE Sth * Paid a for ory by the e Committee ommee For or Better eereucaon• education • 6091 Assyria ssyra Rd., ., Nothvllle. o ve. Mich. c. 49073 Maple Valley’s High auditorium, School decorated with freshly cut lilacs was the setting May 19 for Honors Night. Members of the National Honor Society acted as ushers. Mr. John Hughes as Master of acted Ceremonies and introduced the various presenters of awards. Board of Education President, Robert Dormer Superintendent of Schools, Carroll Wolff, gave a and welcome opening remarks. Kim McMillon, along with a friend and her father, two performed vocal numbers that were well received by the audience. Many students received awards from business, English, band, math and athletics. Scholarships were awarded to Dawn Wells, from Student Council, Vicki Fox Memorial, and Sam Sessions Memorial. Vomberg scholarship winners were Donna Steinbrecher and Renee Wright. Sherry Kraai and Kim Myers received scholarships from Michigan Business Schools Association. The Carey Wolfe Memorial Scholarship was awarded to Dan McClintock, while the M.V.E.A. Scholarship went to Jim Travoli. The remaining scholarship, presented by the Nashville Literary Club was given to Dawn Bassett. Burr Hartenburg, high school principal, stated he was pleased at the number of students receiving awards for Honor Roll, Perfect Attendance and Citizenship. Following the award presentation, Mrs. Norma Peterson and Mrs. Sue Dormer supervised a beautiful reception in the cafeteria. Seventh grade art students of Ms. Marianne Martin had handmade decorations for the tables. The nicely decorated cakes were done by Serena Goodenough. Parents of students attending-Maple Valley have every right to be extremely proud of the many varied accomplishments of their youth, school staff members said. Kellogg students share creative work(Editor’s note: The win­ ning entries in the creative writing contest, sponsored by the Nashville Friends of the Library, have been published previously in recent editions of the Maple Valley News. This week, we are presenting some of the other entries.) AFRAID OF THE DARK By Heather Hummel There was a boy named Benny Bark Benny was afraid of the dark So at night He slept with the light He ran up the light bill because he was scared Do you think he cared? I don’t think so. He kept on saying I’ll sleep with it off tomorrow. So he did try But he thought he’d die. So He Ran And turned it on again. Then one night when the light blew out He just sat there Too afraid to move, too afraid to shout. Then he noticed there was nothing very scary, not a bat or a ghost or a monster named Harry. Now he’s not afraid of the dark That brave little Benny Bark. LOVE By Kim Bahs What -is love? Is it just a hug and kiss? Or is it from above? Well all I can say is this Love can be neat and kind But love can get you in a bind Love can make you sad And love can make you mad. Love is God’s gift SING Birds sing of winter and for spring, Birds sing about everything. Birds sing for happiness they sing for joy, Birds sing about every­ thing, even a toy. Poems by Laura Martin WIND WILLOWS Listen to the wind willows howl and blow, They’ll take you where your heart longs to go. High and low through the air, As cool breezes blow through your hair. SUSAN BLUE Oh, Susan Blue, How do you do? Oh, Susan Blue, What shall I do? Oh, Susan Blue, I love you true. Oh, Susan Blue, Do you love me too? PLAY They say when the cat goes away, The mice will play. But when the dog goes away the cat will play. But when the cat does go away, The mice will still Play. SUPER HEROES By Kevin Engel There are so many dif­ ferent heroes who move in different ways. They stretch, shrink, and climb the walls. They do so many different things I just can’t explain. Their suits are so strange looking, I think they’re very •strange. Yes their suits are very strange. But about the suits I can’t complain. I cannot take any more of them. So let’s send ’em back* from where they came. WHAT A DAY? By Jodi Spidel It all started when we were coming home from church camp. You see I told everyone I might get some horses! When my dad and mom came to pick me up they didn’t say anything about buying any horses. I thought I didn’t have any. When we got to the house they acted like nothing happened. They showed me some clothes they bought me at a yard sale. Then my dad said “lets go out to the barn.” We did. Thats when I saw the horses! I named the filly Buffy because the mare already had a name - Princess. It was hard to get buffy to come to me. Now she comes to me on her own. My dad said “Princess is an inch too short to be called a horse. So she is called a pony. HIPPOPOTAMUS SANDWICH By Kevin Engel One day I was watching TV. Suddenly I had a craving for a hippopotamus sand­ wich. I had everthing except for hippopotamus meat. The next day I went hunting for the biggest hippo in the world which is in Atlantic City. Atlantic is an underwater jungle. The first week I just swam with the hippo underwater. On day I got so tired of swimming, I climbed upon his back. I sat there with my eyes closed. Suddenly a thought hit me. I could kill him underwater. Before I caught him, he swam into some seaweed. 1 became tangled in the seaweed When I got out of the mess, The hippo was a half a mile ahead of me. Finally I caught up with him on shore. He was so exhausted that he collapsed on the ground I ran over to where he was laying and pushed my spear through his heart. I took him home. I made my sandwich. Before I got it to my mouth, I lost my craving for a hippopotamus sandwich. “MY FIRST CALF” By Danielle Burg I had a calf, her name was Buttons. She was real little, she was a frosty color. I showed her at the fairs. She got last every time, but I still loved her. Two years later she had her first born. When the calf was born it was only two feet tall. We had to bring it in to dry it, because she wouldn’t. The calf was a heifer, and also frosty like her mother. I named the calf, Pee Wee Runt. Pee Wee got sick because she was so little. After all she was a month premature; We gave her some medicine and we hoped a lot but she died anyway. Then my dad gave me a cow that was ready to calf, her name was Nancy, she was two years old. A couple weeks later she had her calf, it was red with white stockings and a white spot on her head. I named her D.M.B. Nancy’s Jasmine. I call her Jasmine. I’ll show her and Nancy at the fair this year. �News. NNaesvhvililllee. TTuuesadaayy. May 26.1981 - Pog.9 class puts knowledgemto practice ImSSSIVc *nSS'N!^k 'N^Ji tSSS . 'Si JgJ g moval of the ham for slicing, a ,d Bill Hosmer. teacher Nita Brown Aber. The noon meal 1*H * 'i’fes ^i ntMH^ tMH^ MH^ Economic, E i rcmm hr”1 sin ham topped with pineapple, Potatoes, corn cole slawfrolls, jello and pie. The entire bill of fare wa was work of the class, which inincludes hcludehs se severe hve re young me though the distaff side predominates. From planning knowledge mW praetie^ nreoarat ion, serving to clwmup. the studente Jmndied all phases ofte lea q Tempting arom-ss waited tXhrou?gh E tchoen oopmeni doors of X? Economics room at >>L i’d‘ L Strfi’and‘severe 1 they had Bitt Utta. kata kWata tjtstai.’i Hiliiu.il' in ataii! HWi i® rad'ii ta^'ate followed by a... DANCE Mus.icu by bakers fresh M-M-M-M -a GOOL > walks ; Tim w aalKsS for season; Ramey 5 toorrr <<;, Randy , cre11' their guests. i Nashville Announces s^ss s £S s r «ei Ml H " .'r* "k’*'*1 “Four Guys members & guests food in kitchen 1C-Store with Portland 14-10t and 7-10. Luke Potter went . utoH'11 itekulR 0®pil ^S5 S5SS?— sharedPta the reward: they joined their guests at a the he dinner table. JV baseball spSliltist witiht hP Ptolrtdla1n4d10 |f Min M|l<4i toe Mi HASHVIUEV.F.W.eOST82M Donuts & Rolls p DELICIOUS I OVEN-FRESH Cli Wright and George Claries Green, 1 hit a piece. Maple Vallej High School receives probationary accreditation— CONVENIENT SPICIALS EThe administration at E’^ Sm^thlt die gf fcrtg McDonald GAL G accredited by the University LITER tt«* >«** <*S !<**»S >1 r*f!*» !!1 rf JU?'The Accreditation JU?'Th n Ad- nWT h“TatSn s"n b: S$ TsSiicienl twowacrdve irreducing oeldautpprogress icoionnggs etthe hsosef ■i iisssmmade maaaee toward violatiodnsd of number 2acdcre Kditation LsstaahnnaafarBwSs,S 2d Kent W. Leach of BSS _C--o---k---e- & P®PSI 8PA^ $' lverydoyLowP??L_ ‘ ‘We want Y OU as a customer customer. We accept ,^?!mv.. ax.wMS ^Mwnwy marathon gasoline AND OIL PRODUCTS s attention working olnFNTS: Wanted - baoy kgii“th.' sxe"«“ tends w.beFoods NashviUe. (6-30) Home ome Economics kitchen Class project. M\ NASHVILLE ^•gSRSSft-UMM*/ open: W. �The Maple Valley News, Nashville, Tuesday, May 26, 1981 — Page 10 AFROTC scholarship applicants should apply now— High school students who will be seniors next fall should begin to apply now for Air Force Reserve Officers’ Training Corps Four-Year College Scholarships ac­ cording to Col. Hugh D. McCracken, Jr., Air Force ROTC Registrar. “Students’ chances for selection increase by sub­ mitting their scholarship applications during the summer and early fall,” says Colonel McCracken. Applications for the fresh- For all your Insurance Needs ALL-TOGETHER TEAM See the... Norma Viele Teresa Jones Auto-Owners Insurance LifeHomeCarBusiness Phone 517-726-0634 178 S. Main St., Vermontville man scholarships beginning in the 1982-83 academic year are now available at Departments of Aerospace Studies at any college or university hosting Air Force ROTC and at U.S. Air Force recruiting stations, or students can write to the Office of Public Affairs, Air Force ROTC, Maxwell AFB, AL 36112. An Air Force ROTC FourYear Scholarship provides for payment of full tuition, books and most fees, plus a $100 monthly stipend during each academic year. The scholarships can be used at about 600 colleges and universities that offer Air Force ROTC. Competition for these scholarships has been keen. For example, more than 15,000 scholarship applications were received by Air Force ROTC from wich about 1,400 students were selected as scholarship recipients for this fall. “With so many applications,” says Colonel McCracken, “the emphasis is on early application and high .quality students.” Three selection boards meet each academic year, one in November, another in January and a final board in March. Approximately 50 percent of those qualified students considered by the November 1980 selection board were chosen to receive a scholarship. For the January and March boards, the percentage of students selected was. considerably INSIDE... OUTSIDE 52 WEEKS A YEAR SFiestn WUptfale Picnic Table *24.95 ... *27.80 Picnic Table Kit. 8Ft.Lumber Total Cost *52.75 Beautiful Residential... 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The minimum SAT scores required for a scholarship application are 500 in mathematics and a com­ posite score, mathematics and verbal together, of 1,000. For the ACT, the minimum score in mathematics is 19 and the composite score minimum is 22. Along with aptitude test scores, other factors such as high school academic records, class standing, and extracurricular activities are considered by a board of senior Air Force ROTC of­ ficers who choose the scholarship designees. “There is a wide spectrum of academic degree for which Air Force ROTC scholarships are being awarded,” says Colonel McCracken. “Air Force ROTC also offers scholar­ ships in increments of three and one-half, three, two and one-half, and two years. To be eligible for these scholarships, students must be members of the Air Force ROTC program.” College freshmen can register for the Air Force ROTC Four-Year Program EATON COUNTY FARM AND HOME CALENDAR Thursday, May 28 - 7-8:30 p.m. How to Grow Strawberries and Blueberries, Lowell Code farm, 3534 W. Kalamo Hwy., Charlotte. Open to public. Friday, May 29 - 9:30 a.m. - 4 p.m. 4-H Horseback Riding for Handicappers, Meadowview School, Packard Hwy., Charlotte. Saturday, May 30 -10 a.m. - 7 p.m. 4-H Grand River Canoe Trip, meet at Tecumseh Park, Lansing. Monday, June 1-8 p.m. 4-H Advisory Council meeting, Kardel Hall, Charlotte Fairgrounds. Tuesday, June 2 - I p.m. 4-H Clown Club meeting, Extension Office, 126 N. Bostwick, Charlotte. Tuesday, June 2-7:30 p.m. 4-H Exploration Days Orien­ tation, 4-H Building, Charlotte Fairgrounds. Thursday, June 4 - 7:30 p.m. 4-H Horse Bowl, Kardel Hall, Charlotte Fairgrounds. Friday, June 5 - 9:30 a.m. - 4 p.m. Horseback Riding for Hanidcappers, Meadowview School, Packard Hwy., Charlotte. Saturday, June 6 - 9-11 a.m. 4-H Market Lamb Weigh-in, Charlotte Fairgrounds. Monday, June 8-7:30 p.m. 4-H Small Animal Association Board Meeting, Extension Office, 126 N. Bostwick, Charlotte. Tuesday, June 9 - 9:30 a.m. Eaton Extension Homemakers Council, (1981-82), Cooperative Extension Office, 126 N. Bostwick, Charlotte. Thursday, June 11 - 4-H Exchange Trip Orientation, 4-H Building, Charlotte Fairgrounds. Thursday, June 11 - 7:30 p.m. 4-H Horse Developmental Committee meeting, Kardel Hall. Friday, June 12 - State 4-H Broiler Contest, Michigan State University, East Lansing., Saturday, June 13 - 12 noon, Teen Bike Hike, meet at Charlotte Plaza. Saturday, June 13 -1 p.m. 4-H Goat Fitting & Showing Clinic, Cattle Show Ring, Charlotte Fairgrounds. Saturday, June 13 - 4 p.m. 4-H Archery Clinic, Infield of Charlotte Fairgrounds. Monday, June 15 - 7:30 p,m. 4-H Fairboard meeting, Fair Office, Charlotte Fairgrounds. the same way as they do for any other college class. Air Force ROTC’s academic courses, normally taken for elective credit, deal with Air Force history, air power development, management and leadership, and national defense policy. Upon completion of degree requirements and the Air Force ROTC program, students are commissioned as second lieutenants in the United States Air Force with a minimum four-year active duty obligation. For flying training candidates, the commitment is six years for pilots and five years for navigators after they receive their aeronautical ratings. “The Air Force scholar­ ship program offers students an excellent opportunity to finance their ' college education, get their degrees and then serve their country as officers in the United States Air Force,” says Colonel McCracken. Big yields plus total performance. YIELDPLUS from DEKALB. 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Some breeding lines, such as Tecumseh, appear to be resistant; For additional in­ formation, contact the Eaton County Cooperative Ex­ tension Service, 543-2310 or 645-2351. DEKALB is a registered brand name Numbers designate hybrids VERMONTVILLE CAR WASH UNDER NEW MANAGEMENT Eric & Marilyn Wright Lots of Hot Water I Still Only... 50 �CAPPON’s Quick Mart ...in Nashville Friday, May 29 Saturday, May 30 m GLoAfSS Cola! 12 PACK 12 oz. CANS $4)79 $4)79 pLUS DEPOSIT 8 PACK % LITERS DEPOSIT J^Cola $ 4 69 8 pak 1 I zO. ■ PLUS ■■ DEPOSIT OZ Sailboat Kingsford e 4 qq CHARCOAL ’ll? Featuring... SHELL Self-Serve Gas and Quality Products ... from Coca-Cola WAGON Everytime you buy a 12 oz., 12 pak of cans of from RC Cola ton. The most cartons tur­ ned in at 9 p.m., July 3rd Everytime you buy an *8 pak of RC products our clerk will stamp your carton. The most cartons turned in at 9 p.m. July 3rd wins. wins. Coca-Cola products, our clerk will stamp your car­ shell 100 Gallons of GAS BRING THIS COUPON TO REGISTER. I NAME I I ADDRESS. | CITY PH. �The Mople Valley New*. Nashville, Tuesday, May 26,1981 — Page 12 Melissa Tate and Robert Hosmer wed Vermontville news By Esther Shepard After the Civil War, about 1868, May 30 was set aside for the fallen comrade. This first day they met in the rain. Our Edward W. Barber, brother of Homer G Barber gave the address at Battle Creek. Edward W. and Homer G.'s brother died in Louialana. He was with the 6th Michigan unit, which was from Eaton County. They were at Camp William, known by the boys as Camp Death. Young Barber was only nineteen. His discharge met his body at the gate. Then there were Henry Sanford, the first baby born in Vermontville, and Willie Rogers, the last killed in the war. Willie was married and had a daughter. Frances hasn’t located this family. There were others and those taken-prisoners. The Vermontville Historical Society will meet May 28 at 7 p.m. in the palor of the United Methodist Church with a potluck supper. John Davis of Olivet will show and speak on collectibles. Mrs. Merna Faust visited her sister-in-law, Mrs. Lois Hall Hawes Thursday at Hayes, Green, Beach Hospital in Charlotte. Also her neighbor Mrs. - Ann Marshall and Mrs. Sally Granger. Sally will be home at the time this is printed. (The deadline for this week was early for the holiday.) Melissa Ann Tate and Robert M. Hosmer, Jr. were married Saturday, April 18 at the Battle Creek Outdoor Education Center in Dowling. They were united in marriage by the bride’s father, William R. Tate, pastor of Eaton County Christian Community of Charlotte. Mr. and Mrs. William Tate reside in Nash­ ville. Parents of the groom are Mr. and Mrs. Robert Hosmer, Sr., also residents of Nashville. The bride and groom exchanged personal vows at an 11 a.m. ceremony. The bride, escorted by her father, was attired in a floor length satin gown with sheer sleeves, overskirt and apron, trimmed in ruffles and lace giving an old-fashioned look. The gown was fashioned and sewn by her mother, Her bouquet of pink roses and white carnations, was nestled in the folds of the parasol which she carried. Tammy Conley, sister of the bride, served as matron of honor. Serving as bridesmaid was Tama Kline, close friend of the bride. Groomsmen were Keven Conley, brother-in-law of the bride, Phil Kline, friend of the bride and groom, and Bill Tate, Jr., brother of the bride. Ushers were Bill Hosmer and Jeff Hosmer, brothers of the groom. Bill Tate, Jr. and Deven Conley played a trumpet and guitar duet. Olivia Lettimore opened* the ceremony with solos. Rorey and Desarae, Garn, Phil Kline, Doug Baker, Maria Jaquette, and Olivia Lettimore formed a sextette and sang for the reccessional. The bride and groom are both graduates of Maple Valley High School. Following a honeymoon trip to Niagra Falls, the newlyweds will make their home in Charlotte. The Village Hair Port Beauty Shop FINAL WEEK $200 Off any PERM ... with this coupon. Good thru May 1981. Call for an appointment... 3 726-0257 I 470 E. Main St., Vermontville | The 3940 Powr-Mizer Forage Harvester makes the most of your tractor’s The 3940’s power-efficient design begins with our Dura-Drum™ cutterhead uneven forage doesn't stand a chance against its 36 segmented knives. And if a knife gets damaged, you’ll find it’s easy and inexpensive to replace one of the short blades. Easy-adjust controls help you keep running at peak performance. It only takes one wrench and less than 3 minutes to set the stationary knife at' the proper clearance. No bending. No mess. No shield removal. It's so easy, you'll adjust it every time you sharpen the knives. You can match a 3940 with harvesting units that best fit your operation. Select from one-- or 2-row row-crop units, one-row ear com unit, 5Vi-foot windrow pickup or the 6-foot mower bar. Let us show you how a 3940 can squeeze extra capacity out of your 80- to 130-hp tractor. Strawberry and blueberry tour, Thursday May 28 By Allen Krizek, Extension Director County Just about everyone en­ joys fresh strawberries and blueberries from the garden, but not everyone is com­ pletely successful in growing them. To assist the backyard gardener, the Eaton County Cooperative Extension Service has scheduled an educational tour to explain successful strawberry and blueberry culture. The tour will be held Thursday, May 28, from 7­ 8:30 p.m. at the Lowell Cook Farm, 3534 W. Kalamo High­ way, Charlotte. County Extension Director, Allen Krizek; MSU Fruit Specialist, Jim Hancock; and Lowell. Cook;’ will discuss variety selection, planting systems, weed control, site considerations and more. Ample time to have your questions an­ swered. From Charlotte, the Lowell Cook farm is located south on Battle Creek Road, turn west IVz miles on Kalamo Highway. The educational tour is free of charge and open to all in­ terested persons. 1138 4th Street, Lake Odessa, Ml. 48849 Phone 616-374-8835 EWING WELL DRILLING Your dependable drillers in Eaton & Barry Counties WATER WELL DRILLING and PUMP SERVICE Action-Ads FOR SALE: Heald Super Trike, 399cc JLO engine, street legal. $525. 726-1114, Vermontville. HOME OWNERS: You can save 25 percent on your heating cost by using solar energy. For a cost-free estimate call Jim Callihan, 616-962-7677. (6-9) SEPTIC TANK CLEANING: Approved by Michigan Department of Health. Call Menzo Howe, Charlotte. Phone 543-0173. (tfn) BOARDING DOGS & CATS: Carroll Wells, Phone 726­ 0129. (eow) Lieb’s CLEANING SERVICE G.W Sales TRAVEL BY PHONE - A new phone reservation system at the State’s 10 travel information centers began operation on May 14. The system will enable travelers stopping at the centers to dial toll-free to any travel-related establishment in Michgian, ranging from hotels to museums and cam­ pgrounds. DEFEATED PROPOSAL - Proposal A, the tax-reliefplan, was defeated last week. Approximately 36 percent of Michigan registered voters went to the polls. The plan would have provided a 50 percent residential property tax cut and limited property tax growth to an annual 6 percent. The real question now is... what do the 64 percent of the voters who didn’t vote want? DOCTOR SHORTAGE - A shortage of Michigan doctors by 1990 has been predicted in a report by Public Sector Con­ sultants, a private East Lansing-based research firm. According to the group, Michigan’s two-year financial slump is to blame. However, a report recently issued by a health planning office in the state’s Department of Management and Budget predicted a surplus of Michigan doctors by 1990. JOBLESS RATES - Four Michigan cities, hurting from auto industry job losses, are still among the 10 cities with the worst unemployment rates in the nation, according to the U.S. Labor Department Flint rated second at 16.5 percent in March, Bay City and Muskegon tied for fifth place at 14.9 percent and Detroit held ninth place at 13.4 percent. REDUCED BENEFITS - In an effort to decrease the $60 million budget deficit in the State’s Department of Social Services, ADC and General Assistance recipients will receive a 5 percent cut in benefits beginning June 1. The temporary plan was authorized for 30 days by the Legislature so that other budget-cutting plans could-be explored. Call for your Spring Cleaning Needs 852-9244 (Nashville) or 945*9228 (Hastings) 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 BEST! 6459 ALLEGAN RD. VERMONTVILLE, MICHIGAN STATE LICENSE NO. 1612 Bushre Plumbing • • • • • • Residential Repair • Installation New Construction • Remodeling Sewer and Drain Work Water Heaters • Water Softeners Gas Piping • Pipe Handrails Welding FOR ALL YOUR PLUMBING & PIPING NEEUS Call... Carl Bushre — LICENSED MASTER PLUMBER — 726-0036 �The Maple Valley News, Nashville, Tuesday, May 26,1981 — Page 13 Olivet end Lions bid for tournament play Earlier this season the boys from Olivet came to Vermontville and captured the Maple Valley Invitational. On Friday they returned and were just as successful. Olivet collected 15 hits on their way to beating Maple Valley 8-3, Friday, and closed out any chance for a Lion tournament bid. The Lions had nine hits but they stranded seven runners in the pre-district contest. Larry Lenz, the Lion coach, said the Lions could not recover from a third inning turn around. The Lions led 3-1 going into the third on the strength of a Jeff Weiler three run homer. Olivet had runners on second and third and things started going down hill for the Lions. An Olivet batter bunted, pitcher Newman Maurer fielded the ball and threw to first The ball winged past second baseman Jeff Christiansen and two Olivet runs scored. “That play really hurt us,” Lenz said. “We had a lead. It would have given us an out to work with, but instead it opened the door.” Olivet scored five in the inning, taking the lead for the remainder of he game. Newman Maurer went the distance for the Lions and absorbed the loss. Three Lions had a pair of hits to lead the offense. Weiler added a single to his homer and three runs batted in. Eric Wolff, the Lion shortstop, chipped in with a double and a single, and Christiansen added a pair of singles. The Lions are now 6-12 overall, and 4-8 in the TCAA. They finish their season tonight hosting Vestaburg for a pair. The Lions are hosting the Class C district this weekend in Vermontville. Lion Jeff Weiler reaches for a throw as an Olivet runner hits the dirt. The runner was safe, the coach was on his knees, and the umpire fell down trying to make ^^•aitay ( ^fcfciBBlh jNWhRM ■■Wwfrjrt, lAikAtiftpm liKitflaqtal&ntt F2B:mstni) '.erxrafflMffipB: "EiStESMitl: Larry Lenz, Lion head coach, (right) gives pointers to Walt Maurer during baseball action, Friday in Vermont­ ville. (Reminder photo) Lion pitcher Newman Maurer follows through on a throw to third. He forced the runner after fielding an attempted sacrifice bunt. (Reminderphoio) Jeff Weiler of Maple Valley is greeted by his team­ mates at home plate after drilling a three run homer, Friday. (Reminder photo) DstitHpilW EEijjaitaM^ q' g Gai Mat k®( E3!KH£-tt—-l1^ ~ g am It > H* Vermontville family hears from 'balloon senders' . The Daniel Gillig family of Vermontville has learned that the balloon they found in their field in April traveled further than any other balloon found from the launching by Lakeville Elementary students in Indiana. Out of 60 balloons laun­ ched, the group received eight replies from persons FARM CHEMICALS $260 ATRAZINE 80w lb$225 1757 lb$107S LASSO ga $1680 AATREX l Many More In Stock I FARMERS FEED SERVICE 1006 E. Railroad, Hastings PHONE 945-9926 who found the balloons and the Gillig field was ap­ proximately 109.25 miles from the lift-off site. Lakeville is about 15 miles south of South Bend. The balloon was found by Kenneth Gillig and his father. Kenneth and his sister Kim wrote letters to the children whose names appeared on the tag that had been attached to the balloon. The children recently wrote back to the Gilligs and told them that their balloon launch had been part of a music program in con­ junction with learning songs about balloons. The ballon the Gilligs found had been launched by nine-year-old, third grade students. Action - Ads REWARD for return of our Dalmation. 852-9114, Nash­ ville. RENT A MOTOR HOME: By day or week. Have campers also. $100 deposit will hold for your date. Call Meek’s Vacation Rental, 945­ 9101. Hastings. (9-29) WEDDING PHOTOGRAPH Y: Check on our $100 mini-package. It may cover your needs. Remember the day with photographs. Bill Richards Studio. 250 S. Main, Vermontville, 726-1340. 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Closed Mondays. (EOW) FOR SALE BY OWNER: 1bedroom brick house in Vermontville. Natural gas, very economical, 1-car garage. Mid-teens! 726-1114, Vermontville. 1981 OPENING Women’s Slow Pitch Softball Tour­ nament - June 6 & 7. Entry fee $65 plus two new balls. For information, call Dan Downing, (517) 852-9564. SWIMMING POOLS: Best deal in the county and for doit-yourselfers the easiest to install. Financing now available. Acoma, Inc., 1­ 616-963-0433. (4-21N) THE STIHL028WB. THE PROFESSIONAL SAW FOR HOMEOWNERS. This is the best engineered chain saw ever made for the home­ owner who's serious about cutting. A high-performance mid-size saw with all the design integrity of the biggest professional saws in the world. And Stihl makes those, too. TAKE ONE HOME. ASAHRVDIWLLAER-E H /P HARDWARE STIHL The World's Largest Selling Chain Saw. sporting"/ ”?) g 105 N. Main St. Phone 852-0713 �The Mople Valley New*. Nashville, Tuesday, May 26, 1981 — Page 14 Successful gardening begins with quality seeds-plants by Allen Krizek, County Extension Director Successful vegetable gardening begins with high quality seeds and healthy transplants. Though vegetable seeds can be found in almost any supermarket, hardware store and garden center, Eaton' County Extension Director Allen Krizek ad­ vises serious gardeners to order seed from catalogs whenever possible. YIELDPLUS from DEKALB. Tremendous yields you can count on. XL-32a Big ears packed with grain mean extra big yields for you. XL-32a delivers the yield power of a full season hybrid with the fast drydown of an earlier corn. Call your DEKALB dealer today. Fanner’s Feed SERVICE 1006 E. Railroad Street HASTINGS Phone 945-9926 DEKALB is a registered brand name Numbers designate hybrids “There’s nothing wrong with the seed in the grocery store,” he says, “If it was packaged for- the current year, it should be fresh ,and viable. But the rack in the grocery store offers a pretty limited choice There are lots of different lands of vegetables but few varieties of any particular crop. And you won’t find most of the high quality varieties that MSU recommends.” Recommended varieties have been shown to do well under typical Michigan conditions. They usually offer some valuable ad­ vantages over the others available, such as disease resistance, early maturity, more uniform size, shape or color, and larger yields. Most of the MSUrecommended varieties are available primarily through seed catalogs. ENGAGEMENTS Swift - Byington Mr. and Mrs. William Swift of Nashville and Mr. and Mrs. Philip Byington of Vermontville are pleased to announce the engagement of their children, Karen Sue Swift and Clifford Aaron Byington. Karen is presently a student and employee at the Grand Rapids School of the Bible and Music. Cliff is employed at Flexfab in Hastings. An August 7 wedding is being planned. Green - Dale Mr. and Mrs. Elgin Totten of Nashville are pleased to announce the engagement of their daughter, Gale Green, to David Dale, son of Mr. and Mrs. Ron Faulkner of Nash­ ville. A July wedding is being planned. Carroll - Jarrard Mr. and Mrs. W. D. Carroll of Mexia, Texas, announce the engagement and up­ coming marriage of . their daughter, Lisa, to Cameron Jarrard, son of Mr. and Mrs. Ward Jarrard of Nashville. The wedding is to be June 11 in Waco, Texas. uto Service CENTER QUALITY WORKMANSHIP TRANSMISSION REPAIRS BODY & BUMP SERVICE WHEEL ALIGNMENT & BALANCING Seed catalogs also allow you to choose from early, midseason and late varieties of crops like sweet corn; and from a wide variety of tomatoes and peppers that bear fruits of various sizes, Obituaries William H. Face NASHVILLE Mr. William H. Face, 84, of 218 Maple Street, died Monday, May 18, 1981 at Pennock Hospital in Hastings. He was bora in Olivet, Michigan on December 2,1896, the son of Charles and Elizabeth (Raymond) Face. He married Clara Ehret in Charlotte, November 1,1917. He served in the U.S. Army during W.W. 1. He was a substitute mail carrier from 1942 to 1965. Mr. Face is survived by his NASHVILLE Mr. George Augustine, 78, of 124 Church Street, died Wed­ nesday, May 20, 1981 at Community Hospital in Battle Creek. He was bom, November 26, 1902 in Eaton County, the son of Asa and Emma (Chalender) Augustine. He married Kathryn Wood on February 29, 1932 in Charlotte. Health Dept, announces new immunization clinics BARRY OFFICE: 110 W. Center St., Hastings, MI. Every Monday 9:00-11:30 a.m. - 1:00-4:00 p.m. GRAND LEDGE: Immanuel Lutheran Church, M­ 100, one block north of Saginaw in Grand Ledge, 2nd Wednesday of the month. June 10, 1981 - 9:00 a.m. 11:30 a.m. CHARLOTTE OFFICE: 528 Beech Street, Charlotte, MI. Every Wednesday 8:30­ 11:00 a.m. - 1:00-4:00 p.m. POOLS _______ (616)963'0433 Financing Available! 130 S. Main St., Vermontville - Ph. 726-0569 He was a retired employee of Oldsmobile. Mr. Augustine is survived by his wife, Kathryn; two sons, David of Lansing, and Donald of Nashville; one daughter, Mrs. Richard (Audrey) Deming of grandHastings; ten greatchildren; five r, grandchildren; one brother, Harry Augustine of, Augustine Bellevue; two sisters, Mrs. Sidney (Doris) Otto and Mrs. Gladys White, both of Bellevue. Funeral services were held at 1:00 p.m. Saturday, May 23, from Vogt Funeral Home of Nashville. Rev. David Johnston officiated. Burial was in Riverside Cemetery, Bellevue, Michigan. From our readers TO THE EDITOR: I would like to thank the citizens of Nashville and to the pick up crew who took part in the recent trash pick up. For their cooperation and Vermontville scout care in sorting of items. All items were clean and will receive well sorted. Thanks again, Eagle Award Earl Fochtman Allen Hapeman, a member Manager of the of Vermontville Boy Scout Recycling Center Troop 648, will receive the Eagle Award during a 7 p.m. CARD OF THANKS ceremony Saturday, May 30. I wish to express a big The public is invited to at­ “thank you” to dll who at­ tend the event which will be tended and helped to make held at the American Legion my open house such an Hall in Vermontville. enjoyable affair and a “red The Eagle Award is the letter” day for me. Exhighest award in scouting. pecially my family who Allen has been involved in planned it and the flowers scouting for about nine years. His scout master is. from the Maple Valley News, the Methodist Church, Tom Gorman. Gerald Aldrich family, and other friends. Also to Mrs. Serena Goodenough for the marvelous cake. on SWIMMING AvaKroger MAJOR OVERHAULS Trowbridge Service wife, Clara; two daughters, Nora Welker of Nashville, and Mrs. Phyllis Bassett of Battle Creek; one son, Calvin Face of Mason, Michigan; one brother, Fred Face of Traverse City; six grandchildren; fifteen great - grandchildren and six great - great - grandchildren. Funeral services were held at 2:00 p.m. Thursday, May 21, from the Vogt Funeral Home of Nashville. Rev. Leonard Putnam of­ ficiated. Burial was in Kalamo Cemetery. George Augustine TUNE-UPS & MUFFLERS BRAKES shapes and colors. Space­ saving bush varieties of beans and squash are available, too, along with some of the more unusual vegetables, like Jerusalem artichokes, spaghetti squash and Chinese radishes. AGORA inc. LARGE GARAGE SALE: 6 miles south of Nashville on M-66. Antiques, fainting couch frame. 4 hole potty chair, 5 ft. plant stand, picture frames, barn scales, milk bottles with cardboard caps. Sweeper, garage door opener, metal bed frame, books, toys, clothes, car parts, lots and lots of misc. Thursday and Friday, 9-5. FOR SALE: Ski boat, 35 hp., 1976, with low hours. Ready for summer. Skis, rope, battery and tank included. $875. 726-1114, Vermontville. Early May is not too late to order from seed catalogs. Quick-maturing crops like beans, cucumbers and summer squash can be planted well into June. Cool­ season crops like lettuce, spinach, radishes, carrots, broccoli, cauliflower, cab­ bage, Chinese cabbage and kohlrabi can be planted in midsummer for a fall har­ vest. Most home gardeners buy tomatoes, eggplant and peppers as transplants for putting in the garden after the likelihood of frost is past. Some people try to raise their own transplants. “The main advantage to raising your own transplants is that it gives you all the varieties in the seed catalog to choose from,” Krizek points out. “When you buy transplants, you have only the handful of varieties the grower chose to produce. The problem with growing your own transplants is that most homes don’t provide good growing conditions. Seedlings need high light and cool temperatures, but in the home they generally get low light and warm tem­ peratures. The result is tall, spindly plants.” If you don’t have a hobby greenhouse, a coldframe or a light garden in a cool part of the house, you’re better off buying plants than trying to raise them yourself, Krizek suggests. If you choose carefully, you’ll probably get better plants than you could grow. In this case, “better” does not mean “bigger”. “In garden transplants — especially tomatoes — small is beautiful,” Krizek says. “Look for ‘ small, stocky, compact, healthy-looking plants with thick stems. Avoid large ones, expecially those that already have flowers and fruits on them. The growth of these plants has come to a Standstill by the time you buy them, and they’re not about to start growing again right away. They probably won’t set any more fruit until those first few have ripened and been picked off, so they’ll probably yield less than a smaller plant whose growth wasn’t interrupted." If possible, buy transplants from the grower. Locally grown plants are more likely to be varieties suited to growing in Michigan. If you can’t buy from the grower, buy from a reputable dealer so you can be fairly sure that plants are the varieties the labels Say they are. Insects and diseases can come into the garden on plants, so check those you might buy with care. Avoid plants with obvious signs of insect infestation, yellow leaves, spots bn leaves and other indications of disease. Wilted plants may just need a drink. They may also have no roots, due to root rot caused by overwatering. Don’t take a chance — don’t buy problems. BARRY COUNTY EXTENSION SERVICE CALENDAR of EVENTS May 27 - Michigan Feeder Pig Show, Fairgrounds, Mt. Pleasant. May 28 - Barry County Fair Board meeting, 7:30 p.m., 535 W. Woodlawn Avenue, Hastings. June 1 - 4-H Dairy Goat Development Committee meeting, 7:30 p.m., Community Building, Hastings. June 1 - Barry County MAEH Council meeting, Executive Board, 1:30 p.m.; Full Council, 2 p.m.; Extension Office, Hastings. June 3 - 4-H Livestock committee meeting, 8 pm., Extension Office, Hastings. gs. June 8 - 4-H Council meeting, 8 p.m., Extension Office, Hastings. June 11 - Exploration Days Orientation meeting. June 12 - 4-H Dairy Fitting and Showing clinic, 10 a.m., Joe Jarrard Dairy Farm, Guy Road, Nashville. June 12 - State 4-H Broiler Contest, Michigan State University, East Lansing. June 15-18 - College Week, Michigan State University, East Hansing. June 17 - County Commissioners’ Day, Michigan State University, East Lansing. June 18 - 1981 Orchard Machinery Day, Trevor Nichols Farm, Fennville. June 18 - 4-H Livestock Members meeting, 7:30 p.m., Community Building, Farigrounds, Hastings. June 18-20 - 4-H Exploration Days, Michigan State University,-East Lansing. When you want results. .. ... give our classified department a call I 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! 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COUPON OF281 MW£LWlOSF*2»81I I � https://barrycountyhistoryportal.org/files/original/21/795/MapleValleyNews_1981-06-02.pdf 15b28805545b8da3828228affa490826 PDF Text Text paid *• POSTAGf nS*r Michigan tt''sch“flM «068 tts 49058 «MfT wo r vnna^P’V Published by J-Ad Graphics, Inc. 1952 N. Broadway, Hastings, Mich. 49058 os UiSIlHSSi U P.O. Box A, Nashville, Michigan Phone 945-9554 (Hastings) The Maple Valley News, Nashville, Vol. 109 - No. 52 - Tuesday, June 2,1981 M.V. graduates celebrate end of high school career Mortarboards sailed through the air Sunday as 131 Maple Valley graduates celebrated the end of their high school careers. The exuberant demonstration came at the conclusion of afternoon commencement exercises staged at the MVHS gymnasium for a capacity crowd. The seniors were challenged to go on to a life of service to others in an inspiring address given by Mrs. Gladys Youngs, a retired teacher of English who spent 26 of her 32 teaching years in the Hastings Public School system. “True greatness comes from giving of one’s self,” said Mrs. Youngs, citing a list that included JesusChrist, Madam Marie Curie, Abraham Lincoln, Mother Teresa and George Washington Carver as ones who had dedicated them­ selves to the welfare of others. “Becoming greater than you are does not mean amassing a great fortune... or writing the world’s greatest novel/’ said Mrs. Youngs. She told the Class of ’81 that greatness comes through helping one’s fellow man. “Think of what you can bring to a job, not the compensation a job can bring to you,” advised Mrs. Youngs. “Complete forgetfulness of self is the way to happiness.” She told the young people that they can change cir­ cumstances perpetuated by the past by doing something, rather than merely com­ plaining. “Guts is a phrase word for action,” concluded Mrs. Youngs. “The only way to change the tide is to act, not yak.” Other participating in the commencement program were Rev. Molly Turner of Vermontville United Methodist Church, who delivered the invocation and benediction; Superintendent of Schools Carroll Wolff, who welcomed the audience; and Principal Burr Hartenburg, who called the class roll for presentation of diplomas by Elam Rockwell and Russell Geary of the Maple Valley "Michigan Week" — by Susan Hinckley Placed in the Mildred Mason. a tearful valedictory farewell to her classmates. Music was furnished by the Maple Valley High School Band under the direction of Roy Johnson. Draping the stage was a banner in class colors of royal blue and silver, bearing the class motto: “What lies behind you and Conf, page 8 The class of '81 stands together before taking seats for the commencement program. Girl graduates were gowned in white; the boys in blue. Vermontville receives books from Capac Allen Library in Vermontville last week were three historical books On behalf of Mildred Allen Library in accepts three historical books about the during the recent Mayor Exchange event the presentation to the library Tuesday Board of Eduction. The salutatory address was delivered by Luella Fassett, and Celia Eaton bid presented to the village by the town of Capac during the recent Michigan Week Vermontville, librarian Ingrid Northrup village of Capac. The books were a gift betweep the two municipalities. Making was Vermontville Village President Bill Mayor Exchange between the two municipalities. The books were received Wednesday, May 20, when Vermontville officials visited Capac, a community of 1,400 located in St. Clair County. “Capac Attracted Fine Folks” was one of the books placed in Vermontville’s library. It is a collection of personal interviews of Capac senior citizens by 110 sixth­ graders in- the Michigan History Class of Mrs. Anna Richardson at Capac Middle Schopl. It was compiled over several years. The other books are “Capac, Then & Now,” published at their Centennial in 1957, and “A Pictorial History of Capac, 1840-70’s,” a collection of photos and facts tracing the town’s past. It was published in 1979 by the Capac Historical Society. Another gift presented to Vermontville by Capac was that town’s official flag. It was designed by Hazel Higgins, of that village, and was adopted by the village council on November 6, 1979. The red and white banner bears the image of an Incan Indian of Peru. Judge De Witt C. Walker, founder of Capac in 1857, was an ad­ mirer of Manco Capac, first emporer of the Inca Dynesty of Peru, and named the new St. Clair County settlement after his idol. Since the Incas were sun worshippers, the headress of the Indian seen on the village flag is a sun. Red was chosen because the Incas belonged to the “red race.” Vermontville officials and spouses making the trip to Capac for mayor’s exchange were: Mr. and Mrs. Bill Mason, Don and Natalie Gaedart; Mr. and Mrs. Leonard Aldrich; Mr. and Mrs. Darryl Hale; Mr. and Mrs. Donald Lewis; Mr. and Mrs. Tony Wawiernia; and Mrs. Robert Doty. President Bill Mason displays the Capac village flag presented to Vermontville during local officials' recent visit to the St. Clair County community as part of Mayor Exchange. The flag emblem honors Inca emporer Manco Capac, after whom the town was named in 1857. �The Maple Valley News, Nashville, Tuesday, June 2, 1981 — Page 2 Nashville News Nashville News readers may be able to help us unravel a mystery presented to us in a recent phone call from an Arizona man who said he was attempting to settle a will. He is seeking a Madeline L. Wood born in Nashville in 1911. However, Wood is her married name and the maiden name is unknown. The only other information the caller had was that Mrs. Wood was employed as a secretary at the University of Arizona at Tuscon in 1946. By checking alumni records of Nashville High School and other data, we turned up a Madeline born here in 1911. We found the name of the late Madeline Hicks (later, Culp) but in checking with her sisters, Edythe and Dorothy, who were in town last week for the alumni banquet and reunion, we decided it was not she whom the man was seeking. Do any of our readers have any other leads? If so, please call this reporter. There is nothing to indicate that the “mystery lady” was necessarily born within the corporate limits of Nashville. Her parents may have been rural Nashville residents in 1911. Any clues? We were delighted to finally meet in person Edythe Hicks Klinkner,, a former local resident now of Phoenix, Arizona, with whom we have correspon­ ded. She is a Maple Valley News subscriber and made a major contribution to an August 1980 Memories story about section crews on the early Michigan (later, New York) Central line that ran through Nashville. Her father, the late Chancy Hicks, was foreman of a local section crew on the railroad. Mrs. Klinkner, a member of the NHS Class of 1931, was honored Saturday as the alumnus traveling the greatest distance to attend the 1981 Alumni Banquet. It was the Golden Anniversary reunion of her class. We also enjoyed visiting with her sister, Dorothy Hicks McCleary, whom we met last year at the time she and her s. o. s SAVE OUR SCHOOLS! Vote YES June 8th Paid for by Concerned Citizens for Education RFD 3, Nashville, Michigan 49073 The rite of the funeral is as old as recorded history. Archeological excavations prove that prehistoric man also buried his dead with reverence and with ceremony. Funeral service lias adapted itself to meet the needs of each succeeding generation and will continue to do so. V FUNERAL 'Voqt- DIRECTORS FUNERAL HOME in Nashville Phone 852-0840 sisters presented‘several antique books "to Putnam Public Library? y? Dorothy’s home is at Springfield, ingfi Ohio, but she winters at Ft. Myers, Florida. Edythe flew to Ohio to join her sister for the auto trip to Michigan. While in Nashville, the ladies were overnight guests of Mr. and ' Mrs. Clifton Baxter. (Beatrice Buchanan of Grand Rapids is the other Hicks sister.) Other regular contributors to this column with whom we enjoyed chatting at the alumni banquet were Wayne Fuller of Toledo, Ohio, ahd Kenneth A. Meade of Franklin, Michigan. In addition to attending the banquet, Wayne was present at an afternoon reunion of NHS Class of 1926 at the home of Arthur and Margaret Bateman. While in town, Wayne and his wife, Elinore, wefe overnight guests of Vem and Alice (Fuller) Marshall of rural Nashville. Kenneth Meade attended the banquet with his son and daughter-in-law, Ken and Betty (Hosmer) Meade of Jackson. Recent callers oq, Mrs. May Smith of Nashville were her nieces, Connie Rothaar Smith and Helen Rothaar Bramble, both of Mt. Pleasant, who were in the area over the weekend to attend the various alumni gatherings. The Nashville Senior Citizens met Wednesday, May 20, at the local V.F.W. Hall for a noon potluck dinner. Seven were present. Plans were made for the next meeting on June 17, when a potluck picnic at Putnam Park has been scheduled. It will be a noon meal. Mrs. Adrien (Robie) Pufpaff of Nashville returned home Friday before Memorial Day after a 3-day stay at Community Hospital in Battle Creek. She was in the hospital for ob­ servation -and diabetic testing. On Sunday, dinner guests at the Pufpaff home were Al and Doris Pufpaff of Dowling, and Harold Pufpaff and daughter Shannon of Nashville. Melvin D. Castelein, Sr., a former local resident now of Largo, Florida, is spending two weeks with his son and daughter-in-law, M. Dewey and Mary Castelein of Nash­ ville, and would enjoy seeing his old friends while here. George and Barbara By Susan Hinckley Castelein of Battle Creek brought Melvin to Nashville on Friday before Memorial Day. Sunday, dinner guests of the Casteleins were Mrs. Mildred Gould and children of Hastings. Tuesday, Mr. and Mrs. M. Dewey Castelein and is father were in Grand Rapids for Mary’s medical appointment and to visit Mr. and Mrs. Don (Janet) Hoekstra and family. En route home, the Casteleins stopped in Hastings to call On Melvin’s two sisters: Mrs. Arabell Hedges and Mrs. Mary Hinton Vaughn. Confined to the intensive care unit at Leila Hospital in Battle Creek at the time of this report is Francis Cousineau, a son-in-law to Mrs. George (Marguerite) Wilson of Nashville. He is the husband of Mrs. Wilson’s daughter, Marion, of Battle Creek. Francis was hospitalized Thursday before Memorial Day after suffering a heart attack. He is reported to be making progress in his recovery. Nashville’s Garden Club meets today, Tuesday, June 2, at 11:45 a.m. for a noon dinner with the senior citizens at the local COA Nutrition Site in the Masonic Temple. Following the meal, Mrs. Evelyn Mason of Nash­ ville will present a slide show on national parks. After the program, the Garden Club will conduct its regular business meeting. The Cloverleaf Class of the local United Methodist Church will meet at the UMC Community House at 1:30 p.m. Thursday, June 4. Hostesses for the event are Mrs. Margaret Hecker and Mrs. Dessa Handel. Death claimed several Nashville residents in May. Two last week were Mrs. Avis (Gage) Elliston, 66, who passed away suddenly at her home on Memorial Day. The widow of Harold Elliston, she was a bookkeeper who retired in 1979 from the Nashville Co-op Elevator Association. On Saturday, May 24, occurred the death of Mrs. Ruth (Feighner) Gibson, 88, widow of Rev. Clyde C. Gibson, a wellknown early local minister. Before his death in 1978, he had served many Michigan pastorates of the former Evangelical Church in­ cluding Detroit, Flint and Monroe, in addition to his Nashville service. Mrs. Gibson passed away at the Clark Memorial Home in Grand Rapids, where she had been a resident since 1977. Sincere condolences are extended to both families. The Junior High group of the Nashville Baptist Church will depart at 11:30 a.m. Friday, June 12, for a 2-day excursion to Cedar Point Amusement Park near Sandusky, Ohio. The trip includes an overnight campout, and the youngsters will spend all day Saturday at the amusement park. Adolph Douse, Jr., of Nashville, remembers the 1917 paving of Nashville’s Main Street — the topic of a recent Memories account. He recalls that Kenneth A. Meade, a local native now of Franklin, gave him a ride downtown on the handlebars of his bicycle so that the two lads could watch the com­ mencement of the brick­ laying. “We watched the whole process with big eyes,” commented Meade in a letter last week. Infact, the boys were there for the groundwork. At the alumni, banquet, Meade told us about the method used in building the pavement. The contractors first poured a concrete base over all the area to be paved. “When that was hard it made a won­ derful place to ride bikes,” remembers Meade, “and I took Adolph for some rides on my bike at that time.” Next the workmen laid a bed of sand on the concrete and rolled it smooth. Then they set the paving bricks in the sand and, finally, liquid Vote YES June 8th to prevent overcrowded classrooms. Paid for by Concerned Citizens for Education RFD 3, Nashville, Michigan 49073 535323485348904853484823485348235348482353484 Nashville VFW Auxiliary 8260 Penny Supper SATURDAY, JUNE 6 BARBECUE SHORT RIBS and COLD PLATE Serving... 5:00 to 7:00 P.M. Chairperson ... BETTY GILLETT AREA CHURCH SCHEDULES Sunday School .. 10 Sunday: A.M. Worship ..11 P.M. Worship ... 7 Wednesday Evening: Prayer Meeting .. 7 a.m.'- UNITED METHODIST CHURCH North State, Nashville a.m p.m. A.M. Worship. 9:45 a.m. .Sunday Schdol ..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 CHURCH OF THE NAZARENE 250 N. 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MOLLY TURNER 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 7:00 p.m. the evening before REV. ROBERT CONSANI concrete was poured over the tops of the bricks. “It settled into the cracks and set the bricks in place,” explained Meade. He also recalled what an im­ provement the project made to Main Street, a seasonably dusty and muddy thorough­ fare until 1917. The Nashville Chamber of Commerce will meet next Wednesday, June 10, for a 7 p.m. potluck picnic at Putnam Park. Plan to at­ tend. The Chamber of Com­ merce continues to receive donations to their Christmas lighting program for Nash­ ville’s Main Street. Con­ tributors of $5 or more to the campaign to update the holiday decorations will be named as honorary mem­ bers of the Chamber of Commerce. The latest donors to receive this status are Mr. and Mrs. Homer Snow and Mrs. Mabel Erwin. In addition, three memorial donations totaling $100 were contributed to the fund last week in memory of Mrs. Ruth Gibson, who passed away May 23. Floyd K. Williams, 30, a former Nashville resident who moved to California about 5 years ago, was killed Saturday, May 23, in a truck accident near Idaho Springs, Colorado. According to police reports of the incident, it appears Williams lost control of the semi tractor trailer he was driving down a mountain grade on In­ terstate 70, and about 25 miles west of Denver. Williams was thrown from ASSEMBLY OF GOD CHURCH 803 Reed St., Nashville Sunday School .. 10 Sunday: A.M. Worship ..11 Evening Worship . 7 Wednesday Evening: Prayer Meeting.. 7 a.m. a.m. p.m. p.m. REV. ROBERT G. TAYLOR 8593 Cloverdale Road (’/i mile East of M-66, 5 miles south of Nashville) Sunday School .. 10 a.m. A.M. Service... 11 a.m. P.M. Service .......7 p.m. PASTOR MARVIN POTTER THE SOUTH KALAMO PENTECOSTAL CHURCH Corner of Kalamo Highway and Ionia Rd. Welcomes you to all of its services: Sunday School .. 10 a.m. A.M. Worship ..11 a.m. P.M. Worship ... 7 p.m. REV. CLARENCE SHAVER Assoc. Ministers are: David & Kathleen Yeomans Rev. Viola Sampsel... Special Prayer for your needs 232 �The Maple Valley News, Nashville, Tuesday, June 2, 1961 — Page 3 S« ^^S SS« W WW; W ; «&< W< .. * *sS'* sS* x^> xJS&H JS&H JJlMi sJl i L**?? L**? li^ &N Z Z 1? S*ii i. t* k. '* U>W Sf4'*5’ ■•* ^nsfon, “*• Hku pk,, ** tatII, ait ®<k ■fe test <। • 46t •ins ns In Bill witmrmrt classrooms. 1 tai& #d^a® HOK- • ;$ ^-J /; Ul;jj the rig when it went through a guard rail and plunged 500 feet down an embankment. He was pronounced dead at the scene. Williams was a. graduate of Maple Valley High School. His wife, the former Carla Ingram, survives as do four step­ children, all of Bloomington, California. Local survivors include his mother, Mrs. Geraldine (Surine) Williams, and his brother, Donald, both of ^Nashville; and his grandmother, Mrs. Myrtle Moon of Hastings. He also is survived by a sister and brother in California and a brother in Arizona. Sincere condolences are extended to the family. proved and now is convalescing at home. Recent visitors at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Larry Corkwell and daughters of Nashville have been his sister, Mrs. Condell Garden and son of Denton, Texas. Mr. and Mrs. Donald Deane and daughter of Wyoming, Mich., Mich.,v were Memorial Day callers on Mrs. Melissa Showalter of Nashville. Mr. and Mrs. Robert Jones and granddaughter, Melissa Martins, of Battle Creek visited her mother, Mrs. Caroline Jones of Nashville, on Memorial Day. Memorial weekend visitors at the home of Mrs. Bertha Becker of Nashville Mrs. Sandra Hunt and two were Mrs. Brenda Stark­ daughters of Holt were weather and children of Memorial Day weekend Lansing, who were Friday guests of her mother and and Monday guests. grandparents: Mrs. Ruby Saturday callers were Mrs. Ball and Mr. and Mrs. Vico Ida Pratt, Mrs. Blanche Spidel, all of Nashville. Barnett, Mrs. Shirley Adams Wednesday, Vico entered and daughter, Blanche, all of Pennock Hospital in Lansing. Sunday visitors Hastings and is expected to were Mr. and Mrs. Roger be there for some time. Hardenburg and children Callers on Mrs. Myrtle and Mr. and Mrs. Elmer Graham of Nashville on Hardenburg, all of Eagle. Saturday before the holiday Saturday breakfast guests were the former De Riar at the home of Mr. and Mrs. sisters of this village: Mrs. Earl Pennock of rural Nash­ Edna Hill of Wyoming, ville were their daughter and Michigan, arid Mrs. son-in-law, Lois and John Margaret Bolier of East Lane of Battle Creek, who Grand Rapids. Sunday and were en route to Gladwin to Monday evening, Myrtle was visit Paul and Marjorie a dinner guest of her son and Pennock. family, the Raymond Enjoying a Saturday night Grahams of Nashville. » gospel and bluegrass jam Mrs. Gloria Johncock of session at the Community Nashville returned home Center in Putnam Park on recently after a 10-day stay May 23 were Mr. and Mrs. at Blodgett Hospital in Lowell McMillon and Kim; Grand Rapids, due to Mr. and Mrs. Rick pneumonia. She has im- Vessecchia; Mr. and Mrs. Larry Corkwell and daughters; Arthur Drake; PROFESSIONAL Fred Harkness; Laureen Thompson; Ann Miles; Mrs. BUSINESS Sylvia Fisher and sons; Mrs. DIRECTORY Kathy Felder and daughter; all of Nashville; Randy Van Engen and Jerry Fager, both LIMESTONE & MARL (Delivered and Spread) of Hastings; Richard Tobias CRANEWORK of Woodland; Mr. and Mrs. « • Drainage Ditches Tim-Brenner of Mulliken; • Farm Ponds Mr. and Mrs. Tim Little and DARRELL HAMILTON daughter of Lansing; Mrs. Rt 3, NASHVILLE PH. 852-9691 Condell Garden of Denton, Texas; Judy Swan of Nash­ FOR PROFESSIONAL INSURANCE PLANNING ville and her friend, Steve, of Call... Lansing. THE HECKER AGENCY Mr. and Mrs. Clarence 225 N. MAIN - NASHVILLE Reid of Nashville attended a PHONE 852-9680 Rural Bible Mission banquet Thursday, May 21, at the VERMONTVILLE VILLAGE Hastings Baptist Church. COUNCIL MEETINGS Friday visitors at the Reid 1st Thursday each month home were Mr. and Mrs. At 7:30 P.M. Ernie Whithey of Kalamo; Vermontville Public Library and Mr. and Mrs. Vernon Public Invited to attend. Reid and children, Michelle and Greg, of Charlotte. The DAN'S youngsters remained with WATER SOFTENER the Reids while their parents enjoyed a weekend trip to the SALES and SERVICE Straits of Mackinac wth Mr. Dependable service on all makes and models. and Mrs. Darrel Reid of FREEWATER TESTI I Kalamo and other friends. Reasonable Fees!! A Sunday dinner guest of the Clarence Reids was Mrs. (517) 852*9564 Dorothy Schutte, who — NASHVILLE — recently moved to Battle Ask for Dan!! Creek from Nashville. Later, Mr. and Mrs. Clarence Reid, accompanied by Michelle, went to Kalamo to visit their grandsons, Matt and Sherman Reid, as it was the latter’s birthday. The children then accompanied their grandparents on a trip to various cemeteries, then returned to Nashville to stay overnight at the Reid home. The Finance Committee of the Nashville United Methodist Church will meet at7:30p.m. Tuesday, June 2, at the church. Mr. and Mrs. Erwin Bruce of Battle Creek were Wed­ nesday visitors of Mr. and Mrs. Vern Hawblitz of Nash­ ville. Callers at the Hawblitz home during Memorial Day weekend were Mr. and Mrs. Andrew Kavalhuna and children; Mr. and Mrs. Dale Bishop and Douglas; and Mr. and Mrs. Larry Hawblitz; all of Battle Creek; and Mr. and Mrs. Blair Hawblitz, of rural Nashville. Mrs^Eliza Emery of Nash­ ville accompanied her brother, Earl Gehman of Morrison Lake to the Kalamo Cemetery Saturday morning to decorate the graves of their parents, Mr. and Mrs. Will Gehman, and grandparents, the Cyrus Gehmans. On Sunday, Eliza was a guest at the Morrison Lake cottage of Mr. and Mrs. Earl Gehman for a family reunion. Memorial Day visitor of Mrs. Esta Day of Nashville were Virginia and Carl Gasser of Battle Creek, and Stewart and Janice Day of Hastings. Saturday callers on Mr. and Mrs. Fred Ackett of Nashville were his niece, Pauline, Bowman Work, and her daughter, Jacki Work, both of Farmington Hills. The ladies were in town to' attend the 1931 NHS class reunion and alumni banquet. The Young Adult Sunday School Class of the Nashville United Methodist church is planning a Saturday evening golf outing at the Mulberry Fore course in Nashville on June 6. After play, the group will return to the i UMC Community House at 8:30 for refreshments. Mr. and Mrs. Arden Reid and daughters of Nashville were Memorial Day dinner guests of his parents, the Clarence Reids. Later, the grandparents took the children to the home of Mr. and Mrs. Vernon Reid in Charlotte for an evening lunch, and were joined by the family of Darrel Reid of Kalamo. Don Conner, Larry Eberly, and Jerry Reid of Nashville, and Calvin Oles of Charlotte were among a group who enjoyed a Friday - to Wednesday camping and fishing expedition in nor­ thern Michigan over the holiday. The United Methodist Men’s Breakfast is set for 7:30 a.m. Sunday, June 7, at the Community House. The program will be a trio of Mennonite singers from Baltimore Township. In honor of the birthday of their daughter, Donna La Dere of Hastings, Mr. and Mrs. Donald Hinckley of Nashville entertained for a Memorial Day dinner Mrs. La Dere, her sons Jason and Randy; and Rex Christie of Hastings. Mrs. Dale Ann Wall of Nashville was taken to Pennock Hospital by Nash­ ville ambulance Thursday morning following an auto accident shortly after 9 a.m. The mishap occurred at the intersection of''North Main (M-66) and Reed Street, near the C-Store. Westbound on Reed in a pickup truck, Mrs. Wall reportedly pulled into the path ofa northbound auto driven by Randy Furlong of Nashville. He sustained minor injuries in the crash. Emergency personnel said Mrs. Walk told them that a semi-truck parked near the intersection had obscured her vision of oncoming traffic. Both the pickup and. auto were extensively damaged and had to be towed from the scene. Pastor Don Roscoe of the Nashville Baptist Church finished 30th of 140 runners entered in the 5-mile Big Foot race1()at Dansville on Memorial Day. His time was 32:20. The run was staged in conjunction with a town celebration and is an annual event. The next race for Pastor Roscoe and several other area runners is the June 13 Cereal Festival 10-k run at Battle Creek. Condolences are extended to the family of Mrs. Helen E. Teske, 75, widow of Lloyd Teske. She died Thursday at Sunset Acres Home on Lawrence Road where she had resided about three years. The Teske family formerly lived in the present-day Ward Ropks home on Nashville Highway. Mrs. Teske is survived by one son, three daughters, and several grandchildren. Among those from this area attending the annual alumni banquet May 23 at the old Woodland High School were Mr. and Mrs. Delmond Cullers; Mrs. Hilda (Summ) Baas; and Mr. and Mrs. Keith McMillon. As a member of the Class of 1931, Keith was honored as one of the 50-year graduates. About 150 persons were pre&nt for the delicious .dinner served at the old high school (now Woodland Elementary in the Lakewood system). In ad­ dition to responses from the 25 and 50 year graduates, a roll call of classes, memorium, music and alumni business meeting were on the agenda. There was also plenty of time for visiting and reminiscing. If you wish to have your birthday or anniversary listed on the 1981-82 Com- CALL TODAY FOR APPOINTMENT! For all your INSURANCE NEEDS See or Call... TERESA JONES TRUMBLE AGENCY ^luto-Owners Insurance Vermontville Ph. 517-726-0634 or 726-0580 Our kids are worth the extra Vote YES June 8th! 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M ichigan ■ Olivat, Michigan �The Maple Valley Newt, Nashville, Tuesday, June 2, 1981 — Page 4 The way it was at Nashville's graduation 50 years ago... Exactly fifty years ago last week, Nashville’s Class of 1931 was involved in a swirl of graduation ac­ tivities. “Nashville High School will • observe its forty-third annual commencement Thursday evening, May 28, at which time seventeen young people will receive their coveted diplomas,” noted the Nashville News. The exciting week in 1931 was ushered in by a Sunday evening baccalaureate, May 24, at the local Methodist Episcopal Church. (Before the 1936 Kellogg addition to Nashville’s school and after the decline of the village’s popular 1876 opera house, the M. E. Church became the center for all graduation events and most other large community gatherings.) Beautifully decorated for the 1931 NHS Baccalaureate, the church provided a splendid setting. Draperies in the class colors of silver and old rose were in­ tertwined with flowers around the altar railing. A large audience was on hand when the class entered the sanctuary to the strains of the processional “Excelsior,” played by Mrs. C. J. Bette. Rev. A. L. Bingaman, who earlier in the day had preached his farewell ad­ dress at the local Evangelical Church, offered the invocation. After music by the Methodist choir, a “stirring and finished” sermon was delivered by M.E. pastor Rev. S. J. Francis. According to a News account of the event, he held the interest of his audience throughout the discourse. The True Measure of Life was the theme of the impressive and inspiring service. Following the sermon of Rev. Francis, Mrs. Gail Lykins sweetly sang “My Task,” and Rev. Bingaman delivered the benediction. Concluded the News: “This service, so finely planned and executed, should leave a lasting im­ pression with this class which has “Excelsior” as its motto.” Two days later, another “appreciative audience” assembled at the church for Class Day exercises which, according to the News ac­ counts, were presented in “a very charming and en­ tertaining way in an attractive decorative setting worked out in the class colors and spring flowers.” The class members took part in the musical portion of the service as well as the traditional presentations' of class history, prophesy, poem, will, giftatory, and song. Patricia Me Nitt delivered the salutatory address, and Edna Brumm, the valedictory. The latter also was presented with a gold key for having the best record in scholastic work during the four years of high school. Finally, the Big Day arrived! “Relatives and friends of the Class of ’31 again filled the Methodist Church on Thursday evening, for the commencement exercises,” noted the News, “a very important feature of which to this class of seventeen was the presentation of the coveted diplomas for which they had striven earnestly for the past four years.” Spirea made an attractive floral decoration for the altar railing, and the class motto “Excelsior” was artistically displayed in the class colors. The seniors entered to the processional “Grand March” from “Aida,” skillfully played by Mrs. C. J. Betts. During the program, there was some substitution of music due to the illness of Joseph Mix, a guest violinist who had been scheduled to perform a solo. Both the invocation and benediction at the service were rendered by Rev. C. L. Owen of the First Baptist Church. A commencement message entitled “The Present Challenge” was delivered by Horace L. Wilbur of Michigan State Normal College. He was introduced by a former student of his — Nashville’s Supt. of Schools Harold Me Cormick. According to the News account of Wilbur’s address, it was “calculated to urge the class on to right and continued endeavor in this School of Life, where only the best efforts get the best result...” Later, Supt. Me Cormick presented diplomas to the 17 graduates. The next evening the Class of 1931 joined other NHS alumni at Nashville’s Masonic Temple for the Built in 1902 after fire leveled its 1884 predecessor, Nashville's impressive brick schoolhouse was alma mater to the Class of 1931. In this 1920's photo, the school is seen before the 1936 Kellogg addition to the north side. The old building was razed in 1966 after Nashville's consolidation with Vermontville into the Maple Valley system. annual banquet and reunion. There, informed the News, 162 guests “sat down to tables laden with good things, and rubbed elbows with former classmates and friends.” The delicious menu in­ cluded fruit cocktail, wafers, baked Virginia ham, parsley potatoes, vegetable salad, cottage cheese, beet and cucumber pickles, rolls, coffee, ice cream and cake. E. -L. Appelman, Nashville Alumni Association president, later conducted a business meeting, then turned the program over to Toastmaster Nelson Brumm, who called the roll of classes. Appelman gave the welcome to the Class of ’31. “Each member of the graduating class was in­ troduced, and a few remarks, complimentary, or otherwise, were made,” noted the News. “However, the class surely feels the sincere welcome of the alumni association.” Marion Snow, class president, gave the response. Toastmaster Brumm had a word of en7 couragement for the -new class. In his remarks, said the News account, he “emphasized the three C’s necessary for a full life, namely, character, capacity and cash.” Singing of the school song and a memorial roll call of departed alumni were part of the program. At the banquet, Mrs. Curtis (Alice Smith) Pennock was honored as the only member present from Nashville’s first high school graduation class of 1887. Proceeding the banquet was an afternoon baseball game in which the “Youngsters” claimed a 7 to 6 victory over the “Old Grads.” After the dinner, tables were cleared away and the remainder of the evening was spent in dan- cing. (1981 note: Nine of the 14 surviving members of Nash­ ville Class of 1931 answered roll call last week at the 1981 Alumni Banquet held May 23 at Maple Valley High School. Eleven were present at an afternoon reunion. At the banquet, the class was honored as 50-year graduates. On their Golden Anniversary, as at their very first alumni banquet, they dined on ham, and after the meal the floor was cleared for dancing. EATON COUNTY FARM AND HOME CALENDAR Thursday, June 4-7:30 p.m. 4-H Horse Bowl, Kardel Hall, Charlotte Fairgrounds. Friday, June 5 - 9:30 a.m. - 4 p.m. Horseback Riding for Hanidcappers, Meadowview School, Packard Hwy., Charlotte. Saturday, June 6 - 9-11 a.m. 4-H Market Lamb Weigh-in, Charlotte Fairgrounds. Saturday, June 6 - 9:30 a.m. Shooting Sports Leaders meeting, Cooperative Extension Office, 126 N. Bostwick, Charlotte. Monday, June 8 - 7:30 p.m. 4-H Small Animal Association Board Meeting, Extension Office, 126 N. Bostwick, Charlotte. Tuesday. June 9 - 9:30 a.m. Eaton Extension Homemakers Council, (1981-82), Cooperative Extension Office, 126 N. Bostwick, Charlotte. Vermontville news By Esther Shepard The school election is June 8. Don’t forget to vote for your candidates! The millage proposals are also on the ballot. For those working on the “Smith family tree”, there are two items in May 26 Maple Valley News — John Jacob, William and David Smith. John J. near Hagar and Kelly Hwy. William’s home was on Irish Road where Robert Othmer lives. David lived just over in Barry County, now the home of John and Lucy Mater. In the obituary of William Face, his daughter Doris Welker’s husband was a descendant of John Jacob Smith, also in the engagement of Carroll and Jarrard. Cameron Jarrard, son of Ward and grandson of Keith Jarrard, is also a descendant of John J. Smith. Frank Pennington was a brother, I am sure, of "Mrs. John J. Smith and Harry Pennington, a nephew. The Wilcox Cemetery is the home now for most of these early families. Mr. and Mrs. Leroy Wion and family were weekend visitors of the Harold Benedicts. Mrs. Sunil Das and Molina, of Ann Arbor, Terry Benedict of Troy and Candi Brimmer of Charlotte were Saturday visitors at the Benedict home. June 8th is Kids' Day Vote YES! Fifty years ago, Nashville’s Class of 1931 was involved in a swirl of graduation activities. Last week, 11 of the 24 surviving members of the class gathered for a reunion (complete story elsewhere in this issue.) Among the memories shared at that gathering were those of Baccalauretate, Class Day and Commencement, all of which were held at the local Methodist Church. Paid for by Concerned Citizens for Education k RFD 3, Nashville, Michigan 49073 �The Maple Valley News Nashville Tuesday. June 2. 1981 — Page 5 Eleven members gather for golden anniversary ‘graduation reunion’ Annual School Election NOTICE OF ANNUAL ELECTION OF THE ELECTORS OF AAAPLE VALLEY SCHOOLS EATON AND BARRY COUNTIES, MICHIGAN TO BE HELD. . .JUNE 8, 1981 TO THE ELECTORS OF THE SCHOOL DISTRICT: Please Take Notice that the Annual Election of the School District will be held on Monday, June 8, 1981, in the school district. THE POLLS OF ELECTION WILL OPEN AT 7:00 O'CLOCK, A.M., AND CLOSE AT 8:00 O'CLOCK, P.M. At the Annual School Election there will be elected two (2) members to the Board of Education of the district for full terms of four (4) years ending in 1985, and one (1) member for an unexpired term of three (3) years ending in 1984. THE FOLLOWING PERSONS HAVE BEEN NOMINATED TO FILL SUCH VACANCIES: Members of the NHS Class of 1931 present for Saturday's reunion at the Com­ munity Center (old waterworks building) in Putnam Park were, seated from left: Marion Snow Johnson of Charlotte; Dorothy Feighner Rose of Hastings; Evelyn Steele Belson of Hastings; Pauline Bowman Work of Farmington Hills; Edna Brumm Smith of Nashville. Standing from left, Emily Decker Mix of Hastings; Douglas De Camp, Paul Bell, Ceylon Garlinger and Clifton Baxter, all of Nashville; and Edythe Hicks Klinkner of Phoenix, Ariz. fellow classmates. Those in attendance in addition to Nashville’s Class of 1931 Edna and Marion were: gathered Saturday af­ Dorothy Feighner Rose, ternoon, May 23, for a pre­ Emily Decker Mix, and alumni banquet reunion. Evelyn Steele Belson, all of Eleven of the 14 surviving Hastings; Pauline Bowman members of the class, whjch Work of Farmington Hills; originally numbered 17, Douglas De Camp, Paul Bell, were present for the happy Ceylon Garlinger and Clifton occasion. With spouses and Baxter, all of Nashville; and visitors, the total count at the Edythe Hicks Klinkner of reunion staged at the Phoenix, Arizona. Community House in Put­ A center of attraction at nam Park, numbered well the reunion in the restored over thirty persons. waterworks building was a Edna Brumm Smith of table laden with photos, Nashville and Marion Snow clippings and other Johnson of Charlotte memorabilia of the Class of arranged the event for their 1931. As mementos of the By Susan Hinckley ami •Nui-lllllltayiu lllllltayiu JffllmieiStteiPKiuji, HUiiLffltataUnity t i • 1:1 ii J0 la 2. Eiffiiixi Offiee, IS K la IWiMitafc 1), Cooperative Extensa! Offia B ette A table laden with photos, clippings and other class memorabilia was a center of attraction when Nash­ ville's 1931 graduates gathered for a reunion to mark their 50th anniversary. occasion, Mrs. Johnson had prepared miniature rolled “diplomas” tied with yarn in the class colors of silver and old rose. Inside were xeroxed clippings of 1931 Nashville News reports of the graduation activities of the class, including accounts of their class night, baccalaureate, commencement, and first alumni banquet. A beautifully arranged refreshment table featured punch and an assortment of delicious cookies. In addition to the class members, those traveling some distance to attend the event as visitors were Dorothy Hicks McCleary of Ft. Myers, Florida; Connie Rothaar Smith and Helen Rothaar Bramble, both of Mt. Pleasantv Letters were received from class mem­ bers who could not be present. The three absent from the gathering were Patricia McNitt Spross of Haslett; La Verne DeWitt of Sebring, Florida; and Farrell Bab­ cock of Grand Rapids. The three deceased, deceased members of the Class of 1931 are Robert Mason, Ronald Graham and Aubrey Francis. After Saturday afternoon’s reunion, nine members -of the Class of 1931 attended the Maple Valley Alumni Banquet at the high school and were seated at a special table in recognition of their 50th year since graduation. All were presented with flowers in remembrance of the occasion. FOUR YEAR TERMS THREE YEAR TERMS L. Wayne Cogswell Kenneth Meade, Jr. Dale Ossenheimer, Jr. James Newman Shaw Charles Viele, Sr. Ruth Wineman James Bryan Lawrence Filter George Hubka Beverly Sixberry Ronald Tobias TAKE FURTHER NOTICE THAT the following propositions will be submitted to the vote of the electors at the Annual School Election: I. 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 1.31 mills ($1.31 on each $1,000.00) on state equalized valuation for the year 1981, for the purpose of providing additional funds for operating purposes? II. TAX RATE LIMITATION INCREASE PROPOSITION FOR BUS TRANSPORTATION 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 1.4 mills ($1.40 on each $1,000.00) on state equalized valuation for the year 1981, for the purpose of providing additional funds for operating purposes to be used to pay the cost of bus transportation (this being a separate proposal in addition to the increases submitted in Propositions I and III at this same election)? III. TAX RATE LIMITATION INCREASE PROPOSITION FOR EXTRA CURRICULAR PROGRAMS AND SERVICES 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 .25 mill ($0.25 on each $1,000.00) on state equalized valuation for the year 1981, for the purpose of providing additional funds for operating pur­ poses to be used for extra curricular programs and services (this being a separate proposal in addition to the increases submitted in Propositions I and II at this same election)? 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 Nash­ ville 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 March 9, 1981, 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 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 .9213 M. Act 33 1951-Spec. Assessment 14 mills, 1981 Robert Cole Treasurer, Eaton County, Michigan I, Elsie B. Furrow, Treasurer of Barry County, Michigan, hereby certify that, as of March 6, 1981, 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 .75 1981-1985, inclusive None None 1 mill, 1981-1985, inclusive 14 mills, 1981 Elsie B. Furrow__________________ Treasurer, Barry County, Michigan An attractively laid buffet table was the work of Edna Brumm Smith and Marion Snow Johnson, organizers of Saturday's reunion. Later, nine members of the Class of'1931 attended the MV Alumni Banquet and were honored there as 50­ year graduates. This Notice is given by order ofthe Board of Education. Elam L. Rockwell_________________ Secretary, Board of Education �The Maple Valley New*. Nashville, Tuesday, June 2, 1981 — Page 6 Students’ projects have Latin American flavor Kim Bahs and Kevin Engle view the work done by Penny Ward on Bolivia. The exhibits were viewed by other classes at Kellogg and 4th graders from Fuller School. {fauttnq, (fowvM FARM MARKET M-66 — State Road 852-1945 852-9635 Flower & Vegetable.., BEDDING PLANTS • HANGING BASKETS Lawn & Garden Supplies Smoked Fish • Cheese • Bakery • FRESH FRUITS & VEGETABLES Come See Us!! A colorful and informative display of Latin America was exhibited Wednesday by fifth-graders in Dave Hustwick’s class at Kellogg School in Nashville. The gymnasium was ringed with individual exhibit areas arranged by the youngsters. Each had thoroughly researched Latin a American country, and had prepared art work, maps and other visual aids to accompany a paper written on their chosen nation. The students worked on their projects over the past three or four weeks, some of the effort being classroom assignment and the balance as homework. The assigned portion of the project included preparation of the paper, a large map of the country, and pictures of an historical figure and Michelle Eastman, 10, used a salt-and-flour paste to fashion a 3-dimensional map of Peru. products of that nation. Beyond that, the children were free to devote as much effort as’ they wished to the project. Some had fashioned elaborate 3-dimensional topographical maps of their country. The project is all part of Hustwick’s Social Studies program. This is the third year his class has staged such a display. In addition to the knowledge garnered by Hustwick’s students, the benefit is shared by inviting all the other 5th and 6th graders at Kellogg and the 4th graders at Fuller School to view the exhibits. Some parents also were on hand to see Wednesday’s display. Nashville agent honored by Time Insurance Company VOTEJUNES It’s Time for a Big Change! VOTE for RONALD TOBIAS for... Maple Valley School Board • Have been a resident since 1967 • > • Farm for a living • 2 children, ages 16 & 14 • SOME OF MY FEELINGS... 1. The School Board has got to come back to the MAJORITY of people, not under complete control of administration and a very small minority of people. You have a chance to make 3 changes now...DO IT. Without some drastic conservate measures now your school is going to be gone. 2. I am very much against millage! The people told the present School Board twice last year NO on millage, and what did they do? In June they gave the y gteachers a raise in pay, py, then after the Sept. p . NO,, gave Adm. a raise in pay. Theh come Dec. and Jan. we are out of money so we must cut, so we can ruin the very thing we pay for... QUALITY EDUCATION. 3. If the adm. and teachers feel they must keep up with industry in pay increases they better get in industry! Industry can pass most of their extra expenses on to the consumer, whqare you going to pass yours on to? Let’s keep these raises in line with income. STOP HURTING QUALITY EDUCATION. 4. It’s time that we have a school board that backs the actions of teachers. 5. Have said things in past and will In future against positions, never people as a personal person. GET OUT AND VOTE JUNE 8th. Ifyou don’t want your school to close in April or your kids to walk 11/2 miles like your present school board says will happen, make some changes and they won’t happen! Paid for by Ron Tobias, 391 N. Clark Rd., Nashville, Ml. 49073 The Hecker Agency, Inc., Nashville, an independent insurance representative, has been honored as a 1980 Merit Award winner by the board of Time Insurance Company, Milwaukee-based life and health insurer. This year, approximately 650 of the 4,700 Independent agencies which represent Time qualified for the award, according to W. E. Jordens, senior vice president and director of marketing. The Merit Award is presented annually to those agents who have shown exceptional ability in the areas of service to clients, product knowledge and sales activity during the previous year. Time Insyrance 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 company, established in 1892, markets its life and health plans in 47 states and the District of Columbia. Action - Ads ATTENTION WORKING PARENTS: Wanted - baby­ sitting jobs for the summer by two girls, 17 and 16, in your home our ours. Nash­ ville area. Phone 852-9805, Nashville. (6-30) HOME OWNERS: You can save 25 percent on your heating cost by using solar energy. For a cost-free estimate call Jim Callihan, 616-962-7677. (6-9) Kevin Rathburn spent three days creating an elaborate papier-mache topographical model-map of Jamaica. He used an atlas for research. (Maple Valley News photos by Susan Hinckley) 'NOW OPEN... ' Sandyland Concessions at... Sandyland Park, Nashville • Food and Ice Cream... Cones - Sundaes - Shakes - Slushes Sandwiches • Barbequed Ribs • Potato Salad and Baked Beans • Hot & Cold Wednesday & Friday... 4 to 10 Saturday & Sunday... 12 to 10, Lieb’s CLEANING SERVICE Call for your Spring Cleaning Needs 852*9244(Noshviiie) or945-9228 (Hastings) �The Maple Valley News, Nashville, Tuesday, June 2, 1981 — Page 7 180 attend Alumni banquet Celebrating 50 years since their high school graduation were Vermontville's Class of 1931. Eleven members were present. The Class of 1926, Nashville, were seated together, after a reunion earlier in the day. by Susan Hinckley Another link in a long chain of tradition was added Saturday evening, May 23, as Maple Valley’s Class of 1981 was welcomed into the M.V. Alumni Association. The formality was partof the annual dinner reunion held each year near graduation. Alumni banquets for Nash­ ville High School date back to 1893, and when Nashville and Vermontville joined in consolidation of their public school systems in 1963, formation of the Maple Valley Alumni Association soon followed to carry on the event. Approximately. 180 persons were present for the 1981 banquet -staged in the high school cafeteria. A dinner of banked ham, potato salad, coleslaw, corn, dinner rolls, and jello-cake was served by the Class of 1982. The feast was prepared by Maple Valley school cooks Barbara Gagne, Charlotte Cowell and Lois Gardner. Richard Todd (VHS ’51), president of the MVAA, conducted a business meeting following the meal. The association elected as Winifred Wells, a 1910 graduate of VHS and later teacher, was the oldest female alumnus present. Clifford Brooks, NHS Class of 1913, received a boutoniere from Richard Todd, MVAA president, for being oldest male graduate at bqngyet........................... _ officers for 1982 the following slate: Larry Filter, president; Mary Davis Fisher, vice president; Brinda Garvey Hawkins, treasurer; and secretaries Doris Gillett Marshall, Marville Lindberg Frith, Judy Aldrich Starring and Marilyn Bell Roush. Acting as toastmistress at Saturday’s banquets was Louise Wilcox Bahs (NHS ’45) of Nashville. She called the roll for all Vermontville, Nashville and Maple Valley classes from 1910 to 1981. Miss Winifred Wells of Vermontville was honored as the oldest female graduate present. She is a 1910 alumnus of VHS. Clifford Brooks of Nashville, NHS Class of 1913, claimed similar honors, being the oldest male graduate in attendance. Miss Wells received a corsage and Brooks was presented with a boutoniere for their special distinction. Others honored at Saturday’s event were the 50, 40, and 25-year graduates. Nashville’s Class of 1931 had nine members present and Vermontville had eleven 1931 graduates at the banquet. Each was presented with a flower by the MVAA, in recognition of their golden anniversary of commencement. The 25-year graduates honored were five members of Vermontville’s Class of 1956 and eight members of Nashville’s Class of 1956 attending the event. During the evening’s program, recognition also was given to all teachers present from the Ver­ montville, Nashville or Maple Valley systems. Among those who stood and identified themselves were Winifred Wells, Jennie Boyd, Ingrid Northrup, Iva Weiler, Eulalie Bosworth, Ava Kroger, and Carolyn Priddy, all of Vermontville; and Olith Hamilton and Edna Brumm, a former school librarian, both of Nashville. Mrs. Bahs, a very capable toastmistress, delivered a warm welcome to Maple Valley’s Class of 1981. An excellent response was returned by Jeff Weiler, class president, who noted that he is a third-generation graduate of the school system. Special honors of the evening went to Edythe Hicks Klinkner of Phoenix, Arizona (NHS Class of ’31), Vermontville's Class of 1956 was represented by five members standing for roll call on their 25th-year celebration. (Maple Valley News photos by Susan Hinckley) as the alumnus who traveled the greatest distance to attend the banquet. After the program, the dining tables were cleared to make room for dancing to the recorded music of the ’40’s and ’50’s, played by Larry Schaub (VHS ’52) from his extensive disc collection. Also on the agenda were additional visiting and reminiscing, which had commenced at 5:30 p.m. when the school doors opened for the alumni event. ® mace mm HOURS: 9 A.M. - 5:30 P.M. Monday thru Saturday 207 Main St., Nashville 852-0845 "!d Fashioned Values Metamucil E3 Laxative 21 oz. Dry Idea Mennen Roll-On Anti-Perspirant Speed Stick Deodorant 2.5 oz. 2.5 oz. DRYHXA $599 S]99 SJ19 Doan’s Vidal Sassoon Pills 24 Tablets Shampoo or Finishing Rinse 8 oz. $169 $]29 ausch & Lomb 12 oz. Saline Solution or B oz. Disinfecting Solution Q-Tips Cotton Swabs $]99 12 oz. Disinfecting Solution $2.29 Stop in and pick up some of these buys today! 300‘s 99 �The Maple Valley News, Nashville, Tuesday, June 2, 1981 — Page 8 Maple Valley Class of 1981 Continued from front — The girl graduates were presented with blue-tipped white rose Dy members of the Junior class. (Maple Valley News photos by Susan Hinckley) John Kent receives his diploma. The awarding of diplomas was handled by school board members Elam Rockwell and Russell Geary. The happy moment of refceivinfghia higdh school diploma is personified on the face of this graduate. what lies before you are tiny matters compared to what lies within you.” Graduates in the Class of 1981 are: Arthur Allwardt, Kay Andrews, Margo Aspinall, Donna Augustine, Raymond Barlond, Dawn Bassett, Ronald Beals, Deborah Best, Pamela Bishop, Robert Bishop, Dave Boomer, Caryn Bracy, Todd. Braden, Andrew Breeden, Michelle Brenton, Andrea Briggs, Pamala Brown, Brenda Browne, Jayne Burger, Dale Bursley, Rhonda Bushre, Penny Byington; Brenda Carmoney, Lorna Carrigan, Jacqueline Carroll, Brian Chaffee, Penny Cheeseman, Lola Clements, Christy Collum, Diane Cook, Gale Cooley, Rebecca Cowell, Helen Crabtree, Brian Croff, Bradley DeCamp, Lori Decker, Lisa DeGroot, Joanne Dickinson, Debra Drake, Mary Dzioba, Celia Eaton, Allen Ells, Joseph Farley, Luella Fassett, Sharon Fedewa, Karen Fender, Jodi Fordl, Denice Gardner, E. Gordon Gard­ ner, Glenn Godbey, Tammi Gradzinski, Gale Green, Karen Gurd, Karen Haas, Scott Halsey, Donald Hampton, Allen Hapeman, Brian Hill, Daniel L. Hoffman, Daniel R. Hoffman, Sandra Hom, Karen Hosey, Kim Hosey, Williajn Hosmer, Brett Hummell, Karen Hynes, John Kent, Patrick Kersjes, William Koetje, Sherry Kraai, Timothy Laurie, Loni Lee, Kelly MacDonald, April .Mahon, Lewis Mapes, Candace Matet,, Robin Matson, Newman Maurer, Daniel McClintock, Dawn McCrimmon, Mark Mc­ Millen, Annette Montague, Kimberly Myers, Rose Napier, Ross Nichols, Martha Overholt, Kelly Owen, Gayle Partridge, Ce wneen P,aulse any, eWen adyr rPeagkee,, Terry Pierce, Dale Resseguie,, Gregory Rodriguez, Carleen Samann, Kristine Sample, Brenda Semrau, Vickie Service, Kathleen ,n Shaw, Darla Sherman, Mark Smith, Don Snyder, Susanne Spoelstra, Michele Sprague, Donna Steinbrecher, Mark Sutfin, Ricky Swift, Vicky Swift, Julia Symonds, William Tate, Todd Taylor, Shirley Tovar, James Travoli, Michael Trumble, Scott Varney, Dion Villanueva, Beth Vincent, Tracey Wawiernia, Angela Webb, Jeffery Weiler, Alan Wells, Dawn Wells, Cynthia Wetzel, Krystal Whitaker, Shelly Wiser, Nancy Wolever, Renee Wright, Wendy Wyskoski, Jamie Yarger, Amy Youngs, Marsha Zinger. In the beautiful sunshine outside the school, the newly graduated class of '81,, were congratulated g with words and hugs from relatives. Celia Eaton, valedictorian, bids a tearful farewell to ner classmates and school days. What lies before you are tiny matters com­ pared to what lies within you/’ ccess010"0" LUe"a F<1SSett SP°ke f° her classmates abou* the true definition of Mrs. Gladys Youngs, a retired English teacher at Hastings High School, told the graduates that true greatness comes from giving of oneself. �Th* Maple Valley News, Nashville, Tuesday, June 2, 1981 — Page 9 VFW installs officers in3402 Annual installation of officers was held Saturday, May 30, for the VFW Thornapple Valley Post 8260 at the hall in Nashville. The formal ceremonies were proceeded by a potluck dinner starting at 6 p.m. After the installation, the floor was cleared for a dance attended by members and guests. Installed were officers in Post 8260; the Ladies’ Auxiliary; and Dad’s Post 241. Commander of the VFW Post is William Beachnau. Vesta Ditzer is president of the Auxiliary, and Kenneth King head the Dad’s Post. Officers installed in Dad's Post 241 at the VFW Hal in Nashville Saturday were, seated from left: Arthur Schmidt, secretary*treasurer; Geroge Hokenson, senior vice presdient; Kenneth King, president; Floyd Healy, junior vice president. Standing, from left: Ray Histed, 1st year trustee; Royal Thomason, guard; Clayto n Powers, sergeant at arms; Harley Wrigglesworth, judge advocate; Burdette Hayner, 2nd year trustee. Absent from photo was James Garrett, chaplin. Installed as officers of VFW Post 8260 were, seated from left, Frank Histed, junior vice commander; William Nichols, senior vice commander; William Beachnau, commander; Harvey Dunkleberger, quartermaster. Standing from left: Frank Purchis, bugler; Ray Ditzer, surgeon; Robert Anderson, 3rd year trustee; Harry Planck, chaplain; Burdette Hayner, adjutant. Absent from photo is Orrin Grable, judge advocate. (Maple Valley News photos by Susan Hinckley) Officers of the Ladies' Auxiliary 8260 are, seated from left: Shirley Tower, junior vice president; Betty Nichols, senior vice president; Vesta Ditzer, president; Martha Allen, secretary; Karolyn Blocher, treasurer. Standing from left: Alice King, historian; Margaret Bailey, guard; Virginia Fox, color bearer No. 3; Linda Dunkleberger, color bearer No. 4; Doreen Planck, 3rd year trustee; Lillian Wrigglesworth, patriotic instructor; Irene Schmidt, chaplain; lone Sayles, color bearer No. 2; Genevieve Allen, conductress. Missing from photo is Betty Brock, color bearer No. 1. From our readers DEAR EDITOR: of 28 or 30 mills and-or a the educational value There are several can­ large industrial property tax received, in our school didates for School Board at base to help pay the cost of system, by our children. Maple Valley. Some have education. Your school I sincerely urge your very simple solutions for district does not have this support of the millage complex problems. Others kind of a situation, as we all proposals to maintain the suggest cuts which in the end know. This school district is educational program which will save the district little or primarily rural agricultural, we have today. I also charge nothing. Another suggests but this does not relieve us the Board with continuing its the voters are being ignored. from the responsibility of review of the financial The Board of Education is educating our community’s condition of the district and very much aware of the children and future. 23 mills common sense assessment millage defeats last year and for the past 4 years means of the millage needs next responded to them with your school system has been fall, should some unforseen many hours of deliberation, operating on a moderate or circumstance allow lowering which resulted in precise less income, not a fat plush the assessment while cuts in the academic budget. Cuts from this type maintaining our current programs and personnel. of budget hurt a child’s level of education. Communications are lacking education very quickly. Your Board and ad­ suggest others and yet in The demand for state ministration has spent a situation after situation, the government to cut spending tremendous number of hours Board has attempted to has been heard at the state evaluating recomcommunicate to the district level, unfortunately their mendations from the staff, the needs of the school. Few choice of cuts were not what the community, and their people are listening or we had in mind. Many of the own, and brought forth the watching or believe what has cuts which have been made current combinations of all happened when the ex­ in your local school system these ideas. The time is now were needed because they to show some faith and planations are given. Simple solutions, ad- were frill and leisure time confidence in our selection of ditional cuts, and com­ type classes, but a number of representatives on the Board munications. These are the the cuts have been more and give them the tools they commodities some of our hard hitting than frills. The need to work with in the form candidates offer us at the cuts which are porposed, of the educational millages. next electioh. Additional cuts with the defeat of the up­ We must continue to are feasable when you have coming millage election, are hammer away at our state a school district which has not frill type cuts. This is legislators for responsible been operating for several serious business and will spending of the taxpayers years at millages in excess have a decided effect upon money, as well as continuing the community vigilance over our local educational Adult Education grads system. We must continue to voice our opinions, ob­ jections, and suggestions to receive diplomas — our Board, administrators, Fourteen of the 17 graduates receiving diplomas in and staff and take these the 1981 Maple Valley Adult Education class took part thoughts to the proper in­ in a- commencement ceremony at the high school dividual for resolving a Thursday evening, May 28. Those participating in the specific problem. We must exercises were, front row, from left: Gwen Cobb, elect responsible, sensible, Lorry Rugg, Deborah Brauer, Lori Frogge, Sandra honest people to our Board of Zinger. Second row: Carol Dishong, Marlene Barcroft, Education, not people with Lee La Brosse, Karen Merriman. Third row: Willard an axe to grind or one line Garfield, Nick Tower, Arden Reid, Jerry Zinger, Elon slogan solutions to the problems facing our J. Baker. Other graduates earning diplomas but not children’s education. We participating in the service were Duane Hansen, should continue to demand Edward Reid and Crystal Rhodes. Presiding at the curtailment of state level ceremony was Ernest Jacoby, Community School taxation but at the same Director. Others taking part in the ceremony were time be willing to support Rev. Robert Taylor of the Assembly of God; Charles our local needs at the local Viele, MV Board of Education trustee; Superintendent level. Carroll Wolff; and Hastings attorney Richard Shuster, We must all vote June 8th who delivered the commencement address. Elon and voice our support for our Ttaker gave the response on behalf of the adult own selection of represen­ graduates. Music was provided by the Maple Valley tation on the Board and not High School band under the direction of Roy Johnson. let 15 or 20 percent of the In addition to Jacoby, the faculty of the adult registered voters voice that education program for the 1980-81 semesters were opinion for us. David Hustwick, Lucy Jacoby, Nancy Rosin and Manuel Sincerely, Sm ith. (Maple Valley News photo by Susan Hinckley) Robert D. Dormer �The Maple Valley News, Nashville, Tuesday. June 2, 1981 — Page 10 �... these ore businesses Thornapple General Store 201 Main St., Nashville Nashville Steak House 202 N. Main, Nashville Marathon C Store 416 N. Main, Nashville Furniture Stripping ... By Elaine and Stuart 538 Sherman, Nashville Rod’s Maple Leaf Inn 188 S. Main, Vermontville Sugar Hut Cafe Main St., Vermontville Nancy’s Beauty Shop 157 S. Main, Vermontville Trowbridge Service 130 S. Main, Vermontville Vermontville Hardware Mirrors Image 111 N. Main, Nashville Nashville Auto & Farm Supply 209 N. Main, Nashville Maple Valley Concrete Products 725 S. Durkee (M-66), Nashville 470 E. Main, Vermontville Citizens Elevator Co. 870 S. Main, Vermontville 203 McDonald’s Woodview N. Main, Nashville Mace Pharmacy 207 N. Main, Nashville Al’s Carry Out and A&N Excavating 2996 N. Ionia, Vermontville Stanton’s Real Estate S. Main, Nashville and Vermontville Kelley’s Variety Store ] 117 N. Main, Nashville Wheeler Marine Service 728 Durkee, Nashville Maple Leaf Florist Carl’s Super Market 311 N. Main, Nashville 999 Reed, Nashville Kent Oil Company Hecker Agency 325 Queen, Nashville 225 N. Main, Nashville Vogt Funeral Home Larry’s Fargo 204 Queen St., Nashville 106 S. Main, Nashville Nashville Co-Op Elevator Association Maple Valley Implement 301 S. Main, Nashville 737 Sherman, Nashville Grandma’s Greenery (Nashville Flowers) Johnny’s Food Mart 233 N. Main, Nashville 160 S. Main, Vermontville Cappon Quik Mart Irene’s Beauty Shop Main St., Nashville 204 NcMain, Nashville Village Inn Cafe Eaton Federal Savings & Loan Main St., Nashville 109 S. Main, Nashville Inc. Jack’s Standard Service Wolever’s Real Estate 105 N. Main, Nashville 209 S. Main, Vermontville 126S. Main, Nashville 223 N. Main, Nashville ABC Dairy Delite 103 N. Main, Nashville Country Comers Market & lil Market Nashville 131 S. Main, Vermontville Village Hairport SNB Bank & Trust Curtis Craft Center 205 5. Main St., Nashville Nashville Hardware & Sporting Goods �The Maple Valley News, Nashville, Tuesday, June 2, 1981 — Page 12 Vermontville scouts receive awards; enjoy frog jumping contest Elementary in Vermontville. ceremony was held in honor The theme for the night was of Jimmy Cushing who Awards and the fun was an earned Cub Scouting’s old-fashioned Frog Jumping highest award, the Arrow of Light. Contest. The Pack’s Webelos were Veteran Cubmaster Don Martin introduced seven new extremely proud to present leaders: Joe Ann Nehiper, to the pack the first place Sheri Reynolds, Diane they had earned at the spring Casteele, Pat Bowen, Sue camporee held May 16 and 17 Mishler, Cathy Haag, Linda at Mulliken. Awarded for the Heinze, and Sally Martin. best all-around campsite, the New Webelos leader David “Best of the Bunch” plaque Slocum appealed to the is highly competitive for all fathers for help with the 19 the Packs in District 6 which boys who will be Webelos includes boys from Olivet; Charlotte, Sunfield, Pot­ next fall. In a candlelight ceremony, terville, Mulliken, Eaton Awards Chairman Russ Rapids, Grand Ledge, and Laverty presented 15 new Vermontville. Award Pins earned by the boys with their first badge for becoming Bobcats: Steve Webelos were: Justin Vina Bowen, Robert Schroder, engineer, forester, and Dana Adkins, Brent Haag, scientist; Derek Myall Matt Heinze, Marc Nehmer, citizen, forester, naturalist, scientist; Mark Billy Reynolds, Dennis and forester, Kellogg, Scott Casteele, Jeff Goodrich . Laverty, Travis Hokanson, geologist, naturalist and Chad Brafce, Nicky Jones, scientist; Eric Bignail Mike McDonald, and Billy forester and naturalist; Dan Laverty - scientist; Victor Woodbury. Knickerbocker - forester, Den Mothers pinned Large badges to the shoulders of 8 naturalist and scientist; boys graduating into Billy Gillig - scientist; Glen Webelos: Buddy Gorman, Gordenski-scientist; Robbie Books, furniture, boys Jeremy Brace, Kenny Trowbridge - naturalist and clothes, kitchen app­ Bayha, Scott* Furlong, Jeff scientist; Jimmy Cushing liances, vases and Schroder, Randy Heinze, engineer, naturalist, Greg Olmstead, and Bob scientist, sportsman, citizen dishes, garden tools and the summertime award; Hill. and much more. Jeff Fisher - forester and Crossing over the bridge 527 S. Main from Cub Scouts into Boy scientist. VERMONTVILLE Den 1 Cubs earned the Scouts were Billy Gillig and Derek Myall. They were following: Jason Mishler June 3,4 &5 received by Scoutmaster Wolf badge, 1 each Gold and 9 a.m.to5 p.m. Tom Gorman. A special Silver Arrows and his 1 year pin; Scott Amon - Wolf badge and Gold Arrow; Andy Goodrich - Gold Arrow and 3 Silver Arrows; Jeremy Baker - 1 Gold Arrow and 3 Silver Arrows; Donnie Flory - 1 Gold Arrow and 1 Silver. Judy Goodrich is the Den Leader for Den 1. Den 2 awards went to: Paid for by Concerned Citizens for Education Buddy Gorman -1 Silver RFD 3, Nashville, Michigan 49073 Arrow and his 3rd year pin; by Linda Schroder Vermontville’s Cub Scouts have been very active this year thanks to the many hours devoted by the leaders and parents to provide a quality program filled with fun and interesting ac­ tivities. Building self-confidence through achievements, developing a spirit of community service and good sportsmanship, and promoting communication within the family are the goals of the Cub Scout program. This would not be the possible without willingness of parents to donate their time and talents. The eveningof Tuesday, May 19 was filled with ac­ complishments, pride and fun for more than 50 boys and their parents attending Cub Scouts Pack 649’s final pack meeting for this school year held at Maplewood YARD SALE Vote YES June 8th Quality Education SUMMER SPECIAL POWERFUL 1.37 cubic inch engine. (Man Not Included.) QUIET oversized muffler. Introducing the FS-80 trimmer. It's light like an electric. Portable because it's a gas.Versatile because gg ® it has interchangeable S9 tIFILa blades. And a bargain The World's Largest because it's a Stihl. elling Chain Saw. QUICK STARTING COMFORTABLE ignition system. shoulder harness. BALANCED for all day cutting. Noel White - Wolf badge and Gold Arrow; Mike Gorman 1 Silver Arrow. Gloria Gorman is their Den Leader. Den 3 awards: Ryan Warner - 1 Silver Arrow; 2 Silver Arrows each were presented to David McBrayer, Jerry Cournaya, and Andy Trowbridge. Lois Hammonds serves as Den Mother. Den 4 awards: David Slocum - Bear badge, Gold Arrow and his 1 year pin; Jeff Schroder 2 Silver Arrows and his 2 year pin; Kandy Heinze and Greg Nashville cubs plan summer events by Pat Priddy Summer activities were announced at the May 28 meeting of Pack 3176. On June 7, a roller skating party will be held at Thornapple Skating Rink. An overnight campout is scheduled for July 31 and August 1 for all Cub Scouts and their families. August 19 through August to offer summer session The 4-H Special Riding Association will be offering a summer riding session open to any handicapped Eaton County resident. Riding will take place on Sunday af­ ternoons beginning June 21st through July 19th, from 2-5 p.m. at the riding arena out behind Meadowview School on E. Packard Hwy., north­ east of Charlotte. Lessons 4-H goat clinic planned Jan fCelley from Dimon­ dale and Julie Haddix from Grand Ledge, will be con­ ducting a 4-H dairy goat fitting and showing clinic on Saturday, June 13. The clinic, will begin at 1 p.m. in the cattle, sho\V ring on the Charlotte fairgrounds. In case of rain, the clinic will be in the red barn. According to Nancy Diuble Thelen, Eaton County 4-H Youth Agent, “the clinic is designed to be a practical, hands-on experience, so 4H’ers are asked to bring their goat to the clinic.” Topics to be covered include foot'trimming, clipping, fitting and showmanship. For more information, contact Thelen at the Eaton County Cooperative Ex­ tension Service, 543-2310 or 645-2351. Phone 945-9554 for ACTION-ADS WOMEN’S fingertip control. SLOW PITCH TOUGH solid steel drive shaft. SOFTBALL Tournament VERSATILE NASHVILLE HARDWARE & SPORTING GOODS 105 N. Main St., Nashville PHONE 852-0713 cutting heads including Stihl's exclusive Polycqt™ blade. 22 is the annual Cub Scoyt Day Camp. It will be held at the Wesleyan Campground outside Hastings. All kinds of outdoor activities are planned. Special guests and demonstrations are being arranged. Susan Gillespie, who is on the day camp planning committee, ex­ plained what would be happening at camp. Eaton 4-H Riding Association 1981 OPENING RESPONSIVE Olmstead each earned 1 to victory in the Frog silver arrow and their 2 year Jumping Contest were first pins; Kevin Rockwell also , place winner Billy Woodearned his 2 year pin. Both «. bury, second place Billy Linda Schroder and Mary Reynolds and third place ' Lou Bignail were presented Steve Bowen. Many fathers with their 2 year service pins were seen to be jumping nearly as much as the frogs! as Den Leaders. Den 5 awards: Jeremy Summertime events Brace, Scott Furlong and scheduled for the boys are a Bob Hill received their 2 trip on an antique steam year pins; Brian Dumont, train from Grand Ledge to Mike Martin and Neil Lake Odessa on June 6, Cub Williams received 1 year Scout Day Camp on July 21, pins. Linda Brace is Den and a Jr. Olympics - Family Leader with Mary Hill Picnic in Vermontville on August 8. assisting. Cheering on their jumpers JUNE6&7 ENTRY FEE - $6500 are both therapeutic and recreational in nature, designed to build both confidence and skills. Volunteers will be needed to groom, tack, lead and sidewalk the horses. The Association would like to specifically invite the adult handicapped to ride, as their program budget has been drastically cut. If you would like to volunteer, please call Stephanie Wells, 543-1301. If you know of someone who would like to ride, please contact the instructor, Deb Hall, 663-4003. There will be a small charge for each lesson to cover expenses. Ten Cubs and Webelos earned badges: Raymond Erickson, a new Cub, received his Bobcat badge. Mark Lancaster earned his gold arrow for his Bear badge. Receiving arrows for their Wolf badges were Lewis Guernsey, gold and silver; Mike Hoekstra, gold; Troy TenEyck, gold; Paul Boldrey, silver; and Eric Eberly, gold. Webelos - Cody Mattson earned his artist and craft­ sman. Billy Brenton earned his craftsman. Kent Miller received his aquanaut and outdoorsman. Kent also received an award for at­ tending all Webelosactivities. Pins weregiven toall Cubs, Webelos and den leaders. Twenty-three first year pins were given out. Sixteen second year pins and six three year pins were presented to Cubs and leaders. The pack committee hopes everyone will enjoy the summer events and hope you all have a great summer. Don’t forget the Cub’s paper drive at Carl’s Market. aYES Vote will keep our elementary libraries open and will continue some remedial reading. , Paid for by Concerned Citizens for Education, RFD 3, Nashville, Michigan 49073 Auto Service CENTER QUALITY WORKMANSHIP TRANSMISSION REPAIRS BODY & BUMP SERVICE WHEEL ALIGNMENT & BALANCING TUNE-UPS & MUFFLERS MAJOR OVERHAULS BRAKES KEEP YOUR CAR UKENEW! ... plus 2 new balls For information, call: Dan Downing (517)852-9564 Trowbridge Service 130 S. Main St., Vermontville - Ph. 726-0569 �The Maple Valley News, Nashville, Tuesday, June 2, 1981 — Page 13 First Eaton County invitational track meet planned for next spring &&& 'nSSW <£SXyj £S \XvSy y5j & <?s& *s Class of '26 gathers for reunion Five members of Nashville High School's Class of 1926 attended a Saturday, May 23, reunion at the home of Arthur and Margaret (Furniss) Bateman of Nashville. Present for an afternoon of visiting proceeding the Maple Valley Alumni Banquet were, from left: Vern Marshall of Nashville; Wayne Fuller of Toledo, Ohio; Margaret Furniss Bateman; Helen Frith Todd of Vermontville; and Twila Buffington Elwood of Middleville. Thirteen of the original 26 members of the Class of 1926 are still living. In addition to those pictured, several other for­ mer Nashville High School students stopped by the Bateman home for the reunion. Among them were Ralph Tieche of Battle Creek; Connie Rothaar Smith and Helen Rothaar Bramble, both of Mt. Pleasant; June Brown Potter of Bellevue; Adolph Douse and Elizabeth Gibson Lynch, both of Nashville. (Maple Valley News photo by Susan Hinckley) ■ «■) aBMsi k«H«?*'®P!l ■i*>ife ®8#ihip WlB^^’l ■ f^XaWlii! Bi»l a® liKEl >iM isan wrnisi 11 * a cxsar iKnz ■MIRE IMki Mtyii ftesE fls hiU Jail rehabilitation program explained ~ Sheriff David Wood will be at the Quimby United Methodist Church on Monday, June 15, at 7:30 p.m. to speak about the rehabilitation program at the Barry County Jail, in­ cluding general operation POUTER SIZES ■b ESwiitai' Mtyinto iiimlto* mdiirt *«^«**-(!*T• Take the strain from lawn and garden chores with a John Deere Tractor John Deere Lawn and Garden Tractors are “human engineered” for your comfort and safety. All feature adjustable padded seat, roomy operator’s area, 2-position footrests; and a fully enclosed engine for quieter operation. Triple-safety starting to guard against ac­ cidental starts. Easy-to-use color-coded controls. Built-in headlights. And a switch that automatically shuts off the engine if you leave the seat with the PTO engaged. The 200 Series offers three power sizes —10-, 12-, and 14 h.p. 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G.W Sales 1138 4th Street, Lake Odessa, ML 48849 Phone 616-374-8835 and philosophy, how inmates are treated, etc. With the growing problem of over­ crowding in our state and federal prisons, this will be an opprotunity to learn what is happening on the local level in our own area, and x gain insight as to ways we, the public, can help. There will be a question and an­ swer period and refresh­ . ments will be served. This is a community service and information program co-sponsored by Peace and Quimby United Methodist Churches, and everyone is invited. Quimby Church is located southeast of Hastings, on M-79, bet­ ween M-37 and Charlton Park Road. (6-9) When the track season rolls around next spring, it appears that Eaton County athletes will have a chance to see the best of the county all at the same time and place. Although plans are still somewhat tentative, it looks like at least seven of the eight county schools will be sending their girls and boys track teams to Bellevue on Saturday, May 8, 1982. Bob Rood, Bellevue athletic director and originator of the idea, said that Grand Ledge, Waverly, Eaton Rapids, Charlotte, Maple Valley, Potterville, and host Bellevue have given positive, if not affirmative, indication that they will attend the first ever event. “The only school who hasn’t been all that in­ terested about it is Olivet,” said Rood. “I think it would be a very positive thing for our county track kids to show their talents and be recognized countywide. It would also be a nice invitational that would Action-Ads SWIMMING POOLS: Best deal in the county and for doit-yourselfers the easiest to install. Financing now available. Acoma, Inc., 1­ 616-963-0433. (4-21N) RENT A MOTOR HOME: By day or week. Have campers also. $100 deposit will hold (or your date. Call Meek’s Vacation Rental, 945­ 9101, Hastings. (9-29) be less .expensive for travel purposes. No school is more than thirty miles away. I’m hoping it will become an annual event with different schools around the county hosting it each year. Many counties such as Clinton and Gratiot county have such an event. It’s time for the Eaton County Schools to come together.” Maple Valley students need our support ...Vote YES Paid for by Concerned Citizens for Education RFD 3, Nashville, Michigan 49073 Get the ... ULTRA-TAN Tan Summer is the best time to try our Ultra-Tan Tanning Booth. Combined with the summer sun, Ultra-Tan can help you have a deep, dark summer look. CALL TODAY FOR DETAILS! Try a new summer hair style. Call today for appointment! OPEN: Monday thru Friday A Evening Appointment Available REDKEN COMPLETE HAIRCARE: FORMULATED ESPECIALLY FOR MENS HMR •STYLING •COLORING •PERMANENTS •HIGHLIGHTING •FROSTING •FACIALS 112 E. Court St., Hastings Phone (616) 948-8767 Razors Edge HAIRDESIGNER Are You Being Rushed? Need Your Corn Sprayed, Nitrogen Applied? Family planning hours Barry Eaton District Health Department an­ nounces its family planning hours for June: Walk-in hours for counseling, sup­ plies and pregnancy testing, as well as appointments with our nurse practitioner, are 11:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Tuesdays and Wednesdays in Hastings. Evening clinic hours by appointment only the second and fourth Tuesdays from 6 to 9 p.m. Call 945-9516 for information or appointments. Teens welcome. Fees on a sliding scale based on in­ come. We can do it with 1 trip! Teen bike hike z The first of three schedulled Teen Bike Hikes will take place Saturday, June 13. Beginning at noon in the Charlotte Plaza parking lot, the trip will be ap­ proximately 10 miles in length, with the destination Eatoif Rapids. Teens and friends are encouraged to come and enjoy the ride through back country roads. Future bike hikes are planned for Saturday, July 11 and August 8. CITIZENS ELEVATOR CO 870 S. MAIN - VERMONTVILLE Phone 726-0514 �The Maple Volley News. Nashville, Tuesday, June 2, 1981 — Page 14 Installment plans available for sewer hook-up fee By Susan Hinckley Nashville residents to be served by the village's $4.8 million municipal sewer expansion will have two “easy-pay” options to meet the initial $600 hookup fee. The first alternative to the $600 cash up-front outlay was provided in a Sewer Rate and Collection ordinance adopted in February 1980 by the village council. That plan called for five equal yearly payments of $120, with an interest rate of 6 percent per annum. Another installment payment plan received approval Thursday at the regular council meeting. “This should make it easier for those who can’t come up with $120 at one time,” noted Lonny Kienutske, a citizen who heads the council’s Sewer Information Committee. The new plan, which will become an amendment to the 1980 ordinance, provides for a $50 down payment and monthly payments of $10, with interest of one-half of one percent computed on the unpaid balance each month. The monthly payments on SWIMMING POOLS P FOR DO rPrWRSELFERG The EASIEST pools (616)963-0433 Financing Available! ACOfRA inc. would be billed dnd collected by the village clerk as a separate entry on the customer’s regular monthly sewer and water bill. Those residents who are to be hooked to the new system will be expected to notify Village Clerk Susan Cork­ well of which payment method they wish to use, if they do not elect to pay the $600 hookup fee in one lump sum. “I guess it’s a convenience we’re offering,” said Trustee John Hughes of the .newlyadopted easy payment plan. Village officials noted that the payment arrangements must be made by the customer at or before the time of connection to the system. In addition to the hookup fee, individual property owners will be responsible for the cost of laying lateral lines from their house to the service stub on the main collection line. Private contractors may be hired by the property owner to lay the lateral, but it must pass village in­ spection before connection to the system will be permitted. Nashville’s new sewer expansion will serve ap­ proximately 225 additional homes, including 40 with present septic systems running into storm drains that flow directly into Thornapple River or Quaker Brook. More than 80 percent of the project, which in­ cludes a new wastewater treatment facility, is being paid for by federal and state grants. In other business Thur­ sday, the council heard a report from Trustee Robert Fueri, Jr., that the council’s Ordinance and Zoning Committee, which he heads, recommends that the village honor the 5-year refuse We Need Our U. of M. Accreditation. collection contract they garbage in the village. The signed last fall with Hastings challenge was led by Rick Sanitary Service, but noted it Horton of Hastings, who was was not a franchise. Fueri owner of Rick’s Disposal •said any other vendor who Service when that firm failed wants to come into town to land the Nashville should be allowed to do so “if collection contract which they can meet our went to Hastings Sanitary specifications and comply Service - the only bidder on with our ordinance.” That the job. All vendors must come to law governing disposal of household refuse became the council for prior ap­ effective in February 1981. proval, officials stressed The law required collec­ Thursday. In other business Thur­ tion by a “refuse packing truck so designed that the sday, the council: — Approved an update of a contents cannot leak or spill 1906 village ordinance therefrom.” In April a group of local governing the keeping of citizens had challenged the game rooms within the council’s authority to village. After publication, mandate who may collect the law will become effective Nashville Village Council - MINUTES OF REGULAR MEETING — The regular meeting of the Nashville Village Council held May 14, 1981 at 7:00 p.m. at the Community Center in Nashville was called to order by President Harold Christiansen. Present were Fueri, Frith, Tobias, Hughes, Rizor and Babcock. The minutes of the last regular meeting were read and approved. Williams & Works representative Bruce Kuffer was present to discuss stop 2 and 3 of the sewer rehab project. Clerk signed the appropriate application to reapply pply for Step 2 grant to allow the Village to pro­ ceed with the Design of the Sewer Rehab project. Motion by Hughes, supported by Tobias to apply for a change order no. 1 on Contract No. 1, Dunigan Brothers, to replace 1,158 lineal foot of 12 inch storm sewer at $14 per foot ($16,212) and 5 manholes for storm sewer at $800 ($4,000 on Lentz Street for a total of $20,212.00. All Ayes. Motion carried. Rick Ross, Nashville Zoning Administrator - gave zoning report. Sgt. Gene Koetje gave the police report for the month of April.. Motion by Rizor, supported by Tobias to adopt the revised Uniform Traffic Code for the State of Michigan effective March 1, 1981. Yes, Tobias, Hughes, Rizor and Babcock. No Fueri and Frith. Motion carried. Mr. Richard McArthur was present regarding the opening of Mutt & Jeff's Game Room at the corner of Church St. and Main Street. Questions were raised concerning zoning and the ordinance governing game rooms. Matter referred to the zoning and ordinance committee. The following bills were presented and motion by Tobias, supported by Babcock that they be allowed and orders drawn on Treasurer for the same. All ayes. Motion carried. CENERAL Vote YES June 8th. Paid for by Concerned Citizens for Education RFD 3, Nashville, Michigan 49073 FARM CHEMICALS l b$260 AATREX ATRAZINE 80w ATRAZINE 4L LASSO $22S * 1075 lb lb ga $1680 Many More In Stock! FARMERS FEED SERVICE 1006 E. Railroad, Hastings PHONE 945-9926 Michigan Bell.................... 77.04 Consumers Power (Hall). .74.23 Consumers Power (street lights).... 884.05 Maple Valley New 325.03 SNB Bank 8 Trust... ..30.00 Nashville Hardware............ 6.21 Doubleday Bros. & Co 45.10 Cadillac Overall Supply..... 5.65 Mace Pharmacy............. 2.67 CARACE AND EQUIPMENT Michigan Bell................. ..55.70 Consumers Power......... 106.72 Nashville Hardware....... 146.20 Cadillac Overall Supply... 18.20 Galesburg Lawn Equip.....27.00 Powers Shell Service.. .10.00 Todd Automotive Inc... ...9.00 Nashville Auto & Farm Supply .............,...... 8.24 Garvey’s Sewer Service... 45.00 Automotive Specialty Parts........................... . 29.00 Detroit Ball Bearing Co. . 79.68 Brevitz Equipment Co.... 28.65 Barry County Lumber.... 9.40 Kent Oil Company ......... 509.19 POLICE DEPARTMENT Michigan Bell............ Doubleday Bros. & Co Farmers Gas 8 Oil.... Mace Pharmacy ........ Renner Ford, Inc........ Reynolds & Brown...... General Electric........ ..34.51 .16.73 ...1.90 . 11.65 808.24 .30.42 ..13.20 WATER AND SEWER Michigan Bell (water) ..... 20.20 Michigan Bell (sewer) ..... 25.18 Consumers Power (water) 686.14 Consumers Power (sewer) 175.58 Nashville Hardware 39.73 Mace Pharmacy ... . 3.21 Hach Chemical Co... 74.84 Big George's Party Store.. 32.57 Municipal Supply........... 778.14 U.S. Postmaster................ 73.08 Ellis & Ford Co..................... 66.92 Pleasant Telephone Ans. .14.00 Chempace Corporation.. 268.86 Nashville Co-Op Elevator . 43.39 STREET DEPARTMENT Nashville Hardware............ 3.62 Rieth Riley Const. Co....... 108.25 Sargent Sowell, Inc.. 120.45 PARKS Nashville Hardware Consumers Power.. 67.45 19.24 Motion by Hughes supported by Rizor to pay partial pay estimate no. 3, Collection System, Dunigan Brothers, Contract No. 1, Amount earned $108,962.50, amount retained $10,896.25, amount due $98,066.25. All ayes. Motion carried. Motion by Hughes, supported by Babcock to pay partial pay estimate no. 2 on Contract No. 2, Dunigan Brothers, Lift Stations, amount earned $28,130, amount retained, $2,813, amount due $25,317.00. All ayes. Motion carried. Motion by Hughes, supported by Rizor to pay par­ tial pay estimate no. 5 on Contract No. 3, Normco Con­ struction, Treatment, amount earned $181,992.65, amount retained, $18,199.27, amount due $163,793.38. All ayes. Motion carried. Motion by Hughes, supported by Babcock to apply to E.P.A., D.N.R. and Fm H A per partial payment June 17,1981. The move was prompted by a May request from Richard Me Cartney and Pat O’Reilly of Lake Odessa to establish a pinball recreation center in the old car wash building on South Main Street. — Discussed but favored no action against at least 22 businesses operating in homes in the residential (R1) districts in the village. Several predate the Nash­ ville Zoning Ordinance adopted in January 1977. Officials said they would not take a stance on the violations as long as there were no neighbor complaints. The review by a special committee headed by Trustee Linda Frith was instigated by a verbal complaint of a citizen living a good distance from the location in question. Officials also noted that the business in question predated the 1977 zoning ordinance. Approved by a unanimous vote that all future complaints to the council must be presented in writing, signed and dated before they will receive council consideration. This policy will apply to com­ plaints of any nature, but was prompted by the home­ business zoning issue. request no. 9 on project No. 85676 for $259,828.00. All ayes. Motion carried. John Hughes, chairman of the D.P.W. Committee gave the D.P.W. report for the month of April. Motion by Babcock, supported by Fueri to sell the turbine to the North American Hydro, Inc. for $150.00. All ayes. Motion carried. Motion by Hughes, supported by Tobias that Leon Frith and Arden Schantz be designated sewer lateral inspectors for the Village of Nashville. All ayes. Motion carried. Due to the new sewer rates that went into effect March 1, 1981, motion by Rizor, supported by Hughes that a flat rate charge of $25.00 per swimming pool to partial fill or completely fill, paid in advance, time to be scheduled with the Nashville D.P.W. and homeowner to be present. All ayes. Motion carried. Motion by Hughes, supported by Tobias to give the Transfer Recycling Board $200 per budget. Yes Tobias, Hughes, Babcock. No Rizcr, Fueri and Frith. President Christiansen voted yes to break the tie. Motion carried. Motion by Hughes, supported by Fueri to accept sealed bids to sell a 8,000 BTU McGraw Edison Model No. CL 8 HM air conditioner. Bids will be accepted until May 28, 1981. The Village reserves the right to acept or reject any or all bids. All ayes. Motion carried. Motion by Hughes, supported by Fueri to adjourn. Meeting adjourned at 10:30 p.m. Harold Christiansen, President Date: May 28, 1981. Susan M. Corkwell, Clerk 1976 Maple Valley Class Reunion... June 13 Dinner — Beer - B.Y.O.B. Maple Grove Grange Hall ... on M-66 GET YOUR $10 IN AND YOUR SEAT RESERVED BEFORE JUNE 5th, by calling... Sam Hughes..................... 852-9280 Mary Drake ..................... 852-9746 Cheryl BartonJtane ...... 962-9098 Unreserved Admission at the door ... $15.00 Door open to other alumni at 9 P.M. *5.00 COVER CHARGE Joan and Homer Winegar STANTON’S REAL ESTATE VERMONTVILLE 726-0181 NASHVILLE 852-1717 REALTOR NEW LISTING: SMALL HOME ON 3 ACRES. Fron­ tage on Thornapple River. Includes 2 story barn and nice mature shade trees. Lakewood Schools. Located on M-50, north of Charlotte. Price: $19,000. NEW LISTING: 48 ACRES - 39 wooded (hardwoods), 9 tillable, pond sites, 36 x 50 basement barn, north of Charlotte on main road. Price: $50,000. 40 ACRE FARM: 32 tillable, 6 pasture (near Nashville). Four bedroom home, fireplace, 2 barns — POSSIBLE CONTRACT. Maple Valley Schools. $72,000. LOTS AND LAND — Large or small — some with woods and/or water. JOAN & HOMER WINEGAR (home... 726-0223) GRI ■ ASSOC. BROKER �The Maple Valley News. Nashville. Tuesday, June 2. 1981 — Page 15 Millage vote and school board seats will be decided June 8 s*^ ‘Mkjl Mk'jl JJ JJ^ Si^ i^,, X“§ S!S !Su. S«s. ■ M«s;;. S (Note: This is the third in a series of three articles regarding the June annual election. This article is written by Superintendent Carroll Wolff.) The registered electors in the Maple Valley School District are eligible to vote upon three millage propositions plus electing three members of the board of education at the annual school election to be held Monday, June 8. Proposition No. 1 is a tax rate limitation increase of 1.31 mills ($1.31 on each $1,000.00) on state equalized valuation for one year to provide additional funds for operational purposes. These funds are mainly for in­ structional purposes in- cluding teaching supplies. Proposition No. 2 is a tax rate limitation increase of 1.4 'mills ($1.40 on each $1,000.00) on state equalized valuation for one year to provide funds to continue basically the present transportation program. Failure of this proposal considering present planned reductions which will be necessary in the tran­ sportation program will also result in additional reduc­ tions in the instructional program, building and grounds, and maintenance budgets. Proposition No. 3 is a tax rate limitation increase of .25 mill ($0.25 on each $1,000.00) on state equalized valuation for one year for 1.31 Mills 1.40 Mills .25 Mill Total Assessed Operational Transpor- Extra 2.96 Amount Valuation Purposes tation Curricular Mills Per Day $ 5,000 10,000 15,000 20,000 25,000 30,000 35,000 40,000 $ 6.55 13.10 19.65 26.20 32.75 39.30 45.85 52.40 $ 7.00 14.00 21.00 28.00 35.00 42.00 49.00 56.00 $1.25 2.50 3.75 5.00 6.25 7.50 8.75 10.00 $14.80 29.60 44.40 59.20 74.00 88.80 103.60 118.40 $.04 .08 .12 .16 .20 .24 .28 .32 ORDINANCE NO, 19 :s§! §! A proposed ordinance to ammend Ordinance No. 19 as ammended on 13th day of April A.D. 1937. . TERMS OF ORDINANCE: iMWiilh Wtart WIHI. M.Wi 16780927 GAMES: Wherever used in this ordinance shall include Lillard, pool, ball or bowling, cards, pinball, vending machines and all other electronic games. OWNER: Shall mean any person, persons, corporation or associa­ tion who owns, leases, manages, or maintains games, as defined above, for the purpose of providing an area for such for profit. Section 1 ■ The Village of Nashville ordains, that it shall not be lawful for any owner to keep or maintain, any place, resort, halls or rooms, wherein the public Is permitted to play games, without first having obtained a license therefore, from the proper Village Authorities. Section 2 - That said license shall be good for a period of one (1) year from its date. The Village Authorities shall in no case issue such license until convinced the party or parties applying therefore are of good moral character, and shall not issue such a license until the party or parties applying therefore, shall have paid the sum of fifteen dollars ($15.00) for the same. Section 3 - Any person, persons, corporation, or association desiring to obtain such a license shall apply therefore in writing, setting forth that they are fully acquainted with the provisions of this Ordinance and therein agreeing to fully comply with its pro­ visions in each particular; also setting forth the place or places in which said business is proposed to be carried on and shall attach their signatures to said application, which, together with said fee of fifteen dollars ($15.00) shall be deposited by them with the Clerk of said Village, who shall present the same to the Common Council thereof. The said Council shall approve or reject said application in Its discretion, and may reject said application provided the location of said halls, rooms, or resorts are not approved by them or provided the party or parties applying therefore are not of good moral character, or provided said party or parties, shall have been operating and doing business under this Ordinance, and shall have failed to comply with any of Its provisions. If the application shall be approved, the Clerk of said Council shall recite all of the restrictions and regulations of this Ordinance and issue a license to the party or parties applying therefor. Such license shall be displayed by the owners thereof in such hall, place or resort, so that the same will be visible to the public frequenters, of sold place or places. Section 4 ■ The owner of said games shall not allow intoxicating beverages or controlled substances, according to the State law of Michigan, on said property. Section 5 - The owner of such games shall restrict students from playing games while school is in session. All other hours shall be subject to Council approval. Section 6 - Any owner violating any provision or provisions of this Ordinance, shall be punished by a fine of fifty dollars ($50.00) plus court costs; in case of failure to pay such fines and costs shall be Imprisoned in the County Jail for a period not exceeding twenty days. In the discretion of the Court. Section 7 • In case of the violation of any of the provisions of this Ordinance the Council may in its discretion revoke said license and declare the money paid therefor, forfeited to the Village. This ordinance will take effect on the 17th day of June 1981. This ordinance will be published in the Maple Valley News on June 2, 1981. We do hereby certify that the above and forgoing ordinance was passed and approved by the Village of Nashville Michigan upon the Twenty eight day of May 1981. Date: May 28, 1981 extra curricular programs covered through the general fund this school year. The following is an example of the cost of these three propositions when using various property assessed valuations. Two members will be elected to the Board of Education for four year terms, and one member will be elected to the board for a three year term beginning July 1, 1981. Candidates for the four year positions in­ clude Wayne Cogswell, Ruth Wineman, Charles Viele, Sr., Dale Ossenheimer, Jr., Kenneth F. Meade, Jr., and James Shaw. Candidates for the three year position in­ clude James R. Bryan, Beverly Sixberry, George Hubka, Ronald Tobias and Lawrence Filter. At this election the voters have the opportunity to help determine the educational opportunity for the boys and girls in the school district considering the fact that the millage proposals are directly related to the educational program which will be provided during the coming school year. Major reductions have been made in the educational program during the past year, and the approval of these millage proposals will provide funds for continuation of the general education program. Three proposals will not provide adequate funds to reinstate programs which have already been eliminated. Considering the fact that the teaching staffin the past year has been reduced from 96 to 77*6 teachers, additional staff reductions beyond what revisions are possible in class scheduling certainly are not desirable when considering the educational opportunity for boys and girls. Teaching staff reductions at the Jr.-Sr. High School have already resulted in many classes larger than desirable, limiting individual student assistance. In general, the elementary class sizes this school year are favorable, and it is desired that funds are available enabling continuation of such a program. Application forms for absentee ballots may be obtained by contacting the superintendent’s office at 11090 Nashville Hwy., Vermontville MI 49096. The telephone number is 852­ 9699. 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. The polls will be open 7 a.m. until 8 p.m. 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: Paid for by Concerned Citizens for Education RFD3. Nashville, Michigan 49073 NOTICE (517)852-1900 If South side of Nashville on M-66. * Janice Baker, Vermontville Township Clerk % No Refundable Household Income $ 0 to $3000 $3001 to $4000 $4001 to $5000 $5001 to $6000 over$6000 0% 1% 2% 3% 3.5% Credit or Rebate 100% to $1200 maximum 100% 100% 100% 100% to $1200 to $1200 to $1200 to $1200 Auto accident claims lives of Nashville woman and daughter The Maple Valley com­ Community College. munity was shocked and Before moving to saddened to learn of the Meridian, Mississippi, in death Friday of Mrs. Daniel January 1981, she had been (Cinda Dawson) Briones and employed by the Michigan her 7-month-old daughter, Dept, of Treasury in Lan­ Jamie Marie. They were sing. Mrs. Briones and her killed in an auto crash at children moved south to join Pine Hill, Alabama, a small her husband who has been community near employed in the south by an Thomasville. oil exploration firm. Mrs. Briones’ son, Daniel, Local survivors in addition Jr., 3,. was injured in the to Mr. and Mrs. Dawson are crash and hospitalized and Cinda’s brothers: Jack, Jr., released the following day. Frank, arid Marty, all ofNash­ Details of the crash were ville but presently employed sketchy at the time of this in the south; her maternal report, but three vehicles grandmother, Mrs. Roberta and a total of 15 persons were Meade of Nashville; and her reported to be involved. paternal grandmother, Mrs. The daughter of Jack G. Marion Elliston of Delton. and Rose Dawson of NashFuneral arrangments for ville, Cinda grew, up here. Mrs. Briones and Jamie are She was a 1973 graduate of pending at Vogt Funeral Maple Valley High School Home in Nashville, awaiting and later attended Lansing arrival of Daniel Briones. Susan M. Corkwell, Village Clerk Vote YES June 8th! (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 maxiumum of $1,200. The last voted increase in operational millage was in 1974. The Michigan Department of Education bulletin number 1012 for the 1979-1980 school year covering local sources of general fund revenues per pupil lists Maple Valley with a rank of 523rd out of 529 K-12 school districts in the state. ORDINANCE NO. I VERMONTVILLE TOWNSHIP FIRE CHARGE ORDINANCE An Ordinance to establish charges for fire depart­ ment services under Michigan Public Act 33 of 1951, as amended (Compiled Law 41.801 etc.) and to pro­ vide methods for the collection of such charges and exemptions Therefrom. TOWNSHIP OF VERMONTVILLE EATON COUNTY, MICHIGAN ORDAINS Section I - PURPOSE The within Ordinance is adopted for the purpose of providing financial assistance to the Township in the operation of a fire department from those receiv­ ing direct benefits from the fire protection service. It is the further purpose of the within Ordinance to provide for full funding of the fire department oper­ ation which remains, in part, an at-large govern­ mental expense based upon the general benefits derived by all property owners within the Township from the existence of a Community Fire Department and it's availability to extinguish fires within the Township and perform other emergency services. Section II-CHARGES Charges have been established by resolution of the Township Board. These charges as maybe established by resolution here-after shall apply to any recipient of any service by the Vermontville Fire Control. Chargess to be at $250,00 payable to the Township from a recipient of any service by the Vermontville Fire Control Department. Section III-TIME FOR PAYMENT FOR RUN All charges shall be due and payable within 45 days from the date the service is rendered and in default of payment shall be collectable through proceedings in District Court, or in any other Court of competent jurisdiction as a matured debt. Section IV - EXEMPTIONS The following properties and services shall be exempt from the foregoing charges: A. False alarms B. Fire involving Township or Village Buildings, ground or property. C. Fire service performed outside the jurisdiction of the Township under a mutual aid contract with and adjoining municipalities. D. If no service is performed. Section V - NON-EXCLUSIVE CHARGE The foregoing rates and charges shall not be ex­ clusive of the charges that may be made by the Town­ ship for the costs and expenses of maintaining a fire department, but shall only be supplemental thereto. Section Vl - MULTIPLE PROPERTY PROTECTION Where a particular service rendered by the Com­ munity Fire Department directly benefits more than one person or property, the owner of each property so benefited and each person so benefited where property protection is not involved shall be liable for the payment of the full charge for such service hereinbefore outlined. The interpretation and ap­ plication of the within section is hereby delegated to the Fire Chief subject only to appeal, within the time limits for payment, to the Township Board, all billing and collections shall be delegated to the Township Clerk, and shall be administered so that charges shall only be collected from the recipients of the service. Section VII - SEVERABILITY Should any provision or part of the within Ordin­ ance be declared by any court of competent juris­ diction to be invalid or unenforceable, the same shall not effect the validity or enforceability or the balance of this Ordinance which shall remain in full force and effect. Section VIII - EFFECTIVE DATE This Ordinance shall take effect July 1, 1981. All Ordinances or parts of ordinances in conflict here­ with are hereby repealed. Adopted at Vermontville Township Regular Meet­ ing, Thursday, May 28, 1981. Harold Christiansen, Village President 522 school districts out of 529 have more local sources of funds per student than we do. 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 $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. 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 CEMENT by the Pallet (35 bags) *4.28 A BAG Maple Valley Concrete Products 4 �The Maple Valley News, Nashville, Tuesday, June 2,1981 — Page 16 Sun shines on Memorial Day parade line-up Leading the Memorial Day parade was a color guard from the local VFW Post. On the right, VFW riflemen fired a volley of shots at the Thornapple River bridge during a ceremony to honor the Navy dead. Nashville firemen who took part in the memorial service at the old Fire Bell Monument on the lawn of Putnam Public Library were, from left: Eldon Day, Earl Wilson, Gale Wetzel, Larry Decker, ass't. chief; Doug Yarger, chief; Mike Appelman, and retired fireman Fred Ackett. Waving from the back of a pick-up truck were the VFW Poppy Queen and her court. Standing in front is little Marcie Reid. Others, from left, are Sheila Allen, Laura Allen, Missy Allen, Poppy Queen Tracy Montague, Angie Garber and Lisa Planck. by Susan Hinckley Again this year, Nash­ ville’s Memorial Day parade was blessed with sunshine and warmth. The Monday event was sponsored by Thornapple Valley VFW Post 8260. There are a good number of spectators lining Main Street to watch the march which commenced at 10 a.m. at the Thornapple River bridge near Putnam Park. The parade route terminated at Lakeview Cemetery, where special military memorial services were conducted under the auspices of the VFW. At the river, a bouquet of lilacs was tossed into the waters by Mrs. Frieda Laurent, representing Navy Mothers, to honor the Naval dead. A rifle salute by the local VFW and taps played by a Maple Valley school trumpeter also were part of the commemoration. The parade paused at the old fire bell monument on the lawn of Putnam Public Library for a ceremony Local scouts, both boys and girls, were an important part of Nashville's Memorial Day parade — held Monday under sunny skies. (Maple Valley News photos by Susan Hinckley) VOTE DALE OSSENHEIMER for... Maple Valley BACKGROUND... School Board • 9 years resident of Nashville •2 children, ages 3 and 8 • B.A. and M.A. degree • 13’/a years employment in the field of education Action-Ads VALUES... • Feels a strong commitment to the youth of the community & their need for QUALITY education. • Feels a need for increased sensitivity toward public concerns and improved public relations. • Open minded & willing to consider new ideas. _ • Willing to devote the personal time and energy needed to do a good job. ★ VOTE JUNE 8th * Paid for by the Committee For Better Education - 6091 Assyria Rd., Nashville. Mich. 49073 ZEEDEEKIZ13EZZZSEZEEZXDQESZZ3EEDE J jj « « JJ SENIOR PORTRAITS: 1982 grads check our early bird special for May and June. Indoor and-or environmental settings. Quality work for reasonable prices. Bill Richards Studio, 250 S. Main, Vermontville, 726-1340, 10 a.tn. to 5 p.m. Monday, (eow) Closed SEPTIC TANK CLEANING: I ZXDH Approved by Michigan Department of Health. Call Menzo Howe, Charlotte.. Phone 543-0173. (tfn) honoring departed Nashville firemen. Rev. Randy Reed of People’s Bible Church delivered prayers at both the Navy and Firemen’s ceremonies. At Lakeview Cemetery, Rev. William Brown of Bellevue gave the memorial address. A color guard of the local VFW Post and the Ladies’ Auxiliary led Nashville’s parade. Music was furnished by the Maple Valley Junior High Band under the direction of Roy Johnson. a YES Other marchers included local Scout troops. Navy mothers rode in a special auto, and the VFW Poppy Queen Tracy Montague and her court waved from the back of a pickup truck. The Nashville-based fire and ambulance departments were represented by men in uniform driving shiny emergency vehicles. The entourage was guided by the Nashville police, and traffic control was furnished also by the Barry County Sheriff’s Dept. Vote will continue our present bus system. Paid for by Concerned Citizens for Education RFD 3, Nashville, Michigan 49073 Bushre Plumbing • • • • • • Residential Repair • Installation New Construction • Remodeling Sewer and Drain Work Water Heaters • Water Softeners Gas Piping • Pipe Handrails Welding FOR ALL YOUR PLUMBING & PIPING NEEDS Call... Carl Bushre — LICENSED MASTER PLUMBER — 726-0036 �The Maple Valley News. Nashville. Tuesday, June 2,1981 — Page 17 In Remembrance" comes to Nashville Long ago, in a small dusty upstairs room, a group of friends met to share a last meal together. Most of them thought it was the end — one of them knew it was the beginning. Today, almost two thousand years later, that simple and distant event is celebrated by people around the world. E.C.R.F.’s newest film,“In Remembrance”, 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! 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. This is a motion picture experience you will never forget! “In Remembrance” may be seen at the Nashville Baptist Church on Sunday, June 14 at 7 p.m. Laurie Tobias will tour Europe with Blue Lake Orchestra — Barry County Extension events — June 3 - 4-H Livestock committee meeting, 8 pm., Extension Office, Hastings. June 8 - 4-H Council meeting, 8 p.m., Extension Office, Hastings. June 10 - 4-H Horse Leaders meeting, 7:30 p.m., Extension Office, Hastings. June 11 - Exploration Days Orientation meeting. June 11 - Community Pool opens, 1 p.m. June 12 - 4-H Dairy Fitting and Showing clinic, 10 a.m., Joe Jarrard Dairy Farm, Guy Road, Nashville. June 12 - State 4-H Broiler Contest, Michigan State University, East Lansing. June 15-18 - College Week, Michigan State University, East Lansing. June 17 - County Commissioners’ Day, Michigan State University, East Lansing. June 18 - 1981 Orchard Machinery Day, Trevor Nichols Farm, Fennville. 4-H shooting sports meeting A weekly report from ERNEST NASH State Representative KXfei fetirfoM rtyHI W to i«|t > Hi dud Mdim rail 11 s?a Hitt UliliWfo i :ki'! ^IwW3 ih [aim. afcm« W®*jtteMfi aic^®^2 ptffetal d« W * ■ifellfc' MWjJ jJ’ gta lie kM" jiyjite® jlNo**' PRISON PROBLEMS - Three of Michigan’s largest prisons experienced increased violence over the long Memorial Day weekend. Governor Milliken’s initial findings show that “staff mutiny” and overcrowding led to riots and fires at Ionia, Jackson and Marquette. STATE SHORT-CHANGED AGAIN - For every $1.03 sent to Washington, Michigan receives only $1 for grants to state and local governments, according to the Tax Foundation. Texas sends $1.40 and only gets back $1 in grants. Federal grant-in-aid programs include Medicaid; federal housing and urban development grants. OPERATION CARE SAVES LIVES - Michigan State Police were credited with keeping the Memorial Day weekend the safest for motorists since 1958, thanks to Operation CARE, Combined Accident Reduction Effort, and the hundreds of volunteers who manned rest stops and coffee break areas along Michigan’s highways. Over 4,000 additional hours of patrol were added to the troopers’ schedule, helping to deter motorists from accidents. Of the 11 people killed in the 78-hour period, none wore safety belts. DETROIT GRAND PRIX PROPOSED - The Michigan Senate will begin hearings on June 2 to determine the feasibility of holding a Grand Prix Formula One race within the City of Detroit. This is not the first time the proposal has been raised. However, due to Detroit’s sagging economy, the idea might be better received this year. Detroit points to its handling of the 1980 Republican National Convention as proof that a Grand Prix event in the Motor City would succeed. CAMP TUHSMEHETA OPENS - The Michigan School for the Blind announced that its camp for visually impaired youngsters and young adults will begin the first of four sessions on June 22. The camp, located in Kent County, charges campers only a $10 deposit for each session. The sessions range from one week (June 22-27) to 12 days (July 21-August 1). For more information, call the Michigan School for the Blind at (517) 373-9635 or write to Camp Tuhsemeheta, 715 W. Willow St., Lansing; MI 48913. Tuhsmeheta stands for Touch - Smell - Hear - Taste. 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 Saturday, June 6,9:30 a.m. at the Cooperative Extension Office, 126 N. Bostwick, Charlotte, is the date, time and place for the next Shooting Sports leaders meeting. All 4-H leaders in the shooting sports project (archery, firearms and hunter safety.) are en­ couraged to come. Final plans will be made for Ar­ chery Workshop and other related items will be discussed. Laurie Tobias will be among 252 talented musicians who will participate in the 12th annual Blue Lake International Exchange Program tour of Eruope this summer. Members of the four musical groups — band, orchestra, choir and jazz band — will leave Detroit June 15 and return July 14. Performances are planned in Denmark, Sweden, Norway, Finland, and Germany. Laurie, a member of the orchestra, is shown with Conductor Dan Kovats, of Grand Rapids as they examine a map of Europe for the places they will visit this summer. (photo supplied) Engagement announced - McDonald TO VISIT OUR dean Mr. and Mrs. George McDonald of Cadillac are pleased to announce the engagement of their daughter Marianne to Jon R. Dean, son of Mr. and Mrs. William J. Hecker of Nash­ ville and Mr. and Mrs. Richard L. Dean of Hastings. The wedding date has been set for September 19. The engaged couple both reside in Traverse City. Memorial service A memorial service will be held in honor of John Hamp who passed away January 30, ~1981, will be held Saturday, June 6th, at 2 p.m. from the United Methodist Church in Nashville. Rev. Leonard Putnam officiating. Maple Valley Schools LUNCH MENU Monday, June 1 Bar-B-Q’s, . Vegetables, Fruit, Cookie, Milk, Tuesday. June 2 Baked Chicken, Mashed Potatoes, Vegetables, Fruit, Bread ’n’ Butter, Milk. Wednesday, June 3 Cook’s Choice. Thursday, June 4 School in a.m. only. Have a safe and happy summer! CARD OF THANKS I wish to express my sincere thanks to the many friends and organizations that remembered me with flowers, gifts and cards during my recent illness. Your thoughtfulness and concern have been much appreciated^ Martha Zemke Phone 945-9554 for news, sports and ACTION-ADS 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. 555 1952 N. Broadway. Hastings, Michigan 49058 1 PHONE 945-9554 (Area Code 616) �The Maple Valley News, Nashville, Tuesday, June 2, 1981 — Page 18 Student Council officers say ‘vandalism fund’ works; support millage proposals What’s happening in school ? M.V. students win business skills honors On May 8, business students from Maple Valley High School participated in the Business Olympics held at Davenport College, Lansing Branch. Over 200 students from 18 area high schools competed against each other by taking tests in subjects such as: Typing I, Typing II, Shorthand I, Shorthand II, Shorthand III, Accounting, Business Math, Machine Transcription and Proofreading - Spelling. The following students from Maple Valley High School ‘were awarded plaques for their outstanding business skills: Sherry Kraai, first, Shorthand III; Penny Cheeseman, second, Shorthand III; second, Typing I; Celia Eaton, third, Shorthand III; Deborah Youngs, honorable mention, Shorthand III; Teresa Rozell, Honorable mention, Typing I; and Becky Cowell, honorable mention, Machine Transcription. Delegates were chosen from each school to represent their high school in the overall competition. The top three schools will receive plaques to display in their business department. Maple Valley received first place in the overall competition. The delegates who won this honor for their school were Donna Augustine, Celia Eaton and Sherry Kraai. M.V. tracksters place second in TCAA League meet at Montabella On May 19, the Maple Valley Jr. High track team visited Montabella for the TCAA League Meet. Both the girls and boys teams finished second,, which creasing the millage, Wells was remarkable considering that feels those views are unrealistic. “We’re not like MV had only thirty-six athletes compared to other the average schools because teams such as Lakeview we do not have a lot of extras (to trim) and'we are feeling which had 105 and Portland which had 80. Maple Valley the cuts much more than others...you. can only pare kept it close, but Lakeview won both divisions by down so much., placing two and three “They (the school board) athletes in most events. has already riddled the Maple Valley girls were English Department for all led by Tracy Spillane and practical purposes,” he said. “We don’t have the kind of Doreen Cook who each diversification that you need produced 26 points for their team. to go to college. The team that competed As examples, he said for the girls: 2 mile - Sonia “American Thought and Beachnau, Melissa Brenton; Literature” and a 60 Yd. H. - D^wn Cogswell; “Reasearch Paper” class 880 Relay - Lynette Williams, have been eliminated. He Sheila Staskus, Doreen Cook, said the very basics of those programs are incorporated Tracy Spillane; 880 Run into other classes, but Wells Ann Hummel; Mile Run feels they are insufficent Melissa Simons; 100 Yd. because they don’t offer any Dash - Jill Peake, Malinda indepth knowledge. Wagner, Wendy Williams; Duska The council officers feel 440 Yd. Dash that college prep coarses Morawski; 100 Yd. Dash have been hit especially hard Heather Christie, Wendy because the students who are Williams, Angie Filter; 200 interested comprise a Yd. Dash - Tracy Spillane, minority. Julie Welcher; Mile Relay Wells says a definite lack Melissa Simons, Sharon of communication exists Courier, Lynna Cousins, Ann between the school board Hummel; 440 Yd. Relay and the students. “They Dawn Cogswell, Sheila have their own set of values Staskus, Doreen Cook, Jill and methods and they never Peake; Shot Put - Tracey ask students what they think. Spillane, Lynna Cousins, And he adds “students have Duska Morawski; High not stood up for their rights. ” Jump - Lynette Williams, However, Wells and the Malinda Wagner, Long student council hope to Jump - Sheila Staskus, Heather change that. “We plan to Doreen Cook, send representatives to our Christie. The boys were led by Eric school board meetings.” He and Robert said council officers will try Dahlman to attend all meetings and Browne who each conwill encourage other tributed 28 points for their students to attend when a Team. The team that competed for the boys: special issure arises. He also feels it would be 2 Mile Run Bob Mcbeneficial for members of Millen; 60 Yd. H.H. - Eric the community to get a first­ Dahlman; 880 Relay - Ryan hand view of the school’s Trowbridge, Jeff Hamilton, situation by making plans to Kent Hamilton, Jess Bahs; visit the school. He said he 880 Yd. Run - Tim Higdon, also would welcome citizens to attend student council meetings too. parking lot. Another “For a person who just organization, FFA has been wants a diploma and 19 very active in community credits, he can take mickey projects. “We’re doing what mouse classes and get by, we can...I just wish the but someone who wants an community would respond. education and wants to go to He said the basic decision college might as well hang it for the community is: “Are up,.” said Wells. we going to keep more He noted that service clubs money in our pocket or give within the school have un­ our children a good dertaken volunteer projects education... Are we going to to help the school, like prepare him-for life like the painting the lines in the way we were prepared? New officers of Maple Valley High's Student Council are (seated, left) Nyle Wells, president; Kathy Semrau, vice president; (standing) Cindy Brumm, treasurer; and Julie Dormer, secretary. Nyle Wells, newly elected student council president at Maple Valley High School, says, the “vandalism fund,” implemented to save the school money, is indeed accomplishing its purpose. Wells points out that vandalism in Michiganschools costs an average of $5,000 in each district per year while at Maple Valley the vandalism during this school year has been held at a $500 cost to the school. The new student council president said he decided it was time to speak out in defense of the valdalism fund after it was the target of criticism at a recent public forum held to meet local school board candidates. The valdalism fund is a $1,000 reserve set aside annually by the board for a reward party for students at the end of the school year. Costs of vandalism incurred during the year are deducted from the fund, unless the guilty person is discovered and forced to pay for the damage. This results in giving students an incentive to exert peer pressure against valdalism of school property and to reveal the name or names of the guilty party when valdalism does occur, said Wells. The student council of­ ficers, Wells said, feel that the majority of the community “is terribly out of touch to what is going on at school.” With its own funds, the council offers a reward to the person(s) who reveals the names of those who are guilty of vandalism. The program has been helpful and is similar to the Silent Observer Program, whereby informants may remain anonymous. The reward was im­ plemented by the student council during the middle of the year. “We’re concerned about vandalism and we’re trying to do something to help...we’re not just talking,” said Wells who chairs the van­ dalism committee. Prior to the reward program, it was sometimes difficult to get persons to stand up and reveal in­ formation about the guilty party. He cites a situation when the school lawn was torn up. “We knew who did it, but couldn’t prove it in court.” Some Some citizens have wondered why the cost of some specific damages has not been deducted from the vandalism fund and Wells stresses that it means the guilty party has been discovered and that person or persons have paid for the damage. For example, when the school was spray pain­ ted, the guilty person was found and paid for the damage — so the vandalism fund was not tapped. What they cqII a “damaged” curriculum is another concern expressed by Wells and other student council officers at Maple Valley High. They say they are con­ cerned because they feel that because of the financial crisis, the cuts that have been made have eroded the college prep curriculum to the point that it no longer prepares a student for college. “Our accreditation is in danger — our diplomas will be worthless ifwe lose that,” said Wells. He and the Student Council are endorsing all three millage proposals which will be decided by voters Mon­ day, June 8. ,, “The student council endorses all three with a special importance on the first one,” said Wells. The first proposal is a request for 1.31 mills for operations which is primarily for the instructional program. Wells points out that Maple Valley “ is at the bottom one percent of money to operate on (out of all the schools in Michigan).” “Our graduates are not going to be prepared to face society and the ones who want to go to college will have to go to a junior college first (before they can-enroll in a regular university program).” Wells said student morale is low because “you can only scrape off the bone so long.” He feels the cuts already made have “definitely damaged the school” and matters will be worse if the millage requests fails. When citizens and can­ didates talk of making further cuts instead of in- Jerry Shovan; Mile Run Brett Ramey, Mark Martin, Tom O’Brian; 100 Yd. Dash Robertt Browne Browne, Jack Semrau, Richard ,Rozelle; 440 Yd. Dash - Jim Symonds; 100__ Yd.. L.H. . . -- Gary ary Reid, ed, Paul Travis; 75 Yd. Dash -■ Jeff Hami;lton, Richard Rozelle; 220 Yd. Dash - Jess as, Jack ac Semrau; emrau; Milee Bahs, Relay - Shan Ferrier, Kent Hamilton, Tony Strong, Tim Higdon; 440 Yd. Relay - Gary Reid, Ryan Trowbridge, Eric Dahlman, Robert Browne; Shot Put - Pat Ressiguie, Julius Maurer, Kent Hamilton; High Jump Eric Dahlman, Ryan Trowbridge, Jess Bahs; Long Jump - Robert Browne; Pole Vault - Jeff Hamilton, Gary Reid. Coach Bill Brenton would like to thank all those that helped at the meets and all the people that supported the team throughout the season. ‘81 TCAA League meet Maple Valley girls track team traveled to Lakeview on May 21 for T.C.A.A. League Medt. We placed fourth out of six teams. Those girls placing for M.V. were: Discus - Shirley Heinberger (3rd), 89’9”; long jump - Brenda Browne (3rd), 15’4” (school record); shot put - Tracy Symonds (3rd) 27’9”, Shirley Heinberger (5th), 27’3%”; 100 yd. dash Kathy Gaedert (2nd), 11.6 (school record); 880 relay 4th, Brenda Browne, Melissa Coffman, Kathy Gaedert, Melanie Rogers, 1.55.4; 440 relay - Brenda Browne, Kathy Gaedert, Melanie Rogers, Kari Kraai (3rd), 56.6; 220 low hurdles Melissa Coffman (1st), 32.5; 220 yd. dash - Kathy Gaedert (2nd), 27.4; mile relay Brenda Browne, Melissa Coffman, Melanie Rogers, Marcel Walliczek (5th), 4.43.3. On May 27, Kathy Gaedert went to Lansing Sexton Memorial Stadium to run in the annual Lansing State Journal Honor Roll of Champions. She participated in the 100 yd. dash and placed 7th. Her time was .13 seconds for 100 meters. THE RIGHT KIND OF EXERCISE ... may be good for your heart, while some others may not. And it s often hard to know which is which. For instance: which will expend the most'energy per 'minute — hiking or water skiing? Is a.5 10”, 30-year old man who weighs 170 pounds overweight? How do you know whether you can start exercising right away or whether you should see your doctor first? We have a free booklet that can answer these and many more questions. For your copy of “Are You Ready to Exercise? contact the Michigan Heart Association. XF Michigan Heart Association WE RE FIGHTING FOR YOUR LIFE �The Maple Valley News, Nashville, Tuesday, June 2, 1981 — Page 19 Dale S. Smith Obituaries i&£! &Sj/*3*£! Jig*** s^^-Hlmt Mtta IftiWjta hltkl IftlilWMj ilt|to SU;ah Wh fate IBsMuM,ll s wa ii WMbta N, fl, li m ■ tote tai tow, Uh ihwif, '■ # reard, ste !«i« W* taUtap wi W** • Hi W- ItanltoHi -m h am* jt«*-litaltai jt«litaltai“ 'L-fe CtajsSf^ *,jj itadAfc^ BELLEVUE — Mr. Dale S. Smith, 63, of 11517 M-66, died Wednesday, May 27, 1981 at Community Hospital in Battle Creek. He was born HelenE. Teske in Assyria Township. NASHVILLE — Mrs. He married Christine H. Mrs. Teske is survived by Helen E. Teske, 75, of 3506 three daughters, Mrs. Carl Kreling. She preceeded him Lawrence Road, died in death in 1976. He married (Doris) Grabau of Phoenix, Thursday, May 29, 1981, at Arizona, Mrs, Raymond the former Betty Jane Sunset Acres. She was bom (Margaret) Dull of Hastings, Jenkins Good. November 8, 1905 in and Mrs. Jack (Evelyn) He served in the Navy’s Cleveland, Ohio, the Boyer of Caledonia; one son, Construction Battalion daughter of Carl and Robert Teske of Hastings; (Seabees) from 1944 to 1946, Henrietta (Olsehewski) eight grandchildren and four stationed on Guam. Neumann. He was employed by Clark greatgrandchildren. She married Floyd Teske Equipment Company and Funeral services were November 24, 1924 in -held at 1:00 p.m. Monday, then by Nashville Gravel Cleveland, Ohio. He June 1, from the Vogt Company for twenty-six preceded her in death in Funeral Home of Nashville. years, twenty years as 1972. Rev. Sidney A. Short of­ Manager, retiring in 1979. She was employed by the ficiated. Burial was in He was a member and past Barry County Medical Care Lakeside Cemetery, Nash­ master of Bellevue F&AM Facility for five years. ville. Lodge 83, member and past high priest of the former RAM Chapter 57, a member RuthGibson of Charotte RAM Chapter GRAND RAPIDS — Mrs. Dearborn Heights, and 188, V.F.W. Post 8260, NashRuth Gibson, 88, formerly of Robert of Fraser, Michigan; ville, Charlotte American Nashville, died Saturday, two daughters, Mrs. Mildred Legion Post, M-66 Sunday May 23, 1981 at Clark Morris of Nashville and Mrs. Night Mixed Bowling Memorial Home in Grand George (Betty) St. Angelo of League, Verona Bowling Rapids. She was bom Oc­ Naperville, Indiana; twelve League, and a former tober 3,1892 in Nashville, the grandchildren; sixteen member of the Hastings daughter of Frank and .great-grandchildren; one Commandery 19, the DeWitt Alvadene (King) Feighner. great-great-grandchild; and Clinton Consistory of Grand She married Rev. Clyde one sister, Mrs. Ethel Curtis Rapids, and Saladin Temple. Gibson on October 3, 1911 in of Nashville. Mr. Smith is survived by Nashville. He preceded her Funeral services were his wife, Betty; four in death in December, 1978. held at 1:00 p.m. Tuesday, daughters, Mrs. Lonny (Sue) She was a member of the May 26, from the Vogt Kienutske of Nashville, Mrs. Nashville United Methodist Funeral Home in Nashville. Tim (Shelley) Adkins of Church and the Cloverleaf Rev. Jack Hitchens, Rev. Marquette, Mrs Roger Class of U.M.C.. Leonard Putnam and Rev. (Judie) Helmink of St. Mrs. Gibson is survived by George St. Angelo officiated. Charles, Mo., and Mrs. three sons, Milton of Burial was in Lakeview Richard (Deanna) Lile of Plymouth, Michigan, Mel of Cemetery, Nashville. Southbury, Conn.; a son, William C. Smith of Tecumseh; step-sons, Avis I. Elliston NASHVILLE — Mrs. Avis six grandchildren; two Conrad Hiser of Cement I. Elliston, 66, of 435 S. Main, sisters, Mrs. Iva Syswerda of City, Jack Hiser of Chicago, died Monday, May 25, 1981, Lansing and Mrs. John James Good and Donald S. at her home. She was bom -(Ada) Johnson of Mid­ Smith, both of Bellevue, and Joseph Good of Niles; two April 27, 1915 in Kalamo dleville; and one brother, sisters, Mrs. Carl (Doris) Township, Eaton County, the Merlin Gage of Grass Lake. Jones of Battle Creek, and daughter of Gid and Funeral services were Mrs. Ernest (Beulah) Mc­ Elizabeth (Lawhead) Gage. held at 1:00 p.m. Thursday, Crae of Union City; twentyShe was employed as a May 28, from the Vogt six grandchildren and one bookkeeper most of her life. Funeral Home of Nashville. great-grandchild. Mrs. Elliston is survived Pastor Richard Dickens Funeral services were by one son, Donald of Ionia; officiated. Burial was in held at 11:00 a.m. Saturday, one daughter, Mrs. Charles Lakeview Cemetery, Nash­ from the Lehman-Shaw (Alice) Ely of Port Huron; ville. Funeral Home. Floyd Kenneth Williams, Jr. BLOOMINGTON, CALIFORNIA - Mr. Floyd Kenneth (Kenny) Williams, Jr., 30, formerly of Nash­ ville, died Saturday, May 23, 1981 at Idaho Springs, Colorado. He was born in Hastings and was a graduate of Maple Valley High School. He married the former Carla Ingram. He was employed as a truck driver. Mr. Williams is survived by his wife, Carla; step­ daughters, Gwen Needham and Lorie Parrott; stepsons, James and Jeffery Parrott,, all of Bloomington, California; his mother, Geraldine (Surine) Williams of Nashville; a sister, Martha Davis of Bloomington*, three brothers, Richard Richard of California, James of Arizona, and Don of Nash­ ville; and his grandmother, Myrtle Moon of Hastings. Cremation has taken place and memorial services were held in California. 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. 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 4-H archery clinic planned On Saturday, June 13, 4-H members in the Archery project (who are 12 years old or older as of Dec. 31 of this year) will have an op­ portunity to improve their archery skills. The Eaton County 4-H Shooting Sports program will sponsor an Archery Clinic, from 4-6 p.m. on the infield of the fairgrounds in Charlotte. Experienced leaders will be on hand to assist members in the areas in which they need help. Members should bring their own equipment, since none will be provided. Action - Ads WORLD BALLOON RACES: Flea market spaces, 500,000 people expected. Don’t be neglected. 616-962-9050, 616­ 965-5969. (6-16) BABYSITTING WANTED: Reliable mother wishes to sit in her home for your children. Ph. 852-1528, Nash­ ville. WANTED TO BUY: Old baseball cards. Call 945-4034. (6-9) RELIABLE, experienced babysitter would like to preferrably babysit in your home, have references. Ask for Patty, 852-0966, Nash­ ville. Action Ads 945-9554 The Village Pantry by Lana Oster Almost seems hard to believe, but June is here already. Father’s Day is just around the corner. I don’t want anyone to forget so in case you’ve got a busy schedule ahead, let this be a gentle reminder. I AM YOUR FATHER (Copyright 1980 by Michael W. Oster) Please look at me carefully the next time you see me. Please notice that I am getting old and weak. Please listen closely, when you see me next, for my voice has lost much strength — speak louder also, for my ears are full of age. Please notice that I’ve forgotten much and I need help to do many things I once helped you with. Yes, I’ve spent a lifetime helping others like you. Once I had the care of many in my charge. The load of caring never burdoned me but kept me alive. It is the load of many years, that have made Eddie Purchis memorial tourney To be held June 27 & 28. Class C and under. Sponsor trophy for 1st, 2nd and 3rd. Individual trophy’s for first place and- 2 new bats for team, $75.00 plus 2 balls. Entry fee to be paid by June 19. Call Ed Goris, 517-852­ 1996, Frank Walker, 616-968­ 4927, Ken Furlong, 517-726­ 1121. Sponsored by Maple Valley "Men’s Softball League. (6-9) . me tired... My children — if I have raised you with un­ derstanding and love — with appreciation for and of life, with respect — I will never be lonely. For as I comforted you through the painful years of growing into adulthood as I kissed away the pain and hushed the fears — as I made your first years comfortable and happy — you will make my last. I don’t ask much — I don’t need much. If I have to ask at all — I have failed. My husband wrote this in 1980 and it seemed a good time for it to go to print. It speaks the truth for many and we hope it would serve as an inspiration for those whose parents are still with them as well as those parents who have passed on. HAPPY FATHER’S DAY. Next Week: School’s out! Maple Valley Athletic Boosters BINGO MAPLEWOOD SCHOOL Vermontville THURSDAYS ...7:00 p.m. Early Birds ... 6:30 p.m. Engagement announced Mr. and Mrs. Roger Heald wish to announce the engagement of their daughter, Jody Ann, to David K. McLane, son of Mr. and Mrs. Owen McLane of Charlotte. Jody is employed at C. W. Welty Tariff Agency in Lansing. David is the pastor of the Pentecostal Church of God in Charlotte. A summer wedding is planned. Vote YES... June Sth AND KEEP OUR SCHOOLS OPEN ALL YEAR! Paid for by Concerned Citizens for Education RFD 3, Nashville, Michigan 49073 eedcx ■ ■■■ । �HELPFUL HINTS FROM JON MCCLURE Cooking Steaks Indoors Of Out Remember that steaks 1/4" to 1/2" thick should be pan-fred but steaks an inch or thicker can be broiled. 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Box A, Nashville, Michigan Phone 945-9554 (Hastings) The Maple Valley News, Nashville, Vol. 109 - No. 53 - Tuesday, June 9, 1981 Operational millage passes, two proposals defeated— Maple Valley School transportation program to District voters Monday cut approximaltely 10,440 approved an additional 1.31 miles from the bus route. mills for operations by a vote The proposal for extra­ of 640-581, but turned down curricular millage was two other requests for more requested to support millage. programs and services Defeated were proposals presently being supported by asking for approval of in­ general fund expenditures. creased tax levies of 1.4 mills In the race for board of for transportation and .25 education seats, Incumbent mills for extra curricular Wayne Cogswell and Dale programs and services. Ossenheimer Jr. were Proposition two (tran­ elected to four-year terms sportation) received 631 no and Ronald Tobias won the votes and 589 yes votes. three-year term. Proposition 3 (extra­ The tallies, according to curricular programs) failed unofficial returns, for the by a vote of 719-501. candidates seeking the two The operational proposal slots for four-year positions which passed is mainly to were: Wayne Cogswell, 477; provide additional funds for Dale Ossenhemimer Jr., 422; instructional programs Charles Viele Sr., 413; Ruth including teaching supplies. Wineman, 376; Kenneth F. School officials have said Meade Jr., 271; and James that if. the transportation Shaw, 192. proposal failed the following The vote count for can­ cuts would have to be made in the district’s tran- didates seeking the three sportaion program — two year postion vacated by the shuttle trips used to tran­ resignation of Fred Corkins sport students between the was Ronald Tobias, 332; elementary buildings and Beverly Sixberry, 234; Nashville; and that children Lawrence Filter, 192; James will have to walk further to Bryan, 186; and George meet the bus allowing the Hubka, 120. **"® destroys Nasville home Saturday; disrupts phone service by Susan Hinckley Phone service between Nashville and Hastings was disrupted early Saturday when flames destroyed a main telephone line along with a home on the outskirts of the village. The house owned by Howard Wymer was located at 9360 Scott Rd. near the village limits on M-79 west of Nashville. The dwelling was completely destroyed along with most of the contents. No one was home at the time of the fire as Wymer was in the process of moving to Hastings. The Nashville Fire Dept, was summoned at about 3:30 a.m. when the blaze was spotted by a trooper from the Michigan State Police post at Wayland. The firefighters remained on the scene until 6:45 a.m. The structure was pretty well involved in flames by the time the alarm was sounded. Cause of the blaze is un­ dertermined. Phone service was restored just before 6 p.m. Saturday evening. During the outage, Nashville firemen took turns at 2-hour shifts of manning the emergency phone at the Charred timbers and a chimney are all that remain of the Howard Wymer residence on the outskirts of Nashville after an early Saturday morning fire. Wymer,-who is single, was in the process of moving to Hastings. The house was w unoccupied at the time of the blaze, which was spotted by a Michigan State trooper. local fire statioa Fire and ambulance calls for Nash­ ville normally are routed through the Hastings Fire Dept, dispatch. The special local number was broadcast on the Hastings radio station. Maple Valley student wins shorthand award Penny Cheeseman, 18, High School, recently daughter of Vance and distinguished herself by Nancy Cheeseman of rural successfully passing a Nashville and a 1981 national test of her ability to graduate of Maple Valleytake dictation in Gregg Penny Cheeseman, right, a 1981 graduate of MVHS, receives a certificate and pin for her proficiency in a national Gregg Shorthand test. The award was presented Thursday by Mrs. Gail Sapp, MVHS Shorthand and Business teacher, who said Penny's score of 160 words per minute for three minutes was the highest score she has seen at high school level. (Maple Valley News photo by Susan Hinckley) Shorthand and translate it into typed copy. The letter on which Miss Cheeseman scored 160 words per minute for three minutes was dictated by Mrs. Gail Sapp, Shorthand and Business teacher at MVHS. In a similar test last year, as a junior, Penny scored 140 words per minute. “She told me last year she was going to try to im­ prove,” laughs Mrs. Sapp, who in her teaching career has never known anyone to score as high at high school level as Penny did on the Gregg test. The Gregg Shorthand Tests are part of the national Gregg Tests and Awards program published by the Gregg Division of the McGraw-Hill Book Company. The annual competition measures each student’s ability in shor­ thand theory, speed, and production. Because of the time element, good skills in typing, punctuation and spelling also are critical to the test. According to Nhora Cortes - Comere, editor of the Gregg Tests and Awards Program and Today’s Secretary magazine, approximately 30,000 Gregg awards in shorthand, typing, filing, and businessicommunication are processed each year. Over half relate to shorthand. Thousands, of teachers across the country use _the program to motivate students to higher achievement while helping build marketable skills. Students earning Gregg awards often find in job interviews that this cer­ tification becomes the deciding factor in candidate selection. Ms. Cortes-Comere stated that one reason for such active participation in the program is the increaseing 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.” For her achievement, Penny has been awarded a certificate and a lapel pin bearing the inscription “160”. Wayne Gould of Nashville, right, receives congrat­ Since her graduation last week, Penny has been ulations Friday from Daryl Cappon of Cappon’s Quick working full-time for Mart on winning 100 gallons of gasoline. Wayne's Community Oil Company in name was drawn in the May 29-30 promotion that was Charlotte as a cashier - a job -part of the Grand Opening of Cappon’s Quick Mart in she held on a part-time basis the former Power's Shell Station in Nashville. The new during her high school mart features Shell self-serve gas and quality products in addition to a sizeable line of convenience career. In the fall, Penny may groceries. Gould's name was entered in the drawing enroll at Kellogg Community by his wife, Sherry. An interested onlooker at Friday's their 5-year-old daughter, Leslie. College in Battle Creek for a presentation was (Maple Valley News photo by Susan Hinckley) course in Word Processing. Local man wins gasoline in Cappon’s drawing �The Maple Valley News, Nashville, Tuesday, June 9, 1981 — Page 2 Nashville News Mary Bills of Battle Creek, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Ahm& Jordan' of Nashville and a very talented young actress, recently was signed for major roles in four summer plays at the Thunder Bay Playhouse in Alpena. A former co-owner of the M-T Dance Studio in Nashville, Mary is well known here. She was a member of the 1979 Harvest Queen’s court. Mary has long been active in civic theater groups in Battle Creek and Lansing. Two years ago, she won the “Best Actress” award for the 1978­ 79 season of the Battle Creek Civic Theater for her role in “Dames at Sea”. Mary has resigned her job at Federal Home Life Insurance Co. in Battle Creek to accept the summer job at Alpena. Rehearsals are to start,June 12. Mary also teaches dance at Kellogg Community College in Battle Creek and expects to continue her duties at KCC when she returns to Battle Creek next fall. Mary won the Alpena roles by auditioning in March at Lansing. Barry County Sheriff David Wood will speak at 7:30 p.m. Monday, June 15, at the Quimby United Methodist Church on the rehabilitation program at the county jail. His talk will include information on n. SgaSg WRIGHT FLOWERS’ for that spacial... w Person V Wedding V V Births* Sympathy* or JUST BECAUSE! Mon.-Fri. 8-5, Sat. 9-5, Closed Wednesday GRANDMAVS , GREENERY \ NASHVILLE ^852-9797^ SIDE DOOR Sams BviWinf general operation and philosophy, how inmates are treated, etc. With over­ crowding of state and federal prisons so much in the news, this is a timely topic that will give area residents an op­ portunity to learn what is happening on the local level. There will be a question and answer period; and refresh­ ments will be served. This is a community service and information program co­ sponsored by the Peace and Quimby United Methodist Churches, and everyone is invited to attend. Quimby Church is located west of Nashville on M-79, between Charlton Park Road gnd M­ 37. Remember, if you wish to have your birthday or an­ niversary listed on the 1981­ 82 Community Calendar, contact any local Lions Club member now. They are taking orders for the calendar to be published this summer. The calendar commences with the month of September. The Nashville Fire Dept, was called out Wednesday afternoon to extinguish a grass fire under some heavy equipment parked near the Fuller Street School. The firemen found matches and a smoke bomb at the scene, and theorize that the blaze was started by youngsters. Since smoke bombs and other minor fireworks now are being sold locally, parents are urged to exert some supervision over this potentially dangerous situation. On Saturday before the fire incident, a couple of young boys with smoke bombs thoroughly fouled the air on Maple Street near Main. The of­ fensive smell could be detected several blocks away. The youngsters were reported to be throwing the smoke bombs under autos parked in that area, and your reporter saw them flailing the devices through the air. We later learned that one of the youngsters became seriously nauseated from inhaling the odoriferous For all your Insurance Needs See the... ALL-TOGETHER TEAM Auto-Owners Insurance LifeHomeCarBusiness 178 S. Main St., Vermontville Phone 517-726-0634 fumes. We had only one lead on our search for the “mystery lady”: Mrs. Madeline Wood born in Nashville in 1911. (We asked for reader help in last week’s column.) Harry Beard remembers a Madeline Messimer who would be about that age. He believes the family moved to Grand Rapids in the 1930s. Does anyone remember her? Any leads would be ap­ preciated by the caller from Arizona who was seeking to settle a will.* The Friends of Putnam Public Library will meet at 7 p.m. Monday, June 15, at the library. On the business agenda will be finalizing plans for the FOL-sponsored Summer Story Hour scheduled for Tuesday mornings throughout July. Also to be discussed is the Fourth of July book sale to be conducted by the FOL. A recent weekend guest of Miss Genevieve Hafner and her mother, Emily, was Miss Lucille Ingram of Oharlevoix. Joseph Tegel of Nashville was in Blodgett Hospital in Grand Rapids last week for implantation of a Pacemaker. He was ex­ pected to be home by the time this appears in print. Weekend guests prior to his Tuesday surgery were his son and family: Mr. and Mrs. William Tegel and children, Paul and Timmy, of Granite City, Illinois. They spent two days with Mary Tegel and also visited Joe at the hospital. The Junior High group of the Nashville Baptist Church will depart at 11:30 a.m. Friday, June 12, for a 2-day excursion to Cedar Point Amusement Park near Sandusky, Ohio. ^The trip includes an overnight campout, and the youngsters will spend all day Saturday at the amusement park. ' The Nashville Chamber of Commerce will meet next Wednesday, June 10, for a 7 p.m. potluck picnic at Putnam Park. Plan to attend. Members will be called. The latest honorary Chamber members for their donation of $5 or more to the Christmas street lighting program are Warren Travoli and Mrs. Phyllis Rizor, both of Nashville. Mrs. Verna Frederick of Nashville took Mrs. Mary Tegel to Grand Rapids last week to visit the latter’s husband, Joe, at Blodgett Hospital. Mr. and Mrs. Earl Pen­ nock of Nashville attended two out-of-town graduation open houses Sunday. The first was at the Gun take home of Mrs. Ardyce Noble to honor her daughters, Susie and Sheri, who are 1981 graduates of Middleville High School. Later, the Pennocks went on to Beadle Lake near Battle Creek to a gathering at the home of Dick and Barbara Sutton in honor of her daughter, Lori Chambers, who graduated this year from Harper Creek High School. Others from here at­ tending the open house at the Noble home Sunday were Mrs. Gunda Pennock; Mrs. Alice Boucher; Mick Davis; Robin Matson; Ronna Boucher; Linda Boucher and her friend, Rusty Gribble of Battle Creek. Mrs. Diane Nisse of Mexia, By Susan Hinckley Texas, was recently in Nash­ ville to visit her parents, the Ted Spoelstras, and to Attend the high school graduation of her sister, Susanne. On Wednesday, the latter ac­ companied Mrs. Nisse on a return flight to Dallas and will spend the summer in Texas. Recent callers on Mr. and Mrs. Leonard (Veda) Shull of Nashville were Mr. and Mrs. Howard Cole and her mother, Mrs. Evangie Miller, all of rural Lacey, and Mrs. Mildred Hill of Charlton Park Road. Betty Pierce of Nashville 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 5% lbs. in two weeks to earn the title. > The group did not meet on Memorial Day. The film, “In Remem­ brance’’, a stunning re­ creation of the men and events which surround the Last Supper, will be shown at 7 p.m. Sunday, June 14, at the Nashville Baptist Church. A bridal shower at 7 p.m. Tuesday, June 16, at the Nashville Baptist Church will honor Jeri Thompson of Nashville, who on July 25th will marry Jim Mater, a former local resident now of Kalamazoo. In recent softball play in an area church league, the Nashville Church of the Nazarene defeated the local United Methodist Church, 27­ 8, in the East Division. In the West Division of the league, Hastings Baptist Church beat Grace Wesleyan, 34-14; Cedar Creek Bible Church downed Hastings Church of God, 27-3; and Hastings Free Methodist topped Hastings Church of the Nazarene, 1211. On Father’s Day, June 21, the Senior High Sunday School class of the Nashville Baptist Church will take charge of the entire 7 p.m. service The young people will handle ushering, music and preaching at the evening event. Recent callers on your reporter were Miss Helen Glasner and Mrs. Lillian (Glasner) Spinning, both of Charlotte, daughters of the late Mr. and Mrs. Henry Glasner of Nashville. “I was most interested in your May 12 issue regarding the Memories of the Past section dealing with the Staup family,” wrote Dale Lapham, a former local resident now of Walterboro, South Carolina. “My dad knew the Staup family and I remember Vern’s dad well.” In his note, Lapham com­ mented on our mention of the “dug out”, a common name for the building located on the northeast corner of the Main and Sherman streets intersection. The , place brings back special memories to him. After the barbershop"in it closed, Lapham and Versile Bab­ cock opened a hamburger stand there while still students at Nashville High “Because our School.. business venture didn’t flourish for long, most people of the area don’t even recall the place being other than a barbershop,” wrote Lapham. (Reporter’s "note: Some oldtimers recall the “dug out” as a cobbler shop. ■ Before the turn of the cen­ tury it became the headquarters of Emory Parady, a boot and shoemaker who became a prominent local official and was noted for his soldier role in helping capture John Wilkes Booth, assassin of President Lincoln, a few years before Parady’s arrival in Nashville. After Parady moved to Oregon in 1907, the place became Walrath’s cobbler shop. The barbers came later.) Dale Lapham concluded his note to us with a com­ ment on the Nashville News items about Nashville’s snowbirds returning home for the summer: “I would guess that many if not all those who winter in Florida pass very close to Walter­ boro, S.C., just off Interstate 95, the most direct route from New York to Miami. If some of these snowbirds remember the Lapham family, I would appreciate them stopping by for a while.” Dale lives at 175 Carolina Circle. Sunday dinner guests of Mr. and Mrs. Clarence Reid of Nashville, to honor their son Arden Reid on his graduation from the Adult Education program at MVHS, were Mrs. Norma Reid and children of Cadillac (her husband, Darwin, was on National Guard duty that day); Norma’s niece, Lisa Beebe of Marian; Mr. and Mrs. Vernon Reid and children of Charlotte; Mr. and Mrs. Vere Robinson of Bellevue; Mrs. Jean Endsley of Hastings; Mona and Jennifer Reid; Mr. and Mrs. Arden Reid and daughters; and Jerry Reid, all of Nashville. Also stopping by during the day were Mr. and Mrs. Ernie Withey of Kalamo. Monday, the Reids were surprised with a visit from their son Vaughn of Tomball, Texas, and his friend Diana Stephens, David and Rick. Tuesday evening, Jean and Ernie Withey of Kalamo brought a cake to help the Clarence Reids celebrate their wedding anniversary. Wednesday From to Saturday, the Reids were guests at the Head Lake cottage of her sister and brother-in-law, Jean and Walter Endsley. Also staying at the lake were Vere and Olive Robinson of Bellevue, parents of Mrs. Reid. Condolences are extended to Mrs. Lowell (Joan) Mc­ Millon of rural Nashville on the death Tuesday of her mother, Mrs. Mary (Misak) Latta of Battle Creek. Services were held Friday in that city. In addition to Mrs. McMillon, illon, sur survivors include the husband, Everett P. Latta, and another daughter, Mrs. Geraldine Dayhuff of Battle Creek; five grand­ children and several brothers and sisters. Houseguests < of Mrs. Gloria Johncock of Nashville, are her grandchildren Julie and Scott, children of Mrs. Sheryl West of Colorado Springs, Colo. The youngsters arrived at Kent County Airport Friday night, May 29, and will spend the summer in Michigan. Mrs. Lawrence (Bessie) Friddle of rural Lacey has been confined to Community Hospital in Battle Creek with complaints related to her recent kidney surgery. At the time of this report, she Was undergoing tests and expected to be home by Saturday. Mrs. Dorotha Brumm of rural Nashville is in Pennock Hospital after undergoing tests last Tuesday at Blodgett in Grand Rapids. Please remember to cheer those who are ill and shut-in with cards or calls.. The Golden Agers of the Nashville United Methodist Church will meet at noon Friday, June 12, for a potluck dinner at the Community House. Dedication of the new stained glass chancellory window at the Nashville United Methodist Church is set for Sunday, June 14. The window destroyed earlier this year by vandals were replaced recently by Maurice Purchis of Nash'ville. The Council on Ministries of the United Methodist Church will meet at 7 p.m. Tuesday, June 16, to be followed by an 8 p.m. meeting of the Administrative Board. Rev. Leonard Putnam and Mrs. Evelyn Mason of Nashville will be local representatives to the Annual Conference session of the West Michigan Conference of the United Methodist Church to be held June 10-13 at Albion College. Mrs. Elsie Ramsey of rural Nashville attended a Saturday, May 30, graduation open house for her grandson, Jeff Weiler of Vermontville. The event was at the home of his father, The book WIDOW by Lynne Caine Morrow - one woman's story of facing the death of her husband. Her major mes­ sage, "If I had -known the facts of grief before I ejqoerienced them, it would not have made my grief less intense...But I would have known that once my grief was worked thru, I would be joyful again. Not my old self. I am another woman now, and I like this woman better." FUNERAL DIRECTORS 'VoqtFUNERAL HOME in Nashville Phone 852-0840 �The Maple Valley News, Nashville, Tuesday, June9, 1981 —Page 3 fcc:v kJ SaIi f>cSc'S&C«Vk ■$!« ■*$!« *$!« $!« *Nj SSI , ‘ Wb *^k 8 kL >,' c L'**2* '**2* f*■■ II Jj JjSJSt 1««•1 JrL?**'i’ ei®5i, *ei®h“5i r?*i “fa h Lt ■« ■«/? ^’-i *>•iw« a, iit ।। ; *>«i -^^S'jstt Sisi tkimjf I *«fcSD B ■$“-!(&& On. B J ■ wkr^jmK’ k TmWt:j *&“ n fc If wiki lk«d ntatlji IwaPrikii i hCwdilfa tf 4e United fckt ■ 'zssy iw in MM by u I p :«1 if k i ia aKnktkd ■ ktLMPtti itefcMyiMKti's at Apartment tenants enjoy ‘raised’ garden plots Tenants at Maple Valley Arms Apartment in Nash­ ville are enjoying five new “raised garden” plots constructed of wood land­ scaping ties. The units were made possible through statefunded “local initiative money” awarded to the Community Action Agency of Southcentral Michigan, said Daryl Stamm, agency coordinator for Barry County. The purpose of the project is to give the residents a .chance to grow their own food and to provide a recreational activity. In early May, 20 similar units were placed at the Hidden Valley Estates in Hastings. At Maple Valley Arms, four of the raised gardens on the rear lawn have been dedicated to vegetables. One unit placed near the en­ trydrive has been brightened with flowers planted by Mrs. Gunda Pennock, a tenant at the apartment complex. Each wooden unit measures four by eight feet and is 18 inches high. The raised growing beds are specially designed to ac­ commodate the elderly and handicapped. A crew of CETA em­ ployees supervised by Stamm assembled the units in Nashville in early May and filled them with soil. In addition to the raised gardens here and in Hastings, the project which was budgeted at $4,000 was to include five units at a senior citizen complex in Albion. Stam gives Sue Dievle, a CETA participant, credit for the idea of the raised gar­ dens project. Her idea was presented in a proposal to the main CAA agency and the grass roots project here was approved. Maple Valley Athletic Boosters BINGO ■ feKMikrt ai In Bxi*f ■ ' yttij-- Mr. and Mrs. Heber Foster, formerly of the Nashville ajid Hastings areas, will observe their 68th wedding anniversary June 11. Their children are Mrs. Dora VanDyk of Arvada, Colorado; Mrs. Ashley . (Agnes) VanDoren of Vermontville By Nancy Diuble Thelen, Ext. 4-H Youth Agent Several Eaton County 4-H livestock events are planned for June and July. For more information on any of the up­ coming activities contact the Cooperative Extension Service at 543-2310 or 645­ 2351. Saturday, June 13 - 4-H Goat Fitting and Showing Clinic, 1 p.m. at the cattle shoyring on the Charlotte fairgrounds. Members are asked to bring their own goat to work with. Wednesday, June 17 - 4-H Beef Fitting, Showing and Judging Clinic, 6:30 p.m. in cattle barn on the Charlotte fairgrounds. Wednesday, June 24 - 4-H Sheep Fitting, Showing and • NOTICE • VERMONTVILLE RESIDENTS Hydrants will be flushed Tuesday, June 16 and Wednesday, June 17 beginning at approximately 8:00 a.m. This may cause temporary discoloration of the water. STANTON’S REAL ESTATE J I jil j l<4 % % 7 7< s s* < 0 .^- mer hairstyle. 4-H livestock activities planned Joan and Homer Winegar * to a new sum- (Maple Valley News photo by Susan Hinckley) Vermontville Village Council l- Treat yourself Gunda Pennock, tenant at the Maple Valley Arms apartment complex in Nashville, tends flowers she planted in one of the five raised gardens recently installed there through a state-funded CAA program. The flower garden is near the main driveway; four vegetable gardens are at the rear. Larry, on Shaytown Road. Mrs. Ramsey’s children, coming from some distance Early Birds ... 6:30 p.m. VERMONTVILLE NASHVILLE 726-0181 852-1717 REALTOR NEW USTING: SAAALL HOME ON 3 ACRES. Fron­ tage on Thornapple River. Includes 2 story barn and nice mature shade trees. Lakewood Schools. Located on M-50, north of Charlotte. Price: $19,000. NEW LISTING: 48 ACRES - 39 wooded (hardwoods), 9 tillable, pond sites, 36 x 50 basement barn, north of Charlotte on main road. Price: $50,000. 40 ACRE FARM: 32 tillable, 6 pasture (near Nash­ ville). Four bedroom home, fireplace, 2 barns — POSSIBLE CONTRACT. Maple Valley Schools. $72,000. LOTS AND LAND — Large or smpll — some with woods and/or water. JOAN & HOMER WINEGAR (home... 726-0223) GRI - ASSOC. BROKER Quincy, Michigan; Mrs. Betty Irwin of Beverly Shores, Indiana; and Robert D. Foster of Hastings. Anyone wishing to send a card may mail it to Mr. and Mrs. Heber Foster, 310 Hester, Box 102, Donna, Texas 78537. SUMMED (STYLING Judging Clinic, 7 p.m., at Dennis Dingman farm, 6434 S. Ionia Rd., Bellevue. Wednesday, July 1 - 4-H Beef Judging Practice Session, 8 p.m. at Don Wetzel farm, 8185 Kinsel Hwy, Vermontville. Wednesday, July 8 - 4-H Hog Fitting, Showing and Judging Clinic, 7 p.m. at Buddy Day farm, 2225 Osborn, Olivet. Wednesday, July 15 - 4-H Sheep Judging Practice Session, 8 p.m. at Quentin Bosworth farm, 2736 N. Cochran, Charlotte. Wednesday, July 22 - 4-H Hog Judging Practice Session, 8 p.m. at Leon Murphy Farm, 5612 Baseline Hwy, Olivet. You'll love the 4-H members who are interested in learning practical livestock knowledge through participating in the livestock quiz bowl and-or who are interested in judging meat and identifying cuts of meat are asked to contact the Eaton County Cooperative Extension Service by June 15. Practice sessions will then be planned. new you every time you look in a mirror. § •:• :§ g arut -_______________ to attend, were David and Suzanne Ramsey and family of Sturgis and Elizabeth and Alfred Brenner of Dorr. In honor of Mrs. Ramsey’s June 1 birthday, her daughters, Mrs. Claudette Myers of Charlotte and Mrs. Doris Jacobs of Algonquin Lake spent Monday af­ ternoon visiting their mother at her home. Mrs. Elzabeth Curtis of Nashville was surprised by a visit Wednesday from her brother Frank Klont and his wife, Ione, of Lansing. Rev. and Mrs. E. F. Rhoades were in Bryan, Ohio, last week to attend the funeral ofher brother, Virgel Ridgway. Taking the Rhoades to Ohio were their daughters: Mrs. Naomi Watson of Nashville, Mrs. Bernice Conklin of Bristol Lake; and Mrs. Ruth Ann King of rural Bellevue. The girls returned home, but their parents stayed on for several days. Bringing Rev. and Mrs. Rhoades home later was their son, Ford, and his wife of Bryan. Mrs. Marian Dean of Charlotte was a Thursday visitor of her sister and brother-in-law, Marguerite and Fred Ackett of Nash­ ville. j t/eaulu .Slio, 1575 Main, Vermontville, Ml. Phone 726-0330 S :•: ATTENTION . . SENIOR CITIZENS!! Nashville News continued- MAPLEWOOD SCHOOL THURSDAYS ...7:00 P™- r ■gssginiki gfegsin SefetW6 fest i k fe IdbiKtahW! Heber Fosters celebrate 68 th anniversary CHECKING with Daily Compounded INTEREST on Senior Citizens’ Accounts (W ynan or over) 300 1OO Minimum balance requirement with return check service Minimum balance requirement with safekeeping service uianOn gwaMM Iwdneea l stop io it aar ■HD SuMoofiao wW of om reel cenniHT for ■HD Return Check Semen ofhcis non NOW checking dctcHc and Loan Association rail cowehient loanoss to sein rai home oma chahotte, michicm Nukrilli, Wichifin ■ Elim RipWs, Mlchlpi ■ Olint, Michipn ’300" �The Maple Valley News, Nashville, Tuesday, June 9, 1981 — Page 4 Memories of the pas By Susan Hinckley Nashville enacts law to control gaming rooms" in the village (Author’s note: Recently the Nashville Village Council approved updating a 1906 village ordinance controlling gaming rooms. This story looks back at that law and the mood of the time which prompted its passage.) Seventy-five years ago, when billiard and pool halls were enjoing peak popularity in Nashville, the village fathers enacted a law to control local game rooms. On April 23, 1906, the council adopted Ordinance No. 19 “regulating the keeping of billiard and pool rooms, bowling and ball alleys, and other resorts of a like character, within the corporate limits of the village...” The 1906 ordinance called for a.$25 annual license fee to be paid by keepers of places “wherein the public are permitted to play at billiards, pool, bowling, cards or any other games.” Furthermore, the council had to be convinced that the potential licensee was of “good moral character” before approval was granted. Stipulations of the law forbade any minor person under 21 years of age to be present in, or to “hang around,” a gaming place. In addition, the ordinance mandated that no intoxicating liquors of any kind be sold in the gaming room. Doors that led directly to places were spirits were sold were to be kept “locked and securely fastened at all times.” Np access from a gaming room to a saloon was permitted under the newlyenacted law. Licensees were to keep and maintain their halls so that the public “shall be required to pass out of doors in order to enter any place wherein intoxicating liquors are sold or drank.” Hours of the gaming rooms also were regulated by Ordinance 19. No Sunday operation was permitted. On all other days, the places had to close at 9 p.m. When closed, the keepers of the establishments were required to “raise or remove When this place opened as Scheldt's saloon in late 1904, it was described as "the most elegant establishment between Grand Rapids and Jackson." The temperance movement via "local option" ended its saloon status in 1908. In this 1914 photo, it houses a restaurant; later became Mary White's popular Main Cafe. 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Irland sold the place in 1926; it now houses the Pitstop bar ( (Photo loaned, courtesy Vern Staup) all curtains, screens and other obstructions” so that a clear view of the interior could be obtained from outside. Punishment for violating any provision of Ordinance 19 was “a fine of ten dollars or any less sum in the discreation of the court, together with all costs.” Failure to pay could bring imprisonment in the county jail for a period not exceeding twenty days. The Nashville council also retained the discretionary right to revoke any license in case of violation. Lewis Lentz, scion of the family that founded Lentz Table Company and a prominent figure in that business, was village president when Ordinance 19 was adopted in 1906. L. E. Slout signed as villge clerk. The new law came at a time when Nashville’s saloons were fast falling into disfavor in a countywide temperance movement. Charles J. Scheidt, Nash­ ville’s enterprising liveryman, became one of the best-remembered* early 20th century saloon keepers in the villge. In lateNovember 1904 he moved into new quarters on the west side of South Main Street, an event noted by the Nashville News: “C. J. Scheidt opened his new saloon Tuesday. Those who attended say it is quite the most elegant establishment between Grand Rapids and Jackson. ” Remodeled and redecorated, Scheldt’s former quarters became a pool and billiard room and lunch counter operated until the fall of 1906 by W. E. Buel. Scheidt later took it over. In 1908, nearly a dozen years before national prohibition, the temperance ax fell on Nashville as part of the countywide shutdown. “Thursday night marked the closing of the saloons in Barry County,” noted the News on May 28, 1908. “On that day nineteen of these places went out of business in the county, three in Nash­ ville. George McWha will go to Vermontville where he and his partner own a saloon. Whiteman has not yet decided what he will do. C. J. Scheidt will continue the pool room and sell lightening rods on the side.” The saloons had been shut down by a unique political maneuver known as “local option.” Probably no other topic was more widely debated in the county that year. The News took an editorial stand on the issue: “Local option, disenfranchisment of the pool rooms, a curfew ordinance in con­ templation... Say, what’s the matter of getting a big tent, putting it over the town and calling it a tabernacle?” Except for the saloons, Nashville’s business community was growing by leaps and bounds in 1908. In August^ work was moving along rapidly on the new Gribben Block (now houses Nashville Hardware and Pitstop bar) and Joseph C. Hurd, erstwhile photographer, bicycle and autdmechanic, was studying plans for the Hurd building (now Johnson’s Furniture) which he was to commence constructing in the fall. The Gribben Block rising on the west side of Main Street was commonly called the Nashville Club, in recognition of the rooms for social gatherings featured on its upper floor. The main level was designed to house three diversified stores. The first tenant of the north portion of the new concrete block building was William Irland. He established a pool hall and short order restaurant about 1909 in the present-day Pitstop bar location. Irland’s place was a man’s domain, a popular gathering spot for players of billiards and cards. Sandwiches were the mainstay of the menu, and Bill did the cooking. The place may have lacked a woman’s touch. “I remember that there were cockroaches so big they could carry you off,” laughs Vern Staup, a longtime Nashville barber now retired. He recalls seeing the place as a young man. Another local resident who recalls Irland’s place in the mid-20’s is Adolph Douse,Jr., who was in high school at the time but worked as an apprentice at Furniss Drug Store before going on to become a registered pharmacist and later owner of the store. “Irland’s pool hall was a very popular place,” recalls Douse. “It was the only place in town where there was any recreation.” He noted that Continued on next page— Charles J. Scheidt, left, shown with his wife and son Walter, sold lightening rods on the side after the 1908 local option" reduced his saloon to a pool hall, in a political move that closed 19 Barry County taverns in one day. Scheidt was a prominent local citizen; had owned a successful livery stable operated in connection with the Wolcott House hotel on South Main. In 1904 he built what was called "one of the prettiest homes in Nashville" at 206 S. Main, adjacent to the inn which sat on the present-day Total service station lot. �The Maple Valley News, Nashville, Tuesday, June 9,1981 — Page 5 »cWssfc W “Loral ’a c®few ’ W 'i•alultj'sjtthoe ialjjto Muill? M Mu •towiaiid Ude?” **“S sa salo®s loe®ggs . ® yy» «»i®®sjj 'M lg. 'Mlg xA thttam. i'’ ’Mteaeiid. “^CSIW» ^CSIW» itiiile s*i»ii Im, Im,’ icytie and "WIMi ib ^s^studying tudying ^asiym u n! balding cFinite) F inite) recalls Irland's |tei connatenWssMtyi! Jr •■twilit ttrisng tettelniHteli aplbiM) ®lj oiled Ste ielffli , W, ii become i roonsfor atoredon He mail Ito taw ties. He be aril tort jferutislaiitei d teste 'IrWspodWi verypopularplxt'? tase/tahi rtmtota recrealkm" Heite'! i Kan CkMibi Watching the school bus roll past the other day reminded me of my last day of school as a kid. Seems summer couldn’t come fast enough and then when it finally got here — I was at a loss for something to do. My mother was always sym­ pathetic though, and she was never without an idea for my entertainment. My father, at times, worked three dif­ ferentjobs to pay for our new home so episodes of vacation were few. However, the time they spent with me was much more appreciated than expensive times away. Mom would set and put together puzzles with me, perhaps a game of cards that was so elementary to her, a ride in the big basket on the front of her bike to get an ice cream bar, or sometimes just sit­ ting and talking (made me feel real grown-up) and often watching a television show we’d seen a thousand times. But I think my favorite times were spent in the kitchen when mom was making fudge. It was an old Hershey recipe — good never-the-less and easy. The best part was stirring the fudge to cool and then getting the spoon and the pan to lick dean. See if you don’t find it as fun with your kids: Hershey Cocoa Fudge Two-thirds cup Hershey’s cocoa 3 cups sugar ’/s tsp. salt Memories of the past — the crowd was mostly older men and the proprietors were quite careful about admitting young folks. “Even in high school, I didn’t feel in place going there,” said Adolph, who with a fellow employee would stop in for supper after closing the drug store late on Saturday night. “We could get a hambburger and a cup of coffee for 15 cents,” remembers Douse. “It was the only place in Nashville to get a lunch in Iggsfl on SWIMMING POOLS AND FOR DO ITYDUR SELF ERG ;,5rAe£AS/2F5r«X?ZS , "f-d IRBYAU!" (616)963*0433 Financing Available! Acomo inc. the evening.” The ham­ burgers were cooked in a large iron skillet filled with lard that was used over and over. “It was almost as if they were french-fried,” laughs Douse, but he added that the hamburgers were very tasty. He recalls the potbellied stove in the center of the hall, the two or three pool tables and the smoke-filled room. “The air was pretty blue on Saturday night,” remembers Douse. He said that when he used to go there, Irland’s son, Ray, was helping with the cooking and operation of the place. In September 1926 the News announced that William Irland had sold his pool room and lunch counter to Lee Prine, “a farmer living near Bellevue.” William Irland died in January 1929 and his son, Ray, now also deceased, relocated in Lansing. Sam Couch of Hastings soon bought the hall. In later years the place became a saloon, but in Irland’s day no spirits were sold there, in accordance with Ordinance 19. FARM MARKET 119 N. Main, Nashville and... Corner of M-66 & State Rd. 852-1945 or 852-9635 GROCERY ITEMS CHEESE«MILK*BAKERY • FRESH FRUIT • FRESH VEGETABLES • — OPEN DOWNTOWN — 1% cups milk *4 cup butter or margarine 1 tsp. vanilla ^lix together — cocoa, sugar, salt and milk in a large sauce pan and bring to a rolling boil, stirring con­ stantly. When mixture is boiling, stop stirring and bring mixture to 234 degrees or soft-ball stage. Turn off heat and add butter and vanilla. Stir quickly until fudge loses it’s gloss and pour into pan greased with butter and then cool. You can add nuts and 1 cup of mar­ shmallow creme with the butter and vanilla to make the candy even richer. Despite the fact that the pans will be very hot, you can supervise and the kids can still do most of the cooking. Of course, the best fun is inxthe eating and the recipe will make ap ap-­ proximately one pound, Strictly not for dieters! Next Week: Happy Bir­ thday 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. Michigan Bell and I mayy not know about your ■ phone service ARTIFICIAL LARYNX- THIS SMALL INSTRUMENT IS FOR PERSONS WHO HAVE LOST THE USE OF THEIR LARYNY. IT SUBSTITUTTSELECTleoNICVIBRA'nONS FOR THE NATURAL VIBRATIONS OF THE VOICE. CALL YOUR LOCAL MICHIGAN bell BUSINESS OFFICE" FOE MORE INFORMATION. 800 NUMBERS • Some outof-town businesses provide an "goo ''number that you can dial without Charge Charge-­ For example, when you want to call out of town about- reservations, look -for'Soo "numbers provided in ads by hotels, motels, resorts, airlines and ground transportution. MOVING? AVoid UNNECESSARY PfaNE installation CHARGES. PLAN HoW MANY PHONES ANO WHAT KIND OF SERVICE you’d NEED: THEN CALL ANO tell your. MICHIGAN BELL'REPRESENTATIVE. IN 1515, Michigan hooked up to the. First cross-country long distance line and the -first DETROIT-U)SAN FRANC4SC0cat( was niode. it took so minutes to set up the threeminute call and cost the customer • lb.70 ! remember, ONCE YOUR NEW SERVICE IS INSTALLED, EXTRA Visits ay youR INSTALLER CAN MEAN EXTRA EXPENSES For YOU! San Francisco IN 1877, THE FIRST OOAAMERLIAL TE^PHONE LINE WAS USED BY A DETROIT DRUGSTORE. DRUGSTORE THE DETROIT POLICE DEPARTMENT WAS THE SECOND TO USETHE NEW BEU BEUTELEPHONE. A NEWSPAPER. ACCOUNT STATED THAT THE •TELEPHONE [N THE POLICE STATIONS CONTINUES TO AFFORD VISITORS AND ATTENDANTS MVCH ENTERTAINMENT " EMERGENCY NUMBERSHERE’S A LIFE-SAVING IDEA... IF YOU HAVE CHILDREN AT HOME, TEACH THEM HOW Tb USE THE PHONE AND WHERE To RAID EMER­ GENCY AAJD OTHER IMPORTANT NUMBERS IN CASE OF AN ACCIDENT; FIRE OR SUDDEN ILLNESS. QUESTIONS ABOUT YOUR PHONE SERVICE? "Hl, |'M ONE'OF THE DOZENS OF MICHIGAN BELL SERVICE REPRESENTATIVES SERVING CUSTOMERS LIKE YOU THROUGHOUT MICHIGAN (F YOU HAVE ANY GWESTIONS ABocjT /OUR PHONE SERVICE, LOOK GN THE FRONT OF yoUR PHONE BILL FOR THE NUMBER. OF /OWE. SERVICE REPRESENTATIVE. READy 7X1 HELP" HE OR SHE IS You can call on us 16 am - 6 pm Daily - Closed Sun. — OPEN M-66 — 10 am - 6 pm Daily Sunday 10:30 am - 3:30 pm 23 Michigan Bell �The Maple Valley News, Nashville, Tuesday, June 9,1981 — Page 6 Students complete last building trades house The 1,232 sq. ft. house on M-79 in Nashville is the eighth and final project of Maple Valley's Building Trades Class. Next year, a limited number of locall students will be bussed to Charlotte for a countywide program involving six area schools. MVHS will not offer Building Trades classes here. (Maple Valley News photos by Susan Hinckley) Maple Valley High conducted Tuesday by the 25 School’s eighth and final junior and senior boys who Building Trades house was built the 1,232 sq. ft. exhibited in an open house dwelling. Professional S Styling for the Family, 3? Irene's Beauty Shop 204 W. Main St., Nashville Phone 852-9107 NOW OPEN... Sandyland Concessions at... Sandyland Park, Nashville Food and Ice Cream... Cones ■ Sundaes - Shakes - Slushes • Hot & Cold Sandwiches • Barbequed Ribs • Potato Salad and Baked Beans Wed., Thurs., Fri... 4 to 10 Saturday & Sunday... 12 to 10 Located on M-79 in the Fuller Heights subdivision of Nashville, the house features 3 bedrooms, 1% baths, a cement block basement, gas heat, drywall construction, thermopane windows,natural woodwork and a huge 24 x 24 two car attached garage with finished interior. Natural wood also is featured in the oak cabinetry of kitchens and baths. Maple Valley students, aged 16 to 18, did all phases of the construction work except the basement walls, which were done by a con­ tractor, and the plumbing, which was done by a licensed •plumber to meet state regulations. Since the home will be served by Nashville’s new sewer expansion, no private septic system was con­ structed. Hook-up is an­ ticipated for November and the prospective owner will be responsible for installation of a 15 ft. lateral to the recently-laid collection main. “The boys were able to help with only a little of the plumbing, but they put in the furnace by themselves,” noted instructor Mel Kivela, “and they did 100 percent of the electrical work.” He said he was very pleased with the performance of the students. Each spend 2% hours daily on the house construction job in addition to other classroom work which in­ volved blueprints with 18 different tracings for a home of their own design. In addition to building the BIG GEORGE’S Clown graduation for the southwest alley of the Eaton County 4-H Clown Club will be held June 13 at 1 p.m. at the North Main Park in Bellevue. A reception for graduates will follow. Dick Darkey, president of the Clown Club, will be Grand Marshal of the big parade preceding the graduation at 12 noon. There will be clown competition later in the afternoon and clowns from the Eaton County 4-H Clown Club will be around most of the day to entertain one and all. 637 S. Main - Nashville 852-9833 We Accept U.S.D.A. FOOD STAMPS’ BREAD McDonald’s... Lowfat MILK GAL. Action - Ads KEG BEER... on hand Come in and register for... DRAWING of... TICKETS to SANDYLAND PARK JUNE 14th... (must be 18 to enter) s 2 WINNERS ■ 2 TICKETS TO EACH WINNER! Maple Valley students, from left, Tim Tobias, Brad Harris and John Mater, admire the pre-made oak cabinets they installed in the kitchen of the 1980-81 Building Trades house. The dwelling is located on M79 in Fuller Heights subdivision of Nashville. Tim Joppie, left, and Bruce Conklin show the attractive main bathroom in the new 3-bedroom Building Trades house, constructed by 25 local students under the guidance of teacher Mel Kivela. The boys conducted an Open House last week to encourage public inspection. ROLL OOFING 50 LB. Smooth ...... *10-70 65 LB. Smooth ...... *12-74 90 LB. Slate............ *14.86 Clowns graduate PARTYSTORE Butternut Blue Seal... house, the boys prepared and seeded the 130 x 150 ft. lot. Economy measures taken by the Maple Valley Board of Education in planning the 1980 - 81 Building Trades house included elimination of wall-to-wall carpeting, leaving all but the tiled kitchen and bathroom floor treatments up to the prospective owner. (Underlayment has been in­ stalled on the unfinished floors.) Other cutbacks ordered by the Board were exclusion of a woodburning auxiliary unit on the gas furnace,’ no bathtub en­ closure, and all-white in­ terior walls. It is expected that the price of the house will be set at a June 8 meeting of theBoard. The project recently has come under fire because the 1979-80 Building Trades house on Chapel Street in Fuller Heights has not been sold. It was completed last spring. The program originally was designed to be finan­ cially self-perpetuating, in that funds realized from the sale of one house would in turn pay for materials needed for the following year’s project. In this manner, the Board of Education would not have to advance money for each project and the sale of the Building Trades house would support the learning program for two classes in the subsequent school year. Now, as an economy measure, Maple Valley’s Building Trades class will be discontinued in the 1981-82 year. Instead, a limited number of local students will be bussed to Eaton In­ termediate in Charlotte for a new countywide program involving six Eaton County schools. Kivela estimates only four Maple Valley students will be accepted in the program next year, compared to the 25 or so who normally are involved in a Building Trades project on a local level. He said that Robert Weiland, currently a teacher at Delton Kellogg High School, has been retained as _ instructor for the new Eaton Intermediate program. Kivela said he doubts that any home constructed under that plan would be built in Nashville, due to distances involved in transporting - Eaton Intermediate School District students to the job. J GARAGE SALE: 210 Cleveland St., Nashville, Thursday, Friday and Saturday, June 11,12 and 13. Open 10 a.m. to ? Lots of childrens clothes through size 5 and miscellaneous .items........... ROOF COATING 1 Gallon | 1 Gallon ; 1 Gallon 5 Gallon 5 Gallon E fe K ? 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Reg. *5.35 Sale.. .$ *4T29 �The Maple Valley New*, Nashville, Tuesday, June 9,1961 — Page 8 Maplewood 6 th graders graduate Refreshments were served to celebrate the occasion. The band also played during the program. Wolpe representative to be in area June 9th Congressman Howard Wolpe announced that a representative of his staff will be holding office hours in Demolition of House FORBID I will be accepting negative bid* for demolition of my par­ tially burned house located at 323 Phillips St., Nashville, Mi. The successful bidder will provide his own insurance and post a $100 cash returnable bond payable to me to insure proper clean up when job is completed. Bids must be submitted to me no later than June 15,1981. Owner reserves the right to accept or reject any or all bids. Send bids to... P.O. Box 74 Nashville, Mi. 49073 the area on Tuesday, June 9. The office hours are part of Wolpe’s Community Service Outreach Program in which members of his staff travelregularly throughout the Third District to meet with area residents. The program was set up by Wolpe as a means of increasing com­ munication with his con­ stituents and making the resources that a Congressional office has to offer more available to in­ dividuals and communities. People who are experiencing a problem with the federal government or who would like to share their opinions and concerns about current issues are encouraged to stop by. i The schedule for June 9 in Nashville is from 10-10:30 a.m. at the Village Hall. ugar Hut Cafe For your convenience — we ore changing our hours for the Summer... 6 A.M. to 4 P.M. — DAILY— and... 7 P.M. to 10 P.M. — DAILY— for... ICECREAM and SHORT ORDERS! SATURDAY... SUMDAY... 3 (flexible) 174S. MAIN, VERMONT Phone 726-1040 Principal William Christensen awarded diplomas to the approximately 60 sixth graders who graduated from Maplewood Elementary School in Vermontville Thursday. The graduates were students in the class­ rooms of Mr. Byrne and Miss Dent. Vermontville news By Esther Shepard I hope everyone remembered to vote in the school election, Monday, June 8. Mrs. Irene Hadden and Mrs. Hermina Southern have, a new great - granddaughter, Kelly Lynn, bom to Mr. and Mrs. Donald Curry of Lansing. Grandparents are Jim and Mary Jean (Southern) Hadden. For those historians and collectors, the third Great Lakes Civil War Show will be Saturday, August 29, 1981, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Plymouth Hilton Inn at Plymouth, Michigan. Jim and. Jo Ann Zemke, Mrs. Hermina Southern, Mrs. Kale Snider, and Mr. and - Mrs. Keith Seitz at­ tended the funeral of Loren L. Purchis, 84, of Lansing, June 1, at Gorisline - Run­ ciman Lansing Chapel. Mr. Purchis was the hushgnd of the former Helen Zemke. Mrs. Julie Sheldon Edger Lake Odessa fair expects 10,000 Attendance is expected to top 10,000 during the week of the 47th Lake Odessa Fair in Lake Odessa. This year’s fair will be held from June 30 - July 5. Lake Odessa has the distinction of being the first fair of the season in Michigan. On Wednesday, July 1st the fair will open im­ mediately following the 10:00 a.m. parade which will go thru downtown Lake Odessa and end at the fairgrounds. This year the Grand Mar­ shall will be Clare Pickens. Pickens, wa£ chosen by the Lake Odessa Historical Society. The grandstand feature on Wednesday will be the Heavyweight Horse Pull beginning at 2:00 p.m. followed by the 4-Wheel Drive and Mini-Mod Pulls beginning at 6 p.m. All adult and youth exhibitors must enter fair items during the day. Consult the fairbook for exact times und places. Other events of the day will be chi’dren’s bicycle racing and the pet parade. Each of the "graduates" received a hand shake and a diploma during the ceremony from Principal William Christensen. of Hastings visited Miss Esther Shepard Tuesday and brought her reading material about Dr. William Ryerson Vis, Saddlebage Doctor about Grand Rapids and Dr. Charles Shepard of 1835 and Dr. Stephen A. Wilson. We are sorry to hear of the death of Leo R. Saylor, 70, of Potterville, son of Ella Saylor and brother of Dora Nisse. Formerly of Ver­ montville, Leo was a retired truck driver, a charter member and past president of Potterville Lions Club and a former Potterville City Councilman. He is survived by his wife, Florence, five sons, Richard, Robert, Roger, Jim and Ross, daughters Bertha Maas and Janice Kinney and sister Doris Beadle and Dora Nisse and mother Mrs. Ella Saylor. The funeral was Thursday, June 4 at Pray Funeral Home in Charlotte. Interment was in Potterville Cemetery with Rev. Thomas Church officiating. 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"Y6ur Full Service Florist" — WIRE ORDER SERVICE • Weddings • Hospital and Funeral Arrangements • Flowers (silk & fjresh) • Plants* DinstinctiveGifts Special Prices to Churches and Groups. Rev. Molly Turner, z VERMONTVILLE and GRESHAM Lonny L Kienutske UNITED METHODIST CHURCHES GUARANTEED APPLIANCES Phone... 852-9724 311 N. AAAIN ST., NASHVILLE, MICHIGAN Ph. 517-852-9610 anytime 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. Next to the Library AREA CHURCH SCHEDULES UNITED METHOBIST CHURCH North State, Nashville A.M. Worship. 9:45 a.m. TRINITY FULL GOSPEL CHURCH . 219 Washington St., Nashville Sunday School . 9:45 a.m. Sunday: South Main, Vermontville 250 N. Main, Vermontville Adult Sunday Sunday School.. 10 a.m.. School... 10:30 a.m. A.M. Service 11 a.m. Morning Worship 11 a.m. Church Service. .11 a.m. Church Worship. 11 a.m. P.M. Service. . 7 p.m. PASTOR AAARVIN POTTER Bible Study Thur.. 8 p.m. REV. LEONARD PUTNAM CHURCH■ O«F «©TH©EooHoAZAREHE Evening Service .. 7 p.m. Wednesday: Prayer Meeting 7:30 p.m. PASTOR PAUL L. BOGER ^oecoceooocooe^ 301 Fuller St. , Nqshville Sunday School .. TO a.m. Fellowship Time After 6043 Scott Rd. (M-79) Sun. A.M. Worship.9:15 REV. DAVE FLEMING Sunday School....... 10:15 PASTOR STEVEN L. REID ST. CYRIL CATHOLIC CHURCH Sunday School. 9:45 a.m. A.M. Service... 11 a.m. P.M. Worship ... 7 p.m. Wednesday Evening P.M. Service. RICHARD WADSWORTH (Nursery Care Available) NASHVILLE BAPTIST CHURCH P.M. Worship ... 7 p.m. Worship..................... 7 p.m. REV. REV. MOLLY TURNER PEACE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH OF BARRYVILLE 304 Phillips St., Nashville P.M. Youth Service 6 p.m. REV. J. G. BOOMER south of Nashville) Sunday School .. 10 a.m. Sunday School ..11 11 a.m. a m AP.MM. YWortshh Sip 1i0:4 6 5 a.m. P Prayer M Meeting ti .. 7 p.m. 8593 Cloverdale Road . {'A mile East of M-66, 5 miles Youth Fellowship Sunday: Sunday: A.M. Worship .. 11 a.m. Wednesday Bible Study & FIRST CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH 110 S. Main, Vermontville Church School. 9:30 a.m. Sunday............... 6 p.m. PASTOR RANDY REED UNITED METHOBIST CHURCH VERMONTVILLE BIBLE CHURCH MAPLEGROVE BIBLE CHURCH Wed. Service 203 N. State, Nashville Sunday Mass . 7 p.m. . 7 p.m. celebrated at 7:00 p.m. PASTOR LESTER DeGROOT Assistant...Don Roscoe .sooc/s&r ASSEMBLY OF GOD CHURCH 803 Reed St., Nashville . the evening before THE SOUTH KALAMO PENTECOSTAL CHURCH Corner of Kalama Highway and Ionia Rd. Welcomes you to all of its services: Sunday School ..10 a.m. Sunday School.. 10 a.m. A.M. Worship .. 11 a.m. Sunday: a.m.A.M. Worship .9:30 Holy Day Masses . Worship. a.m. P.M. Worship ... 7 p.m. Evening Worship . 7 p.m. Wednesday Evening: REV. CLARENCE SHAVER Assoc. Ministers are: David & Kathleen Yeomans Rev, Viola Sampsel... SpeciolPrayerfor your needs ..11 the evening before Prayer Meeting.. 7 p.m. REV. ROBERT CONSANI REV. ROBERT G. TAYLOR �The Maple Valley New*. Na»h»ille. Tuesday June 9 1981 — Page 10 Vermontville Jr. High baseball team plans trip to Canada Vermontville boys along with a few from Nashville will leave June 24 for a trip that will take them to Canada Plans are being made for a baseball game in the Petoskey or Mackinac City area, June 25. The boys will go through the Locks at Soo, Michigan, across the In- PR0FESS10NAL BUSINESS DIRECTORY LIMESTONE & MARL (Delivered and Spread) CRANEWORK • Drainage Ditches • Form Ponds DARRELL HAMILTON Ht 3, IMSNYILLE HL K24M1 FOR PROFESSIONAL INSURANCE PLANNING Coll. THE HECKER AGENCY 225 N. MAIN • NASHVILLE PHONE 052-0400 VERMONTVILLE VILLAGE COUNCIL MEETINGS 1st 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 alt makes and models. FREE WATER TESTI I Reasonable Fees!! (517)852-9564 — NASHVILLE — Ask for Dani I ternational Bridge and north along Lake Superior to WaWa, Ontario, where they will stop for the night and play a baseball game. They may get to tour an ore mine, too. On June 26, they will travel east across Ontario. Some of the towns they will travel through include Hawk Junction and Chapleau. A 5­ hour trip to Timmins, On­ tario is on the agenda and a baseball game is scheduled with Timmins. The City of Timmins is spread over 1,260 square miles, making it the largest city, in area, in Canada. Participating local boys' are 13 to 16 years of age and will travel with parents and interested adults. On June 27, the boys will fly 97 miles via Austin Airways Ltd. to Brunswick Lake. (It is 781 miles from Vermontville to Brunswick Lake.) There are six cabins there to accommodate 36 guests, plenty of wildlife for the camera enthusiasts and plenty of northern pike, walleyes and perch. Brunswick Lake is 12 miles long and has 7 rivers in or out of it with plenty of moose feeding along the shores. The group will return July 5. This local ball team has never had a sponsor and funds have come from work from parents and boys. They have earned money from projects ranging from the Syrup Festival to softball tournaments. For this trip, the boys expect to have enough money to feed themselves and to pay for traveling to and from Canada. For the “flying trip”, each boy is responsible for their own expenses. This year, there has been interest in obtaining persons to sponsor a boy. If you would like to help send a boy on a trip like this, please contact Merle Martin. Eddie Purchis memorial tourney To be held June 27 & 28. Class C and under. Sponsor trophy for 1st, 2nd and 3rd. Individual trophy's for first place and 2'-new bats for team, $75.00 plus 2 balls. Entry fee to be paid by June 19. Call Ed Goris, 517-852­ 1996, Frank Walker, 616-968­ 4927, Ken Furlong, 517-726­ 1121. Sponsored by Maple Valley Men’s Softball League. (6-9) Action - Ads FOR SALE: 36” gas con­ tinuous clean stove, ex­ cellent condition, $125. Phone 852-0879 Nashville MAPLE GROVE BIR­ THDAY CLUB TO MEET The club will meet Tuesday, June 16 at the home of Jean Welker on Guy Rd. Co-hostess, Mae Newland. Helen Schantz will bring the birthday cake. Potluck dinner at 12:30 p.m. PACESETTER FASHIONS offers a highly profitable and beautiful Jean & Sportswear shop of your own. Featuring over 100 brands Levi, Calvin Klein, Jordache, Lee, Chic, Wrangler and many more. $16,500.00 includes inventory, installed fixtures and in-shop training. Can open within 15 days'. Call anytime for Mr. Finlay at (501) 562-5933. FOR RENT: Nice carpeted one bedroom apartment in Nashville. Phone 852-0852. HOME OWNERS: You can save 25 percent on your heating cost by using solar energy. For a cost-free estimate call Jim Callihan, 616-962-7677. (6-9) RENT A MOTOR HOME: By day or week. Have campers also. $100 deposit will hold for your date. Call Meek’s Vacation Rental, 945­ 9101, Hastings. (9-29) BOARDING DOGS & CATS: Carroll Wells, Phone 726­ 0129. (eow) Athletic BoostersAthletic Boosters will meet Monday, June 15, 7:00 p.m., at Maplewood Elementary. Anyone interested in the sports program at Maple Valley is invited to attend. The Powr-Mizer Forage Harvesters the capacity you’ve wanted with the horsepower you already have Squeeze extra work out of your tractor with the power-stingy'3940 and 3960 Forage Harvesters. Power-efficient features start with the 36- or 48knife Dura-Drum™ cutterheads. These extra knives shear your crop into a fine-cut, uniform forage. And you can keep the knives cutting at peak performance with the'quick-adjust station­ ary knife. Easy-access design lets you save your back and your temper, since there’s no stooping and no shield removal. It only takes a wrench and less than 3 minutes to get an accurate ad­ justment. Power efficiency continues with a special 2-speed blower. One speed lets you power through tough crops, like haylage, while the slower setting conserves energy on easy-toblow crops. Come by and see all the Powr-Mizer features on the 3940 and 3960 Forage Harvesters. G.W Sales 1138 Fourth Street Lake Odessa, Michigan Ph.616-374-8835 Obituaries Mary M. Latta BATTLE CREEK - Mrs. Mary M. Latta, 64, of 1220 Golden Avenue, formerly of the Barry County area, died Tuesday, June 2, 1981 at the Community Hospital in Battle Creek. She was born March 27, 1917 in Chicago, Illinois, the daughter of John and Kathryn (Pleva) Misak. She married Everett Latta on September 26, 1938 in Elkhart, Indiana. She was employed for twenty-three years by Post Cereals, retiring in 1968. Mrs. Latta is survived by her husband, Everett; two daughters, Mrs. John (Geraldine) Dayhuff of Battle Creek and Mrs. Lowell (Joan) McMillon of Nashville; five/ grandchildren; six brothers, John Misak and Charles Misak, both of Middleville, Joe Misak of Caledonia, Andy Misak of Wayland, Steve Misak of Grand Rapids and Frank Misak of Hastings; four sisters, Mrs. Clark (Angie) Springer of Mid­ dleville, Mrs. Burdette (Margaret) Lewis and Francis Hendricks, both of Wayland, and Mrs. Ralph (Kathryn) Cutcher of Madera, California. Funeral services were held Friday, June 5, at 11:00 a.m. from the Richard A. Henry Funeral Home in Battle Creek. Burial was in Floral Lawn Memorial Gardens. Memorial con­ tributions may be made to the Michigan Heart Association. Cinda Lee Briones NASHVILLE - Mrs. Cinda Lee Briones, 25, died Friday, May 29, 1981 as the result of an auto accident in Thomasville, Alabama. She was born September 26, 1955 in Battle Creek, the daughter of Jack and Rose Dawson. She was a graduate of Maple Valley High School in 1973. She married Daniel Briones in Charlotte on September 24, 1977. Until recently she was employed by the State Treasury in Lansing. Mrs. Briones is survived by her husband, Daniel; one son, Daniel, Jr.; her parents, Jack and Rose Dawson of Nashville; three brothers, Jack Dawson of Baton Rouge, Louisiana, Frank Dawson of Nashville, and Martin Dawson of Meridian, Mississippi; maternal grandmother, Mrs. Roberta Meade of Nashville; paternal grandmother, Mrs. Marion Elliston of Delton. Funeral services were held Thursday, June 4, from the Vogt Funeral Home in Nashville. Burial was in Woodlawn Cemetery, Vermontville. Jamie Rose Briones NASHVILLE Jamie Rose, 7 months old, died Friday, May 29, 1981 as the result of an auto accident in Thomasville, Alabama. She was born November 4, 1980 in Lansing, the daughter of Daniel and Cinda Lee (Dawson) Briones. She is survived by her father, Daniel Briones; one brother, Daniel, Jr.; maternal grandparents, Jack and Rose Dawson of Nashville; maternal great grandmothers, Mrs. Roberta Meade of Nashville and Mrs. Marion Elliston of Delton; and paternal grandmother, Adale Diazi of San Antonio, Texas. Funeral services were held Thursday, June 4, from the Vogt Funeral Home in Nashville. Burial was in Woodlawn Cemetery, Vermontville. Local students named to KCC honors list A number of local students are among the 561 who have been named to the honors list for the 1981 winter semester at Kellogg Community College. Receiving highest honors were Howard Downing Jr. of Nashville and Ellen Johnson of Vermontville. A total of 110 students achieved highest honors. High honors were ac­ corded to Deborah Barnes, Kelli Knoll, Terry Knoll, Frances Nicewander, Artha Shaw, and Donna Svoboda, all of Nashville. Named for honors were Frank Dunham and Douglas Knoll of Nashville. Students must carry 12 or more credit hours to be considered for the list. Grade point averages of 3.9 to 4.0 merit highest honors; 3.5 to 3.89 receive high honors; and those between 3.0 and 3.49 are awarded honors. VERMONTVILLE TOWNSHIP THURSDAY, MAY 29, 1981 The Vermontville Township Board met in regular session in the Fire Barn Office at 8:00 p.m. with the members of the board Fred Frith, Jane Thrun, Ed Sampson, Kenneth Pember and acting Deputy Clerk, Charlotte Cowell. Absent Janice Baker. Visitors: Edgar Fleetham. Co-Commissioner, David Fink, Police Chief, Tony Wawiernia, Rod Harmon, Robert Fickes all from the Vermontville Fire Department. Frith called the meeting to order at 8:00 p.m. with the pledge to the flag. The minutes of April 30, 1981 were read and approved. Treasurers Report: $148,559.82 Treasurers Bills: $813.64 Clerks Bills: $1,425.33 Pember moved we pay all bills except the Equalization Department Bill. Sampson seconded. Roll call vote revealed all ayes. Sampson moved to transfer $20.00 out of Misc. Fund to Cemetery Fund to finish paying for fence. Seconded by Pember. Roll call vote all ayes. The fire ordinance was discussed. Section two was amended to read as follows: Charges have been established by resolution of Township Board. These charges as maybe established by resolution hereafter shall apply to any recipient of any service by the Vermontville Fire Control. Charges to be at $250.00. Sampson moved to adopt Fire Ordinance as amended. Seconded by Thrun. All ayes. Sampson moved to adjourn. Thrun seconded. Time 10:15 p.m. Charlotte I. Cowell Deputy Township Clerk CEMENT by the Pallet (35 bags) *4.28 A BAG Maple Valey Concrete Predicts (517)852-1900 If South side of Nashville on M-66. ” Auto Service CENTER QUALITY WORKMANSHIP TRANSMISSION REPAIRS BODY & BUMP SERVICE WHEEL ALIGNMENT & BALANCING TUNE-UPS & MUFFLERS MAJOR OVERHAULS BRAKES _______ W ,Trowbridge Service 130 S. Main St., Vermontv'lle - Ph. 726-0569 �Th« Maple Valley News, Nashville. Tuesday. June9,1981 — Page 11 Lenz resigns as administrator Start sewer lines along M-66 to return to the classroom S!S'! N-SW .S K'^ L'sJ sJJ’J; «» t<?s S«S !lttn K' ,Mi Mi s$: fcML c 052099ta7r2n Larry Lenz , assistant principal and athletic director of Maple Valley Schools, resigned his post Monday and asked to be reassigned to a regular classroom teaching position in the Junior-Senior High School beginning with the 1981-82 school year. Lenz received unanimous board of education approval after a closed-door session called during the regular school baord meeting. Board President Robert Dormer said Lenz’s resignation was accepted with regrets. He said the board will post the ad­ ministrative position which will be open to all qualified individuals, “We are losing one fine administrator,” said board member Wayne Cogswell. “But, we’re gaining one fine teacher.” Cogswell said that he had worked with Lenz in the past and had found him to be a very well informed and ontop-of-it individual. Cogswell blamed the Lenz resignation on “a very few narrow-minded people in the community who have put undue pressure on Larry.” Lenz is a 14 year MVHS veteran with nine years as a history teacher and five years as an administrator. In addition to his teaching duties, he has coached football, basketball and baseball. Dormer said Monday that Lenz would assume a nine year senority status in returning to the classroom and would qualify for the 11th step on the pay scale in accordance with terms of the teachers’ contract. In other action affecting MM Mini Flea Market IN BARN... Rain or Shine JUNE 11 & 12 9 a.m. - No Early Sales 10075 W. Vermontville Hwy. Just West of Village Limits Furniture, electric dryer, clothing, motorcycle car­ rier, wheat straw. Tables & Tables of Mlsc. Too won't want to miss thisl the 1981-82, Maple Valley faculty, the board approved issuance of lay-off notices to elementary teachers Mary Davison, Laurie Fox, Robin Glerum, and Junior-Senior High teachers Michele Skovera, Charles Gillmore, and Lucy Martin. Davison and Skovera were laid off due to the return of staff members with more senority. The other four layoffs include reductions in special education at the elementary level and the high school building trades program, and the high school English curriculm. Open house Mr. and Mrs. Lyle O. Varney entertained with a graduation open house, May 31, from 5-8 p.m. at their home on E. State Rd., in honor of their son Scott Varney/ a Maple Valley graduate. Sixty-three friends and relatives attended from Marshall, Quincy, Albion, Battle Creek, Lake Odessa, Bellevue, Hastings and Nashville. Special honor - all six children have graduated from Maple Valley schools. New arrival Kara Leigh Rathburn was born June 1 to Cheryl and Philip Rathburn of Ver­ montville, weighing 7 lbs. She arrived at Lansing General Hospital, 9:06 a.m. much to the delight of her grandparents, Lois and Bob Gardner, Joyce and Jack Rathburn. SEPTIC TANK CLEANING: Approved by Michigan Department of Health. Call Menzo Howe, Charlotte. Phone 543-0173. (tfn) WEDDING PHOTOGRAPHY : Check on our $100 mini-package. It may cover your needs. Remember the day with photographs. Bill Richards Studio, 250 S. Main, Vermontville, 726-1340. 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Closed Mondays. (EOW) 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 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 Bushre Plumbing • Residential Repair • Installation • New Construction • Remodeling • Sewer and Drain Work • Water Heaters • Water Softeners • Gas Piping • Pipe Handrails • Welding FOR ALL YOUR PLUMBING & PIPING NEEDS Call... Carl Bushre — LICENSED MASTER PLUMBER — 726*0036 By Susan Hinckley Laying of sewer collection lines along M-66 south of Nashville was expected to get underway late last week. The work is to be done by a crew of Dunigan Brothers of Jackson. The construction was slated to start at Casgrove Street and head south on the east side of Durkeet Street (M-66). The highway will not be blocked, advises Steven Heilman, project representative for Williams & Works, engineers on the $4.8 million Nashville sewer 'expansion. After an estimated two weeks on the M-66 extension, the crew will complete collection line installation that was postponed earlier this spring due to seasonally wet ground conditions. In the meantime, another Dunigan crew will be working on easements south of Francis Street, and in the -area of State, Pearl and South Main in the southern part of the village. The collection main has been laid along Francis Street but sewer leads along that street are yet to be in­ stalled. In other sewer construction activity, the three lift stations in town are roughly 50 percent complete, advises Heilman. The wastewater treatment facility on Brumm Road is at about a 47 percent com­ pletion stage, having been stalled by wet conditions earlier in the spring. A major portion of the expansion project will be the area east of Lentz Street between Reed and Sherman. Work there is scheduled as the last part of the project, with construction probably getting underway in late June or July. Work in this area is expected to be time­ consuming because of the depth needed, advised Heilman. He said Reed Street will be closed, probably one block at a time, during construction. Traffic will be re-routed. Resurfacing of village streets torn up in the projects has been tentatively set for August, said Heilman. All paving will be done at Completion of one time. Nashville’s sewer project is scheduled for the end of November 1981 and it ap­ pears that, the target date will be met. The new system will serve approximately 225 additional homes, including 40 with present septic systems running into storm drains that flow directly into the Thornapple River or Quaker Brook. More than 80 percent of Nashville’s municipal sewer expansion project is being paid by federal and state grants. Action-Ads SWIMMING POOLS: Best deal in the county and for doit-yourselfers the easiest to install. Financing now available. Acoma, Inc., 1­ 616-963-0433. (4-21N) ATTENTION WORKING PARENTS: Wanted - baby­ sitting jobs for the summer by two girls, 17 and 16; in your home our ours. Nash­ ville area. Phone 852-9805, Nashyille. (6-30) WANTED TO BUY: Old baseball cards. Call 945-4034. (6-9) Nashville's sewer expansion project is moving along on schedule. Extension of collection lines is now in progress in the south portion of the village. Three lift stations included in the $4.8 million project are about 50 percent done, while the treatment facility on Brumm Road is at a 47-percent completion stage. Friends cheer "Charlie" with award Charlie Wawiernia is probably one of the most conscientious persons around, says Pat O’Dell of Vermontville. But, Charlie seems to have had more than her share of mishaps lately, so a large group of friends decided to perk up her spirits recently and present her with a very exclusive award — “Firebug of the‘Year.’’ having a trailer destroyed by The award was a surprise fire and having the wires in a presentation, given May 30 new washing machine catch at the Sugar Hut Cafe in on fire afterjust moving into Vermontville. a home. Mrs. O’Dell says the cafe Mrs; O’Dell says “we gave was packed with friends for her the award as a joke” the occasion and Charlie because the incidents are so “was shocked and surprised. ironic. Charlie “is con­ She said she didn’t even have scientious and concerned time to get nervous.” about everything.” Mrs. O’Dell said Charlie’s Incidently, Charlie’s string of mishaps prompted husband Tony is a firefighter the “Firebug of the Year” with the Vermontville Dept. Award. Her woes include Nashville class of 456 plans reunion Nashville High’s class of 1956 will celebrate its 25th class reunion at a buffet supper Saturday, June 20 at the Nashville V.F.W. A cocktail hour will be held from 6-7 p.m. and the buffet supper will start at 7 followed by music of the 50’s for listening and dancing. Anyone who was with the class in the ninth grade but didn’t finish school for one reason or another is welcome to attend. Contact Bonnie (Sherman) Maker, 852-9223; Penny (Reid) Cogswell, 852-9745; or Rosalee (Elliston) Murphy, 852-9754. Harold ("Mr. Tiny”) O’Dell presents the "Firebug of the Year" award to Charlie Wawiernia. (photo supplied) Beautiful Apartments _ r Un KDEITLRKIITI _—_■ EQUAL HOIBIRfi opFomumo One and two bedroom units. Rents based on individual income. Renters pay own gas and electric. Each unit includes stove, refrigerator, carpet and drapes. — NOW ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS — Maple Valley Arms 104-106 Lentz Street, Nashville Phone 852-9628 or 852-0852 �The Maple Valley News, Nashville, Juesdoy, June 9, 1981 Page 12 COUNTRY STYLE Spare Ribs PORK CHOPS CUT FROM OTR. PORK LOIN MR. TURKEY POHK TURKEY FRANKS Loin Roast LB r■nVd^KHBIRL^ WfUIAIVnI*C® CENTER CUT RIB-REG. OR THICK GREAT FOR GRILLING LB. BULK SAUSAGE Schafers ca ers LB. POLISH 24 oz. loaf Hillbilly Bread Italian SMOKED 79 20 OZ. 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Vol. 110 - No. 2 - Tuesday, June 16,1981 Chamber plans Nashville Christmas in July Plans for a “Christmas in drawn up Wednesday July” sidewalk sale were, evening when a small number of ashville Chamber of Commerce A picnic at Putnam Park was enjoyed by members of the Nashville Chamber of Commerce Wednesday, prior to a business meeting where plans were drawn for a "Christmas in July" promotion.. (Map/a Valley News photo by Susan Hinckley) members met at Putnam Park for a picnic supper. A delicious meal of grilled hamburgers, baked bean, escalloped potatoes, salad and dessert was enjoyed before President Dave Mace called the business meeting to order. It was the last gathering of the organization before summer recess. Regular meetings will resume in September. A July 25th promotion, to be dubbed “Christmas in July?! will feature a clearance of summer goods and give shoppers a chance to start their holiday bargain-hunting early. Highlighting the event will be the public display of the new Christmas street or­ naments acquired by the Chamber through public donations to the lighting program. One new lamp post decoration arrived last week, and another soon will be Cont. on page 7 — Accident claims life of young Nashville man by Susan Hinckley Lowell Elliston of Assyria Shock and sorrow engulfed Road, a cousin to Max. Local the Maple Valley community authorities say her life may last week as news spread of have been saved by the fact the tragic death Thursday of that she was lying down, sleeping in the back seat of Max Elliston, 18, son of Mr. and Mrs. Larry Elliston of the car at the time of the impact. Elliston was riding Nashville. Max died in an auto-truck in the front passenger seat collision that occurred when the crash occurred. Nashville firemen used shortly before 4:30 p.m. at the intersection of East State extraction equipment to free Road and M-66, two miles some of the victims. Three ambulances^ two from north of the village. According to the Barry Nashville and one from County Sheriffs Dept., Max Vermontville — transported was a passenger in an auto the injured to Pennock driven by Gerry Allen, 19, of Hospital. Allen was treated and Freeport. BCSD deputies said the westbound Allen car released, as was Delcia failed to stop at a s top sign on Lawrence and three of her East State Road and was four passengers: Mary struck broadside on M-66 by Lawrence, 16; Kathleen a southbound truck driven Boze, 19; and Carrol Griffith, by Delcia Lawrence, 39, of 19, all of the Quimby Road address. Admitted to the 4505 E. Quimby Road. was another Seriously injured in the hospital crash was Connie Elliston, passenger, Kimberly 15, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Cont. on page 7 — SUPERSIDE WALKS ALE ^Fathers Day FRIDAY Afternoon, June 19 & SATURDAY All Day, June 20 Welcome TO NASHVILLE MTTC AN INDEPENDENT TRAILER CLUB life hope you will visit our community stores • • • • • Curtis Craft Center Nashville Hardware Kelley's Variety Little Country Corners Thornapple General Store PAID FQRBY... Maple Leaf Florist Betty's Antiques Sonset Photographic Studio • Big George's Party Store • Wheeler's Marine • Mace Pharmacy • Nashville Auto & Farm • Grandma's Greenery • Carl's Market • Sewing Bee Fabrics THE NASHVILLE CHAMBER OF COMMERCE �The Maple VeMey News, Nashville. Tuesday, June 16, 1961 — Pogo 2 Nashville Nevis Nashville will host an outing of the Michigan Travel Trailer Club this weekend, June 19-21. Some 50 to 100 units of the organization are expected to camp over Father’s Day weekend at Sandyland Park. To welcome the visitors, the Nashville Chamber of Commerce has organized a Friday afternoon and all-day Saturday sidewalk sale on Main Street. Next month, over Fourth of July weekend, another sizeable group of visitors will be in Nashville. They are mem­ bers of the Wolverine State Horseshoe Pitchers’ Association who will be competing on the courts at Putnam Park. Many of the contestants bring their families to this annual event and, as in the past, are ex­ pected to camp out here during the 2-day contest. Most arrive by travel trailer Friday evening. Let’s do our best to “roll out the red carpet” for both these groups visiting our fair village. Early last Tuesday morning, the Nashville Fire Dept, spent five hours battling a barn fire at the Charles Root farm at 3493 Morgan Road. Cause of the blaze which destroyed the structure still was under investigation at the time of this report. The alarm was sounded about 12:30 a.m. after members of the Root family heard a loud cracking noise and discovered the barn in flames. In addition to the building, contents lost in the fire included a bulldozer, two autos, car parts, snowmobiles, tools and equipment. Hastings Fire Dept, assisted Nashville firefighters. Three days earlier, on Saturday, Nash­ ville aided Hastings by supplying a tanker to battle a fire which destroyed a 40x50 foot barn bn the Robert Conklin farm at 2940 Lawrence Road. Also lost there were a quantity of hay and rough-sawn lumber, plus a nearby metal shed. Mrs. Elizabeth Lynch and Mrs. Olith Hamilton, both of Nashville, recently returned from an enjoyable 11-day bus tour to nova Scotia. The journey started in Ver­ montville where 47 area residents joined the ex­ cursion under the direction of talented tour guide Mrs. Greta Firster. The trip -to Nova Scotia was via Ontario and Quebec, with the crossing at Sarnia, while the return home was through the New England states and New York, with a brief stop at Niagara Falls. Highlights of the journey included tours of Montreal and Quebec City; St. Johns in New Brunswick; and Halifax, Nova Scotia, where the travelers spent two days and three nights. While there, they visited the early Arcadian territory of “Evangeline” fame. A “must” stop in Halifax was at Peggy’s Cove for lunch. On the return trip, a delicious seafood dinner was The Center for Grief Counsel­ ing and Education, Inc,, a non­ profit group in Madison, Wis., deals uniquely with t;he problems of the bereaved. It is con­ cerned with the psychological and social problems that con­ front a deceased person’s family. Perhaps the Center’s experience could be helpful in setting up similar counseling groups in other cities and states. 'VoQt- FUNEtyU. DIRECTORS 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. a.m. p.m. enjoyed at Bar .’Harbor, Maine. The stht<s of New Hampshire an«T Vermont also were visited. Much history was absorbed on the trip, which included stops at such places as New York’s Ft. Ticonderoga, a Revoluntionary War stronghold. Congratulations to Mr. and Mrs. Robert (Sue) Ball of Nashville on the birth Sunday, June 7, of a daughter. She arrived at Pennock Hospital, weighing 5% Ibf., and has been named Melissa Sue, Mrs, Ruby Ball of Nashville is her paternal grandmother. Paternal great-grandparents are Mrs. Fern Donovan of Dowling and Mr. and Mrs. Vico Spidel of Nashville. On her mother’s side of the family, the baby has grandparents Cecil and Marge Heisler, and great-grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Cecil Heisler, Sr., and Mr. and Mrs. Clifford Fuller, all of Olivet. Dads in attendance will receive special recognition at Sunday services on Father’s Day, June 21, at the Nashville United Methodist Church. On Father’s Day at the Nashville Baptist Church, the Senior High Sunday School class will take charge of the entire 7 p.m. service. The young people will handle ushering, music and preaching at the evening event. At the Nashville Church of the Nazarene on Father’s Day, dads in attendance will receive special recognition and gifts during Sunday School. The morning message for worship ser­ vices that day will be “Faith of Our Fathers”. An evening event on Father’s Day at the Church of the Nazarene will be the showing of the Billy Graham film, “Reflections of His Love”. The movie is a follow­ up of the popular film, “Joni”. The “Mystery Lady” has been identified. A girl named Madeline born in Nashville in 1911 (as sought in our two previous columns) -turned out to be Madeline Louise Kidder, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Kidder. He was an early local attorney. However, current in­ formation on Madeline still is needed. We know that during 1944 she was a widow, listed as Mrs. Madeline L. Wood, working as a secretary for the University ofArizona at Tucson. Do any of our readers know more about her or her family? We would appreciate a call. The data is needed by a gen­ tleman in Arizona who is attempting to settle a will. The sewer construction work slated to get underway last week along M-66 in the south portion of the village was postponed by Dunigan Bros, of Jackson. The con­ tractor had intended to bring in a second crew to do the M­ 66 work while the first Dunigan crew was busy on easements in the area of South Main, Francis and Pearl streets. Now, at the time of this report, it ap­ pears the construction along M-66 may start by next week. Trenching is slated to commence at Casgrove Street and proceed south on private property on the east side of the roadway. Nash­ ville’s municipal sewer expansion project is targeted for completion by the end.of November. The 100th Anniversary Committee of the local United Methodist Church will meet at 7:30 p.m. Wednesday, June 17, to continue planning for the church’s centennial ob­ servance, an event now scheduled for Sunday, August 2. It was the last week of April in 1881 when ground was broken for the Gothic-style brick, a replacement for a frame church which had burned the previous fall. That-damaged structure was moved from its site at the corner of Washington and State to a new location on North Main, where, after renovation, it became Nashville’s first town hall. The new brick -sanctuary was dedicated in special services held November 27, 1881. ▼ Vacation Bible School will commence Monday, June 22, at the United Methodist Church and continue through the 26th. Children of all ages are welcome to attend the 9 to 11:30 a.m. daily sessions. The study program will .be based on the theme of the Beatitudes. Bad luck comes in batches. Ifyou don’t believe that, just ask Mrs. Gloria Johncock of Nashville. A sufferer of a chronic arthritic condition, Gloria is no stranger to illness and hospitals, and has undergone numerous hand surgeries due to the ailment. Most recently she was hospitalized 8 days in May due to pneumonia and a bronchial condition. Last Wednesday, as she, was returning to her doctor’s office in Grand Rapids for a check-up following this latest illness, she stumbled oh the sidewalk outside a shopping mall and sustained a broken right arm. The fracture was just below the shoulder joint. After x-rays and emergency treatment, the arm is in a sling awaiting further tests to determine if a pin will be needed. And, you guessed it: Gloria is right-handed! Mrs. Mildred Bursley of Nashville was in Lake Odessa last Monday to visit Mr. and Mrs. Herbert Hobley at their home on Jordan Lake. Last weekend, Mrs. Bursley was a guest of Mr. and Mrs. William Trombley of Lansing; to help celebrate Mrs. Trombley’s birthday. Mrs. Thressa Hess of Nashville accompanied her son, Jack, to Jacksop last Tuesday to visit her brothers: Walter and Fred Zantrop. The latter is now recovering at home following recent surgery. Flying to Florida for the June 4 wedding of their grandson, Bryan Halsey, were Mrs. Helen Huwe of Nashville and Mrs. Eula Halsey of Hudsonville. He was married to Juanita Baurer of Othello, Washington, at Pensacola Christian College where both are employed. A faculty member there for the past two years, Bryan, is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Elwood Halsey of rural Nashville. The Halseys and sons made the trip south by van. Nashville High School’s Class of 1955 is planning a UNITED METHODIST CHURCH North State, Nashville A.M. Worship. 9:45 a.m. Sunday School ..11 a.m. p.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 a.m. Sunday: : AP.MM. YWortshhSip 10i:456 a.m. P.M. Youth Service 6 p.m. P.M. Worship ... 7 p.m. Wednesday Bible Study & Prayer Meeting .. 7 p.m. Sunday School .. TO a.m. ^oooooor 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. p.m. PASTOR PAUL L. BOGER 301 Fuller St., Nashville 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 FOR SALE Maple Valley Schools will accept bids for one eight foot high playground slide located at Maplewood Elementary School in Vermontville. Bid sheets may be picked up at the superintendent's office located at 11090 Nashville Hwy., Ver­ montville and must be returned to that office no later than 3:00 p.m. July 13, 1981. The Board of Education reserves the right to reject any and all bids. FIRST CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH Sun. A.M. Worship .9:15 Sunday School......10:15 >^eoeo0»~ 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 Sunday Mass .9:30 a.m. Holy Day Masses celebrated at 7:00 p.m. the evening before REV. ROBERT CONSANI 8593 Cloverdale Road (’/» 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 PASTOR STEVEN L. REID Sunday: A.M. Worship .. 11 a.m. P.M. Worship ... 7 p.m.. Wednesday Evening MAPLEGROVE BIBLE CHURCH 6043 Scott Rd. (M-79) NASHVILLE BAPTIST CHURCH July 11 reunion at the home of Raymond and Janice Graham of Nashville. The 6:30 p.m. event will feature a potluck simper with meat furnished. Bring your own table service, beverage and dish to pass. Twelve of the 35 surviving g members of the class gathered last summer for a Silver Anniversary reunion at the home of Randy and Nancy (Pennock) Knowles of Gun Lake. It was there that plans were made to make the reunion an annual summer event. Contacting classmates by phone and letter will be Joanne (Hickey) Orsbom of Hastings and Raymond Graham. Plan now to attend. Mrs. Verna Frederick of Nashville was in Charlotte Saturday to call on Mr. and Mrs. Joe Jankpvich and Mr. and Mrs. Edgar Smith. Sunday, .she attended an open house for the Smith’s son, Marc, who graduated from Charlotte High School. Two bridal showers are on the agenda at the Nashville Baptist Church. The first set for 7 p.m. tonight, Tuesday, June 16, will honor Miss Jeri Thompson of Nashville who will marry Jim Mater on -July 25. He is a former local resident now of Kalamazoo. Next week, at 7 p.m. Tuesday, June 23, Miss Joanne De Long of Nashville will be feted at a bridal shower at the church. Her wedding day is June-27. She will marry Robert Peurach, formerly of Hastings but now of Detroit. « Bonnie Roush of Nashville was named top weekly weight loss winner when God’s No-Munch Bunch met Monday for their weigh-in at the Nashville Baptist PLAYGROUND SLIDE AREA CHURCH SCHEDULES PASTOR RANDY REED REV. J. G. BOOMER By Susan Hinckley < 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 Rey. y. Viola Sampsel... p ... �The Maple Valley News, Nashville, Tuesday, June 16,1981 — Page 3 l. * *s S SS5 bi” b ■k'WlC '*< AiJjJ S SIS «JJ *J1*KQ K??S' 1QS * SS lii tS ^s§ ■ato r’^hk *i*s c- .pwi^u U ^^htn hfW®* W®* * w’*■*< ttth I W » IB li WikNMa ' • Wf ii^ts ■« Church. She shed 3Mj lbs. in one week to earn the title. Mr. and Mrs. William (Isabelle) Dean of Nashville were in Pennsylvania last week to inter their pet dog in a memorial cemetery at Lone Pine. The animal died suddenly last week at age 9%. She was a registered Amertoy named Vaughn’s Princess Tara Bea, and had gained fame by performing at children’s benefits in the East, before moving to Nashville. In 1973, Tara appeared on Channel 4-TV in Pittsburg. Other Amertoys owned by Mrs. Dean ap­ peared in 1966 on the Art Linkletter show on the West Coast. Born with a natural cleft palate, Amertoys have the unique ability to talk in a manner similar to a parakeet, explains Mrs. Dean. The Builders Class of the local United Methodist Church will meet Wednesday evening, June 24, at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Max Kelley at Middle Lake near Hastings. The event will feature a 7 p.m. potluck picnic dinner. A bit of belated news: Mr. and Mrs. Douglas Day and three children of Newago sustained minor injuries when their van was totaled in a Memorial weekend ac­ cident on M-66 north of town, near the Warnerville crossroads. The Days were here to visit his parents, the Eldon Days of Nashville. Until the mishap occurred, they had intended to stay through graduation weekend, but instead borrowed a car and returned home earlier than planned. The Council on Ministries of the United Methodist Church will meet at 7 p.m. Tuesday, June 16, to be followed by an 8 p.m. For all your INSURANCE NEEDS See or Call... TERESA JONES Willi B«!iKK PTVW^^ j>K(iSw®l^] ■flilo^lMA TRUMBLE AGENCY •Auto-Owners Insurance Ifljj li^ Vermontville Ph. 517-726-0634 or 726-0580 meeting of the Ad­ ministrative Board. Both meetings are at the church. We had reports from both Adolph Douse, Jr., of Nash­ ville and Marion Snow Johnson of Charlotte about the recent death of former local resident Maynard Knoll. He had lived at Gun Lake near Middleville in recent years. Funeral ser­ vices conducted were Thursday, June 4, at the Winkle Funeral Home in Otsego. The son of the late Verdon and Elsie Knoll of Nashville, Maynard graduated from NHS in the Class of 1925. "A brother, Raymond, was killed in a construction accident that occurred while he was working on the building of the new Thornapple River bridge here in 1934. The Knoll family lived in the present-day Donald Hein home located just north of Brumm Road at the crest of Putnam Park hill. In recent years, Maynard has been confined to a wheelchair after circulatory problems necessitated the amputation of both legs. Despite this handicap, he enjoyed fishing from his pontoon boat on Gun Lake. Marion’s brother-in­ law, John Johnson, a former local resident and classmate of Maynard’s who also lives at Gun Lake, often joined him on the fishing ex­ peditions. Adolph’s memories of the Knoll family go back to the days of his childhood, when he was one of the neighborhood youngsters who enjoyed sledding down snow-covered Main Street hill. The trip commenced at the Knoll’s driveway and generally ended south of the river bridge. “The Knoll boys, had a sled that would beat us all,” reminisced Adolph. Also in conversation with Marion Snow Johnson we learned that the final tally of attendants and visitors at the recent reunion of NHS Class of 1931 numbered 46. Many friends stopped by during the afternoon reunion held May 23 at the Community Center in Putnam Park. The gathering, which preceded the annual alumni banquet at Maple Valley High School, was arranged by Mrs. Johnson and Edna Brumm Smith of Nashville. Mr. and Mrs. Paul (Jan) Cooper of Nashville en­ tertained Wednesday evening at the monthly dinner program of the Serenity Place, a senior citizen’s apartment complex in Grand Ledge. Paul, who is noted for his clown im­ personations, played the role of Sir Oliver, the Clown. Jan, a pianist for the Nashville Baptist Church, led the senior citizens in a sing­ along of old favorites. Later, at the request of the residents, she also sang several solos. ’>•* * S*1-'* p* U»«-M XU U»F«v-JM n * r Styling for the fii 4*MF -w i JR III* 11, fxxf* V!!x w! x i Irene's Beauty Shop HW 204 W. Main St., Nashville Phone 852-9107 Another memorial donation, this one in the amount of $20, was received last week by the local Chamber of Commerce in the name of the late Mrs. Ruth Gibson. The money is to be used for the Christmas street lighting program, and brings to $120 the total amount donated to the fund in memory of the wife of the late Rev. Clyde G. Gibson of Nashville. The Chamber’s street lighting campaign has received good public sup­ port. Those individuals donating $5 or more to the drive will be named as honorary members of the Chamber and may receive additional honors this July (see story elsewhere in this issue.) If you would like to help keep the Yuletide lighting campaign alive, contact Dave Mace at the pharmacy or Eloise Wheeler at the bank. Congratulations to Ken­ neth “Ted” Mix and his wife, the former Vada Hummel, on the observance of their 58th wedding anniversary last Wednesday, June 10. The couple was married in 1923 in Vermontville by Elder J. W. Roach and have lived in the Nashville area all their life. They have three sdns: Richard of near Salt Lake City, Utah; Roger of Hastings; and Russell of Nashville. Thursday evneing dinner guests of Mr. and Mrs. Earl Pepnock of rural Nashville were Mr. and Mrs. Frank Kotyuk of Benton Harbor. In recent play at the East Division of an area church softball league, Vermontville Bible Church downed Heritage Hills, 29­ 11; Ainger Bible beat the local Church of the Nazarene, 17-9; and Ver­ montville Bible topped Nashville United Methodist, 29-24. afternoon Thursday callers on Mr. and Mrs. Vern Hawblitz of Nashville were Rev. and Mrs. E. F. Rhoades, local, and Mr. and Mrs. Bernard Meinertz of Battle Creek. Sunday, the Hawblitzes and their son and his wife, Mr. and Mrs. Blair Hawblitz of rural Nashville were in Battle Creek to at­ tend a graduation open house for Terrese, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Larry Hawblitz. Mrs. Irene Gaskill of Charlton Park Road and Mrs. Eliza Emery of Nash­ ville were at Breckenridge in Gratiot County last Wed­ nesday to decorate the grave of the latter’s husband, Harry Emery. Mr. and Mrs. Fred Ackett of Nashville were at the home of her daughter and family, the Herbert Hilliards of rural Charlotte, Sunday to attend a graduation open house for their daughter-in­ law, Mrs. Jerry Hilliard. Enjoying a trip Tuesday to Shipshawana, Indiana, for a day of shopping in the famous flea market there were Cathy Vessecchia and her mother-in-law, Mrs. Mary Coffman, of Nashville. Accompanying them were. four co-workers of Mary at the Owens-Illinois plant in Charlotte: Mary Williams, Georgia Haven, Wilma Clarke, and Nola Van Tyle. Saturday visitors of Mrs. Bertha Becker of Nashville were,her granddaughter and family, Idalee and Harold Wheeler and children of Muskegon. Sunday dinner guests/Were Mrs. Becker’s son and wife, Mr. and Mrs. Dale Doty of Charlotte. The Nashville Police Dept, handled 67 complaints in May, according to an ac- tivity report given to the village council Thursday by Sgt. Eugene Koetje, acting chief. The Nashville officers made six arrests in May, issued 12 moving violations and 12 parking tickets. The complaints included 2 lar­ cenies, 1 bad check, 2 malicious destructions of property, 2 illegal entries, 2 prowlers, 1 assault, and 1 emergency message delivered. The local police assisted the Lake Odessa Police Dept once in May and gave one assist to the Eaton County Sheriff’s Dept. The Nashville police cruiser logged 2,232 miles during the month, using 203 gallons of gasoline. Also during May, the local officers revoked two student student’s’s driving privileges until the end of the school year. Recent callers on Mrs. Caroline Jones of Nashville were her two nieces: Mrs. Marquita Clements of Chicago and Mrs. Genevieve Novak of Hastings. Last week, Mrs. Jones received word of the death of Mrs. Hedwig Tonn of Kassel, Germany, who had visited in Nashville about 20 years ago. She is the mother of Caroline’s daughter-in-law, Mrs. Dewey (Dolly) Jones, Jr., of Dallas, Texas. Once ^gain the Maple Valley ^community is mourning the loss of one of its young people in a tragic auto accident.Jdax Elliston, son of Mr. and Mrs. Larry Elliston of Nashville,, died Thursday in a collision north of town. (Complete details elsewhere in this issue.) Despite his confinement to a wheelchair due to muscular dystrophy, Max exhibited a positive attitude toward life and could often be seen buzzing around town in his chair. In 1979, Max was honored by Nashville when he was named Grand Marshal of the Harvest Festival parade. Sincere condolences are extended to the family in their loss. 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. WELCOME to... 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He, is credited with establishing the first automobile bus line in the USA, in the form of a ModelT jitney that made regular runs from Nashville to Battle Creek. Wolf’s early route ran from here to the city, via Vermontville and Bellevue. Later, he extended the service to Union City and Coldwater. “He would make two (round) trips in a day,” recalls Kenneth (Ted) Mix of Nashville, who remembers Wolf by his nickname of Bunty. “He made one trip in the forenoon and one in the afternoon.” Riders in Wolf’s 6- to 8passenger jitney often were drummers, the common term for traveling salesmen who called on area mer­ chants. “I don’t recall that his clientele was too big, but he had some regular riders,” said Nelson Brumm of Nash- ville. Mrs. Mix, the former Vada Hummel, recalls a time when her parents, the late James Hummels of Nash­ ville, rode Wolf’s jitney to Camp Custer near Battle Creek to visit their son, Guy, who was stationed there during World War I. Others rode the bus to shop in the city or to keep professional appointments, remembers Brumm. “Back in those days, a lot of travelers didn’t have autos,” noted Mix. Vern Staup of Nashville recalls that erea: “There wasn’t The Wolf home, remembered now as the former Walter Kent residence, was the birthplace of the jitney service. It is here that Roy produced garden crops which lea to the bus line. Roy, at left, is seen with his parents, Daniel and Cythia Wolf, who lived on the place located a mile south of Nashville on the east side of M-66. The Daniel Wolfs also had a daughter named Minnie. (Photo* courtesy of the Eldred family) Welcome... ...TO NASHVILLE • Camping Supplies ♦ Fishing Supplies • Western Hats • Cast Iron Ware • Live Bait • Frisbees •Lawn Games • Charcoal •Cooking tools • Lots of Crockery a swuiHrJ hardwW T? / 105 N. Main St., Nashville Phone 852-0713 When Roy Wolff started a bus service from Nashville to Battle Creek in 1913 he had the millionaire's key to success: Find a need and fill it. His jitney became the first automobile bus line in the USA, making regular runs twice a day both summer and winter - if roads were clear. The route first developed as a sideline to his local truck farming operation. Roy, who lost his arm railroading at age 22, is shown about 1916 with his wife. Hazel and daughters, Winnifred and Jane. Wolf was famed for his patriotisrin; note American flag on front of rig. much hitchhiking in those days. If you started out, you generally walked all the way.” Wolf’s entry into commercial transportation happened quite by chance, as a spin-off from his primary occupation as a truck farmer. “The way he got started in the business,” explains Mix, “was that he used to peddle his vegetables in the city and people here wanted to ride along all the time, so he started the jitney route.” Mix cannot recall the price of a fare, but Wolf may have found hauling passengers more profitable than hauling produce, as he soon con­ centrated his efforts on the bus service. Wolf had raised garden crops on his home place, the present-day Larry Little property (longtime Walter Kent residence), located one mile south of Nashville on the east side of the road (now M-66). It was the homestead of Roy’s parents, Daniel and Cynthia (Lapham) Wolf, who also resided there at the time their son started the jitney line. As a yopng man, Roy had railroaded through northern Michigan, worked in lum­ bering camps, and was considered quite a rough and ready lad - until tragedy struck. “He lost his right arm at the shoulder when he was only 22 years old,” noted a Nashville News piece published in 1943. “He was a fireman on the Pere Marquette-R. R. at the time and was emptying an ash pan from a moving train when he stumbled on the cattle guards, fell to the tracks and caught his arm under the wheels.” After the accident, Roy quit railroading. A year or two later he was converted, noted a News article published in December 1950, and did “outstanding mission work in northern Michigan*.” Roy came from a strong Christian background, his maternal grandparents being Eli and Rachel Lapham, Quakers who were original settlers of Maple Grove Township in 1837. “I remember that Roy was pretty religious,” com­ mented Mix.,’(He .used to go around and preach at dif­ ferent gatherings.” Mix recalls Wolf as a husky man, short but stock and very sturdily built. Despite his one-arm han­ dicap, Wolf is remembered by many Nashville folks as a “very good driver.” Some have commented that Roy drove better with one arm than most folks did with two. In later years, Roy Wolf wrote an interesting autobiography, which he published uner the title, “A Wolf Tamed.” Roy’s jitney service was based in Nashville only about five years, com­ mencing in 1913 and being relocated to Coldwater in. 1918 when Wolf moved his family there He married Hazel Atkins of Assyria, and they had two daughters: Winnifred and Jane. Daniel Wolf died in 1916, and later Roy’s mother sold the Nashville place. Sometime, probably before the move to Coldwater, Wolf took a partner, into his jitney business. He teamed up with Wesley Wurst, a young man who had grown up in the Castleton district north of Nashville. Wesley had been raised by his aunt and uncle, Wesley C. Williams, after his family in Battle Creek was wiped out in a smallpox epidemic. Bon West, who later married the William’s daughter Cecile, now lives on the farm where Wurst grew up. (Cecile is now deceased.) West recalls the partnership between Wesley and Roy but does not recollect the exact year it formed. He believes ’ they are parenters before the jitney service was moved to its new home in Coldwater. Wurst also relocated there. Bon West also is uncertain how long the partnership lasted, but Wolf was involved with the jitney line approximately ten years after his move to Coldwater, accdrding to published accounts. • “About 1928, when Inter­ State bus lines had"become well established, he sold his business,” noted the News in a 1943 piece about Wolf, “and engaged in truck gardening until 1936. The super patriotism of Roy Wolf is one of his most when Nashville folks speak of the early bus driver. Nelson Brumm recalls the miniature Amercian flags that traditionally decorated the front ofWolf’s jitney. Ted Mix sums it up: “He was quite a patriotic fellow.” During World War I, the Battle Creek Evening News in 1917 told the story this way: “So strongly does Roy Wolf, driver of a jitney bus service from Nashville to Coldwater, thru Battle Creek, feel about the war that he refuses to let any passenger ride who voices any criticism of America. Such fares are requested to get out and walk the remainder of the way to their destination.” The last two years of his life, Wolf operated a gasoline filling station at Kinderhook in Branch County. He died March 27, 1938, at age 58. Maple Valley Athletic Boosters BINGO MAPLEWOOD SCHOOL Vermontville THURSDAYS ...7:00 p.m. Early Birds ... 6:30 p.m. nt Saffig WRIGHT FLOW for that special... w Person v Wedding V • Births v Sympathy* orJUSTBECAUSEI Mon.-Fri. 8-5, Sat. 9-5, Closed Wednesday FATHER’S DAY SPECIALS Give Dad a Boutlneer for his Special Day) Dads like plants tool WELCOME... �Th* Maple VaH*y N*we, Naihvlll*, Tuesday, Jun* 16,1981 — Pag* 5 M.V. t*o5lt ***d r *1^1 .. *N hS«J « rb *Wfr tl5(ID> ’"^kiinJ w ^^^ ^^6^3 to pursue possible community school program merger with Lakewood The Maple Valley Board of Education has decided to give further consideration to the possibility of affiliating its community school program with the Lakewood Public Schools rather than the Hastings District at this time. Ernest Jacoby, Maple Valley Community School Director, is retiring June 30 and a merger with another school is expected to result in a savings to the district. A representative from the Lakewood. Community School program will be meeting with the Maple Valley Board at its July board meeting to further pursue an affiliation. The Maple Valley Board, at its June 8 meeting, discussed continuation of the community school program by combining with either the Lakewood or Hastings programs. Jacoby had ob­ tained information from both districts regarding programs which could be provided at Maple Valley if Maple Valley were to af­ filiate with either district. In other business, letters of resignation were accepted from retiring fourth grade Fuller v Street Elementary Teacher Lucy Jacoby; from Melanie Garlinger, cheerleading advisor; and Barbara Heald, a teacher aide in the special education program at Maplewood Elementary School. The board approved a resolution for membership in the Michigan High School Athletic Association, Inc. for the year beginning August 1 through July 31, 1982. • f® ® ‘®$ J Elam Rockwell, board member representative on the professional study committee, made a report on the meeting held regarding revision of the elementary report card as well as con­ sideration of changes in the high school English program, art, and the consumer education program. The report cards have been sent to a printer for a rough draft and will be brought back to the printer for further study. Rockwell stated that a concern is the amount of space which should be provided on the report card for teacher comments. The professional study committee discussed revision in the high school program from semester to full year -classes, and this area needs further study. Rockwell said that reports were made to the professional study committee regarding the art and home economics program planned for the coming school year without any action being taken at this time. The committee also heard a report regarding the consumer education program. The board approved making consumer Lem sheds role as 'disciplinarian by Greg Johnson Saying he is tired of having to hand out discipline, Larry Lenz, the assistant principal and athletic director for the past five years at Maple Valley High School, has decided to resign that administation post and return to teaching. “I am tired of the day to day discipline that my position requires me to do,”' Lenz said. “I got real tired of seeing the same kids all the time.” Lenz turned in his resignation to the School Board upon completion of the school year. He hopes to remain at Maple Valley High as a teacher. “The decision had nothing to do with athletics,” he said. “The discipline got to be the same old thing, over and over.” “A number of parents in the community say that we need more discipline in the schools, but when their kid gets in trouble they change their tune. I’m just tired of it, I guess.” Lenz said that his relationship with the School Board had always been good and that the decision zhad nothing to do with them. “The board has always supported me. In fact, several of them have asked me to reconsider this decision, he said.” Lenz said that the current state of education in the State of Michigan played a minor role in his decision. “There is an uncertainty of the financial shape of schools and my seniority will be much better at the teaching level,” he said. Lenz has, nine years of teaching seniority under his belt compared to the five years of administrative duty. Lenz said that the Maple Valley Schools are laying off teachers with up to seven years experience now, and waiting another year would put him closer to that cut off point. < Besides serving as assistant principal and athletic director, Lenz was the volunteer coach for the Maple Valley baseball team, this spring. Financial decisions left the > team without a head coach so Lenz took the reins. He had coached the baseball team before taking the ad­ ministrative position. In 1975 he led the Lions to the run­ ner-up spot in the Michigan High School Athletic Association state tour­ nament. Lenz said he has enjoyed the years as the athletic director. “If the position was such that I could do just athletics it would be fine, but that is not the way it is designed,” he said. “The athletes, the coaches and the board have all supported me,” he added. “They are the biggest reason that the decision was hard to make.”-' “This is a good school system and I would like to have my kids go here.” mathematics a part of the consumer education requirements as a full credit course. Board members voted to accept bids on a slide located at the Maplewood Elementary School. Bid forms may be obtained at the school administration office and all bids must be received not later than July 13. General fund bills in the amount of $62,577.89 were approved for payment. The May 15 payroll in the amount of $87,810.97; May 29 payroll in tiie amount of $88,972.77 and the June 4 payroll in the amount of $221,191.35 were approved for payment and transfer to the payroll ac­ count. A resolution was approved thanking Board President Robert Dormer for his devoted services to the board of education for the past four years. • NOTICE • VERMONTVILLE RESIDENTS Hydrants will be flushed Tuesday, June 16 and Wednesday, June 17 beginning at approximately 8:00 a.m. This may cause temporary discoloration of the water. Vermontville Village Council WELCOME Maple Valley FFA receives grant * ••«■ hlith *• •'NittaStJt *® HSaiSTju 1 ’astiian 11 * • H »E rI iIJI nHi JM s Clip Joint •* to NASHVILLE p—SPECIAL------ 1 ■? - TauiilT;J Your Friendly Spartan Store! Frost... *20°° ■na iWvtt I ill ^ SUPER MARKETS STREET ... in NASHVILLE ST Wednesday - Senior Citizens Day , Call for Appointment Barb Shaw OWNER IN KH Hqir Shapes Up Here 340 W. Main, Vermontville i|OF Phone 726-1463 i Nyle L Katz, executive director of the Michigan Rural Rehabilitation Corporation presents a check to Maple Valley FFA president Brenda Semrau. (photo supplied) Go with the Best — At their May meeting, the Maple Valley FFA received a grant for $843 from the Michigan Rural Rehabilitation Corporation. The money will be used towards the FFA chapter’s Building Our Michigan Communities (BOMC) project of landscaping the old Nashville pump house which Js now a community meeting building. The group plans to paint the outside of the building, Go with MERCURY • Fingertip Controls • Easy Shifting • Runs Silently with More Power • Quiet, Smooth Running Bristle Block recall WE CARRY YOUR FISHING BOAT SIZES WELCOME... TO.. nA5HY.»-LE . AM INDRPtNDBNT TRAILMItCLW build a new sidewalk, and plant trees and shrubs around the building. Mr. Nyle L. Katz, executive director of the Michigan Rural Rehabilitation Corporation, was' present at the last FFA meeting where he explained the operation of their loan program and told about his organization. He then presented the check for the grant to Maple Valley FFA president, Brenda Semrau. | Wheeler Marine M-66, South of Nashville PHONE 852-9609 Hours: 9:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. Daily, Closed Sundays Are there any plastic blocks around your place? Two building pieces of some “Bristle Block” sets made by Playskool, Inc. have been judged potentially —...c t0 sman children dangeruu. and should be discaraeu. The company is recalling two pieces for replacement from Bristle Block set 806, 807 and 808. The parts should be discarded because the U.S. ^Consumer ><‘Product Safety Commission has found they don’t comply with a regulation to prevent small children under the age of three from being able to swallow them. The parts will be replaced bv Playskool free of charge. " -°'°r information For furu»~ for and the address to Write, replacement parts, call the Cooperative Extension of­ fice, 543-2310 or 645-2351. FARM MARKET 119 N. Main, Nashville and... Corner of M-66 & State Rd. 852-1945-or-852-9635 GROCERY ITEMS CHEESE«MILK*BAKERY • FRESH FRUIT • • FRESH VEGETABLES • — OPEN DOWNTOWN — 10 am - 6 pm Daily - Closed Sun. — OPEN M-66 — 10 am - 6 pm Daily Sunday 10:30 am - 3:30 pm WELCOME TO NASHVILLE �Th* Mopl* VoU*y Newt, Moshvill*. Tumdoy, Jvn* 16, 1081 — Pon* 6 Curl Thrun retires as M.V. school maintenance supervisor He started as a bus driver, a position he held for eight Carl Thrun retired Wed­ years before becoming a nesday as maintenance janitor. The past 7 years, he supervisor for Maple Valley has been head of the department. Schools, and was feted that maintenance During his first year as a day at a noon dinner at the Steak House Restaurant in custodian, Carl’s workday consisted of 2-hour shifts at Nashville. Included in the 20 at­ each of the four schools; tending the event were past Fuller Street, Kellogg, and present co-workers, Maplewood, and Jr.-Sr. some faculty members and High. The following year, he Supt. of Schools Carroll worked nights. After that he Wolff. Carl’s retirement drew to became supervisor. Lookingforward to his free a close his 17-year career with the local school system. time, carl has a couple of by Susan Hinckley things in mind. “I want to do some fishing and golfing,” he said, “and I expect I’ll probably have some ‘honey, do’ jobs around home.” Carl and his wife live on'a farm on Vermontville High­ way, east of Vermontville, where he is involved in seasonal production of maple syrup. Among his various com­ munity interests, Carl also serves as secretary for Vermontville’s Woodlawn Cemetery board and has been very active in the Vermontville Lions Club. Carl Thurn, retiring head of Maple Valley's maintenance department, admires the cake at Wednesday's dinner, an event honoring him at the close of his 17-year career with the school system. The angler on the cake is a symbol of retirement plans for Carl, who on past vacations has enjoyed fishing expeditions into the wilds of Canada. Ag Nightline conies to Eaton County By John Baer, Extension Ag. statewide computerized Agent insect and weather Conditions at this time of monitoring service. Weather year can change quickly. information comes direct Cold rains for example can from the National Weather retard the uptake of nitrogen Bureau in Lansing, and is in wheat making some fields monitored at the MSU farms look yellow. Alfalfa weevil on campus. Insect scouts can be a -problem in about monitor fields statewide and three days time if weather with personal knowledge of conditions are right. Crop the county. These ob­ molds can literally be here in servations will be placed on a days time. Knowing what the Ag Nightline. All information on the Ag is happening is very im­ perative to farmers during Nightline will be current to planting and the crop growing season. The Eaton County Ex­ tension Office can help this year with a new service called the Ag Nightline. The Ag Nightline is a code-aThough the Hastings Oldphone telephone answering Fashioned Summer-Fest is service, which can play back more than two months away, a pre-recorded message entries for the parade, the when called. The message arts and crafts show and the will be from John Baer, concession areas are Eaton Agriculture Agent and arriving rapidly. The will come from a variety of festival is set for August 28 sources. One source that will and 29. Area The Hastings be used is PMEX. This is a the day. Weekend messages will be current to Friday. It is very important to stress the hours of the Ag Nightline. As the name implies, it can be called’ any evening between 5 p.m. and 8 a.m. If called during the day you will yourself be talking to one of our wonder secretaries. The Ag Nightline is your Hotline to the latest in Eaton County Agricultural in­ formation. Call 645-2351, between 5 p.m. and 8 a.m. There were 20 at the fable at the Steak House, as friends, past and present coworkers, teachers and Supt. Carroll Wolff gathered to wish Carl Thurn a happy retirement. ti t. (Maple Valley News photos by Susan Hinckley) Hastings Summer-Fest entries sought lV /0 1 A 0 / OFF EVERYTHING IN THE STORE! Friday, June 19 & Saturday, June 20 WELCOME... Curtis Craft Center 205 S. Main St., Nashville Bushre Plumbing • • • • • • Residential Repair • Installation New Construction • Remodeling Sewer and Drain Work Water Heaters • Water Softeners Gas Piping • Pipe Handrails Welding FOR ALL YOUR PLUMBING & PIPING NEEDS Call... Carl Bushre — LICENSED MASTER PLUMBER — 726-0036 Chamber of Commerce, which sponsors the event, says that dozens of requests for information are being received. David Ellis, assistant vice­ president and trust officer at Hastings City Bank, is heading the parade, scheduled for noon on August 29. Ellis says that organizations wanting to participate should try to finalize their plans by the end of this month and con­ tact the chamber office. Pat Yonkers, chairman of the arts and crafts show, says she is seeking more people involved in the fine arts to display their works. •She adds that a group display is being discussed for those people who have only one or two works to show. Artists seeking more in­ formation should contact her at 945-2582 or call the chamber office. Some concession areas are still open for groups that would like to sell food or beverages. The Summer­ Fest Committee is hoping to expand the variety of foods offered. The Hastings Area Chamber of Commerce office is located at 115 S. Jefferson St. Telephone (616) 945-24541 It’s a boy! Ray and Char Garvey are proud to announce the birth of a son, Brandon Ray. He was born at Community Hospital June 10, weighing 6 lbs. and 13 ounces. Paternal grandparent Mr. and M— ' a-<>s. Ray Garvey or. of Nashville. Maternal grandparents are Mr. and Mrs. Carl Waananere of Ah­ meek. thday to today. Ronald and Randy Hoyt have birthdays this week and next, and the Pantry has this for them A Little Song of Life Glad that I live am I; That the sky is blue; Glad for the country lanes, And the fall of dew. For most of us, birthdays could just as well be forgotten, but for children, well, they count the minutes little do they know what lies ahead! The older we get - it seems the harder it is to pick out presents that please or to find words that comfort. But one thing that is true - you’re only as old as you feel. Oh, if I could only be as young as the two I say Happy Bir- Strawberries good, peaches down After the sun and rain; After the rain the sun; This is the way of life, Till the work be done. All that we need to do, Be we low or high, Is to see that we grow Nearer the sky. by Lizette Woodworth Reese Michigan strawberry production estimate 12 Happy Birthday boys from growers are expecting to percent lower than last harvest a crop of nearly 18 season. The 1981 Michigan the Pantry. million pounds similar in peach crop is pegged at 35 Next week: Trying to beat the heat! size to last season, according million pounds. to the Michigan Agricultural Reporting Service (FederalState). After major acreage declines during the Sixties STANTON'S REAL ESTATE and early Seventies, the VERMONTVILLE NASHVILLE acreage devoted t6 728-0181 852-1717 strawberries has stablized. This season, 2,700 acres are available for harvest, equal Are reyou you thinking nngo of manga making to last season. Winterkill and spring freezes are expected change? Now is the time to... tp hold yields at last season’s level of 6,500 pounds per “MAKE YOUR MOVE”!! acre. WE HAVE: • Country Homes Still reeling from the (with 1-10 acres) winter freeze out of two years ago, this summer’s • Homes in Nashville peach crop has had more • Homes in Vermontville trees removed due to winter •Cottaw-" .. injury. Freeze damage also — vn the Lake occurred this spring coupled V® ARMS (large with poor nn«s- ' g and small) H«mnating • • Vacant Land and Building Lots „vainer in some areas. (some with woods and/or water) These factors have led to a Joan and Homer Winegar ACTION-ADS Ph. 945-9554 • Businesses and Commercial Buildings JOAN & HOMER WINEGAR (home . 726-0223) �Th* Maple Valley Newt, Nashville, Tuesday, Jun* 16, 1981 — Pag*7 Continued from front — Accident claims life of young Nashville man Lawrence, 4. A spokesperson for Pennock Hospital said Monday that the latter was released Friday, and listed the condition oft Connie Elliston, as good. Graveside services were held Monday for Max Elliston at Lakeview Cemetery in Nashville. In his nearly life-long battle against muscular dystrophy, Max had captured the hearts of the community, as had his older brother, Kevin, also an MD patient, who died of the affliction in 1976, shortly before his scheduled graduation from Maple Valley High School. Max attended school in Battle Creek, starting at Ann J. Kellogg elementary then moving on to Northwestern Jr. High and, finally, Battle Creek Central. He graduated from high school there just a week before his death. During his school years, Max was active in wheelchair basketball and the annual MD fund-raiser skate-a-thons at a Battle Max is survived by his Creek roller rink. He also paternal grandparents, Mrl learned to bowl and swim and Mrs. Ard Decker; and participated in the maternal grandparents, Mr. horseback riding program at the Cheff Center for the Handicapped near Augusta. In 1980, the Maple Valley News reported on Max’s surprise meeting with his football hero, Miami Dolphin fullback Larry Czonka at a By Margaret Ann Ross, Dolphin-Detroit Lions game Ext. Home Economist This isn’t the easiest year at Pontiac stadium. In 1979, Max was honored to ask for contributions, but by the Nashville community an enthusiastic committee when he was named Grand gained contributions from 28 Marshal of the annual donors to send 22 Eaton Harvest festival parade. In County women to MSU on 1973, the local community June 22-25! In all, $1615 has raised nearly $3,000 to send been given so far for the Elliston boys, their educational scholarships. parents, and sister Marcia, County-wide donors who to th.e to Disney World in Orlando, contributed Florida. That fund also scholarships are Eaton Farm Bureau helped equip the Elliston County family van with -a Women; Production Credit mechanical lift to carry Max Association; Federal Land. and Kevin and their Bank; Eaton Extension wheelchairs into the vehicle. . Homemakers Council and In addition to his parents two anonymous donors. and sister, Marcia, at home, Winners of these scholar­ ships are: Berta Robleg, Judy Locke, Jeaneen Smuts and Esther Horn of Charlotte. Crimmon, vice-president; Other donors from Marsha Ainslie, secretary; Paulla Tefft, treasurer. If Charlotte are: McDonalds; Local donors send delegates to College Week at MSU Women’s softball results The Maple Valley Women’s Softball Association opened their season Thursday, June 9, -you have any questions with the following results: about the association, feel South End 13, Baptist 7; free to call any of the of­ Carl’s 17, Steak House 5; ficers. Dan’s Fillies 15, Ewing’s 5; Carpenter’s Den Furlong’s Variety Senior citizens Trumbles, bye. Senior citizens remember, Officers for 1981 are: picnic at Putnam Park, 12 Carmaine Janousek, nooii, June 17. Table service, president; Karen Mc- dish to pass, bingo after. EATON COUNTY FARM AND HOME CALENDAR June 18-20 4-H Exploration Days, Michigan State University, East Lansing. June 22-25 - College Week, Michigan State University, East Lansing. Wednesday, June 24 - 7 p.m. 4-H Sheep Fitting, Showing and Judging Clinic, Dennis Dingman’s farm, 6434 S. Ionia Rd., Bellevue. June 25-July J- 4-H Exchange trip to Kansas. Wednesday, July 1 - 8 p.m. 4-H Beef judging practice session, Don Wetzel Farm, 8185 Kinsel, Vermontville. Thursday, July 2 - 7:30 p.m. 4-H Horse Bowl Practice, Kardel Hall, Charlotte fairgrounds. Monday, July 6 - 8 p.m. 4-H Council, Kardel Hall, Charlotte fairgrounds. Wednesday, July 8 - 7 p.m. 4-H Swine fitting, showing and judging clinic, Buddy Day’s farm, 2225 Osborn, Olivet. and Mrs. Mike Everett, all of Nashville; and his maternal great - grandmother, Mrs. Ethel Allen of Hastings. Combs Insurance Agency; Congregational Church Women’s Fellowship; United Methodist Women; Jaycees Auxiliary; Welcome Wagon Club; Bella Ross Memorial; Barbara Skinner and Eaton Federal Savings & Loan. Winning scholarships from these donors were: Judy Wolfe, Gloria Rockafellow, Judy Hylen, Donna McBride, Mildred Beebe, Marilyn Armstrong, Barbara Skinner, Cheryl Nametz, Barbara VanderMolen and Mary Jean Bell. College Week attracts 1400, from across the state, who take classes and workshops to keep current in todays world. For additional information on College Week, call Ann Ross at the Cooperative Extension Service, 543-2310 or 645-2351. Chamber Christmas in July, from front ordered. Three are needed to complete the holiday trimming of the full length of the Main Street business district. Along with the ornaments to be displayed in July will be a list of the names of donors to the project. For a contribution of $5 or more, each person has been awarded honorary mem­ bership status in the Chamber and has been issued a certificate. In ad­ dition to monies received from the general public, each Chamber member also is expected to contribute $5 to the holiday lighting campaign. In other business Wed­ nesday, Chamber the discussed the Sidewalk Sales which will welcome the Michigan Travel Trailer Club over Father’s Day weekend. The group of 50 to 100 units plans to camp at Sandyland Park, June 19-21. The Chamber also discussed the upcoming July 4th horseshoe tournament to be held in Putnam Park over the holiday weekend. The event is sponsored by the Wolverine Horseshoe Pit­ chers’ Association. In other business, the Chamber discussed ways to support the Riverside Recreational Development Corp, in that organization’s sponsorship of Nashville’s annual Harvest Festival celebration, set this year for Sept. 18-19. The RRDC sponsors the festival to raise funds for development of a recreational community park west of the Main Street stores. ...to NASHVILLE Betty’s Antiques jj228 N. Main St . Nashville BIG GEORGE’S PARTY STORE 637 S. Main - Nashville 852-9833 We Accept U.S.D.A. FOOD STAMPS! BLUESEAL BREAD 4/* I00 16oz. loaf MCDONALD'S HOMO MILK gauon $179 IQ Come in and register for... ( TICKETS to Sandyland Park 2 WINNERS EACH WEEK WITH 2 TICKETS TO EACH WINNER. — YOU MUST BE 18 YEARS OLD — Action - Ads and STYLES... just for YOU! KEEP COOL and IN STYLE — Call for an appointment Nancy’s Beauty Shop 157 5. MAIN, VERMONTVILLE — PHONE 726-0330 SENIOR PORTRAITS: 1982 grads check oUr early bird special for May and June. Indoor and-or environmental settings. Quality work for reasonable prices. Bill Richards Studio, 250 S. Main, VefElOmviiie, 726-1310, 10 VefEl a.m. to 5 p.m. Closed Monday, (eow)_____. ATTENTION WORKING PARENTS: Wanted - baby­ sitting jobs for the summer by two girls,' 17 and 16, in your home our ours. Nash­ ville area. Phone 852-9805, Nashville. (6-30)__________ WORLD BALLOON RACES: Flea market spaces, 500,000 people expected. Don’t be neglected. 616-962-9050, 616­ 965-5969. (6-16) For Good Country Music and a fun time ... Go to SANDYLAND PARK Juno 20 and hear... CHARLIE MOTT & THE JOKERS 8 P.M.... ....Saturday Evening Welcome... TNAVIL TO NASHVILLE [i �The Maple Valley Newt, Nashville, Tuesday, June 16,1981 — Page 8 Countil adopts resolution for citizen complaints The Nashville Village Council agreed Thursday that a verbal citizen com­ plaint to any village department must be submitted in writing for council consideration if the department head determines that the voiced complaint is invalid. The written complaint must be dated and signed. The council action . came after a report by Sgt. Eugene Koetje, acting Nashville police chief, of numero’is “harrassment type” phone calls he and his family members have recently received about one par­ ticular alley in the village. The complaintants claim the alley is blocked in violation of village law. Koetje said the callers did not identify themselves, but he knew the identity of one and said that the person did not have a legitimate in­ terest in the alley, since he lived a good distance away from it. Koetje said an in­ dividual living on or owning property along an alley would have legitimate in­ terest in it. He theorized that the calls are intended as a ‘‘harrassment type thing” against the person alleged to be blocking the alley in question. “It would be a super-human task to unplug all the alleys in this town,” noted Koetje. Action - Ads SWIMMING POOLS: Best deal in the county and for doit-yourselfers the easiest to install. Financing now w available. Acoma, Inc., 1-1 616-983-0433. (4-21N) SEPTIC TANK CLEANING: Approved by Michigan Departmentof Health. Call Menzo Howe, Charlotte.Phone 543-0173. (tfn) He asked for council ap­ proval to ignore those complaints on alleys which he determines are not legitimate complaints. “Let’s use some common sense? suggested Koetje. The council then expanded the language of their resolution to cover all types of verbal complaints to any department of the village. Nashville’s numerous midblock alley’s originally were designed to allow access to horse and carriage barns lining the narrow 12- to 17foot routes at the time the village was platted in 1865. In the early days of the village, they also served as access ways for firefighting rigs. Now, many of the alleys are grassy paths used for trash barrels, etc., by adjoining property owners. A few primary alleys still remain in vehicular use, but most others are considered impassable, and in some cases have been legally abandoned by the village. In other business Thur­ sday, the council: --Approved a change order on Contract No. 2 with Dunigan Bros, for three lift stations that are part of the village’s $4.8 million feewer expansion project currently underway. The change order will result in a $2,850 reduction in the cost of each lift station, for a total saving of $8,550. Trustee Calvin Rizor said the change order wag due to a determination that explosion-proof con­ nections were not needed on the lift station pumps. -Discussed scheduling a public information meeting to advise village residents of the procedures and regulations established for hookups to the new sewer system. Date of the informational session is ex­ pected to be set at the ZO AU 0 /0/ OFF EVERYTHING IN THE STORE. (excluding food, books & antiques) Welcome... TO NASHVILLE > Thomapple General Store l ) THE OLD FASHIONED COUNTRY STORE 201 201 N.N.MAIN MAINST ST ......... ....... in the Viltaf* Noihvillu Noihvill OPEN: 9 to 5 Wed., Thurs., Fri. & Sat. council’s next regular corrected, the village Dept, of Public Works will do the meeting, June 25. -Read a written neighbor job and bill the owner. -Heard a report from complaint about an uncut lawn at 304 Francis Street. Trustee Calvin Rizor, a The letter also cited a trash council representative to the problem at that address. The Castleton - Maple Grove council authorized village Nashville fire and am­ Clerk Susan Corkwell to bulance boards, about the notify the tenant and current financial straits of property owners in writing the ambulance department that if the situation is not due to uncollected fares. Village of Nashville — REGULAR MEETING — Minutes of May 28,1981 The regular meeting of the Nashville Village Council held May 28, 1981 at 7:00 p.m. at the Community Center, in Nashville was called to order by President Harold Christiansen. Present were Fueri, Frith, Babcock Tobias, Hughes and Rizor. The minutes of the last regular meeting were read and approved. Mr. Harry Beard was present regarding his neigh-­ bor at 217 Reed Street burying rubbish in his back' yard. Motion by Hughes, supported by Tobias to spread 16 mills for the 1981 Summer Taxes for the Village of Nashville as follows: 10 mills for General Fund, 5 mills for Locally Administered Streets and 1 mill for the 1964 Sewer Debt Retirement. All ayes. Motion carried. Motion by Hughes, supported by Tobias to pay Williams & Works for services rendered through April 30, 1981 as follows: Project No. 85676 Collection $14,193.19, Project No. 85677 Treatment $12,291.90 and project No. 85829 O & M Mannual $1,855.32 for a total of $28,340.41. All ayes. Motion carried.. Motion by Hughes supported by Tobias to admend the Sewer Rate and Connection Ordinance No. 2-28-80 as follows; Article 5 Section 2, add para­ graph B $50 down payment and $10 per month, plus simple interest of '/» of 1 percent per month on the unpaid balance. These payments would be due and payable with the monthly water and sewer billing and would continue until total payment is complete. All ayes. Motion carried. Motion to adjourn by Hughes supported by Tobias. Meeting adjourned at 9:30 p.m. June 11,1981 Susan-M. Corkwejl, Clerk ORDINANCE NO. 19 A proposed ordinance to ammend Ordinance No. 19 as ammended on 13th day of April A.D. 1937. TERMS OF ORDINANCE: Sec. 3 - Any person, persons, corporation, or assoc­ iation desiririfo to obtain such a license shall app y i therefore in writing, setting forth that they are fully acquainted with the provisions of this Ordinance and therein agreeing to fully comply with its provisions in each particular; also setting forth the place or places In'which said business is proposed to be carried on and shall attach their signatures to said application, which, together with said fee of fifteen dollars (($15.00) shall be deposited by them with the Clerk of said Village, who shall present the same to the Common Council thereof. The said Council shall approve or reject said application in its discretion, and may reje reject said application provided the location of said halls halls, rooms, or resorts are not approved by them or provided the party or parties s applying there th for are not of good moral character, or provided said party or parties, shall have been operating and doing business under this Ordinance, and shall have failed to comply with any of its provisions. If I the application shall be approved, the Clerk of said Council shall recite all of the restrictions and regulations of this Ordinance and issue a license to the party or parties applying therefor. Such license shall be displayed by the owners thereof in such hall, place or resort, so that the same will be visible to the public frequenters, of said place or places. Sec. 4 « The owner of said games shall.not allow intoxicating beverages or controlled substances, according to the State law of Michigan, on said property. » S(K. 5 • The owner of such games shall restrict students from playing games while school is in session. All other hours shall be subject to Council approval. Sec. 6 - Any owner violating any provision or provisions of this Ordinance, shall be punished by a fine of fifty dollars ($50.00) plus court costs; in case of failure to pay such fines and costs shall be imprisoned in the County Joil for a period not exceeding twenty days, in the discretion of the Court. 7 - In case of the violation of any of the provisions of this Ordinance the Council may in its discretion revoke said license and declare the money paid therefor, forfeited to the Village. This ordinance will take effect on the 17th day of June,1981. This ordinance will be published in the Maple Valley News on June 2,1981. We do hereby certify that the above and forgoing ordinance was passed and approved by the Village of Nashville Michigan upon the twenty-eight day of May 1981. May 28,1981 Harold Christiansen, Village President Susan M. Corkwell, Village Clerk JIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIUIIIIIIIIIIHIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIt SIDEWALK GAMES: Wherever used in this ordinance shall in­ clude billard, pool, ball or bowling, cards, pinball, vending machines and all other electronic games. OWNER: Shall mean any person, persons corporation or association who owns, leases, man­ ages, or maintains games, as defined above, for the purpose of providing an area for such for profit. Sec. 1 - The Village of Nashville ordains, that it shall not be lawful for any owner to keep or maintain, any place, resort, halls or rooms, wherein the public is permitted to play games, without first having obtained a license therefore, from the proper Village authorities. Sec. 2 • That said license shall be good for a period of one (1) year from its date. The Village Authorities shall in no case issue such license until convinced the party or parties applying therefore are of good moral character, and shall not issue such license until the party or parties applying therefore, shall have paid the sum of fifteen dollars ($15.00) for the same, We’ll be on the Sidewalk FRIDAY and SATURDAY. Check our TABLES and RACKS of — • Clothing* Footwear • Special Sale Items • Seasonal Overstocks RENT A MOTOR HOME: For the month of JUNE...get your film printed for only: *2.95 110-12, or C-135-12 *5.95.forC .................... forCl Cl26-12, 10-24 or C135-24 oorr for Cl 10-24 or C135-24 *7.95................................... for Cl 35-36 at . .. By day or week. Have campers also. $100 deposit will hold for your date. Call Senset Photographies Studio on SWIMMING 207 S. Main, Nashville TRAVIL 20% to 50% Meek’s Vacation Rental, 945­ 9101, Hastings. (9-29) Phone 852-9598 24-HOUR SERVICE • KODAK PAPER Come in and sign-up for... DRAWING of a FREE 11x14 OIL PORTRAIT during Sidewalk Sales Friday, June 19 and Saturday, June 20 All at Reductions of... county! Here's your chance to REALLY SAVE on Summer Merchandise! Welcome... ’ POR Welcome... DO IT-YDURSELFERG '7Ae EASIEST POOLS TO NASHVILLE (616)963-0433 , ~7o~1^5Yall^ Financing Available' ACOMA V „inc ............ NASHVILLE 'K.Mey 4 Variety Store 115-117 N. Main — NASHVILLE PHONE:852-9747 YOUR “EVERYTHING” STORE �The Maple Valley News, Nashville, Tuesday, June 16,1981 — Page 9 Sweet Corn String Band returning to the Thornapple Music Festival June 28 Harness racing is part of Lake Odessa Fair On July 2, 3, 4, 5 Harness Racing will begin at 1 p.m with a total purse of $38,200, according to Speed Supt. Herb Cusack of the Lake Odessa Fair. This is the 47th consecutive year the fair has sponsored the nations fastest growing sport. The grandstand at 7 p.m. on Thursday, July 2nd will be the State Championship Light Horse Pull where the best horses in the state will vie for 1st place. The livestock judging of beef, swine, and sheep will be held at 1:00 p.m. in the show barn. The Sweet Corn String Band, popular Kalamazoo entertainers, will be a featured attraction at the seventh annual Thornapple Music Festival, Sunday, June 28 at Charlton Park. Making their tenth apearance in the park’s natural amphitheater, centered in an Historical Village of the late 1800’s, the musicians will perform their unique brand of old-timey and bluegrass music. Other groups on the daylong show of bluegrass and country music are Midwest, Iowa Rose ’n riff raff, Home Grown Grass, Bosom Buddies and Carol Johnson. Another attraction will be the Eaton County Drain Cloggers. Charlton Park is located five miles east of Hastings off M-79. Ph. (616) 945-3775. On Friday, July 3rd the grandstand will begin at 6 p.m. with tractor pulling. Schedule calls for farm stock, super stock, modified, and steam tractors. Other events for Friday include Dairy Judging at 9 a.m. and the Horse Show at 12:30 p.m. Mr. Bubbles the Clown will be on the midway to amuse the young at heart. Plan to attend the Lake Odessa Fair and join in the fun. A good time will be had by all. Fair dates will run from June 30 thru July 5. Look Your Summer Best! — Get an ULTRA-TAN — Summer is the best time to try our Ultra-Tan Tanning Booth. Combined with the summer sun, Ultra-Tan can help you have a deep, dark summer look. The Sweet Com String Bond will return to Charlton Park for the Thornapple Music Festival, June 28. (Reminder photo) Nashville girl in 1981 Teenworld pageant scholarships, a new automobile for the reigning year, a $5,000 appearance contract, $2,000 wardrobe, and many other prizes and awards. Contestants will be judged on scholastic and civic achievements, appearance, poise and personality. No swimsuit competition is required. Contestants may choose between talent competition or writing and presenting on stage a speech CALL TODAY FOR DETAILS! Complement your tan with a ... NEW SUMMER HAIR STYLE Coll today tor appointment I on the subject “My Place in the World”.Jennifer Filter is spon­ sored by Furlong Heating, Heckers Insurance, John­ son’s Furniture, Linsley’s Realty, Irene’s Beauty Shop, Jo and Marge Andrews and Henry and Jo Woudstra. She is a student at Maple Valley High School. Her hobbies include basketball, track, cheerleading, softball, playing the flute, and dan­ cing. OPEN: Monday thru Friday t Etewg Appointment Available REDKEN® I® FORMULATED ESPECIALLY FOR WHS HAIR COMPLETE HAIRCARE: •STYLING •COLORING • PfRMANENTS •HIGHLIGHTING •FROSTING •FACIALS 112 E. Court St.. Hastings kPhone (616)9^767 9 MME PElHMMra HAIRDESIGNERS i Remember ’FATHER’S HOURS: 9 A.M. - 5:30 P.M. 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All contestants are between the ages of 14 and 18 and must have a “B” or better school grade average and are required to participate in the Teenworld Volunteer Ser­ vice Program. The winner of the state finals will receive an all­ expense paid trip to compete for the national finals in Atlanta, Georgia. She will compete for $15,000 in Campho■Phenique KI > Reacth। Toothbrush J 89*M 94* BIG, BIG, YARD SALE: Wednesday, June 17,9 a.m. 8 p.m. Thursday and Friday .noon to 8 p.m. Toddler clothes, baby furniture, dishes, books, furniture, much, much more. 382 E. Main, Vermontville. rwW * i V/n %%Vu ”i *411* s Flex Shampoo or Conditioner Lotion 4 02. y°ur$p£■7g 16 02. §. $]69 ftUAC choice BAND-AID BRAND BANDAID sheer VALUE PACK Cards for Dad Revlon PreSun Colgate 7 OZOr Ultra Brite 100'1 strips ultra brite Dramamine Action-Ads WANTED: Demolition Derby contestants on July 5. Contact Bob Cobb 616-374­ 7518, Lake Odessa Fair, June 30 - July 5, $1000 prize money and trophies.____________ j June 21 Jennifer Lynn Filter Miss Jennifer Lynn Filter, 15, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Larry Filter of Nashville, DAY $|39 utalSinutab Sinutal DramamTne Welcome ... TRAVIL TRAIL! IK b CLUB There’s nothing like a Hallmark Father’s Day card to make him feel special on Sunday, June 21. TO NASHVILLE �Th* Mopl* Volley News, Nashvlll*, Tuesday, Jun* 16,1981— Pag* 10 New books added at Vermontville library; summer movies planned Many new inemory books have been added to the library, and many more are in the process of being selected. Now in circulation are: The World of Farley Mowatt in memory of Mike Bruce from the Elbert Carpenter family. Plane Talk by Oliver Carl in memory of Bud Harwood from the Elbert Carpenter family. African Violets by Melvin J. Robey in memory of Anna Vanderveere, Ethel Gaut, and Laurel Matthews, and donated the library by the Vermontville Garden Club. Horses in Color by Peter Churchill donated to the library by Mr. and Mrs. Carroll Wolff in memory of Kenyon Peabody. Ruffles on my Longjohns by Isabel Edwards in memory of Kenyon Peabody from the Vermontville Village Council. Selected, or in the process of being selected, but not yet available are the following: In memory of Clarence Humphreys from Dorothy and Elbert Carpenter. In Memory of Ernest Marcum, a book from the staff of the Vermontville Post Office. In memory of Kenyon Peabody, are books from the following: Mrs. and Mrs. Larry Lingholm and family, Mr. and Mrs. Elbert Carpenter and family, Mr. and Mrs. Terry Swartz and family, Maple Valley Jr. and Sr. High Faculty, and Mr. and Mrs. Willard Mikesell. The titles of these books will be published when they become available in the library. In behalf of the library and all of its patrons, we would like to extend our thanks to all of those who contribute memory books. It is the The Village HAIR PORT Beauty Shop support of the community that has made the library one we can be very proud of. These books will keep the memory of our loved ones alive for many years to pome. Two Walt Disney movies have been scheduled by the library to be shown this summer. Bedknobs and Broomsticks will be shown Monday, June 29, and 101 Dalmatians, Monday, July 27, both at 1:00 in the Griswold Room of the Congregational Church. We would like to thank the church for making these facilities available to us, and therefore making it possible for us to bring these free films to the children of the, area. The Story Hour this year will be under the direction of Sue Dormer and Hildred Peabody and they will be announcing their plans soon. M.V. honors Sutfin and Cook Senior athletes Diane Cook and Mark Sutfin of Maple Valley High School have been, named the school’s athletes of the year, Larry Lenz, assistant principal and athletic director announced last week. Miss Cook was the winner ofseven varsity letters in her career. She participated in basketball, softball and volleyball. She was named to all-TCAA teams in both softball and basketball. Sutfin was an eight letter winner in wrestling, track and football. He was most successful in wrestling, capturing a Class C state championship this year at 132 pounds. In his junior year he finished sixth in the state at 126 pounds. Diane plans to attend Lansing Community College. During high school she was involved in band and student council. Her hobbies include handball, raquetball and swimming. Mark plans to attend Western Michigan University and wrestle. Besides wrestling he is into Vermontville news Karate, sky diving and scuba diving. Diane is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Dale Cook, 930 N. Main, Nashville. Mark is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Albert Sutfin, 8091 Bivens Rd., Nashville. Mark Sutfin and Diane Cook are athletes of the year for Maple Valley High School. 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Their trip included the Mt. St. Helen area, where the Rangers were on duty, and they were directed to the side roads to see the t destruction. Mt. Rainer roads are closed till about June 15. There was plenty of snow, but good driving. Their trip also included seeing the Red Woods. Mrs. Ava Kroger and Mrs. Delbelle Murphy of Hastings went to Kalamazoo for their aunt’s Mrs. Josie Nidy, 88th birthday party Thursday. Janet and Elon Baker, Joan and Dean Hansen went to visit the girl’s father Alfred Bennett at Com­ munity Hospital in Battle Creek Saturday. Their mother is staying with daughter Wanda and Lyons of Battle Creek. MTs. Hilda (Boyd) Seaman CARD OF THANKS A special thank you to our son Homer, grandchildren, relatives, friends and neigh­ bors for the gifts and cards. To all who came to help us celebrate our golden wed­ ding anniversary June 7. To Cunningliam’s for their services. It was a day we will long remember. William & Reva Schantz, IN MEMORY In memory of Vaughanes Princess Tara Bea. She died on June 8. You will never be forgotten nor never be part of the past, you will always be in our memory as long as memories last. Sadly missed by, William & Isabella Dean and Tom has’been in the hospital and now is at the Eaton County Medical Facility. Visitors at the home of V Harold and Edith Benedict Friday evening were Kay Mrush and Stuard and Jane Southworth.. The South­ worths are from Charlotte. Eleven members of the Women’s Club met at Edith Benedict’s home about 5 p.m. for the trip to Chinese House Hau at Grand Ledge. Mrs. Ruth Aldrich went to Tubbs Lake from Wednesday and over the weekend to visit with her Marion daughter Mrs. Michell. The Eaton County Historical Society will meet Thursday, June 18, at 6:30 for a potluck supper in the old Eaton County Court House. The program is “The Great Expose” .by Jean Fraziser. Should you wish a Community Calendar, September 1981 - September 1982. Be sure and see a member of the Lions Club soon. Thope everyone read the Maple Valley News for Tuesday and Wednesday, 16 and 17, before starting their laundry. Condolence to the family and friends of Max Elliston of Nashville. Action-Ads FOR SALE: complete' Wolverine watef con­ ditioner, new in October. Moving out of state, must sell. 852-9799, Nashville. MASSIVE MOVING & 3 FAMILY GARAGE SALE: Furniture (couches, chairs, twin beds, baby furniture) tools; clothing (all sizes); kitchen items; picnic table; water conditioner; household items; and much misc. Moving out of state, CARD OF THANKS everything. We would like to thank the must sell Bismark friends and neigh­ Friday, June 19, 9-7,' bors, Maplewood school Saturday, June 20, 9-5, 440 staff, and Bud and Audrey Durkee St., Nashville. Ommen for their kind HOME OWNERS: Home thoughts and flowers on the heating fuel is still in­ death of, our mother and creasing in cost You can save 25 percent by using grandmother, Ilda Heald. 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Railroad, Hastings PHONE 94S-9926 �Th* Maple Valley Newt, Nashville, Tuesday, June 16,1981 — Page 11 Barry board approves mini transportation service The Barry County Board of Commissioners voted 6-4 to approve a county-wide fivebus transportation system last week to serve the needs of the handicapped and elderly and provide a limited public service on an advance reservation basis. The system will be 100 percent state funded for the first two years of operation. It will be subsidized with state gasoline tax revenues and will receive a 75 percent operational assistance in the third year and 50 percent in the fourth and subsequent years. Revenues that are received from the county operation may be used as local match during the third and subsequent years. A larger-scale transportation proposal has been a controversial issue for the past number of months. Commissioners, in a resolution adopted June 9, adopted a mini-scaled exactly what it was that transportation system County Coimmissioners because “an iminent crisiss approved.,.’’said Board exists insofar as financial Chairman Radant in a ability to continue the prepared statement. present Elderly and Han-““Over Overthe themany manyweeks weeksthis this dicapped transportation isssue confronted us, there program is concerned. was a good deal of misinThe mini-system will formation and I’m sure it consolidate at least eight still exists. A few people vehicles already beipg viewed the issue with an operated at taxpayer ex­ attutude bordering almost on pense. paranoia and the suspicions Voting in favor of the five- that were verbalized were bus system were Com­ unfortunately taken as the missioners Albert Bell, Paul gospel truth by many Richard Dean, * James citizens. Gordon, Paul'Kiel, Kenneth “The pressure applied on Radant, and Richard Sunior. County Commissioners was, No votes were cast by in some cases, unbelievable. Commissioners Edward Through telephone calls and Daniels, Otis Hermenitt, even paid political notices Richard Landon, and Walter placed by “Concerned Soya. Jack Love was absent. Taxpayers of Barry County” of “Because the there were innuendos and emotionalism attached to the insinuations that any transportation issue in Barry Commissioner supporting County, I fear many county public transportation would citizens still misunderstand be the subject of recall petitions,” Radant said. “What opponents (to the transportation proposal) could not or would not un­ derstand is that over and above the $5,000 subsidy per JUNE19&20... 8 a.m. to 5 p.m, vehicle from the state, ad­ ditional county funds simply 309 CENTER CT., FULLER HEIGHTS were not available to keep the present elderly and handicapped vans going. Therefore within about two 4 dinette swivel chairs, over stuff chair months the Elderly and and rocker, portable twin laundry tub, Handicapped system would shoes 8'/z and 9, AAA and AAAA, good have come to a screeching halt...” said Radant. ' condition. Baby crib, dressing table and He explained that “over a high chair, electric typewriter, floor five-year projection, the cost polisher, golf shoes and bag, junior golf of keeping the Elderly and clubs, clothes all sizes. Handicapped system in operation could have amounted to as much as $670,000 in county funds. Add to this the $104,000 per year in taxpayer dollars currently Super Garage Sale Nashville uto 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 AIR SHOW The results of the Men’s Maple Valley Softball games are: June 5 - Bad News 14, TJ’s Pizza 4; Mead-O-Acres .10, McDonalds Bar 4; D.D. Soft Water 15, Carpenter’s Den 3; Shooks Trucking 2, Nashville Baptist 1; Big George’s 13, Nashville Hardware 9; Trumbles bye. June 8 - Trumbles 11, TJ’s Pizza 3; D.D. Soft Water 7, Shook’s Trucking 1; 'Bad News 15, Carpenter’s Den 3; McDonalds Bar 8, Nashville Hardware 7; Mead-O-Acres 8, Big George’s 4; Nashville Baptist bye. June 12 - Bad News 14, Trumbles 4; McDonald’s Bar 3, Big George’s 15; Mead-O-Acres 13, Nashville Hardware 5; D.D. Soft Water 10, Nashville Baptist 2; Carpenter’s Den 6, TJ’s Pizza 5; Shooks Trucking, bye. - “FLEA” MARKET DIVERS The 198 J Battle Creek WORLD HOTAIR BALLOON CHAMPIONSHIP June 20 —28,1981 Battle Creek, Michigan X WW W Men’s softball results — 500,000 PEOPLE EXPECTED! I RADIO - NEWS - SHOPPER DAILY - ADVERTISING could expect for the third year of operation and beyond. Previously we knew we could expect 100 percent assistance, less revenues, for the first two years, but beyond that, it was a question mark.” “We all know these are financially turbulent times for the state,” Radant noted. “But the state operating assistance for the mini­ system in Barry County will come from gas and weight taxes specifically earmarked for public tran-~ sportation uniter the Comprehensive Transportation Fund. WELCOME... ... TO NASHVILLE! For FATHER'S DAY... PLANTERS • Pheasant • Antique Car Sporting • Shaving Mug • Beer Stein A nice gift for your Special Dadi Maple Leaf Florist "The Shop with the Personal Touch" 311N. Main St, Nashville (Next to the Library) DELIVERY AVAILABLE Hours: 9 to 5:30 Phone (517) 852-9610 anytimei AUTO ACCESSORIES ATBIG SAVINGS ! MUD FLAPS SQ95 WPAIR HBHI SiMONIZ SuperPoly PASTE WAX ANFN STEREO 8-T7ack $12995 LIFETIME GUARANTEE! SEAT CUSHIONS Check ix our selection! MICHIGAN TRAVEL TRAILER CLUB Welcome... To Nashville! 12’ x 15’ SPACES PRIME LOCATION JUNE 20 thru JUNE 28 DON'T MISS THIS ONE contactDEADLINE FOR SPACES ... JUNE 15, ‘81 h (616)965-596908(616 y-r)962-9050 Irr\a/a ayyTT ^Oa/a VaallititII nh Write, c/o 271 No. Helmer Rd. - Kellogg Field - Battle Creek, Mi. 49015 I\/a being spent to support transportation to E.B.I. Breakthru, and it should be apparent that the cost for these two separate tran­ sportation systems skyrockets to a total taxkpayer cost over five years amounting to more than a million dollars! “In contrast, the five vehiqle mini-system Com­ missioners adopted really turns out to be a much better deal for taxpayers,” Radant said. . “Under the County In­ centive plan we adopted, fares can be used as “local match” beginning in the third year. Using the con­ servative figure of $23,500 a year ' (10 percent of the projected annual operating cost), this means that once this figure is subtracted out, the direct county cost should be zero for the first and second years; $35,250 for the third year; and $94,000 for the fourth and subsequent years. ears. “But don’t forget that $104,000 in taxpayer dollars is already being spent yearly by the Department of Social Services, Intermediate School District and other agencies to transport clients to EBI Breakthru. Through a sub-contract with EBI the county will also be able to apply these dollars toward “local match” (note that $104,000 should cover the county’s operating cost even i the fourth and subsequent in years), stated the board chairman. “That is why I have said that all things being equal, I cannot see that there will be any need to ask county taxpayers for millage to operate the mini-system. “In no case will the burden be anywhere near as severe as that which all of us would have had to face immediately in attempting to fund the present Elderly and Handicapped system.” Radant said, but noting that the figures he has used have been approximate from the state. He said the turning point in the transportation issue was May 28 when “tthe State finally made a firm committment on the operational assistance Barry County — NASHVILLE — Auto & Farm Supply 209 N. Main St., Nashville Phone 852-9500 or 852-9501 �Th* Mapl* Vall*y N*wi, Nmhvill*. 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Armyworms are attacking crops in Barry County Athough it is “unusually early” in the growing season for armyworms to attack crops, several Barry County farmers have had their fields victimized by the destructive caterpillar-like worm. In order to stay on top of the situation, farmers in Barry County are being encouraged to check their fields for armyworms every three to four days right now, says Dave Merck, Barry County Agricultural Agent at the Extension Office. The last severe outbreak of armyworms in Barry County was three years ago “at Fair time,” he says. This year, Bob Betts of Nashville says He has had a heavy percentage of in­ festation in one of his 60-acre corn fields, across from Wheeler Marine. _ From the highest point of his corn stand, one can survey the unpatterned destruction of the invader in Betts’ no-till field where corn has been planted in wheat stubble. The armyworms have devastated a large patch of corn plus have done sporatic damage throughout the field. Armyworms also have been found in wheat on a farm in the southwest part of Barry County and in a nearby soybean field where armyworms are not nor­ mally found. “It is a cause for concern and a real reason for far­ mers to check their fields,” said Merck who added that he recently found armyworms in the garden of some friends who live near Freeport. When checking for ar­ myworms, persons should not only look for the feeding damage on crops but for droppings which look like pellets or sawdust. Ar­ myworms, themselves, may often be found hiding in the upper layer of soil near the base of a plant. Sometimes they may be spotted inside the whorl of a stalk of corn because they often feed iinside it. In theirearly stage, the worms often feed only at night. Cont. page 9— fj&Jw % Bob Betts of Nashville (left) discusses his armyworm problem with Dave Merck, agricultural agent at the Barry County Cooperative Extension office. In the fore­ ground of the photo, nearly all the corn in a large patch of this no-till field has been severely damaged — eaten to the ground by armyworms, leaving a barren appearance. (Maple Valley News photos) Sidewalk sales draw bargain hunters to Nashville Proprietor Max Kelley re-arranges the sale rack of straw hats at Kelley's Variety Store's sidewalk display. (Maple Valley News photos by Susan Hinckley) Super sidewalk sales, mostly sunny skies, and Nashville hospitality welcomed a large group of campers visiting the village over Father’s Day weekend. Some 65 units of the Michigan Travel Trailer Club had taken up tem­ porary residence at Sandyland Park camp site by noon Saturday. The sidewalk sales were a promotion planned by the Nashville Chamber of Commerce. Shoppers and browsers filled Main Street for the bargain hunting which started at noon Friday. The peak buying crowd in the downtown area came about 11 a.m. Saturday. Several of the visitors also stopped at a few well-publicized garage sales in the village. Sunny skies brought shoppers downtown Saturday morning. Entertainment shows at Sahdyland Park helped round out the weekend for the MTCC campers, who came from various points in Michigan for the outing. The next influx of visitors to Nashville is expected over Fourth of July weekend, when members of the Wolverine State Horseshoe Pitchers’ Association gather at Putnam Park for a 2-day annual competition on the courts there. Browsers and buyers had fun bargain hunting at Nashville's sidewalk sales Saturday. �Th* Maple Valley New*. Nashville, Tuesday, June 23. 1981 — Page 2 Nashville News A Coke bottle cap to which he did not attach much uportance recently netted a 100 bonus for Mrs. Ruth >eib of Nashville. She and er son have been saving Idee caps to participate in he Gold Cap promotional ontest advertised by Coea'ola company. One aspect of hat contest is to find dollar amounts printed inside the :aps. The Liebs found a 15 bap and one that they thought was worth $1. Both caps were put aside with no great urgency to send them into the firm for the reward. Finally, Mrs. Lieb submitted the caps with a note that the company owed them a total of $6 as a prize. A few weeks passed. Mrs. Lieband family enjoyed a trip to Cedar Point Amusement Park in Saridusky, Ohio. Upon their return home, imagine their surprise to open their mail and find a check from Coca­ Cola in the amount of $105. Seems that the two zeros following the $1 were dollars, not cents as Mrs. Lieb had assumed. Looking back, she says she now realizes that only dollar amounts appear on thecaps. The unsuspected “big winning” cap laid in a drawer in the Lieb home several weeks before Ruth bothered to send it in. Had she realized its true value, she says, she would not have waited so long to claim the prize. Mrs. Elizabeth Askins bf Nashville recently returned home after 2-weeks stay with her son and family, the Raymond Askins of Boyne City. Friday evening Elizabeth accompanied them to Kalamazoo to attend the graduation from Western Michigan University of her granddaughter, Rene Askins. Mrs. Marion Van Dellen, Gene Schantz and Elon Schantz, all of Grand Rapids were all-day Wednesday visitors of their brother and Iris wife, Mr. and Mrs. Austin Schantz of Nashville. Although he graduated ten years earlier, the recent Memories story of the commencement exercises of Nashville’s Class of 1931 was of great interest to Kenneth A. Meade, a former local resident now of Franklin. “You mentioned that Harold McCormick, as superin­ tendent of schools, gave out the diplomas,’’ wrote Meade. “He was a student at Michigan State Normal College (now Eastern Michigan University) when I was there. I think he received his life teaching certificate in 1925, the same year that I received my B.A. degree.” Meade also recalled another participant in the 1931 commencement program. “The graduation speaker, Horace L. Wilbur was a prof from when I took a required course in History of Education back in the winter of 1923,” noted Meade. “He was first and foremost a professor of philosophy and liked to get discussions going in his classes.” Meade recalled a Your funeral director has been trained by education, apprentice­ ship, and experience to perforin his mission with calm assurance - to counsel, to help, to reassure the bereaved family. There are decisions about the funeral ser­ vice that only the family can make - the director can only offer professional advice when requested. 'Voqt- FUNEtytL DIRECTORS 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. a.m. p.m 219 Washington St., Nashville UNITED METHODIST CHURCH North State, Nashville A.M. Worship. 9:45 a.m. Sunday School .. 11a.m. REV. LEONARD PUTNAM •joocaaar 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. p.m. PASTOR PAUL L. BOGER CHURCH OF THE NAZARENE 301 Fuller St., Nashville TO Sunday School . 9:45 a.m. Sunday School .. a.m. Sunday: Sunday: A.M. Worship 10:45 a.m. A.M. Worship ..11 a.m. P.MM. YWouthh Siervice 76 p.m. P.M. Worship ... 7 p.m. P P.M. Worship ... 7 p.m. Wednesday Evening Wednesday Bible Study & Worship................. 7 p.m. Prayer Meeting .. 7 p.m. REV. J. G. BOOMER few unusual’ research projects assigned by Prof. Wilbur in his IHistory of Education course - one being to define the J word “in­ dividual.” Meade said it took some six weeks of meeting four class hours each week to arrive at a satisfactory definition. “To this day I do not remember what we arrived at as the meaning of individual or what it had to do with the progress that had been made in education up to 1923 when I took the course, ” added Meade. “But Prof. Wilbur was a fine, intelligent and friendly gentleman and I am sure that as a graduation speaker he did a good job, as he had quite a sense of humor and was impressive to students.” On another topic, Meade wrote that he had enjoyed the recent Memories piece on the Thornapple Lake resort. “The Meade family always held its reunion there when I was a boy and I have many fine recollections of those occasions,” he con­ cluded. Recent weekend guests of Mrs. Illa Steward of Nash­ ville were her daughter and son-in-law, Carol and Russell Atherton of Wilmore, Kentucky. Carol was in town to attend the 5-year reunion of MVHS Class of ‘76, held June 13. Her husband recently graduated from Theological Ashbury Seminary in Wilmore, receiving his degree on May 24. In August, he expects to begin serving a Michigan pastorate of the Free Methodist Church. Sunday Visitors at the Steward home during the Atherton’s stay, were Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth Holden and family of Charlotte and Mr. and Mrs. Durwood Steward and girls of Delton. Mr. and Mrs. Leo (Grace) Marisch of rural Nashville attended the graduation Saturday, June 13, from Michigan State University of their daughter, Sharon Jury of Eaton Rapifls. She received a Bachelor of -Science Degree in Physical Education. Attending the commencement in East Lansing with Mr. and Mrs. Marisch were their daughter, Twilla Gibbons of Dowling, owng, and an Sharon aron ’s husband, Steve. Unable to attend the event, because she was en route to her new job in Washington, D.C., was the Marisch’s daughter Cindy, who' recently ac- cepted a position with the Central Intelligence Agency. Also a past MSU graduate with an honors degree in math, Cindy will have duties involving the inspection of aerial photographs for defense purposes. Saturday evening callers at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Leo Marisch were their son Gary, his wife Tanya, and their children, Scott and Sandra, of Holt. The youngsters remained with their grandparents for a week’s stay. Howard and Leona Van Delic of Dowling were Wednesday evening supper guests of her aunt, Mrs. Nellie Moon of Nashville. Mr. and Mrs. Russell (Barbara) Mix of rural Nashville recently returned from a 23-day European tour which included a flight from Chicago to London, a hovercraft crossing of the English Channel to France, and a 3,800-mile continental bus excursion. The' Mixes were in a group of 20, most Chicago area residents, who made the guided trip. In London, they saw the traditional sights: Big Ben, Picadilly Circus, West­ minister Abbey, and St. Paul’s Cathedral, scene of the upcoming royal wedding. By bus they went to Ramsgate for the crossing to Calis, France, then a second bus took them through Belgium to Amsterdam, Holland, where they enjoyed a canal ride to visit two quaint Dutch villages at the Zuider Zee. Next, the tour went into Germany, with stops at Frankfort and Cologne. There was a cruise on the Rhine to see the many' castles and vineyards lining the river, and a stop at Munich to visit the old walled cities of Rothenburg and Heidenhein. Also at Munich they toured Mad Ludwig’s castle and hunting lodge. Proceeding by bus to Salzburg, Austria, they stopped at Mozart’s home, then wentt on to Vienna, where they stayed two nights on the Danube and danced to Strass waltzes at the Waltz Wein. Proceeding to Venice, Italy, the tourists rode a vaporetto (small boat)'in the canal city arid saw San Marcos Square. On to Rome,, stops were made at the coliseum, the forum and other ancient ruins. A tour of St. Peter’s Square and the Sistine Chapel at the Vatican City was a highlight. Next stop .was Florence, Italy, center of the Renaissance. On to Switzerland, the group visited Interlochen and Lucerne and made an ex­ cursion via cog rail and cable cars to the 10,000-ft. snow-capped 'top of Mt. Titilus. Next stop was Dijon France, famous for its. mustard, and then to Paris, to see the Mona Lisa and other works of art at the Louvre. Notre Dame Cathedral and the Eiffel Tower also were on the itinerary. From Paris the group flew back to London, and later boarded an 8-hour 40-minute non-stop flight back to Chicago. Except forr two sporadically rainy days in London, the Mixes’ European trip was blessed with unusually sunny and mild 70 to 80-degree weather. The excursion was extremely interesting and informative, with plenty off history to be absorbed. The tour guide was a native of England but spoke four languages. The bus driver was French. Accomodations were good, though they found restaurant food to be rather high in cost and scant in portions throughout Europe. There were good pastries pastries available available everywhere; and the ice cream in Italy was excellent. The Mixes also noted the conservative way of life in Europe: hayfields are raked not once, but twice; front lawns are converted to gardens, etc. All in all, the Mixes rate it a very successful trip. No one became ill on food or water (bottled water was carried most of the time), and the bus was very roomy and -comfortable. Altogether, they estimate they walked about 100 miles oh various ex­ cursions. The Builders Class of the local United Methodist Church will meet Wed­ nesday, June 24, at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Max Kelley at Middle Lake near Hastings, The event will feature a 7 p.m. potluck picnic dinner. Leonard Shull of Nashville is in Barry County Medical Care Facility, at the time of this report, following a brief hospitalization at Pennock, On the Sunday before his confinement, Mr. and Mrs. Gaylord Dennis of Howell were Sunday visitors of Mr. and Mrs. Shull. A Saturday caller was Mrs. Mildred Hill of Charlton Park Road. AREA CHURCH SCHEDULES p. m.Youth Fellowship Sunday ............6 p.m. PASTOR RANDY REED Bible Study Thur.. 8 p.m. TRINITY FULL GOSPEL CHURCH By Susan Hinckley REV. RICHARD WADSWORTH UNITED METHODIST CHURCH South Main, Vermontville Adult Sunday School ... 10:30 a.m. Church Service.. 11 a.m. 110 S. Main, Vermontville 6043 Scott Rd. (M-79) REV. DAVE FLEMING Sun. A.M. Worship .9:15 Sunday School...... 10:15 -oooooo- 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 FIRST CDNGREGATIONAL CHURCH PEACE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH OF BARRYVILLE NASHVILLE BAPTIST CHURCH Sunday Mass . 9:30 a.m. Holy Day Masses celebrated at 7:00 p.m. the evening before REV. ROBERT CONSANI ASSEMBLY OF GOD CHURCH 803 Reed St., Nashville Sunday School .. 10 Sunday: A.M. Worship .. 11 Evening Worship . 7 Wednesday Evening: Prayer Meeting .. 7 PROFESSIONAL BUSINESS DIRECTORY LIMESTONE & MARL (Delivered and Spread) CRANEWORK • Drainage Ditches • Farm Ponds DARRELL HAMILTON Rt 3, NMHVILU PH. 852-9691 FOR PROFESSIONAL INSURANCE PLANNING Ca//..,> THE HECKER AGENCY 225 N. MAIN - NASHVILLE PHONE 852-9680 VERMONTVILLE VILLAGE COUNCIL MEETINGS 1st 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 TESTI! Reasonable Fees!! (517)852-9564 — NASHVILLE — Ask for Dan 11 MAPLEGROVE BIBLE CHURCH Church School. 9:30 a.m. Church Worship. 11 a.m. (Nursery Care Available) Fellowship Time After Worship. REV. MOLLY TURNER Mrs. Glenda Hardenburg and children, Sarah and Roger Lee, of Eagle, were Thursday afternoon callers on her grandmother, Mrs. Bertha Becker of Nashville. The Mayo-Evans Birthday Club staged their annual Sunshine Party, June 11, at the Riverside- Cafe in Bellevue. Twenty-one members and guests were present for the delicious noon dinner of swiss steak. Later, President Loretta Gardner conducted a business meeting. The club agreed that for upcoming meetings, they will have putluck dinners instead of having the hostess furnish the meal. Each person will bring their own table service and a dish to pass; hostesses will furnish rolls and drink. Officers elected for the 1981­ 82 year are: Grace Ritchie, president; Mary Linsley, vice president; Vanessa Carpenter, secretary; and Una Callahan, treasurer. Names were drawn for the 1981-82 Secret Pals, and those of the past year were revealed. New members welcomed into the club are Pat Burd and Marion Hamilton. The organization voted that any past member is automatically invited to a.m. a.m. p.m. p.m. REV. ROBERT G. TAYLOR 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 .. 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 Sgmpsel... Special Prayer for your needs �The Maple ValleyNews, Nashville, Tuesday, June 23, 1981 — Page 3 MWSI MMKUd 108 SUM HR itk mm' HK£ ! H IQMUl MUD tide kitaiii E.’ WH IB I d attend any future meetings as an honorary guest. Hostesses were named for each meeting of the up­ coming year. At the Sun­ shine Party, gifts were won by Lorene Loomis, Jennie Treat, Laura Lee Kelly and Karen Smith. Mr. and Mrs. Dick (Shire) Johncock and sons of Nash­ ville entertained Sunday, June 14, for a family picnic and cookout at their home in honor of the birthday of his sister, Mrs. Suzy Corkwell of Nashville. Present for -the occasion were Tom and Janet Thornton of Assyria Road; Mrs. Gloria Johncock and Doug, of Nashville; and Larry and Suzy Corkwell and daughters, Lisa and Becky Sue, local, and his nieces, Jill and Angie Christie of Hastings, who soon will be moving to Austin, Texas. Pastor and Mrs. Roger Claypool and children, Barbara and little Rog, former local residents now of Abingdon, Virginia, arrived Thursday for a visit With local friends and relatives. A hectic but happy time had been the ten days from June 5-15 for Mr. and Mrs. M. Dewey (Mary) Castelein, Jr. of Nashville. First, Dewey’s father, Melvin D., Sr., arrived from Florida with his son George and Barbara Castelein of Orlando. AH were present for Sunday dinner. The elder Mr. Castelein remained here for an extended visit while the George Casteleins stayed in the area through this week’s World Hot Air Balloon Championship events in Battle Creek. Visitors June 6 of Mary, Dewey and his father were Mr. and Mrs. James Sim­ monds and Mrs. Elizabeth Gunther of Wayne, and the latter’s father, Bill Bailly of Holly. Mr. Bailly and the elder Mr. Castelein worked together 42 years on the old Michigan Central (New York Central) railroad while their BE'SjTi on SWIMMING POOLS IN THE . COUNTY! 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Friday, the latter and her parents, Dick and Joan Me Cullom of Califon, New Jersey, visited the Castleleins and enjoyed a family barbeque with Mary Ruth Gould and Mildred Gould and family. Tami Frisbee of Florida was an afternoon caller. Jill Me Cullom stayed until Satur­ day night with her grand­ parents, the Casteleins, before her departure for Lackland Air Force Base, San Antonio, Texas, where she has enlisted in the USAF. Her step-brother Ken Mundt has joined the U. S. Marines and will depart this week for Camp Pendelton, Calif. Saturday callers at the Castelein home included Mrs. Janet Hoekstra and daughters, Kristi and Sherry, and the latter’s baby, Ronald Cash III, all of Grand Rapids. Evening visitors were Dick and Joan McCullom and her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Ralph Baser of Lansing. Mary Ruth Gould returned to Lansing with them and departed Sunday morning for the East Coast with the McCulloms. Mr. and Mrs. Gilbert (Peggy) Corkins of Nash­ ville entertained at an indoor picnic Sunday afternoon, June 15, in honor of her niece and family: Kay and David Ludington and children, Jennifer and Robert, of New Hartford, New York. Twenty-five were present for the occasion. Those at­ tending came from Battle Creek, BeHevue, Barryton, Constantine, Delton, Hastings and Nashville. Sunday evening through Tuesday guests of Mr. and Joan and Homer Winegar STANTON’S REAL ESTATE fci^rfl cr :■ > ag agfi VERMONTVILLE NASHVILLE 726-0181 852-1717 Are you thinking of making a change? Now is the time to... MAKE YOUR MOVE” WE HAVE: • Country Homes (with 1-10 acres) G*V® IB® C®” * iiph iihii f1 yi*^ y ^1 REALTOR • Homes in Nashville • Homes in Vermontville • Cottages on the Lake • FARMS (large and small) • Vacant Land and Building Lots (some with woods and/or water) • Businesses and Commercial Buildings JOAN & HOMER WINEGAR (home... 726-0223) ____________GRI ASSOC. BROKER 4 Mrs. Fred (Marguerite) Ackett of Nashville were her son and his wife: Mr. and Mrs. David Satterlee of Karsen’s Island, Mich. The Satterlees were in this area to attend funeral service at Charlotte for her brother. Many Nashville folks were to be among the anticipated quarter-minion attendants at the World Hot-Air Balloon Championship in Battle Creek this past weekend. More details later. The Nashville United Methodist Women wiH travel to Grand Rapids, July 1, to visit the U. M. Community House, a neighborhood center located in the south portion of the city. The local ladies will take provisions and athletic equipment to the facility. Vacation Bible School is in session this week at the Nashville United Methodist Church. The 9:00 to 11:30 a.m. daily sessions are based on the theme of the Beatitudes. The school will conclude with a 7 p.m. program Friday evening, June 26, at the church. Mr. and Mrs. Erwin Bruce of Battle CretK were Saturday luncheon guests of Mr. and Mrs. Vern Hawblitz of Nashville. Wednesday afternoon callers were Mr. and Mrs. John Brake of Bell Road, near Lake Odessa, cousins to the Hawblitzes. Three new books recently donated to Putnam Public Library by John and Ruth Hughes of Nashville, proprietors of Books, Etc., a Hastings bookstore, are Bitter Harvest, a true story of the discovery of the PPB disaster, written by Sandra and Frederic Halbert, on whose large Battle Creek area dairy farm the problem was first pinpointed; Back Bay, a novel1'by William Martin, with an historic setting in Massachusetts and Washington, D.C., starting in the days of George Washington; and Recovery by Steven L. Thompson, a spy novel set in East Ger­ many. Miss Joanne De Long of Nashville, bride-elect of Robert Peurach of Detroit, will be honored at a bridal shower this evening, Tuesday, June 23, at 7 p.m. at the Nashville Baptist Church. The couple wiH be married Saturday. Recent visitors of Mr. and Mrs. Adolph Douse, Jr. of Nashville were his sister, Theresa, and her husband, Harold Voelker of St. Petersburg, Florida. The Voelkers were in Michigan visiting family and friends. She is a former local resident. After last week’s column was prepared with the item about the death of Maynard Knoll, we also received notice from his cousin Edna KnoH Williams, a former local resident now of East Leroy and a faithful Maple Valley News subscriber. A graduate here with the Class of ‘25, Maynard passed away June 1 at PlainweU. He lived at Gun Lake. “He had both legs off, but a pleasant guy despite his handicap,” wrote Mrs. Williams. “He went fishing, got himself in his float boat, and always had fish to clean.” (In later life, Maynard was in a wheelchair after having both legs-amputated due to cir­ culatory problems.) Minor traffic accidents have resulted in two recent calls to the Nashville am­ bulance. The unit was summoned north of town about 5:30 p.m. Tuesday, after a rear-end coUision anxiously awaiting the arrival of their 7 lb. 10 oz. grandson and his parents are Mrs. Arlene Me Crimmon of Nashville; Floyd Me Crimmon of Charlotte; and ma ternal greatgrandmother, Mrs. Oneta Laurent, local. Mrs. Laurent is excited about the birth of two great­ grandchildren within the past two weeks! In addition to Justin Me Crimmon, Mrs. Laurent is pleased to an­ nounce the arrival of a great­ granddaughter: Heidi Ruth Wilkins born June 16 at involving two pickup trucks occurred near the in­ tersection ofM-66 and Coats Grove Road. Neither driver was local; one was tran­ sported to Pennock Hospital for treatment of injuries. At 8:30 p.m. Wednesday, a car­ motorcycle accident near the C-Store at North Main and Reed Street, necessitated the ambulance being called out to transport the cyclist, Danny Hoffman, to Pennock Hospital for treatment of reportedly minor injuries. According to local officials, a car west­ bound on Reed Street collided with the cycle Hoffman was driving nor­ thbound on M-66. As this report was being prepared about 10:15 a.m. Friday, the Nashville ambulance again was summoned to a reported accident at the intersection of M-66 and Coats Grove Road. Additional details later. A baby shower set for 7 p.m. Thursday, June 25, at the Nashville Baptist Church will honor Rev. and Mrs. Alan (“Butch”) Me. Com­ mon of Camdenton, Missouri, on the birth June 9 of a son, Justin Andrew. The Me Crimmons are expected in Nashville for a visit with family and friends here. Proud grandparents Pennock Hospital. She is the daughter of Timothy and Ruth Wilkins of Hastings. Coincidentally, little Heidi also weighed in at 7 lbs. 10 ozs. as did Justin Me Crimmon, and both babies were exactly 20*£” long. 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Eaton Federal yS Mfr and Loan FOUR CONVENIENT LOCATIONS TO SERVE YOU HOME OFFICE - CHARLOTTE, MICHIGAN Nashville, Michigan • Eaton Rapids, Michigan ■ Olivet, Michigan �The Maple Valley News, Nashville, Tuesday, June 23, 1981 — Page 4 Nashville was once a large wool-buying center A century ago, Nashville was a top wool-buying center of the state. The ups and downs of the wool market filled May-June issues of the early Nashville News. For the enjoyment of presentday readers, we present several of these seasonal excerpts of the past: June 26, 1874... “A record amount of wool appealed on the Nashville market Saturday. Most of it sold for 45 cents to 46 cents per pound.” June 16, 1876... “Due to rumdrs of high .prices, wool has been slow in coming in, but Ainsworth & Brooks have bought several nice clips this week, paying as high as 28 cents.” June 21, 1878... “Wool has been coming in at a lively rate, with the average price of 31 cents a pound being paid. J. W. Powles has his Nashville Carding Mill in operation and is employing three men.” (Powles, who according to the News, did A century ago, when Nashville was a wool-buying center of the state, J. W. Powles built this new carding mill. It was a thriving industry running 120 spindles when he relocated his business into these new quarters in August 1881. The building still stands on Church Street, just east of the Azor Leedy home. The mill was converted in 1898 into a woodworking plant by Will Shields, who built the Leedy home in 1902. Later, the mill became the first home of the Farmers' Cooperative Creamery, when that association was formed here in 1914, and served in that role until the creamery was moved to the Sherman Street plant in 1929. LAKE ODESSA FAIR June 30 thru July 5,1981 ★ TUESDAY, JUNE 30 ★ SENIOR CITIZENS* DAY... K Off Grandstand 100 p.B. 100 p.m. 1-6 pJS. 7:30 p.m. Goat Show - Livestock Barn Area Dog Obedience Show - in front of grandstand Midway Madness (5 hrs. of rides for $3.50) Speed Horse Racing ★ WEDNESDAY. JULY 1 ★ Grand Marshal Day (Clare Pickens) 1000 a.m. 1000 SJR. 10 a.m. on . 1100 un. 12:00 Noon 2:00 p.n. 6: 00 p.n. Midway Opens (Cash in coupons today I) Grand Parade to the Fairgrounds (prizes awarded) Mr. Bubbles the Clown (Midway) — or immediately following parade - Bicycle Races Pet Parade in Show Barn (prizes awarded) Heavyweight Horse Pull (Grandstand) 4-Wheel Drive & Mini-Mod. Pull ★ THURSDAY, JULY 2 ★ 100 p.n. 100 p.n. 1:00 p.n. 7: 00 p.n. Midway Opens Harness Racing Livestock Judging - Beef. Swine, Sheep in Show Barn State Championship Light Horse Pull ★ FRIDAY, JULY 3 ★ 9: 00 a.n. Dairy Judging In the Show Barn 12:30 pun. Horse Show (Parking Area) 100 p.n. 100 p.n. 1:00 p.n. 4-8 p.n. 600 p.n. Midway Opens Harness Racing Demonstrations (Youth Building) Mr. Bubbles the Clown (Midway) Tractor Pulling ★ SATURDAY, JULY 4* 10: 00 aJR. Youth Tractor Driving Contest (Infield) 1:00 p.n. 1:00 p.n. 100 pJR. 4-0 p.n. 500 p.n. 7:30 p.n. 10:30 pjr. Midway Opens Harness Racing Youth Clown Contest Mr. Bubbles the Clown (Midway) Ox Roast Speed Horse Racing Fireworks ★ SUNDAY, JULY 3 - Children’s Day ★ 100 p.m. 100 p.n. 1:30 p.n. 7:30 pjR. 10:30 p.n. Midway Opens Harness Racing Children's Games & Contests Demolition Derby Fireworks “notneed to take a back seat for any competitor in the business,” charged 10 cents per popnd, or 12 cents “where he furnishes oil.”) May 30, 1879... “Charles Dunham of Maple Grove was the first to bring in wool to Nashville. He hauled in 46 fleeces Saturday morning and received top price of 29 cents a pound.” May 7. 1881... “J. W. Powles has commenced the maiden work on his new carding mill on Mill Street. (1980 note: This was on present-day Church Street, between State and Queen.) the manufactory will be 30 x 43 feet, two stories high, with an addition of 16 x 40 feet.” May 28, 1881... “Sheep are being driven to the cotes by the riverside, to have their coats cleansed, preparatory to being shorn. June 11, 1881... “The new woolen mill will be completed about August 1 and will run 120 spindles.” June 8, 1881... “Ainsworth & Brooks .-on Wednesday of this week bought more than 8,000 pounds of wool: Largest single purchase was a clip weighing 1,300 pounds, brought in by A. G. Kent of Assyria.” June 25, 1881... “On Tuesday of this week Ain­ sworth & Brooks paid out more than $3,600 for wool, and close to that amount was paid by small buyers. Nash­ ville continues to be the wool buyer center of the state and some sellers have been coming from as far away as Marshall. The average price paid during the last week has been close to 35 cents per pound.” July 16, 1881... “Powles’ machinery for his new spinning and carding mill is being installed as rapidly as possible and Nashville’s newest industry will be a’running by the end of next week.” June 24, i881...“On the 16th, William Harding of Maple Grove sheared in eight hours time, 143 pounds of wool from 19 yearlings belonging to H. T. Miller. This is an average of over 71& pounds per head. Ten of them have had lambs. He also sheared Miller’s buck which clipped 22 pounds.” May 27, 1898... “Prices have fluctuated considerably during the last two weeks, most noticeable changes being drops in prices of wheat and wool. The wheat market is now hovering around a dollar and wool has dropped to 15 cents. Both are items important to local farmers and there is a feeling akin to depression among our rural population.” May 19, 1899... “The wool market is in full swing and fleeces are bringing from 12 to 17 cents a pound, un­ washed, and.up to 25 cents for washed.” June 8, 1900... “The wool Shearing sheep in the early days required plenty of manpower. Working in 1910 to trim Vic Furniss' flock on the banks of the Thornapple River in Nashville are, from left: Guy Hummel; his father, Jim Hummel; ana Jim's son, Fay (small boy near tree); Furniss; Subrey Murray and Ed Feighner. With two rigs, the Hummel-Feighner team could trim close to 100 sheep in a working day; received 10 to 15 cents per head. Tripod-based rigs, braced against trees, were hand cranked to power attached shears. (Rigs later were gasoline-powered.) Fleece was placed on a large board, formed into bales and tied with string. Trimming rigs traveled from farm to farm, but some owners of small flocks clipped their sheep with hand shears. (Photo loaned, courtesy Dorothy Hummel Martlch) market in Nashville has been Furniss shipped his season’s something fierce during the buy of wool Monday, last, week and a large amounting to about 30,000 amount of wool has been pounds. Altogether, better marketed. The price has than 1,000,000 pounds of wool ranged as high as 28 cents a has been bought in Nashville this spring, the price pound for washed wool.” June 7, 1901... “The wool ’averaging pretty close to 17 market remains strong and cents a pound for medium active locally, with prices wool.” May 27, 1904... “Wool is ranging from ten to fifteen arriving lively and is cents a pound.” May 23, 1902... “Nashville bringing as high as-23 cents a has a hot party of wool pound." May 25, 1905... “Wool buyers in action this spring. Among the biggest operators prices this spring are the highest within memory, are John Furniss, H. E. short staple wool, bringing 23 Downing and Flav Feighner, all ofwhom are paying one to to 25 cents and top prices five cents higher than buyers ranging up to 32 cents a pound. Nashville is fast in neighboring towns.” June 20, 1902... John becoming recognized as the Nashville league standings Girls Pee-Wee Eaton Federal Big Geo. Store M.V. Jay-Cee’s WL 2 0 1 1 0 2 • Boys Pee-Wee WL Keith Prong Builder’s Village Inn Cafe M.V. Jay-Cee’s Power’s Lacy Carl’s Supermarket 3 ° 2 1 1 2 1 2 1 1 02 (Tiedl) 0 2 (Tiedl) The kids have been playing for two weeks now and they are looking good, if you have not been to their games, you are missing some good sports action. The games at Fuller School are Monday through Thursday and on the oid ball diamond downtown the little league girls play Tuesdays and Thursdays. we are not on strike! Nashville Hardware best wool market in this part of the state.” May 17, 1906... “As usual, Nashville is headquarters for wool buying, and ship­ ments have been coming in at a great rate the last week or so; The price is up to 28 cents, with plenty of com­ petition between the three big local buyers and several smaller operators.” May 2, 1907... “Sheep shearing has begun and the market will open in a few days. Nashville will, as usual, be the best wool market around here; there will be several buyers in the market.” May 9, 1907 1907... “The local wool market is getting lively. F. J. Feighner, John Furniss, B. B. Downing and H. E. Downing are in the field­ buying and prices range from 22 to 27 cents. The quality of wool this year is said to be somewhat below the average, which affects the price somewhat, there being comparatively few fancy fleeces.” Maple Valley Athletic Boosters BINGO MAPLEWOOD SCHOOL Vermontville THURSDAYS... 7:00 p.B. 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MAIN, VERMONTVILLE — PHONE 726-0330 �The Maple Valley News, Nashville, Tuesday, June 23, 1981 — Page 5 Local youth participates in Farm Bureau citizenship seminar Paula Johnson of Ver­ montville participated in the 18th annual Michigan Farm Bureau Young People’s Citizenship Seminar held June 15 -19 at Albion College. She was among some 220 Michigan high school juniors and seniors involved in the five-day seminar sponsored by the Michigan Farm Bureau and county Farm Bureaus. “The seminar provides the students with the op­ portunity to work with outstanding specialists in studying the American way of life, people and govern­ ments around the world, the M free enterprise system and allows them to participate in political party activities,” according to Robert G. Craig, Citizenship Seminar chairman. “It was a hard working, study program,” Craig said, “which included presen­ tations by nationally known speakers, discussion workshops and mock elec­ tions, with time for social activities as well.” Speakers at this year’s MFB Citizenship Seminar included' Robert Vander Laan, state Senate Republican leader, Grand Rapids; Evan MacFarlane,, chief assistant prosecutor, Eaton County; Charles VanEaton, professor, Division of Economics & Business Administration, Hillsdale College; Dr. Clifton Ganus, president, Harding University, Searcy, Arkansas; William S. Ballenger, . director, Michigan Department of Licensing and Regulation; Dr. John Furbay, world traveler and author; Maria Schultz, Ukranian refugee and now naturalized U.S. citizen living in St. Joseph; and Vic Verchereau, 1979­ 1980 president of Michigan Future Farmers of America. Re presenting Eaton County at the Seminar were, left to right, Cyndi Briggs, of Charlotte; lotte; Douglas Craig, of Lansing; Shirley Freeman, of Charlotte; and Paula Johnson, of Vermontville. Brand-Furlong are united ’Xt *Hg ^n *<W <W JO ? Sil* The Nashville Baptist Church was the setting of an April 25th wedding uniting Debora Beth Brand, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Charles G. Brand of Ver­ montville and Ross LaFleur Furlong, son of Mr. Kenneth Furlong of Vermontville and Mrs. Virginia Cox of Houston, Texas. Pastor Lestor DeGroot officiated over the double ring candle light ceremony. >3*J? “O1 *<S; i ag$ ■ WiH| ‘iSiHj; ihi* J*1^ !«i 65^ ** ■U ^'-ste^h JlW,lil * E. -^aniii L '^■?BU paSHtfei ^Wfipi _ || aiitsHur ^.‘ i.wniE p ”2 itptasr xaiK^iiw’ , 2 tefffeE.’' 1 ill 6A.M.to4P.M. — DAILY— and... 7 P.M. to 10 P.M. ---- DAILY— for... ICECREAM and SHORT ORDERS! SATURDAY... 7 a.m. -4 p.m. SUNDAY... 7 a.m. - 2 p.mK (flexible) 174 S. MAIN, VERMONTVILLE Phone 726-1040 The bride was escorted to the altar by her father. She wore a full length traditir nal gown of chantilly lace over satin with a queen ann neck line and a chapel length train, and a floor length veil. The bride’s bouquet was a cascade arrangement of burgundy and dusty pink tea roses with angel lace, as was the flower girl’s basket. The bridesmaids and the maid of honor all wore lavender floor length gowns and carried lace fans with an arrangement of apple blossoms and tea roses which matched the bride’s. Brenda Fisher, friend of the bride, assisted as maid of honor. Bridesmaids were Tammy Bush, sister of the bride, Dawn Esch, cousin of the bride, Ann* Cheeseman, friend of the bride. Dawn Brand, sister of the bride, served as flower girl and junior bride. Scott Symond, friend of the groom served as best man. Groomsmen were David Brand, brother, of the bride, Jim Walton and Jim Mat­ tern, friends of the groom. Scott Furlong, brother of the groom, served as ring bearer and junior groom. Ushers were Randy Grant, brother-in-law of the groom, and Scott Fodor, cousin of the bride. Mr. and Mrs. Bert Fodor, aunt and uncle of the bride were host and hostess. Special music was presented by Kent Bowden of East Lansing and Jan Cooper of Nashville. Following the ceremony, there.was a dinner reception held at Kadel Hall in Charlotte. The en­ tertainment was provided by Kent and Sue Bowden of East Lansing, Michigan. Sue entertained with a chalk art drawing of the bride and groom while her husband, Kent, entertained with song and music during and following the drawing. The hall was decorated with a fountain cake made by Mrs. Donald Symonds of Nashville, all flowers and arrangements were made by the bride and her mother. Showers were given by Mrs. Judith Esch, aunt of the bride; the groom’s sisters: Cynthia Grant, Teresa Furlong, Linda Furlong, Debra Vandiver; and the Nashville Baptist Church ladies. The couple will reside at Norfolk, Virginia. (photo supplied) State dog show entry deadline nears by Nancy Diuble Thelen, 4-H Youth Agent Eaton County youths have until July 1 to enter in the Michigan4-H Dog Show. The 4-H members and their dogs will compete in-a variety of classes including tracking, obedience, showrtranship and Leader Dog puppy classes. The State Show will be held at Michigan State University on July 18. “The dog show gives young people a chance to demonstrate the skills they’ve learned and taught their animals through the 4­ H dog project,” explains Nancy Diuble Thelen, Eaton County 4-H Youth Agent. Action - Ads ATTENTION WORKING PARENTS: Wanted - baby­ sitting jobs for the summer by two girls, 17 and 16, in your home our ours. Nash­ ville area. Phone 852-9805, Nashville. (6-30) Obedience classes will evaluate each dog’s ability to perform such skills as jumping hurdles and obeying simple comands. Tracking classes will test the dog’s skill of following a scent on a complicated course. Owners whose dogs complete the course suc­ cessfully will be awarded tracking certificates. Showmanship classes will give 4-H members an op­ portunity to demonstrate how well their dogs are trained and conditioned. In addition to obedience, tracking and showmanship classes, special divisions for Leader Dog puppies are also Nashville VFW 8260 * DANCE * SATURDAY, JUNE 27 Music by... FLASHBACK SEPTIC TANK CLEANING: Approved by Michigan Department of Health. Call Menzo Howe, Charlotte.Phone 543-0173. (tfn) 9:30 P.M. to 1:30 A.M. Members & Guests Food in Kitchen THE snm015AV -.UPSTART The Stihl® 015AV with its Anti-Vibration system is one of the toughest, most popular chain saws in the world. That's because it's one upstart that always starts up. As an option you can get a no-maintenance, never-out-of-adjustment, high voltage Electronic Ignition system for even faster start-ups. STIH12 $20995 The World's Largest Selling Chain Saw. Get it while we've got it from: with 14" bar »214M... . with 16" bar 105 N/. Main St., HARDWARE ^ Phone 945-9554 for ACTION-ADS planned. “Young people competing in the Leader Dog puppy classes will demonstrate how well their animals have learned the basic skills they’ll need later to become Leader Dogs for the Blind,” explains Thelen., The dog show is free and open to the public. The show, to be held in MSU’s Livestock Pavilion, will begin at 9 a.m. For entry form and more information about the show or other 4-H activities, contact Nancy Thelen at the Eaton County Cooperative Extension Service office, or call 543-2310 or 645-2351. g Nashville Phone 852-0713 �The Maple Valley New*. Nashville. Tuesday, June 23,1981 — Page 6 Bluegrass and country music on stage at Charlton Park, Sunday A day-long show of bluegrass, country and progressive country music is lined up for folks who “Come out and breathe the fresh music” at Charlton Park’s seventh annual Thornapple Music Festival, Sunday, June 28. The show takes place in the park’s natural am­ phitheater, centered in an Historical Village of the late 1800’s. The music starts at 11 a.m. and continues through 4:30 p.m. Taking the stage will be: It a.m. to noon Home Grown Grass Noon to 1 p.m. — Iowa Rose ’n riff raff 1 p.m. to 1:30 p.m. — Carol Johnson 1: 30 p.m. to 2:30 p.m. Midwest 2: 30 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. — Bosom Buddies 3: 30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. — Sweet Corn String Band. A special feature wil be the Drain, Eaton County doggers, who will dance for several songs. Folks in the audience for the festival generally bring a lawn chair or a blanket to spread on the village green, pack a picnic lunch and relax in the summer sunshine as they listen to the music. The park also features a beach and recreation area, which includes nature trails, a boat launch and picnic areas. Tickets for the Thornapple 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. For more in­ formation, phone (616) 9453775. A Second festival is scheduled for August 2. Vermontville Council minutes The Vermontville Village Council met in regular session Thursday, May 7, 1981 at 7:30 p.m. in the Public Library. PRESENT: Aldrich, Fox, Hale, Lewis. ABSENT: Trumble, Wineman. Minutes of the April 2 meeting were read. Hale asked to have the phrase “Maple Syrup Corporation paying for one service of dumpster” deleted - service was not needed. Motion to accept as corrected by Hale, support by Lewis. AU ayes. Motion carried. Minutes of the April 4 and 6 “closed meetings” were read. Motion by Fox, support by Hale to approve as read. All ayes. Motion carried. Treasurer’s report was read. Motion to accept as read by Hale, support by Lewis. All ayes. Motion carried. Wawiernia, - representing the Fire Dept., asked per­ mission to block South Main St. and West Alley at West First St. for a street dance to be held by Fire Dept. Motion by Fox, support by Lewis to grant permission to the Fire Dept, to block off South Main St. and West Alley at West First St. for a street dance sponsored by Fire Dept. All ayes. Motion carried. Pres. Mason named Bill Fox as President Pro-tem for 81-82 - balance of com­ mittees to be named at June 4 meeting. Motion by Fox, support by Hale to trade property described as: 1A along E side of Scipio Creek SW of road in W x/-i of NW */4 1 A. The Village HAIR PORT Beauty Shop STYLES t CUTS for .. MEN, WOMEN & CHILDREN “I’m Back”... soys Jodi Spicer Friday Mornings & Evenings by appointment ONLY!! 726-0257 Hours: Mon.-Fri. 8:30 to 4:30 470 E. Main St., Vermontville Janice Baker, ________Owntr Mercury Has It All... Go Power Fish Power Durable | Dependable Economical Quiet The whole family will enjoy the ride I Wheeler Marine M-66, South of Nashville PHONE 852-9609 Hours: 9:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. Daily, Closed Sundays Sec. 20, T3N, R6W. Vermontville Twp. with Trowbridge property (W 70 feetofthatpartoflotsll& 12 lying east of the alley, except south 24 feet of lot 12. O P block 18, Village of Ver­ montville; and North 50 ft. of east 80 ft. of lot 11, O P block 18.) barring legal opposition. All ayes. Motion carried. Sgt. James Fawcett presented the monthly Police report. Motion by Hale, support by Fox to make a designated area available for Police parking only on the East side of Main St. All ayes. Motion carried. Bills were presented. Motion by Fox, support by Hale to pay bills from the proper funds. All ayes. Motion carried. Discussion of Village Fire Dept, expenses... Clerk to check with Twp. Clerk. Bidswere opened on Motor Grader and Salt Spreader: Motor grader James Carl, $201.51. Motor grader - Sid. Green. Motor grader - R & F In­ dustries, $403.00. Motor grader Larry O’Dell, $500. Salt Spreader - Andrew Wawiernia, $10.00. Motion by Hale, support by Lewis to reject all bids for the Motor Grader. All ayes. Motion carried. Motion by Hale, support by Aldrich to accept bid for salt spreader. All ayes. Motion carried. Fox discussed plans for Mayor Exchange Day, May 18 agenda was read. Correspondence from ex­ changing Capac were read. Fourteen will be attending the exchange at Capac. Motion by Lewis, support by Fox to pay K. Furlong’s scraper blade, bolts, tax and gas costs for grading ballfields. All ayes. Motion carried. Discussion for Ordinance No. 22 violations. Police Dept, to enforce same. Motion by Lewis to pur­ chase 5 “Speed Radartimed” signs, support by Fox. 3 ayes, 1 nay. Motion carried. Discussion of placing a book in the library in memory of Kenyon Peabody, fortner Councilman. Clerk to contact librarian. Aldrich led discussion of painting water tower. Clerk to contact Wms. & Works for names of reputable com­ panies. Motion to adjourn by Hale, support by Lewis. Meeting adjourned at 9:35 Pm' Bill L. Mason, Pres. Natalie Gaedert, Clerk A sunny summer day is expected to bring thousands of young and old people to Charlton Park, Sunday, for the seventh annual Thornapple Music Festival. The day-long show of bluegrass and country music begins at 11 a.m. Area youths are eligible for 4-H photo exhibition — by Nancy Diuble Thelen, Ext. 4-H Youth Agent “Eaton County 4-H photographers interested in showcasing their work should enter the 1981 4-H Photo Exhibition,” says Nancy Diuble Thelen, Eaton County 4-H Youth Agent. The purpose of the program is to encourage young people to exhibit their photographic skills and to solicit entries for the 8th National 4-H Photo Exhibition to be held during the 4-H Congress in Chicago in November. Additional photos may be selected for use in news releases, calendars and other publications. The photos will be exhibited during the 4-H Livestock Expo, Aug. 24-27, at Michigan State Univer­ sity. 4 committee of qualified photographers will judge the photos and select the four entries that will represent Michigan at the national exhibition. To participate in the program, youths should select their best slides or prints — no larger than 8x10 — illustrating proper focus, exposure and color balance. All prints must be mounted, and the pictures must, have been taken after June 1,1980. A 4-H orientation is en­ couraged but not required in the photos. Exhibitors must be currently enrolled in the 4-H program. Their photos should be submitted to their county Cooperative Ex­ tension Service office by Aug. 14. “Being involved in the photo exhibit is an exciting, challenging and rewarding experience,” Thelen says. “The photos will be seen by thousands of visitors on the MSU campus.” For guidelines, registration forms or more information about the 19814­ H photo exhibition, contact Nancy Thelen, at the Eaton County Cooperative Ex­ tension Service office, or call 543-2310 or 645-2351. FARM MARKET Lawn & Garden CLOSE-OUT SALE 20% Off GIFTS .50% Off M-66 STORE ONLY!! For all your Insurance Needs See the... ALL-TOGETHER TEAM Action - Ads HOME OWNERS: Home heating fuel is still in­ creasing in cost You can save 25 percent by using solar energy. For a cost-free estimate call Jim Callihan 616-962-7677. (7-2) RENT A MOTOR HOME: By day or week. Have campers also. $100 deposit will hold for your date. Call Meek’s Vacation Rental, 945­ 9101, Hastings. (9-29) BOARDINGTdOGS & CATS: Carroll Wells, Phone 726­ 0129. (eow) FOR SALE: Hand hewn barn beams, best offer. Upright vacuum sweeper with attachments, $50. Mary Kay Cosmetics, Ph. 852-0914. Phone 945-9554 for ACTION-ADS! Norma Viele Auto-Owners Insurance LifeHomeCarBusiness 178 S. Main St., Vermontville Phone517-726-0634 �The Maple Valley News, Nashville, Tuesday, June 23, 1981 — Page 7 New books at Putnam Library THE COMPLETE BOOK OF CROCHET by Elizabeth L. Mathieson. Presented in memory of Pearl K. Hart­ shorn by her daughter, Jane Shoup. THE ART EX­ PERIENCE: OIL PAIN­ TING by Leonard Fisher. A book that contains certain historical and technical information about the craft of oil painting. Presented in memory of Pearl K. Hart­ shorn by Mr. and Mrs. D. L. Hartshorn and family. THE GREAT SOUTH­ WEST by Charles McCarry. Full-color photographs and absorbing text convey the varied, vigorous activity and the spellbinding scenery of the great Southwest. Given in memory of Pearl K. Hartshorn by Mr. and Mrs. D. L. Hartshorn and family. RUDIMENTS OF MUSIC by John Castellini. This book is for all students beginning the study of music theory, both majors and nonmajors, and is especially valuable for students who wish to use music in their teaching. Presented in memory of Pearl K. Hartshorn by Mr. and A|rs. D. L. Hartshorn and family. HOW TO DRAW TREES by Frederick Garner^ Drawing shrubs, trees and landscapes. P. OLYSLAGER MOTOR MANUAL FOR TRIUMPH TR2, TR3, TR3A, Sports Roadster Hardtop Coupe from 1953. HERO AND HERO TALES OF MICHIGAN by •R. Clyde Ford. A collection of tales of some great characters and events in Michigan history. NATURE CRAFTS by Ellsworth Jaeger. A wide variety ofprojects which can be made with simple tools. TWO CAME BY SEA -by William Stone. A novel of passion, promise and con­ flictin a remote paradise, an island in the South Seas. DEVIL’S BRIDGE by Mary Deasy. A story of love and consuming ambition. THE NINE BRIDES AND GRANNY HITE by Neill Wilson. Joyous novel about the fabulous mountain folk of Cat Track Hollow. A SEA ISLAND LADY by FrariCis Griswold. A story of a New England girl who went South at the end of the Civil v War arasaveryyoung as a very young wife of a carpetbagger, not knowing what destiny was to hold her there for the en­ durance of a rich dramatic life. ME TO Clean up - Fixup­ Paint up gallons Top Quality! [latex paint] I *18-95 J khometown T3 r E fe- YOUR FULL SERVICE LUMBER YARD DELIVERING - PLANNING | ■» ESTIMATING - SAVING W S Call and Compare...852-O882 J Rithyille -1 block Eost on the frock sW WIDE MEADOWS by Jean Bell Mosley. The Missouri Ozarks supply a background for these humorous, homey, inspirational stories of a farm childhood soon after the turn of the century. A SOLO IN TOM-TOMS by Gene Fowler. The story of a Rocky Mountain boyhood and the quest for a father. THE RIVERS RAN EAST by Leonard Clark. The fantastic story of an American explorer who set out with only one companion and virtually no equipment to search for the legendary golden treasure of the Incas, buried for centuries in the mysterious- jungles of the Amazon. MUSICAL IN­ STRUMENTS by Karl Geiringer. The history of musical instruments in western culture from the Stone Age to the present. MY STORYBOOK DIC­ TIONARY for children presents over one thousand entries in a unique and satisfying way. The definitions are often ac­ companied by examples which are easily understood by the young child. GOOD-BY TO STONY CRICK by Kathryn Borland and Helen Speicher. A new junior book about a family forced to leave their Ap­ palachian home to live in Chicago. THE POTLATCH FAMILY by Evelyn Lamp­ man. A junior fiction book about a Chinook Indian girl. WHICH IS WILLY? by Robert Brighty. A preschool book about a, penguin who wanted to be different, leaving the South Pole to live in the city. Fun-filled fair in the making at Lake Odessa Saturday, July 4, the Lake Odessa Fair will feature its second speed horse race at 7:30 p.m. Plan to attend this fun-filled event. Other happenings of the day will be the annual Lake Odessa Fire Department Ox Roast at 5:00 p.m. Youth Tractor Driving contest at 10:00 a.m. and Youth Clown Contest at 1:00 p.m. On Sunday, July 5th, the grandstand will finish up with our annual demo derby. The fair sponsors their own derby with a $1,000.00 purse and trophies. The excitement will get started at 7:30 p.m. Don’t forget our harness races being held July 2nd thru July 5th at 1:00 p.m. Children’s games will begin at 1:00 p.m; on Sunday, July 5th in the Show Barn. There are many exhibits to come and see. Our adult exhibits categories have been expanded again this year. Don’t forget our homemaker plaque award. Consult fair book for details. Bingo will be hosted by the VFW during the fair again this year. It will start daily at 3:00 p.m. and run as long as anyone wants to play. The fireworks will begin at approximately 10:30 p.m. on both Saturday and Sunday night in honor of our nation’s birthday. The fair extends an in­ vitation to everyone to come and enjoy an old fashioned, small country fair and help celebrate our nation’s bir­ thday. Fair days are June 30 - July 5. WE ARE TAKING AP­ PLICATIONS for qualified persons for part-time work at the Vermontville Public Library. Apply afternoons, Tuesday through Saturday at the Library. CETA Youth map underground utilities A familiar summer sight to Nashville residents will be these four young men who are mapping underground municipal utilities for the village. Employed through the Comprehensive Employment Training Act, the boys are working under the direction of the village Dept, of Public Works. From left, the CETA employees are: Scott Benton, Randy Perrie, Ray Embrick and Kevin Linvingston. They are shown here Friday, locating and marking individual residential water service shutoffs along Reed St.-The information will become part of a permanent village file to facilitate future services that may be needed on the lines, explains DPW Supervisor Leon Frith. Pinpointing the shutoffs in a street-by-street, number-by-number survey is expected to take until August to complete, along with other duties assigned the CETA workers. (Maple Valley News photo by Susan Hinckley) Nashville board allocates ‘United Way’ funds The Nashville Board of the Michigan United Way has allocated $2,554 (collected from the 1980 campaign) to the following organizations: Salvation Army, $365; Nash­ ville Christmas Baskets, $70; Little League Baseball, $210; Nashville Boy Scouts, $210; Nashville Cub Scouts, $210; Nashville Girl Scouts, $250; Nashville Loan Closet, $97; Michigan Heart Association, $5; Emphysema REXALL VACATION... WIW ©ap Sale Starts... JUNE 23rd and runs until JULY 2nd. EATON COUNTY FARM AND HOME CALENDAR Sunday, June 28 - 2-5 p.m. Horseback Riding for Han­ dicappers, Meadowview School, E. Packard Hwy., Charlotte. Wednesday, July 1 - 8 p.m. 4-H Beef Judging Practice Session, Don Wetzel farm, 8185 Kinsel, Vermontville. Friday, July 3 - Cooperative Extension Office will be closed. Sunday, July 5 - 2-5 p.m. Horseback Riding for Han­ dicappers, Meadowview School, E. Packard Hwy., Charlotte. Monday, July 6 - 8 p.m. 4-H Council, Kardel Hall, Charlotte fairgrounds. Tuesday July 7 -1 p.m. 4-H Clown Club meeting, Extension Office, 126 N. Bostwick, Charlotte. Wednesday, July 8 - 7 p.m. 4-H Swine fitting, showing and judging clinic, Buddy Day’s farm, 2225 Osborn, Olivet. Thursday, July 9 - 7:30 p.m. 4-H Horse Developmental Committee meeting, Kardel'Hall, Charlotte Fairgrounds, Saturday, July 11 - 9 a.m. Rabbit and Poultry Barn Clean-up Day, Charlotte. Fairgrounds. Saturday, July 11-12 noon, Teen Bike Hike to Eaton Rapids. Meet at Charlotte Plaza. Sunday, July 12 - 2-5 p.m. Horseback Riding for Han­ dicappers, Meadowview School, E. Packard, Charlotte. Tuesday, July 14 - 7:30 p.m. 4-H Flower Arranging Workshop, 4-HBuilding Auditorium, Charlotte Fairgrounds. Wednesday, July 15 - 8 p.m. 4-H Sheep judging practice, Quentin Bosworth farm, 2736 N. Cochran, Charlotte. Saturday, July 18 - 9 a.m. Clean-Up, Set-Up Day at the Charlotte Fairgrounds. Tuesday, July 21 - 7 p.m. Eaton County 4-H Special Riding Association meeting, Kardel Hall. Wednesday, July 22 - 8 p.m. Hog judging practice sesssion, Leon Murphy farm, 5612 Baseline, Olivet. July 25 - August 1 - EATON COUNTY 4-H FAIR. Thursday, August 6 - 7:30 p.m. 4-H Horse Bowl Practice, Kardel Hall, Charlotte Fairgrounds. “Cooperative Extension Service programs are open to all without regard to race, color, national origin or sex. Association, $2; Family and Childrens Service, $290; Barry County Health Ser­ vice, $147; Grand Valley Council of America; $80; and United Way of Michigan $2,554. Rexall VITAMINS Complete Selection Rexall BABY NEEDS Rexall FIRST AID SUPPLIES Don't For(ef...PICNIC SUPPLIES SOMETHING FOR EVERYONE — If you did not receive a flyer — pick up one in the store! » MME PHARMAC HOURS: 9 A.M. - 5:30 P.M. Monday thru Saturday 207 Main St., Nashville 852-0845 �The Maple Valley Nev#*, Nashville, Tuesday, June 23,1981 — Page 8 Shrine groups to be featured at Hastings' Summer-Fest Three Shriners parade units will be appearing at the Old-Fashioned Summer-Fest in Hastings, August 28 and 29. David Ellis, parade chairman, said the Saladin Motor Corps, the Saladin Pipes and Drums from Grand Rapids and the Battle Creek Shine Club’s Mini-500 Patrol Cars will be ap­ pearing in the parade. Also appearing will be the Lansing Concert Band, which performed at last year’s Summer-Fest. They will march in the parade and follow with a concert. Pat Yonkers, chairman of the arts and crafts show, is seeking more people in­ volved in fine arts to display their works. A group display is being discussed for those people who have only one or two worics to show. Any artists seeking more A weekly report from - ERNEST NASH State Representative HERE COMES THE GROOM - A new law was passed and signed last week in the Michigan Legislature making the legal age for marriage, with consent ofparents, the same for males as that for females: 16. Prior to the new law, only females could marry at 16 or 17 with consent, while males had to wait until they were 18. PEACH CROP BRUISED - Due to the 1979 freeze, poor pollinating weather and fewer trees, Michigan’s peach crop will be 12 percent below last year’s. The 1981 crop is pegged at only 35 million pounds. However, Michigan’s 2,700 acres of strawberries are expected to yield 6,500 pounds per acre, the Same as last year. That amounts to 18 million pounds of strawberries. SUMMER ENERGY TIPS - One of Michigan’s leading utility companies has some helpful tips on how to keep cooling costs down during the expected long, hot and humid summer. Keeping drapes and blinds closed during the heat of the day is the best way to cut back on air conditioning, as well as opening windows during the cooler part of the day. Vacationers should consider removing fuses from hot water heaters while away, turn thermostates to 85 degrees F to * prevent air conditioners from triggering and if possible, consume all perishables from your refrigerator and turn it off, too. One more tip: unplug televisions and stereos to reduce the risk of damage from a bolt oflightening. PLUMBING PERMIT - Under the new Construction Code that went into effect January 1,1981, the only plumbing work that can be done without a permit is the repair of a faucet or unplugging a drain. Work such as putting in a new garbage disposal, new faucets, replacing sinks and hot water heaters requires a permit from the state. I will work to repeal this portion of the new code. WELFARE SAVINGS UP - While welfare caseloads are climbing due to unemployment in the auto industry, the Department of Social Services has found a way to save $5 million. Under a new law, welfare receipients who move to another state now have their benefits cut immediately, eliminating the previous two month relocation allowance. Additional data indicates that in April, 1980, 278 ADC families moved to other states, while in April, 1981, twice that many left: 570 fam ilies. In all 6,500 welfare families left Michigan in that same period. BUSY WEEKEND AHEAD - June 26 - July 4, In­ ternational Freedom Festival, Detroit - Windsor; June 27 28, International Frisbee Tournament, Atlantic Mine; June 27- July 5, Seaway Festival, Muskegon; June 28, Fort Miami Day, Morton Museum, Benton Harbor; June 28, Thornapple Bluegrass Music Festival, Charlton Park Village, Hastings Control weeds in vegetable garden by Allen Krizek, County Extension Director The gardener’s biggest problem is usually not bugs, plant diseases or weather. It’s weeds. And the best time to deal with weeds is early, while they’re still small. The first green carpet of annual weed seedlings usually appears in the garden in June, according to Allen Krizek, Eaton County Extension Director. Attack these weeds while they’re still in the seedling stage, information should contact her at (616) 945-2582. Bev Warren, head of the food concessions, said that some areas are still open for groups that would like to sell food or beverages. The Summer-Fest committee is hoping to expand the variety of foods to be offered. “This year, there will be a softball tournament,” Jack Reynolds of the Hastings Men’s Softball Association, says unequivocally. Reynolds has volunteered his efforts to lineup teams and put the tournament on the field. John Warren, festival chairman, said the festival will include two stages in the area of the Barry County Two calls came from the Courthouse, each featuring continuous performances grandchildren of Camron Friday evening. Performers and Florence (Flossie) will include Flashback, a Pennington Earl this week. group playing music from Charles Patrick Earl’s the 1960’s; the Ringo Swingo children some time ago Square Dancers, several attended Maple Valley Gospel singing groups, the Schools. The youngest are Delton Sweet Adelines and boys 17 and 18. The grand­ possibly other barbershop daughter is Janet Miller, singers. their father was the late Saturday, the two stages Kenneth Earl. His sister will be used to* present the fiddler’s'contest, the Lansing Vivian died in 1978, no Concert Band, the popular children. Thexfamily lot is in country-rock group, Mid­ west, open square dancing and more. The 7.2 mile Summer Run starts Saturday’s activities. John Johnston, chairman of by Margaret Ann Ross, the run, has again planned Extension Home Economist the starting time for early in The “Master Canner the morning. program — a three-day onceNumerous children’s a-week course on the basis of events on Friday and home food preservation — Saturday will include will be offered at Kardel magicians, frog races, a Hall, Charlotte, by the chicken race and many other Cooperative Extension activities. Family Living program. The Old-Fashioned A tuition fee is charged, Summer-Fest is sponsored quizzes are given, and, upon by the Hastings Area Chamber of Commerce, 115 successful completion of the S. Jefferson St., Hastings. course, a “Master Canner” For more information on any—...certificate is issued and of the activities, telephone complete Master Canner notebook presented. (616) 945-2454. Master Canner graduates CARD OF THANKS are asked to volunteer 10 The-family of Cinda Lee hours ofwork over the rest of (Dawson) Briones and the year to promote safe food Jamie Rose Briones wish to preservation in the county. express our heartfelt ap­ Volunteer work could be preciation for the many answering telephone kindnesses and cdndolences questions, displays at farm at the time of our loss of our market and small group dear loved ones. Thanks to lessons. our neighbors, friends and Registration deadline is relatives for the many cards, July 1st, and enrollment is flowers, food and prayers; very limited (10). The $25.00 also money given to start materials fee must aclittle Daniel’s trust fund in cthoempanyE reagtoisntrationC soeunnt ttyo memory of his mother and sister. Cooperative Extension A special thanks to Rosalie Service, 126 N. Bostwick, Murphy; Barb Dipert; Ted Charlotte. and Phyllis Allerding; Dates and topics are:: William and Ella Resseguie; August! 1, 9-12 a.m. Jam and Elaine Powers; Helen Curtis; Elsie Arbour, and Helen Elliston for all their extra time and help; Mr. NOTICE Vogt for extra time spent Bismark Strawberry getting them home from Festival, June 27, 5:00 p.m. Alabama; Dr. Allen for his Homemade ice cream, patient care of Daniel; strawberry shortcake. 5 Carl’s Market and Bob’s miles.north, 1 mile'east of restaurant for the canisters Vermontville.. adding to the trust fund; the floral tribute from the Class RUMMAGE SALE: 423 Elm of ’73; Pastor De Groot and St., Vermontville, fireplace heatilator with 2 speed fan, his Baptist members for Ben Franklin wood stove, their cards and prayers; Millard Root for his com­ like new, trash compactor, forting words; Carl’s Market clothes, toys and misc. Saturday and and the Steak House for the Friday, Sunday. extra food; and Mother Meadfor cooking while the family was home. May God bless you all. Phone The Dawsons and Briones WANTED: Someone to help couple; prefer someone to live-in. 726-0503, Ver­ montville. Vermontville news want results... ... give our classified department a call I 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 By Esther Shepard the Kalamo cemetery. The first contact was with L. E. Earl, Rev. Wakeman, the great - grandfather who was the Methodist minister in 1866 in Vermontville. His daughter Florence and husband Frank Pennington are buried in Woodlawn Cemetery. Kalamo Historical Society will meet Tuesday, June 30, at the Township Hall at 6:30 p.m. for a potluck supper. Master canning series offered Action - Ads When you scraping them off at soil level. If you do this on a hot sunny day, the sun should kill the plants for you. It’s important to scrape the weeds rather than chop them off, Krizek notes. Chopping or working the soil in any way brings weed seeds to the surface where they can germinate. The longer you let weeds grow, the more time and effort it will take to get rid of them, Krizek points out. As they get larger, you will Call­ 945-9554 for ACTION­ WANT-ADS Jelly Preparation and 14 p.m. Freezing. August 18, 9­ 12 a.m. Water Bath Canning; 14 p.m. Pressure Canning. August 25, 9-12 a.m. Pickles and Relishes; 14 p.m. Food Drying and Storage. August 26, 10 a.m. Exam and graduation, and potluck lunch. The course has been very popular in other Michigan counties, according to home economist, Ann Ross, i-~ probably have to resort to hand pulling them. Do this on a hot, sunny day after rain or irrigation has softened the soil. Weeds will be easier to pull then, there’ll be less chance of disturbing the roots of desirable plants, and the sun will kill the weeds you’ve pulled. If pulled on a cool day or in the evening, or before a rain, weeds may reroot; so remove them from the garden then. In a large garden, or in a small one where weeds have gained a foothold, you may have to resort to mechanical cultivation to control weeds. Rotary hoes, wheel hoes and powered garden tillers will do a good, job between rows, but hand tools or hand pulling may still be necessary close to crops. If you choose to use mulches, be aware that straw, hay and lawn clip­ pings can contain large numbers of weed seeds. Using an organic mulch — including these materials and shredded leaves, bark, sawdust, pine needles and ground corncobs — may tie up soil nitrogen until the materials decompose. Krizek recommends fer­ tilizing around July 1, and possibly once or twice after that, to make sure plants are well supplied with nitrogen. Chemical weed control with herbicides is generally not recommended for the home garden, he says. Though herbicides are available for use around almost any crop,, the wide variety of crops in the home garden make it impossible to use just one chemical. And the chances of damage from drifting spray or movement of chemicals through the soil would outweigh the potential benefits. Nashville girl in teen contest Miss Jennifer Lynn Filter, IS, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Larry Filter of Nashville has been selected for com­ petition in the state finals of the 1981 Teenworld Pageant to be held at the Amway Grand Plaza Hotel in Grand Rapids at 7:30 p.m. on Oc­ tober 10. Jennifer Filter is sponsored by Furlong Heating, Heckers Insurance, John- son’s Furniture, Linsley’s Realty, Kelley’s Variety Store, Stanton’s Real Estate, Carl’s Super Market, Miller’s Real Estate, Irene’s Beauty Shop, Jo and Marge Andrews and Henry and Jo Woudstra. She is a student at Maple Valley High School. Her hobbies include basketball, track, cheerleading, softball, playing the flute and dan­ cing. It's easy:..turn those unwanted items into cash ... with an M. V. Action Ad — 945*9554 BARRY COUNTY EXTENSION SERVICE CALENDAR of EVENTS June 22 - 25 - College Week, Michigan State University, East Lansing. Jupe 25 - Fairboard meeting, 8 p.m. June 27 - Michigan Swine Field Day, Livestock Pavilion, MSU, East Lansing. June 27 - Barry County Black & White Show,potluck 11:30 a.m., Show 1 p.m., Fairgrounds, Hastings. June 29 - July 2 - 4-H Camp, Algonquin Lake. Registration forms available at the Extension Office, Hastings. July 1 - Regional Forage Day, Ross Fiske Farm, Kent County. July 8 - District III Dairy Show, Mason. July 9- Regional Forage Day, W. K. Kellogg Farm, Hickory Corners. July 9 - Brown Swiss Northern Canton Show, McCurdy Park, Corunna. July 10 - Brown Swiss Southern Canton Show, Calhoun County Fairgrounds, Marshall. July 11 - Brown Swiss State Show, Calhoun County Fairgrounds, Marshall. - . July 19 - 25 - Barry County “Free” Fair, Fairgrounds, Hastings. �The Maple Valley News, Nashville, Tuesday, June 23,1981 — Page 9 Former Nashville Ss Ssk woman accepts CIA position ^*11 w SsSS* <AS > sw w Js N N S S Sh{ t >1 .<*{ •> ’SJ*' ><• In the center of this photo is a close-up view of armyworm damage to com in a no-till field in Nashville. Armyworms cont. INL <2> < 2 > vv8^ 8^ S.^ n ??!**.* »* ■MM *jR«|kii £a I J&i s1s®tsi j1i l3«S!'a3att t? ■ fca pliM _3^ «i Irin lai krik Wtl WM ,), kiHiMtt ,t> «isniw BriiaEEisi IX iimiM iiM* He says there is no way to predict whether a field will be invaded by armyworms, regular observation of crops is the only way to determine infestation. Often, they seem to be attracted to a field that is surrounded by tall grasses where the moth lays its eggs — however this does not always hold true. If the numbers of ar­ myworms increase to a large population in a given area, they will literally start “marching” across fields — migrating in mass. This trait is how the pest derived its name. , “The armyworm feeds primarily on grasses, small grains, and com but will feed on almost any crop when the worms are abundant,” notes a bulletin published by Michigan State University Cooperative Extension Service. Merck describes the ar­ myworm as a hairless dark and sometimes greenish tan colored caterpillar with distinguishing light stripes on both sides. The ar­ myworm can be anywhere from %-inch to two inches Iqng depending on its stage from front page- of growth. The goal of the Extension Service, is to help farmers nip the armyworm problem in the bud, Merck says. If there are three or more armyworms on a plant or corn appears to have been considerably damaged, he reccomends spraying with an insecticide. Evening time is tne best time to apply insecticide and spraying should be done as soon as possible after the armyworm threat has been determined. Prompt spraying is beneficial because the larger the worm grows, the more difficult it is to kill. If armyworms are eradicated in time, Merck says that even though a lot of leaves may be stripped from the corn, it is still young enough that it still may produce if it hasn’t been subjected to severe damage. The Barry County Ex­ tension Service in Hastings will be glad to consult with farmers about recom­ mended insecticides for control of armyworms or answer any other questions. A bulletin “Protecting Field Crops from Armyworm” also is available. Cindy Marisch, formerly of Nashville and now of Lansing, has accepted a position with the Central Intelligence Agency in Washington D.C. Cindy’s duties involve the inspection of aerial photographs for defense purposes. She graduated from Michigan State University with an honors degree in mathematics. At Maple Valley High School, Cindy was the valedictorian of the class of 1975. She is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Leo Marisch of rural Nashville. Serving our country in drill and ceremonies, weapons, map reading, tactics, military courtesy, military justice, first aid, and Army history and traditions. Kenneth A. Wood Airman Kenneth A. Wood, son of Mr. and Mrs. Robert A. Wood of 818 N. Main St., Nashville, has been assigned to Lowry Air Force Base, Colo., after completing Air Force basic training. During the six weeks at Lackland Air Force Base, Texas, the airman studied the Air Force mission, Jeffery D. Horn Marine Pvt. Jeffery D. organization and customs Horn; son of James D. and and received special training Miriam I. Horn of 7385 in human relations. In addition, airmen who Cloverdale Road, Nashville, has completed the infantry complete basic training earn combat training course at credits toward an associate degree in applied science Camp Pendleton, Calif. During the six-week through the Community course, he received College of the Air Force The airman will now classroom instruction and participated in field exer­ receive specialized in­ cises involving infantry struction in the munitions tactics; the construction and and weapons maintenance i camouflage of fighting field. Wood is a 1980 graduate of positions: and the use of mines, demolitions, and Maple Valley High School at intra-company com- Vermontville, Mich. munications equipment. His Edward J. Hicks specialized training centered Army Pvt. 1 Edward J. on the duties of a rifleman, Hicks, son of Mr. and Mrs. with emphasis on squad James E. Hicks of 4068 S. tactics and the techniques of Cochran, Charlotte, has fire of the squad’s weapons. completed basic training at Fort Sill, Okla. Kathy J. Garvey Army Pvt. Kathy J. During the training, Garvey, daughter of Mr. and students received instruction Mrs. Raymond E. Garvey of in drill and ceremonies, 204 E. Francis St., Nashville weapons, map reading, has completed basic training tactics, military courtesy, at Fort McClellan, Ala. military justice, first aid, During the training, and Army history and students receive instruction traditions. Rodney L. Hicks Army Pvt. Rodney L. Hicks, son of Mr. and Mrs. James E. Hicks of 4068 S. Cochran, Charlotte, recently completed training as a cannoneer under the one Station Unit Training (OSUT) Program at the U.S. Army Field Artillery School, Fort Sill, Okla. OSUT is a 13-week period which combines basic combat training with ad­ vanced individual training. Students learned the duties of a howitzer or gun section crewman and received in­ struction in handling am­ munition, setting fuses and preparing charges, rcommunications and maintenance. "Ronnie D. Maggard ' Army Pvt. Ronnie D. Maggard, son of Daniel Maggard of 17717 Garfield Road, Olivet, Mich., and Loretta Stailey of 6744 Brickett Blvd., Lansing, Mich., recently completed training as a cannoneer under the one Station Unit Training (OSUT) Program at the U.S. Army Field Artillery School, Fort Sill, Okla. OSUT is a 13-week period which combines basic combat training with ad­ vanced individual training. Students learned the duties of a howitzer or gun section crewman and received in­ struction in handling am­ munition, setting fuses and preparing charges, com­ munications and main­ tenance. Pearl Gibson,77, needs more than Social Security. She needs us. Men’s Maple Valley softball scores June 15 - Bad News 12, Nashville Baptist 2; Nash­ ville Hardware 7, Shook’s Trucking 10; Big Georges 14, Trumbles 7; McDonald’s 2, D. D. Soft Water 9; Mead-OAcres 12, Carpenter Den 2; TJ’s Pizza - BYE. June 19 - Mead-O-Acres 2, D. D. Soft Water 11; Mc­ Donald’s Bar 16, TJ’s Pizza 3; Big Georges 15, Shook’s Trucking 10; Nashville Hardware 26, Nashville Baptist 5; Bad News - BYE. Vermontville’s community calendar! x'S ^ && cr *>> * 1 _ « It’s time to get the 1981-82 Vermontville Community Calendar published. If you have not been contacted by a local Lions Club member and you want your birthday or anniversary listed call 726-0286 or 726-0670. ‘Thanks' Action-Ads We sincerely thank and appreciate the following ladies for their efforts and time spent in the Ver­ montville Township Cancer Crusade: Mrs. Margie Joppie, Miss Maragreta Zemke, Mrs. Nellie Mahar, Mrs. Diana Gardner, Mrs. Maragret Cook, Mrs. Preesman, Mrs. Esther Martin, and Mrs. Barbara Byington, said Madeline Siple and Mabel Booher. WOULD LIKE TO TAKE CARE OF SENIOR CITIZENS in their home, have experience as nursing assistant, will give lots of TLC. Nashville - Hastings area. 852-1870. (6-30) FOR SALE: To settle estate, 1970Oldsmobile 88, p.s., p.b., radio, excellent running condition, very clean, 59,000 actual miles. 852-0819, Nash­ ville. You and me. When flood waters tore through her home, who could Pearl turn to? She needed clothes, furniture, food, a walker. And attention. We helped. We need your help. American Red Cross Together, we can change things. �Th* Maple Valley News, Nashville, Tuesday, June 23, 1981 — Page 10 Class of '56 enjoys being together, Saturday by Susan Hinckley There was a great deal of catching up to do. In some cases, the classmates had not seen one another since shortly after graduation 25 years ago. More than half of Nashville's Class of '56 was present for a Saturday reunion to celebrate the Silver Anniversary of their graduation from high school, Those attending the event were, seated from left: More than half of Nash­ ville’s Class of 1956 could have answered roll call at their 25-year reunion held Saturday at the local VFW Hall. Of the fifty-five members of the graduating class, 28 were present. In addition another early member, Pat Maurer of Lake Odessa, who left the class before graduations was present at Saturday’s event. Traveling the gratest distance to attend the reunion with his former classmates was Raymond Babcock of Houston, Texas. Another coming from out of state was David Teeter, who lives at Frankville, near Racine, Wisconsin. • Others at the gathering were from various points in Michigan: Holland, Manton, Kalamazoo, St. Clair Shores, Grand Ledge, Lansing, Battle Creek, Charlotte, Bellevue, Woodland, Mid­ dleville, Hastings, Ver­ montville and Nashville. Upon arrival, each class member was pinned with a lapel tag bearing his or her name and a miniature copy of their individual senior class photo. Much merriment was evidenced as others speculated upon how much or how little each one had changed in the past quarter-century. In some cases, the classmates had not seen one another since shortly after graduation. A center of attraction at the event was a memorabilia laden table of photos, clip­ pings, yearbooks and scrapbooks pertaining to the Class of ’56. Saturday's well-organized and beautifully executed reunion was the work of a class-committee headed by Bonnie (Sherman) Maker of Nashville. Those assisting her were Rosalie (Elliston) Murphy and Nola Jane (Wilcox) Hickey, both of Nashville; and Mary Lou (Symonds) Bitgood of Woodland. Total attendance, counting spouses and visitors num­ bered over 60. A special guest was Mrs. Olith Hamilton of Nashville, a longtime local Home Economics teacher, now retired. A meal of shaved ham sandwiches, potato salad and traditional trimmings was served by the Ladies Auxiliary, VFW Post 8260. The dinner was proceeded by a social hour for visiting and reminiscing. After the meal, recorded music for dancing was played, with Marcia Elliston of Nashville serving as disc jockey. Several friends and farmer schoolmates stopped in later to visit with members of the Class of ’56. were two other class members: Richard Hamilton and his wife, the former Ruth Ann Roberts. Of the 55 graduates in the Class of 1956, all are surviving. (Maple Valley News photos by Susan Hinckley) Carol (Roush) Hussey; Bonnie (Sherman) Maker; Pauline (Fleming) Crispell; Sandra (Phillips) Roundhouse; Nola Jane (Wilcox) Hickey; Penny (Reed) Cogswell; Barbara (Gould) Hawblitz. Second row, from left: Marvin Hummel; Mary Lou (Symonds) Bitgood; Martha (Powers) Schimmelpfenneg; Kay (Montgomery) Collier; Rosalie (Elliston) Murphy; David Teeter; Duane Gardner; Alice (Bascom) Nash; Barbara (De Camp) Heise. Third row: Robert Bitgood; David Yarger; David Otto; Robert Starring; Raymond Babcock; Bernard Stutz; Larry Elliston; Pat Maurer; Richard Chaffee; Douglas Bumford and Bill Maker. 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That’s great for them, but for me, a house that’s all-over cool and saving me a few pennies well, that just makes me feel better all-over. I don’t own an air conditioner but on any hot day, my house stays very comfortable. . Here’s how: 1) I try not to use my oven too much in the summer so I either do all my baking simultaneously or I use my little broiler oven. Another good idea is to use a crock­ pot. 2) Anytime you use your dryer, your house is not only going to become warmer, but humidity will build only to become very un­ comfortable. Trying hanging the laundry outside - clothes smell better anyway. 3) Instead of having my fan blowing directly on me at night, I place'the fan in the window blowing out and I turnon the fan about an hour before I go to bed. The results - air conditioning! Be sure to close the bedroom door. 4) When I get up in the morning, I leave the curtains and the doors shut, despite the temperature outside. The cool air brought in during the night will remain for a good share of the day. If you have a fairly dry basement, you can open the door and place a fan blowing air up from the basement and quite often, your house can become too cool. / 5) If you do use an air conditioner, place it if possible oh the north side of the house and remember it also needs cleaning and maintenance to operate, efficiently. The space for the unit needs caulking and weather stripping just as a storm window. 6) Remember, each of us generates about 400 BTU’s of heat, and we’ll all be much more comfortable if during the hot weather, we find something quiet to do. Doing house work in the mdrning hours makes for a much cooler afternoon. Got any cooler ideas? I’ll bet you do. Don’t forget to let us know at the Pantry. When it’s 90 degrees outside anything is welcome - Right! Next Week: Strawberries. P.S. (Items and ideas for the Pantry may be ad­ dressed to Lana and left at Johnny’s Market.) A memorabilia table brought back a lot of fond memories. 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., VermontvUla - Ph. 726-0569 �tl?e Most Beautiful Da^ of ^our bife 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 444 ' Phone 945-9554 Hastings �The Maple Valley News, Nashville, Tuesday, June 23,1981 — Page 12 SUMMER SAVmGS??T^^\ SAHANZAj FARMER PEET'S USDA Choice Beef ROUND STEAK BONELESS BONANZA HAM LB. 4“ 5LB9- Whole $ USDA Choice Boneless Half C OOoRRrNNnk.no c C FRANKS lb. Market Made - SLICED Shaved Ham C*|QQ 1 LB. CUBE qqc 99 STEAK Sizzlean by Swift Spartan - Twists - Rings £ HELPFUL HINTS Robin Hood FROM : ' JON MCCLURE Pretzel >>° 2 $100 ** 4$1 00 Sticks & for 1 Crust •** for 1 Spartan Gem - White LNI ap।k■i ns™300- 9QQ9 Crispy, Iceburg LETTUCE 495 SunKist Schafer Soft n Good Elbo Av Avc 4 Macaroni Northern - white, Country Fresh Low Fat Tissue SA. aa BREAD- 79 Hillybilly 20 oz. loaf 69c yellow or blue Bathroom q9q9c i 24 oz. Give Liver a Chance i Some people turn up their ' noses ar liver, and that's really a shelve. Liver deserves a chance — it's well-known for high nutritive value and economical cost, a rich source ‘Of ircn. Vitamin A. and the fl vitamins and ean help add interest a'nd vaneiy to youf-&» meat menus lt*s also another way to stretch your meat dollar Liver is the most popular ofthe so-called "variety" meats. Others are heart.^kidney, tpngue., tripe, brains, and ^sweetbreads. It'is higfify--^. perishable and should be bought as needed and refrigerated until ready to cook Ifpurchase# frozen, it should be kept frozen until ■ . «i ready, to use, then cooked by carefully following package directions.' Mustard-49 v Fould's LEMONS $229 b C**1flQQ 10 Breakfast Strips . The tenderness ofihe meat determines the cooking method to be used. Calves' liver fs best broiled or pan­ fried (usually with'onions or bacon); beef liver should be braised (long, slow cooking with moist heat). pkg- Shop Johnny’s and SAVE! Betty Crocker MASHED POTATO .3, BUDS BUTTERMILK BAKING MIX Johnny’s Food Mart — IN-STORE COUPON— Risquick SPARTAN REG. OR HOT I I ROLL ISAUSAGE 1 LB. ROLL 89*: I I Johnny’s Food Mart I — IN-STORE COUPON — I SPARTAN SMOOTH OR CRUNCHY I IImaniit 1188OOOZ ZZ.. $-49 ; IBUTTER W w BUTTER WTTt w t. . EkZEVjUDNE$2?°i98R1. 1. MORE PURCHASE COUPON spataran stones I19 Hi-CDrinks Orange (LIMIT 1 AND $5.00 OR MORE PURCHASE. COUPON | (EXPIRES JUNE 27.1981. '■ I VOUR FAVORITES C41O | Breast o' Chicken Grape TUNA 5 In oil or water. 46 fl. oz. LeastO’Chickejj^l 89 ^t tunaTn vwrtO1 Thank You — TOMATO JUICE 32 fl. EQC oz. wt. Johnny's A ft V Country Lite YOGURT pkt 39 0 Country Fresh TWIN POPS 12 pack 5 CiHl’jdX STTTH DOG FOOD 99 c Generic DOG FOOD 25-lb. Bog WE RESERVE THE RIGHT TO LIMIT QUANTITIES V � https://barrycountyhistoryportal.org/files/original/21/795/MapleValleyNews_1981-06-30.pdf 34808c837346197a94bdf32c43d40c87 PDF Text Text E Hastings Public Library 121 S. Church Hastings, K'.|, 49058 *«osg PERMIT NO. 7 Published by J-Ad Graphics, Inc. 1952 N. Broadway, Hastings, Mich. 49058 P.O. Box A, Nashville, Michigan Phone 945-9554 (Hastings) Th* Maple Valley News, Nashville. Vol. 110- No. 4 - Tuesday, June 30,1961 Protect environment and conserve resources Oil recycling site opens in Nashville and 18 other county locations A new opportunity to recycle oil will be available to area residents beginning tomorrow, July 1. Local collection sites have been established to make it convenient for do-it-yourself oil changers to properly dispose of their used motor oil. In the Nashville area, persons may take their used oil to Larry’s Fargo Oil Company at 106 S. Main St. The recycling program is a cooperative venture between 19 civic-minded local businesses who have volunteered their services, the Barry County Cooperative Extension Service and a group of local volunteers, the West Michigan Environmental Action Council, and the Michigan Energy Ad­ ministration. Participation in the recycling program is simple and necessary in order to conserve resources and protect the environment. Doit-yourselfers merely can drain their oil in any con­ tainer which may be sealed (such as a gallon milk container or cider jug) and take it to one of the par­ ticipating oil recycling stations in Barry County where it will be placed in a barrel or large underground holding tank into which the waste oil is poured. The oil collected is either burned on-site in a waste oil burner to heat the business or sold to a used oil hauler who then sells it for reuse. Since 1973, most haulers pay the recycling site owner anywhere from two to fifteen cents per gallon of used oil. Each participating business is marked with a large yellow sign in a win­ dow or in a prominent place inside. In addition to the Nashville site, there are nine oil recycling stations in Hastings, five in Middleville, two in Freeport, one in Delton, and one in Woodland. Doris J. Richardson, Barry County Extension Director, is administering the local program. Volun­ teering to help her are Local scenery changes as sewer project progresses Larry’s Fargo Oil Company in Nashville is one of the oil recycling sites In Barry County unty where do-it-yourselfers may take their used oil. Volunteer Loretta Clark gives owner Larry Decker a bright yellow sigh to display in his window. (Maple Valley News photo by Virginia V Alles) Loretta M. Clark of Nash­ dumping sends con­ ville, Syd Dulaney, Ruth taminates into the ground Hughes, Darlene Paulauski, water. They can_enter the Shirley Wietnik, all of food chain at many points Hastings; and Jackie Sch­ and be carried into our food. mitz of Middleville. But less than 300 parts per The model for the million of oil alone can ruin recycling program was the taste of fish. And you can developed and tested in Kent smell and taste only five County by volunteers on the parts per million in water. energy committee of the West Michigan Environmental Action Council. Oil recycling programs are being established in other counties and it is hoped that eventually there will be a The Rev.- David Wayne voluntary network ofused oil Schreuder has accepted a collection stations call to be the pastor of the throughout Michigan. First Congregational Church In the state, an estimated of Vermontville. 15 million gallons of used oil Rev. Schreuder was or­ are dumped — down sewers, dained into the ministry in empty lots, in holes in the Sunday during a service of ground, on weeds and land­ ordination by The Classis of fills. This wastes a valuable Kalamazoo, Reformed energy resource, pollutes Church in America at both land and water, and — Lakeland Reformed Church is illegal. in Vicksburg. Lead and some of the other The new minister is ex­ contaminates in used oil are pected to deliver his first harmful. Even backyard sermon to his Vermontville With the recycling program implemented in Barry County, all it takes is a small effort by you to join the effort to reverse the statistics on oil waste and harm to the environment. Recycle your oil when you change it yourself, say local promoters. Vermontville’s Congregational Church gets a new minister- The ponds for the wastewater treatment facility along Brumm Road are taking shape on the approximately 129-acre site recently annexed by the village. Nashville received additional grant monies for converting to the innovative lagoon-and-irrigation system.. (Maple Valley News photos by Susan Hinckley) A weekend tour of Nashville's sewer expansion construction sites shows changes that are being wrought in the local scenery as the village's $4.8 million Eroject marches toward its targeted November completion date. Here, a new rick addition to the wastewater treatment facility west of Main Street dwarfs the old laboratory, left, built in 1964. Nearby, a force main has been installed under the Thornapple pple River to carry wastewater to the new lagoon-and-irrlgati lagoon-and-irrlgation type treatment facility located northwest of Nashville, along the south side of Brumm Road. congregation on Sunday, July 5. Schreuder is the son of Mrs. Janet Schreuder and the late Mr. Peter Schreuder. He has a younger brother, Dale. After attending Kalamazoo Public Schools and graduating from Vicksburg High School in 1966, Schreuder attended Northwestern College in Orange City, Iowa where he received a bachelor of continued page 9 — In the south portion of the village, massive trenching equipment stands poised in the Nathan Lewis yard, waiting to resume its southward march along the east side of M-66, south of Cosgrove. The new system will serve approximately 225 additional homes in Nashville. More than 80 percent of the project is being paid for by federal and state grants. �The Maple Valley News, Nashville, Tuesday, June 30,1961 — Page 2 Nashville News - A personal encounter with newlyweds married in a hot­ air balloon during last week’s World Championship event at Battle Creek was a Tuesday evening treat for your reporter and her “better half”. With us was friend Ora Wetzel of Battle Creek, who is owner of the 4S-acre site across from Kellogg Regional Airport where the couples and ac­ companying balloons landed after the airborne ceremony. The green and white Moet & Chandon balloon of France that carried newly-married Ron Revas and Mary Hamilton landed less than 25 feet from where we were parked in our auto on the Wetzel field north of Dick­ man Road. The bottom of the wicker basket carrying the French pilot and Mr. and Mrs. Revas was within reaching distance of our “better half” as it floated to a landing, setting down with a gentle bob. The pilot ap­ parently spoke or understood little English, but the newlyweds conversed happily with the handful of spectators who soon clustered around the basket as the bride and groom enjoyed a Moet champagne toast. The couple were formally attired — the bride in a Victorian style ivory gown and the groom in a tux — but for the brief journey they had donned protective headgear similar to safety baseball caps. Their wed­ ding had taken place just moments before the brief flight, while the balloons were tethered about 50 feet above ground at the airport. As the “wedding party” of accompanying balloons floated across Dickman Road to the Wetzel field, we spotted our friend Bill Grimes piloting the pinkand-red Windriders balloon. We shouted to him; he dropped his tether rope to us, but the wind carried him downfield before he was able to land the craft. Grimes was in Nashville with his rig in mid-May at the home of Tim and Alice Boucher, and we became acquainted with him at that time. Another crowd­ pleaser at the Wednesday evening post-wedding flight was the Kellogg Company’s Tony the Tiger balloon. As that large rig floated overhead after the ceremony, the crew dropped handsful of balloons to youngsters in the field below. A Nashville man played an important role in an event related to the World Hot-Air Balloon Championship. Staff Sgt. E-5 David Kenyon, son of Mr. and Mrs. Ben Kenyon of Nashville who is with the U.S. Air Force recruiting service in the Detroit metropolitan area, arranged for a civilian flight on a USAF Thunderbird jet’ The Thunderbird precision flying team was in Battle Creek to stage Saturday and Sunday aerial acrobatic shows in connection with the balloon event. When the jet team departed Battle Creek Tuesday for St. Joseph, What is patriotism? The fanner who minimizes the use of pesticides - the manufacturer who refrains from putting a dangerous product on the market - the workman who care­ fully produces a safe product - the merchant who sells only socially constructive products - the professional person who will perform no anti-social function - these are our true patriots We honor them on Independence Day. 'Vcqt- FUNEtyU. DIRECTORS FUNERAL HOME in Nashville Phone 852-0849 PEOPLE’S BIBLE CHURCH 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 Nashville Nutrition Site were pleased Thursday to receive mail from the White House. It was a card of thanks from President Ronald Reagan for a get-well greeting the local Site had sent him at the time of his recent hospitalization. Mr. and Mrs. Nate Sheldon of rural Nashville recently were in Ludington a few days to visit their son and family, Jim and Lori Sheldon and baby, Nathan. Later, all returned to Nashville for a Sunday family gathering in honor of Father’s Day and the 16th birthday of Scott Casterline at the home of his parents, Howard and Natalie Casterline of Assyria. Other family members present, in addition to the Sheldons, were Paula and Gary Kimble and daughter, Michelle Murphy, of Saranac; and Julie SheldonEdger and her husband, Mark Edger of Hastings. The U-Sharit Extension Club met recently at the home of Mrs. Joyce Lamie of Nashville, to make plans for a July 8th excursion to the Tibbits Theatre in Coldwater to see “The Music Man”. Dinner out will follow the play. Also planned at the recent meeting were up­ coming fall events for the club, since there will be no regular gatherings of the organization in July or August. The first fall meeting of the club will be Sept. 15 at the home of Mrs. Eva Kalnbach of rural Nash­ ville. A luncheon recently hosted by Mrs. Alice Keihl of Nash­ ville honored the birthday of a longtime friend: Mrs. Malcolm Nichols of Hunters’ Ridge, Farmington Hills. Other out-of-town guests at the event were Mrs. Norma Howes; Mrs. Viva Beacom and Mrs. Edith Beacom, all of The Glens, in Farmington Hills; and Mrs. L. H. Ward of East Lansing. The local Friends of the Library will stage a July 4th used book sale, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, on the lawn of the library — weather permitting. Volunteers to help sort the bodes for sale are needed during regular library hours, June 29 through July 3. If you can help, stop in at the library. Recent donors to the Christmas street lighting program sponsored by the local Chamber of Commerce are: Mrs. Janet Gardner, who contributed in memory of Loyn Welker; Mrs. Jean Welker, who gave in memory of William Face; Mr. and Mrs. Wade Car­ penter; -Mr. and Mrs. Richard Bogart; and Mrs. Mildred Morris, all of Nash­ ville. At least one of the new holiday lamp post decorations bought with donations received during the recent campaign will be on display at the Chamber’s Christinas in July event, set for July 25. A list of names of all donors to the program will be displayed along with the decoration. A group of forty-one from the Nashville Nutrition Site enjoyed a Tuesday evening excursion to the Cornwell Turkey Farm near Marhsall for dinner. Rev. and Mrs. E. F. Rhoades of Nashville are pleased to announce that their granddaughter, Mrs. Sharon Wilson and her two daughters have recently moved here from New York and have taken up residence at the Maple Valley Arms. Sunday evening the Rhoades, Mrs. Wilson and family, and her mother, Mrs. Naomi Watson of Nashville, enjoyed dinner with Dale and Bernice Conklin of Bristol Lake. Also present at the family gathering were Mrs. Ruth Ann King of rural Bellevue; and Mr. and Mrs. Eugene Conklin and family of Hastings. Mr. and Mrs. Gaylord Martin of Nashville enjoyed a Wednesday afternoon visit from her daughter, Mrs. Joyce Phillips and son, Jimmy, of Lansing. Mrs. Don Shepherd of Lacey Lake Road was a Sunday dinner guest of Mrs. Eliza Emery of Nashville. REV. LEONARD PUTNAM ^OOOOOOr 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 CHURCH OFTHENAZARENE 301 Fuller St., Nashville Sunday School .. TO a.m. Sunday: Sunday: A.M. Worship .. 11 a.m. P.M. Worship ... 7 p.m. Wednesday Evening ( 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 NASHVILLE BAPTIST CHURCH PASTOR STEVEN L. REID ST. CYRIL CATHOLIC CHURCH Worship.................7 p.m. 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. REV. RICHARD WADSWORTH PASTOR LESTER DeGROOT Assistant.. .Don Roscoe Later, the ladies enjoyed a drive to Lake Odessa, then went to Hastings to call on Mr. and Mrs. Wesley Emery and family. Mr. and Mrs. Marenius Klont of Potterville were recent callers on his sister, Mrs. Elizabeth Curtis of Nashville. Louis Hickey of Nashville and Lloyd Everts of Downers Grove, Illinois, helped us pin down details of the “mystery lady”; Madeline Kidder Wood. We had been seeking information on her for an Arizona gentleman who was attempting to settle a will. When we phoned him last week, he was very pleased and asked that we express his appreciation to our readers for their help. Mr. Hickey was able to tell us the location of the graves of Madeline’s parents, the late Arthur and Nellie Kidder of Nashville, and said he believed that Madeline also was now deceased. Shortly after we talked with him, we received a phone call frqm Lloyd Everts, a former local resident who subscribes to the Maple Valley News at his home in Downers Grove, Ill. Lloyd knew Madeline’s family, and knew that her aunt, Mrs. Helen Copeland Kidder, lived at Waukegan, Illinois. He phoned her to confirm the information that Madeline was deceased, having died at Tucson, Arizona, which was the last known address we had for Maple Valley Athletic Boosters BINGO MAPLEWOOD SCHOOL Vermontville THURSDAYS ...7:00 p.m. . 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The aircraft of the Thunderbirds, based at Nellis AF Base, Nevada, are T-38 Talon jets. Kenyon said he arranged for the flight of Young because his radio station has been very helpful in the USAF recruiting program. Mr. and Mrs. Earl Pen­ nock and Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth Jones, all of rural Nashville, were in Battle Creek Sunday to see the Hot­ Air Balloon events, then enjoyed dinner at the Little Brown Jug near Athens. One of the competitive hot­ air balloons landed very near Nashville last Wed­ nesday. It was piloted by Tom Gabel of Chattanooga, Tenn. He set down just across the road from the James Ferrier home on Lawrence Highway, on M-79 a short distance east of Three Bridges. Tom met the family and said Thursday that he enjoyed chatting with them, especially since one of the Ferrier youngsters recently graduated from the University of Tennessee in Gabel’s home state. Gabel won the 1973 U.S. National Hot-Air Balloon Cham­ pionship and the 197S Albuquerque International Fiesta. He became the first to fly the Great Smokey Mountains, covering four states and the Blue Ridge in 1976. He also has won the 1973 7-Up International Championship and the 1976 Mid-West Championship. Tom is president of the Professional Balloon Corp. Mr. and Mrs. Fred (Marguerite) Ackett of Nashville attended a sur­ prise birthday party Sunday for her brother, Leo Baker of Charlotte. The event was held at the home of Leo’s daughter and her husband, Darlene and Robert Raymer of Charlotte. About 50 friends and relatives were present. A troupe of square dancers furnished musical en­ tertainment for the occasion. Monday evening, Earl and Clara Pennock and Rev. and Mrs. Leonard Putnam of Nashville had dinner at Russ’ restaurant in Battle Creek to honor the two ladies’ recent birthdays. Senior citizens at the By Susan Hinckley MAPLE GROVE BIBLE CHURCH FIRST CONGREGATIONAL 8593 Cloverdale Road CHURCH ('/> 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. PENTECOSTAL CHURCH REV. DAVE FLEMING ucocaxx ASSEMBLY OF GOD CHUKun 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 7:00 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 Comer 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 �hf?& & *A A AS 2 kA St A sSk SkS M MS *5 VC SSS5 J’SsiS >’*>E '~&L.\{ sS$ sS meNI *» <*& < If kh Ss r’fc,i JsS s^lS AN 5 J^lAjN «5> ^lAjN i ^i i I•wh jw 2*>» •ww£.?*£ 2*>» S jj UZS’^'r j^tetak . s& ?*#hsn ft J Bifej * W) \ w-*w Wi I ■• nW LnLnU. U«g I t*iil..l ■z miiiiiitiittttttti iVW 'Aerfnew.. . | wwiidlliii i imw>: ■«BJ f llfltllie- l| iter's W « Y«i««* mi her. She worked as a secretary for the University of Arizona in Tucson back in the 1940s. The aunt was able to furnish data on Mrs. Wood’s three children, and we passed this on the Arizona caller. Thanks again for all the reader interest and assistance on this project. Lloyd Everts also had a comment on our recent Memories story on early Nashville bus driver, Roy Wolf, the man credited with establishing the first auto­ bus line in the USA. Everts recalls him as “Uncle Roy”, though they were not related. As a lad, Lloyd remembers what Wolf called his “sweetie run”: an annual trip to the Midnight Chocolate Company for Christmas candy-making supplies. Among the ladies making the journey were Roy’s wife, the former Hazel Atkins; Lloyd’s mother, Belle Everts; and Tina Heckathorn. Other passengers, Lloyd could not recall. A letter from Wayne Fuller, a former Nashville resident now of Toledo, commented on our recent Memories piece about Roy Wolf. Fuller recalled another early local “people mover” of a slightly later era. “Frank Green used to'take groups on trip,” wrote Fuller. “They traveled on a flat bed truck seated on benches and in the open air. That is the way I got to the Chicago Worlds Fair. We camped out in tents on the Lake Michigan beach.” Fuller couldn’t recall what kind of truck it was, but thinks there was no cab on it. “I know at one time he had a new Samson truck with no cab,” concluded Fuller. “It could have been that one.” Kenneth A. Meade, a former local resident now of Franklin, also wrote to comment on the Wolf story. “We always wondered how Roy Wolf could drive so well with only one arm” wrote Meade. “Of course, the ModeLT Ford was controlled mostly by the feet —no gear shift levers — so it was easier for a one-armed person to drive than are today’s cars.” About another recent Memories story, Meade had these thoughts: “I also remember Bill Irland’s pool room and lunch counter. TheMaple Valley News, Nashville, Tuesday, June30,1981 — There was another one run by Fred Van Orsdal. I believe it was in the location where Charlie Scheldt has his saloon and pool room at an earlier date. Those places were no-no’s for those of us in high school. If we tried to go in for anything but food or candy, we were invited to leave. It seemed so strange when I went to Ypsilanti to attend college in the fall of 1921, I could go in the pool room in downtown Ypsilanti — buy cigarettes anywhere. At home, minors had to get them by devious methods. It seems that graduation from high school and entrance into college suddenly made me an adult.” Incidentally, neither Fuller nor Meade had ever ridden with Wolf, and in the interviews we conducted at the time we wrote the story, we found no one who per­ sonally recalled riding — until we talked to Lloyd Everts on the phone. Standing ovations were given to Mary Bills, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Ahmo Jordan of Nashville, on her opening performances as Eliza Doolittle in “My Fair Lady” at the Thunder Bay Summer Theater in Alpena. The show opened Friday, June 20, to a packed house. The Jordans were in the audience Saturday night. Mary, a talented young actressdancer who has been very active in the Battle Creek Civic Theatre and has twice been named Best Actress of the Year there, is also wellknown in Nashville, she has been signed for four major roles this summer at the Alpena theatre, and plans to return in the fall to Battle Creek, where she has been a teacher of dance at KCC. The Cloverleaf Class of the Nashville United Methodist Church will meet at noon Thursday, July 2, for a potluck picnic dinner at the home of Mrs. Victor (Mabel) Brumm ofNashville. Bring a dish to pass, your own table service and drink; and a folding lawn chair, if possible. Also bring a gift for the GIRLS game. Husbands and guests also are welcome at the event. A picnic noon dinner also will be featured at a Tuesday, July 7, gathering of the Nashville Garden Club. 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Guy Howell, a former local resident now of Tucson, Arizona, who aided us with the recent Memories piece on the Thornapple Lake resort, wrote recently to add another comment or two. In that story, we had used an early Nashville News item that told of an August 1926 concert in the resort’s new dance pavilion by the local high school band under the direction of Dr. W. G. Davis. It’s a small world, for it turns out that Howell and Davis were related. (We had chosen that particular news item quite by coincidence.) Wrote Howell: “Thedirector of the high school band, Dr. W. G. Davis, was a cousin of mine. He came to Michigan from South Dakota in the 1920s. He and his wife, Rachel, lived in our house with us for about two years. He was a graduate of the Palmer School of Chiropractic in Davenport, Iowa. He had his office in our house for a while, until he went to Hastings and opened a practice there. I remember that every time I started to get a cold while he was with us, he would put me on his chiropractor’s table and knock it out of me. He brought my mother out of strep throat one time when the other doctors had given her up. When he led the high school band, he also led the Nashville Town Band and gave concerts in the park beside the Star Theater.” (Note: the theater sat on the now-vacant lot just north of village hall.) “He played a trumpet and would play part of the time and direct using the trumpet as a baton. He was good, and I enjoyed hearing the band. During Harvest Festivals they would have acts on a stage in (Central) park and the band would play for them.” Thanks to Mr. Howell for sharing his memories with us, as well as loaning the old photos used in the resort story. Mr. and Mrs. Clarence Reid of Nashville returned recently from a trip to .Texas. Prior to their departure, they enjoyed a 4­ day stay at the Head Lake cottage of Mr. and Mrs. Walter Endsley of Hastings, where they caught lots of fish. Also guests there were Mr. and Mrs. Vere Robinson of Bellevue. Saturday supper guests at the cottage were Mr. and Mrs. Arden Reid and daughters of Nashville, who brought along a bir­ thday cake in honor of 4year-old Arnie. Sunday dinner guests at the Reid home were Mr. and Mrs. Vernon Reid and family of Charlotte; Mr. and Mrs. Darrel Reid and sons of Kalamo; and Mr. and Mrs. Arden Reid and girls; Mr. and Mrs. Larry Eberly and children; Jerry Reid, Vaughn Reid, Dianne Stephensand boys; all local. Sunday evening Clarence and Margaret left for Texas, accompanied by Jerry, Vaughn, Diane and boys. They stayed one night at Tomball, Texas, then drove to Odessa to see the Reids’ daughter and family: Anetta and David Tredinnick and children. They enjoyed beautiful weather with no rain during their stay. Saturday, they made an excursion into New Mexico to tour Carlsbad Caverns. Starting for Michigan on Monday, they came by way of Missouri to visit Merrimac Caverns, and arrived home Wednesday evening. Saturday evening, the Clarence Reids attended a potluck supper at the home of Jean and Ernie Withey of Kalamo in honor of Pastor Roger and Norma Claypool and children, who were visiting here from Abingdon, Virginia. There were 49 present for the event, featuring good food and lots of bluegrass-gospel music. Pastor and Mrs. Claypool departed for home Thur­ sday, but the youngsters, little Rog and Barbara, planned to stay there a month with the Witheys. On Father’s Day, Mr. and Mrs. Clarence Reid had dinner at the Sveden House in Lansing, as guests of Mr. and Mrs. Vernon Reid and family of Charlotte. Sunday evening callers were Mr. and Mrs. Darrel Reid and boys of Kalamo. Nashville merchants are expressing appreciation to Sandy Salyers of Sandyland Park for the recent campout there of the Michigan Travel Trailer Club, which con­ tributed to a very successful, sidewalk sale event staged by the local Chamber of Commerce members over Father’s Day weekend. Mr. and Mrs. Austin Shantz and Mr. and Mrs. Victor Schantz, all of Nash­ ville, were in Stanton Monday to attend the funeral of Mrs. Edith Goodell Pastor Don Roscoe of Nashville placed 87th in the 340 runners participating in the 10-K Cereal City Run on June 13. His time on the 6.2 mile course was 39:40. This past Saturday he planned to enter a 10-K race around the perimeter of Kellogg Regional Airport, an event staged in conjunction with the Hot-Air Balloon events in Battle Creek. On July 4th, Pastor Roscoe will enter a 10-K race at Middleville. Called the Firecracker Run, that event is one of the largest in the state and is expected to draw over 500 runners. Nashville’s up­ coming Harvest Run, which Pastor Roscoe is chairing, is set for Sept. 19. Entry forms for the 6.2 mile race will be available soon in local stores. Many local businesses and civic organizations are helping to sponsor the 1981 Harvest Run. In addition to the main event, the agenda includes a 1-mile Fun Run for all ages, with ribbons awarded the winners. Local friends of John and Middy Wixson, former NashContinued on page 10— The Mirrors image" ,^iio imiuom luiaae.. Call for an appointment a —'* Hair Stylist for Men, Women & Children 111 N. Main, Nashville 852-9192 Hours: 9 to 8 Tues. & Thurs.; 9 to 5 Weo. & Fri.; 9 to 4 Sot. SPECIALS Wednesday ....... Thursday.. *5M OFF all Perms ...HAIRCUTS for *2” Shampoo & Set for *400 Friday.. Have a happy and safe 4th I Check »d Save at Home When you save at Eaton Federal Savings and Loan, you get a substantial return in interest. 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Her lecture tour took her to 300 Michigan cities and towns over a 5-vear period. Maude also spoke for suffrage and prohibition. Holiday Check List First to KELLEY’S — then off for Summer Fun I 0 FIREWORKS. ..All Michigan Legal 0 BEACH TOWELS . spec/a/*3w 0 HAYCLOTHES ..for all the family 0FAHILY SHOES... CASUALS... THONGS... JOGGERS... Etc. SWIM TRUNKS ..Men’s & Boys’ styles. PICNIC SUPPLIES - HMM COOLERS t JUGS GET ITALL AT... ’KtUuf 4 Variety Store 115-117 N. Main — NASHVILLE PHONE:852-9747 YOUR “EVERYTHING” STORE inwm>w>>i9n; Blood tests for prospective brides and grooms in Michigan hark back to legislation originally proposed by a Nashville man, Henry C. Glasner. An early local merchant, Glasner and his wife, the former Maude Wilcox of Hastings, were pioneers in the movement for passage of the state’s marriage examination license law which went into effect Oc­ tober 29, 1937. That was nearly 25 years after Glasner, then a state representative from Barry County, gained national attention by introducing the “Glasner Eugenics Bill” into the Michigan House in 1911. “We got the bill through the house and to the floor of the senate, where it was returned to committee, dying there,” said Glasner in a 1937 interview with the Lansing State Journal. “In 1913, it received a nice majority in the house, only to be defeated in the senate by one vote.” Glasner’s daughter, Helen, attributes that defeating vote to “an old bachelor who had no interest in a marriage law.” Miss Glasner and her sister, Mrs. Lillian Spinning, both bot of o Charlotte, arotte, recall reca their ter mother’s efforts to promote passage of the measure, which she strongly sup­ ported. In 1913,, Maude aue Glasner asner started on a lecture tour which carried her into more than 300 Michigan cities and towns over a 5-year period. She talked on eugenics and various social diseases at women’s clubs, nurses’ association meetings, assocaton meetings meetngs, churches, conferences and civic organizations.. On one occasion, while Mrs. Glasner was on tour,, Michigan’s governor, the late Woodbridge N. Ferris, special declared a “Eugencis Day” in the state. “Mrs. Glasner dwelt at length on her subject, Eugenics, which is derived from two Greek words meaning ‘well born’,” noted the Portand Observer in an October 19, 1913 report of Maude’s presentation to a standing - room - only crowd which packed that town’s Carnegie library clubrooms. “While the state provides severe penalties for stock breeders who allow the breed to deteriorate, Mrs. Glasner declared it was a deplorable fact that the legislature had refused to enact laws designed to preserve the human race protect future and to t the generations from ravages of hereditary disease.” . The 'Glasner trill would have required all candidates for marriage to produce health certificates from reputable physicians before the ceremony could be Summer evenings, "Hank” Glasner would load his daughters and friends from their Cleveland land Street neighborhood into his 1909 Mitchell Mitc for a cooling spin around town. Shortly after Glasner’s retirement as Nashville postmaster, a 10-month auto trip took the family on a 13,938-mile tour of the country. Seen here In Colorado are, from loft: Lillian, Maude, Helen and Henry. The white dog right of Helen lived on the farm where they camped. Tales of the 1922-23 journey were written by Mrs. Glasnor; published periodically In the Nashville News. The Model-T Ford carried camping gear, and large wardrobe trunk on back. (Allphoto* loaned, courtesy Helen Glasner andLillian Spinning) performed. The potential effect of its enactment was the subject of statewide discussions, noted the Observer: “The superintendent of the Kalamazoo hospital for the insane was one of the strongest advocates of the measure, declaring that had such a bill been in effect 25 years ago, the population of Michigan asylums would today be reduced at least twenty-five percent.” A staunch Democrat, Henry Glasner was elected in 1910 as representative from Barry County, considered aa rock-ribbed Republican district. He had made one earlier un­ successful bid for the seat. Glasner became one of twelve Democratic members of the House of Representatives in 1911 and soon earned respect from Republican members. The late Charles S. T Osborn, who was then referred to governor, Glasner as “the watchdog of the state treasury,” because of the Nashville man’s objection to unnecessary ex­ penses and raising of salaries. “He believes there is too much useless expense in the administration of state affairs,” said an October 1906 Nashville News campaign piece on Glasner. “He believes there is too much money spent by the legislature for things that do the people no good whatever, and that the people’s interest could be better conserved by cutting down the expenses and thus lessening taxes.” Glasner, said the News, was a man of the common people, one who had made himself what he was by hard knocks and a strict adherance to honesty. Glasner’’ss daughters Glasner remember their father's devotion to public service and his dedication to a stricter state economy. “He liked his politics pretty much,” said Helen. “And he believed in cutting taxes and cutting down on expenses.” On a personal level, they recall their father as a tall, blue-eyed, rather serious natured man who loved to sing in the local Methodist choir. Evenings he would load his daughters and their neighborhood playmates into his 1909 Mitchell for an ex­ citing spin around the mile at Standpipe Hill. The Glasner family lived on the southeast corner of the Cleveland and Gregg Street intersection, in the present-day Richard Ohm house. Henry Glasner was bom in Johnstown Township in 1872, the son of Charles and Catherine Glasner. He resided with his parents for about 15 years, “when a yearning to annex an education took hold of him and-he started out for Battle Continued next page — A self-made man, Nashville merchant Henry Glasner’s political platform was to cut government spending and thus lower taxes. He was labeled "Watchdog og of the state treasury” bby Gov. Osborn. Glasner’s election as a Democrat in a rock-ribbed Republican district was at­ tributed to Barry County voters' high regard of his Integrity and dedication. In Nashville... 3 SLOW PITCH TOURNAMENTS JULY 4th & 5th • COED Slow Pitch Tournament *78.00... plus 2 balls • MEN’S Slow Pitch Tournament *75.00... plus 2 balls • WOMEN'S Slow Pitch Tournament *65.00... plus 2 balls CLASS C and BELOW Hurry and get your entry fees In I Call Dan Downing... 852-9564 �The Maple Valley Nawa, Nashville, Tuesday, June 30,1981—Page 5 Memories of the past — t * iJnufto-'d** ji£ i £ wb bb bW.Hi** *!*^ , Creek, with his red-topped boots and flannel shirt, to attend school,” noted a 1908 Nashville News account of Glasner’s life. “His parents were poor and he was compelled to earn his way through school, and clerked in a store nights, morning and Saturdays for his board.” After attending Battle Creek High School, he secured a certificate and commenced teaching district school for $16 a month. About four years later, he went to work for W. P. Thompson in a store at Lacey. By age 21, Henry had saved enough of his earnings to buy a lot in that hamlet and borrowed $400 to build a store. “It was a hefty store, but he commenced business there nevertheless, on his own hook, with $150 worth of goods, some debts and a will that has brought him suc­ cess,” noted the 1908 News piece. Glasner also served as postmaster ofLacey, until he sold the store about four years later and moved to Nashville. , ‘/Henry Glasner, an exemplary young man from Lacey, has bought the RMayo store building and grocery on South Main Street and within a few days will open for business/’ noted the Nashville News in early April 1898. “The stock belonged to Marshall & Reynolds.” Glasner ran the local store two years, sold out to Truman Navue, and went to Centreville where he owned a general store about one year. He then returned to Nashville, bought out Navue, and rebuilt the business when it burned shortly after that 1901 transaction. “It was firecrackers in the front window that started the fire,” said daughter, Lillian, who recalls hearing the tales of the mishap as a child. In 1908, Glasner sold a half interest in his store (then located in the present-day north portion of Kelley’s) to Herman Maurer, a Maple Grove native who had been on the staff of what now is Central Michigan University at Mt. Pleasant. In 1909, Maurer bought out Glasner’s interest and continued to operate the store for more than 25 years, retiring in 1936. Meanwhile, Glasner pursued his public service career. In addition to his tenure in the State house, he served * as Nashville s postmaster from 1914-22; held the office of deputy sheriff; was a member of the Barry County Board of Commissioners; was village assessor two terms; was a member of the local Board of Education; and chairman of the county Democratic committee. In 1922-23, Glasner took his wife and two daughters on a 10-month auto tour of America, visiting all but two ofthe 48 states. It was quite a remarkable excursion in those days, and periodic accounts of the trip were written by Mrs. Glasner and published in the Nashville News under the title, “On the Long Trail”. “Dad was so well-known that everyone said ‘come stay with us’,” recalls Lillian. Otherwise, the family camped out, using their Model-T Ford as a base. Helen recalls the exact trip mileage: 13,938 miles. She entered 9th grade at Nashville upon their return, while Lillian graduated that year from NHS, having acquired most of her credits in advance of the long journey. Mrs. Glasner also received an NHS diploma in 1923. Although she had been an early schoolteacher by certificate, she had left school in her 11th grade. Later, she continued her education via correspon­ dence courses, devoting 7 hours per day to study. After high school graduation, both mother and daughter en­ tered Olivet College in the fall of 1923. The Glasner family moved to that city to be nearer the school. Upon their graduation in 1926, the News noted: “A rather unusual mother - was that Mrs. H. C. Glasner and daughter Lillian, who have completed their college course at Olivet and received their A.B. degrees at Commencement Monday.” Says Lillian: “It was pretty unusual then, but not so much now.” In 1923, Henry Glasner was hired by A. & P. Tea Com­ pany to manage a store in Lansing, then later was transferred to stores in Bellevue and Charlotte. At the time his wife and daughter graduated from Olivet College, he was manager of the Nashville Co­ operative Elevator. While living in Charlotte in 1932, Glasner was elected as state senator from the 15th senatorial district, in the sweeping Democratic vic­ tory of Franklin Delano Roosevelt. Glasner served in the Michigan senate during the 1933-34 term, under the administration of Democratic Governor William A. Comstock. As senator, Glasner’s philosophy had not changed. “He was a firm advocate of tax cuts and a pay-as-you-go fiscal policy,” noted the Lansing State Journal at the lawmaker’s death May 18, 1949. In 1936, Glasner had been an unsuccessful candidate for lieutenant - governor on the Democratic ticket, polling around 57,000 votes, although he did little campaigning. In. later life, Glasner headed the real estate division of the corporation and securities commission, served as chief clerk of the Eaton County OPA during World War II, and was a Charlotte real estate broker. Maude Glasner preceded her husband in death, passing away April 18, 1940. Public meeting to discuss sewer details July 9 by Susan Hinckley Procedures and regulations governing hookups to Nashville’s new municipal sewer extension will be presented to the public in an informational meeting set for 7:30 p.m. Thursday, July 9, at the Community Center in Putnam Park. Expected to be present are village officials, engineers, drain layers, and property owners who will be hooking to the new system. A brief village council meeting, starting at 6 p.m., will preceed the session. Topics to be discussed at questions pertaining to the two fire hydrants at $475 the informational meeting hookups. Also to be each, from East Jordan will include regulations presented will be in- Ironwoiks. covering both residential formation on financial aid — Tabled for one month a and commercial hookups: plans to help the property letter from Castleton permit fees; contractor ^owners with the cost of Township Supervisor Justin requirements, including hookups. W. Cooley citing complaints bonding and insurance; In May, the council ap- about alleged zoning grade, elevation and location, proved two “easy-pay” violations which have been of -lateral lines; plans for property owners to brought to his attention as specifications of approved meet the initial $600 hookup supervisor and village pipe materials; inspection fee. In addition to the hookup assessor. The letter com­ procedures, and other data. fee, individual property mented on home businesses Representatives of owners will be responsible in residential districts; fence Williams & Works, engineers for the cost of laying lateral heights; and one or more on Nashville’s $4.8 million lines from their residential autos parked on lawns. sewer expansion project will or commercial structure to Cooley suggested that the be on hand to answer the service stub on the main council give to these collection line. “violations and problems” Nashville’s $4.8 million the “consideration they sewer expansion will serve deserve, rather than put approximately 225 additional them on the back burner, so homes, including 40 with to speak, or just try to ignore present septic systems them until they reach unrunning into storm drains manageable proportions.” that flow directly into the Thornapple River or Quaker Wednesday, July 1-8 p.m. 4-H Beef Judging Practice Brook. More than 80 percent For all your Session, Don Wetzel farm, 8185 Kinsel, Vermontville. financed by state and federal Friday, July 3 - Cooperative Extension Office will be closed. INSURANCE NEEDS Sunday, July 5 - 2-5 p.m. Horseback Riding for Han­ grants, the project is targeted for completion by See or Call... dicappers, Meadowview School, E. Packard Hwy., the end of November. TERESA JONES Charlotte. In other business Thur­ Monday, July 6 - 8 p.m. 4-H Council, Kardel Hall, Charlotte sday, the council: Fairgrounds. — Adopted a resolution to Tuesday July 7 -1 p.m. 4-H Clown Club meeting, Extension annex approximately 129 Office, 126 N. Bostwick, Charlotte. acres in Section 35 of Wednesday, July 8 - 7 p.m. 4-H Swine fitting, showing and Castleton Township — the judging clinic, Buddy Day’s farm, 2225 Osborn, Olivet. site of the new wastewater Thursday, July 9 - 7:30 p.m. 4-H Horse Developmental treatment facility. The Committee meeting, Kardel Hall, Charlode Fairgrounds. village acquired the Brumm Saturday, July 11 - 9 a.m. Rabbit and Poultry Barn Clean-up Road site northwest of the Day, Charlotte Fairgrounds. village prior to start of the Saturday, July 11 -12 noon, Teen Bike Hike to Eaton Rapids. sewer expansion project. Meet at Charlotte Plaza. — Agreed to advertise for Sunday, July 12 - 2-5 p.m. Horseback Riding for Han­ sealed bids on a new %-ton dicappers, Meadowview School, E. Packard, Charlotte. pickup truck for use by the Tuesday, July 14 - 7:30 p.m. 4-H Flower Arranging Dept, of Public Works; and Workshop, 4-H Building Auditorium, Charlotte Fairgrounds. rejected a proposal to buy a Wednesday, July 15 - 8 p.m. 4-H Sheep judging practice, new street sweeper. Quentin Bosworth farm, 2736 N. Cochran, Charlotte. — Accepted the highest of Saturday, July 18 - 9 a.m. Clean-Up, Set-Up Day at the three sealed bids on a used Charlotte Fairgrounds. 8,000 BTU air conditioner Tuesday, July 21-7 p.m. Eaton County 4-H Special Riding from the old sewer treat­ Association meeting, Kardel Hall. ment laboratory. Highest Wednesday, July 22 - 8 p.m. Hog judging practice sesssion, •^uto-Owners bidder on the unit was Nancy Leon Murphy farm, 5612 Baseline, Olivet. Insurance Johncock of Nashville, at Vermontville $102. Ph. 517-726-0634 or 726-0580 — Approved purchase of EATON COUNTY FARM AND HOME CALENDAR TRUMBLE AGENCY BARRY COUNTY EXTENSION SERVICE CALENDAR of EVENTS June 29 - July 2 - 4-H Camfr Algonquin Lake. Registration forms available at the Extension Office, Hastings. July 1 - Regional Forage Day, Ross Fiske Farm, Kent County. July 6 - 4-H Goat Developmental Meeting, 7:30 p.m., Community Bldg., Hastings. July 8 - District IH Dairy Show, Mason. July 9- Regional Forage Day, W. K. Kellogg Farm, Hickory Corners. July 9 - Regional Forage Day, W. K. Kellogg Farm, Hickory Comers. July 9 - Brown Swiss Northern Canton Show, McCurdy Park, Corunna. July 10 - Brown Swiss Southern Canton Show, Calhoun County Fairgrounds, Marshall. July 11 - Brown Swiss State Show, Calhoun County Fairgrounds, Marshall. July 19 - 25 - Barry County “Free” Fair, Fairgrounds, NO SERVICE CHARGE CHECKING Battle Creek, Michigan MINIMUM BALANCE 1981 faqutarclatkinq. Thdcq n Louxs+ baHaMce. rtquiHnuut auaMk /tSk SNB Bank and Trust 25 W. Michigan Mall Battle Creek, Michigan 49016 mfmo Optsojiji StacrityAteddliq ei:o?si,ooi.?£>>: MEMBER F.D.I.C. nou) 77247 �Th* Maple Valley New*. Nashville. Tuesday, June 30. 1981 — Page 6 Maple Valley board approves driver education program The Maple Valley Board of Education, at a special meeting held Monday, June 22, approved offering the second session of driver education beginning Mon­ day, July 13. Approval was also given the continuation of the summer vocational agriculture program as stated in the master con­ tract. A vote earlier in the evening to continue the driver education program and not continue the vocational agriculture program ended in a three yes and three no vote. Continuation of these programs was made possible through approval of the additional 1.31 mills at the June Sth meeting to support the instructional program. All members present voted in favor of continuation of both programs. . Due to the failure of the June 8th millage vote for additional funds to support extra-curricular activities, the board members voted in favor of not funding any athletics but the board will allow the athletic boosters to fund the athletic program under present policy. Tom J oostberns, representing the athletic boosters, stated that he was uncertain at this time regarding the exact program the boosters could support. Representatives of the athletic boosters will be meeting with school personnel regarding the athletic program for the coming year, and Tom stated that at this time their major effort will be to attempt to maintain the varsity and jr. varsity programs. The school district will not be funding advisors for any extra-curricular groups including class advisorss or advisor to the Jr. High Student Council. The school district will not be funding the extra allowance to the band director for outside of school activities which will AGRIBUSINESS the largest and most stable Industry In Michigan and still growing. YOU can become Involved In agriculture sales with a new seed company that Is fifty years old In experiencea and reliability. PRO-SEED Inc. P.O. Box 55 236 Sugar St. Blissfield, Ml 49220 (517) 486-3520 We need a mature adult with either agriculture educa­ tion or experience to represent us In Southwestern and West Central Michigan area. Pro-Seed Is a grower and processor of a complete line of quality farm seeds. Salary negotiable and commensurate with experience. Send resume or call FARM SEEDS OF PROFESSIONAL QUALITY have to be covered by the band boosters. A general discussion was held regarding the proposed appropriations budget for the 1981-82 school year. The proposed budget shows the school district operating at a deficit of $89,788 with an­ ticipated receipts of $3,028,081 and anticipated expenditures of $3,117,869. Action will be taken on the appropriations budget at a special meeting to be held in the school adminstratibn building, Tuesday, June Dennis Casteele of Ver­ montville has been named public relations director of the Oldsmobile Club of America and editor of its monthly magazine, “Journey With Olds.” Casteele has written dozens of magazine and newspaper articles about various aspects ofthe old car hobby and has just com­ pleted a 400-page book on Oldsmobile for the Florida­ based Crestline Publishing Company. He is the former automotive editor of the Saginaw News and worked from 1972-75 as chief writer­ photographer for the public relations staff of the Old­ smobile division of General Motors. Casteele currently directs public relations for the state’s largest municipal electric utility, the Lansing Board of Water and Light. An avid old car and automotive literature Sale SALECONTINUES thru Friday, JULY3 Play* AM or FM on one 9 volt battery. 2%" speaker. 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Parents living outside the village limits will be contacted by personnel from the bus garage prior to the opening of school regarding any changes af­ fecting where their children might get on and off the school bus. There was some discussion relative to holding a special election in August regarding the two proposals for transportation and extra­ curricular which failed at the June election, but it was decided that it was not ad­ visable to schedule another election at this time. Board member Russell Geary was absent from the meeting. % $ id5 ’ J* J Vermontville man pr director and editor for car club magazine REXALL VACATION Soundsign AM/FM RADIO 30th, beginning at 7:00 p.m. Due to the failure of-the millage vote related to transportation, the district will implement the proposed revision in school bus routes as they were presented at the board meeting Monday night: Under the new routes the maximum walking distance to meet the bus will be one mile. Students living within the village limits will not be picked up at the residence. There will not be any shuttle busses between the 852-0845 collector, he also enjoys getting behind the wheel as a racing driver in various midwestern stock car racing circuits. Casteele was name to the Oldsmobile Club posts by the newly elected president of (he organization, Newell Stuhlfaut of Clawson, Mich. Stuhlfaut, a 33-year-old car collector, was elected president at a recent meeting of club directors and began his one year term on June 26 at the group’s national meeting in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. He has been an Olds club member since 1974 and was appointed Michigan State Director in 1976. The following year Stuhlfaut founded the southeastern chapter of the Oldsmobile Club of America. Well known in midwestern old car circles, he currently owns an immaculate 1957 Olds 98 convertible and a 1970 Olds 98 convertible. The Oldsmobile Club of America, founded in 1971, is open to anyone interested in Oldsmobiles 1897 to 1981. The club has an international membership of more than 3,500 members in Canada, Europe, Australia, and New Zealand. Headquarters for the club currently are at 145 Latona Rd. in Rochester, New York 14626. Jtn* iF* #0 U Jfil JjfltH i® diss Vermontville museum to be open in July Members of the local communities, seven other historical society will states and one foreign present in the museum on country. Saturday afternoons during During Michigan Week, the month of July to enable the first, third, and fifth local residents and visitors graders from Maplewood to view the many interesting Elementary School and their artifacts housed there. teachers toured the building. The museum continues to Busses from Waverly be the site of much interest Schools enabled over three in this historic village. hundred eighth graders to During the 1981 Maple Syrup view the exhibits. Earlier in Festival Weekend, well over the spring, the Girl Scouts a thousand people visited it. from Eaton County Friends registered there scheduled visits to it. from over ninety Michigan Few, if any, museums of Northwood Institute names local student to chancellor’s list Catherine S. Trumble of 688 S. Main in Vermontville has been named to the chancellor’s list for the spring .term at Northwood institute in Midland. To achieve chancellor’s list recognition, students must earn a 4.0 grade-point on a 4.0 scale. Northwood Institute is a private, tax-exempt, independent, co-educational business - and - management oriented college with three campuses: Midland, Mich., West Baden, Ind., and Cedar Hill, Texas plus Bloomfield Hills Academy at Bloomfield Hills, Mich. In addition, Northwood Institue conducts study programs abroad, and stresses international cultural exchange. The college is dedicated to fur­ thering the interrelationship of business and the arts in the interest of maintaining and developing the quality of life through individual knowledge and appreciation. Area students earndegrees at HSU Three local students were among the 5,218 to earn degrees June 13 from Michigan State University. From Nashville, Leslie Murphy of 704 East St., earned a bachelor of science Named to Michigan Tech, dean’s list James A. Myers of Nash­ ville has been named to the Dean’s List for the spring quarter at Michigan Technological University in Houghton by earning a grade point average of 3.5 or higher. Myers is a freshman, majoring in civil engineering at the school. Phone 945-9554 for ACTION-ADS its size have the visitors that this museum has throughout the year. While it is im­ possible to keep it open on a daily basis, it is always possible to have it open for special occasions by con­ tacting any member of the Vermontville Historical Society. iJtifd te fc Mtyln uk'i 4 idnil PROFESSIONAL BUSINESS DIRECTORY hstte tdj®i Bdtpt siiA Idfrll LIMESTONE & MARL (Delivered and Spread) CRANEWORK • Drainage Ditches • Farm Ponds DARRELL HAMILTON M. 3, N*MVIU£ PH. 352-NS1 toiata kt tai Wi taait aita|ni FOR PROFESSIONAL INSURANCE PLANNING ■tlrm Call... THE HECKER AGENCY 225 N. MAIN - NASHVILLE PHONE 852-9G80 i i , VERMONTVILLE VILLAGE COUNCIL MEETINGS 1st Thursday each month Mui At 7:30 P.M. Vermontville Public Library , * k du * nd Public invited to attend. DAN’S WATER SOFTENER SALES and SERVICE degree in systems science; and Bryan Overhold of 6245 Thornapple ornappe Lake, ae, receved received a bachelor of science degree iin fisheries and wildlife. Vermontville’s Kathleen Hengesbach earned a bachelor of arts degree in society and law. 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Vermontville Omer w w, , ^^tdj �Th* Maple Valley News, Nashvl He, Tuesday, June 30,1981 Page 7 Jacobys retire from long careers in education Maple Valley Schools have annual elementary science had at least one Jacoby on fair that involved most of the staff for the past 18 years. elementary students of the Lucy Jacoby has been a Nashville area as well as fourth grade teacher there PTO and community for that entire time and her volunteers along with adhusband Ernest has been on ministrative and staff Maple Valley’s educational support and participation to scene for the past 14 years. help in this program' Now the district is losing Another area that felt the both of them to retirement. impact of Ernie’s leadership Lucy has tallied a total of was the sixth grade camp 33 years in public service.. program. “This program She taught fourth grade in was staff originated and the same room at Fuller developed from the idea Street Elementary School in stage right through comNashville for her entire 18 munity and board of years there. Prior to that she education approval and was an elementary teacher support,” he said. at Middleville, followed by As community school four years as a fourth grade director, Ernie directed six teacher in Delton. of the last seven camp She graduated from Ithaca sessions held annually for High School in Ithaca, New one week for outdoor learYork; earned a bachelor of ning and social orientation of science degree from the boys and girls fropi both the college ofhome economics at Nashville and Vermontville Cornell University and a schools. He feels the camp master’s degree in reading helps prepare them for the from Western Michigan transition into the combined University. Maple Valley Jr.-Sr. High Before coming to Michigan School environment in their in 1965, Lucy taught seventh grade. vocational home economics Prior to Ernie’s position as and was employed as a community school director nutritionist for the at Maple Valley, the comEmergency Food Com- munity school program was mission, working with 4-H a satellite of a nearby school groups as well as with youth district which held the reigns and adults in three counties on administration and in New York through the control of earned revenues. Extension Services Under Ernie’s direction of Department of Cornell the local community school University. program, the program has Ernie holds a bachelor’s fluctuated from 50 to over 100 degree from Cornell percent of being self University too. He earned his sustaining in operating master’^ degree from revenue, according to the Michigan State University. number of reportable adult He entered the teaching student memberships. More profession later in life, after than 125 district adults several years in industrial received their diploma sales and engineering and 4.3 through the high school years of military service in completion program at World War II. Maple Valley. Ernie has been community “During the past seven school director and assistant years, the basis for return of athletic director at Maple funds to the district, Valley Schools for the past generated by the adults seven years. Prior to his participating in high school advancement to this ad- completion, has reflected the ministrative post, he was a changes in philosphy of the teacher of sixth grade Legislators in Lansing from science for seven years in ‘education for all’ to ‘justify* the Kellogg building in Nash- and ‘accountability’ at all ville. levels,” said Ernie. While Through the community a classroom teacher, Ernie was active in school umbrella, hundreds of many posts and committees youth and adults, in addition both in the local teachers’ to the ones who received union as well as leadership diplomas, were involved in roles in his church, Boy academic, enrichment, and Scouts, and service recreational programs organizations of the com- coordinated and directed by munity. Ernie. The academic inOne of his contributions cluded adult high school while teaching was to completion classes, coordinate and direct an graduate college courses and BUZ BOX 230 AMP WELDER SAVES ’169.50 • Up to 100% Duty Cycle • Quick Twin-Grip Amperage Control • Operates All AC Electrodes Including Low Hydrogen • Optional Wheel Kit Available • Helmet, Cables, and Accessories Included CENTURY community college classes. Enrichment classes included everything from bridge to cake decorating and country painting to welding. Recreational activities ran the gamut from summer Little Leagues for kids and men and women’s softball and volleyball to gun and water safety courses. Soon after Ernie assumed the duties of community school director, he also was assigned a newly created post as assistant athletic director with emphasis on the growing girls’ athletic and junior high sports programs for Maple Valley students. Through enactment of a federal equality-of-sexes law, the offerings, scope, number of contests and cost of programs for girls has more than doubled in the past five years at Maple Valley. About one-fifth of Ernie’s time at various parts of the day and evening (depending on the season) has been consumed by scheduling events, arranging for of­ ficials, supervising home contests, and steadily in­ creasing contacts with athletic directors of other schools. Through Ernie’s presence and involvement at the many activities under the community education and athletic name, he has become a well-known figure in many circles of the Nashville and Vermontville communities. His trademarks of friendliness and a hearty laugh plus sincerety blended with kindness and patience will be missed. In an interview three years ago, Ernie said that attending the adult graduation ceremonies each year were some of the most gratifying moments of his career. Lucy, too, has a treasury of those satisfying moments of helping students master a skill they previously had been stumbling with or stimulating their creativity Vacation Bible School starts The Vermontville Bible Church is holding Vacation Bible School July 13th through July 17th from 9:30 a.m. to 11:45 a.m. daily. Exciting Bible lessons from the Book of Esther will be presented as well as Bible drills, verses, games, songs, song drills and an intriguing Missionary Story. Ron and Carl Horn are leading the Vacation Bible School this year and they anticipate a challenging and spiritually rewarding time for all. Children starting kin­ dergarten through 8th grade are invited to attend. Bub­ bles the Clown and Andy the Accordian will also be at­ tending. If you have any questions or need tran­ sportation, call 726-0647 or 852-1661. (7-6) Action - Ads HARDWARE 105 N. Main St., ^ Phone 852-0713 WOULD LIKE TO TAKE CARE OF SENIOR CITIZENS in their home, have experience as nursing assistant, will give lots of TLC. Nashville - Hastings area. 852-1870. (6-30) Lucy and Ernie Jacoby of Hastings have retired from careers in education. Both were most recently employed in the Maple Valley School District. (photo supplied) through an assortment of projects. However, Lucy doesn’t plan to abandon teaching completely, she plans to do tutoring locally and in Florida where she and her husband will spend time during Michigan’s inclement weather. She also says she’ll keep busy doing volunteer work. Ernie’s retirement doesn’t include a prominent rocking chair in the picture either. He says he plans to devote his time to home and vacation site projects that he hasn’t had a chance to do because of a demanding work schedule. Those projects include work on their Hastings home, on a cottage in New York state, and on two acres of grassland in Florida. Lucy and Ernie will be celebrating their 40th wedding anniversary next month. They have four children: Lucerne Cook of Lowell; Jenneane Pelon of Dutton; Chris Jacoby of Ft. Lauderdale, Florida; and Stephen Jacoby of Pompano Beach, Florida. BIG GEORGE’S PARTY STORE 637 S. Main - Nashville 852-9833 We Accept U.S.D.A. FOOD STAMPS! FULL CASE SPECIAL Pepsi, Diet Pepsi, Mountain Dew,, Grarpe7, Teem... 24 10 oz. Bonies .. $ |g gg w plus ______________ DEPOSIT BUTTERNUT - BLUE SEAL HOT DOG BUNS . 8 PACK 2/0y JULY 5th ... Don't miss the BIG BANDS at the SANDYLAND JAM ...this weekend! 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Gary scored on the par- entered in a national three alternate number one drawing for the 1981 hole-inhole, a distance of 164 yards. one sweepstakes, with the His partner in Sunday’s winner being awarded a game was William Kip of golfing holiday. Nashville. Others to have scored Bill and Mary Hecker, holes-in-one at Mulberry proprieters of Mulberry Fore are Roy Roberts of Nashville who was the first to do so after the course opened in 1980, and his on SWIMMING cousin Dale Geiger of Woodland who sunk his ball in one swing on May 31 of this year. Nashville and Greenville teams take top places in Trumble's softball tourney Winners of the Trumble Agency’s 20-team softball tournament June 20-21 at Maple Valley High School were D & D Softwater of Nashville who captured first place in the men’s division; and Ore Ida of Greenville who took the top place in the women’s division. In the men’s class, Mapes Furniture of Sunfield placed second. 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You’ll have a beautiful, artful nail on top of your own nail plate. OPEN: Monday thru Friday * Eiening appointment Available REDKEN® EWI------- 1® formulaied lshciauy mens haa 112 E.Court St., Hastings Phone (616)9488767 Nashville pee wee team second in Sunfield tournament Saturday, June 27, a group terrific hits, a lot of of Nashville pee wee ball “professional” looking players journeyed to Sun­ fielding, and the tension field to compete in a baseball high. The final inning saw Nash­ tournament sponsored by the ville score two runs to take Sunfield Jaycee’s. Ore Ida of Greenville captured a first place win in The Nashville boys played the lead 8 to 6, but Ver­ the women's division. Sunfield No. 1 team to start montville had last bat and the day winning 19 to 10. The with two outs managed to games featured coaches score the winning run. pitching to their own team, Playing for Nashville were six strikes, no walks, five Glen Sebastian, Jason runs or three outs per inning. Ackett, Randy Bishop, David The games go fast and the Nichols, Terry Kellogg, kids really like the ex­ Bobby Allen,, Jeremy Prong, citement. Ryan Hickey, Shawn Nashville played very well Bitgood, Mickey Shilton, with six innings and they had Travis Norton, Shawn to go to the field without Herman, Jamie Endsley, having three outs. John Shank, Weston Rooks, The second game played Robert Erickson, Alvin was against Vermontville Morgan, Joel Wetzel, Jason No. 1 with the score: Nash­ Hook and Danny Lindquist. ville 16, Vermontville 6, Coaching the' boys was allowing the boys a two hour Dave Finkler assisted by break while two Ver­ Terry Kellogg ahd Keith montville teams played and Prong,! Scorekeeper was then we played the winning Carol Kellogg. Carl's Market team, in the women's division, Vermontville team. A lot of parents made the finished second place. The final game started at 3 trip to support the team, it p.m. The kids looked good if was interesting, entertaining A new deadline is now in effect for submitting a little tired and both teams and the boys learned a lot news copy to the Maple Valley News. The new played well with some from the experience. time is 10 h.m. Monday. This change affects Nashville little league standings — Have your best tan ever VISITS D & D Softwater of Nashville won first place in the men's division. Razor's Edge HAIRDESIGNERS Girls Little League WL Mace’s Pharmacy 4 1 Tied... 1 Nashville Auto 4 1 Tied ... 1 Irene’s Beauty 2 4 Carl’s Supermarkett 1 5 Boys Little League Lacy No. 1 2 0 Tied... 1 Reid’s TJ Farms 2 0 Tied... 2 Nashville Hardware 1 2 Tied. ..1 Hen’s softballJune 22 - Mead-O-Acres 0, Bad News 3; Big George 14, Carpenters Den 4; Mac­ Donalds 14, Nashville Baptist 7; Nashville Hdwe. 20, TJ Pizza 5; Shooks Trucking 15, Trumbles 1; BYE DD Soft Water. June 26 - Nashville Hdwe. » 12, Trumbles 6; Mead-OAcres 14, TJ Pizza 3; MacDonalds 0, Shooks Trucking 4; Big George 10, Nashville Baptist 0; Bad News 0, DD Soft Water 1; Carpenters Den BYE. 1 3 o 1 Tied ...2 Boys Pee Wee Keith Prong Builders 4 0 Village Inn 2 2 Power’s 2 2 Lacey 2 1 M.V.Jaycees 1 3 Carl’s Supermarket o 3 Girls Pee Wee Big George’s Part Store 31 Eaton Federal 21 M.V.Jaycees 03 Lacey No. 2 M.V. Implement Action-Ads ATTENTION: Parents with a child going into 5th grade band. I have an Olds coronet used just 1 year. Paid $260 will sell for $175 . 852-1791, Nashville. OIL PAINTINGS of your favorite old photograph. We take people out of group pictures, put people together from separate portraits, enlarge or reduce according to your family wall requirements. Bill Richards Studio, 250 S. Main, Ver­ montville, Mi. Ph. 726-1340. (eow) material to be picked-up at Johnny's Market in Vermontville, at the high school, and any other drop-off locations. 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The grandstand feature Also being held on Tuesday will be speed horse racing at 1 p.m. will be the goat beginning at 7:30 p.m. Senior show in the livestock barn citizens will be offered % off area. Champions may be the grandstand. asked to remain on the Please plan to come and fairgrounds during the fair join in all the fun at the fair this year. Come prepared!! this year. Fair dates are Leisuretime Amusements June 30 - July 5. Congregational minister cont. 8” CONCRETE BLOCKS yard price 54* MORTAR...*3.95 High Strength Mortar...*4.55 Maple Valley Concrete Products (517)852-1900 South side of Nashville on M-66. Bushre Plumbing • Residential Repair • Installation • New Construction • Remodeling • Sewer and Drain Work • Water Heaters • Water Softeners • Gas Piping • Pipe Handrails • Welding FOR ALL YOUR PLUMBING & PIPING NEEDS Call... 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On Tuesday, July 14, at 7:30 p.m. in the Auditorium of the 4-H Building on the fairgrounds, a flower arranging workshop will be conducted by Mrs. Delores Kleinfelt. She will offer tips and suggestions on arranging and ' showing flowers. Members, parents and leaders are encouraged to take part. Anyone else Mrs. Neimeyer is the former Vivian Smith of Nashville. The couple were married June 17, 1956 and have two children: Michael and Melinda. who is interested, is also welcome. Participants should bring their own containers, wire for holding flowers, cutters or shears, and flowers, which should be cut early in the morning, or the night before and placed in warm water. If you plan to attend, please call the Extension office by July 7. From our readers — CEMENT.. .*4.65 (By the Pallet -35- *4.28 bag) condition, call 517-852-9053. NOTICE... AREA DRAIN LAYERS from front science degree in history and Pastoral Education at secondary education in 1970. Bronson Methodist Hospital He then served for one year and served a concurrent in an inner city congregation assignment at Southridge at the Church of the Good Reformed Church. News in Chicago. Schreuder and the former In 1972, Schreuder Jane Benedict were married received a master’s of arts in 1976 at Riverview United degree in history from Presbyterian Church in Western Michigan Drexel Hill, Pennsylvania. University. He attended New Jane is a native of Hun­ Brunswick Theological tington, Long Island and a Seminary in New Brun­ graduate of Hope College swick, New Jersey during and Harvard University the 1972-73 academic year. Graduate School. He was employed three She is a former high school years in New York City for math teacher in the nd the Board of Pensions of the Philadelphia area an Reformed' Church in currently is director of America and for another marketing research for the three years as office Kellogg Company in Battle manager for the Byron J. Creek. Crosse Kalamazoo regional The Schreuders have a office of the Northwestern two-year-old daughter, Anne Mutual Life Insurance Janette. Company. The family will reside at In the fall Of 1979, 341 South Main Street in Schreuder returned to Vermontville. seminary- at Western Theological Seminary in Holland, Michigan and received his M. Div. degree I am the parent of children in May of this year. During this time, he completed a who are young and will be summer quarter of Clinical using the transportation 1970 LARK FOLD-DOWN CAMPER: Sleeps 8, good system of Maple Valley funding for transportation. Schools for many years to Sincerely, Joan Hasselback come. This is a very im­ portant area of their education, mainly their safety. It is almost imposible to think of our school system without its bus system. The area that Maple Valley serves is much to big and spread out. There are no real general pick up areas without expecting children to hike down either very busy roads or very deserted roads. Either way I do not like the idea nor is it prac­ tical. The small percent of a mill that was asked for in the election was very important in running the quality system we now have. The general turmoil of having parents pulling in and out, picking up students at school is very hazardous. With bus service the students leave i school in an orderly manner, on a schedule that people can depend on. I would want to know that before and after school my children have transportation, without dodging traffic up at school or walking the roads. Please, can we try to agree that our bus system is as important as we felt the funds for operating the schools are. Increase our SUSAN M. CORKWELL, Nashville Village Clerk CREATIVE and DYNAMIC HAIRSTYLING for the. WHOLE Family Re-do yourself for the Summer PERMS, COLOR, EYEBROW, W,AXING a,nd ev-en EAR PIERCING... Call Today! 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A letter was written from Marguerite Shook regarding property located at 304 E. Francis. A letter to be sent with a carbon copy to the land owner. Letters were read from Dunigan Brothers regarding their minority business enterprises status. Also a letter was read from the South Central Michigan Plan­ ning Council regarding designated management agency. Sgt. Gene Koetje gave the police report for the month of May 1981. There was discussion on blocked alley complaints. Motion by Rizor, supported by Fueri that any complaints registered with any department of the Village that is not determined to be legitimate by that department, department head shall inform the complaintent that they may submit complaint in writing, dated and signed for council consideration. All ayes. Motion carried. Motion by Hughes, supported by Babcock that the following bills be allowed and orders drawn on Treasurer for the same. All ayes. Motion carried. GENERAL POUCE DEPARTMENT Michigan Bell.................... 72.67 Con*. Power (officee)....... 38.25 Con*. Power (*t. light*).. 884.05 Carl'* Markets 10.22 Hatting* Sanitary Service 380.00 Social Security Admin...........6.57 6.57 The Hecker Agency 14.00 Cadillac Overall Supply...... 5.65 Cheml-Trol Chemical....... 998.62 Mi. Chloride Sale*, Inc... 556.50 Michigan Bell........... 33.21 Mace Pharmacy....... ....4.20 Kent OH Co.............. 547.92 Big George's Party Store.. 21.50 Power* Snell...................... 43.00 Sargent Sowell, Inc........... 27.85 General Electric............... 13.20 GARAQE AND EQUIPMENT Michigan Bell.................... 27.62 Consumer* Power ........... 37.00 Carl'* Market*..................... 12.75 Mace Pharmacy................. 1.49 Hometown Lumber Yard.. 11.22 Kent OU Company... 418.90 Auto. Specialty Part* .41.97 Chempace Corp........ 277.84 Berni*........................ ...18.78 Municipal Supply Co. 146.40 PARKS AND UBAANY Contumer* Power... .. 12.90 Hometown Lumber Yard .. 19.37 Maple Leaf Florist.. .48.20 Nashville Hardware ..6.30 WATER AND SEWER Michigan Bell (water) ..... 20.20 Michigan Bell (sewer) ..... 29.38 Consumer* Power (water) 159.90 Consumer* Power (sewer) 86.15 Nashville Hardware 12.24 Water Engineering & Mngt. 30.00 Hickey Electric ................. 80.35 Dunigan Bro*. Inc........ 1,560.00 Municipal Supply Co 424.78 Millipore Corp......... ..62.88 U.S. Farmer* Home Adm. 475.00 U.S. Postmaster............... 80.02 Haviland Product* Co... 1556.50 STREH DEPARTMENT Michigan Chloride Sale* . 113.00 Rieth-RIley Const. Co.......110.70 Motion by Hughes, supported by Calvin Rizor to apply to Farmers Home Administration for the 3rd draw of local share money totaling $300,000.00. All PERFORMANCE Get tough 50-hp performance with a John Deere 2240 When John Deere added new performance to the 50-hp 2240 in 1980, a new option was also added — mechanical front-wheel drive. Now you can get more done in slick or soft conditions when you order this option. Plus, you also get synchronized shifting with the TSS transmission when you order front-wheel drive. Like the standard collar-shift transmission, the TSS transmission provides 8 forward, 4 reverse speeds. Add the Hi-Lo option to the collar-shift transmission and you double your selection of speeds. There are also many standard features big fuel tank capacity, electronic instrument panel, and a completely adjustable seat. Stop by soon to see these and many other features on the 2240 Tractor. G.W Sales 1138 4th Street, Lake Odessa, Ml. 48849 Phone 616-374-8835 ayes. Motion carried. Motion by Hughes, supported by Fueri to pay partial payment No. 4, Contract No. 1 Collection, May 1 May 31, project 35% complete. Amount earned 185,828.50, retained 18,582.85 and amount owed 167,245.65. All ayes. Motion carried. Motion by Hughes, supported by Babcock to pay partial payment No. 3 on Contract No. 2, Lift Stations, May 1-May 31 project 54% COMPLETE. Amount earned $38,762.10, retained $3,876.21, amount owed $34,885.89. All ayes. Motion carried. Motion by Hughes, supported by Fueri to pay partial payment No. 6 on Contract No. 3, Treatment, May 1May 31 project 48% complete. Amount earned, $165,595.20, retained $16,559.52, amount ewed $149,035.68. All ayes. Motion carried. Motion by Hughes, supported by Rizor to submit form No. 271, partial payment request No. 10 to C.P.A., D.N.R. and FmH.A. for $296,766.00 for-Engin­ eering and construction costs. All ayes. Motion carried. Motion by Hughes, supported by Rizor to adopt change order No. 1 on Contract No. 2 for price reduction $2,850.00 times 3 lift stations for a total of $8,550.00. All ayes. Motion carried. John Hughes, Chairman of the Department of Public Works gave the D.P.W. report for the month of May. Motion by Hughes, supported by Rizor to adjourn, meeting adjourned at 9:00 p.m. Cal. Rizor gave ambulance and fire board report. Harold Christiansen, President Date: June 25, 1981 Susan M. Corkwell, Clerk Vermontville news By Esther Shepard Congratulations to two former residents on their 50th wedding anniversary of Vera and Marshall Berry of 187 Garfield Ave., Battle Creek and Rev. and Mrs. Francis C. Haff, Hartel Road, Potterville. The former Vera Loveland and Marshall Berry were married June 26, 1931 in Vermontville, and they have resided in Battle Creek since then. An open house was held Sunday by their children at the home of their son and daughter-in-law, Mr. and Mrs. Ronald L. Barry of Annaopolis, Md. There are six grandchildren and one great-grandchild. Berry was employed by dairy firms until his retirement. He first was with Sullivan Dairy for 12 years and drove a horse-drawn milk wagon, and later with Palmiter Dairy Co. and Ashley Dairy Co. Berry was president of Teamster Local 34 for more than 20 years. He enjoyed the out-of-doors and has hunted deer in the Upper Peninsula for. more than 40 ytears. They are members of the First United Methodist Church and Vera was active in the Jeffries’ Sunday school class until 1968, and in the Church Circle. They spend the summer at their cottage at Fair Lake. Frances Baker and Rev. Francis C. Haff were married June 24, 1931. They were honored with an open house June 28 at Park View Terrace, 210 E. Main St.,, Potterville by their children: Francis Jon of Potterville, Gloria Trumpower of South Heart, North Dakota and Jeanna Dana of Webberville and their nine grand­ children. They have pastored several churches in the area under the Church of the Nazarene and also have done home missionary work in Iowa and New York state. Congratulations on your 50th wedding anniversary! Paula Johnson, was one of the youth to participate in the Farm Bureau Citizenship seminar at Albion College, June 15-19. Paula was among some 220 Michigan high school juniors and seniors iinvolved in the five day seminar, .sponsored .by the Michigan Farm Bureau and County Farm Bureaus. Paula is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. George R. Johnson of Carlisle Road. Mrs. Paula Kimble of Saranac and Miss Esther Shepard went to Battle Creek Saturday forenoon. Virginia and Bill Cox were in Battle Creek Saturday morning at 6:30 a.m. to see the hot-air balloons sail and land. This was the 5th World Hot-Air Balloon Championship, the opening day was June 20 at Kellogg Regional. Balloonists came from Madrid, Spain, Senningerberg, Luxemberg, Sweden, Hong Kong, France, Austria, Canada, Ireland, Switzerland, South Africa, Belguim, Norway, United Kingdom and Australia. Congratulations to Carol Ann Joppie and Richard Paul Van Eck, Jr., on their engagement. Carol Ann is the daughter of Magdelen (Mahar) Joppie of Hastings and Walter Joppie Sr. of St. Cloud, is a graduate ou, Fla. a. Sheesagrauae of Hastings High School and Kellogg Community College, and is now employed at Pennock k Hospital i in Hastings as a laboratory technician. Richard Richard is is a graduate of Thornapplle Kellogg High School in Middleville, and after ser­ ving four years in U.S. Navy is now employed at Wamar Products at Caledonia. Carol is the granddaughter of Mrs. Nellie Mahar and the late Mike Mahar. Action - Ads HOME OWNERS: Home heating fuel is still increasing in cost. You can save 25 percent by using solar energy. For a cost-free estimate call Jim Callihan 616-962-7677. (7-2) CARD OF THANKS I would like to thank Dr.. Myers , Dr. Merriman, the n nurses and nurses aides, on the second floor forr the excellent care I received wexhciele einn Pceanrneock Hreocsepivtael. Also aa thank thank you you to to my my Also relatives and friends for the gifts, cards and calls. Your thoughtfulness is very much appreciated. Dorotha Brumm Nashville News continuedville residents who recently relocated in Florida, will be sorry to learn that he has been hospitalized since his arrival there June 2. Cards and letters would cheer him. His address is: Florida Hospital, 601 Rollins, Room 2236; Orlando, 32802. The Wixon’s new home address is Oak Spring Mobile Park, 17 Madison; Sorrento, Florida, 32776. And one final story from the Hot-Air Balloon event: One of the special attractions there had a very special meaning for Mr. and Mrs. Lawrence Friddle of rural Lacey. When Lawrence noticed the name Friddle in the list of U.S. Army Golden Knight skydivers who were to perform in Battle Creek, he wondered if it might be a distant relative. Imagine the surprise of Sgt. Bill Friddle when he answered a knock on the door of his Holiday Inn room to find an unknown 84year-old man standing there. As it turned out, Bill’s grandfather and Lawrence were distant cousins. It seems that the family split about 65 years ago in Far­ mland, Ind. In a family tree record which Lawrence has, there is mention of Bill’s branch of the clan. Lawrence and his wife, Bessie, invited Sgt. Friddle out to. their home for Saturday lunch, then had quite a visit with photos and reminiscing. Bill’s father lives at New Albany, Ind. On Sunday, the Lawrence Friddles, as well as the Paul Friddles and David Friddles, all local, were on hand for Bill’s Battle Creek performance. It was thrilling, and they felt a special pride in him. They had a few minutes to visit as Sgt. Friddle refolded his parachute and then there was a sad farewell. Although he has jumped in 50 states,1 this is the first time he has met any other Friddles, Bill said, and he was thrilled to think Lawrence took the time to look him up and make him welcome. Bessie tells us that the reunion was reported by WBCK radio and the Battle Creek Enquirer and News. Before Sunday’s event, Bessie took her husband to the Moose Hall in Mulliken for dinner, so all in all, Lawrence Friddle had a pretty memorable Father’s Day. Thursday, Mrs. Bessie Friddle and her mother, Mrs. Maud McNutt of Sturgis, went to Weidman, Michigan, to stay through Sunday. They will attend the wedding of Mrs. Friddle’s granddaughter, Sharon Johnson to John Pick. The ladies went to Weidman with Mrs. Ricahrd Sexton, who drove here to pick them up. This is the first time since Sept. Bessie has seen her children who live there. They are Mr. and Mrs. Richard Sexton; Mr. and Mrs. Robert Sexton; Mr. and Mrs. Charles Shanteau; and Mr. and Mrs. John Johnson. — NOTICE — The regular meeting of the Nash­ ville Village Council will be held at 6:00 p.m. instead of 7:00 p.m. on Thursday, July 9, 1981 at the Community Center in Nashville. SUSAN M. CORKWELL, Nashville Village Clerk NOTICE... Residents of 1 VERMONTVILLE TOWNSHIP & | VILLAGE OF VERMONTVILLE | Please note the July dates for the Vermontvi I le Transfer Station. CLOSED: July 4th & July 18th | OPEN: July 11th & July 25th | The Vermontvide Village Council GUARANTEED^ FOR YOUR CAR’S LIFETIME! Arvin muffler FOR THAT GUARANTEED MUFFLER WITH A CERTIFICATE AT ... JACK’S STANDARD (Vermontville) LARRY’S FARGO (Nashville) See us for that QUALITY in... PARTS and WORKMANSHIP 11 Lake Odessa Auto Parts Co. and other participating stores— ____ 1012 Tupper St. — Lake Odessa �Th* Maple Valley New*, Nashville, Tuesday, June 30, 1981__Page 11 Engagements ■ A special meeting of the Maple Valley Board of Education will be held in the school administration office, Tuesday, June 30, beginning at 7:00 p.m. at which time approval will be given an appropriations resolution covering the budgets for the 1981-82 school year. 'sSSfc sc !SWS^ pW CIIjSS j&S&S NSSNNs NXN*s S SS}*. feiSj. <Sv**S SSb !S!JSS JSS^S <^s'JSi s^Ji SII >»!S! *«j>s «js ..:s: *:$a £J“*«» PwtyM, tWillpii i M| I, HD tl to Bin MtyM M.V. Board holds budget meetiig Women’s fire auxilliary plans first meeting Peake-O'Dell Sutfin-Curey Mr. and Mrs. Eldon Peake of Nashville are proud to announce the engagement of their daughter, Wendy Jo, to Monte P. O’Dell, son of Mr. and Mrs. Harold O’Dell of Vermontville. Monte is presently employed with the Village of Vermontville. A July 25 wedding is being planned. The Vermontville Fire Department Womens’ Auxiliary will have it’s first general meeting, Tuesday, July 7, 7:00 p.m. at 273 N. Maia St., Vermontville. (Mike Oster’s place). All firemen’s wives are asked to reserve the date and attend. Mr. and Mrs. Albert M. Sutfin of 8091 Bivens Road, Nashville, are pleased to announce the engagement of their daughter, Deborah Sue Sue, to Douglas R. Curey of Battle CHraekeakla, soofn G oraf sMs Lrsa. keP.hyllis Teen bike hike Hakalaof Grass Lake. A teen bike hike will take The bride-elect graduated from Maple Valley High place Saturday, July 11 Schooll and Argubright beginning at noon in the Business College, and is a Charlotte Plaza parking lot. medical secretary for Ed­ The trip will be ap­ ward J. Klopp, Jr., M.D. Her proximately 10 miles in fiance graduated from length, with the destination Michigan Center High School Eaton Rapids. Teens and and is employed by Burger friends are encouraged to come and enjoy the ride King, Incorporated. The wedding will be through back country roads. Another bike hike is planned August 22. for Saturday, August 8. — Pennock-Curtis Mr. and Mrs. Wayne Pennock of Lawrence Rd., Nashville announce the engagement of their daughter, Loraine Esther, to Charles W. Curtis of Hadley Cooley-Chaffee Rd., Lapeer, Mich. Loraine graduated from Mr. and Mrs. Justin W. Cooley of Nashville an- Maple Valley High School in nounce the engagement of 1972 and from Adrian their daughter, Gale Lynne, College, Adrian, Mich, in 1976. She is employed by the to Brian Chaffee, son of Mr. and Mrs. Richard Chaffee, Lapeer County Probate Jr. of Nashville. Court as a juvenile probation Brian and Gale graduated officer. Curtis is employed by the from Maple Valley High Lapeer City Police Dept, as a School in 1981. Brian is presently em- city police officer and ployed at the Nashville detective. Locker. Gale is employed at An August 8 wedding date has been planned at the Mace Pharmacy. A July 11 wedding is being Trinity United Methodist Church in Lapeer. planned. SWIMMING POOLS: Best deal in the county and for doit-yourselfers the easiest to install. Financing now available. Acoma, Inc., 1616-963-0433. (4-2IN) Wright Flowers for that special... w Person v wedding V * Births* Sympathy* or JUST BECAUSE! Mon.-Fri. 8-5, Sat. 9-5, Closed Wednesday GRANDMA'S . GREENERY \ NASHVILLE X FLOWERS /( X852-9797zf SIDE DOOR Christensen-Hoybook Mr. and Mrs. William Christensen of Vermontville are happy to announce the engagement of their daughter,. Karen, to Steve Hoybook of Blaine, Min­ nesota. Karen is a 1979 graduate of Maple Valley and attends Bethel College in St. Paul, Minnesota. Steve is a 1980 graduate of Bethel. No wedding date has been set. Wyant-Joseph Mr. and Mrs. Gene Wyant and Mr. and Mrs. Donald P. Joseph Sr., both of Nashville, announce the engagement of Jill Wyant to John M. Joseph. An August 8 wedding is planned. Saint Building ACCEPTING BIDS The Village of Nashville will be accepting sealed bids on a new ... 1981 % Ton Pickup Truck. Bids must be submitted to the Village Clerk by 4:00 p.m. on July 23, 1981. Specifications are available at the Village Clerk's office at 206 N. Main St., Nashville. The Village reserves the right to accept or reject any or all bids. SUSAN M. CORKWELL, Nashville Village Clerk Attention county Vietnam era veterans following The organizations extend an invitation to a free Chicken Barbecue on August 29,1981, from 10 a.m. to8 p.m., at the Moose Recreation Area. Please contact the following: American Legion Post 45, Hastings; V.F.W. Post 8260, Nashville; V.F.W. Post 422, Delton; American Legion Post 484, Hickory Corners; V.F.W. Post 7548, Mid­ dleville. Library story hour Story Hour at Putnam Library in Nashville every Tuesday in July 10 a.m. 11:30 a.m. 4 yr. olds - 4th grade, 3 yr. olds with parents. Nashville student named to Grand Valley dean’s list Christine Shaw of Nash­ ville has been named to the Dean’s List of the college of arts and sciences for the winter semester at Grand Valley State in Allendale. She is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. William Shaw of 3713 Curtis Rd., Nashville. Christine had a 4.0 grade point average and was one of a select group of 170 students who earned grades of 3.5 or higher while enrolled in 15 or more grade point credits. She will be a sophomore at Grand Valley in the fall. Action-Ads GARAGE SALE: Thursday, July 2 and Friday, July 3, 9 afln. to 5 p.m. 4250 S. Clark Rd., Nashville, go south on M-66, out of Nashville, 5th house on right past city limits sign. 4L x 60 x 15 tires, good condition, convertible top for a Blazer, Early American end tables, good condition^ Armstrong flute, good condition, 2 girl’s 10speed Schwinn bikes, like new, lots of clothes and misc. items. SEPTIC TANK CLEANING: Approved by Michigan Department of Health. Call Menzo Howe, Charlotte, Phone 543-0173. (tfn) Last spring, Mike and I. were talking about just how terrific the garden was coming along. I said it needed a little color and the first thing we thought of was berry plants. So Mike went out and scrounged up a few b blackberry bushes and a few of ‘we still don’t knows’. But I bought three strawberry plants and I was sure iff would take forever for any edible results. Well, this year, Mike and I were talking about just how terrific the strawberries are doing and what are we going to do with so many plants! I’m not an authority on the subject and I didn’t realize that out of three plants I would have thirty-five the first year. Out ofdesperation, I called the Cooperative Extension Service and they told me to transplant the plants into rows, pick off the flowers on the new plants this year and train the runners into rows. Well, I’ve got some direction now, but NEXT spring ought to be interesting. As for the berries from lastforyear ’s starters — enough table the fruit from falling to the bottom of the jar). Skim off foam and pour into clean jars. Let set and cool. You can use paraffin or bands and lids to seal. Label and date — that’s it. One thing I do know — strawberries are at their peak right now and picking your own is another way to share with your family. Some patches do not allow small children but yod can get them involved at home making theelejam. You ’ll have lmitatle ntrgoub agmet.tin oguthem a vtoe use and as big as a golf ball. eat it! So, I’ll have to pick P.S. We could really use strawberries elsewhere this some some great grea recipes recpes at a thee year to make my jam and Pantry — drop them off at I’ve heard there are plenty of Johnnie’s by Friday. places near Vermontville. Next Week; A local bird? For several years I’ve picked at Gibb’s near Onondaga, but I need to get closer to home. If you pick ATTENTION WORKING PARENTS: Wanted - baby­ berries, let me know where sitting jobs for the summer and I’ll swap you this recipe: by two girls, 17 and 16, in your home our ours. Nash­ Strawberry Jam ville area. Phone 852-9805, 4 C. sliced berries Nashville. (6-30) 7 C. sugar RENT A MOTOR HOME: 1 tsp. lemon juice By day or week. Have % bottle (or one packet) campers also. $100 deposit Certo pectin will hold for your date. Call Place berries with sugar into large pot and bring to a Meek’s Vacation Rental, 945­ rolling boil on medium heat. 9101, Hastings. (9-29) Continue to boil for | minute. REWARD: For return of Remove from heat and add prescription sunglasses lost lemon juice and Certo. Stir in area about first week of for 5 minutes to help remove June. Rimless with silver air bubbles (this also keeps trim. Phone 726-0205 or 726­ 0264. 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PRICES EFFECTIVE THRU JULY 4, 1981 WE RESERVE THE RIGHT TO LIMIT QUANTITIES'* 160 S. Main, Vermontville 517-726-0640 4 � https://barrycountyhistoryportal.org/files/original/21/795/MapleValleyNews_1981-07-07.pdf 75c263b32e48404b6dd23ee120e23a6f PDF Text Text HASTINGS 5 121 S «UlK RATI ■nsTiKii PAID U.S. PO4WAG! Hastings Public Library 121 S. Church Hastings, MJ. 49058 Hastings, Michigan 49058 PCRMiT NO. 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. 110- No. 5 - Tuesday, July 7, 1981 Morgan residence destroyed by fire; Tavern patrons flee tear gas Fourth of July weekend proved to be no holiday for Nashville’s fire and am­ bulance personnel who responded to a variety of serious calls both Saturday and Sunday. Local firefighters rushed to a house fire about 4 p.m. Saturday at the Alvin Morgan residence, 6501 Guy Road, southwest of Nash­ ville. The 2-story frame structure and attached garage were well involved by the time the-call came in. The buildings were gutted by the blaze which local fire officials blamed on welding torches with which Morgan had been working about an hour prior to his wife discovering the garage in flames. Morgan had gone into town at the time, said officials. Nashville Fire Chief Douglas Yarger set estimated strucutural loss at between 15 to 20 thousand dollars, and contents at $4,500. Hastings Fire Dept, supplied a tanker to assist Nashville in battling the blaze. The local firefighters remained on the scene close to three hours. About midnight Saturday, the local police called out firemen to retrieve a tear gas cannister which an unknown assailant tossed thru the back entry of Mc­ Donald’s Wood View tavern on Main Street. Bar patrons fled the deadly fumes via the driver of the eastbound car. spokesperson for the Barry also responded to a medical front door. Firemen donned The incident was still under County Sheriff’s Dept. emergency run Saturday Scott Air Tanks to enter the investigation at the time of In addition to other recent evening for a heart patient smoke-filled building to this report, said a calls, the local ambulance near Barryville. retrieve the cannister and aid bar owner Mike Mc­ Donald in securing the clearing the place. Fans were placed - in the open doorways throughout Saturday night and Sunday to blear out the fumes, and a complete washdown of walls, equipment, etc., was begun Sunday by the McDonalds. Sunday afternoon, about 2:30 p.m., Nashville firefighters again responded to an alarm — this time to aid Hastings Fire Dept, in battling flames which destroyed a cottage and heat-damaged two neigh­ boring homes at Sundago Park, Hastings Township, Tornapple Lake. Shortly after the local men returned from that task, both the fire department and Nashville ambulance responded to a reported rollover of an auto on East State Road, just west of M-66, near the Hosmer Steve Wheeler displays the perpetual trophy which he claimed as top prize in Cemetery curve. Tran-, sported to Pennock Hospital his class in a recent hydro boat race on the Grand River. He is shown here inside by Nashville ambulance was Wheeler Marine with the winning craft which he built himself. Margaret L. Bailey, 54, of Stgjy JU pig# 8 ((Maple Valley News photo by Susan Hinckley) 6235 Thornapple Lake Road, Wheeler takes first in regional hydro race State Horseshoe Tourney held in Nashville over 4th of July weekendby Susan Hinckley Horseshoes sailed through the air as practiced pitchers took steady aim and tossed many successful ringers. For the 10th consecutive year,, members of the Wolverine State Horseshoe Members of the Wolverine State Horseshoe Pitchers Association vied on the courts at Putnam Pork |n Nashville over the 3-day holiday weekend. It was the 10th consecutive year the group has staged an Independence Day meet there. (Maple valley News photos by Susan Hinckley) Pitchers’ Association gathered at Putnam Park in Nashville for a July 4th weekend tournament. Counting men, women and junior class pitchers, there were 42 entrants for Friday’s competition, 43 on Saturday and 33 on Sunday. Many of the contestants brought their families along for the weekend outing. Some camped in recreational vehicles at the park. With the exception of one from Ohio and one from Indiana, all contestants were from Michigan. The Nashville tourney was a warm-up for the big Michigan - Canada meet set for next weekend at the Chief Okemos Clubhouse at Dimondale. Some 50 contestants from Canada are expected at that meet, in addition to many pitchers from throughout Michigan. Three other state tourneys we're held over the Fourth weekend, simultaneous with the Nashville event. Greenville, Ohio, also hosted a large horseshoe pitchers meet over the Independence Day weekend. Jim Jarman of Nashville weilds a shove to rearrange the potter's clay which anchors stakes on the horseshoe courts. Acquired at Grand Ledge, the clay is the same material from which tile are manufactured in that city. �Th* Maple Valley Naw*. Nashville. Tuesday. July 7. 1961 — Page2 Nashville News Some 41 elementary brothers Jesse, 6, and Jacob, students from the Maple 3. Proud grandparents are Valley area are slated to Hugh and Vinita Snow of attend a Summer School for Nashville on the paternal Bright and Gifted Children, side, and Carroll and Edith which commences Monday. Newton of Charlotte on the July 13, at Potterville. The maternal. In addition, the program, sponsored by the baby has paternal great Eaton Intermediate School grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. District, features 2-hour Sylvester (Christina) Van morning sessions for two Horn and Mr. and Mrs. Fay consecutive weeks. Local Fisher, all of Nashville; and youngsters will be tran­ a paternal great - great sported to the school via grandmother, Mrs. Nellie Re parental car pools. The of Hastings. Two very fortunate young classes for students, from 7th Grade level and younger, men are Benny Paige and encompass a wide variety of Ted Spoelstra, III, of Nash­ educational and fun sub­ ville, who dived into Thor­ jects: language arts, math, napple Lake just seconds science, art, photography before the latter’s motorboat and film-making, animal exploded Saturday, June 27, biology, science fiction and on Thornapple Lake. astronomy, typing, com­ Spoelstra suddenly felt heat puter science, creative and then a'tingling feeling in writing, dancing and his legs when he heard Paige dramatics, and more. Those yell and saw him dive into students attending from the water. Spoelstra im­ Nashville will be Bill mediately shifted the craft Brenton, Kristen Brzycki, into idle and also bailed out. Cevin Cornish, Mike Hay, Just moments later, the boat Jackie Dilliner, Jennier and exploded into flames. Paul Lingoes, Shannon Bystanders on the shore McLaughlin, Lee assumed the men had been Ossenheimer, Weston and blown from the boat and Willy Rooks, Renee and summoned the Nashville Ryan Rosin, Brian Stall and ambulance. That unit was Cara Spoelstra. Each turned around en route when student has signed for it was learned that there courses geared to his or her were no injuries in the particular areas of interest. mishap. The two young men Congratulations to Mr. and swam safely from the scene, Mrs. Nolan (Joyce) Snow of and boats elsewhere on the Barryville Road, Nashville, lake immediately formed a on the birth of a son, June 22, protective circle around the at Pennock Hospital. The 9- burning craft to prevent pound one - and - three - harm to unsuspecting quarter ounce boy has been boaters or water skiers who named Benjamin James, might be approaching the and was welcomed home bydisaster area. The Spoelstra If the person who mourns suppresses his or her feelings, they are adding one more bur­ den to bear. "Don’t talk about it" is poor advice. The survivor may well be going through an intense emotional crisis. He may need to speak and act out his feelings - denial, then bewilderment, finally to weeping and despairing confrontation with the truth of loss. V FUNERAL 'Voqt- DIRECTORS FUNERAL HOME in Nashville Phone 852-0840 PEOPLE’S BIBLE CHURCH a.m. a.m. p.m. UNITED METHODIST CHURCH North State, Nashville A.M. Worship. 9:45 a.m. Sunday School .. 11 a.m. p.m.Youth Fellowship Sunday........... 6 p.m. PASTOR RANDY REED Bible Study Thur.. 8 p.m. TRINITY FULL GOSPEL CHURCH "REV. LEONARD PUTNAM ^oeoooor 219 Washington St., Nashville CHURCH OF THE NAZARENE SSundday School . 9:45 a.m. Sunday:: A.M. Worship 10:45 a.m. P.M. Youth Service 6 p.m. PM W hi 7 P.M. Worship ... 7 p.m. . Wednesday Bible Study & Prayer Meeting .. 7 p.m. Sunday School .. TO a.m. REV. J. G. BOOMER boat, which w fknsured, was a total IossEm A “bail out” , another sort may hav ived the lives of two othe fing men in a car fire nday afternoon. Steve Mapes and a passenger exited the former’s 1977 Chevrolet Nova when the vehicle caught fire while being driven about 5% miles south of Nashville on M-66. The auto exploded in flames, and local fire of­ ficials blamed the blaze on a catalytic converter. The Nashville Fire Dept, was summoned and extinguished the fire in about 15 minutes but remained on the scene until police arrived. A correction on an item from last week’s column: Mr. and Mrs. Gaylord Morton (not Martin) of Nashville were visited recently by her daughter, Joyce Phillips of Cottondale, Alabama and son, Jimmy, of Lansing. Last week’s item erroneously indicated that both Mrs. Phillips and her son were from Lansing. Our apologies. Saturday, Mrs. Verna Frederick of Nashville was in Lansing to attend the funeral of Merty Downy, and on the way home called on Edgar and Phyllis Smith at Charlotte and the Lester Woodbury family at Ver­ montville. Sunday callers on Mrs. Frederick were Mrs. Dorothy Vickers of Battle Creek and Robert Haughey of Kalamazoo. Condolences to Mrs. Bertha Becker of Nashville, who lost her sister, Mrs. Eileen Neitzel of Greenville last week. After Mrs. Becker was called Saturday with word of her sister’s death, her granddaughter and husband, Glenda and Roger Hardenburg, came to Nash­ ville and took Bertha to their home at Eagle. All attended funeral services Tuesday at Greenville. Mrs. Neitzel was buried at Lakeside Cemetery, Langston Mrs. Elsie Ramsey of rural Nashville was, a Father’s Day guest at the Algonquin Lake home of her daughter and son-in-law, Doris and Cleo Jacobs, at a family party honoring the latter on the special oc­ casion. Several were present for the event. Carl and Virginia Gasser of Battle Creek were Tuesday afternoon callers on her mother, Mrs. Esta Day of Nashville. A car wash at the Nash- Mr. and Mrs. Fred Ackett Run for all ages, with rib­ ville Church of the Nazarene of Nashville are proud to bons awarded to the winners. will be conducted all-day Seventeen youths from the announce the arrival of a Saturday, July 11 at the new great - granddaughter, Senior High Dept, of the church. Youths from the born June 30 at Hayes - Nashville -Baptist Church, church, who are earning money for a summer trip, Green - Beach Hospital in accompanied by four adults, will be doing the washing. Charlotte. The 8 lb. 14 oz. girl will leave by bus at 7 a.m. Summer camp meeting for was born to Jay and Gerri Friday, July 10, for a 17-day the Church' of file Nazarene Hillard of rural Charlotte. trip to Summit Ministries at commences Sunday evening, He is the son of Mrs. Ackett’s Manitou Springs, Colorado. July 12, at Indian Lake daughter and son-in-law: Located near the base of Herbert Pike’s Peak, not far from Campgrounds near Florence and Vicksburg. The session will Hillard, also of rural Colorado Springs, Summit is a year-’round retreat for last through Sunday, July 19. Charlotte. Several special speakers and Sunday, Mrs. Eliza Emery Christian teen-agers. The singers are on the agenda. of Nashville accompanied local group will spend the Rev. Albert Lown of England Mrs. Irene Gaskill of first night of the journey at will be a featured speaker. Charlton Park Road to Grace Bible College, Omaha, Bible scholar Dr. Ralph Charlotte, where .they picked Nebraska, and reach their Earle, who recently was up Mae and Rose Sat terlee at destination on Saturday. At involved with the tran­ the Church of the Nazarene. the.retreat, the youngsters scription of the new In­ The ladies then drove to will hear staff speakers who ternational version of the Bellevue to have dinner out include Dr. Henry Morris, Bible, will be a teacher at the at a restaurant there. co-author of the creation camp meeting. Many Mr. and Mrs. William versus - evolution book, families from here plan to Lynch of Grosse Pointe met “Genesis Flood”. Another attend the week-long event, his mother, Mrs. Elizabeth speaker will be Dr. Duane taking advantage of cam- Lynch of Nashville, at Gish, head of the Creation ping and recreational Schuler’s in Marshall Friday Research Institute in facilities on the cam- evening to treat her to dinner California. In their spare pgrounds. Starting Monday, in honor of her birthday. time, the local youths plan to July 20, a week of Boys’ Later, the William Lynches do plenty of sightseeing at Camp starts at the Indian returned here to stay Great Sand Dimes National Lake facility, to be followed overnight with Elizabeth. Park, Pike’s Peak, Garden by a week of camping by Pastor Don Roscoe of of the Gods, and other points. girls. Nashville placed 51st among Summer Story Hour at Lonnie and Brenda Ott, approximately 400 runners Putnam Public Library gospel singers of Phoenix, in a 10-kilometer race commences today, Tuesday, Arizona, will give an evening Saturday around the July 7, under the direction of performance at 7 p.m. perimeter of Kellogg the local Friends of the Sunday, July 19, at the Nash-Regional Airport in Battle Library. The sessions are ville Baptist Church. Creek. The event was staged from 10 to 11:30 a.m. each Nashville’s High School in conjunction with the Tuesday morning Class of 1955 will meet recent Hot-Air Balloon throughout July. Movies, Saturday, July 11, for a Championship in that city.. crafts and stories will be reunion at the home of Mr. Pastor Roscoe’s time was featured, and a picnic outing and Mrs. Raymond Graham 39:46. At this writing, he was will be the concluding event of Nashville. The 6:30 p.m. preparing for the' July 4th July 28. Children 4 years of event will feature a potluck 10-K Firecracker Run at age and older-are welcome. supper with meat furnished. Middleville. Entry forms for Three - year - olds may at­ Bring your own table ser- Nashville’s upcoming tend Summer Story Hour vice, beverage and a dish to Harvest Run, Sept. 19, will only if accompanied by pass. soon be available at local parent or adult guardian. Tim and Alice Boucher of stores. Pastor Roscoe, who is A picnic noon dinner at the Nashville enjoyed a phone chairing the 10-kilometer Saddlebag Lake cottage of call Monday from their son, (6.2 mile) race, reports that Mrs. Ruth Semrau is on the Thomas “Tad” Davis, who several entries already have agenda today, Tuesday, July now is working at Mexia, been received. Many local 7, for the Nashville Garden Texas, for an oil exploration businessess and civic Club. A car pool will form at firm. organizations are helping 11:15 a.m. at the United Mrs. Mildred Bursley of sponsor the event. In ad- Methodist Church for the trip Nashville was a recent dition to the Harvest Run, to the lake. Bring a dish to Sunday afternoon caller on there will be a 1-mile Fun pass, your own table service Mr. and Mrs. Herbert Hobley at their home on Jordan Lake, Lake Odessa; and the following week was a Fourth of July weekend HOMES - FARMS - VACANT LAND guest of her. niece, Mrs. BUSINESS or LAKE PROPERTY Marie Fulton of Lansing. Mr. and Mrs. Clarence Reid of Nashville attended a IVE US A CALL" recent 6-day campout at the Shady Green Pastures JOAN and HOMER WINEGAR o.i Bible Camp near Ver­ ASSOC. BROKER montville. Also attending Stanton ’ s Real Estate were their son and family: VERMONTVILLE — NASHVILLE Vernon and Joann Reid and S 726-0223 (Emmp 72H223) 8S2-171 children of Charlotte. —REALESTATE— TO BUY or TO SELL 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 VERMONTVILLE BIBLE CHURCH 2?0 N. Main, Vermontville Sunday School .. 10 Morning Worship 11 Evening Service .. 7 Wednesday: Prayer Meeting 7:30 a.m. a.m. p.m. p.m. PASTOR PAUL L BOGER UNITED METHODIST CHURCH FIRST CONGREGATIONAL South Main, Vermontville CHURCH 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......10:15 301 Fuller St., Nashville MAPLEGROVE BIBLE CHURCH 8593 Cloverdale Road (‘/i 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 NASHVILLE BAPTIST CHURCH PASTOR STEVEN L. REID 803 Reed St., Nashville Sunday: A.M. Worship .. 11 a.m. PMW hi 7 P.M. Worship ... 7 p.m. Wednesday Evening Worship................ 7 p.m. 304 Phillips St., Nashville ST. CYRIL CATHOLIC CHURCH Sunday School .. 16 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 REV. RICHARD WADSWORTH PASTOR LESTER DeGROOT Assistant...Don Roscoe Sunday Mass .9:30 a.m. Holy Day Masses celebrated at 7:00 p.m. 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 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.l P.M. Worship ... 7 p.m. REV. CLARENCE SHAVER Assoc. Ministers are: David & Kathleen Yeomans Rev. Viola Sampsel... �The Maple Valley News, Nashville, Tuesday, July 7, 1981 — Page 3 Federal Loan Board rates Eaton Federal among top 10 percent of savings-loans nation-wide Nashville News continuedand drink. Sherry Gould of Nashville lost 8*4 lbs. in one week to be named top weekly weight loss winner when God’s No­ Munch Bunch met Monday for their weigh-in at the Nashville Baptist Church. Winners the previous week were Janice Mason and Bonnie Routh, both of Nash­ ville, who tied for the honor by losing 2>4 lbs. each. Norman Stanton of rural Dowling underwent surgery Tuesday at Leila Hospital in Battle Creek and at the tim6 of this report is expected to be home Saturday. We wish him a speedy recovery. IT News is somewhat ab­ breviated this week due to the holiday weekend deadline. Several Nashville folks had plans to travel over the Fourth of July, and we hope to have reports on these trips and visits in next week’s column. Maple Valley Athletic Boosters BINGO MAPLEWOOD SCHOOL Vermontville THURSDAYS ...7.00 p.m. Early Birds ... 6:30 p.m. *°siiii“ Family Sw pij r '""•■tl a 14 «4 ’-' Bl<a Mrasi an; Ijtiacii ^■ar iffisfisi Eaton Federal Ravings and Loan Association was honored recently by the Federal Home Loan Bank Board. The Charlotte-based, 44year-old savings and loan institution was rated in the top 75 of over 1,000 high performance savings and loans in the 50 to 100 million dollar income category nation-wide. The Federal Home Loan Bank Board’s high per­ formance list is based on the analysis of annual reports submitted by all savings and loans throughout the country. According to Floyd Jewell, Eaton Federal’s president, “They analyze every aspect of our operation including operating expenses, as well as net income.” Eaton Federal’s 1980 annual report showed its largest growth in history, moving from $60,100,050 to $67,934,274 in assets. The first six months of 1981 has shown continued strong growth. “Growth of this kind could not have been achieved by the management of the^ board alone,” Floyd Jewell ink kUisun VW Biffifci teiri IkfeHig i <n 'SliMiit rWH Hull! th# KokCm: Mis iiaihis -ar jKwn*n ALBTAff8N-HWIUI' ssrucwran lYorTOSELl HfUSACAU ACCEPTING BIDS The Village of Nashville will be accep­ ting sealed bids on a new ... 1981 % Ton Pickup Track. Bids must be submitted to the Village Clerk by 4:00 p.m. on July 23, 1981. Specifications are available at the Village Clerk's office at 206 N. Main St., Nashville. The Village reserves the right to accept or reject any or all bids. SUSAN M. CORKWELL, Nashville Village Clerk -*«g m s«S£ i^ ni# • * '’*4 W*iMH F| ' ’J^/ ?sx t * '.-X **3 **£ jF Country Corners FLEA MARKET M-66 — STATE RD. OPEN: Thursday, Friday & Saturday 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., Sunday 1 to 6 p.m. BOOKS: Buy-Sell-Trade STEREO SPEAKERS CAR PARTS and CARE • GIFTS • DISCOUNT TOOLS Lawn & Garden Care & Tools Grocery Items and much more! INDOOR & OUTDOOR SPACES FOR RENT Call 852"1945 for info. Irene's Beauty Shop Board of Directors of Eaton Federal Savings and Loan Association, pictured front row (left to right): Dr. B. P. Brown, Clyde Fulton (a member of'Eaton Federal's original board), Lynwood Webb. Second row (left to right): John Smith, Floyd Jewell, Donald Hummell, Herbert Black. said, “but by the efforts of a our employees.” Eaton Federal has a staff of 33, serving its home office in Charlotte, plus branch of­ fices in Eaton Rapids, Nash­ ville and Olivet. Eaton Federal’s multi­ million dollar operation saw a modest beginning back in 1937. AA A group group of businessmen, searching for ways to stimulate a depression weary local economy, got together in the back room of the old Eaton County bank building to discuss a new business venture. Their meeting resulted in the organization of the county’s first govern­ ment - authorized savings and loan association. Starting with an initial $5000 investment put up by 20 local people and a single desk in the corner of the Charlotte Insurance Agency, Eaton Federal was on its way. By 1947 it had reached the million dollar mark in loan transactions. In 44 years, Eaton Federal has changed from a one-desk venture' to a multi-county association showing assets of nearly $70 million. Along the way, thanks to its existence, countless families have managed to save for the future, build new homes and finance and remodel older ones. The foliowin g organizations extend an invitation to a free Chicken Barbeque-on August 29, 1981, from 10:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m., at the Moose Recreation Area. Please contact the following: American Legion Post 45 - Hastings; V.F.W. Post8260- Nashville; V.F.W. Post 422 - Delton; American Legion Post 484 - Hickory Corners; V.F.W. Post 7548 Middleville. Phone 852-9107 Check and Save at Home When you save at Eaton Federal Savings and Loan, you get a substantial return in interest. You get the safety of FSLIC protection and the personal sound management guarantee from our professional staff. ' You also get to see your money at work right here at home. How? Eaton Federal Savings and Loan is a home-owned Savings and Loan, so the money you deposit with us is loaned back into our area to help families, farms and businesses. Not all financial institutions do that. But we take-our responsibility very seriously and that means investing in the folks here. So, the next time you have money to save, think about the next time you need to borrow. Then bring your deposits to Eaton Federal Savings and Loan. 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A man for all seasons friendly family,” remem­ bers Adloph Douse, Jr. of Nashville, who grew up in the same neighborhood. “I always enjoyed going there.” Douse recalls Porter Kinne as a “very congenial sort of man, with a soft and mild disposition.” As a chum of Harley Kinne, with whom he later worked as an apprentice pharmacist at the local Furniss-Wotring drug store which Douse later owned, Adolph had occasion to visit the Kinne home often. As a enjoyed young lad a, hee enjoye spending evenings with the family.. “Porter loved to play carrom, night after night, with us,” remembers Adolph. “He also liked to play checkers.” Helen Huwe remembers her father’s penchant for crossword puzzles and for assembling jigsaw puzzles which he converted into wall pictures by fashioning handcrafted frames. Porter Kinne also was noted for his love of growing things, particularly flowers. “He always had a big Vegetable garden everywhere he lived,” recalls Mrs. Huwe. “And he raised beautiful flowers, especially tulips.” Porter would have preferred to give away bouquets of those beauties to all who passed by, but most folks insisted on paying something for the flowers, Helen recalls. A natural “green thumb led Porter to sometimes earn his livelihood by working for two early local truck farmers: Seth Graham and Art Bassett Sometime after his 12-year cemetery job, which Helen believes commenced about 1906, Porter was employed by John Taylor, a local crate manufacturer and machinist whose shop Porter Kinne and the former Myra Messimer of was located on Reed Street Nashville were married in 1900, living the greatest between North State and share of their life at 323 N. State. They had four child- Queen. In addition to making ren. The Kinnes are seen here bn their 25th wedding crates for regional fruit and anniversary; they also celebrated their 50th. vegetable growers, the Taylor operation also turned out packing strips for the Lentz Table Company located here; filed saws, and did other light machine work. Porter’s duties at Taylor’s place occasionally werO -noted in home and business entries in personal diaries regularly kept by John’s wife, Ella Denton Taylor. Examples from 1924, which indicated Porter’s weekly wage averaged $15, also showed a variety of jobs: | “Porter helped nail crates... “John and Porter sawed”... “My cherry tree and currant bush came; Porter set them out”... “Pumped water from the cistern; Porter and John cleaned and repaired”... “John and Porter planed the Lentz parting strips”... “John and Porter moved the chicken coop north in the # 157 S. AAAIN, VERMONTVILLE — PHONE 726-0330 yard “Porter planted more garden and cleaned out' Porter Kinne was truly a man for all seasons. In the spring he might be found planting gardens which, in turn, he would help harvest in the fall. Of course, there were berries and fruit to pick in season. In the summer, Porter might be seen painting a village dwelling, shingling a roof, or wallpapering whenever a redecorating whim struck a homeowner’s fancy. In the deep of winter, Porter might be found digging a grave with dynamite and pick axe at Lakeview Cemetery, in the days before the 1920 mausoleum sheltered the dead until fairer burial weather arrived. “For twelve years he was superintendent and sexton of the cemetery, grave-digger and all,” recalls his daughter, Mrs. Helen Huwe of Nashville, who remem- bers the dynamite called into action when the ground was frozen. “In the summer, he mowed all the cemetery with a hand mower, and in the fall, leaves were raked by hand. We kids helped out by trimming around the gravestones.” Helen’s siblings were twins Harley and Hazel and a sister, Mary: children of Porter Kinne and the former Myra Messimer of Nash­ ville, whom he married in 1900. Early in their married life, Porter and Myra had lived several places but primarily in a home near the Thor­ napple River at the far north end of State Street. However, their last, longest and bestremembered residence' was the present-day Will Suntken home on State Street, directly east of the new fire station. “The Kinnes were a CREATIVE and DYNAMIC HAIRSTYLING for the... WHOLE Family. Re-do yourself for the Summer. PERMS, COLOR, EYE­ BROW, WAXING and even EAR PIERCING... Call Today! 8 Nancy’s Beauty Shop In his spare time, Porter loved to fish both summer and winter. He is seen here about 1915 with two prizes probably caught in the Thornapple River, one of his favorite fishing haunts. Porter is remembered for his gentle disposition. (All photos loaned, courtesy Helen Kinne Huwe) the asparagus bed”... “Porter and John picked the strawberries, strawberries, one-half bushel”... “Porter and John cut down the elm tree and maple in the garden. They went fishing in the evening, got four apiece. Porter loved to fish, remembers his daughter, Helen, and he enjoyed the sport both winter and summer. “I can remember him going to Thornapple Lake in the winter, and coming home with a washtub threequarters full of bluegills and other fish,” she reminisces. He also had an ice house on the Thornapple River in Nashville; speared fish in season, and fished from a row boat on the river. “As a rule, I was the one who went with him at night,” recalls Helen. “We had a lantern in the boat and several short, cane poles. He would manage four or five under his legs, in addition to the one he held; and I had one.” She remembers how the long hours of fishing taught her patience. “He would say ‘Now, you have to stay quiet’,” remembers Helen, “so I learned that.” Porter Kinne was bom in Battle Creek but reared in a log house about a mile and a half north of Nashville (along present-day M-66). His parents were Edwin and Triphenia Kinne. Porter had a brother Ansel and two sisters: Sylvia and Jennie. Later, after Porter was married for several years, his parents built a new home (the present-day William Dean residence) on what now is Kellogg Street. There, Edwin raised fruits and vegetables for sale. In 1934, after Mr. and Mrs. Edwin Kinne were dead, his sister, Mary Kinne, 75, made national news when she died of virtual starvation as an eccentric recluse in a ramshackle home in Los Angeles. The family had not heard from Mary in over 40 When years. police discovered the body of the spinster, they also found several thousand dollars in bills and silver stashed in the wall, floors and other hiding places in the small cottage cluttered with trash and treasures. Bonds also were found and there- were in­ dications that Mary made wise investments, while begging her food on the Streets. For several days, no A familiar sight in Nashville streets was Porter Klnne's pushcart loaded with ladders for painting and papering, seen here in 1944. Porter was still climbing and painting when past 80. In addition to his multifaceted talent as a handyman. Porter had a natural "green thumb” which helped him sometimes earn his livelihood gardening for others. identity was established. Then authorities found an old black trunk containing a picture of 17-year-old Porter Kinne. Noting the photographer’s inscription of “E. H. Van Nocker, Nash­ ville, Michigan”, police called here, locating Porter and five other Kinne relatives in Barry County who shared in the unex­ pected legacy. Porter and a nephew made a trip to California to settle Mary’s estate. Despite the sudden wind­ fall, Porter retained his modest way of life — papering and painting well This is the photo of 17past the age when most men year-old ear-old Porter Kinne that retire. He was never too busy led Los Angeles police to to do a handyman’s job for locate him and five other others: trim a limb; fix a Barry County heirs to thou­ window; patch a roof. sands of dollars stashed in “I remembered seeing a ramshackle cottage by him shingle a roof when he their eccentric Aunt Mary was well into his 70s,” Kinne, whom they had not recalls Adolph Douse. heard from in 40 years. The A familiar sight on Nash­ money was discovered ville streets was Porter’s when the recluse spinster pushcartloaded with ladders at age 76 died in California for painting and papering, In 1934. and his antique pasteboard during the which he he had inherited from residence) summer of his 82nd year. early Nashville jeweler and paperhanger James Shortly thereafter, he suf­ fered a stroke and was Fleming. In a newspaper interview confined to a wheelchair for at age 74, Porter said it was a time, and later became a “nothing to hang 1,000 double patient at the Barry County Medical Care Facility. rolls of paper in a year.” Myra Kinne died in 1956, Papering and painting and Porter passed away were the mainstay of his later life. Adolph recalls that April 13, 1961. However, the many people who bought memory of the paperhanger, wallpaper at the drugstore the painter, the gardener, would seek Out Porter to do the sexton, the handyman — and the gentle man — lives their decorating. 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Tu**day, July 7, 1981 — Pog* 6 Antique Engine Show planned at Charlton Pork this weekend was owned by George shelters, grist mills, buzz Washington Coats, one of the saws and drag saws. Wood Coats Grove earliest shingles will be turned out citizens, after whom the with power provided by a village took it’s name. Coats 1925 Baker thrashing steam was a carpenter by trade and engine. many of the buildings in Members of the Hastings Coats Grove were built by Knights of Columbus will be him. selling barbequed chicken to A late 1800’s Westinghouse persons attending the show. 15 horse power steam A flea market will be held traction engine with a in conjunction with the show vertical boiler will be on Sunday only. Items on featured. The engine was sale will include antiques, purchased by Irving gas and steam engine Charlton in the late 1940’s literature, jewelry, aloe and has recently been vera, lamps, car parts, restored to operating con­ tractor parts, woodcraft, dition. clothing, glassware, and Other interesting tractors dishes, paintings, quilts, and include a Rumley Oil-Pull, handmade items will also be built in Battle Creek by a for sale. company that later became Admission to the Antique a part of Allis-Chalmers. A Gas Engine Show is $2 for fully restored 1935 D John adults age 12 and over, 50 Deere tractor will be on hand cents for children under 12. and an ancient 1916 Avery Preschoolers are free. All tractor will be running. It is events occur in the environs one of a very few of this of an authentic Michgian make still in operation. Village of the late 19th Engine buffs attending the century that has been reshoyv will also be able to see constructed on the banks of the park’s five ton gasoline the Thornapple River, just driven railroad engine which off M-79 between Hastings will someday haul visitors and Nashville. between the park’s Picnic and recreational recreation area and the facilities are part of the historic village. Although the complex. For more in­ engine will not be in formation phone (616) 945operation at the Gas Engine 3775. Show, it will be on exhibit near the museum building. Antique stationary engines Class of ‘66 reunion will ill be operating equipment Maple Valley Class of 1966 including corn grinders and — Only one more week to get your reservations in for the 15 year class reunion. Please NOTICE... AREA DRAIN LAYERS contact either Maureen AND Orman (517-726-0265) or NASHVILLE PROPERTY OWNERS Audrey Starr (517-543-8114). Still have been unable to There will be a public meeting July 9, locate Sue Olson, Shelly 1981 at 7:30 p.m. at the Community Cen­ Tonkins, Charlene Pierce, Harold Hubka; Kenneth ter in Nashville to explain procedures, Strohm. Charlton Park’s village green will be filled with the puffing, coughing, and spitting of antique engines Saturday and Sunday, July 11 and 12, at the tenth annual Antique Engine Show. The impact of the mechanical revolution of the nineteenth century oh rural America is illuminated by the demonstrations which show how horsepower generated by steam and gasoline engines took over from the four-footed kind, and America became the wonder of the industrial and agricultural world. Stationary and traction engines will be on exhibit and operating equipment from 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. each day. A parade of antique tractors around Charlton Park’s village green will highlight each afternoon. Following the parade, the old tractors will perform a series of competitive events. These include a quick-start competition, a slow race to determine which tractor can deliver power at the slowest speed and a tractor-teetertotter contest Several unique engines are expected to be on exhibit at the show. Included will be an 1887 Olds hot tube flame ignitor, designed by R. E. Olds, of REO and Oldsmobile fame. The tube is heated by an open flame. The engine regulations and information concerning sewer hookups to Nashville's new municipal sewer system. New sewer customers and contractors are encour­ aged to attend. SUSAN M. CORKWELL, Nashville Village Clerk For all your Insurance Needs See the... ALL-TOGETHER TEAM Antique stationary and traction engines will be In operation Saturday and Sunday, July 11 and 12, at Charlton's Park's tenth annual Antique Gasoline Engine Show. The show runs from 10 a.m.-- 5 p.m. each day. Charlton Park is located midway between Hastings and Nashville off M-79. (Reminder photo) Nashville girl wins agricultural award Brenda Semrau recently received the DeKalb Agricultural Achievement Award at the annual Maple Valley FFA Parent-Member Banquet held in the high school cafeteria. This award is given each year to the outstanding senior in the FFA chapter who has performed the best in the areas of scholarship, leadership, and supervised agricultural (home project) programs. Brenda has been very active during her four years in the Maple Valley FFA. Specifically, she has par­ ticipated in seed sales, agricultural skills contests, committee work, as well as other activities. Also, this past year, she served as chapter president. Brenda Semrau is the daughter of Bill and Pat Local students receive degrees from Davenport College — Kelly Foote-Jones and Virginia Fox ofVermontville were awarded'Associate in Science degrees from the Lansing branch of Daven­ port College. Kelly, the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Charles Foote, graduated with high honors in executive secretarial. Virginia graduated in executive office assistant. Davenport, which has its main campus in Grand Rapids, is the only regionally accredited Junior College of Business in the state. EATON COUNTY FARM AND HOME CALENDAR Stan Trumble Mary Trumble Teresa Jones Norma Viele Auto-Owners Insurance LifeHomeCarBusiness 178 S. Main St., Vermontville Phone 517-726-0634 Thursday, July 9-7:30 p.m. 4-H Horse Developmental Committee meeting, Kardel Hall, Charlotte Fairgrounds. Saturday, July 11 - 9 a.m. Rabbit and Poultry Barn Clean-up Day, Charlotte Fairgrounds. Saturday, July 11 -12 noon, Teen Bike Hike to Eaton Rapids. Meet at Charlotte Plaza. Sunday, July 12 - 2-5 p.m. Horseback Riding for Han­ dicappers, Meadowview School, E. Packard, Charlotte. Tuesday, July 14 - 7:30 p.m. 4-H Flower Arranging Workshop, 4-H Building Auditorium, Charlotte Fairgrounds. Wednesday, July 15-8 p.m. 4-H Sheep judging practice, Quentin Bosworth farm, 2736 N. Cochran, Charlotte. Saturday, July 18 - 9 a.m. Clean-Up, Set-Up Day at the Charlotte Fairgrounds. Tuesday, July 21 - 7 p.m. Eaton County 4-H Special Riding Association meeting, Kardel Hall. Wednesday, July 22 - 8 p.m. Hog judging practice sesssion, Leon Murphy farm, 5612 Baseline, Olivet. Wednesday, July 22 - 7:30 p.m. Food Preservation Update. Latest recommended methods of canning and freezing — including canning at 15 lbs. pressure. At the Extension of­ fice, 126 N. Bostwick, Charlotte. Thursday, July 23 - 8:30 a.m. and 1:30 p.m. Food Preser­ vation Update class including canning and freezing. At the Country Mill, 4648 Otto Rd., Charlotte. July 25 - August 1 - EATON COUNTY 4-H FAIR. Thursday, August 6-7:30 p.m. 4-H Horse Bowl Practice, Kardel Hall, Charlotte Fairgrounds. “Cooperative Extension Service programs are open to all withoutregard to race, color, national origin or sex.” Semrau of Nashville. The Semraus have a dairy farm located north of Nashville on M-66. Brenda has been involved with various duties on their farm such as milking and feeding. She has also been showing their dairy cattle and also has found time to take care of her own projects which were pigs and dairy cattle. Brenda Semrau receives the DeKalb Agricultural Achievement Award from Jim Connors. State vice­ president from Region V, Caledonia Chapter. �The Maple Valley News, Nashville, Tuesday, July 7.1981_ Page 7 Nashville man earns top honors at International competition for restoration by Susan Hinckley s'; s; s' ?$$$ ? $$ t had tai hi toon b itaaV, CdtafaiioOwptir. A 1927 Chevrolet that once was a familiar sight on Nashville streets is back on the road again, after a 40­ year hiatus while it was parked in a Reed Street barn. Robert Gardner of Nash­ ville Highway bought the old auto when the estate of George B. Dean was auc­ tioned last November. Dean, who died in 1980 at age 96, had not driven the car since the early 1940’s. Giving the vintage vehicle a new lease on life became almost a full-time hobby for Bob Gardner. Now, the auto has been fully restored to mint condition and recently took top honors in its class in an international competition of vintage Chevrolets. Six countries were represented in the, contest held in Pennsylvania the last week of June. “I found I couldn’t stay away from it,” said Gard­ ner, who spent 5 hours per day, seven days a week on getting the engine in running order and refinishing the exterior. He also did the electrical work. Trim and accessory tasks came later. Gardner who is a carpet layer-contractor and a part­ time real estate salesman, devoted every spare moment to the restoration job. He sanded the car at least 15 times in between applications of primer and paint. From the start, he dedicated himself to restoring the vehicle to its original state, including using the exact color of paint it bore when it first came off the assembly line in 1927. By dismantling the dash, Gardner discovered the original hues were black, St. James gray, and a green pin stripe. Adhering strictly to original specifications helped Gardner walk away with a first place trophy in the June 23-27 competition at Dowingstown, Pennsylvania. There, in a contest sponsored by the Vintage Chevrolet Club of America, some 450 Chevys from 1914 to PROFESSIONAL BUSINESS DIRECTORY uiiMESTONE 4 MAkl (Delivered and Spread) CRANEWORK • Drainage Ditches • Farm Ponds DARRELL HAMILTON It 3, NASHVILLE PH. 852-9691 FOR PROFESSIONAL INSURANCE PLANNING Call... THE HECKER AGENCY 225 N. MAIN - NASHVILLE PHONE 852-9680 VERMONTVILLE VILLAGE COUNCIL MERINGS 1st 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 Bob Gardner holds the first place trophy-dock he won in recent International Vintage Chevrolet competition for his restoration of a 1927 Chevy with Nashville roots. The car first belonged to the late George B. Dean, a longtime local resident. Gardner won the trophy for restoring the auto to near-original factory condition. (Mapla Volley News photo by Susan Hinckley) One of the original equipment additions to the car is an authentic set of 1927 license plates which Gardner was able to locate. Other original replacement parts he was obliged to scout down here hubcaps and head* light rims. Due to a 40-year sheltered rest, the vehicle was considered to be in good condition when Gardner outbid others at a lively public auction last November. 1966 models were judged by experts. “The club has ex­ pert technicians for each years of Chevrolets made,” said Gardner. Each entry in the com­ petition starts with 1000 points to his credit. Judges then start subtracting points for each feature they decide is not in its original state. The idea is to restore each auto as nearly as possible to the condition in which it originally came from the factory. “The judges check right down to the nuts and bolts,” said Gardner. Finding authentic parts for restoration can sometimes present a difficult search. Gardner finally found the nuts and bolts he needed at an old Charlotte hardware store run by a 90-year-old proprietor whose inventory dated back many years. Gardner faced a par­ ticularly trying situation in restoration, since replacement parts for an­ tique Chevrolets were made only for autos from 1930 models upward. Those restoring older cars mustt track down original parts from collectors, antique dealers and other second­ hand sources. In getting the Dean auto back into tip-top shape, Gardner felt particularly fortunate in that most of the original equipment still was intact. His major replacement items were hub caps and headlight rims. Alll glass was intact, but to meet requirement for the VCCA competition he had to install safety glass in the windshield. He found new tires for the car at Sears. Gardner said he was en­ couraged to undertake the restoration — his first such attempt — by many local folks who had praised the original good condition of the car which was still apparent despite 40 idle years. The vehicle sports many special features. The wind­ shield still retains its original feature of rising upward from the dash by use of an interior handcrank. “I tell people this is my air conditioning,” laughs Gardner, who said the feature offers good ven- tilation. Other advanced features on the 1927 model are a lock steering wheel similar to modern cars and a hand throttle on the wheel. Gardner marvels at how much cars have changed over the years and <;ome full circle back to the old ways. His 1927 Chevrolet, for example, sports a 4-cylinder engine, the size that has regained popularity due to today’s energy crunch. Gardner gets 20 miles per gallon with his vintage auto, but 40 miles per hour is his top speed though the gauge is marked for 80. The car has 28,357 miles on it, 464 of them put on by the Gardners. Though Bob and his wife, Lois, towed the car to Pennsylvania in a special trailer he built for that purpose, there were daily auto tours during their stay. The interior of the vehicle speaks of elegance of an earlier era. The dark green corduroy upholstery is original, merely requiring cleaning by Gardner. A few minor damage spots to the driver’s seat cost him points in the judging, but he would nott have gained T' by reupholstering the worn covering with modern materials. The roof of the auto is original and needed only minor repair. The running board mats were slightly marred from m use, but Gardner was able to patch them. Quality build is obvious in the 4-passenger sedan designed to carry four moderate-sized adults. “1927 was the year Chevrolet beat out Ford (Model T) in sales, so Henry Ford started making the Model A. in 1928,” noted Gardner. Action - Ads BABYSITTER WANTED: Must be available through the school year. Ph. 852-1781, Nashville, after 4 p.m. WEDDING PHOTO- GRAPHY: Check on our $100 mini-package. It may cover your needs. Remember the day with photographs. Bill Richards Studio, 250 S. Main. Vermontville. 726-1340. 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Mondays. (EOW) Closed Soon he will enter his auto in a second Chevrolet competition, this one a central states meet at Oberlin, Ohio. Gardner’s greatest satisfaction, though, is in knowing that the old auto has remained in its home community. “It’s only two miles from its old home,” he said. Although the origin of the Dean car is unclear, it may even have been purchased in Nashville. Operating in Nashville in 1927 were three auto sales agencies, one of them being Brandstetter Motor Sales, a Chevrolet, Oakland and Pontiac dealer. The Village HAIR PORT Beauty Shop Something New for You... LA MAUR lnsta-Perm... *2S00 Call for on APPOINTMENT with ... JODI, JAN or BARB 726-0257 or 726-0623 Hours: Mon.-Fri. 8:30 to 4:30 Janice Baker, 470 E. Main St., Vermontville______________ Omor JULY white sole 2 to SAVE; YOU MONEY! CURTAIN PANELS $Wq97 W 40 - 58"x81" Values to *5.99 BED PILLOWS Reg. Poly Fiber $4.49 ea. Filled SHEETS... k. 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Though the race was by Susan Hinckley Steve Wheeler, 23, son of somewhat curtailed by in­ Mr. and Mrs. Vern Wheeler clement weather, Steve of Nashville, recently won a raced his boat about four regional American Power milesat speeds up to 50 miles Boat Association race in a per house to win first place. His 120-lb. hydro craft 120-lb. hydro craft which he carried a 60-1 b. 7.5 hp. built. Total It was the third com­ Mercury motor. petition for Steve in the boat minimum entry weight for on which he started con­ crafts in that class is 330 lbs. struction in the fall of 1980. for boat, motor and driver. Steve, his older brother The race in which he claimed first place trophy in Mark, and father Vern the A-stock hydro class was held June 14 on the Grand River at Riverside Park in Grand Rapids. There were 137 entries in all classes at This is addressed to that competition. anyone that helped themself Wheeler, proprietor of Wheeler Marine in Nash­ ville, have been involved in building and racing hydros for about seven years. In the June 14 competition, Vern took a second place award in the class of 4-cylinder Dstock hydros. A 1976 graduate of Maple Valley High School, Steve received a bachelors degree in music in 1980 from Alma College. From our readers — Bushre Plumbing • Residential Repair • Installation • New Construction • Remodeling • Sewer and Drain Work • Water Heaters • Water Softener! • Gas Piping • Pipe Handrails • Welding FOR ALL YOUR PLUMBING & PIPING NEEDS Call... Carl Bushre — LICENSED MASTER PLUMBER — 726*0036 Auto Service CENTER QUALITY WORKMANSHIP TRANSMISSION REPAIRS BODY & BUMP SERVICE WHEEL ALIGNMENT & BALANCING TUNE-UPS & MUFFLERS MAJOR OVERHAULS BRAKES KEEP YOURCA Trowbridge Service 130 S. Main St., Vermontv'He - Ph. 726-0569 to OUR supplies at the concession stand at the Fuller School They are stealing from the whole community! All the kids who play ball during the summer count on the con­ cession stand to provide the equipment and supplies they need to play ball. The parents count on the stand to provide the summer ball program for their youngsters but maybe next year they will have to pay to have their kids play ball. The community counts on us to try to support our program rather than ex­ pecting merchants and the village to provide summer sports for the area kids. The people who spend their time and energies to operate the stand are especially displeased with your behavior. I’m sure you have parents and I’m sure you know stealing, breaking and entering are crimes. You should know you were seen and will be identified, the next move is up to you. The intelligent thing to do would be to go to the law admit what you’ve done and make arrangements to repay the Little League and the School system for what you have cost them both. Nashville Little League Dave F inkier, Pres. P.S. We removed everything you didn’t get and won’t leave anything there from now oil Action - Ads FOR SALE: Barn beams, best offer. 852-0914. SWIMMING POOLS: Best deal in the county and for doit-yourselfers the easiest to install. Financing now available. Acoma, Inc., 1­ 616-963-0433. (4-21N) BOARDING DOGS & CATS: .Carroll, Wells, Phppp. 7260129 (et>W$$'<?<' ft ’•’» 4-H’ers attend Exploration Days by Connie Green. 4-H Program Assistant Forty-four Eaton County 4H’ers were among 4,500 youths attending 4-H Ex­ ploration Days, June 18-20 at Michigan State University. According to Connie Green, Eaton County 4-H Program Assistant, the purpose of the three-day event 'was to teach young people new skills and to give them a chance to experience college life and meet other youths from across the state. “Exploration Days is an excellent chance for young people to have fun while learning more about dif­ ferent career options or useful skills,” Green says. Exploration Days 4-H delegates took part in a variety of learning options ranging from flying and puppetry to international cooking and computer games. Eaton County 4-H’ers participating in this year’s event included, Tate Lun­ deen, Todd and Shannon Garrison, Teresa Klaiss, Kim and Allen Buck, Tracie Wing, Gill and Ann Dodds, Mike and Gary Wells, Scott Glandon, Kelli Fast, Jeff and Beth King, Kris Lobsinger, Teresa Barnes, John Young, Carol and Connie Hice, Teann Garnant, Loree Webb, Lauri Converse, Tim and Mark Crisenbery, Ron and Karena Brown and Jeff Gordeneer, all of Charlotte. Shelly and Brian Bishop, Julie and Debbie Roth, Diane Dixon, Brian Roth, all of Grand Ledge. Lisa Dixon of Eagle. Sara Allswede, Sandy Mathews and Laura VandeVusse, all of Eaton Rapids. Brenda and Sharon Wight of Bellevue. Kim McDiarmid and Coleen McWhorter, both of Mulliken. Nyle Wells of Vermontville and Kelly Murphy of Olivet. Others who participated as chaperones and-or option instructors or helpers in­ cluded Harriett Crisenberry, Jan and Dale Dodds, Paul Shipman and Ireta Mohre, all of Charlotte; Barb Headley of Eaton Rapids; and helpers Ruby Roth of Mulliken, Fred and Alan Dixon of Eagle, John Lawless of Grand Ledge. Nancy Diuble Thelen, 4-H Youth Agent and Connie Green, 4-H Program Assistant also participated. For more information about 4-H Exploration Days or any other 4-H activity, contact the Eaton County Cooperative Extension Service office, 126 N. Bostwick in Charlotte or call 543-2310 or 645-2351. Safe swimming urged by Scouts Swimming activities and should be used by young ability. (3) Respect the abound this summer, the people and adults alike. Your water at all times and realize Scouts and leaders in the buddy is there to help you t your own limitations. West Michigan Shores should you have any dif­ (4) Do not swim when Council, Boy Scouts of ficulty while in the water.” overheated or extremely America, are urging ob­ Other safe swimming tips tired and take breaks from servance of safe swimming offered by Owen are: cwimming to rest and warm practices to make these ;p. (5) Swim in a safe place (1) Always swim in a safe, activities enjoyable for familiar, inspected area wit? in the presence of lifeguards everyone. qualified adult supervision. or other competent adult “Swimming always should (2) If you are unable to swimmers. Stay away from be done in pairs,” said Jim swim, take lessons. If you the area directly in front of a Owen, Professional Staff are able to swim a little, diving board. Camp Director. “This is learn to improve your (6) Be certain that rescue known as the buddy system equipment such as buoys, boats, and reaching poles are readily available at your swimming area. (7) Never remain'in the water when a A new non-profit food co-op Laurie Kipp, secretary. storm approaches, as water was organized recently in Since the group likes to serves as a conductor of Nashville by former buy local food such as eggs, lightening. members of a Hastings food produce and honey, anyone “By observing these basic co-op. interested in selling to the safety precautions, we hope The purpose of the new food co-op or interested in to avoid unnecessary group, called the Nashville becoming a.member should swimming tragedies during Good Food Co-op, is to provide contact Carleen Overholt at the summer months,” Owen wholesome, nutritious low­ 852-1740. said. cost food to its members, according to a press release submitted by the organization. Your dependable drillers in Eaton & Barry Counties Since it is a cooperative organization, members meet OFFERING COMPLETE... 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He won in the Early Street Machine class of the competition. The bright yellow Fiat is the fifth such "street rod” Vessecchia has constructed. This one took a year to put together. He built the frame from scratch, assembled the fiberglass body, finished the interior, and rebuilt a standard Chevrolet engine to power it. The vehicle weighs approximately 1800 pounds. Since he has only a few miles on the vehicle, Vessecchia does not yet know what the mpg is, but plans to take the Fiat on a week's vacation trip soon. (The roof and passenger door were to be added at the time this photo was taken). 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He will attach a matching trailer he built to carry luggage when he and his wife, Cathy, travel in the auto. (Maple Valley Nows photos by Susan Hinckley) Vermontville baseball team plays on cable T.V. station in Canada A group of 13-16 year old baseball players from Vermontville appeared on cable TV while on a team trip to Canada recently. The boys were on a trip to Northern Ontario to fish and play exhibition baseball games. They appeared on cable TV when they defeated a team from Timmins, Ontario. The group, under the direction of Larry Lenz and Merele Martin, were honored with a token of their visit by Vic Power, the mayor of Timmins. “Timmins has a population of about 50,000 and they really did it up big for us,” Lenz said. “Their team was made up of the best two or three players from the six teams (age 13­ 16) that they have. Baseball is really in it’s infant stages in Timmins.” The Vermontville squad escaped in the televised affair with an 11-10 win. Vermontville pitcher Luke Potter highlighted the game by fanning six batters in his first two innings of work, Greg Lenz and Marty Martin also hurled for Vermontville. Vermontville opened the scoring in the third Mr. and Mrs. David Murphy of Nashville will observe their 25th wedding anniversary Saturday, July 11, at 7 p.m. at the Masonic Temple in Nashville. They invite their friends^ and relatives to share in their celebration. Murphy and the former Rosalie Elliston were married June 29, 1956: at Zion Lutheran Church in Woodland, and have resided in Nashville most of their married life. He is employed in the Lansing area by the Valley Paint Company, an in in-­ dustrial painting firm located in Flint. She works as a waitress at the Steak House restaurant in Nashville. The anniversary event is being hosted by the Mur­ phys’ three children: Cinda and Les, both of Lansing; and Mr,. and Mrs. Jeff Hen’s softball Murphy of Charlotte. The Results of men’s softball Murphys have one grandchild, Kathryn Murphy of games June 29th: Bad News Charlotte. 9, Big Georges 2; TJ Pizza 15, Nashville Baptist 7; DD Soft Water 11, Trumbles 3; LaLeche League meets Mead-0 13, Shook Trucking If you’re pregnant and thinking about breastfeeding 3; MacDonald’s 20, Car­ or, perhaps, an experienced penter’s Den 15; Nashville nursing mother, La Leache Hardware Bye. No games League can offer you the July 3rd. encouragement and in-, formation needed to establish a happy nursing Visits from Arkansas Clifford Snider of Little relationship with your baby. You and your baby are in- Roc, Ark., visited a few days vited to share the thoughts with his mother, Katherine and experiences of other Snider and other relatives. mothers like yourself. Later attneded a Broker On Tuesday, July 14, La Convention at Lake Geneva, Leche League will meet at Wis. 9:30 a.m. at 429 S. Park St. We need the support of any Phone interested moms if La Leche League is to remain active here in Hastings. 945-9554 J “More people are ‘going back to’ or ‘beginning to’ freeze or can fruits, vegetables and meats,” according to Eaton County Extension Home Economist Ann Ross, “but not everyone knows how to do it!” It is easy to learn and anyone wishing to update their knowledge of home canning and freezing is in­ vited to “Food Preservation Update” on Wednesday, July 22nd at 7:30 p.m. at the Extension office in Charlotte. Or come to the Country Mill, 4648 Otto Rd., on Thursday, July 23rd, at 8:30 a.m. or 1:30 p.m. The latest film from the Ball Corporation will be shown at all of these meetings, plus audio visuals from Michigan State University. Bulletins will be available. Microwave blanching, canning at 15 lb. pressure and the best way to do string beans and tomatoes will be discussed among other things. Meetings are free and open to all. for ACTION­ WANT-ADS highlighted by—Martin and Lenz singles, but Timmins came back in the fourth inning. Potter singled in the fourth and scored on a double by Martin for a Vermontville run in the fourth, and the Ryan Trowbridge doubled and scored via a Jerry Mast single for more Vermontville runs in the fifth. Timmins rallied for six runs in the eighth inning but fell short on the day. A daily newspaper in Timmins published an ar­ ticle on the game and a picture of Mark Martin, 13, with Mayor Power. TWO DAYS ONLY! ON ALL... WOOD STOVES FRIDAY... 10:30 a.m. to 8 p.m. SATURDAY... 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Here's Some Examples: Timberline Sugg. Retail $709.95 Mobile Home Unit..$59995 Timberline T-33 Sugg. Retail $639.95 Freestanding Stove*55200 Timberline Sugg- Retail $769.95 Fireplace Insert .■■$69995 Sugg.Retail $765 00 Defiance Masters Choice $69995 Sugg. 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Last summer’s rainy Cooperative Extension Service, 1980 was a bad year weather contributed to or home-grown tomatoes. tomato problems in more The two most common than one way. Some wilting of tomatoes complaints were wilting plants and spots on the occured in plants grown in heavy, poorly drained soils If leaves. Wilting can be a sign of two the soil around the roots serious fungus .diseases, remains waterlogged for Verticillium and Fusarium more than two or three days, wilt. The organisms that roots begin to die. Without cause these two ailments can the roots to take up the carry over in the soil from moisture, the plant wilts, year to year, infecting not even though it is virtually only tomatoes, but also swimming in water. Two leaf-spotting fungus peppers, eggplant, potatoes diseases attack tomatoes and strawberries. To avoid problems with just before the fruit begins to wilt diseases in tomatoes, ripen. As the plant channels Krizek recommends using nutrients into the developing only varieties that have both fruits at the expense of the a V and an F after the lower leaves, small brown variety name. When you see spots appear on the foliage. these, you know the variety The lower leaves are af­ is resistant to these disease fected first. As the diseases progress, the leaves turn organisms. Another common cause of yellow and dry up and the wilt in tomatoes is contact disease quickly moves up the with the roots of black plant. The spores of the fungi walnut trees, butternut trees can be rainsplashed from or Persian (English) walnut one plant to another, so the trees grafted onto black incidence of leaf-spotting walnut rootstocks. These diseases tends to be higher in roots contain a chemical rainy years. called juglone, which causes The fungi that cause these tomatoes and some other ailments can overwinter on plants — including potatoes, plant debris and soil par­ evergreens, azaleas and ticles. Therefore, in addition rhododendrons —- to wilt. to treating infections when Juglone may persist in the they occur, Krizek advises roots of the stump long after planting tomatoes in a dif­ the tree has been removed. ferent area of the garden To avoid black walnut each year. This will also cut Cut quick and easy with a nylon-line trimmer down on the incidence of Fusarium and Verticillium wilt in susceptible varieties, he notes. Staking or caging tomatoes and mulching the soil beneath the plants will help reduce some disease problems by preventing contact with disease organisms living in the soil. Mulching also keeps the fruit cleaner. To prevent late-season Eaton County youth and adults gain horse show management skills “Aspiring young Eaton County 4-H dub. members and volunteer leaders will, have an opportunity to develop some horse show management skills at the State 4-H Horse Show this summer,” sayS Nancy Diuble Thelen, Eaton County 4-H Youth Agent. The 4-H Horse Show Management program provides club members and volunteer leaders an op­ portunity to observe and assist in the operation of the State 4-H Horse Show on the Michigan State University campus, Tuesday, August 25. Most participants will work in one of the show rings, while others may be assigned to more general duties. Applicants can request a specific position — ringmaster, announcer, clerk, make-up ring, ribbon clerk or general help — in which they would like to gain firsthand experience. Candidates can also choose the type of class they would like to work with — color breeds, other registered horses, grade horses, quarter horses, hunters, ponies, gymkhana, dressage or trail. The show will begin at 9 a.m., but an orientation meeting for workers will be held earlier in the day. Participants must be 15 years old or older, and ap­ plications must be received by July 15. Those selected will be notified by August 1. For an application form or more information, contact Thelen at the Eaton County Cooperative Extension Service office, or call 543­ 2310 or 645-2351. 4-H clowns see Red Skelton Six members of the Eaton before the performances. Approximately 15 other County 4-H Clown Club had the opportunity of a lifetime clowns from throughout when they were among those Michigan also represented 4­ invited to meet with the H by participating in the pre­ master of all clowns, “Red” show. Other Eaton County Skelton. Dixie Brand of Vermontville, Ireta Mohre, reBidents who accompanied Sandy Skrip and Paul the group to the show in­ Shipman, all of Charlotte, cluded Check Brand of Ken Morrison of Dimondale Vermontville and Robert and Ken Alling all performed Morrison of Dimondale. at the Blue Lakes Fine Arts Arrangements for the Camp near Muskegon on special event were made by June 27 as a pre-show for Diana Seim of the State 4-H Red Skelton. The group also Office at Michigan State had the opportunity to meet University. with Red for a half-hour County Each spring the Extension Office receives many inquiries regarding the control of moles in the home lawn. There are two species of mole found in Michigan, the eastern mole and the star­ nose mole. The starnose is usually found in wetter soils. Moles are not rodents, but insectivores. Their main diet consists of earthworms, grubs and other insect larvae. Moles make long, winding ridges in sod or soil as they tunnel just below the surface in search of food. Moles destroy large number of insects, and the tunneling aerates and irrigates the soil. However, their destructive tunneling in lawns far outweight these benefits. By destroying the insects and worms in the lawn area, the moles will be forced to move to other areas to find food. An application of Diazinon, liquid or granular form, will eliminate these insects and worms. See insecticide label for com­ plete application instruction. A treatment should be applied no\y when the grubs are near the top inch of soil. BARRY COUNTY EXTENSION SERVICE CALENDAR of EVENTS G&W Sales 1138 Fourth Street Lake Odessa, Michigan Ph.616-374-8835 A weekly report from - ERNEST NASH State Representative PRECIOUS METALS & GEMS - As a result of the increase in value of precious metals and gems, their theft has escalated dramatically. To make it more difficult to dispose of stolen metals and gems, the Michigan Legislature passed a new law requiring positive identification from anyone selling metals or gems to a dealer or jeweler. It also requires dealers to hold the goods for seven days to aid in their recovery. TAX CREDIT ON TRADE-INS - I was the prime co­ sponsor of legislation that has been introduced that would give consumers a tax credit on automobile trade-ins. In­ tended to stimulate care sales, a person buying a $10,000 car, who receives $4,000 on a trade-in, would pay sales tax on $6,000 for exam^de. STIFF SENTENCE FOR FRAUD - A former Michigan Employement Security Commission employee has been sentenced to four years in prison for stealing and negotiating two Trade Readjustment Allowance checks, totalling $18,000. The TRA program was initiated by the federal government to give benefits to workers who lose their jobs because of foreign imports. With the help of the FBI, the MESC began investigating possible TRA fraud in February, 1980, which led to the arrest ofthe employee who at that time worked in the TRA unit of the MESC offices in Detroit. SUMMER HIGHWAY REPAIRS - Summertime marks the peak work period for the 3,000 employees who work on Michigan’s 9,470 miles of state highways and freeways and 3,800 bridges. By summer’s end, they will have maintained 250,000 signs, replaced an additional 50,000, and they will have painted a four-inch stripe that could circle the equator one and a half times, using 400,000 gallons of paint, to complete their annual pavement-marking operation. The cost: $45.6 million. That includes the mowing of some 56,000 acres of median strips. STATE TOURISM LUCRATIVE • In 1980, tourists spent over $5 billion dollars in Michigan, and Wayne County generated the most revenue, $1.3 billion. Oakland County saw* $779.8 million spent, while Washtenaw followed third with $227.6 million. The increases over previous years in these counties are attributed to the money spent during the Republican National Convention in Detroit. NATIONAL CHERRY FESTIVAL BEGINS • Tourists from all over the Midwest will be arriving in Traverse city this week to participate in the 55th Annual National Cherry Festival. Events include parades on Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday, with the Queen’s Coronation Ball on Friday, July 10. Marching band competitions will be conducted on Wednesday, July 8 and Thursday, July 9, along with fashion shows, orchard tours, revues, and ice cream socials... all in honor of one of Michigan’s greatest delights, the cherry. on SWIMMING POOLS Control moles by grub-proofing lawns by Allen Krizek, Extension Director Cutting grass and weeds is quick and easy with a John Deere Trimmer/Edger. The rapidly spinning nylon line cuts fast with no worry about operator injury from sharp blades. Cut under fences, around trees or shrubs — in many places conventional trimmers can’t reach. These trimmers can also be used to mow, edge sidewalks, or sweep grass and leaves from walks and drives. Choose one of seven electric- or gasoline-powered models. Stop in and check them out soon. stress that weakens plants and allows disease organisms to get a foothold, water during dry weather and fertilize a couple of times after fruits begin to form. Regular watering and mulching to prevent drastic fluctuations in soil moisture also help prevent blossom end rot, a physiological disorder -of tomatoes, pep­ pers, eggplant and summer squash. July 8 - District III Holstein Show, Mason. July 9 - SW Michigan Regional Forage Day, W. K. Kellogg Farm, Hickory Corners, 8:45 a.m. - 3:30 p.m. July 9 - Brown Swiss Northern Canton Show, McCurdy Park, Corunna. July 10 - Brown Swiss Southern Canton Show, Calhoun County Fairgrounds, Marshall. July 11 • Brown Swiss State Show, Calhoun County Fairgrounds, Marshall. July 11 - Michigan Jr. Shorthorn Show, Fairgrounds, Charlotte. 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 caster beans may also repel moles. DO IT-WR5ELFERS i’TAe EASIEST POOLS , ' /o INSTALL! - (616)963*0433. Financing Available! Acoma ★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★ : J « Rock‘n’Roll with the all new... D. Hammond Band * ★ SPECIAL ATTRACTION ★ ♦♦ plus... * | : :: | WET T SHIRT CONTEST JULY 11 at the ... 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The six area students were among 304 students honored for outstanding scholastic achievement while enrolled in the CMU business ad­ ministration curriculum. *«*^ *« X y "SXy d J*"®* X*!"*1 ’ "’I'ta tu ***»M ?*!Bwira,iS!i ■■tah^^ ® Mill!®, tai t'5i'-ir’5:'r1t5jtJ sniiiia.VjEltaj ■tpiiteto.Mjiii ’ksiCnuMifm.l* ■ Wtaihotti te'iui&l.ilijr.Ki nwatatrnstU ■srasiiftkta’. This biker races up the hill in action June 28, at the annual Charlotte Motorcycle Club's hill drag competi­ tion near Vermontville. . (Steve Jacobs photo) Amusement Park tickets available You can purchase the following amusement park tickets at the Lakewood Community Education of­ fice: Cedar Point, Great America, Kings Island and Sea World. For further in­ formation, call the office ut 374-8897. Office hours are from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. In any type of competition with vehicles, an accident often happens. This rider suffered a broken collar bone. A race official tried to comfort him while they waited for the ambulance. (Steve Jacobs photo) 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 result^! Whatever you want to buy or sell, you'll get action with a Want Ad! ENGINE FOR SALE: 1971 Ford, 302, V-8, completely rebuilt, too many new parts to list, economical engine, like new, $325 firm. Serious callers only. Phone 945-3834. GARAGE SALE: Wed. & Thurs., July 8 & 9,9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Summer and winter clothes, tools, household items, baby clothes, stroller and lots of misc. items. 335 E. High St., Hastings. FOR SALE: Reese trailer hitch, complete, $50; 220 volt window air conditioner (3 rooms), $50; room dehumidifier, $50. 758-3790, Lacey. PRICED FOR QUICK SALE: Mahogany twin bed, complete, excellent con­ dition. Phone 945-2051, Hastings. FOR SALE: Sandrail dune buggy with factory frame, 85 hp. VW engine, with extras on it, complete with trailer, $1,795. After 6 p.m., 948-8173, Hastings. 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Box A, Nashville, Michigan Phone 945-9554 (Hastings) The Maple Valley News, Nashville, Vol. 110 - No. 6- Tuesday, July 14, 1981 Greetings from birthday banner When Lawrence Maurer of Nashville glanced out the west window of his Francis Street home on his 90th birthday last Monday, he was greeted with quite a surprise. An elaborate birth­ day banner had taken root in his lawn overnight. Maurer and his wife, Carrie, both of whom must use walkers to get around, soon learned that the decoration was the han­ diwork of granddaughter Michelle Frith of Nashville. She had arrived late Sunday night, after the Maurers had retired, to stake out the special banner. The greeting carried 12 small pennants, each bearing the name of one of the twelve children of Lawrence and his first wife, the late Gertrude Maurer. All but two of the children are still living, and now there are 54 grandchildren, 56 great - grandchildren and one great - great - grandchild in the clan. Monday evening, several of the family arrived at the Maurer home, carrying in birthday refreshments. Adding to the joy of his special day, Lawrence was pleased to receive a greeting from President and Mrs. Ronald Reagan. Amateur radio emergency test involves Nashville ham operator Bill Eastman at controls of 2-watt ham radio station during emergency communications test, (photo supplied) Bill Eastman, of 201 Kellogg Street in Nashville, participated with the Michigan QRP Club in the 48th annual American Radio Relay League Field Day emergency preparedness test over the weekend of June 27-28. His amateur radio call sign is WB8VPM. On that weekend, thousands of Amateur Radio Operators (hams) in the U.S. and Canada moved radio equipment into the field and, using makeshift antennas and emergency power sources,, contacted and exchanged messages with as many other stations as possible during a 27 hour period. The test is planned to improve operating skills Continued on page 10— An elaborate family greeting awaited Lawrence Maurer, a lifelong area resident and father of 12, when he looked out the window of his Francis Street home in Nashville on his 90th birthday. In addition to the surprise banner, granddaughter Michelle Frith was also responsible for decorating the stone dog statue which has graced the Maurer lawn for the 29 years - to the delight of children of all ages. . (Maple Valley News photo by Susan Hinckley) Canadian trip thrills Vermontville team The Vermontville baseball team has just experienced a whale ofa trip to Canada! On June 24, three vans and one pickup carrying 25 ball players and adults headed north for a two thousand mile trip through northern Michigan and Ontario, Canada. Cheboygan was the first stop for an afternoon game with the Cheboygan all-star team. Vermontville won the 9-inning contest 14 to 4. The next stop on the tour was Mackinaw City for a supper of Kentucky Fried Chicken in the. park below the Mackinaw Bridge. The group then checked into the Flamingo Motel for a swim and the night but not before some miniature golf and a movie about the building of Ontario, home of the famous the Mackinaw Bridge. Canadian goose, traveling June 25, the busiest day of north through the city up the the trip, started at 7 a.m. hillside to the north for one with breakfast at Tysen more new experience for the Cafeteria, then off across the group, a trip through the ore bridge, past Castle Rock, 49 mine. miles to the Soo, Michigan Furnished with hard hats and a % hour tour of the and goggles, everyone en­ locks, then across the In­ joyed the one hour tour. Then ternational Bridge and out of it was back to town for some the U.S. shopping for supper (Ma’s Getting everyone through homemade cookies had run customs okay, the next stop out by then!) and a picnic at was for a tour of the Great Maggpie Falls. With night Lakes Research Center, to closing in, the group made McDonald’s for dinner and the 70 mile trip east to Como the bank to exchange our Lake for the night’s stop. money (the 19.45 exchange This camp was 14 miles off rate really helped a group the main road. Some of the like this). scenery included 1 flat tire, One again headed north one black bear, four moose, along scenic Hwy. 17 and Continued on page 10— Lake Superior to Wawa, Nashville woman captures top homemaker award at Lake Odessa Fair — A colorful array of home-canned goods earned prize-winning ribbons and helped Sandi Christie walk away with top Adult Homemaker honors at the recent Lake Odessa Fair. A counted cross-stitch motto, also shown in this photo, was exhibited in another of the four divisions Mrs. Christie entered to win the award. A working mother of three, she also finds time to raise a large garden, serve in 4H and church, and attend college. (Maple Valley News photo by Susan Hinckley) Sandi Christie of Nashville won the top Adult Homemaker award at the recent Lake Odessa Fair, and was awarded a special plaque plus cash prizes in recognition of her talents. To be eligible for judging, contestants had to enter exhibits in at least four of the homemaker divisions: baked goods, canned goods, crafts, needlework, and machine sewing. The top winner was determined by the total1 number of points accumulated in blue, red or white ribbons for each item that placed in the exhibit. Mrs. Christie entered all but the crafts category. She prepared cookies, bread, cinnamon rolls and decorated cake. In the canned goods division, she entered 18 different kinds of foods (mostly from home­ grown produce) and earned ribbons for her corn relish, corn, beets, pickled peaches, mincemeat, green beans, carrots, pickled heart and tongue, tomato juice and catsup. In the needlework category, zMrs. Christie exhibited a counted cross­ stitch motto she had made for her friend, Sharon Green of Nashville. In the fourth division, Mrs. Christie exhibited a dress she had made. This is the second year that Mrs. Christie had earned honors at the Lake Odessa competition. In 1980, she took second place in the homemaker event. She has exhibited at the Barry County Fair for the last six years, also. < Besides her many homemaking talents, Mrs. Christie is mother to three daughters, Heidi, 16; Heather, 12; and Hope, 9; and also worlds as a secretary in the Maple Valley - Jr.-Sr. High School office. In addition to that busy schedule, she has been pursuing higher education at Kellogg Community College. Mrs. Christie took 9% credit hours of business courses in the spring term, attending classes evenings and Saturdays. The former Sandi Frey of Lacey, Mrs. Christie has lived in Nashville the past eleven years. During the summer months, she and her daughters raise a huge garden near their Reed Street home. In addition to her busy schedule, Mrs. Christie finds time to serve as a 4-H leader and also is an active member of the Nash­ ville United Methodist Church. �The Maple Valley Newt, Nashville, Tuesday, July 14,1981 — Page 2 Nashville Nevis Summer Story Hour at Putnam Public Library got underway last Tuesday, with approximately 40 children in attendance. Sponsored by the local Friends of the Library, the Story Hour program consists of movies, crafts and stories each Tuesday morning throughout July. The sessions are from 10 to 11:30 a.m. and are open to children 4 years of age and older. Three-year-olds may attend Summer Story Hour only if accompanied by parent or adult guardian. A picnic outing will be a July 28th highlight, and the concluding event of the program. Donations continue to pour into the Nashville Chamber of Commerce to help pur­ chase street decorations to update the Main Street Christmas lighting program. The most recent con­ tributions included one in memory of William Bitgood; another donation from Warren Travoli ofNashville; and one from an anonymous donor. Atleastone ofthe new lamp post decorations purchased with these community contributions will be on display during the upcoming Chamber sponsored Christmas in July promotion, July 25. A list of all donors to the street lighting campaign will be posted along with the public display. Mrs. Eva Kalnbach, Mrs. Reva Schantz,and Mrs. Hilda Baas, all of Nashville attended an executive meeting of the Barry County Association of Retired School Personnel, held Tuesday, July 1, at the TickTock near Hastings. During a business meeting that followed the luncheon, plans were made for the organization’s new fiscal year, which starts in July. Dates and programs for future gatherings were set. Mr. and Mrs. Fred Ackett of Nashville are looking forward to a visit from his daughter, Freda Barnes of Costa Mesa, California. She is scheduled to arrive at Kent County Airport this Thursday and will remain in Michigan two weeks, and will be on hand to help Fred celebrate his 80th birthday on July 18. Tuesday guests of Mrs. Bertha Becker of Nashville were Mr. and Hrs. Harold Wheeler and family:. Jeff, Shane and Melissa of Muskegon; Mr. and Mrs. Dale Doty of Charlotte; Lewis Doty of Lansing; Mr. and Mrs. Elmer Hardenburg; Mr. and Mrs. Roger Hardenburg; Sarah and Roger Lee, all of Eagle. Thursday afternoon callers on Mrs. Becker were Mrs. Brenda Starkweather and children, Robin and Larry, of Lansing. William and Barbara Hess of Huntsville, Alabama, were recent visitors of his mother, Mrs. Theresa Hess of Nashville. Accompanying Mr. and Mrs. Hess on the trip Professional Styling for the * kS Family, y, Irene's Beauty Shop ® ' 204 W. Main St., Nashville Phone852-9107 < Sugar Hut * Cafe For your convenience — we , are changing our hours for the Summer... 6 A.M. to 4 P.M. — DAILY — and... — DAILY— for... ICECREAM and SHORT ORDERS! SATURDAY... SUNDAY. 7 a.m. - 2 p.m J (flexible) 174 S. MAIN, VERMONTVILLE Phone 726-1040 north was their daughter, Candace, and her chilcfren, Gabriel and Michael. In addition to other friends and relatives here, the visitors called on Barbara’s mother, Mrs. Irene Foote, and family of Vermontville. Condolences are extended to the family of Mrs. Viletta Lewis, 52, who passed away Wednesday at the Barry County Medical Care Facility after a lengthy illness. She is survived by her husband, William; two sons, a daughter; five sisters; two brothers; and eight grandchildren. Enjoying a July Fourth weekend outing at Ludington were Mr. and Mrs. Nate Sheldon of Nashville; their Julie daughter Ellen Sheldon-Edger of Hastings; and granddaughter, Julie Michelle Murphy of Saranac. During a 3-day visit with the Sheldon’s son and family, Jim and Lori and baby Nathan, many events were on the agenda. The Sheldon family was among the large number of spectators on hand at Stearns Park for a spectacular fireworks display over Lake Michigan. Earlier Saturday, the family enjoyed watching Ludington’s traditional Independence Day parade and also toured yp the art fair staged annually in a municipal park. The art display was particularly fine this yeqr, reports Mrs. Sheldon. Mr. and Mrs. David Mace and children, Matt and , Andrea, of Nashville enjoyed a recent 2-day trip to Mackinaw City and Mackinac Island. An ex­Mc cursion was made through F Fort Michilimackinac near the Straits. After a ferry ride to the Island, a carriage tour around the isle was a highlight, as was browsing in the quaint shops and buying the traditional fudge. En route home, the Mace family stopped briefly in Harrison to visit relatives there. At the time of this report, Mrs. Vern (Fern) Staup of Nashville had been a patient at Pennock Hospital since July 2. However, she hopes to be home by the time this appears in print. Please remember to cheer the ill and shut-ins with cards or calls. . Congratulations to Mrs. Sandi Christie of Nashville for winning top Adult Homemaker honors in the recent Lake Odessa Fair. She took 2nd place in the same competition last year. (Complete details elsewhere in this issue.)) John and Lois Lane of Battle Creek were Tuesday night visitors of her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Earl Pennock of Bivens Road. Wednesday evening, Mrs. Leigh Haroff and son, Aaron, of Battle Creek and her mother, Mrs. Earl Pennock, attended a wedding shower for Denise Knool Rodriquez at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Harry Mead, rural Nashville. Denise will marry the Mead’s son, Michael. Among other at­ tending the event from here was Mrs. Pennock’s sister, Mrs. Doris Marshall. Mr. and Mrs. Clarence Reid of Nashville enjoyed a July 4 potluck dinner at Shady y Green Pasturess near Vermontville, then drove to Charlotte to have lunch with their son and family; Vernon and Joann Reid and By Susan Hinckley children. Later, all attended the fireworks display at Bellevue. Sunday dinner guests of the Clarence Reids were Vaughn Reid; Diane Stephens and boys; and Jerry and Kay Reid; all local. Mrs. Gordon (Susan) Gutchess and daughters, Jennifer and Ashley, of Corona, California, arrived at Kent County Airport Thursday for a 3-weeks visit with her mother, Mrs. Petie Latta of Nashville, and other friends and relatives, in­ cluding Susan’s in-laws: Mr. and Mrs. Ray Gutchess of rural Vermontville. Nashville’s century-old Thornapple Riverr dam underwent badly needed repairs last week under the hands of the village’s Dept, of Public Works. Water was diverted thru the spillway while the concrete patch was. (Complete story laid. elsewhere in this issue.) Mrs. Hilda Baas of Nashville attended the 125th anniversary celebration of the Zion Lutheran church near Woodland last weekend. She received a special invitation to the festivities because her paternal grandfather, the late of John Summ Woodland, was one of thee ooan,wasoneo early members of the congregation, congregation which originally was established as the German Lutheran Zion Church in 1856. A Friday evening event at the church featured a buffet supper of German foods and a program of German music and dances. Saturday, there was a program covering church curc history; sory; and an Sunday unay, special anniversary worship services were staged with former pastors participating. Members of the Nashville Garden Club enjoyed a delightful outing last Tuesday at the lovely Saddlebag Lake cottage of Mrs. Ruth Semrau of Nashville. There were two tables of diners for a potluck picnic lunch, and the weather was sunny and beautiful. After church Sunday, Mrs. Eliza Emery of Nashville and Mrs. Irene Gaskill of Charlton Park Road, drove to Hastings to pick up the latter’s sister, Miss Laura Hoskins, for dinner at Elias Brothers restaurant there. Later, the ladies enjoyed a drive to Lake Odessa. Mrs. Wayne Hammonds and two children of Ver­ montville were Wednesday dinner guests of Mr. and Mrs. Vern Hawblitz of Nashville. Mrs. Evangie Miller of Lacey is spending some time with Mrs. Leonard (Veda) Shull of Nashville. A Sunday visitor was Mrs. Doris Wensko of Algonquin Lake. Mr. and Mrs. Bill Tar bet of Hastings were Monday callers at the Shull home. Tuesday visitors were Mr. and Mrs. Oral Miller and granddaughter of Lacey and Kendall Guy of Bristol, Indiana. Tuesday evening supper guets at the Shull home were Mrs. Edna Gibbons and Mrs. Artie Dennis, both of Nashville. SStill a patient at Barry County Medical Care F y but pgg Facility progressing in his recovery is Leonard Shull of Nashville. He has been a patient at BCMCF for several weeks, following a recent hospitalization at Pennock. Lonnie and Brenda Ott, gospel singers of Phoenix, Arizona, will present an evening concert at >7 p.m. Sunday, July 19, at the Nash­ ville Baptist Church. Pastor Don Roscoe of Nashville finished 56th out of 240 runners in the July 4th Firecracker Run at Mid­ dleville. He completed the 10-k (6.2 mile) route ina time of 39:27, which placed him seventh in his age group. A service at the Barry County jail will be conducted at 2 p.m. Sunday, July 26, by several persons from the Nashville Baptist Church. Jan and Paul Cooper and son, Lloyd, of Nashville enjoyed a recent week’s vacation trip to Bluefield, West Virginia, to visit her brother and family, Robert and Carlene Randall and children. Accompanying the Coopers on the trip were Jan’s sister and husband, Joann and Mahlon Roe of Climax. En route south, they enjoyed a stop at Williamstown, West Virginia, to tour the Fenton Glass Factory. Meeting the Coopers and Roes at the Randall home in Bluefield were Jan’s daughter and son-in-law, Debbie and “Mo” Morawski, former local residents recently of Florida, who were en route north to resume residence here. The Morawskis joined the Coopers and Roes for the return trip to Michigan. The many friends of Debbie and “Mo” are happy to have them back in our com­ munity. Mrs. Nellie Moon, her sister Miss Dorothy Ed­ monds, and Alice Fisher, all of Nashville, enjoyed a Sunday, July 5th, picnic and family gathering at the Thornapple Lake cottage of Mr. and Mrs. Gene Mater of rural Nashville. Mr. and Mrs. Arden Reid and daughters of Nashville enjoyed a 5-day holiday trip to Ft. Leonard Wood, Missouri, to visit her brother and family: Bob and Laura Cairns and sons, Russell and Bobby. On the Fourth, they witnessed an impressive 50cannon salute, honoring each of the fifty United States, at the military base. Later, there was a very spectacular fireworks display, also staged at Ft. Leonard Wood. Mrs. Helen Ackett and her sister, Mrs. Pauline Tesch of Albion, returned home Monday evening from a trip to Europe, where they visited relatives in Breclav and Karlovy Vary, Czechoslovakia. They also were at Essingen, near Stuttgart, West Germany, to see relatives living there. The 17-day journey started from Lansing with a flight to Chicago and on to Frankfort, Germany. The ladies then continued on, via air, to Prague, Czechoslovakia and then proceeded to Brno. Among relatives visited was Edvard Javurek, a Czech who made his first trip to the United Stats last summer and called on his Nashville cousins: Mrs. Ackett and Leo Marisch of rural Nash­ ville, and others. Prior to that visit, Edvard had seen his cousin Leo once, when Marisch made a trip to Czechoslovakia to visit the Javurek family. Summer camp meeting for the Church of the Nazarene is in session this week at Indian Lake Campgrounds near Vicksburg. Several special speakers are on the agenda, including Rev. Albert Lown of England and bible scholar Dr. Ralph Earle. Many local families planned to attend the event. Starting Monday, July 20, a Boys’ Camp gets underway at the Indian Lake facility, to be followed by a week of camping by girls. Mrs. William Kjergaard, a former local resident now of Kissimmee, Florida, un­ derwent surgery last week at Kissimmee Memorial Hospital. She is in Room 140, at the time ofthis report, and we are sure she would enjoy hearing from her Nashville friends. Word was received in Nashville last week of the death of John Wixom, a former local resident who had recently moved to Sarrento, Florida, with his wife, Middy. John had been hospitalized since the day of his arrival in Florida in early June. Ice Cream Dance Maplee Valley Squares Homemadee Ice Cream Square Dance at Fire House inq Vuaerremonatnvcilelea, Satr.,e Juloyus1e1 from 7:30-11:00. Don Williams, caller; Artha Shaw, cuer. Maple Valley Athletic Boosters BINGO MAPLEWOOD SCHOOL Vermontville THURSDAYS ...7:00 p.m. Early Birds ... 6:30 p.m. Let children walk with nature, let them see the beautiful blendings and communions of death and life their joyous, inseparable unity as taught in woods and meadows and they will 1p^rn that death is stingless indeed, and as beautiful as life. V FUNEtytL DIRECTORS 'Vcqt’ FUNERAL HOME in Nashville Phone 852-0846 �The Maple Valley News, Nashville, Tuesday, July 14,1981 — Page 3 Cubs plan family campout The fourth annual “Overnight Family Cam­ pout” for Cub Scout Pack 3176 is planeed for July 31 and August 1. The pack’s committee and parents met on July 6 to plan the campout. A site has been found and a group organized to get the area mowed and ready. Food, tents and ac­ tivities were also planned. Some of the activities for ;®aik Friday evening and Saturday are: a hay ride, snipe hunt, fishing and casting contests, races and games. All the Cubs need for the outing are sleeping bags and a parent or a responsible adult to come with them. The Boy Scout Troop has been invited to attend and will take the Cubs on a compass patrol. Sign up now for Eaton County 'summer camp' fHi HH iHSi 5? 5?““0 0 ffiSl S? j1 S? iSJ £ iJ S:£ : fl 3wi H S Hi! WsZ ijS ,11'111'1 .*J M JM 5 S5& wl . M!llll|>®t«i iKiimti Plant blossoms for Christmas in July celebration Just In time for Nashville's Christmas In July celebration Is this Christmas cactus In bloom at the home of Mrs. Gloria Johncock. Seen admiring one of the 11 blossoms and buds on the plant Is Julie West, 9, of Colorado Springs, who Is spending the summer with her grandmother, Mrs. Johncock. The 8-year-old plant sported Tess than half a dozen blooms last Christmas. Mrs. Johncock Johncoc believes the current blossoming may be due to fact that she recently transplanted the cactus into a larger pot with more soil. Mrs. Johncock acquired the plant about four years ago. Itt formerly belonged to her mother, the late Mrs. Meredith (Myrtle) Dick of Carlton Center, who died in 19/7. Nashville's Christmas In July, a promotional event sponsored by the local Chamber of Commerce, Is set for July 25. Sidewalk sales are on the agenda and an a display of holiday street decorations recently purchased by the Chamber with community donations. "Wniiq Wn q WjtateW II! total atari M W rtli itni li M Mkhkiih vli.ffll.tWIa W k^Htateigi' Wright Flowers for that special... w Person V Wedding V v Births Y Sympathy V or JUST BECAUSE Mon.-Frl. 8-5, Sat. 9-5, Closed Wednesday M UMw tejtiij te to grandims M iiflt ttj Ip ml Lun fcsiit lit i® GREENERY stUai 5]jiitaiif®:S rt,tef HttokM' giffjj- (mtnii J The 1981 Eaton County Bostwick, Charlotte. Anyone Youth Camp is coming up with questions should consoon! It will be held August tact the Extension Office 17-21, at Barry County (543-2310 or 645-2351) or Community Camp in Fitzgerald Park (627-7351). Hastings. Any Eaton County youth between 9 and 13 years of age may attend. At least 18 campers are needed in order to hold the event. The cost is $25 per camper, which HOMES - FARMS ■ VACANT LAND will cover cabin space, meals and program costs. BUSINESS or LAKE PROPERTY Campers will enjoy nature programs, swimming, canoeing, games and lots of "GIVE US A CALL" other activities. JOAN and HOMER WINEGAR gri Pick up an application form soon! Forms are ASSOC. BROKER available at local libraries, Stanton's Real Estate Fitzgerald Park in Grand VERMONTVILLE — NASHVILLE Ledge and the Cooperative 1e2r6a tiNve. l\ 7200223 (Iteatap 72M223) 852-1717 Extension Service, —REALESTATE— (Maplu Val/.y News photo by Susan Hincklty) Bak, Wwfnrtii Mt IdI niil lit iM U t| |fc Km । Any Cub planning to attend should call 852-6939 by July 22 to let the committee know how many members from your family will be at­ tending. The committee is also inviting any eight year old who is interested in joining Cub Scouts this fall to attend the campout with a parent to learn more about Cub Scouting. REMEMBER PARENTS this is a FAMILY campout. If your Cub wants to come, please make every effort to come yourself. If you cannot come have an adult member of your family or family friend come in your place. Your Cub cannot attend without an adult coming too. Let us know if you can come by July 22, and we all hope to see you there for a great time. Vk NASHVILLE FLOWERS / A %|52-979Lf SIDE Sams Building DOOR Calling all boys interested in scouting Are you eight years old or about to be? Have you ever been on a snipe hunt, in a fishing contest or on a treasure hunt? Have you ever slept in a tent or eaten a meal cooked over a camp fire? The Nashville Cub Scout Pack 3176 is having its Fourth Annual Family Overnite Cam pout on July 31 and you are invited to attend. If you are interested in joining Cub Scouts this fall How to... cut painting jobs down size! WAGNER POWER PAINTER /UfrX^J.1] sportingT HARDWARE ( 105 N. Main Phone 852-0713 and would like to learn about some of the things Cub Scouts do, please come to our campout. All you need to bring is a sleeping bag and a parent. Please ask dad or mom if they could come to the campout and have them call 852-0939 before July 22 for more details. If dad or mom can’t come an uncle or'aunt or grandparent could come instead. CARD OF THANKS The family of Max Elliston wishes to thank all of our relatives arid many friends and neighbors for all the wonderful moral support, money, food and flowers given to us in our time of sorrow and need. Also many thanks to Reverend Leonard Putnam for all the prayers and support he gave to us. A special thanks to all of Max’s teachers and coun­ selors at school and friends at Battle Creek Schools for helping to make life easier and more fun and fulfilled. Thank you so much to the Class of ’81 at B.C.C.H. for the beautiful flowers you sent for him. A special thanks to his special' buddies who spent many times at our home. And to his special girl who helped to make his life complete. An extra special thank you to his bus driver Gloria who always kept him smiling. We love you all. Larry, Joan arid Marcia TO BUY or TO SELL Check and Save at Home When you save at Eaton Federal Savings and Loan, you get a substantial return in interest. You get the safety of FSLIC protection and the personal sound management guarantee from our professional staff. You also get to see your money at work right here at home. How? Eaton Federal Savings and Loan is a home-owned Savings and Loan, so the money you deposit with us is loaned back into our area to help families, farms and businesses. Not all financial institutions do that. But we take our responsibility very seriously and that means investing in the folks here. 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MICHIGAN Nashville, Michigan - Eaton Rapids, Michigan ■ Olivet, Michigan �Th* Maple Valley Now*, Nashville, Tuesday, July 14,1991 — Pope 4 Turning back the pages to a century of mid-July news Mid-July-news of 1931 was that the Lentz Table Company had resumed a temporary 27-hour per week work schedule after a three-week shutdown for repairs. Almost exactly a century ago, an important Nashville News story was that Elder Philip Holler's new grist mill was ready to go into operation, replacing an earlier facility west of the Thornapple. (Seen here about 1910, the new mill was owned then by the F. L. Kyser family.) (Author’s note: In April, we featured a Turning Back the Pages format for Memories of the Past. There was such good reader response to that report that we decided to use that for­ mat again from time to time in the future. Today’s of­ fering looks at stories that were making Nashville News headlines in mid-July 100 years ago and at sub­ sequent 25-year intervals. Sources for this account include the Nashville’s Ancient History column, published in the News from near the turn of the century into the 1930’s, and the Turning Back the Pages feature of the 1940-60’s era.) 100 Years Ago Work on the new Methodist Episcopal church continues to progress rapidly. Brick work on the walls now is above the top of the doors and windows, and is ex­ pected to be complete next week... No cases of sun stroke have been reported, in spite of the 100-degree plus temperatures, but one Nash­ ville man lay in the shade just north of town nearly all day Friday from the effects of being struck in the mouth with a jug. It was hard cider, and he is now a firm believer July Special Wheeler Marine M-66, South of Nashville e P PHONE 852-9609 Hours: 9:00 o.m. to 7:00 p.m. Doily, Closed Sundays that cider will intoxicate on a hot day... Thru the efficiency of the cemetery committee and the diligent work of individuals, our “city of the dead” is being made more beautiful. Many young maple trees have been set out in the cemetery, and a great many shrubs and flowers have been planted. When the trees are grown our cemetery will be a beautiful place... At thez school meeting Monday night the motion to build a new school was voted down again. The matter of holding ten months of school also was voted down, as was a counter motion to make it eight months. Compromise measure, finally passed after considerable voting and debate, was to hold nine months of school... Next Monday will be the last day Philip Holler will run his old mill, which for so many years has been an important cog in the town’s activity. His hew mill on the near side of the river will be ready to go by that time. It is a substantial looking structure. (1981 note: Holler’s old mill was on the west side of the Thornapple, near the south end of the present-day Bridge Street. The new facility became the one now commonly remembered as the old Riverside Grist Mill, later the Roller Mills.)... Orno Strong, editor of the Nashville News, has been installed as Chancellor Commander of the newly instituted Ivy Lodge, No. 37 Knights of Pythias. Regular meetings will be held Friday evenings... The list of those who tb*ierecdame of the silken bonds of wedlock is becoming larger each year in Barry County. Since May 1st no less than 16 suits of divorce have been started in the county, five of them unhappily, being from Nash­ ville... There were 44 from Nash­ ville on the train to Grand 75 years ago; in 1906, news of the day was that Michigan Central Railroad was offering seven excursions at special rates during the last half of July. Rapids Wednesday, to see Barnum’s circus... Stephen Springett is commander-in-chief of two steam threshing rigs, and will run one north and the other south of the village... 75 Years Ago (1906) The annual school meeting was held Monday evening, with about 30 taxpayers present. Board members elected were Henry Glasner and Henry Roe. Secretary Roscoe read a letter from School Commissioner Ketcham, stating that the primary school money, to be distributed this fall, would amount to nearly $10 per capita, and that the distribution will be made on the basis of the 1905 census, which will give this district about $3,300.... George Perry has been hired by the school board to act as janitor of the school building, at a salary of $30 per month... The local school district spent a record $4,500 for teachers’ salaries last school year, raising total ex­ penditures to $7,888.18. Annual statement shows a cash balance of $194.95... Orno Strong of Tacoma, Wash., who founded the Nashville News in 1873, and who left Nashville in 1888 to take up newspaper and special publication woifc in the west, has been visiting here this week. He now publishes two prosperous trade journals at Tacoma, and his son is gradually taking over the duties of the business, giving him more time to enjoy life... George Furniss has gone to Mackinac isle, where he will be In the employ of an express company... The Free Methodist will hold their camp meeting in Mead’s grove, from July 24th through the 29th... The Mcgan Te Michigan Centra Central Railroad offers no less than seven special rate ex- cursions on this line during the balance of the month of July. Special events featured by excursions include Michigan Knights of the Grip convention at Port Huron, Michigan State Holiness Camp meeting at Eatdn Rapids, Republic State Convention at Detroit, Bible Conference at Lake Orion, and the Democratic State Convention at Detroit. Also there will be Sunday excursions to Grand Rapids and Niagara Falls... 50 Years Ago (1931) Joe Evans is building a garage on his property in the east end of town... Nashville’s Harvest Festival and Homecoming celebration, July 30-31 and August 1, will feature three big days of fun and amusement, highlighted by three big free street acts daily. Among the attractions will be Jack Champion en­ semble, with 19 acts and a band excelled by nene; also, athletic contests, boxing and r I I |ij wrestling bouts, merry-goround, ferris wheel, baseball games and daily band concerts... Nashville’s sensational Independent baseball team won another Sunday over Grand Ledge, 9-6. Bill and Archie Martin divided the mound work for Nashville. Coville led his teammates with a double and three singles in five trips to the plate, the Faust followed with a double and two singles in five times up. The In­ dependents play Sunfield next Sunday, at the Thornapple Lake grounds... After being shut down for three weeks, for repairs, the Lentz Table Company resumed operations Monday morning, and for the time being will run three ninehour days per week... Mr. Arlie Reed, who has his A. B. degree from Cen­ tral State Teachers college, has been hired as a new high school instructor. He will coach athletics and teach Continued on page 6 — creattve^TI ? 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He that believeth on Him is not condemned; but he that believeth not is condemned al­ ready, because he hath not believed in the name of the only begotten Son of God.” I saw an ad the other day for a device to detect police radar ahead, so one could speed and be warned, so they would not be caught. How many blame the law enforcement officers for their breaking of the laws, when the law is posted, as it is on our highways — Not seeming to grasp the fact that they con­ demn themselves by willfully breaking the law. God has posted the rules in his book the Bible. He has sent his Holy Spirit to convict us in our conscience. He sent “His only be­ gotten Son (Jesus) that whosoever believeth in him should not perish but have everlast­ ing life.” John 3:16. Yet we find we are so prone to blame everyone but ourselves for breaking the law. Still Jesus did not come into the world to condemn but to forgive, ifwe will only come to him and ask him. 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MAIN ST., NASHVILLE, MICHIGAN Ph. 517-852-9610 anytime Next to' the Library 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. a.m. p.m. p.m. PASTOR RANDY REED TRINITY FULL GOSPtL 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. REV Leonard putnam VERMONTVILLE BIBLE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH CHURCH South Main, Vermontville 250 N. Main, Vermontville Sunday School .. 10 Morning Worship 11 Evening Service .. 7 Wednesday: Prayer Meeting 7:30 a.m. a.m. p.m. p.m. PASTOR PAUL L. BOGER GUARANTEED APPLIANCES Phone... 852-9724 301 Fuller St., Nashville RICHARD WADSWORTH Adult Sunday y School ... 10:30 a.m. Church Service.. 11 a.m. FIRST CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH PEACE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH OF BARRYVILLE 6043 Scott Rd. (M-79) REV. DAVE FLEMING REV. 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Kienutske AREA CHURCH SCHEDULES CHURCH 219 Washington St., Nashville Worship at the church of your choice but make religion a part of your life. 803 Reed St., Nashville ST. CYRIL CATHOLIC CHURCH Sunday School.. 10 a.m. 203 N. State, Nashville Sunday: Sunday Mass .9:30 a.m.A.M. Worship . ..11 a.m. Holy Day Masses celebrated at 7:00 p.m. the evening before Evening Worship . 7 p.m. Wednesday Evening: Prayer Meeting.. 7 p.m. REV. ROBERT CONSANI REV. ROBERT G. TAYLOR A.M.Service P.M. Service. 11 a.m. . 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. PR.EMV. WCLoArsRhEiNpC E . .S.H 7A VpE.mR. I REV. CLARENCE SHAVER I Assoc. Ministers are: David & Kathleen Yeomans Rev. Viola Sampsel... Special Prayer for your needs �Th* Maple Valiev New*, Nashville, Tuesday, July 14, 1981 — Page6 Thornapple dam repaired Nashville DPW employees Scott Decker, left, and Larry Corkwell use shovels to spread fresh concrete on the cap of the Thornapple River dam. Water was diverted through the spillway during the project. CETA worker* helped mix the cement for the badly-deteriorated dam. by Susan Hinckley A gapping 12-by-6-ft hole in the Thornapple River dam in Nashville was filled last week when the village Dept, of Public Works undertook restoration of the badly deteriorated concrete and stone structure. The entire length of the cement-topped stone dam was repaired during the project. The DPW crew diverted water through the spillway and also used sandbags to slow the flow. The project was undertaken at this particular time as the water level is low due to seasonably dry conditions. Helping with the repairs to the century-old dam, in addition to the regular DPW crew, were three youths who are employed by the village this summer under the Comprehensive Employment Training Act. M.V. Athletic Boosters seek support to fund sports programs Arden Schantz delivers a fresh supply of concrete to the wonu A huae 12' x 6' hole was filled during the repair project. e dam. The Maple Valley Athletic Boosters are taking a big step in trying to save the varsity and junior varsity sports, in the wake of the .25 millage defeat, but they need the help and support of volunteers. Failure of the millage to pass forced the Maple Valley Board of Education to discontinue all extra curricular activities, in­ cluding sports. The Boosters received approval in June from the board of education to re­ instate varsity and junior varsity programs through fund raising projects, said Tom Joostberns, club vice president. The approximate cost to fund those sports is $28,000 with all paid coaching. However gate receipts are Action-Ads Water rushed through the spillway during the dam restoration project. (Maple Valley Newt photo* by Susan Hinckley) OIL PAINTINGS of your favorite old photograph. We take people out of group pictures, put people together from separate portraits, enlarge or reduce according to your family wall requirements. Bill Richards Studio, 250 S. Main, Ver­ montville, Mi. Ph. 726-1340. (eow) approximately $14,000 and can be used to offset the costs. This leaves about $14,000 the Boosters need to earn. During the 1980-81 school year, the Boosters were able to withstand the expenses of some of the sports programs. In March of this year, the Boosters started weekly bingo games for a fund raiser. “We are very pleased with the help we are receiving from everyone to make this a success,” said Joostberns. Persons interested in keeping varsity and junior varsity sports in the school program are being urged to attend the Boosters’ 8 p.m. Monday, July 20 meeting at Maplewood School in Ver­ montville. “We need your support! Just a few can not keep the sports program alive,” says Joosterns. Persons who are unable to attend the meeting, but who are willing to help are asked to call Joostberns at 726-0537 as soon as possible. Plans are in the works for several fund raisers, but without sufficient help, the Boosters say they will not be able to keep any of the athletic programs. “We will need volunteers for coaches, workers, and many, many parent hours to make this work,” he said. Memories of the past — biology and history. While in college, Mr. Reed was a letterman in all five major sports... 25 Years Ago (1956) Plans are being made by the local Methodist church for the 75th anniversary of the dedication of the present church building - which will take place either in October or early November. An anniversary committee has been formed with Joe Otto as chairman and Mrs. Earl Hose as secretary... Only definite word available this week on the new village drinking foun­ tain is that it’s ordered. If it is flowing by the time of the Harvest Festival, August 24­ 25, that will be something... In the Connie Mack league play, the high school team defeated the Hastings, 12-7. The boys will be battling Thursday night for second place, when they play the Battle Creek Elks on the home field. The Elks team is made up of Battle Creek High School players... The Midget league race continues hot, but Christensen’s have finally gained the lead by a onegame margin over Keihl’s and Blue Inn. Beedie’s and Lewie’s are an additional game behind, and J. & H. Cleaners trail the leaders by three games... A very comprehensive summer renovating and cleaning program is now in full swing at the Nashville W. K. Kellogg School. The custodians are busy washing, waxing and repairing floors, walls and school equipment for the coming year. Considerable repair work has been done to plumbing and over 100 pieces of furniture have been refinished... �Th* Maple Valley News, Nashville. Tuesday, July 14,1981 — Page 7 Anniversary gift of "bull delights party guests Him IIIIHISm HOUR HERE IS 7 00 ws or BULL "OS YOU. ARS 3IVEM '. THIS IS TO MATCH THE BULL * ME" OF YOU 9< HAVE TtAlURMPA CO- INC. • •TAN TIXAS *e 713/923-0034 A bull is a pretty unusual anniversary present, most folks would agree, but the manner in which Mrs. David (Rosalie) Murphy of Nash­ ville gifted her husband with a 700 lb. Santa Gertrudis Hereford on the occasion of their silver wedding an­ niversary was even more unique. She had the “sur­ prise” delivered during the couple’s anniversary celebration, Saturday evening, at the Masonic Temple in Nashville. On cue from Mrs. Murphy, family and friends poured from the hall through the West Washington exit about an hour after the celebration had begun. She was able to maneuver her husband to the end of the line. Puzzled by the exodus, he was the last to leave the building and was totally stunned to see the 700 lb. beast delivered by Norm Siger of Double V Livestock Trucking, Vermontville. An appropriate sign composed by Mrs. Murphy was placed on the livestock trailer just moments before the crowd left the hall. The greeting had been prepared and posted by Elsie Arbor and Helen Curtis of Maple Leaf Florist, who handled floral arrangements for the anniversary event. Murphy, a commercial painter by trade, is a part­ time farmer who had recently expressed a desire for a new bull to upgrade his herd of beef cattle. When he showed no interest in the possibility of receiving a traditional gift of jewelry from his wife on their 25th anniversary, Mrs. Murphy decided to present her husband with a bull, She selected the animal on her own and arranged for its’ timely delivery — much to the delight of guests at Saturday’s reception. The silver anniversary event was hosted by the Murphy’s three children: Cinda and Les, both of Lansing; and Mr. and Mrs. Jeff Murphy of Charlotte. ft1** w w M.V. parents and students invited to athletic meeting *<&C. *<&C 5 =5^ A 700-lb. bull delivered at their Silver Wedding Anniversary party came as quite a surprise to Dave Murphy of Nashville. The beast was a gift from his wife, Rosalie, and arrived during a Saturday celebration at the Masonic Temple in Nashville. Here comes Eaton County 4-H Fair! The fair runs from July 25 August 1, and is held at the The Eaton County fairgrounds in Charlotte. It Cooperative Extension is the 51st anniversary of the Service staff would like to Eaton County 4-H Fair, and invite all residents to the 1981 is the 126th consecutive year 4-H Fair. Come and look at that a fair has been held in what Eaton County 4-H youth Eaton County. There is also have been working on all a free gate at this year’s fair. At the front of the year. fairgrounds in the Com­ mercial Building, you will see club booths full of such PROFESSIONAL projects as woodworking, BUSINESS macrame, foods, DIRECTORY photography, leathercraft, ceramics, drawing, sewing and much, much more. LIMESTONE * marl The clubs are decorating (Delivered and Spread) CRANEWORK their booths to the theme of • Drainage Ditches the fair “We’ve Just Begun • Farm Ponds at ’51”. DARRELL HAMILTON Stop in at the Cooperative IRt 3, NASHVILLE PH. 852-9491 Extension Service booth in the Commercial Building FOR PROFESSIONAL INSURANCE PLANNING and pick up information on Call... the Cooperative Extension THE HECKER AGENCY Service in Eaton County. The 225 N. MAIN - NASHVILLE clowns will be performing on PHONE 852-9680 Tuesday, Children’s Day, at 2 p.m. in front of the grand­ VERMONTVILLE VILLAGE stand. COUNCIL MEETINGS The Talent Show will be 1st Thursday each month held at 10 a.m. Thursday, At 7:30 P.M. July 30 in the Commercial Vermontville Public Library Building. 4-H Markets will be Public Invited to attend. held from 12-4 p.m. on Wednesday, and 4-8 p.m. on DAN'S Friday, July 31. These will also be held in the Com­ WATER SOFTENER mercial Building. SALES and SERVICE Moving on to the back of Dependable service on all the fairgrounds you can visit makes and models. the livestock project FREEWATER TEST!) exhibits. Poultry, rabbits, Reasonable Fees!! saddle horses and ponies, (517) 852-9564 draft horses, sheep, dairy, — NASHVILLE — swine, goats and beef Ask for Dan 11 animals will be groomed to by Nancy Diuble Tlielen Ext. 4-H Youth Agent is® 88 < Marfin ** 11 ■ list®, ^js® feniant.; R b wwi r3n£<E$i s £ iiffijij’aiii! # hta? r <k n® i OfijtEi ■ ■ ItrjHirt' iktH Itartemi tnh w.Mjatitai Mill 2lWii IT Hl t*ata® rirai i&adH 5eojr 3««®S!j- H, * jjlfcliilWI' eayl j*Kiiki i*a »**»***<;; *-i I ojjfe % D»p $44 S®» b' The Village Hairport — BEAUTY SHOP — Two heads are cheaper than one Bring A Friend!! ONE HAIRCUT ... FULL PRICE ... The other at... 1/2 Price Make an appointment with ... JODI, JAN or BARB perfection and will be ready for your inspection. The 4-H Council will again sponsor a week-long concession stand, featuring the infamous Friday Chicken Bar-B-Que. They will also have a Coke Wagon on the grounds. Then there is the livestock sale in the big sale tent on Thursday, July 30, beginning at 4:30 p.m. Here is an op­ portunity for anyone to select some choice meat at the sale. The first Eaton County 4-H Fair Small Animal Auction will be held at 2 p.m. on Saturday, August 1. This sale will in­ clude chickens, ducks, geese, goats, guinea pigs, rabbits and turkeys. The Sweepstakes Showmanship Contest begins at 9 a.m. on August 1. Many of the livestock species are featuring some sort of exhibition or fun day. A horse quiz bowl will be held Monday evening and a dairy quiz bowl at 10 a.m. on Thursday. The sheep members will have quite an exhibit on Friday with sheep shearing and blocking contests, lead classes and dress-up classes. Poultry and rabbit members will have special events on Friday afternoon, including a chicken flying contest. On Wednesday and Friday evenings, horse clubs will have their fun events in the riding ring. A trail class will be held on Saturday, August 1, and the 4-H Special Riding Show begins at 11:30 a.m. on Saturday, August 1. Parents’ showmanship classes for hogs, sheep, and beef will also be held Saturday afternoon, as well as “Ag Olympics” for anyone interested. It is going to be an exciting fair—bigger and better than ever. The fair provides a great opportunity for learning and evaluating. The judges make their decisions based on what is seen and brought to the fair. Janice Beker, Owner ACTION-ADS Ph. 945-9554 • NOTICE • There will be a PUBLIC HEARING ... Thursday, July 23,1981 at 6:45 p.m. ... at the Community Center, Nashville PURPOSE: to re-distribute approximately $3,000.00 Federal Revenue Sharing money. NASHVILLE VILLAGE COUNCIL fiBMffic rl T»W HOURS: 9 A.M. - 5:30 P.M. Monday thru Saturday 852-0845 207 Main St., Nashville & GROWTH CHART When you buy any 3 of these products: LOOK FOR THE ORDER FORM IN THIS STORE FOR DETAILS. DENTAL RINSE FLUORIGUARD 16oz. JL ... lOoz. JL COLGATE 7 oz. ULTRABRITE 6 Oz. Toothpaste <1139 COLGATE TOOTHBRUSHES auJJSdsoft 3/$l°° . CURAD .. 99c SSX $109 BAHDAGES YELLOW or GREEN IRISH SPRING COLGATE - Twin Actio Action TOOTHBRUSHES l*2°/° M COUPON COLOR 6R E4P RINTS foonrly ■ | ■ F Good Oral Care Starts With I Colgate 726-0257 or 726-0623 Hours: Mon.-Fri. 8:30 to 4:30 470 E. Main St., Vermontville There will be an Athletic Boosters meeting, Monday, July 20, 8 p.m., at Maplewood. Parents and students from both Nashville and Vermontville are urgently needed to attend this meeting. From now on the burden of the entire sports program is on the Boosters’ shoulders who say “Let’s all pull together for our kids. Don’t they deserve a chance?” Coupon must accompany order. Offer expires 7/20/81. om your same size color print negatives. �Th* Mopl* Volley News, Nashville, Tuesday, July 14,1981 —Page 8 Nashville Village Council Vermontville Village Council minutes June 4,1981 The Vermontville Village Council met in regular session Thursday, June 4, 1981, at 7:30 p.m., in the Public Library. PRESENT: Aldrich, Fox, IJale, Wineman. ABSENT: Lewis, Trumble. President Mason called the meeting to order at 7:50 p.m. turning it directly over to Douglas Puvagel, of Rural Housing Corp., who ex-' plained in detail Rural Housings’ plans for a 32 - 24 unit apartment building project, subject to final application approval from Farmers AdHome Administration. Accompanipg Puvagel was Ron. Cabic, of Rural Architects, Inc., who discussed the needed water main extension and showed temporary plans of said project to the Council and Larry Fleis, representing Wms. & Works, as the consulting engineer for the Village. Lengthy discussion followed. The need for a “Special” meeting was discussed and set for Wednesday, June 24th, at 7:00 p.m. in the Public Library. Minutes of the May 7, 1981 meeting were read. Correction by Marsh to include Trowbridge property description. Motion by Wineman to accept minutes as corrected, support by Hale. All ayes. Motion carried. Treasurer’s report was read. Motion to approve as read by Hale, support by Fox. All ayes. Motion carried. Bills were presented. Motion by Fox to pay bills from the proper funds, support by Aldrich. All ayes. Motion carried. Mason extended thanks to Fox’s and the Citizens’ Elevator for taking care of the Mayor Exchange Day cocktail hour expenses. Clerk read Farmland Agreements for: Thornapple View Farms, Inc. - 73A, Thornapple View Farms, Inc. 154A, Fredrick Kathleen Miller 22A. Motion to approve the Thornapple View Farms, Inc., parcels 73A & 154A and Frederick- Kathleen Miller 22A applications for Farmland Agreements (Act 116. COUNTRY CORNERS Flea Market OPEN... Thurs., Fit, Sat. & Sun. • • • • BOOKS - Buy, Sell, Trade Gin WRAP & CARDS Some Local PRODUCE CAR PARTS - TOOLS — I — 1 Come Look Us Over... SPACES FOR RENT 852-1945 PA of 1974, Sec. 5) by Fox, support by Aldrich. Roll call vote: Aldrich - aye, Fox aye, Hale - aye, .Lewis absent, Trumble - absent, Wineman --aye. 4 ayes, 2 absent. Motion carried. Motion by Wineman to purchase No. 217 3 MM copier from Classic Products of Lansing for the Village Office, for $299.00, support by Hale.All ayes. Motion carried. Need of Village office building discussed. Mc­ Donald building, 152 S. Main discussed. No sewer con­ nection at this address. Council members would like to look at building. Wm. Hosey presented a bill for $113.40 for steel. Motion by Fox, supported by Hale to pay Hosey’s bill of $113.40. All ayes. Motion carried. Wawiernia discussed water sewer ordinances. Also, gravel spreader is available from Robert Fueri of Nashville for $150.00. Motion by Fox, support by Wineman to purchase gravel spreader for $150.00. All ayes. Motion carried. Clerk read correspondence — MINUTES OF REGULAR MEETING — The regular meeting of the Nashville Village Council held June 25, 1981 at 7:00 p.m. was called to order by President Harold Christiansen at the Community Center in Nashville. Present were Hughes, Fueri, Frith, Tobias, Rizor and Babcock. The minutes of the last regular meeting were read and approved. Correspondence was read by the Clerk. A letter was read from Farmers Home Administration regarding denial of funding for street Improvements and a utility truck In connection with the sewer project. Also a letter was read from Justin Cooley regarding zoning. Tabled for one month. Bids were opened for an air conditioner. Three bids were received. Motion by Hughes, supported by Fueri to sell the 10,000 BTU air conditioner for $102.00 to Nancy Johncock. All ayes. Motion carried. Motion by Hughes, supported by Rizor to adopt the resolution to annex the sewer property to the Village of Nashville. All ayes. Motion carried. After being reviewed by the Nashville Village Council motion by Hughes, supported by Tobias to adopt the following: The Sanitary sewer individual hook-up specifications, notification of sewer service to property owner, building sewer permits. Sewer In­ spection, (what to look for), permit to tap main sewer, licenses, insurance and bonding coverage for drain layers, areas ready for sewer connections, notice to drain layers. All ayes. Motion carried. President Christiansen called the next regular meeting of the Nashville Village Council to be held at 6:00 p.m. until 7:30 p.m. on July 9, 1981 and a special public informational meeting for sewer customers Bill L. Mason, President who will be hooking on to the new sewer system for Natalie Gaedert, Clerk July 9, 1981 at 7:30 p.m. at the Community Center in Nashville. \ Three bids were received and reviewed for fire hydrants. Motion by Hughes, supported by Tobias to purchase two new fire hydrants from East Jordan Iron First St. - estimated costs Works for $475.00 each. All ayes. Motion carried. , Quotations were discussed on a street sweeper and $30,000. to $32,000. Zoning was questioned. , a % ton pickup. Motion by Rizor, supported by Fueri to table quotations and write up specifications for a new The Village has no zoning; therefore, the project must 1980 or 1981 % ton pickup and advertise that bids follow County zoning laws. must be submitted to the Village Clerk by July 23,1981 Discussion, with audience at 4:00 p.m. The-Village reserves the right to accept or participation, followed; reject any or all bids. All ayes. Motion carried. including payment of such Motion by Tobias, supported by Frith to have the services and the amending of project engineer check out the heater in the Village the water and sewer or­ Garage to see if it can be used at the new sewer dinances to accommodate garage, if so, revise the change order No. 1 on Con­ multiple housing. Fleis tract No. 3 to delete Iten No. 1 Garage Heating Unit recommended the water and $1,540.35. All ayes. Motion carried. sewer ordinances be Motion by Hughes, supported by Frith to adjourn, reviewed each year reflecting costs and in­ meeting adjourned at 10:55 p.m. received by Aldrich from Wms. & Work pertaining to a water tower check and repaihx Pat. O’Dell, representing the Vermontville chamber of Commerce, asked the intent of the Village Council in allowing food wagons at the First St. ballfield. Dan Downing, representing Downing Concession food wagon, stated he checked with ball team manager before bringing wagon in. Lengthy discussion. Motion by Wineman to consider Village property to be used for recreational purposes only, not for private enterprise, support by Hale. Roll call vote; Aldrich - abstained, Fox aye, Hale - aye, Lewis, absent, Trumble - absent, Wineman aye. Motion carried. The monthly Police report was distributed. Motion to adjourn by Hale, support by Fox. Meeting adjourned at 10:55 p.m. Special council minutes June 24,1981 The Vermontville Village Council met in special session Wednesday, June 24, 1981 at 7:00 p.m. in the Public Library. PRESENT: Aldrich, Fox, Lewis, Trumble, Wineman. ABSENT: Hale. President Mason called the meeting to order at 7:30 p.m. Larry Fleis, consulting engineer from Williams & Works of Grand Rapids led the discussion concerning the water main extension on Third Street to service the apartment complex project proposed by Rural Housing Corporation of East Lansing to be located at Third St. and Spring St. The extension of the Third St. water main looping down Spring St. to STIHL BRUSHCUTTERS. TOOLSNOTT0YS Underpowered trimmers just won't cut it when you're up against heavy weeds and brush. That's when you need a Stihl® brushcutter with our high-powered engine and exclusive Polycut™ head. When you have work to do, don't play around with a toy. Get a Stihl brushcutter. And get the job done. FREE ACCESSORY KIT, UP TO $33.00 RETAIL VALUE FREE WITH THE PURCHASE OF A FS 60 OR FS 80. LIMITED TIME ONLY, WHILE SUPPLY LASTS. SEE A DEMONSTRATION AT ASHVILLE HARDWARE 105 N. Main St., Phone 852-0713 STIHL The World's Largest Selling Chain Saw. flation. Motion by Fox, that the Village contribute 20 percent to the total looping project cost, supported by Wineman. Roll call vote: Aldrich - aye, Fox - aye, Hale - absent, Lewis - aye, Trumble - nay, Wineman - aye. 4 - ayes, 1 nay, 1 absent. Motion carried. Sewer connection rates are to be reviewed. Committee: Aldrich, Hale, Mason, Trumble, D. Burton. Larry Fleis will assist. Motion to adjourn by Fox, support by Wineman. Meeting adjourned 9:00 p.m. hill L. Mason, President Natalie Gaedert, Clerk Action - Ads EDDIE PURCHIS MEMORIAL TOURNAMENT: Men and women, July 24, 25 and 26. $75 and 2 balls for men, $55 and 2 balls for women, Class C and below. Sponsor trophies for 1st, 2nd, and 3rd [dace, in­ dividuals for 1st and 2nd, keg of beer for 1st place for both men and women, most valuable player award for both men and women.. Deadline July 19. Ed Goris (517) 852-1996, Doris Benton (517) 726-0538 or (616) 968­ 4927, Frank Walker. RENT A MOTOR HOME: By day or week. Have campers also. $100 deposit will hold for your date. Call Meek’s Vacation Rental, 945­ 9101, Hastings. (9-29) 1978 CHEVY VAN FOR SALE: Tilt, cruise, air, regular gas, 33 gal. gas tank, $4,995. 852-0833. Harold Christiansen, President Susan M. Corkwell, Clerk Date: July 9,1981 RESOLUTION OF THE VILLAGE COUNCIL OF THE VILLAGE OF NASHVILLE, MICHIGAN WHEREAS, t*h Village of Nashville, Michigan, I* t*h owner of t*h property described on t*h attached Schedule A; and WHEREAS, told Village of Nashville, Michigan, acquired the property shown on attached schedule A for the construction of a new village sewage system pursuant to Department of Natural Resources requirements; and WHEREAS, said premises described on attached Schedule A adjoin the existing boundary of the Village of Nashville and should be annexed to the Village of Nashville; NOW THEREFORE, IT IS RESOLVED, that the boundary of the Village of Nashville be altered by taking In lands and premises adjoining the Village of Nashville, Michigan, described on attached Schedule A with said lands and premises then to bo within the boundaries of said Village of Nashville, Michigan, and that the said Village of Nashvlllo, Michigan, petition the Board of Commissioners of Barry County, Michigan, to make such change. MOVED BY: John Hughes Dated: June 25,1981. SUPPORTED BY: Calvin Rizor THOSE VOTING YEA: Calvin Rizor Robert Fueri Linda Frith Forrest Babcock Carl Tobias John Hughes THOSE VOTING NAY: APPROVED BY: Harold Christiansen, Village Pros. Susan Corkwell, Village Clerk SCHEDULEA PARCEL!: The East ’A of the West 'A of the Northwest ■/«, Section 35, Town 3 North, Range 7 West, Castleton Township, Barry County, Michigan. PARCELS: *Th East ’A of the Northwest 'A of Section 35, Town 3 North, Range 7 West, Castleton Township, Barry County, Michigan. PARCELS: The West ’A of the West ’A of the Northeast 'A of Section 35, Town 3 North, Range 7 West, Castleton Township, Barry County, Michigan. PARCEL 4: The West 200.0 feet of the East ’A of the West ‘A of the Northeast '/« Section 35, Town 3 North, Range 7 West, Castleton Township,' Barry County, Michigan. PARCELS: *Th South 2050.0 feet of t*h East 200 ft*e of t*h *sWt ’/« of t*h Northwest ’A of Section 35, Town 3 North, Range 7 West. Castleton Township, Barry County, Michigan �Th* Maple Valley Newt, Nashville, Tuesday, July 14, 1981 — Page 9 Maple Valley FFA members receive awards at banquet Lesley Briggs received the Chapter Sweetheart award. John Mater presented her with the trophy. Lesley was active throughout the year in committee work and helped a lot with the banquet preparations. Tim Tobias also presented the Star Greenhand award to John Clements..g John was a regular offender of chapter meetings and has beef, horses, and com as his projects. Tim Tobias awarded the Star Chapter Farmer award to Mark Siple. Mark served as treasurer, attended the National Convention, and sold garden seeds. He also has swine as his home project. M.V. class of ‘55 enjoys class reunion Fifteen classmates at­ tended a reunion of Nash­ ville’s High School Class of 1955 held Saturday, July 11, at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Raymond Graham of Nash­ ville. Counting spouses, total adult attendance at the potluck dinner event was 26 persons. During the evening, plans were made to hold the next reunion in July, 1982, at the home of Donald and Shir lie Augustine of Nashville. Those attending Satur­ day’s event were: Shirley Hill Stark and husband, Cy, Obituaries Glenn A. White NASHVILLE - Mr. Glenn A. White, 83, of 341 N. State, died Sunday, July 12,1981 at Pennock Hospital. He was bom in Marshall August 22, 1897, the son of David and Phoebe (Tanner) White. He married the former Margaret Loftus Downing August 22, 1949. He was f orman of a section crew on the New York Central Railroad until his retirement in 1959. Mr. White is survived by his wife, Margaret; three step-sons, Howard Downing, Duane Downing and Oliver Downing, all of Nashville; one step-daughter, Mrs. Elaine Powers of Nashville; twenty-one stepgrandchildren; twienty-one step-great-grandchildren; three brothers, Harlow White, Fred White and Floyd White, all of Nashville; two sisters, Mrs. Bernadine Hinde of Nashville, and Mrs. Hazel Treat of Bellevue. Funeral services will be at 1:00 p.m. Thursday, July 16, from the Vogt Funeral Home of Nashville. Memorial contributions may be made to the Nashville Ambulance Service. of Charlotte; Nancy Pennock Knowles and d husband, Randy, of Gun Lake; Larry Hawblitz and wife, Barbara, of Battle Creek; Joanne Hickey Orsborn and husband, Jack, of Hastings; Pat Shaw of Hastings; Merle Barton and wife of Hastings; Donald and Shirlie Brumm Augustine; Clara Burdick Spoelstra and husband, Ted; Forrest Burd and wife, Anna; Joyce Everett Aspinall and husband, Ray; Ronald Fowler and wife, Phyllis; Robert Hosmer and wife, Alyce; Mary Shaw Kersjes; and Raymond Graham and wife, Janice; all local. Women’s softball results The Maple Valley Women’s Softball Association results from games played June23,30and July 7 were: Dan’s Fillies 22, Fur’ong’s Variety 0; Ewings 21, Baptist 4; Steak House 11, Southend 8; Carl’s 3, Trumble’s 2. Carpenter’s Den - bye. Steak House 17, Furlong’s Variety 6; Dan's Fillies 6, Carpenter’s Den 4; Ewings 21, Trumble’s 8; Carl’s 16, Baptist 0. Southend - bye. Southend 5, Trumble’s 1; Ewings 10, Furlong’s Variety 4; Carl’s 12, Car­ penter’s Den 5; Steak House 22, Baptist 2. Dan’s Fillies bye. , Home runs were hit by: Cindy Them, Chere Janousek, Melanie Rogers, Jamie Carpenter, Cathy Christopher, Diana Cook. The team standings after five games: WL Carl’s Dan’s Fillies Southend Steak House Ewings Trumble’s Carpenter’s Den Baptist Furlong’s Variety 5 4 3 3 3 1 1 0 0 0 0 1 2 2 3 3 4 5 PURINA CHECK-FLY AND WORMER BLOCK 33-1/3 LB. Boy’s Pee Wee Keith Prong Builders Lacey Power’s 5 0 3 1 3 2 (photos supphod) Something Nashville little league results Boys Little League 4 0 Lacey ’s No. 1 (Tied 1) 2 1 Reid’s TJ Farms ‘(Tied 2) 1 1 M.V. Implement (Tied 2) Nashville Hardware 1 3 (Tiedl) 1 4 Lacey No. 2 Brenda Semrau, chapter president, presented the Honorary Chapter Farmer Degree to her parents Bill and Pat Semrau. The Semraus nave been active on the vo-ag. advisory committee, have assisted the FFA on their land laboratory work, and have supported their daughter Brenda during her 4 years In the FFA. Village Inn Cafe M.V. JayCee’s 22 14 Girl’s Pee Wee Big Geo’s. Party Store Eaton Federal M.V.JayCees 31 22 13 Girl’s Little League Mace’s Pharmacy 61 (Tiedl) 52 Nashville Auto (Tiedl) 35 Irene’s Beauty 17 Carl’s Supermarket NEW in Permanents' ...for men & women This new permanent will make your hair FEEL FANTASTIC, plus it takes less time to have done. Call today for more information! ACRYLIC NAILS ,w- v Specially Priced at at... Teacher enjoys retirement party 1. Easy and convenient to use. 2. Contains necessary minerals, vitamins, grain and'salt. 3. Contains 15% protein. 4:Can be fed to pregnant cows. 5. No withdrawal time prior to slaughter. 6. Can be fed year round for worm control. 7. Economical to feed. 8. Ideal for cattle on range. Farmer's Feed Service 1006 E. Railroad St. Hastings EQ Purina... planning tomorrow with research today Phone 945-9926 Lucy Jacoby was honored at a retirement luncheon on Monday, June 29 at Town­ sends in Charlotte. She was joined by the Fuller School staff and three retired teachers: Eva Kalnbach, Margaret Johnson and Evelyn (Lundstrom) Mason. She was presented with a crystal bell. Following the luncheon the party went to the Depot for dessert. CAPPINGS ...’2500 No Length Added Creating acrylic sculptured nails for you involves a process of forming a beautiful, artful nail on top of your nail plate by brushing on a combination of powder and liquid. This is NOT an artificial nail which is glued onto yours. It’saglrl Born July 10th at Sparrow Hospital in Lansing, was a 7 lb. 7 oz. daughter to Mardi and Brian Poiitius, former Nashville residents now of Lansing. The new arrival has been named Ashley Ione. Paternal grandparents are Mrs. Helen Pontius of Nash­ ville and Vernon Pontius of Illinois. Length Added OKN: MMday tin Frida, I Enm( Appoiitmit Available Maternal grandparents are George and Janet Ward Ward, former local residents who recently moved to Plainview, Texas. BARN PAINTING: Metal roofs, roofing, and general contracting. Low prices. Free estimates. Call 726­ 0463, Vermontville or 627­ 5157, Grand Ledge. (8-4) 112 E. Court St., Hastings Razor's Edge s Phone hone (616) 616 948-8767HAIRDESIGWH HAIRDESIGWH ^ �Th* Mopl* Voll*y N*w», Naihvlll*, Tuesday, July 14,1981 — Pag* 10 Vermontville baseball team returns from Canada From front page — a calf and many jack rab­ bits. On June 26, after being put up for the night in four cabins and a house trailer on Como Lake, the group had breakfast at the fishing camp which was like a houseboat dining room. A phone call was made by battery to Timmins to tell them the group was on its way for the ball game at 6:30. It was a 3-hour trip to Timmins, a city of 50,000 people. It had been reported on their radio station that the ball team from Michigan would play the Timmins All- For all your INSURANCE NEEDS See or Call... TERESA JONES TRUMBLE AGENCY ^^uio-Owners Insurance Vermontville Pb. 517-7264634 or 7264580 Stars. As the boys dressed at the airport (they had gone there to make arrangements to fly out the next day to their fishing lake), they were picked up and treated like the Detroit Tigers. (Little did they know the night had just begun.) When they arrived at the diamond, they were met by two T.V. cameras, one cable T.V., the local newspaper, and the mayor of the city. He presented with a token key chain and they were in­ troduced to each of the op­ posing players. As the game came and jitters grew, the mayor threw out the first ball. The team from Ver­ montville, Mich, was on television!!! Three different pitchers got to say they pitched on Canadian T.V. The Ver­ montville boys came out on top 11-10. At the end, the head of the Rotary Club of JTimmins had a little treat for the boys and coaches, with each boy pairing up with the starting position from the other team. The group walked from the diamond to p and ap place for p, pizza, Pepsi ice cream ($175 worth of food for the group). After a lot of “thank yous” later, the Vermontville group was off to'the basement of the local Catholic Church where they stayed the night. At 11:00 everyone tuned in to see themselves on TV news. It was a restless night, having one of the best days of their lives!! AND, the anticipation of the next day’s trip to fly in to the wilds of Canada and the 7-day fishing plans at Brunswick Lake. On June 27, with a short night behind us and lots to NOTICE... Residents of VERMONTVILLE TOWNSHIP & VILLAGE OF VERMONTVILLE Please note the July dates for the Vermontville Transfer Station. CLOSED: July 4th & July 18th OPEN: July 11th & July 25th Thu Vermontville Village Council Auto Service CENTER QUALITY WORKMANSHIP TRANSMISSION REPAIRS BODY & BUMP SERVICE WHEEL ALIGNMENT & BALANCING TUNE-UPS & MUFFLERS MAJOR OVERHAULS BRAKES UKE Trowbridge Service 130 S. Main St., Vermontville - Ph. 726-0569 do, everyone was up and going by 6:30. The young people of Timmins had a volleyball marathon to raise money for the Heart Fund so some of the Vermontville group played in their places so their kids could take a break for breakfast. Upon arriving at the airport, the group was given a tour by the pilots of the day through the airport, mechanics and large planes. With a 9 o’clock departure time closing in, 37 people from Vermontville and Nashville were headed to Brunswick Lake Lodge by the way of Austin Airways Ltd. Brunswick Lake was once the site of Hudson Bay trading post. With 12 boys and coach along with 1500 lbs. of gear and two pilots, the first load headed 200 miles per hour north across the wilderness, leaving behind the con­ veniences of home. After 35 minutes of flying time, the big twin engine Otter started its bank, the boys could see through the trees the 1800 ft. runway with Brunswick Lake on each end. Unloading quickly, the plane turned and headed back for another load of people and gear, making three trips in all. Home for a week would be six rustic, comfortable cabins placed along the shoreline. It was peaceful for them to relax and enjoy the scenery amid the only noise of the birds and the slapping water!! As the week rushed on, cameras were clicking; big fish were breaking lines; lots of baits were lost; and five black bears came into camp, including two cubs. With card games, baseball practice on the camp run­ way, eating and eating more tasty walleyes, seeing the moose come out to meet you, the otters, beavers, little ducklings that swam across their home land — how could any boy (young or old) ask for a better time? As Friday rolled around, the teams “Big Fish Con­ test” came to an end. luke Potter came up with the biggest pike, 39 inch; and Marty Martin had the longest walleye, 23 inch. It was successful fishing as five other pike came in at 34 inch and another dozen walleye over 20 inches. Saturday, July 4, con­ cluded their stay. The team had a 12:30 departure for the first plane load as a 2:00 ball game was scheduled with the same Timmins team. Fish poles packed away and many wonderful thoughts behind, the team roared down the runway, up into the white fluffy clouds, getting one last look at Brunswick Lake through the holes of the clouds, a very pretty setting for the end of a very fine unforgettable vacation!! It takes a lot of planning, preparation, patience and cooperation to arrange such a trip. It was done largely by the dedication of two people, Merle and Marlene Martin, who headed the group. They have been taking boys, ball players and fishing friends into Canada for many years now. With the help of Mr. and Mrs. Larry Lentz, Mr. and Mrs. Don Mast, Ida Zakshesky and Stanley Trumble, Burr Hartenburg, Russ Koons and Mike Prescott going as chaperones and providing transportation, the trip was made possible for these boys — Luke Potter, Eric Brown, Kenny Trumble, Mark Valdick, Kurt Hartenburg, Mark and Marty Martin, Ryan Trowbridge, Jim Bennit, Jerry Mast, Rob Franks, Greg Lentz, Joe Hummel. report from - ERNEST NASH State Representative MERCHANTS’ TAX BURDEN EASED - Legislation I strongly supported won unanimous approval in the Michigan House. The bill amends the general sales tax act by allowing retailers to claim a credit for sales tax paid on accounts written off as bad debts. Previously, merchants had to pay their sales tax to the state, even if they had not collected it because ofbad checks or unpaid accounts. AUDIT SHOWS WASTE - An audit of state funds spent on community placement programs has uncovered inconsistent and questionable practices, plus the absence of standard policies. The waste amounts to about 20 percent of the $160 million the state pays for these programs, par­ ticularly in the Department of Mental Health. The Joint Capital Outlay Committee has asked for assistance from the State Police and the Attorney General to investigate the waste. NEW LAW A SHOT IN THE ARM - An increase in the number of immunized children in Michigan schools is at­ tributed to proper enforcement of the new school entry law. The new law stipulates that all new students entering school for the first time, or transferring from another school district, must have proof of immunization against polio, measles, rubella, mumps, tetanus, pertussis and diptheria. FOURTH OF JULY SECOND TO NONE - The Michigan Travel Bureau’s preliminary studies indicate that the Fourth of July weekend, 1981, could show a 10 percent in­ creaseinstate tourism compared with last year. Fuel costs, hot, clear weather and the public’s slow emergence from the economic recession are attributed to the success of Michigan’s Fourth of July tourist trade. DOG DAYS - While it is fun to take your dog to the beach, the Humane Society cautions dog owners against it. Why? Hot sand can burn the pads of a dog’s feet; intense sun can lead to heat prostration; long swims can tire a dog to the point of drowning it, and dogs with summer haircuts get sunburned. In addition, take the flea collars off if the dog goes swimming. The chemicals in the collar can be fatal if the collar gets saturated with water and the dog continues to wear it. MUSIC, FOOD & FESTIVALS - The National Blueberry Festival continues until July 19 in South Haven; Gaylord’s Alpenfest runs from July 14-19; the Dulcimer Music Festival at the fairgrounds in Evart runs from July 16-19; the Whiskey Creek Bluegrass Festival will be held in Ludington from July 17-19; and the Captive Nations Ethnic Festival in Detroit’s Hart Plaza is July 17-19. Also, the Montcalm County 4-H Fair begins July 12 until July 18, in Greenville. Ham operator - from front Vermontville news By Esther Shepard Little Jo Heather Grant went to Sparrow Hospital to visit her little sister and her mother Cindy Grant, with her aunt Teresa Furlong of Lansing. Virginia and Bill Cox have been staying over the weekend at Cindy and Randy Grant’s home, looking after Jo Heather. A group of twenty-four Eaton County 4-H’ers with four chaperones spent nine days in Lyons Co. Kansas through an exchange program. 4-Her’s from Vermontville were 15-yearold David Brand, son of Chuck and Dixie Brand of Vermontville Hwy. (who live on the former Laen Hill farm where they have resided for eight years, coming from Lansing); Chris Barton, also 15, whose parents are Michael and Lois (Hickey) Barton of Hinsel Hwy.; and Mike Siple, 13, of Gresham Hwy. They reported a good time, and enjoyed having the experience. Mrs. Leta Nagle hosted a Friday evening dinner. Her guests were Mrs. Hermina Southern, Mrs. Katherine r, Snider, Mrs. Ava Kroger, Mrs. Bernice Adrain and Mrs. Lois Fisher. Mrs. Mary Irvin is back home at Sunset Acres, after A weekly her stay at Blodgett and Pennock Hospitals. Mrs. Florence Kilpatrick, Lloyd and Merna Faust; Clarence and Dorothy Faust and Mrs. Blanche Minich were at their sister and husband’s home, Verle and Dorothy Stall and son Douglas Stall and family last Sunday. Eaton County Historical Society will meet at the old Eaton County Court House Thursday, June 16 at 6:30 for a picnic - potluck supper. 'May 21 was the date set to issue a block of eight stamps saluting U.S. achievements iin space. The 18-cent stamps were issued at Kennedy Space Center. I have a bods of 20 stamps “American Wildlife”, with ten different animals. They are very small. Action - Ads SWIMMING POOLS: Best deal in the county and for doiit-yourselfers the easiest to install.. Financing now available. Acoma, Inc.,, 1616-963-0433. (4-21N) SEPTIC TANK CLEANING: Approved by Michigan Department of Health. Call Menzo Howe, Charlotte. Phone 543-0173. (tfn) hams use in providing communications when normal channels are unavailable or disrupted by emergencies and disasters. The Michgian QRP Club operated near Yankee Springs, south of Grand Rapids. QRP indicates low power and, although amateurs are allowed to use as much as 1000 watts, this group operated a 2 watt station. About 400 other ham stations were contacted in 43 states, 6 Canadian provinces and Puerto Rico. Other area ham operators who took part with the club were Chris and Debbie Hethorn, KM8X and KA8MEJ, of Lansing; Ralph and Donna Burch, W8LCU and W8QOY, of Portland; Ray and Lynn Ettinger, WD8AZF and WD8MFY, of Dimondale; 'Marion and Beverley Stoner, W8VWY andKSZJU, of DeWitt; Mike Barton, WD8BKE, of Algonac; Dave Ducett, WB8VQU, of Howell; Paul Bailor, WD800B, of Dimondale; Jim Elias, WB8IEK, of Flint; pill Gerber, W8CBH, of Rock­ ford; Walt Wilson, K8AEM, Marshall. on SWIMMING POOLS IN THE COUNTY1 LAMP ' FOR DO IT-YDUR5ELFER5 -'77>c EAS/ISr POOLS , INSTALL1" (616)963-0433 Financing Available! ACOffiA inc. EWING WELL DRILLING Your dependable drillers in Eaton & Barry Counties WATER WELL DRILLING and PUMP SERVICE OFFERING COMPLETE... 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Wednesday, July 22 - 8 p.m. Hog judging practice sesssion, Leon Murphy farm, 5612 Baseline, Olivet. Wednesday, July 22 - 7:30 p.m. Food Preservation Update. Latest recommended methods of canning and freezing — including canning at 15 lbs. pressure. At the Extension of­ fice, 126 N. Bostwick, Charlotte. Thursday, July 23 - 8:30 a.m. and 1:30 p.m. Food Preser­ vation Update class including canning and freezing. At the Country Mill, 4648 Otto Rd., Charlotte. July 25 - August 1 - EATON COUNTY 4-H FAIR. Thursday, August 6-7:30 p.m. 4-H Horse Bowl Practice, Kardel Hall, Charlotte Fairgrounds. ■ Monday, August 10 - 8 p.m. 4-H Council, Kardel Hall, Charlotte Fairgrounds. Monday, August 13 - 7:30 p.m. 4-H Horse Development Committee, Kardel Hall, Charlotte Fairgrounds. Monday, August 17-7:30 p.m. 4-H Fairboard Meeting, Fair' Office, fairgrounds. Tuesday, August 18 - 7 p.m. 4-H Special Riding Association meeting, Kardel Hall. August 17-20 - Eaton County Youth Camp, Barry County 4-H Camp, Hastings. Friday, August 21-8 p.m. 4-H Teen Get-Together, 4-H Building, Charlotte Fairgrounds. “Cooperative Extension Service programs are open to all without regard to race, color, national origin or sex.” Grandstand, midway and show tent loaded with action at the 129th annual Barry County ‘FREE’ Fair Grandstand shows, and contests, an all new midway and a week full of events in the show tent will give the Barry County Free Fair one of its busiest schedules ever when it opens this weekend. The 129th annual Fair has an early kick-off on Saturday, July 18 and runs through Saturday, July 25. Lots of changes have been made by the Barry County Fair Board, which works on the lineup year-round, to make the Fair attractive to every age group. The Fair Board eliminated the admission charge to the Fair so that people would know they had an open in­ vitation to the week’s events. The Board also contracted for a top name country The midway at the Barry County Fair will take on a similar appearance as this music entertainer to give a when Arnold Amusements sets up shop. This photo was taken when the company new dimension to the Fair was in Battle Creek. schedule. Plenty of crashes will once This is the final week to event will be the Dairy Quiz be given away to women who more be happening at the buy advance tickets for the Bowl in the show tent, where attend. Harness racing also begins grandstand as the Figure 8 Jeanne Pruett and Pure 4-H members will pit their Country Show, set for skills against local dairy at 1:30 p.m., Thursday, and Derby gets underway at 7 the second day of the tractor p.m. The derby is sponsored Saturday, July 25 at 6:30 farmers. Tuesday evening, the pull will begin at 7 p.m. by the people who put on the p.m. and 9:30 p.m. Also on the bill for the evening will grandstand noises will Another evening event will Demolition Derby and has be Don Lincoln and the change from crashes to be the horse quiz bowl where become a big crowd pleaser roars as the first of the 4-H club leaders will be in previous years. Sandyland Express. BARRY COUNTY EXTENSION SERVICE Saturday, kids can join in Advance ticket prices are tractor pulling events gets challenged by the 4-H $4, a savings of $2 over the underway at 7 p.m. The members on their knowledge games and contests in the CALENDAR of EVENTS tickets at the gate. Tickets competition will include of horses. show tent at 10 a.m. The Friday morning starts off midway opens up several can be purchased at The farm stock, super stock and hours earlier for Family Reminder and the Hastings modifieds from across at 10 a.m. with a humorous July 16 - State Farm Management Tour, Washtenaw County. event, the Livestock Fashion Day, which begins at 10 a.m. Area Chamber of Commerce Michigan and beyond. July 18- State 4-H Dog Show, MSU, East Lansing. In addition to Kids Day on Show in the show tent. Kids Some sooped-up garden in Hastings, Sandy’s Bar­ July 19 - 25 - Barry County “Free” Fair, Fairgrounds, bershop and Village Inn Cafe the midway, Wednesday will who bring their animals to tractors that are sur­ Hastings. in Nashville, Smith Phar­ also feature the first of three the Fair get a chance to show prisingly powerful will be July 21-23 - Ag Expo ’81, MSU, East Lansing. macy in Middleville, Har­ days of harness racing. them in their “Sunday best”, featured at the grandstand in July 22 - District V Holstein Show, Ionia. the 1 p.m. mini-mod pull. vest House Family Senior citizens get a reduced or the closest thing to it. July 24 - All Michigan Holstein Show, Ionia. Many of the week’s ac­ Restaurant in Caledonia and price for the races all week Participants, judges and July 28 - Plant Maintenance Symposium, 9 a.m., Hor­ the Delton Barber Shop in long and free programs. The spectators all have a lot of tivities are highlighted with ticulture Building, MSU, East Lansing (reservtions due by horses will take their posts fun with this show. special articles elsewhere in Delton. July 20). starting at 1:30 p.m. Friday afternoon, the this special section. For Tickets are also available July 28-30 - Wisconsin Farm Progress Days, Appleton, Wis. Wednesday evening, the sulky racers will be back on more information on any August 2 - Barry County 4-H Family Get-together, Com­ by sending a check ard a pickup pull will take place at the track at 1:30 p.m. for event, contact the Barry self-addressed stamped munity Camp and Pod, 2403 Iroquois Trail, Hastings; 1-5 County Free Fair office on envelope to the Barry County the grandstand. You’re their final turns. At 2 p.m. p.m., eat at 2 p.m. likely to see your friends and the annual Livestock Sale the fairgrounds. Fair, P.O. Box 43, Hastings, August 5 - 4-H Livestock Developmental Committee, 8 p.m. See you next week at the neighbors joining in the gets underway in the show Mi. 49058. August 7 - Annual Holstein Field Day, Gene VanRhee Farm, competition in this event and tent, where 4-H members put Barry County Free Fair. The all new midway Drenth. company, Arnold for the first time, par­ their animals on the auction August 8 - Red and White Field Day, Conklin. Amusement Company of ticipants are being invited block. August 8 - Swine Test Station Sale, 7 p.m., Livestock Traverse City, hopes to from outside of the county. Pavilion, MSU, East Lansing. Thursday is Ladies Day at please the entire family with concessions, rides and the Barry County Free Fair, a homemakers jam­ Health Department Calendar of Events exhibits. Thousands of with Michigan people have en- boree. During the jamboree, Barry-Eaton District joyed themselves on the the champion homemaker Mon., July 13 - Barry Office 110 W. Center St., Im- Health Department -110 W. company’s midway and have will be named, which will 8” CONCRETE BLOCKS vard price 54€ munization Clinic, 9 a.m. to Center St., Hastings, MI given the firm a solid make her eligible for entry into the Michigan State Fair reputation. 11 a.m. and 1 p.m. to 4 p.m.; 49058. CEMENT ■ .*4.65 (By the Pallet -35- *4.28 bag) The midway will feature later this summer. W.I.C.,8:30a.m. to4:30 p.m. Screening -110 N. Cochran, 8 Ladies Day will also MORTAR. . *3.95 High Strength Mortar. . *4.55 Tues., July 14 - Medicaid a.m. to 4 p.m.; Im- Kids Day, Wednesday, from feature two guest speakers Screening, 8:30 a.m. to 4 munization Clinic, 528 Beech 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. with discussing food preparation Maple Valley Concrete Products p.m.; Family Planning, St., 8:30a.m. to 11 a.m. andl reduced prices on all rides. including many new ideas Kids will also be able to sign (517)852-1900 11:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. and 6 p.m. to 4 p.m. with dairy products. That Thurs., July 16 - Family up for a free bicycle. Two South side of Nashville on M-66. p.m. to 9 p.m. program will begin at 1:30 bicycles will be given away Wed., July 15 - W.I.C., 8:30 Planning -110 N. Cochran, 11 p.m. A number of prizes will at 5 p.m. a.m. to 4:30 p.m.; Family a.m. to7 p.m.; W.I.C.-110 N. Saturday on the midway Cochran, 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Planning, 11:30 a.m. to 4:30 FrL, July 17 Family will be Family Day with p.m. reduced prices on rides for Planning -110 N. Cochran, 8 the Charlotte Office whole family from 10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Mon., July 13 Family a.m. to 5 p.m. Grand Ledge Planning -110 N. Cochran, 11 The Fair gets an early Wed., July 14 - Immanuel opening this year, as in the a.m. to 4 p.m. Lutheran Church, M-100, one WATER TUMBLERS Asst'd. Colors. Reg. 79‘ .. 59', 2 tor *1.00 past severa pas several years, w with a Tues., July 14 - W.I.C. -110 N. Cochran, 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. block north of Saginaw in gospel music jamboree at 7 COMB ASSORTMEHT All Styles, Reg. 69' eo 3 for 87' Wed., July 15 - Medicaid Grand Ledge, 9 a.m. to 11:30 p.m., Saturday, July 18 at a.m. the grandstand. A freewill offering will be taken during LIGHT BULBS WESTINGHOUSE - 40-60-75 Watt for *1.00 that event. M.V. golf reunion Sunday will be packed with POLY-FIBRE FILL 1 az. bag, Reg <2.19 *1.57 YARD SALE: Wednesday A reunion ofall former golf action as the light horse only, 2 boys bikes, players at Maple Valley races take the track with HOUSEHOLD LATEX GLOVES... $i.« pair............... S3' humidifier, bed coach, High School is set for 10 a.m. their jockeys at 1:30 p.m. In laying chickens, good boys Saturday, July 18, at the the evening a light horse pull clothing, 6-14; women’s Mulberry Fore Course in will be held at the grand­ clothing, 10-14; snow suits, stand at 7 p.m. Nashville. winter coat, 6x, good con­ Monday, the entire Stan Graham of Nashville dition; children’s books, is chairing the event which fairgrounds will be bustling games, toys, much more. will feature an 18-hole golf with activity as the exhibits July 15, 9-? Second house open up and judging of behind Geroge’s South End match. animals begins. The midway in Nashville. will open shortly after 1 p.m. BARGAIN BASEMENT SPECIALS AT AU TIMES!! You're likely to hear some WANTED: Port-a-crib. Call The club will meet crashes and bangs from the 852-1689, Nashville. Tuesday, July 21 at the home grandstand, Monday CHARLOTTE FARMERS of Joyce Starring on evening, when one of the big MARKET: This Saturday, Cloverdale Rd. Beatrice attractions of the week, the July 18, 7 a.m. to noon, plus Rogers is co-hostess. Reva Demolition Derby, begins at an arts and crafts show from Schantz will bring the bir­ 7:30 p.m. Be sure to arrive 10 a.m. to dusk, downtown thday cake. "Your Everything Store" early for the derby because Potluck dinner at 12:30 Charlotte, rain or shine. To the grandstand is always 115-117 N. Main — NASHVILLE reserve space, contact p.m. packed. Another Monday evening Charlotte Chamber of Commerce, 543-0400. in our Cod Basement 1* I 2 Action - Ads 1 WHITE SALE CONTINUES... Maple Grove birhtday dub TERRIFIC BUYS on... Bedding, Towels, Pillows, Rugs, Etc. 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Box A, Nashville, Michigan -Phone 945-9554 (Hastings) The Maple Valley News, Nashville, Vol. 110- No. 7 - Tuesday, July 21, 1981 Vermontville's Pee Wee all-stars win Sunfield Jaycees' tourney On Saturday, June 27, the a two run lead in the last lb member Vermontville No. inning. With one out in 3 pee wee all-star team Vermontville’s half of the traveled to the Sunfield inning, the boys tied the Jaycee’s tournament. The score on a double by Matt boys came away with three Forell. The next batter, victories and the tournament Cevin Cornish, then hit a championship. towering fly ball over the In the first contest, they outfielders heads allowing defeated Woodland by a Forell to score the winning score of 9 to 7. The team run as Cornish wound up trailed until a third inning home run by Matt Forell, then held a narrow lead for the rest of the game. The second game featured two Vermontville teams. This time the boys won out The fundraising campaign against many of their own for three new Christmas teammates by a 15 to 6 decorations for downtown margin. Nashville is nearing its final In the final game, they days, but is still short of its faced a tough Nashville goal by $224. Eloise Wheeler, treasurer team. The lead went back and forth until Nashville took of the Nashville Chamber of with a double. Leading the team to vic­ tory were: Jason Hoefler, .889, with 4 doubles and 7 RBIs, Matt Forell, .889, with 4 doubles and 7 RBIs; Cevin Cornish, .778, with 3 doubles and 10 RBIs. Other team members who played well Cont. page 6 — Christmas decoration fund­ raising near ‘wrap-up’ The members of the Pee Wee League all-stars that won the Sunfield Tourna­ ment are, (front, from left) Dennis Kellogg, Jason Hoefler, John Collier, Aaron Walker, (second row) Matt Forell, Cevin Cornish, Jamie Baker, and in back the coaches Cyle Cornish and Charlie Cornish. (Reminder photo) Commerce, sponsor of the drive, said $400.68 has been raised toward $624.78 needed to purchase the decorations from Bonners of Franken­ muth. The three decorations, which match those already Super Savings... July 25th Our way of saying THANK YOU for your contributions toward the CHRISTMAS DECORATIONS for our Village CHRISTMAS DECORATIONS Paid for by the Nashville Chamber of Commerce. Conf, page 7 — �The Mopie Volley Now*. Nashville, Tuesday. July 21. 1981 — Pope 2 Nashville News Former local resident Dr. Steven G Baxter, son of Mr and Mrs Clifton Baxter of Nashville. has authored an article published m the June July issue of The School Musician Director & Teacher, a professional school music magazine published for directors, teachers, students and parents. A 1964 graduate of Maple Valley High School, Steven now is assistant professor of music at Ithaca College in Ithaca. New York, and is conductor of the Symphonic Band there. Baxter received his bachelor of music degree at Western Michigan University in Kalamazoo and earned his master's and doctorate in music education at the University of Kentucky He has taught instrumental music at elementary and secondary level at schools in Michigan, Kentucky and Hawaii. In addition, Baxter has served on the faculties of Eastern Kentucky University, West Virginia Institute of Technology, and the University of Kentucky where he was assistant director of bands. Dr. Baxter, who is 39 and single, is a member of several professional organizations, is active as an adjudicator and guest conductor, and has authored articles on music education. The recent article, his third to be published, is entitled, “Beginners Must Have a Concept of Tone Quality". It deals with the difficult task of teaching beginning instrumentalists to develop a concept of a good characteristic tone quality rtir their instrument. Steven played oboe for six years in the Maple Valley school band and also was a member of the WMU band while attending college there. Musical talent, it appears, runs in the Baxter family: Steven’s older brother, David, a 1957 Nashville High grad, also holds a master’s degree in music and is a former member of the New Orleans Symphony. A sister, Mrs. Connie Jones, z is a business education teacher at Portage Northern High School, with a minor in music. The Baxters also have a son, Rodney, who is a student at Michigan State University. Visiting Vem Staup of Nashville last week was his brother, Ed Staup, and three sons of Santa Fe, New • NOTICE • There will be a PUBLIC HEARING ... Thursday, July 23,1981 at 6:45 p.m. ... at the Community Center, Nashville PURPOSE: to re-distribute approximately $3,000.00 Federal Revenue Sharing money. NASHVILLE VILLAGE COUNCIL 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. UNITED METHODIST CHURCH North State, Nashville p.m.Youth Fellowship Sunday........... 6 p.m. PASTOR RANDY REED Bible Study Thur.. 8 p.m. TRINITY FULL GOSPEL CHURCH REV. LEONARD PUTNAM 219 Washington St., Nashville CHURCH OF THE NAZARENE REV. J. G. BOOMER Mexico. Ed is a former local resident, having left here in the 1940s. This was the first time Vem seen his brother in foirryears John and Phyllis Ashwood of Tucson, Arizona, were in town last Monday to call on her cousin, Mrs. Helen (Kinne) Huwe. Mrs. Ash­ wood is related to Mrs. Huwe through the latter’s mother, the late Mrs. Porter (Myra Messimer) Kjnne of Nash­ ville. Dale Lapham, a former local resident now of Waltersboro, writes that he plans to be in Michigan soon to attend an August 8th family reunion at the home of his sister and brother-in­ law, the Don Allens of Battle Creek. The Lapham family gathering will be held at the Allen home on M-66. Dave and Laura Jewell of Elkton, Maryland, and their daughter, Kathy, of Carol, Mich., were recent Nashville visitors, arriving in time to attend the silver wedding anniversary celebration of Mr. and Mrs. David Murphy Murphy, local. Mrs. Jewell is an aunt to to David David and and to to your your reporter, upon whom the Jewells were Monday callers. Condolences are extended lo the family of Glenn A. White, a longtime Nashville resident who passed away Sunday, July 12, shortly after admittance to Pennock Hospital. He had been in failing health several years. Mr. White retired in 1959 from New York Central Railroad after working most of his adult life as a section crew foreman. Following their recent silver wedding anniversary celebration, Mr. and Mrs. David Murphy of Nashville enjoyed a two-day trip to the Shipshewana, Ind., flea market. They also toured the surrounding countryside to watch the Amish farmers harvesting crops. Shopping at the market, the Murphys ran into two other local couples: Bill and Eva Hampton and Dean .and Laura Babcock, all of Nash­ ville. A July 5 family gathering honored the recent birthdays of Rev. and Mrs. E. F. Rhoades of Nashville. Present for the event held at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Jim King of rural Bellevue were: Dr. and Mrs. Patil Rhoades of Gladwin; Dr. and Mrs. Von Rhoades of Smith­ field, North Carolina; Mr. and Mrs. Dale Conklin of Bristol Lake; Mrs. Naomi Watson of Nashville and her granddaughters: Sharon and Melissa Wilson of Canan­ daigua, New York; and Mr. and Mrs. Greg Hughes of Battle Creek. Mrs. Eliza Emery of Nash­ ville was a Monday af­ ternoon visitor ofher son and family, the Wesley Emerys of Hastings. Mr. and Mrs. Woody Haroff and son, Aaron, of Battle Creek, and her mother, Mrs. Earl Pennock of Nashville attended the wedding Saturday evening of Denise Knoll Rodriquez and Michael Mead, at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Harry Mead, Thomapple Lake Road. Sunday dinner guests at the home of Mrs. Doris Marshall of Nashville were her mother, Mrs. Zoe Gillett of Hastings, and sister and brother-in-law, Marge and Henry Klevering of Muskegon. Mrs. Gillett returned to Muskegon with the Kleverings for a 2-weeks visit. Mrs. Brenda Starkweather and children, Teresa, Robin and Larry, Jr., Of Lansing called Sunday on their grandmother, Mrs. Bertha Becker of Nashville. Other Sunday visitors were Mr. and Mrs. Dale Doty and Mr. and Mrs. Don Mullholend, all of Charlotte. The Nashville ambulance and fire departments were 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. p.m. PASTOR PAUL L. BOGER 301 Fuller St., Nashville Sunday School .. TO Sunday: Sunday: A.M. Worship ..11 A.M. Worship ..11 P.M. Worship ... 7 Wednesday Evening a.m. a.m. NASHVILLE BAPTIST CHURCH 304 Phillips St., 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 a.m. p.m. . called out shortly before 7 a.m. Wednesday to rescue a motorist trapped in a pickup truck which had run off the road, on Thornapple Lake Road just west of Devine. The incident had happened about 2:30 a.m., but was not discovered until more than four hours later. A passing motorist spotted the vehicle and was able to rescue the trapped driver before the emergency vehicles arrived. He was transported to Pennock Hospital for treatment of injuries. Fortunately, there was no gasoline explosion when the vehicle flipped. The column is abbreviated this week due to illness of your reporter.' More later. Meet the new M, V, Band director The Maple Valley Band Boosters would like to welcome our new band director, Duane Thatcher, at an informal gathering Monday, July 27, at 7 p.m. in the high school cafeteria. All parents, band students and students who had to drop out ofband last year, please plan to attend and get acquainted with our new director. Mr. Thatcher is married. His wife’s name is Pat, he has two children, a daughter, Melissa, age 14, and a son, Tad, age 9. He has had eleven years of experience as a band director. Mr. Thatcher will be there with his family. Please plan to attend so we can make him welcome and get real acquainted before band camp. The Band Boosters will provide refreshments. Actiori - Ads SWIMMING POOLS: Best deal in the county arid for doit-yourselfers the easiest to install. Financing now available. Acoma, Inc., 1­ 616-963-0433. (4-21N) RENT A MOTOR HOME: By day or week. Have campers also. $100 deposit will hold for your date. Call Meek’s Vacation Rental, 945­ 9101, Hastings. (9-29) BARN PAINTING: Metal roofs, roofing, and general contracting. Low prices. Free estimates. Call 726­ 0463, Vermontville or 627­ 5157, Grand Ledge. (8-4) —REALESTATE— HOMES - FARMS - VACANT LAND BUSINESS or LAKE PROPERTY TO BUY or TO SELL "GIVE US A CAU" JOAN and HOMER WINEGAR 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 Stanton's Real Estate VERMONTVILLE 726-0223 FIRST CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH 852-1717 MAPLE GROVE BIBLE CHURCH 8593 Cloverdale Road ('/a mile East of M-66, 5 miles south of Nashviile) 1.10S. 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 ROTTER Fellowship Time After THE SOUTH KA LAMO Worship. REV. DAVE FLEMING Sun. A.M. Worship. 9:15 Sunday School..... 10:15 vooccxzx ASSEMBLY OF GOD CHURCH 803 Reed St., Nashville ST. CYRIL CATHOLIC CHURCH Sunday School .. 10 a.m. 203 N. State, Nashville NASHVILLE — (tiHHiti 72M223) 6043 Scott Rd. (M-79) PASTOR STEVEN L. REID mi ASSOC. BROKER AREA CHURCH SCHEDULES a.m. p.m. A.M. Worship. 9:45 a.m. Sunday School ..11 a.m. Sunday School .9:45 a.m. Sunday: A.MM. YWortshh Sip 10i:4 6 P 5 a.m. P.M. Youth Service 6 p.m. PM Worshi 7 m P.M. Worship ... 7 p.m. Wednesday Bible Study & Prayer Meeting .. 7 p.m. By Susan Hinckley Sunday Mass .9:30 a.m. Holy Day Masses celebrated at 7:00 p.m. 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 PENTECOSTAL CHURCH Corner of Kalama 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 News, Nashville, Tuesday, July 21, 1981 — Page 3 Two Vermontville 4-H youths capture top awards at state show Two Vermontville Jr. Farmers 4-H Club members have cornered the market when it comes to the best sheep and poultry projects in the state. Jeff Gordeneer of Charlotte and Nyle Wells of Vermontville captured State 4-H awards in their respective divisions. Jeff, 18, the son of Dennis and Judy Gordeneer, was named the top 4-H sheep project winner in Michigan. The honor entitles him to attend the National 4-H Congress in Chicago this November to compete for national recognition against other sheep project winners from across the country. Nyle, 16, son of Mr. and Mrs. Carrol Wells, was selected as the top poultry project winner. As a state winner Nyle is now eligible to attend the Southeastern, Poultry Exposition in Atlanta, Georgia. Jeff and Nyle are the first state winners from Eaton County since 1975. .The two were among 250 who took part in the awards programs, representing 300,000 4-H members from throughout Michigan. . ’ Other recent poultry honors for Nyle have in­ cluded the second place hunor in the state broiler contest. He has been in­ volved in a variety of poultry projects including production of 300 chickens and the organizing of a small animal association which markets poultry and rabbits. He has served as chairman of the State Poultry Development committee. He has also participated in other 4-H, project areas including swine, performing arts, vegetable gardening and leather craft. Jeff has completed a variety of sheep project activities including showing, breeding, and market stock. His other endeavors in 4-H have been'varied "and have included livestock judging, in the particicpating livestock quiz bowl, and creating arts and crafts. Top sheep project honors in the state have been earned by Jeff Gordeneer,shown in this photo from last year's Eaton County Fair. THE Village Hair Por Nyle Wells has been selected for the top.4-H poultry project in Michigan. He is shown in this photo, taken two years ago, at the Eaton County Fair. PROFESSIONAL BUSINESS DIRECTORY LIMESTONE & MARL (Delivered and Spread) CRANEWORK ■ Drainage Ditches • Farm Ponds DARRELL HAMILTON Rt 3, NASHVILLE Pit. 852-9691 FOR PROFESSIONAL INSURANCE PLANNING Call... THE HECKER AGENCY 225 N. MAIN - NASHVILLE PHONE 852-9680 VERMONTVILLE VILLAGE COUNCIL MEETINGS 1st 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)! Reasonable Fees!! (517) 852-9564 Haircare for the entire family! Make an appointment with... Vermontville’s Sunshine Party, July 31 Vermontville’s annual Sunshine Party honoring the community’s women who are 75 years or older, will be held 2 p.m. Friday, July 31, in the Griswold Room of the Vermontville Congregational Church. All of the women in the village are invited as guests, and newcomers are urged to attend as well. Ap­ proximately 60 women at­ tended last year’s edition of the party. The Sunshine Party has been an annual event since 1938 when the women of the United Methodist and Congregational churches got together to sponsor it. The two women’s groups take turns hosting the event, now in it’s 43rd year. In keeping with tradition, bouguets of floweres will be given to the oldest women present. Special en­ tertainment and refresh­ ments will also-be-provided. The very first Sunshine Party was held July 27, 1938 and declared a “splendid success” in a headline of a — NASHVILLE — Ask for Dan! ! local newspaper. Sixty-five women were present at that first gathering held in the village chapel. The idea for implementing the Sunshine Party was generated by tw<r former local ministers, Rev. J.R. JAN, JODI, or BARB Today 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. 726-0257 726-0623 HOURS: 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. 470 E. Main. Vermontville !lO and Loan Association IB. Lower Michigan’s ONLY Savings and Board of Directon of Eaton Federal Savings and Loan Association, pictured front row (left to right): Dr. B. P. Brown, Clyde Fulton (a member of Eaton Federal's original board), Lynwood Webb. Second row (left to right): John Smith, Floyd Jewell, Donald Hummel, Loan honored by the Federal Home Loan Bank Board as a "High Per­ formance Savings & Loan” in the top 10% of Savings & Loans, nation-wide. 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She remembers Miss Grohe as her very first teacher, one who helped her feel at ease on the traditionally ap­ prehensive day of entering school. “The kids didn’t only like her,” reflects Mrs. Mix, “they loved her.” Florence A. Grbhe, a local girl who graduated from Nashville High School in the Class of 1895, was a lady of small stature with a quiet, gentle way. “I remember her won­ derful sparkling eyes,” recalls Mrs. Helen (Kinne) Huwe of Nashville, a former kindergarten pupil of Miss Grohe. “She was a good Christian lady.” Florence’s obvious love of children gave her a special talent in maintaining order while training budding young minds. “She kept a very quiet classroom,” notes Mrs. Huwe, ““and and I don’t remember anybody being punished.” Mrs. Huwe, who .later became a local schoolteacher herself, recalls Florence Grohe as a skilled teacher from whom Prematurely gray. Miss the children learned their Grohe may have seemed older to her-young students lessons well. A local resident who than she actually was. She taught in the- Nashville remained a spinster and school at the same time as cared for her aging father at the family home in Nash­ Miss Grohe was Mrs. ville until his death in 1922. Clarence (Bunny Mead) Shaw. After serving a few Florence's success as a years at area rural schools, teacher is often attributed Mrs. Shaw started teaching to her profound love of at Nashville’s town school in children. Florence Grohe is a fond memory in the minds of young Nashville scholars now grown to senior citizen status. An early local schoolteacher, Miss Grohe’s memory still evokes words of praise from her former kindergarten, first and second grade students. “The kids thought the world of her,” remembers Adolph Douse, Jr., of Nash­ ville, a former pupil of Miss For all your Insurance Needs see the... ALL-TOGETHER TEAM Stan Trumble Teresa Jones Norma Viele Auto-Owners Insurance LifeHomeCarBusiness 178 S. Main St., Vermontville s Phone 517-726-0634 1918, perhaps fifteen years, after Miss Grohe first became a teacher here. “The thing that I remember best about Florence’s classroom was the Christian verse she had lettered across her black­ board,” reminisces Mrs. Shaw. “It read something like, “Lord, help me todo my best’..;”. At that time, Mrs. Shaw was teaching penmanship to several grades of Nashvile students and went from room to room in the local school. The primary department was located on the main level of the 1902 brick-and-stone building. (Note: This structure was razed in 1966, leaving a 1936 addition still standing to serve now as Kellogg School.) “The kindergarten and first grade rooms were side by side,” recalls Mrs. Shaw. “Miss Grohe had one class and Minnie Furniss had the other.” At various times during her local teaching career, Florence instructed first and second grades when she-Was not assigned to kin­ dergarten. “One of my favorite schoolteachers was Florence Grohe, who taught me in 2nd grade,” notek Guy Howell, a former local resident now of Tucson, Arizona'. Adolph Douse, Jr., remembers Miss Grohe as his first grade teacher, as does Mrs. Mildred (Caley) McPeck of Nashville. “Miss Grohe always had a snjile for everyone,” recalls, Mrs. McPeck. She remebers that Florence, who lived in the same neighborhood as the Caley family, was a very neat dresser and had prematurely gray hair. “As kids, we thought of her as being older than she was,” adds Mrs. McPeck. While many former students remember Miss Grohe the teacher, few can now recall other details of her life away from school. “She was kind of a loner,” observed Mrs. McPeck. “When she went home from school, khe stayed with her father.” Florence was a devoted daughter who took care of her aging father, Francis (Frank) Grohe, after the death of his wife, Alice. It wasn’t until after Frank died at age 74 in April 1922 that Florence left the family home on the southwest corner of the Cleveland and Reed streets intersection. Mrs. McPeck and several other Icoal > sources remembered that Florence moved to Grand Rapids in the mid to late-1920’s and taught school there until she was almost eighty. Guy Howell recalls seeing Miss Grohe in Florida in later years, while he lived in the statfafter leaving Nash- Florence Grohe was one of the 11-member Nashville faculty shown In this photo from the 1912-13 school year. Seated, from left, in front row: Ruth Dietz, Languages; Leila Lupmore, Music and Drawing; Florence Grohe, Primary; Mildred Quick, Primary; Jennie Huckle, English. Middle row: Minnie Durham, 7th and 8th grades; Vesta Lewis, 6th; Mabie Roscoe, 2nd and 3rd; Nina Chappel, 4th and 5th. Top row: Prof. Charles W. Appleton, superintendent; and Alexander Webb, principal. Without exception, Nashville's primary students loved Miss Grohe and retained fond memories of the diminutive lady, seen here.at left. At right js Leia Titmarsh Roe, who later became a local Art and Music teacher before moving to Ithaca in 1924 to accept a teaching position there. This 1907 photo was loaned l by Fred Ackett, the young lad in the white shirt seated in the front row. The primary department was housed on the main level of Nashville's magnificent 1902 stone-and-brick schoolhouse. ville in the 1940’s. In her final years’ Miss Grohe resided at the Clark Memorial Home in Grand Rapids. She died in April 1963-and is buried at Lakeview Cemetery, Nash­ ville. Apparently no descen­ dants of the Francis Grohe family survive. Florence’s' brother Clarence, who graduated with his sister in 1895 from Nashville High School, died in 1936. His wife, Esther, died in 1955 and' there were no surviving children, as far as we could determine from local sources. Florence Grohe never martied. Although detailed biographical data on the popular teacher is sketchy, her life can be summed up in the words of the late Helen Miller Hecker of Nashville, who spoke to us of Miss Grohe several years ago. Said Mrs. Miller, “She loved those kindergarten kids as if they were her own.” NOTICE... Residents of VERMONTVILLE TOWNSHIP & VILLAGE OF VERMONTVILLE Please note the July dates for the Vermontville Transfer Station. CLOSED: July 4th & July 18th OPEN: July 11th & July 25th The Vermontville Village Council �The Maple Valley News, Nashville, Tuesday, July 21,1981 — Page 5 Wayne Cogswell elected M.V. School Board president The board members acAt the organizational meeting of the Maple Valley cepted the high bid received Board of Education held from May Brown on the used at Monday, July 13 the board slide Maplewood members elected Wayne Elementary School in the Cogswell as president. amount of $101.00. An executive session was Wilbur Marsh was elected vice president, Elam Rock-held regarding a grievance well was reelected received from the local secretary, and Virginia Fox teacher association representing six Maplewood was reelected treasurer. Trustees on the Board of elementary teachers additional Education include Russell requesting Geary, Dale Ossenheimer, compensation for a period of and Ronald Tobias. twenty minutes each on May The board members ap-26 when they were unable to proved the depository of send the children to the school funds in the Michigan library considering the National Bank covering librarian was absent. In general fund account, in-regular session the board ternal activity accounts, hot members voted to deny this lunch account, building and grievance. site accounts, debt Daryl Hartzler, director of retirement account, and Lakewood Community payroll account. Education Program, made a The board members voted general presentation to hold the regular monthly regarding the type of board meetings in the Ad-community education ministration Building on the program which could' be second Monday of each provided the Maple Valley month with the meeting Schools this school year. The beginning at 7 p.m. and to board members voted to adjourn not later than 11:30 operate the program this p.m. year through the Lakewood General Fund bills in the Community Education amount of $42,511.30 were Program. approved for payment. The The board members voted June 12 payroll in the not to join the Michigan amountof $30,130.20; June 12 Association of School Title I payroll in the amount Boards, Inc. for the 1981-82 of $5,136.00; June 26 payroll school year which would in the amount of $13,507.88; have cost the school district June 26 Title I payroll in the $1,249.00. The Maple Valley amount of $5,136.00 and the School District wasn’t a July 10 payroll in the amountmember during the past of $11,227.36 were approved school year. Duane Thatcher was for payment and transfer to employed as the new in­ the payroll account. A petition was presented to strumental music teacher. inthe board with 125 signatures Duane served as regarding reinstating senior strumental music teacher trips. The board members for eleven years at Thorvoted to table any action napple Kellogg Schools in until further information is Middleville prior to teaching obtained. Present policy hjgh school English at states that there will not be Middleville for three years. any more senior trips after This past year he has been the class of 1983 graduates. employed as a sales A letter was received from representative working with elementary teacher Dave fund raising activities. Doozan regarding transfer Action was taken by the from his present third grade board of education members teaching position to fourth to reinstate Mary Davison grade at Fuller Street and Lucy Martin for fullElementary. This matter time teaching positions for was referred to building the 1981-82 school year. A principal, Howard Yost. resolution was approved to Literary Club attends Chesaning Showboat Eleven members of the Nashville Women’s Literary Club attended the Chesaning Showboat, July 13, with a group of men and women from Charlotte. Greta Fifster of Ver­ montville arranged the bus ride to Chesaning. After dining at the Brass Bell BE'SiTi on SWIMMING POOLS 00 IT WRSEIFERS >7Ae EASIEST POOLS ' to Install!" .(616)963-0433 Financing Available! acorna inc Restaurant in Chesaning the group headed for the Showboat. Amateur acts, dancing, orchestras and comedy routines were performed by high school groups and other Chesaning organizations. Featured professional performers included Jim Teter, a ventriloquist that often appears on television’s The Tonight Show, and singer Debbie Boone. The Literary Club will hold their next meeting on Sept. 16, at the Mulberry Fore Golf Course. New officers are Maggie Aspinall, president; Lorna Wilson, vice-president; Linda Boldrey, executive vice-president; Betty Myers, recording secretary; Delores Knolls, treasurer; and Gretchen Pixley, corresponding secretary. Action-Ads BOARDING DOGS & CATS: Carroll Wells, Phone 726­ 0129. (eow) notify Denise Berry that there was not a position open for her at the Jr.-Sr. High School for the coming year. Denise had been on a leave of absence the second semester of the 1980-81 school year. Considering the transfer of administrator Larry Lenz to a teaching position, it was necessary to approve sen­ ding a lay-off notice to teacher Russell Koons in­ cluding stating there are options open to discuss. Head football coach Dan Watson presented a proposal that the present football staff would continue running the football program paying for everything out of the gate receipts and when the season was over dividing the remainder of the gate receipts as their coaching salary. No action was taken on the proposal, and it was decided to discuss this proposal and the total athletic program wjth athletic booster represen­ tatives, coaches, and school administrators. A further request was to be able to run money making projects for the benefit of the football program. The board members ap­ proved that in regards to the bus driver contract, seniority prevails providing all qualifications are met including the drivers for special programs. Members of Troop 177 that attended summer camp cfre, (from left) Roberl Kesler, Danny Kellogg, Ken Bishop, Ken Meade, Tom Wilson, Paul Kesler, Pat Hogan, Paul C. Kesler Sr., Richard Perrier, Richard Meade and Matt Peake. Scout Troop 1 11 attends summer camp Boy Scout Troop 177 at­ tended Camp Gerber Summer Camp, June 28-July 4, earning skill awards and merit badges. The Scouts earned 21 merit badges, 6 skill awards, and 10 partial merit badges. Richard Perrier was ad­ vanced to first class Boy Scout. The Scouts ate pop com on Tuesday night of the camp, home made ice cream on on Monday because of some birthdays, and had peach cobbler on Wednesday. The eating was part of three days of mess hall and patrol cooking. Mrs. Elaine Farris and Mr. and Mrs. Davind Hagon did the driving for the scouts. The troop will be going through canoe training. John Sare will teach the classes. He is a certified Red Cross water safety instructor. In August the troop will use their lessons on a 50 mile canoe trip. Troop 177 would like to thank VFW Post 8260 for their troop sponsorship. Maple Valley Athletic Boosters BINGO MAPLEWOOD SCHOOL Vermontville THURSDAYS ...7:00 p.m. A Early Birds ... 6:30 p.m. �The Mopto Volley Newa, NoahviUe, Tueadoy, July 21. IWI — pope 6 North Carolina band headlines second Thornapple Music Festival The Red Clay Ramblers of Chapel Hill, N.C., will headline the second edition of the 1981 Thomapple Music Festival when it goes on stage at Charlton Park on Sunday, August 2. The Red Clay Ramblers will perform for two sets in the six hour show. Appearing with them will be the Sweet Corn String Band of Kalamazoo, Williams Family of Grand Rapids, Lost World String Band from the Lansing area and the Dirk Rivers Band of Grand Rapids. Originally based in the string band traditions of the 1920’s and 1930’s, the Red Clay Ramblers repertoire has grown to include much original material, in addition to blues and jazz flavored numbers and Irish tunes. They have released five albums since forming in 1972. The Red Clay Ramblers of Chapel Hill, N.C., will headline the second edition of the Thornapple Music Festival at Charlton Park on Sunday, August 2. Nashville VFW 8260 * DANCE * SATURDAY, JULY 25 Music by... Rick Rodriquez 9:30 P.M. to 1:30 A.M. Food in Kitchen Members & Guests 4-H memorial envelopes now availableBy Nancy Diuble 1116160, Extension 4-H Youth Agent The Eaton County 4-H Council has announced that 4-H memorial envelopes are now available in several funeral homes throughout the county. The envelopes can be used by anyone wishing to make a memorial gift to be used tosupport 4-H SIDEUin lKSniE rte SATURDAY, JULY 25 with BIG SAVINGS on ... CLOTHING • SHOES • LAWN & GARDEN Save 25% to 40% 17144631 Feature: DOLL Lay-A-Way ee our Special Window Display of New Arrivals ... LAY-A-WAY NOW for... 10% Down Also... Shop the BARGAIN BASEMENT for WHITE SALE VALUES!! 4- Variety Store "Your Everything Store" 115-117 N. Main — NASHVILLE work in Eaton County. Memorial gifts can be in remembrance of a deceased 4-H leader, personal friend or anyone in the county. Envelopes are also available from Eaton County Cooperative Extension Service, 126 N. Bostwick, Charlotte, Mi. 48813. Fund-raiser wrap-up in use on the street lights, will complete Christmas decorations for the down­ town area. “We’re hoping to wind up the drive this weekend by having the decorations on display in one of the businesses,” Mrs. Wheeler said. People wishing to con­ tribute to the fundraising should contact either Mrs. Wheeler at Security National Bank or Dave Mace at Mace Pharmacy. People who have already contributed to the drive are Virginia Alles, Bernice Shaw, Margaret Wagner, Marguerite Wilson, Douglas DeCamp, Rufus Howenstein, Dave Mace, Betty Woods, Country Comers, Lawrence and Mary Jarrard, Merle and Corrine Kelly, Leonard and Veda Shull, Earl and Betty Furlong, Harold Christiansen, Norm and Nyla Stanton, Arthur and Margaret Bateman, Winifred Yarger, Homer and Tecla Snow, Gretchen Pixley, Walt and Betty Blakely, Bruce and Dorotha Brumm, Albert Hein, Mabie Erwin, Warren Travola, Phyllis Rizor, Wade and Mary Carpenter, Mildred Morris, Richard and Wilma Bogart, Adolf and Rose Douse, Sig and Bea Johnson and Norm and Barbara Sandrbrook. Action - Ads 3 FAMILY GARAGE SALE: July 23 & 24, 9 a.m. to 6 p.m., 'z mile south of Nashville on M-66. Children’s clothes, baby bed, two dinette tables, two new poultry feeders, adult clothes, and lots of misc. SEPTIC TANK CLEANING: Approved by Michigaan Department of Health. Call Mcnzo Howe. Charlotte. Phone 543-0173. (tfn) They have toured throughout the United States, Canada and Europe and even spent six months singing and acting as part of the original cast of the offBroadway hit “Diamond Studs”, a musical based on the life of Jessie James. The band features Tommy Thompson on banjo and tenor guitar, Bill Hicks on fiddle, Jim Watson on mandolin, guitar and string bass, Jack Herrick on trumpet and string bass and Mike Craver on piano and guitar. “The Red Clay 'Ramblers have immense stage presence and personality and a colorful selection of material. They were one of the Cambridge Folk Festival’s prime cuts,” Melody Maker magazine said of the group. Last fall, the Red Clay Ramblers appeared with the Sweet Corn String Band in a sellout concert at the Kalamazoo Center. Folks who “Come out and breathe the fresh music” at Charlton Park on August 2 will find a lot more than bluegrass music at the Thomapple Music Festival. Now in its seventh summer, the festival lineup has been expanded to include some country and related music. The festival takes place in the park’s natural am­ phitheater, five miles east of Hastings off M-79, along the banks of the Thornapple River. The stage is set on the cont. from front Several gifts have been made in memory of people. Janet Gardner donated in memory of Loyn Welker, Jean Welkerk in memory of William Face and Velva Bitgood in memory of William Bitgood. One anonymous donation was made and one donation was made in memory of Ruth Gibson. village green of a restored village of the late 1800’s. Folks in the audience generally bring a lawn chair or a blanket to spread on the ground, pack a picnic lunch and relax in the summer sunshine as they listen to music. The park also features a beach and recreation area, which includes nature trails, a boat launch and picnic areas. Taking the stage at 11 a.m. will be the Lost World String Band, a band featuring the traditional string band in­ struments and old-time string band music. The Red Clay Ramblers are up for the second hour of the show, followed by the Dirk Rivers Band, which will perform some country and progressive country music. At 1:45 p.m., the Williams Family takes the stage. They have been popular in western Michigan for a decade with their clean renditions of standard bluegrass songs. The festival will be into its prime hours when the Sweet Corn String Band steps on stage at 2:45 p.m. for their eleventh performance at the Thomapple Music Festival. The band performs standard bluegrass and old-time tunes with a personalized touch. Wrapping up the final hour of the show will be the Red Clay Ramblers. The Thornapple Music Festival is held as a fun­ draiser for the continuing development of the Historical Village at Charlton Park. The festival began in 1975 and. was ex­ panded to two shows each summer in 1978. Tickets for the Thomapple Music Festival are $5 for adults, 50 cents for children under 12 and free for preschoolers. No pets are permitted at the festival. Charlton Park is located five miles east of Hastings off M-79. Telephone (616) 945-3775. siOEiunun IE 25% OFF all CHRISTMAS ITEMS X Thomapple General Store J THE OLD FASHIONED COUNTRY STORE 201 N. MAIN ST......... in the Vilhf* •’*••*««• OPEN: 9 to 5 Wed., Thurs., Fri. & Sat. If we weren't a store, we'd be a Moseuml aoEiufliK SniE Stop in July 25 and register for our ... DRAWING 3 winners ... each will receive... 1FREE GAME of GOLF Mulberry Fore North edge of Nashville on M-66 852-0760 �The Maple Valley News.Nashville, Tuesday, July 21,1981 —Pag* 7 Vermontville champs from front page SS&N ? $ SSJ S "sb* sSSS S^Xx xsss ???S CC^X S Baker, Wilhe Rugg Mike ar in ennis e ogg Aaron, Walker, Walker Mike, Billingsly, and Duffy all players and parents for Laverty. making it a very fun filled Coaches Chuck and Cyle and exciting afternoon of Cornish would like to thank baseball. tec ’s tec’s S£§ Ss£§ 55® c(*jss& jV*s s>s feeuuf> kSl i *5S &ss ^ s^s The members of the Vermontville Little League Champions are, (front, from left) Danny Snowden, Glenn Ewing, Brian Ainsworth, Tim Mulkins, (second row) Brian Sleeper, Matt Ewing, Tim Imes, Jeff Sleeper, (back) Mike Smith, Jerry Schovan and Coach Stan Smith. Missing from photo, Tai Gearhart and Andy Hallock. - (Reminder photo) The members of the Vermontville Girls* Softball Champions are, (front, from left) Faith Wells, Carla Sebrell, Amy Walker, Christine Vogel, Stephanie Whit­ more, (back) Coach Bob Starring, Paula Ulrich, Beth Starring, Shannon WoodWood­ worth, Kelly Hoefler and Polly Cook. Missing from photo are Francis Carpenter, Dena Hampton and assistant coach Bobbie Hoefler.. (Rumindor photo) Action - Ads ^Christ masln JULY TWO FAMILY GARAGE SALE: Vermontville Hwy. (between Ainger and Chester Rds.), July 22, 23, 24, 9 a.m. to ? - by Jayne Simp­ son and Delma Smith. Electric lawn mower, humidifier, 80,000 BTU oil furnace, sail kit for Arrow Craft canoe, ice crehm maker, real nice children’s clothes, toys, and misc. 1~e’5i ^8aie ! fc5®#f(Wj<1 taste fafab ®l!t(E8! 11 “tai! fife 'h ♦ ® ’®’ g-» e - w--StW;; SATURDAY, JULY 25th... 9 to 12 only 10% OFF Everything in the Store CURTIS CRAFT CENTER JEWELRY and BOOKS 205 S. Main, Nashville ... Ph. 852-9338 bn*. y» wtM CKs, !s:nh j* It It FsMrI klMRdd **«tti **«tti ate 1! Hl bi note Jiifi raiiita MoMii Min SwriesaKih w<1 |iM.I*i e MACE PHARMACY^ HOURS: 9 AM. - 5:30 P.M. Monday thru Saturday O. HI S'®0!, t The members of the Vermontville Pee Wee League Champions are, (front, from left) John Collier, Jeff Schovan, Jason Hoefler, Kirk MacKenzie, Jeff Moore, (second row) Dennis Kellogg, Trevor Collier, Dale Dickinson, Cevin Cornish, Steve Bowen, Scott Furlong, (back) Keith MacKenzie, Cyle Cornish, Charlie Cornish, the coaches, and Jeff Fisher. Missing from the photo are Greg Flower, Scott Furlong, and Neil Williams. (Reminderphoto) ^*1 ar^ 0* 852-0845 207 Main St., Nashville Action - Ads SUJEWniKSHLE •JULY 25th ONLY • • VALVOLINE * KENDALL or ’POZ|L Kendall QW Q WC JJlJw-w Jw-w Seasons _ QUART (racing oils are not included) — NASHVILLE — Auto & Farm Supply 209 N. 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Kodachrome or Ektachrome MOVIE & SLIDE PROCESSING SPECIAL iy«?El M.i9 Gaviscon ANTACID TABLETS ,3” Schick SUPER II BLADES PACK coupon 20 exposure slides, Super 8 or Regular 8 movie film. Limit one roM with this coupon. Offer expires 7/27/81. DESENEX 2.7 oz. SPRAY or 3 oz. POWDER A i Your $ 0 29 Choice... Sundown SUNSCREEN $259 4 oz. Os-Cal OIL of OLAY CALCIUN TABLETS SKIN LOTION s $349 $W34 9 4 oz. �Th* Mopl* Volley N*w», Noahville, Tuesday, July 21,1981 — Page 8 It's fair time for Junior Livestock members life. The lessons and skills they learn in responsibility, animal care, decision making and cooperation with others, will follow them Members of the Eaton throughout their lives. The County 4-H Clubs and Junior fair emphasizes the progress Livestock Association are the members have made eagerly getting ready for the during the year. At the fair there is all the 1981 Eaton County 4-H Fair, July 25-August 1. There is excitement of the livestock contest, lots to be done in preparing judging for a week of learning, showmanship, market class competition, camping, barn competition, and more, but duty, new friends and just one of the biggest events is plain fun through in- Sale Day. The Junior Association volvement in the 4-H Livestock members wish to invite the livestock programs. A 4-H’er begins by either community and its comraising or purchasing a mercial and industrial young animal and then business people to join them feeding and caring for the at their annual Market animal each day. The young Livestock Sale. The big sale people learn much by will be held at the feeding, grooming and fairgrounds in Charlotte, training their animals and Thursday, July 30, beginning having to work together for at 4:30 p.m. The sale includes high the months necessary to get ready for the fair. Members quality lambs, hogs, and come from all areas of the steers. Beef, pork and lamb county and from all walks of carcasses will also be by Nancy D. Thelen, Ext. 4-H Youth Agent, and Eaton County Jr. Livestock Association CAR SALES DOWN - U.S. automakers reported a 17.4 percent sales slump in the first ten days of July. Chrysler was the only domestic car maker to report a gain: 13.6 percent. Meanwhile, General Motors was down 13.8 percent, Ford was off 34.2 percent, and American Motors sales declined 18 percent. Volkswagen of America also reported decreased sales, down 14.6 percent. One auto analyst said the market “will go sideways at best for the rest of the model year.” MAPS AVAILABLE - Want to visit Copper Harbor but you don’t know how to get there? Free official State of Michigan road maps are available at tourist information offices along the state’s interstate system, at Chambers of Commerce, or you can get one by writing me at the State Capitol, Lansing, Mi. 48909. TROOPERS BEST DRESSED - The National Association of Uniform Manufacturers and Distributors has selected Michigan’s State Police Trooper uniforms as one of the finest examples of law-enforcement attire. The troopers, who have been wearing the same basic style since the mid19408, have been told in no uncertain terms that they have no excuse “not to look sharp.” Congratulations to our State Police! MINK MARKET MEMO - Michigan’s 48 mink ranches produced nearly 129,000 pelts last year, an increase over 1979 production figures. While the 1980 furs were worth $4.6 million, the 1979 price per pelt was higher, and brought in $5.5 million, according to the Agricultural Reporting Ser­ vices. SUMMER EVENTS AT PEAK - The Ann Arbor Art Fan­ runs July 22-25; the Village of Cassopolis celebrates its 150th birthday during its Summer Festival, July 18-25; The AfroAmerican Ethnic Festival is July 24-25, Hart Plaza, Detroit; Venetian Festivals will be held from July 23-26 in Charlevoix, and on July 25 in Saugatuck; the Van Buren County Fair in Hartford is July 20-25; and, the Founders Festival in Farmington will be July 23-25. HEALTH POST FILLED - Governor William G. Milliken has named Dr. Bailus Walker, Jr. to the post of Director of Michigan’s Public Health Department. Dr. Walker, the former- director of health standards for the U.S. Oc­ cupational Safety and Health Administration in Washington, will need Senate confirmation before -he can fill the direc­ torship that has been vacant for several months. ACCEPTING BIDS The Village of Nashville will be accep­ ting sealed bids on a new ... 1981 %_Ton Pickup Truck. Bids must be submitted to the Village Clerk by 4:00 p.m. on July 23, 1981. Specifications are available at the Village Clerk's office at 206 N. Main St., Nashville. The Village reserves the right to accept or reject any or all bids. SUSAN M. CORKWELL, Nashville Village Clerk CountryCorner FLEA MARKET M-66 - STATE RD. OPEN: Thursday, Friday & Saturday 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., Sunday 1 to 6 p.m. • BOOKS ... BUY - SELL - TRADE • Stereo Speakers • Car Parts & Care •Handmade IRONWORK DISHES • CROCHETED ITEMS and GIFTS • Gins • DISCOUNT TOOLS • LAWN & GARDEN CARE and TOOLS • GROCERY ITEMS ... and much more! Indoor & Outdoor Spaces FOR RENT Call 852-1945 for info. Small animal auction a new feature at the fair By Scott Gilding, Publicity Committee Small Animal Association The Eaton County 4-H Small Animal Association would like to invite everyone interested to their first Annual Small Animal Auction. This new fair ac­ tivity will be held on Saturday, August 1,1981, at 2 p.m. in the big sale tent on the fairgrounds in Charlotte. 4-H members will be offering for sale the following animals: chickens, ducks, geese, goats, guinea pigs, rabbits and turkeys.- Both market and breeding stock will be in the auction. The 4-H Small Animal Association was organized in January- 1981 and helps to provide educational ac­ tivities for all small animal project members. The members have worked hard to organize the association and plan their first auction. Those who support the auction will not only be supporting the efforts of 4-H youth, but will also be purchasing top animals, for either eating, using a breeding stock, or purchasing solely for publicity. Buyers will receive countywide publicity. The names of buyers will be listed on thank-you ads in local papers and also on next year’s sale bill. Buyers will also receive a recognition ribbon to display in their place of business or home. As in any 4-H auction, the price over market or breeding value is tax-deductable.- Animals purchased in the sale will be released following set­ tlement and all must be picked-up by 11 p.m., Saturday, August 1. Buyer badges are available to prospective buyers. For more information on the auction contact any 4-H Small Animal Association mem­ ber, or the Eaton County Cooperative Extension Service at 543-2310 or 645­ 2351. Please come and suport our auction!! EATON COUNTY FARM AND HOME CALENDAR Wednesday, July 22 - 8 p.m. Hog judging practice sesssion, Leon Murphy farm, 5612 Baseline, Olivet. Wednesday, July 22 - 7:30 p.m. Food Preservation Update. Latest recommended methods of canning and freezing — including canning at 15 lbs. pressure. At the Extension of­ fice, 126 N. Bostwick; Charlotte. Thursday, July 23 - 8:30 a.m. and 1:30 p.m. Food Preser­ vation Update class including canning and freezing. At the Country Mill, 4648 Otto Rd;, Charlotte. July 25 - August 1 - EATON COUNTY 4-H FAIR. Thursday, August 6 -7:30 p.m. 4-H Horse Bowl Practice, Kardel Hall, Charlotte Fairgrounds. Monday, August 10 - 8 p.m. 4-H Council, Kardel Hall, Charlotte Fairgrounds. BARRY COUNTY EXTENSION SERVICE CALENDAR of EVENTS July 21-23 - Ag Expo ’81, MSU, East Lansing. ■July 22 - District V Holstein Show, Ionia. July 23 - Ladies Day at Barry County Fair, 1:30 p.m.; food demonstration and refreshments. July 24 - All Michigan Holstein Show, Ionia. July 28 - Plant Maintenance Symposium, 9 a.m., Hor­ ticulture Building, MSU, East Lansing (reservtions due by July 20). July 28-30 - Wisconsin Farm Progress Days, Appleton, Wis. August 2 - Barry County 4-H Family Get-together, Community Camp and Pool, 2403 Iroquois Trail, Hastings; 1-5 p.m., eat at 2 p.m. available. This is a good place to find some qualify 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 hot use the meat. Nancy Dibule Thelen, 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 ad­ vertising through the publicity at the fair and the newspaper recognition for themself or their establish­ ment. 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. Jim Boehmer, the association’s president, adds that, “All buyers are invited to be our guests at the Junior Livestock Buyer’s Ap­ preciation Banquet, to be held October 10. This' is an evening of good food and entertainment, held in honor of the buyers. It is our way of saying ‘Thanks!’” If you need any in­ formation, please call the Cooperative Extension' Office, 543-2310 or 645-2351. Vermontville news By Esther Shepard Mrs. Leone Cotton and her son and his wife, Harold and Hellen Cotton of Sunfield, attended the Cotton Reunion at Kalkaska, last. Sunday. Kalamo Community Family night will be held Tuesday, July 28 at 6:30 p.m. in the Town Hall. Please bring a dish to pass, drink and table service. Clifton Mason will show slides of historical places from their trip west. Mr. and Mrs. Henry Joppie on Tuesday, July 14 attended the Mass at St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Charlotte for their son-in-law, Joseph Harag, Jr., 59, whose death occured July 11 while combining wheat. He lived at 317 McConnell Rd. Joseph is survived by his wife, the former Maxine Joppie^ four- daughters, Mary Joe of Haslett, Mrs. Mark (Frances) Dietrich of Grand Rapids, Betty of Grand Rapids and Mrs. Michael (Bonnie) Lange of Grayling; one stepdaughter, Karen Frisbie of Charlotte; one stepson, Gary Neff of Florida; and seven step grandchildren. Harag was a member of St. Mary Catholic Church and St. Mary’s Men Club. Mass was given by Father Jerry Hayes, interment in Gresham Cemetery. Happy 80th... FRED ACKETT — From Your Kids Cut with the Best /5% on Homelite CHAIN SAWS For 1 Week Only (case not included) Wheeler Marine M-66, South of Nashville PHONE 852-9609 Hours: 9:00 o-.m. to 7:00 p.m. Daily, Closed Sundays �The Maple Valley New*, Nashville, Tuesday, July 21, 1981 — Page 9 Cooley-Chaffee wed The Nashville United Methodist Church was the setting of a July 11 wedding uniting Gale Lynne Cooley, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Justin Cooley of Nashville, and Brian Scott Chaffee, son of Mr. and Mrs. Richard Chaffee, Jr. of Nashville. Rev. Leonard Putnam officiated over the double ring ceremony performed at 1 p.m. in the presence of 100 guests. Debra Cooley, sister of the bride, was the organist. The bride was escorted to the altar by her father. She wore a full length knit gown with a long sleeved lace jacket. An arrangement of daisies were worn in her hair. The bride’s bouquet was an arragement of white daisies, salmon roses, and baby’s breath. Nancy Wolever, friend of the bride, served as maid of honor. Patrick Kersjes, friend of the groom, served as best man. Ushers were James Cooley, brother of the bride, and Michael Fulmer, cousin of the bride. Laurie and Diane Chaffee, cousins of the groom, helped with the guest book. Following the ceremony, 'there was a luncheon served in the Community Room of the church. The United Methodist Women helped to serve the food. Pam Bishop, Helen Crabtree, and Gayle Partridge served the cake, ice cream, and punch. Following a honeymoon trip to northern Michigan, the couple will reside at 729 Durkee St. in Nashville. From our readersMen’s Maple Valley Softball game results Mon., July «... Bad New*................................. Shook'* Trucking................... MacDonald's........................... Trumble*................................. D.D. Softwater...................... T.J.'s Pizza.. \......................... Nashville Hardware............. Carpenter’s Den.................... Mead-O-Acres......................... Nashville Baptist.................... Bye... Big George's 16 ..7 ..8 .16 ..3 4 ..2 ..4 ..0 Fri., July 10... Bad News................................. ..8 MacDonald’s........................... ..6 Big George's........................... .13 T.J.'s Pizza............................... ..0 D.D. Softwater -... 13 Nashville Hardware.............. ..7 Carpenter’s Den..................... 10 Shook's...................................... ..7 Nashville Baptist..................... 2 Trumbles ..»..................... Bye... Mead-O-Acres Mon., July 13... Bad News.................................. .13 Nashville Hardware............... ...5 Shook's Trucking..................... ..8 1 T.J.'s Pizzo.......................... Carpenter's Den..................... 10 80 Nashville Baptist...................... D.D. Softwater....................... 7 Big George's........................... ..3 Mead-O-Acres......................... 11 Trumble*................................. 10 Bye... MacDonald's ...1 16 .15 .13 ..0 Carpenter's Den..... Nashville Hardware Big George's........... Mead-O-Acres......... MacDonald’s . .^..... Bye... Trumble* 9Tus Stssdiscs st Half Ims W D.D. SOFTWATER... 0 BADNEWS................ 9 MEAD-O-ACRES...... ... 8 BIG GEORGE'S.......... ... 7 MACDONALD'S BAR ...5 SHOOK'S TRUCKING ...5 NASHVILLE HARDWARE.. .4 CARPENTER'S DEN................ 3 TRUMBLE'S AGENCY 2 NASHVILLE BAPTIST.............. T.J.'S PIZZA............................. 1 L 0 1 2 3 5 5 6 7 8 9 9 Nashville Little League Boys' Pee Wee w L KEITH PRONG BUILDERS ..... 6 0 LACEY...................... 4 2 VILLAGE INN CAFE 4 2 POWER'S................. 3 3 M0.V. JAYCEES....... 5 .1 CARL'S.................... 0 6 Girls'Little League MACE'S PHARMACY -NASHVILLE AUTO... IRENE'S BEAUTY..... CARL'S...................... Boys'Little League w 7 7 4 1 L T 2 1 2 1 6 9 w L Frl., July 17... Bad New*................................... 17 T.J.'s Pizza...................................7 Nashville Baptist...................... 10 Shook’s 15 D.D. Softwater .......................21 T 1 LACEY NO. 1 ..'....... 4 1 M.V. IMPLEMEN IMPLEMENT............ 3 1 2 M.V. 2 REID'S TJ FARMS. 3 1 NASHVILLE HARDWARE. .2 2 1 LACEY No. 2 .0 6 0 Phone 945-9554 for ACTION-ADS! Auto Service CENTER • QUALITY WORKMANSHIP • TRANSMISSION REPAIRS • BOQY & BUMP SERVICE • WHEEL ALIGNMENT & BALANCING • TUNE-UPS & MUFFLERS • MAJOR OVERHAULS •BRAKES fKEEP YOUR CAR \UKENEW! Trowbridge Se 130 S. Main St., Vermontville - Ph. 726-0569 It’s to bad we don’t have a little' more sportsmanship in Nashville. I thought this Little League was to have fun and teach the kids the fundamentals of playing the sport of baseball. Instead it seems some people can only think they have to win at any cost. Some people wonder why we don’t have more regular umpires. Well the umpire can only make the calls the way they see it. The harassment that our um­ pires have taken has driven them away. When the people here realize we can’t find anymore umpires, there won’t be any more games. I have tried to see that the season would move along more smoothly this year, but I apparently haven’t suc­ ceeded. To all those who feel this way I hope you have a better season next year, also when you find someone who will run this league again, they’ll probably need a little more help than the committee got this year. David Finkler, President Little League Vacation Bible School at Maple Grove Bible Maple Grove Bible Church will begin Vacation Bible School on Monday, July 27. The church is located 5 miles south of Nashville on M-66 and *4. mile east on Cloverdale Rd. The theme of the school this year is “God’s Plan — for Time and Eternity.” All children are invited to the sessions from 9:45 to 11:30 each morning Monday through Friday, Parents and friends are 'invited to the closing program which will be presented at 8 o’clock Friday evening, July 31. For transportation or further information, call Pastor Marvin Potter at 852­ 0861. Obituaries Olive McIntyre NASHVILLE - Mrs. Olive McIntyre, 94, of 7220 E. Dowling, died Wednesday, July 15, 1981 at the Barry County Medical Care Facility. She was born February 26, 1887 in Barry County, the daughter of Joseph and Minnie (Orins) Brandt. She married Orson McIntyre August 12, 1908 in Hastings. He preceded her in death in, 1966. She was a seventy year member of the Maple,Grove Birthday Club. Mrs. McIntyre is survived by one son, Howard of Nash­ ville;' two daughters, Mrs. Kathryn Jones of Battle Creek and Mrs. Edith VanDongen of Muskegon; two grandchildren and four great - grandchildren. Funeral services were held at 1:30 p.m. Saturday, July 18, from the Vogt Funeral Home of Nashville. Rev. E. F. Rhoades of­ ficiated. Burial was in Wilcox Cemetery. Is your hair EXTRA DRY from all the . SummerSun ? Come in for HAIR CONDITIONING! Makes your hair more manageable. CALL TODAY ... Nancy’s Beauty Shop 157 S. AAAIN, VERMONTVILLE — PHONE 726-0330 �Th. Maple Volley New*. Nashville, Tuesday, July 21, 1981 — Page 10 Eaton County bicyclists Engagements ■ can coast the coast one week.” Coast the Coast par­ ticipants must be at least 12 Experienced long-distance years old, unless ac­ bicyclists from Eaton companied by an adult, and County can tour all youths must submit a southeastern Michigan and signed health statement with part of Canada this summer their application. The in the third annual 4-H Coast cyclists will be traveling 40 to 60 miles per day, carrying the Coast bicycle tour. The tour will run from bed packs and all personal August 15 through August 21 equipment on their bikes. A and cover approximately 300 daylong orientation workshop will be held on miles. Cyclists will begin at the August 15 to prepare par­ Foote Youth Hostel in ticipants for the 300-mile Milford, Mich., cross into trek. “The tour is an excellent Canada at Marine City, and re-enter Michigan at Port way for bicyclists to test Huron via the Blue Water their bicycle skills and meet Bridge. Tour members will new friends,” Thelen says. continue up the Lake Huron “It is also an inexpensive coast, cross part of way to travel and see the Michigan’s Thumb and countryside.” The cost of the tour is $35, circle back to the Foote Hostel to end the scenic which covers lodging, break­ fast and dinner. Participants weeklong tour. “This year’s tour presents should bring some spending quite a sampling of roadway money for lunches and scenery,” says Nancy Diuble personal purchases. _ Coast the Coast reser­ Thelen, Eaton County 4-H Youth Agent. “Participants vations must be made by will experience urban areas' August 2 with the Eaton in southeastern Michigan, County Cooperative Ex­ rural Canada, and the far­ tension Service office. For mland of the Thumb, all in more information about the tour, call 543-2310 or 645-2351. By Nancy Diuble Thelen. Ext. 4-H Youth Agent Willie Nelson performing at Ionia The Ionia Free Fair anticipates sell-out performances for Willie Nelson's 6:30 and 9:00 p.m. shows on Aug. 6. Fair officials report that advance reserved seat ticket sales for Nelson may be a record-breaker, but that general admission tickets will be available at the Fair on the day of his shows. The Free Fair is expected to draw more than 500,000 visitors during its July 31 Aug. 9 run. QUICK FARM MARKET Fresh FRUITS & VEGETABLES SWEETCORN... Ready Soon I ★ OPEN SOON! * DIRECTIONS: Located 1 mile east of Nashville on Reed Street Conn-Fox Sample-James Mr. and Mrs. Darwyn Sample of Vermontville are pleased to announce the engagement of their daughter, Kristine, to Timothy James of Lansing. He is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Edward James of Lansing. Kris is a 1981 graduate from Maple Valley. Tim is a 1978 graduate from Sexton High School in Lansing. The couple will be married Oct. 3, in Lansing. Carmony-Angus Mr. and Mrs. Raymond Carmoney of 513 Queen St., Nashville are pleased to announce the engagement of their daughter, Linda, to Roger Angus, son of Mr. and Mrs. Ivan Angus of 3518 Barryville Rd., Nashville. Wedding is to take place Saturday, July 18. Chris Shaw on Dean’s list CARD OF THANKS I would like to express my gratitude to my relatives, friends and neighbors who remembered me with gifts, cards, visits, telephone calls and prayers while I was a patient at piodgett Hospital. I’m sure your thoughtfulness sped my recovery. June Potter Phone 852-9841 HOURS: 10 A.M.’til 6 P.M. BUY A JOHN DEERE 02825207 Mr. Richard Conn, of San Antonio, Tex. is happy to announce the engagement of his daughter, Pamela Conn to Ted Fox, son of Mr. and Mrs. William, Fox, 'of Ver­ montville. Pamela is a graduate of Trinity University with a Bachelor of Arte in special education arid will receive her Master of Arts in Educational Psychology in August, from the University of Texas. Ted has a Bachelor of Arts in Sociology from Trinity and is completing the Academic portion of his Master of Science in Health Care . Administrtaion in August, and will serve' his administrative residency at St. Mark’s Hospital, Salt Lake City, Utah. An August 15th wedding is planned in San Antonio. Christine Shaw of Nash­ ville, is one of more than 200 students in the College of Arts and Sciences and Seidman College of Business and Administration at Grand Valley State Colleges named to the Dean’s list for the winter semester of 1981. Students must maintain a 3.5 grade point average or higher while earning 15 or more grade point credits. ACTION-ADS Ph, 945-9554 ON FINANCE CHARGES. OR LEASE NOW AND YOUR PAYMENTS WILL BE DISCOUNTED 10%! NOTICE At the regular session of the Vermontville Township Board ... JULY 30, 1981 at 8:00 p.m., a public hearing on a new zoning ordinance will be discussed. Barbara Mandrell at Ionia Free Fair Buy a new John Deere 40- to 275-hp tractor before July 31, 1981, and no finance charges will accrue until March 1, 1982. This same offer applies to all used tractors and new John Deere and used implements sold with the tractor. If you've considered leasing a tractor, now is the time. Lease payments on new John Deere tractors and implements leased with the tractor will be discounted 10 percent. Stop in and see us soon. We can help your equipment dollars do more. G&W Sales 1138 Fourth Street Lake Odessa, Michigan Ph.616-374-8835 Barbara Mandrell, country music's "Entertainer of the Year", headlines the 6:30 and 9:00 p.m. grand­ stand shows at the Ionia Free Fair on Monday, Aug. 3. Miss Mandrell first appeared at the Fair-in 1978 with Mel Tillis. Fair officials report heavy advance ticket sales for the show, which also includes The Vogues, a group of instrumentalists and vocalists. The 66th Free Fair is expected to draw more than 500,000 fairgoers during its July 31 - Aug. 9 run. Photo contest held by 4-H special riding program By Connie Green, Program Assistant 4-H be on display in the Association’s booth in the Commercial Building, at the The Eaton 4-H Special Eaton County 4-H Fair, July Riding Association recently 26 - Augu^J 1. After the Fair, sponsored a photo contest they will be used by the during its Spring riding Association for publicity and' session, held at Meadowview promotion purposes. School. The Association wishes to Award winning entries in thank Mr. Lowell Reed of several categories were Reed Studio in Charlotte, for submitted by Pat Tirrell and judging the contest. Lynne Horn, both of Charlotte. These entries will Vermontville Twp. Clerk... JANICE L BAKER STIHL BRUSHCUTTERS. TOOLS NOT TOYS. Underpowered trimmers just won't cut it when you're up against heavy weeds and brush. That's when you need a StihlH brushcutter with out high-powered engine and exclusive Polycut™head. When you have work to do, d6n't play around with a toy. Get a Stihl brushcutter. And get the job done. FREE K/r. Op ro $33.00 RETAIL VALUE FREE WITH THE PURCHASE OF A FS 60 OR FS 80. LIMITED TIME ONLY. WHILE SUPPLY LASTS. accessory" SEE A DEMONSTRATION AT ASHVILLE HARDWARE 105 N. Main St., Phone 852-0713 STIHL The World's Largest Selling Chain Saw. �The Maple Valley News, Nashville, Tuesday, July 21, 1981 — Page 11 Maple Valley golfers hold reunion Corn pest may threaten area harvests By Allen P. Krizek, County Extension Director The most wide-spread outbreak of the first generation European Com Borer has been reported this year by the Michigan State University Cooperative Extension Service. - According to Allen Krizek, Eaton'County Extension Director, only evidence of the borers presence can be detected now. After feeding 'on the corn leaves and whorl, the larvae bores into the corn stalk and ear shafts. The bores are now inside the corn plant, hidden from view and exposure to pesticides. Corn bore tunneling within the corn plant, weakens the U JU >2? £S nc ^’2 Family planning 5* 9?J 9? ? »§ Siw; i r*Mt hi ^*S»^ ** 1 ' ?jk^ hr ^'^saa i■SsB *!** !** ** ‘ktoiilti •• •■*(* •A ttEBIl^! k< ppEj t'vi^t^ssti ■;ai ’-Mp»i Kas---------- KIM “* MWI Jeff Weiler was one of the younger golfers in the reunion group. He is a 1981 graduate of Maple Valley High. Due to competition with area softball tournaments and other weekend activities, the first reunion had a small turnout. (Maple Volley News photo) stalk and subjects it to lodging. Stalks damaged by the European corn bore may break over at upper in­ ternodes, usually not at the base as they do when damaged by corn rootworms. Lodging is most damaging, of course, when the stalk is broken below the ear. , Krizek advises growers to check young corn for the second generation of Eruopean corn bores expected around July 20. The borers are easily controlled when the larvae are exposed on the surface of the leaves, more difficult to control when the larvae are in*the whorl, and cannot be con­ trolled when the larvae are tunneling in the stalk. Cora fields should be checked frequently in order to time Barry - Eaton District the insecticide application to Health Department an- assure protection of the corn nounces its Family Planning from the borer. hours for July: Walk-in The ideal time to spray is hours for counseling, sup­ when the eggs, located on the Greg Hoefler was the first coach of golf at Maple plies and pregnancy testing, undersides of the corn Valley High School. He started the program in 1969. as well as appointments, with leaves, are nearly ready to He was a teacher in the Maple Valley System for 10 our nurse practitioner, are hatch. As the eggs hatch the years, but is now a contractor in the Vermontville 11:30 - 4:30 Tuesdays and larvae will be entirely ex­ posed to the insecticide. area. Greg was part of the small turnout at the Maple Wednesday in Hastings. Corn should be sprayed if Valley Golf Reunion, Saturday, at Mulberry Fore Golf Evening clinic hours by appointment only the second one or more egg mass can be Course in Nashville. (Maple Valley News photo) and fourth Tuesdays from found on each plant. Sevin 6:00 - 9:00 p.m. and Diazinon are among the Call 945-9516 for in- recommended insecticides. formation or appointments. For additional in­ Teens welcome. Fees on a formation, contact the Eaton sliding scale based on in- County Cooperative Excome. tension Service (543-2310 or 645-2351). Handicapper riding committee to sponsor Go-A-Thon X By Jan Tirrell, Special Riding Program Publicity Chairman Eaton County 4-H Special at Camp Francis, located Riding Program for Han- just south of Charlotte on dicappers will once again Cochran Rd. Participants sponsor a Go-A-Thon to be may register and begin held Saturday, August 29, anytime between 10 a.m. and rain or shine. The com- 1 p.m. with the event conmittee, which sponsors a cluding around 4 p.m. There July 23 & 24 therapeutic and recreational will be a 4-mile route for riding program for the walkers and 7-mile routes for Clothing, toys, furniture, county’s handicapped riding horses and bikes. Any 40" electric stove, 2 large youngsters, is low on funds type of non-motorized 'windows, household and hopes that the money transportation is acceptable.. goods and miscellaneous raised from the Go-A-Thon Routes will cover quiet items. will enable them to continue country roads, farmland and their program, which is now wooded, areas. There is 477 S. Main in it’s fifth year. plenty of room to park horse Go-A-Thon will begin trailers at Camp Francis. Vermontville 1 onThe the 29th with registration Refreshments will be served to participants all day long and the committee will also be awarding a trophy to the person who collects the most money. Pledge sheets Will be • '/] a Call for an available from the appointment Cooperative Extension Hair Stylist for Men, Women & Children Service, 126 N. Bostwick, Charlotte; or from local tack 111 N. Main, Nashville 852*9192 shops throughout the county. Hours: 9 to 8 Tues. & Thurs.,- 9 to 5 Wed. & Fri.,- 9 to 4 Sot. Questions about the route should be referred to Jan YARDSALE The Mirrors image" „xge muslolz luiaae.. SPECIALS »5°° OFF all Perms Thursday.. HAIRCUTS for »250 Friday. Shampoo & Set for ’400 Wednesday ...... 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 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 Health Dept, events Barry Office 110 W. Center St., Hastings, Mich., 945-9516. Mon.. July 20 - Immunization Clinic, 9-11:30 a.m. and 1-4 p.m.; W.I.C. Clinic, 8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Tues., July 21 - Medicaid Screening, 8:30 a.m - 4:30 p.m.; Family Planning, 11:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. Wed., July 22 - W.I.C. Clinic, 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.; Family Planning, 11:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. Charlotte Office 528 Beech .St., Charlotte, Mich., 543-2430. a.m. - 11 a.m. and 1-4 p.m. Thurs., July 23 - Family Planning, 110 N. Cochran, 11 a.m. - 4 p.m.; W.I.C. Clinic, 110 N. Cochran, 8 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. Fri., July 24 - W.I.C. Clinic, 110 N. Cochran, 8 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. Tirrell (543-6278). Be sure and mark your calendar now­ - August 29 and begin collecting your pledges today! Area births IT’S A GIRL! Born to Dennis and Sheri Parker of Victorville, Cal., May 24, a girl, Dana Leigh, 6 lbs. 10 oz. Paternal grand­ parents are Mrs. Alice Parker of Vermontville and Mr. and Mrs. Neil Parker of Rialto, Cal. Maternal grandparents are Mr. and Mrs. Howard Rodewald of Vista, Cal. IT’S A BOY! Laurie Jean Oaster, of Vermontville, is pleased to announce the birth of her son, Nicholas Ezekiel Oaster. Bom at Pennock Hospital on June 9,1981, 6:27 p.m., weighing 8 pounds 12 ounces, and 22 inches long. Christensen named to Dean’s list Karen Christensen, daughter of William and Martha Christensen, 5150 Round Lake Rd., Ver­ montville, has been named to the Bethel College Dean’s List for spring semester. She will be a senior in Sep­ tember. The Dean’s List honors students who achieve academic excellence; a. student must attain a grade point average of 3.5 (B plus) to be named to the list. Mon., July 20 - Family Planning, 110 N. Cochran, 11 a.m. - 4 p.m. Tues., July 21 W.I.C. Clinic, 110 N. Cochran, 8 a.m. -4:30 p.m. Wed., July 22 - E.P.S.D.T. Clinic, 110 N. Cochran, 8 a.m. - 4 p.m.; Immunization Clinic, 528 Beech St., 8:30 Maple Valley Board Approves Regular Meeting Dates At the organizational meeting of the Maple Valley Board of Education held Monday, July 13, 1981, the board members approved the following resolution regarding regular board meeting dates for the 1981 -82 school year. Regular meetings of the board of education will be held in the school administration building located near the Jr.-Sr. high school starting at 7:00 p.m. on the second Monday of each month. Meetings are to adjourn not later than 11:30 p.m. □ □ □ □ □ □ July 13,1981 August 10,1981 September 14,1981 October 12,1981 November 9,1981 December 14,1981 □ □ □ □ □ □ January 11,1982 February 8,1982 March 8,1982 April 12,1982 May 10,1982 June 14,1982 Latex house Paint sale sSave *6.00 * Now is the time to pain/and SALE PRICE... restore the beauty of aXwhite house. There is no better quality than exterior Image Latex House Paint at any price. 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I I □ � https://barrycountyhistoryportal.org/files/original/21/795/MapleValleyNews_1981-07-28.pdf 847a3045671677b0333d52312f8e4b7b PDF Text Text BASTINGS PU BLI WY 121 S. CIIL HASTI Hast ngs Public Libr 121 . Church Hast ngs, IV, I. 49058 U.S . PO3TA&E Has tings. Michigan 4M«8 PERMIT NO. 7 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. 110 - No, 8 - Tuesday, July 28, 1981 Nashville shoppers explore 'Christmas in July' Contributions within the last week have boosted the Nashville Chamber of Commerce’s downtown Christmas decorations fund by an additional $90. The Chamber has been involved in a campaign to raise $624.78 to purchase three more Christmas decorations to complete its downtown street light holiday decor. To date, contributions total $490.68. One of the decorations, along with a big thank you card listing the names of Continued on page 10— Nashville man injured in motor bike accident James K. Pierce, 20, son of Mr. and Mrs. Mark Pierce of Nashville, is in the intensive care unit at Blodgett Hospital, Grand Rapids following a motor bike ac­ cident Sunday. Jim, a 1978 MVHS grad, apparently was riding the bike toward Nashville along the railroad tracks east of Carl’s Market when the incident occured. He was returning home from softball tournaments held at the high school’s ball field. Jim layed; on the ground for two hours before Continued on page 10— Chairman named for St. Jude's Bike-AThon in Nashville The hot, sunny weather certainly wasn't in keeping with Christmas Saturday, but the spirit in Nashville was. Shoppers were treated to some pre-Christmas bargains and great prices on other goods as Nashville merchants hosted a "Christmas In. July" sidewalk sale. Here, Carolyn Dimmers (right) of the Thornapple General Store shows shopper Lena Reppert some of her sale items. (Maple Valley News photos by Elaine Gilbert) Gale Chaffee, an employee of Mace Pharmacy, admires the new Christmas decoration purchased with donations to match the village's other holiday decor. See story elsewhere. Mrs. Ann Taylor has agreed to the chairmanship of the St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital Bike-AThon in Nashville,' to raise funds to support the hospital, according to Mr. William J. Kirwin, director of development at the in­ ternationally recognized hospital. St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital was founded by entertainer Danny Thomas. The in­ Continued on page 10— Maple Grove Mavericks sweep top hog show honors at Barry Fair Once again, the Maple Grove Mavericks 4-H Club took home all the top honors at the hog show during the Barry County Fair last week. “The only thing they didn’t get first was year showmanship,” said one of the parents. For the third consecutive year, Bill Wilson, son of Earl and Lorna Wilson of Nash­ ville, had the Grand Champion market hog. He also earned honors of having the Reserve Champion market hog and reserve champion pen. Bill’s other honors at this year’s fair included Reserve Champion Dan Keech (left) won the senior showmanship honors with his hog and Pat Hagon took junior showmanship. (Maple Valley News photos by Elaine Gilbert) breeding gilt and the Humane Society’s award for the swine division. Dan Keech, son of Mr. and Mrs. Russell Keech of Nash­ ville, had the Grand Champion pen at the hog show. Dan also took senior showmanship honors. Pat Hagon, son of Mr. and Mrs. David Hagon of Nashville, captured junior showmanship honors. All of the clubs Grand Champion and Reserve Champion hogs were pur­ chased from the Michigan Swine Breeders Sale at Michigan State University. The are seven members in the Maple Grove Mavericks. Joan Keech is the general leader. Parents who have been involved with helping the club include Earl and Lorna Wilson, Duane and Judy Hoffman, and David and Ilona Hagon. Dan Keech (left) had the Grand Champion pen of hogs a.^d Bill Wilson had the Grand Champion market hog, Reserve Champion market hog, Reserve Champion pen. Reserve Champion breeding gilt, and the humane sociei/s award for the swine division. �The Maple Valley News, Nashville, Tuesday, July 28, 1981 — Page 2 Nashville News Pastor Jerry|‘Di%Bnmond. Valley community. Your prayefs for my The son of Mr. qnd Mrs. Glen health meant more to tne Ramsey of Dowling* Rich than words can convey. God rendered several’spirited bless you all. A special vocal-piano gospel selections comfort and help was the which he had composed pre-surgery prayer with himself. He had an apCathy Vessecchia, Chaplain . preciative audience at Leila, of the Nashville Baptist where his mother, Marilyn, is employed. Rich has been a Church. Now well on the road to professional musician in the recovery, I hope soon to Battle Creek area, for some again resume full reporting time now. Mr. and Mrs. Dick Duncan duties, and seek your con­ tinued patience and support. of Sedona, Arizona headed home last week in their big “It’s a small world” Vogue motor home after a category: During my stay at today visit with the home Leila I was pleased to see a folks — Mr. and Mrs. Byron Sunday morning televised Cluckey, Sr. of Nashville. performance by . Rich The Duncans also visited Ramsey, a talented young friends in this area. En route musician, grandson of Mrs. to Michigan, they stopped in Elsie Ramsey of rural Nash­ Missouri to call on relatives, ville. Rich appeared on then proceeded to Chicago to Channel 41 on the Wesleyan visit brother Dale and Singers gospel show with family, and had an op­ portunity to see the latest addition to the Cluckey clan. Parents of the new baby are Ron and Reta Cluckey. He is a grandson to the Byron Cluckeys, Sr. Mr. and Mrs. Cecil Barrett, former local, residents now of Lakeland, Vermontville Township Florida, have been in Nash­ ville calling on friends here Board ... JULY 30, 1981 at and visiting relatives and acquaintances in the area. 8:00 p.m., Larry and Suzy Corkwell and Dave and Brinda Hawkins, all of Nashville, returned home early last Wednesday from a 5-day trip t Nashville, Tenn., where to Vermontville Twp. Clerk... Opryland was the highlight. JANICE L BAKER The two couples enjoyed touring Opryland Park, seeing several en­ tertainment shows, and a performance at the Grand Ole Opry. Oldtime country 4 music star Roy Acuff was one of the featured singers. Other points of interest Too often well-meanxpg visited were Printers’ Alley people say Be brave. Don’t and the Country Music Hall cry. Don’t take xt so hard. of Fame. But why not? Tears are a Mr. and Mrs. Ted natural trxbute that can be Spoelstra of Nashville had word recently that their paxd to the one who is gone. children, Mr. and Mrs. How he wxshes the loved one Russell (Diane) Nisse and were stxll alxve! Emotions Miss Sue Spoelstra have of grxef are normal reactions moved from Mexia, Texas to necessary for health. Ardmore, Oklahoma. The move was made in connceCtion with RuSsell’s work with ah oil exploration firm. The Nisses are formed local residents. Sue joined her FUNERAL sister and brother-in-law DIRECTORS after graduation in June FUNERAL HOME from MVHS. in NashviHe Also recently moving from Phone 852-0840 Mexia to Ardmore with the same firm was Tom (Tad) Davis, son of Mr. and Mrs. Dear Readers, Although this week’s column may be short on news, it will be long on singing your praises. The tremendous out­ pouring of love and concern shown by so many of you for me during my recent illness immensely brightened the few dark days. z At Leila, a daily flood of cards, plus many lovely flowers, plants and gifts directed to your scribe evoked many favorable comments from staff members who enjoyed the colorful display. One day, the “mail lady” amusingly noted that half the letters delivered to the hospital that day had been addressed to Susan Hinckley — which certainly is a tribute to the lovely people who comprise the Maple NOTICE At the regular session of the a public hearing on a new zoning ordinance will be discussed. 'VoGt" PEOPLE'S BIBLE CHURCH By Susan Hinckley Tim Boucher of Nashville. There was a big turnout of antique dealers and collectors for lively bidding Tuesday at the estate sale of the late Mrs. Avis (Gage) Elliston of Nashville. A large teddy bear, old dolls, and early iron toys were some of the items attracting at­ tention. A Friday night family gathering at the Floyd Shiltons of Nashville honored the visit of their son, Mike, of Phoenix, Arizona, and the Shilton’s niece and family. Mrs. Gordon (Susan) Gut­ chess and daughters, Jen­ nifer and Ashley of Corona, California. Susan and girls Nashville woman is third in Champion Homemaker contest Lelia Hawblitz of Nash­ ville took third plac^ honors in the Champion Homemaker contest last week at the Barry County Fair. She was nominated for the honor by a friend who praised Mrs. hawblitz’s contributions to the fair. “She (Lelia) does more to promote the fair than anyone I know,” said the friend. “She loves helping children and showing children basic skills. Mrs. Hawblitz has been participating in th? fair for 35 years. She has served as a 4-H leader for about 10 years. She works in the fair office and her voice is often the one fairgoers hear over the public address system at the fair. Mrs. Hawblitz has been in iminstrumentall plementing several new additions to the fair agenda in past years. She started the gospel music jamboree, the children’s^ , games on Saturday afternoon, and the Show of Champions. The mother of one son, Mrs. Hawblitz also has a granddaughter. She is very active in the Peace United Methodist Church in addition to her 4-H interests. Action - Ads Lelia Hawblitz has been named as the third place Champion Homemaker at the Barry County Fair. (Maple Valley News photo by Elaine Gilbert) SWIMMING POOLS: Best dealin the county and for doit-yourselfers the easiest to install; Financing , now available. Acoma, Inc., 1­ 616-963-0433. (4-21N) HOMES - FARMS - VACANT LAND * FREE PUPPIES TO A GOOD HOME: 4 female, 4 BUSINESS or LAKE PROPERTY Setter, male, Irish Malamute Lab mix. 726-0533, Vermontville. (8-4) IVE US A CAU" CARD OF THANKS JOAN and HOMER WINEGAR g» Thanks to all who donated ASSOC. BROKER to the Sessions Memorial Fund at the Avis Elliston Stanton's Real Estate sale July 21 in Nashville. VERMONTVILLE — NASHVILLE Nashville High School \ 726-0223 (Eveoi«p 726-0223) 852-171 Class of 1953 —REAL ESTATE— TO BUY or TO SELL AREA CHUhCH SCHEDULES E. State Road, Nashville Sunday School .. 10 a.m. UNITED METHODIST CHURCH Sunday: North State, Nashville A.M. Worship ..11 a.m. . A.M. Worship. 9:45 a.m. P.M. Worship ... 7 p.m Sunday School .. 11 a.m. Wednesday Evening: Prayer Meeting .. 7 p.m.Youth Fellowship Sunday ........... 6 p.m. PASTOR RANDY REED Bible Study Thur.. 8 p.m. TRINITY FULL GOSPEL CHURCH REV. LEONARD PUTNAM 219 Washington St., Nashville Sundday 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. Wednesda Bible Stud & Wednesday Bible Study & Prayer Meeting .. 7 p.m. REV. J. G. BOOMER CHURCH OF THE NAZARENE xttCOOO- 301 Fuller St., Nashville Sunday School .. 10 a.m. Sunday: A.M. Worship .. 11 a.m. P.M. Worship ... 7 p.m. Wednesday Evening Wednesday Evening Worship............... 7 p.m. REV. RICHARD WADSWORTH VERMONTVILLE BIBLE CHURCH 250 N. Main, Vermontville Sunday School . M 0 a.m. Morning Worship 11 a.m. Evening Service .. 7 p.m. Wednesday: Prayer Meeting 7:30 p.m. PASTOR PAUL L. BOGER ^oocccoaoooccccr 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 have been visiting her mother, Mrs. Petie Latta of Nashville, and other local relatives. Congratulations to Fred Ackett of Nashville, who ,received a greeting from Pres en and President an Mrs. rs. Ronald ona Reagan in honor of his 80th birthday last week. 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 7:00 p.m. the evening before REV. ROBERT CONSANI FIRST CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH MAPLEGROVE BIBLE CHURCH 8593 Cloverdale Road (*6 mile East of M-66, 5 miles south of Nashville) 110S. 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. PENTECOSTAL CHURCH REV. DAVE FLEMING Corner of Kalamo Highway and Ionia Rd. Welcomes you to all of ASSEMBLY OF GOD CHURCH its services: 803 Reed St., Nashville Sunday School .. 10 a.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 Wednesday Evening: Assoc. Ministers are: Prayer Meeting .. 7 p.m. David & Kathleen Yeomans Rev. Viola Sampsel... REV. ROBERT G. TAYLOR Special Prayer for your needs �The Maple Valley New*. Nashville, Tuesday, July 28,1981 — Page 3 Williams family. Sweet Corn returning to Charlton Park Two of the most popular bluegrass bands in western Michigan will perform at Charlton Park, Sunday, August 2, when the Williams Family of Grand Rapids and the Sweet Com String Band of Kalamazoo return to the Thornapple Music Festival stage. The festival of bluegrass and country music will be highlighted by the ap­ pearance of the Red Clay Ramblers of Chapel Hill, N.C., a nationally acclaimed string band that has a dozen styles of music in its repertoire. The Williams Family started performing in the Grand Rapids area and soon became popular attractions at bluegrass festivals throughout western Michigan. Their show features bluegrass stan­ dards that require fast fingered fiddling, banjo and guitar work. The family’s ability to switch instruments and tight brother-sister harmonies give the group an en­ tertaining stage presence. Sweet Corn String Band has been performing in the Kalamazoo area since the For all your INSURANCE NEEDS See or Call... TERESA JONES late 196O’s and has also has grown to include much grown popular on the original material, in addition summer festival circuit. The to blues and jazz flavored band’s performance list numbers and Irish tunes. • includes appearances at They have released five Greenfield Village. albums since forming in Dual solos on the banjo and 1972. mandolin and special The Ramblers have toured numbers featuring the throughout the United^ hammered dulcimer provide States, Canada and Europe a lively hour of music. and even spent six months The Red Clay Ramblers singing and acting as part of will perform for two sets in the original cast of the offthe six hour show. Also Broadway hit “Diamond appearing will the the Lost Studs”, a musical based on World String Band, an old­ the life of Jessie James. time string band from Last fall.'the Red Clay Lansing, and the Dirk Rivers Ramblers appeared with the Band, a band that will Sweet Corn String Band in a change the pace of the show sellout concert at the by interjecting some pure Kalamazoo Center. country and progressive The seventh annual country music. Thornapple Music Festival Originally based in the takes place in the park’s string band traditions of the natural amphitheater, 1920’s and' 1930’s, the Red centered in an Historical Clay Ramblers repertoire Village of the late 1800’s. The Nashville native named temporary head of state mental health department C. Patrick Babcock, a Nashville native and former director of the Michigan Labor Department, has been named by Gov. William Milliken to temporarily replace Dr. Frank Ochberg as the top administrator of the state ’s Department of Mental Health. Babcock is the son of Ike and Phyliss Babcock who now reside in Hastings. Phyliss comments that the media refers to her son as a Hastings native, “but he was really born and 'raised in Nashville.” She said-Patrick attended school in Nashville through the seventh grade. The family then moved to Spring Lake and Patrick graduated from Muskegon Catholic Central High School. He received his bachelor’s degree from Western Michigan University and his master’s in sociology from Wayne State University. Babcock has held a number of governmental posts, including working as the Governor’s laison to the Legislature for four years. Prior to Ochberg’s resignation from the top mental health post, Babcock had recently been appointed deputy director of that department. From our readers — TRUMBLE AGENCY ^uto-Owners Insurance Vermontville Ph. 517-726-0634 or 726-0580 I’m writing a short note to express the happiness I have experienced in teaching and living in Maple Valley these past three years. I was laidoff at semester break January 16, 1981. I have since obtained a job in In­ diana, teaching high school math, and will be moving soon. Country Corners FLEA MARKET M-66 - STATE RD. OPEN: Thursday, Friday & Saturday 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., Sunday 1 to 6 p.m. • BOOKS ... BUY - SELL - TRADE • Stereo Speakers • Car Parts & Care • Handmade IRONWORK DISHES • CROCHETED ITEMS and GIFTS • GIFTS • DISCOUNT TOOLS • LAWN & GARDEN CARE and TOOLS • GROCERY ITEMS ... and much more! Indoor & Outdoor Spaces FOR RENT . I am going to miss this community and its people. I have met so many nice people. The students that I have taught, and the athletes that I have coached, have been nothing but enjoyment. We seemed to develop a mutual respect for each other. The contact with many parents was also fulfilling. I have really enjoyed past students stopping and talking. Many have kept saying they wish I could return, so do I. Many have kept asking if I had obtained a job. Their concern and supporthas made it easier to survive the period of unemployment. I hope I have done the students and athletes justice and I wish them the best of luck. Charles Tart, math, driver ed teacher The Williams Family of Grand Rapids will return to Charlton Park, Sunday, when they take the stage at the Thornapple Music Festival. They will be joined by the Red Clay Ramblers of Chapel Hill, N.C., Sweet Corn String Band of Kalamazoo, the Lost World String Band of Lansing and the Dirk Rivers Band of Grand Rapids. (Reminder photo) park also features a beach and recreation area, which includes nature trails, a boat launch and picnic areas. The Thornapple Music Festival is held as a fun­ draiser for the continuing development of the Historical Village at Charlton Park, operated by Barry County. The festival began in 1975 and was ex­ panded to two shows each summer in 1978. Tickets for the Thornapple Music Festival are $5 for adults, 50 cents for children under, 12 and free for preschoolers. No pets are permitted at the festival. Charlton Park is located five miles east of Hastings off M-79. Telephone (616) 945-3775. Styling for the Whole Family Irene’s Beauty Shop 204 W. Main St., Nashville Phone 852-9107 ATTENTION . . SENIOR CITIZENS!! N®W CHECKING with Daily Compounded INTEREST on Senior Citizens’ Accounts (60 years or over) Minimum balance requirement with return check service Minimum balance requirement CARD OF THANKS To all the dear people who remembered me with cards, calls, plants, flowers, gifts and, especially, prayers during my recent illness — my deepest appreciation. Your love and concern buoyed my spirits. A special thanks to Alice Boucher for helping in so many ways, and to Cathy Vessecchia for her in­ spirational ministry. May God richly reward you all. 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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. Mallei, 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 of the Washington - State Street intersection. But, before long, tragedy struck. “The M. E. Church was badly damaged by fire Monday forenoon,” advised the News that last week of November I860. “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 seveal 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 THE Village Hair Port^f.^2 Haircare for the entire family! Make an appointment with... JAN, JODI, or BARB Today 726-0257 726-0623 HOURS: 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. 470 E. Main, Vermontville 1 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 begin 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 News. “It is to be of Gothic style, the main part to measure 30 x 50 feet, with transepts 5 x 30, and classrooms projecting ten feet further, making ex­ treme ground measurements of 60 x 60 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 of the 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 wall§ 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 and 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 HAPPY BIRTHDAY TONY HUGS and KISSES, Did you see this one? 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. structure had been placed in a drying kiln on 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 Methodist ordered for their new steeple a 1,000 pound bell from the Buckeye Bell Foundry in Cincinnati. That same week, Elder Holler’s new grist mill went into operation. Temporary repairs had 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 was 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 to 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 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 occured at Thanksgiving time, 1931, when November 29th services followed the Thursday holiday. “A large congregation gathered Sunday at the Methodist Church to unite in a service of song and prayer and to celebrate the 50th anniversary of the church,” noted the News. The Methodisthad much to be thankful for. Maple Valley Athletic Boosters BINGO MAPLEWOOD SCHOOL Vermontville THURSDAYS ...7:00 p.m. Early Birds... 6:30 p.m. LTD LIMITED ARCTIE 9BDD wood burning furnace CHIMNEY SUPPLIES 8x8 8x12 BLOCKS......... *3.50 *4.05 LINERS (2 feet) *4.00 *5.75 “MAPLE VALLEY CONCRETE PRODUCTS (517)882-1900 South side of Nashville on M-66. �The Maple Valley News, Nashville, Tuesday, July 28,1981 — Page 5 Vermontville news By Esther Shepard Mr. and Mrs. Ray Dooling from Clinton, New Jersey, have spent to weeks with his mother, Mrs. Almira Dooling and their son Patrick, before their return, their daughter and son-in­ law, Mr. and Mrs. Donald x Marquardt joined them. Congratulations to Richard A. and Cindy Todd of Grand Ledge on the arriveal of Aaron Robert Todd, 7 lbs. 10 ozs., born July 7. Maternal grandparents are Norman (Lewis) and Betty Lautzenheiser of Charlotte, great­ grandparents, Lewis and Irene Lautzenheiser of Lansing. Paternal grand­ parentss are Richard and Louise Todd of Vermontville, great-grandparents , are •tor™Uj Odltah. 'ftt 'Robert obert and Helen Todd of ■ ™ Hagerr Road. Mrs. Mina Barnes has a great-great-great-grand niece Dana Leigh Parker Park of S’’M8!I Jh J niece, fe-C.fiSMI SMI J JJ J Victorville,-Calif., who was 1 We in® fehyl® 1 »ive a born May 24. She weighed 6 lbs. 10 ozs. The parents are Dennis and Chari Parker. Paternal grandpareents are Mrs. Alice Parker of Vermontville,-and Mr. and Mrs. Neil Parker of Rialto, Calif. Great-grandparents are Mr. and Mrs. Henry Joppee of Vermontville. Little Dana has a big brother Derch Joseph 5’£ years. Mrs. Barnes is our 100 year young lady, whose birthday will be August 17. We are sorry to hear of the death of a former resident, Mrs. Merton (Helen M.) Hager, 62, of Sunfield at a hospital in Grand Rapids, July 20. A past matron of the Eastern Star No. 161 of Mulliken, Mich., Helen is survived by her husband, Merton, two sons, Norman of Lake Odessa and Richard of Vermontville, her mother, Mrs. Golda Jackson, three sisters, Mrs. Hertha Franks of Mulliken, Hazel Cale of EATON COUNTY £^FARM AND HOME CALENDAR 4 July 25 - August 1 - EATON COUNTY 4-H FAIR. Thursday, August 6-7:30 p.m. 4-H Horse Bowl Practice, Kardel Hall, Charlotte Fairgrounds. Monday, August 10-8 p.m. 4-H Council, Kardel Hall, Charlotte Fairgrounds.. Thursday, August 13-7:30 p.m. 4-H Horse Development ® ®its Citt, Kardel Committee, K dl Hall, Hll, Charlotte Chltt Fairgrounds. Figd. Huswife. Monday, August 17-7:30 p.m. 4-H Fairboard Meeting, Fan­ Office, fairgrounds. Tuesday, August 18-7 p.m. 4-H Special Riding Association h lets Wsiflirij meeting, Kardel Hall. i»ikt August 17-20 - Eaton County Youth Camp, Barry County 4-H isnitdqg Camp, Hastings. (Reservations needed by August 13 at Nikin, Cooperative Extension office.) mtai Friday, August 21 - 8 p.m. 4-H Teen Get-Together, 4-H yrtr ifDOtedtbeJien Building, Charlotte Fairgrounds. TteMainfctbi August 24-27 - 4-H Livestock Expo, Michigan State ■ kit University Campus. Tuesday, August 25 - State 4-H Horse Show, Michigan State University. iESIfi Tuesday, August 25 - 4-H Rabbit Expo, Michigan State Bi site University. israi August 24-27 - 4-H Dairy Days, Michigan State University. BM August 26-27 - 4-H Poultry Expo, Michigan State University. rfjm feXas WMII August 26-27 - 4-H Veterinary Science Fair, Michigan State University. University ■HI.* Wednesday, August 26-9 a.m. State Shooting Sports fjriySri-ilM Tournament, Ingham Co. Conservation .Club. Saturday, August 29 - 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. 4-H Special Riding Association, “Go-A-Thon”, Camp Francis, Charlotte. “Cooperative Extension Service programs are open to all without regard to race, color, national origin or sex.” hrttUt kittlee ltdumit© ibjni^ Is your hair EXTRA DRY from all the Summer Sun ? Come in for a HAIR CONDITIONING! Makes your hair more manageable CALL TODAY Nancy’s Beauty Shop 157 S. MAIN, VERMONTVILLE — PHONE 726-0330 Sunfield, and Mrs. Hope Hart of Sunfield, two brothers, Harold of Sunfield, Hugh of Swartz Creek, Mich., and five grandchildren. Services were Thursday at Maples Fisher Funeral Home at Sunfield. Her husband Merton is the son of Ira and Ethel (Porter) Hager. Our condolence to the family. Remember the Sunshine Party, July 31, at 2 p.m. in the Griswald Room of the Congregational ongregaona Church, urc, honoring the community’s women who are 75 years or older. The first Sunshine Party was held July 27, 1938. Two former ministers, Rev. J. R. Stein and Rev. C. T. Wheaton, were responsible for implementing the idea. Our condolences were extended to Mrs. Bill (Sharon) Mason in the death of her step-father, Paul H. Corbin, 82, of 7085 Assyria Road, Nashville. He was born in Belmont, N.Y. A veteran of World War II, he served in the Army medical Corps., Mr. Carbin was a membe'r ofthe Congregational Church of Vermontville, and the National Lions Club and held membership in the Battle Creek Chapter No. 19, R&AM .and. the Vermontville Chapter 342 of the O.E.S. for several years while living in Battle Creek. He owned Carbin Orthopedic Center, retiringf in 1968. Nashville has been his home since 1959. Mr. Corbin is survived by his wife, the former Helen Conine Richmond; sons, Paul Jr. of Ohio, Charles and Robert of Battlb Creek, daughters, Mrs. Paul (Joyce) Onestack of West Middlesex, Pa,., and Mrs. Edward (Mary Lou) Woytdk of Willoughby, Ohio; the step-daughfer, Mrs. Bill (Sharon) Mason of Ver­ montville, and two sisters of Bath, N.Y. Services were held July 23, at 1 p.m. at Vogt Funeral Home. Mr. Carbin was a member of Battle Creek Commandery No. 33 Knights Templar, the Sabud Council No. 9 R.N.S.M. Masonic in Battle Creek, Saladin Shrine in Grand Rapids, Battle Creek Lodge No. 12 F&AM, the Gen. George Custer American Legion Post in Battle Creek, the Drill Corps Association of Battle Creek Knights Templar, the Chicken Lister Club of Lansing the Michigan Council of Thrice Illustrious Masters and the Ancient and Accepted Scottish Rite of Grand Rapids. CARD OF THANKS A big thank you to the i ambulance service for their | prompt and efficient response, to Dr. HicJfS, Dr. Schirmer and all the staff in L the emergency room at Pennock, also the nurses and all other personnel in I.C.U. and Three South for their care and concern while a patient there. Thanks again. Phyllis Gar linger Area 4-H’ers tour MMPA headquarters More than 70 4-H members and adult leaders from throughout Michigan headed for Michigan Milk Producers Association headquai >ers in Detroit for the 44th annual MMPA 4-H Milk Marketing Tour, July 7 and 8. Attending from this area were Tom Wing and Cathy Smith of Bellevue and John Hamilton from Charlotte. The tour, sponsored by MMPA in cooperation with the Michigan State University extension ser­ vice, is designed to give 4-H members more familiarity with milk marketing prcedures and the duties and operations of a dairy farmer cooperative. The 4-H members toured the MMPA Detroit office and visited Detroit Pure Milk Co. Elwood Kirkpatrick, MMPA president, and Jack Barnes, general manager, discussed the Association’s marketing and price bargaining efforts ancT its members services. Tour participants also attended a banquet at the Holiday Inn in suburban Southfield. In a problem-solving Come to the "Sunshine Party’, Friday The annual Sunshine Party p.m. in the village’s to honor all older women in’ Congregational Church. the Vermontville area The Sunshine Party has community will be held on been a sum mer event since it Friday (July 31) from 2-4 was organized in 1938. All area women are invited to Vermontville Historical Society to meet at Charlton Park Arrangements have been made to hold the summer picnic of the Vermontville Historical Society at • Charlton Park, Thursday evening, August 6, at 7 p.m. Following the potluck supper, there will be a • guided tour of three buildings — the Museum, Sixberry House, and the General Store. Other buildings will be open also. So that everyone will be sure of transportation, members and friends are asked to meet in front of the First Congregational Church between 6:15 and 6:30. Bring ,your own table service, drinks and a dish to pass. TOURNAMENT M.V. Athletic Boosters to sponsor dance . The Maple Valley Athletic . Boosters is sponsoring a dance for adults and high school students on Friday, July 31 from 8 to 12 p.m. at the high school. Music will be furnished by Hull. Prices: adults, $5 a couple, $3 single; students, $2.50 couple, $1.50 single. Refresh­ ments will be sold. Come and help support Maple Valley 1 Athletics. August 1 &2 Double Elimination - ’75 plus 2 balls Call S17-8S2-9S64 — NASHVILLE — Co-ed Slow Pitch TOURNAMENT August8&9 M.V. Co-op Nursery — *75.00... plus 2 balls Maple Valley Cooperative Nursery waiting list now being made for fall ’81 - ’82 sessions. Please contact Diana Kuempel, 852-9481. Call (517)852-9864 — NASHVILLE — VICTORIO MB 945-9554 Strainers tn Season i ■ ’■5°°0ff ; tion - Ads Action Ads attend this tea and program. Older women and former residents are especially urged to attend. Organizers of this year’s event are asking persons to notify or invite anyone who doesn’t know about the party. Hostesses are from the United Methodist and the Congregational churches which have always jointly sponsored the affair and alternate holding it in the two churches. * Martha Zemke, this year’s chairman, has a committee of Dorothy Carpenter, Louise Viele, Mary Fisher, Janice Ainsworth, and Hildred Peabody. ASA Men’s Slow Pitch ’ CAR PORCH SALE: 303 Reed, Nashville, Thurs. & Fri., July 30 & 31, 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. MOVING SALE: 3775 Mason Rd., Nashville. Turn north on Mason Rd. by Maple Valley High School to top of hill.'Furniture, dishes, toys, appliances, collectables, and more. Wednesday through Friday, July 29 through 31, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. session, the 4-H members divided into groups to discuss and solve situations like those confronting the board of directors of a dairy cooperative. Two of last year’s top tour participants, Michele Ackerman of North Adams and Jim McKiernan of Memphis, were session leaders. They chaired various sessions during the 2-day event. a MMPA is milk marketing cooperative owned and controlled by some 6?100 dairy farmers' throughout the state. REGULAR PRICE OF E i STRAINER I "(With this coupon (While Supply LastslJ^ ASHVILLE HARDWARE 105 N. Main SPORTING GOODS INC. Phone 852-0713 �The Mople Valley New*. Nashville, Tuesday, July 28,1981 — Page 6 M.V. 4-H’ers take honors at Barry County Free Fair Members of the Galloping Troubadours 4-H Club trotted home with honors from the Barry County Fair last week. From left are Kim Smith who received a •first for her horse notebook; Kathi (Sam) Hughes, 4-H leader; Linda Stienbrecher, outstanding notebook and Kim Bahs (left) received junior dairy showmanship honors. She is shown with other showmanship winners Bruce Welker, Lisa Kimmey, and Kim Javor. Dani Burg (left) of the Maple Grove Mavericks had the Grand Champion and the Reserve Champion Short Horn Female. Ellen Johncock is shown on the right with one of Dani's animals. Obituaries Paul 11. Corbin NASHVILLE - Mr. Paul H. Corbin, 82, of 7085 Assyria Rd., died Saturday, July 25 at Pennock Hospital. He was born January 15, 1899 in Belmont, New York, the son of Cardin and Estelle (Hasard) Corbin. He married Helen Conine Richmond September 5,1959 in Battle Creek. Mr. Corbin had been employed as an orthopedic technician. He served with the Army Medical Corp during W.W. II. He was a member of the Vermontville Congregational Church, Battle Creek Chapter 19 R & AM, Vermontville Chapter 340 OES, Nashville Lions Club, Battle Creek Commandry Chapter 33 K.T., Saladin Temple Shrine of Grand Rapids, Battle Creek Lodge No. 12 F&AM, and the American Legion of Battle Creek. He is survived by his wife, Helen, of Nashville; three sons, Paul Jr. of Ohio, Charles and Robert of Battle Creek; two daughters, Mrs. Paul (Joyce) Onestak of West Middlesex, Penn- sylvania, and Mrs. Edward (Mary Lou) Woitek of Willoughby, Ohio; one stepdaughter, Mrs. Bill (Sharon) Mason of Ver­ montville; ten grand­ children, two stepgrand­ children, four great grandchildren; two sisters, Mrs. Bertha Grossman and Mrs. Lena Leonard, both of Bath, New York. Services were held at 1:00 p.m. Tuesday, July 28 from the Vogt Funeral Home in Nashville. Rev. Dave Schreuder officiated. Burial was in Lakeview Cemetery, Nashville. Beautiful One & Two Bedroom Units MAPLE VALLEY ARMS EQUAL HOUSING OPPORTUNITY 106 Lentz Street Nashville, Michigan NOW ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS Rents based on individual income. Renters pay own gas and electric. Each unit includes stove, refrig­ erator, carpet and drapes. Phone 852-9628 or 852-0852 Nashville little league standings Girl’s Little League Nashville Auto Mace’s Pharmacy Irene’s Beauty Shop Carl’s Supermarket Boy’s Little League Reid’s TJ Farms Lacey No. 1 Maple Valley Imp. Nashville Hardware Lacey No. 2 8 3 1 7 3 1 56 2 10 5 12 5 11 3 2 2 2 3 1 07 0 Boy’s Pee Wee Keith Prong Maple Valley News purchases Builders 6 1 Lacey 5 2 Nashville hog at Barry Fair Village Inn Cafe 4 3 Power’s - 4 3 The Maple Valley News purchased a hog from a Carl’s Supermkt. 1 6 Nashville girl at the 4-H ana FFA livestock sale, held M.V. Jaycee’s 1 6 Friday during the Barry County Free Fair. Fred Jacobs, Wednesday, July 29, at News publisher, was at the sale and purchased a hog 7:30 p.m. at the sm,all from Deanna Hago, 5270 Assyria Rd., Nashville. The diamond at Fuller School animal weighed 180 lbs. and was sold for $1.90 lb. (Maple Valley News photo) there will be a game between Dave Hawkin’s girls pee wee team and Terry Kellogg’s M.V. women’s softball resultsboys pee wee team. They are The results of the Maple George’s 1; Carpenter’s Den going to try out a new type of softball, come over and Valley Women’s Softball 6, Steak House, 4; Ewings 7, Carl’s 4; Trumble’s 15, watch! The girls little league Association for July 14 and 21 teams and the boys "pee wee are: Baptist 12, Furlong’s Baptist 2; Furlong’s Variety teams are playing tour­ Variety 3; Big George’s 9, Bye. Home runs were hit by nament games this week, Carpenter’s Den, 7; Steak support your little players. House 9, Trumble’s 8; Dan’s Tammie Corkins, Linda Fillies 9, Carl’s 8; Ewings Tilley, Sandy Dent, Julie Bye. Barlow, Darlene Kirwin, Bany County Mental Dan’s Fillies 11, Big Judy Knol/ and Carmaine Health board meets Janousek. The regular monthly board meeting of Barry County Mental Health Services will be held Thursday, August 6, 1981 at 12:30 p.m. at Barry County Mental Health Conference Room. Any in­ terested person is invited to attend. (8-4) Maple Valley class of ‘71 Maple Valley Class of 1971 class reunion August 15. For information contact Kim Hansen, 852-0955. �' The Maple Valley News, Nashville, Tuesday, July 28,1981__Page 7 Hostetler-Feaster united in Nashville — From our readers — Dear Maple Valley Resident, Your Board of Education has agreed to have Lakewood Community Education through its adult education program offer high school completion, .advanced studies and enrichment classes. We accept this challenge to offer quality education programs for you seeking to improve yourself, you who want to graduate before your children, or you who want to better your sklls through the high school completion classes that will be offered at the Maple Valley High School in the evening or at Mead-O-Acres during the day. We offer you, through the advanced studies program held at Lakewood High School a chance to earn either high school com­ pletion credit or Davenport College credit. We welcome your suggestions for enrichment or leisure time classes you want offered or would like to teach. This fall adult education classes at Maple Valley and Lakewood offers you an opportunity, a possibility, for you to do something to help yourself and through your decision to come who knows who all may benefit. Gosh I hope to see many of you enrolled this fall. I’ll bet we’ll offer a class that will help you. Why not! Sincerely, Daryl Hartzler Lakewood & Maple Valley Egypt missions program at Peace and Quimby United Methodist Churches On Sunday, August 2, Joan (Bell) Hudson, of Reed City, will show slides and share her experiences as part of an 8-person Mission Tour to Egypt last November. TJiis will be during the morning worship hour at both PROFESSIONAL BUSINESS DIRECTORY LIMESTONE & MARL (Delivered and Spread) CRANEWORK • Drainage Ditches • Farm Ponds DARRELL HAMILTON Rt 3, NASHVILLE PM. 852-9691 FOR PROFESSIONAL INSURANCE PLANNING Call... THE HECKER AGENCY 225 N. MAIN - NASHVILLE PHONE 852-9480 VERMONTVILLE VILLAGE COUNCIL MEETINGS 1st 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! I churches. Peace Church is 9:15 a.m., and Quimby Church is 11:30 a.m. “A Nile Eight” will focus on what is being done to help wipe out disease, illiteracy and suffering in Egypt thru the Garbage Collectors PBrojieS ct; Ofld Fodlktsh H Foamme iloyf Beni Souef; and the Family Rural Planning and Development Project; and how the United Methodist Committee on Relief (UMCOR) is helping to provide a better life for many thousands of people who are existing in the most primitive and destitute living conditions. Both churches are located on M-79 between Nashville and Hastings and everyone is invited. Joan is a former Nashville area resident and is currently serving as Christian Global Concerns Coordinator with the West Michigan Confrence United Methodist Women. On Saturday, June 6, a double ring ceremony was held at the Nashville Baptist Church uniting Miss Lori Ann Hostetler and Mr. Michael Stephen Feaster in marriage. Lori is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. James Hostetler of Woodland and Michael is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Larry Feaster of Pekin, Illinois. Pastor Lester DeGroot, uncle of the groom, per­ formed the 1 p.m. ceremony before one hundred and seventy-five guests. The bride, escorted by her father, wore a gown of sheer organza over acetate taffeta with sheer front and back yokes fashioned in a Vshape, accented with delicate lace and appliques with additional accents of sequins and seed pearls. The skirt had a flounced hem which extended to form a chapel-length train and her fingertip veil, was edged in wide lace to match the lace on her gown. Her bouquet of flowers made of peach roses, white carnations and lily of the valley were attached to a white Bible forming a cascade. The maid of honor was the bride’s sister, Darlene Hostetler. The bridesmaid was Kathy Paul, sister of the groom. Special guests were the grandparents of the couple, Mr. and Mrs. Lewis Herzel of Woodland, Mrs. Edna Green completes truck training A Nashville man was among the graduates of the Truck Driver Training Program at Lansing Com­ munity College. Completing the complex, four week course of instruction, was Ernest P. Green, 202 Cleveland Street, Nashville, who passed an extensive road trip in excess of one thousand miles in addition to forty hours of classroom instruction. A certificate of completion was awarded in addition to the D.O.T. Certification at ceremonies on July 17, at the Fort Custer facility near Battle Creek, Michigan. Nashville UMC observes 100th anniversary The Nashville United Methodist Church will celebrate its 100th an­ niversary on Sunday, August 2. This celebration will be for both traditions, Methodist and Evangelical United Brethren. The church is cordially inviting all former pastors and other friends to be present on that day with Dr. Lawrence R. Taylor preaching in the morning at 9:45 a.m. A fellowship dinner will follow the morning services and Sunday school. 1* O’Brien to be featured in “America’s Outstanding Names and Faces Mark O’Brien, son of Mr. and Mrs. Pat O’Brien and grandson of Ethel Roberts of Vermontville, has been chosen to be featured in-the upcoming edition of “America’s Outstanding Names and Faces.” Mark was selected on the basis of outstanding achievement in scholastics, academics, athletics and other extra-curricular and community activities. Fewer than one percent of all American high school and college students satisfy these select criteria and are so honored. Hostetler of Mason; Mr. and Mrs. Charles Forbes and Mrs. Mary Feaster, all of Pekin, Illinois. The flower girl was threeyear-old Elizabeth Bauman, niece of the bride. The ring bearer, Brock Hostetler, nephew of the bride, is also three years old. The best man was Randy Feaster, brother of the groom, from Pekin, Ill. Ken Smith, friend of the groom from Peoria, Ill., was groomsman. The four brothers of the bride, Roger Hostetler of Edwardsburg, Mich.; Rolland Hostetler of Lake Odessa; Bruce Hostetler of Kennett, Mo.; and Brent Hostetler of Middleton, Mich, served as ushers. Mr. and Mrs. David Bauman, sister and brother­ in-law of the bride were master and mistress of ceremonies. Mrs. Jan Cooper ac­ companied the soloists Neil Johnson, Mrs. Martha Van Engen, and Mrs. Janet DeGroot, aunt of the groom. Assisting were Miss Karen Bishop of Woodland, friend of the bride, Brian Hostetler, nephew of the bride, Brock DeGroot, cousin of the groom, Miss Mary Van Reenen of Grand Rapids,* Miss Melody Hart of Hastings, Miss Diane Huff­ man of Nashville, and Miss Connie Mire of Charlotte, all friends of the bride. The buffet luncheon, served at the reception, was catered by Mrs. Viola Cunningham of Lake Odessa. -­ After a short honeymoon, the newlywed couple are now residing at 1008 Harrison Avenue, Apartment 6A, Dyer, Ind. 46311. Post Scripts: Showers ware given by Mrs. Kathy Paul of Pekin, Ill.; Mrs. Julia Bauman of Jackson, Mrs. Kathy Hostetler of Edwardsburg, and Miss Darlene Hostetler of Woodland; and Miss Melody Hart, Miss Ann Mater, both of Hastings, and ATTENTION... ladies of the Nashville Baptist Church. The groom’s parents hosted the rehearsal supper for approximately forty-five people at the Sveden House in Lansing the night before the wedding. Another reception was held in the Union Hall, Pekin, Ill. on June 13 for relatives and friends there who could not make it to Michigan. PARENTS of Maple Valley Cooperative Nursery General Membership Meeting ... Tuesday, August 4... at 7:00 p.m. at... Nursery School 210 Washington St., Nashville PLEASE ATTEND! NOTICE of Public Hearing Nashville Zoning Board of Appeals Thursday, August 6,1981, at 7 P.M. Nashville Community Center PURPOSE: Frank Cooper Is requesting a special use permit and a variance in order to place a mobile home on property located north of the Nazarene Church on Fuller Street. The specific property description is west V», southwest !4, southeast %, section 35, range 37 west, north of the Michigan Central Railroad. This property is zoned R-l residential. Shallot A. Sours, Secretary Nashville Zoning Board of Appeals HOURS: 9 A.M. - 5:30 P.M. Monday thru Saturday X 207 Main St., Nashville 852-0845 X COMPARE AND SAVE! for theQ morefcil stubborn acneBI pimples g Oxy 10 Vaseline Vaseline Acne ne Medicine 1 oz. Intensive Care Lotion 10 oz. cyf|Q$ 2 29 Cutex Clearasil Polish Remover Acne Medicine 1 oz. Tube $209 Visine Barnes-Hind Reach siting Solution, 2 oz. Cleaning & Soaking i Solution, 4 oz. Titan, 30 ml. Toothbrush Visine Eye Drops 1/2 oz. Clip & Save ■■■■■■■■ ■ COUPON DEVELOPING & PRINTING your choice 9 $2’ Than " ■"1 Color Print Film (C-41 process only) I 12 exposure rol 20 exposure rol 24 exposure rol ■ ■" 7 2.97 3-47 PROCESSING Guaranteed Film Developing I I 20 exposure slides, $4 47 regular 8 or Super 8mm movies ..... ■■■ ■ Limit one roll with this coupon. Offer expires Aug. 3/81 I I I �The Maple Valley News, Nashville, Tuesday, July 28, 1981 — Page 8 Eaton County adults to team wilderness survival skills Eaton County older youths and adults who want to learn more about wilderness survival should take ad­ vantage of the opportunity to participate in the 4-H Challenge wilderness ad­ venture training programs, says Connie Green, 4-H Program Assistant. Through the 4-H Challenge program, participants learn a variety of skills, including climbing and moun­ taineering, hiking apd back­ packing, canoeing, cross­ country skiing, orienteering, and wilderness cooking and survival. County residents interested in becoming part of the Challenge program and after training serving as group leaders for youth, should sign up now. The 4-H Challenge leader orientation session will be held September 18-20, 1981 at Kettunen Center, the state’s 4-H leader training facility near Cadillac.' Anyone wanting to become a Challenge leader must attend the orientation session and seven additional weekend intensive training on SWIMMING POOLS A IN THE , e A county! 1 DO IT-VWRSELFERG > Th*. EASIEST POOLS Install!" Financing Available! ACOffiA inc — MINUTES OF REGULAR MEETING — The regular meeting of the Nashville Village Council held July 9, 1981 at 6:00 p.m. at the Community Center sessions, pass a com­ in Nashville was called to order by President Harold prehensive written test and Christiansen. Present Babcock, Frith, Fueri, Rizor, take a Red Cross first aid Tobias, and Hughes. course. Sgt. Genb Koetje gave the police report for the “Because Challenge month of June, 1981. leaders will be involved in The minutes of the last regular meeting were read high adventure situations and be responsible for and approved. Motion by Hughes, supported by Tobias to adopt youngsters participating in wilderness outings, they partial payment estimate No. 5 on Contract No. 1, must be prepared,” Ms. collection. Dunigan Bros. Amount owed, $119,706.10, Green points out. “After amount retained $11,970.61, amount due $107,735.49. completing all the training, Project 45% complete. Services rendered from June 1 Challenge leaders become through June 30. All ayes. Motion carried. certified and are qualified to Motion by Hughes, supported by Tobias to adopt take youths on wilderness partial pay estimate No. 4 on Contract No. 2 - Lift adventures. It is^ worth all Stations, Dunigan Brothers for services rendered June the hard work and studying 1 - June 30, project 58% complete. Amount owed if you like the challenge of $6,536.20, amount ret. $522.90, amount retained due the out-of-doors,” she adds. $1,953.30, amount due $7,966.60. All ayes. Motion To be eligible for the 4-H carried.. I Challenge certification Motion by Hughes, supported by Tobias to adopt program, applicants must be partial pay estimate No. 7 on Contract No. 3 - Treat­ at least 21 years old. Young ment - Normco for services rendered June 1 - June 30 people aged 16-20 years may project 55% complete. Amount owed $164,463.04, become associate leaders, amount retained $13,157.04, amount retained differ­ who must be accompanied by a certified adult leader ence $2] ,056.23, amount due $172,362.23. All ayes. when taking a group of Motion carried. Motion by Hughes, supported by Fueri to submit youngsters on a Challenge outing. Training for both partial pay request No. 11 (271 Form) to. E.P.A., leader types is identical.. D.N.R., D.N.R., and and Fm.H.A. Fm.H.A. for for $245,833.00 $245,833.00 for for the the month month of of Eaton County residents June. All ayes. Motion carried. Motion by Hughes, supported by Babcock to pay interested in signing up for the 4-H Challenge leader Williams & Works for service rendered through May certification program should 31, 1981 on project No. 85676, 85677 and 85829 for a contact Connie Green, at the total of $22,008.96. All ayes. Motion carried. Eaton County Cooperative Bids were submitted on pavement work for Village Extension Service office, or Streets. Motion by Hughes, supported by Frith to call 543-2310 or 645-2351. accept the bid from Spartan Asphalt to pave Chapel, Center Court and Sunset for a cost of $11,018.20. All ayes. Motion carried. Motion by Hughes, supported by Rizor to accept the bid from Reith Riley for proposal A, Washington St. EARN $4.87 HOUR:. We need assistance in from Lentz to Main cost $20,676.10, proposal C evaluating and responding to Washington Street from Main west 265 feet, cost daily work reports submitted $3,318. Proposal D - paid on South side of the Com­ munity Center cost $410.00. Ayes, Hughes, Tobias, by our field agents throughout the state. No Frith, Babcock and Tobias. Naye, Fueri. Motion experience necessary; paid carried. training program; work full Motion by Fueri, supported by Hughes to have or part-time at home. For Dunigan Brothers pave a 5 foot by 1,680 foot bicycle information send self­ path on Reed Street from Lentz Street to Carl’s Market addressed, stamped en­ at a cost of $9,000.00. All ayes. Motion carried. velope 9!6 inches long to Meeting recessed at 7:25 p.m. for a public hearing AWGA, Dept. E, Box 49204, on the sewer project. Atlanta, GA 30359. Action-Ads 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 726-0088 WEVE GOT THE ABILITY, THE EXPERIENCE AND THE EQUIPMENT TO SERVE YOU BESTI 6459 ALLEGAN RD. Nashville Village Council VERMONTVILLE, MICHIGAN STATE LICENSE NO. 1612 State 4-H rabbit and poultry expos planned by Mary Warren, Summer Program Assistant On August 25, at Demonstration Hall on Michigan State University campus, 4-H rabbit mem­ bers from around the state will be competing in the State 4-H Rabbit Expo. The members, ages 9-19, may take part in any or all of the sx es Thee six coes contest areas. contest areas cover live judging meat type rabbits, live judging rabbits for fur rabbit science projects, demonstrations* and public speaking, fitting and showmanship (must use own rabbit) and breed iden­ tification and fur quiz. On August 26 and 27, also in Demonstration Hall at MSU, the 4-H poultry members, ages 9-19, will be competing in the state 4-H Poultry Expo. The poultry contests range from fun events such as chicken flying and egg throwing, to chicken and turkey barbecuing, live pullet judging, carcass judging, egg grading, egg preparation demonstrations, fitting and showmanship and the poultry show. Members must supply their own birds for the chicken flying, fitting and showmanship, and the poultry show. Any 4-H rabbit or poultry member interested in taking part, or with questions on these events, should contact the Eaton County Cooperative Extension before August 5 ( 543-2310 or 645-2351). Action - Ads YARD SALE: 510 N. Main St., Nashville. Also new patchwork quilts, July 31, 9 to 5. SEPTIC TANK CLEANING: Approved by Michigan Department of Health. Call Menzo Howe, Charlotte. . Phone 543-0173. (ifn)........ Meeting resumed at 9:20 p.m.. , The following bills were presented and motion by Tobias, supported by Rizor that they be allowed and orders drawn on Treasurer for the same. All ayes. Motion carried. GENERAL STREET DEPARTMENT Michigan Bell........... 55.12 ' Consumers Power (hall) .. 62.88 Cons. Power (st. Ights.).. 898.92 Carl’s Markets 36.67 Mace Pharmacy.................. 4.77 Cadillac Overall Sply.......... 5.65 Hastings Com. Printers .. .34.02 Nashville Hardware.. .13.03 Kelley's Store........... .... 4.95 Master Addresser Co 21.31 Maple Valley News.. 133.98 Hometown Lumber Yard . 403.92 Nashville Hardware.. 9.78 Municipal Supply..... 109.85 Reith Riley Const. Co'...... 110.16 GARACE AND EQUIPMENT Michigan Bell :..36.18 Consumers Power ........... 45.35 Carl’s Markets 26.15 M.V. Concrete Products .180.55 Mace Pharmacy.................. 2.52 Nashville Hardware......... 18.31 Kelley's Store...................... 4.67 Todd Automotive 15.92 Jack Doheny Supplies ..... 14.87 Sweepster, Inc.................. 245.70 Kent Oil Co........... .....439.43 Jack Green.......... ... -.45.00 Farmers Gas & Oi ........ 8.50 Matthews Distributing___ 10.43 M.V. Implement...... ..9.82 The Hecker Agency. 13.00 PARKSAND UBRARY POLICE DEPARTMENT Michigan Bell.............. Mace Pharmacy.......... Kent Oil Company...... LDS Office Supply........ General Electric.......... ..32.72 ... 7.00 300:77 ..30.89 ...13.20 WATER AND SEWER Michigan Bell (Water) . . 20.20 Michigan Bell (Sewer) . . 27.20 Cons. Power (water)) ... 285.35 Cons. Power (sewer). 151.82 Hastings Com. Printers ... 31.18 Nashville Hardware......... 13.27 Kelley's Store .................... 9.82 Hometown Lumber Yard .. 33.21 Municipal Supply............ 672.28 W.S. Ddrley&Co................ 15.00 Williams 8 Works............ 368.11 Haviland Products........... 143.50 Purity Cylinder Gases ..... 28.65 Hach ................................... 122.52 U.S. Postmaster................ 76.50 Pleasant Telephone Answering..... .11.00 Lonny Kienutske (phone calls).. .11.16 Nashville Hardware. .6.57 Kent Oil Company r. 40.00 Hometown Lumber Yard ... 5.42 President Christiansen called a public hearing to be held July 23, 1981 at 6:45 p.m. to redistribute Revenue Sharing Funds. Meeting to be held at the Community Center inJ4ashville. Motion by Rizor, supported by Hughes to pay the quarterly payment to the Lakeview Cementery Board of $350.00. All ayes. Motion carried. Motion by Rizor, supported by Hughes to pay the quarterly payment to the Nashville, Maple Grove, Castleton Fire Board of $1,900.00. All ayes. Motion carried. Motion by Rizor, supported by Tobias to allow Change order No. 1 on Contract No. 3 $61,710.55 for additional stone for erosion control on receiving ponds on new sewer project. All ayes. Motion carried. Motion by Hughes, supported by Tobias to adjourn, -meeting adjourned at 10:50 p.m. Harold Christiansen, President Date: July 23, 1981 Susan M. Corkwell, Clerk - MINUTES OF SPECIAL MEETING A special meeting of the Nashville Village Council held July 15, 1981 at 7:00 p.m. at the Village Hall was called to order by President Harold Christiansen. Present, Hughes, Babcock, Fueri, Tobias, Rizor and Frith. Purpose of the special meeting was to adopt change orders on the new sewer project and to discuss the CETA job program. Motion by Hughes, supported by Tobias to hire Steve Beardslee for 12 weeks through the on the job training program through CETA, with CETA reimburs­ ing the Village for half of his wages. All NAYES. Motion defeated. X Motion by Tobias, supported by Fueri to adopt change order no. 2 on Contract No. 3. Yes, Babcock, Tobias, Fueri, Frith, Hughes. No, Rizor. Motion carried. Motion by Hughes, supported by Frith to adjourn, meeting adjourned at 7:55 p.m. Harold Christiansen, President s' Date: July 23, 1981 Susan M. Corkwell, Clerk Public Auction! LOCATED: at 704 Gragg Street, Nashville, Michigan, on... MONDAY,,, AUGUST 3,1981 Beginning at... 1:00 P.M. • HOME FURNISHINGS Speed Queen wringer washer Small appliances 10 Ft. (odder Hoever vocuum cleaners Desk and chair Electric drill Iren kettle end fry pans Smell stands Kitchon cabinet Wall mirrors Sofa bed Double bed with springs Treadle sowing machine I mattress Rugs and pads Dropleof stand Miscellaneous dishes 8 cookware Throw rugs Sewing star Dining room suite Base cabinet Living room choirs Miscellaneous lamps Trunks Large dictionary Luggage lawn and garden tool* Pictures Baskets and crates, Books ' Electric he<M«r Pressure cooker Clothes bars Electric fens Tool chest Typewriter Tool box Fruit jars Wooden boxes Table radio Ironing board , Pressed back choir Bedding lawn chairs Smell vise Like now gas range Wrenches Hand tools Step ladder Coffee and end tables Roaster Lawn cart Garden cultivator TERMS—Cash * lantern Just lots of other collectables Not responsible for accidents day of sale or items after sold. MARGARET SACKETT owner ------auctioneers-realtors____ William J. Stanton * Steven E. Stanton PHONE Vermontville, Michigan (517) 726-0181 JJur aim as Auctioneers and Realtors is |0 please both Buyers and Sellers �Tractor driving, science exhibits, horse show highlight state fair youth contests Entries for the 1981 Michigan State Fair’s Youth Division contests are being submitted in record num­ bers, reports Bob McLachlan, the Fair’s Supervisor of Agriculture, Livestock and Youth Exhibits. Last year’s Fair featured more than 2800 A weekly report from - ERNEST NASH State Representative swuce’iirJwi acne > T)ta t .TiajlrM I^Kjed*® *® jfca. ctaf.iW®* STATE GOVERNMENT SHRINKING - The state civil service work force dropped 9.5 percent in the past year, from 70,737 in June of 1980 to 64,080 in June of 1981. Most of those workers who lost their jobs were clerical and blue­ collar employees, and officials said the savings were close to $160 million. BUCKLE UP BABIES - Beginning January 1, drivers who do not provide children under 4 years with suitable passenger restraint systems will face a $10 fine. Drivers cited need only to purchase a child safety car seat prior to their court date, and the fine will be waived. Child deaths in auto accidents could be cut by 90 percent, according to the Michigan Association for Traffic Safety. MENTAL HEALTH HEAD RESIGNS - Dr. Frank M. Ochberg, director of Michigan’s embattled Department of Mental Health, will resign his $64,200 a year post on August 1. Ochberg has come under fire for his administrative skills and the controversial community placement of patients, the trademark and centerpiece of his mental health policy. Ochberg, a nationally-prominent psychiatrist, will continue to work for the Department as a consultant, while deputy director Patrick Babcock will assume the directorship until a permanent replacement can be found. GOV. SIGNS BILLS - Gov. Milliken has signed h number of bills into law recently, including an increase in state water and air surveillance fees. While the fees have now been doubled, industries will not have to pay state inspectors after 1984, when the state will pay for water and air quality inspections. Also signed was a bill prohibiting the transport of loaded firearms in motor vehicles, a school program to examine children for possible spinal disorders, and a new law which requires that hospitals be licensed by the state every 2 years, rather than annually. COUNTY FAIR, FESTIVALS, AND FUN - County fairs open this week in Eaton, Arenac, Gladwin, Ingham, Ottawa, St. Clair, Iosco, Sanilac, Huron and Ontonagon Counties; the Coast Guard Festival in Grand Haven runs from July 27 Aug. 1; St. Joseph has the Harvest Festival, July 29-30, followed by the Venetian Festival, July 31 - Aug. 2. Harbor Days in Elk Rapids run July 31 - Aug. 2, and the Scan­ dinavian Ethnic Festival in Hart Plaza, Detroit is July 31 Aug. 2. August 1 also marks the opening day of the Water Festival in St. Clair, the Polish Festival in Boyne Falls, and the Hungarian Festival in Burton. New 235 Level-Action Disks New models, featuring wider working widths and 71/4-inch blade spacing, cover and mix every inch of your soil Six new sizes of the popular 235 Disk let you stretch your tillage productivity. Two new disks are available with multipurpose 9-inch spacing: 27-foot 1 -inch or 30-foot 1-inch. Or for the superior incorporation possible with 71/4-inch spacing, select one of four new 235s from 20-foot 8-inch to. 29-foot 6-inch. G«W Sales 1138 Fourth Street Lake Odessa, Michigan Ph.616-374-8835 youth exhibits from all over Michigan. Contests with an August 1st entry deadline run the gamut from swine breeding, milking shorthorn showmanship and the largest muskmelon to best post card collection, poncho knitting and jelly roll making. The Youth Division’s horse show contests had a July 20th deadline. According to McLachlan, approximately 85 percent of those entries were received within a 5-day period. The Canadian postal strike, he added, has cur­ tailed the number of entries received from Canada, an important source of horse exhibitors. A record number of entries have been received for the youth science show to be held in the Coliseum Concourse. Approximately^ 100 exhibitors will display their project during the Fair’s August 28 - September 7 run. A new youth event at the 1981 Fair is a tractor-driving contest sponsored by Future Farmers of America (FFA). Contestants will be judged on their ability to maneuver tractors through an obstacle course set-up in the Coliseum. The contest is open to FFA members in the 9th - 12th grades. Returning is the Division’s Ladies Lead Class, which is a combination fashion and sheep show. Contestants lead their sheep around the Judging Arena while modeling wool clothing they’ve tailored themselves. For entry information, write the Entry Department, State Fairgrounds, Detroit 48203, or call (313) 368-1000. The nation’s oldest state fair, the Michigan State Fair is administered by the Michigan Department of Natural Resources. In ad­ dition to its regular mix of free headline entertainment, a giant midway and hun­ dreds of edibles,the 1981 Fair will showcase a major new attraction: “Agriculture’s Amazing Acre” — a oneacre, hands-on exhibit sponsored by several of the state’s agricultural and commodity groups. Admission to the 1981 State Fair is $4, with children 11 and under admitted free when accompanied by an adult. Action - Ads BARN PAINTING: Metal roofs, roofing, and general contracting. Low prices. Free estimates. Call 726­ 0463, Vermontville or 627­ 5157, Grand Ledge. (8-4) rent a Motor home: By day or week. Have campers also. $100 deposit will hold for your date. Call Meek’s Vacation Rental, 945­ 9101, Hastings. (9-29) ACTION-ADS Ph. 945-9554 Friends in high places It's not every day that a fellow gets to meet his heroes. But an aspiring astro­ naut, young Michael Wolpe — shown center with his father, Cong. Howard Wolpe (D-Delta Twp.) — greets two of his: Cmdr. John Young (left) and Pilot Robert Crippen of NASA's first Space Shuttle flight. The astronauts were reporting on their historic Columbia space mission before the House Science and Technollogy Committee, of which Cong. Wolpe is a member. photo supplied) Elm free pest can invade homes — by Allen P. Krizek, County Extension Director Homeowners with Siberian, American or Chinese elm trees in their yard should check the trees for a pest that is now active in the Mid-Michigan area. , According to the Eaton County Cooperative Ex­ tension Service, the larvae of the Elm Leaf Beetle (yellow with black stripes - about Vz inch long) are actively feeding and skeletonizing the leaves of elm. The feeding injury weakens trees, making them susceptible to attack by other insects and diseases. Soon the larvae will pupate and change into an adult beetle (black with yellow stripes) that also feed on elm trees, but can invade the home in search of over­ wintering sites. The beetles enter buildings through loose fitting screens, doors, cracks in the siding or attic vents. The migration of large numbers of adult beetles into an attic causes great con­ cern to homeowners. However, these beetles are Eaton Community groups directory now available — A directory giving the names of contact persons and a listing of adult com­ munity groups in Eaton County is available from the Cooperative Extension Service, 126 N. Bostwick in Charlotte. The directory lists eleven countywide groups, 13 Bellevue groups, 42 Charlotte groups, 9 Dimondale groups, 24 Eaton Rapids 'groups, 21 Grand Ledge groups, 7 Mulliken groups, 11 Olivet groups, 12 Potterville groups, 6 Sunfield groups and 14 Vermontville groups. Interested persons may purchase a directory at the Cooperative Extension Office, or inquire at the Extension booth at the Eaton County 4-H Fair. only a nuisance and cause no structural damage. Control of the elm leaf beetle by homeowners is not always feasible. Many mature elms are too large for homeowners to treat with small garden sprayers. One alternative is to have the infested tree treated in early June by a commercial tree service with either ^foliar or soil applied treatment. The other alternative is not to spray at all, since elm leaf beetle does not directly cause tree death. Many trees can survive annual attacks by the pest without suffering appreciably. In cases where controls are not applied, proper fertilization and frequent deep waterings during day periods will help minimize tree stress due to elm leaf beetle feeding. Homescan be protected by caulking cracks in exterior and interior house walls and by keeping screens in good repair. Just fl few days left — GREAT SAVINGS on our I July Flyer b SALE HURRY IN! HOMETOWN YOUR FULL SERVICE LUMBER YARD DELIVERING - PLANNING ESTIMATING-SAVING g Call and Compare...852-O882 In Nashville -1 block Eost on the frocks’ Auto Service CENTER QUALITY WORKMANSHIP TRANSMISSION REPAIRS BODY & BUMP SERVICE WHEEL ALIGNMENT & BALANCING • TUNE-UPS & MUFFLERS • MAJOR OVERHAULS •BRAKES • • • • like Trowbridge Service 130 S. Main St., Vermontv'He - Ph. 726-0569 �Th* Maol* Valiev News Nnshvlll* Tuesdav Julv28. 1981 —Paae 10 Maple Valley youth start farming ventures At Kelley's Variety store, shoppers could stock up on summer clothing at sale prices or put a doll in the lay-away for Christmas giving. Mace Pharmacy customers were offered savings on a variety of items from sunglasses to Christmas ornaments. The event was sponsored by the Nashville Chamber of Commerce. Christmas in July, from from donors to the fund, was on Irene Goodnoe, Mr. and Mrs. display for the Chamber’s Gaylord Gray, Irene Hamp, Christmas in July sidewalk and Geneva Brumm. sale last Saturday. Contributions from per­ Most recent contributors sons who have not yet made to the fund are Ken and Betty donations will still be Meade, Helen Balch, Mr. gratefully accepted. To and Mrs. Kenneth Gardner, make a contribution, contact Lena Reppert, Lawrence Eloise Wheeler at Security and Polly Gray, Harold National Bank or Dave Mace Willits, Bill and Laurie Kipp, at Mace Pharmacy. BARRY COUNTY EXTENSION SERVICE CALENDAR of EVENTS Although they are still students at Maple Valley High School, John Mater, Jr. and Tim Tobias aren’t waiting until they are older to start into farming. The two are busy in individual farming efforts on their father’s farms. John, son of Mr. and Mrs. John Mater, Sr., is farming with his dad on their sheep and crop farm located north of Nashville on East State Road. John, who will be a senior in high school, has started his own sheep herd and now owns 14 head of breeding animals and lambs. He is involved in the general feeding and care of his sheep and has also developed skills such as docking, castrating, shearing, dipping, and trimming feet. An active member of the Maple Valley Future Far­ mers Association, John will be serving as chapter vice­ president for the coming year. He will be showing his sheep at fairs this summer. With FFA, he has par­ ticipated in seeds sales, leadership contests, com­ mittee work, and on the FFA livestock judging team which has earned a silver award at the state contest for the past two years. John earned a silver proficiency award in sheep production at the 1981 State FFA convention. Tim is the son of Ron and Carol Tobias. He is farming with his dad on their dairy, beef, and crop farm, located north of Nashville on M-66. Tim is building his own beefherd and presently owns 16 head of cattle. He plans to show his beef cattle at fairs this summer. From his projects, Tim has learned how to select A.l. sires, fill-out registration papers, feed vitamin supplements, in addition to the usual skills involved in feeding and caring for his animals. He is an active member of the Maple Valley FFA too and will serve as chapter president for 1981412. He has participated on the land laboratory, committee work, and on the FFA award winning livestock judging team. Tim’s accomplishments earned him a gold proficiency award in beef production at the 1981 State FFA Convention. Accident, from front being discovered by Richard Varney of Nashville, one of the persons who launched a search for Pierce after his mother became worried by his failure to return home. Jim was transported by Nashville Ambulance first to Pennock and then to Blodgett. At the time of this report, relatives say Pier­ ce’s neck is broken and until swelling subsides doctors cannot determine if there will be permanent paralysis. Serving our country Timothy H. Clay Pvt. Timothy H. Clay, son of Mr. and Mrs. Harold Clay July 28 - Sign-up meeting for Dairy Days and Livestock of 315 W. Howe Ave., Lan­ Expo participants, 7:30 p.m., Extension Office, Hastings. sing, Mich., has completed July 28 - Plant Maintenance Symposium, 9 a.m., Hor­ an Army tank turret repair ticulture Building, MSU, East Lansing (reservtions due by course at Aberdene Proving July 20). Ground, Md. July 28-30 - Wisconsin Farm Progress Days, Appleton, Wis. ' Students learned to per­ August 2 - Barry County 4-H Family Get-together, Com­ form maintenance on the munity Camp and Pool, 2403 Iroquois Trail, Hastings; 1-5 mechanical, electrical and p.m., eat at 2 p.m. hydraulic components of the August 3 - MAEH Council, Executive Board 1:30 p.m.; Full armament installed in tanks Council 2 p.m., Extension Office, Hastings. and other combat vehicles. August 5 - 4-H Livestock Developmental Committee, 8 p.m. His wife, Tammy, is the August 7 - Annual Holstein Field Day, Gene VanRhee Farm, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Drenth. Ronald Grider of 10512 Nash­ August 8 - Red and White Field Day, Conklin. ville Highway, Vermontville. John Mater Jr. has started his own sheep herd and now owns 14 head of breeding animals and lambs. (photos supplied) Tim Tobias is building his own beef herd and presently owns 16 head of cattle. Chairman named for St. Jude’s Bike-A-Thon continued from front stitution opened its doors to the public in 1962 to combat catastrophic diseases which affect our children. St. Jude’s is non-sectarian, non discriminatory and com­ pletely free of charge to all patients. At St. Jude, scientists and physicians are working side by side seeking not only better means of treatment, but also the cause, cure, and prevention of these terrible killers. All findings and in­ formation gained at St. Jude’s are shared freely with doctors and hospitals the world over. Thanks to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, children who have leukemia, hodgkins disease, sickle cell anemia, and other child killing diseases now have a better chance to live. The funds raised in the Bike-A-Thons this summer will assure the continuation of the life giving work at the hospital. The concern which Mrs. Taylor has for the work being performed at St. Jude is greatly appreciated, and the children hope that the citizens of Nashville will support the upcoming BikeA-Thon whole-heartedly. Price of milk soars at Barry Fair You’d see a smile on Rodney Pennock’s face every day if he could sell his milk for as much as he paid for a gallon from the grand champion dairy cow at the Barry County Free Fair. Pennock, who operates Mari-Way Farms, south of Nashville, paid $225 for the gallon. The bidding for the milk took place during the 4-H and FFA livestock auction, Friday afternoon. Money from the gallon will be donated to the 4-JI Dairy Development Committee. Owner of the grand champion cow was Bruce Welker of 12164 100th St., Alto. Kim Cairns holds the gallon of milk from the grand champion dairy cow which was purchased by Rodney Pennock (center) of Nashville for $225. The milk came from the cow of Bruce Welker, 12164 100th St., Alto. The money will be donated to the 4-H Dairy Develop­ ment Committee. '(Maple Valley News photo) �the Most Beautiful Day of ^our bife start with the finest WEDDING STATIONERY choose from our selection of WEDDING INVITATIONS » WEDDING ANNOUNCEMENTS • THANK YOU CARDS • RECEPTION CARDS • NAPKINS • WEDDING MATCHES • ACCESSORIES Sample books may be taken out overnight for selection at your convenience reminder Phone 945-9554 Hastings �The Maple Valley News, Nashville, Tuesday, July 28,1981 — Page 12 A BARRELFUL OF VALUES Johnny's 160 S. 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Box A, Nashville, Michigan Phone 945\ -9554 (Hastin 1gs) The Maple Valley News, Vol. 110-No. 9-Tuesday, August 4, 1981 Search for Nashville's ‘Harvest Queen’ is launched By Susan Hinckley The search for Nashville’s 1981 Harvest Queen was launched last week with the mailing of nomination forms to over 50 local businesses, churches and organizations. Potential sponsors who may have been missed in the mailing are urged to contact Susan Corkwell, chairperson of the queen contest, at 852­ 9544. Sponsors will be respon­ sible for furnishing a brief biographical sketch on their candidate plus a photo suitable for publication, and for setting out penny-vote collection canisters in their own places of business. While the canisters may be circulated in person, they are not to be left at any other than the sponsoring store. Each sponsor' has the responsibility for weekly tabulation of their own candidate’s collection and for turning those proceeds into Mrs. Corkwell at Village Hall each Friday. Queen candidates must be at least 18 years of age; cannot be a high school student; and must have a Nashville mailing address. Deadline for filing nominations, which includes a $5 fee, is 5 p.m. Friday, August 7. <• Vote canisters may be set out at 9 a.m. Monday, August 10. The Harvest Queen contest is under direction of the Riverside Recreational Development Corp., spon­ sors of Nashville’s upcoming Sept. 18-19 Harvest Festival. In the past three years, the Harvest Queen race has proved to be a major moneymaker for the RRDC, a volunteer organization dedicated to building ball diamonds and other com­ munity recreational facilities on the banks of the Thornapple River, west of Nashville’s business district. To raise funds for this project, the RRDC in 1978 revived Nashville’s now 75 year old tradition of staging an annual Harvest Festival at suhnmer’s end. Events slated for this year’s celebration are ex­ pected to include a Harvest Run, parade, talent show, produce contest, arts and crafts show, etc. The identity of the 1981 Harvest Queen will not be revealed until Friday evneing, Sept. 18, during a Main Street stage show. Coronation will take place during that event, and the Queen and her court will be featured in Saturday’s Harvest Parade. During the 6 weeks con­ test, weekly vote tabulations will be reported in the Maple Valley News, with the photo of the leading candidate featured each week. Eaton County Fair coverage starts on page 6 of this issue. 70 attend Vermontville’s annual Sunshine Party, Friday A sun-filled day for Friday’s Sunshine Party started the afternoon on a perky note as about 70 women gathered in Ver­ montville’s Congregational The Sunshine Party was a bright summer activity for Vermontville's women. Shown here is Ruth Aldrich and the bouquet of lovely lillies she was given. Church to carry on a tradition that has been part of the village since 1938. The Sunshine Party is the one day of the year when the older ladies of the com­ munity aren’t shy about revealing their age. That’s because those 75 and- older are the special honored guests. Also, ap-. poroximately ten of the oldest, women in attendance receive beautiful bouquets of Vermontville-grown flowers. Honored as the oldest person in attendance was 93­ yearr old Bernice Curtis. Among those who received bouquets were Lila Stevens, 89; Ruth Aldrich, 88; Irene Hadden, 87; Esther Satterlee, 87; Iva Amspacher, 86; Leone Cotton, 86; Coral Clemens, 85; Velda Lowe, and Helen Purchis. All of the women in the community are invited to attend the annual Sunshine Party and the event serves as an opportunity to renew friendships and converse with neighbors and other acquaintances. It’s a time to show the the older citizens that the community cares for them and remembers them. Sponsorship of the Sun­ shine Party is shared by the women of the Methodist and Congregational churches in Vermontville. The two groups take turns hosting the evbnt on alternate years. An entertaining program and refreshments are always part of the Sunshine Party too. Linda Aldrich, formerly of Vermontville who teaches in Livonia, presented this year’s program. Storytelling is her “bag” and she captivated the audience with several interesting tales. The group also enjoyed hearing about her ‘‘poetry apron” and listening to the stories about “Grandma’s apron” and “Grandpa’s apron.” Linda is a member of the Detroit Story League. Martha Zemke was the chairman of this year’s Sunshine committee. Ser­ ving with her were Dorothy CArpenter, Louise Viele, Mary Fisher, Janice Ain­ sworth, and Hildred Peabody. There were 24-seated at the special guest of- honor table for those 75 and older. Among the oldest women who received bouquets were (from left) Esther Satterlee, Ruth Aldrich, Bernice Curtis, Helen Purchis, Velda Lowe, Lila Stevens, Irene Hadden, and Coral Clemens. Linda Aldrich, formerly of Vermontville and member of the Detroit Story League, presented the program. Bernice Curtis, 93, the oldest attending the Sunshine Party, receives a bouquet presented by Martha Zemke, committee chairman. (Maple Valley News photos by Elaine Gilbert) �Th* Maple Valley New*. Na*hville. - Tuesday, August 4,1981 — Page 2 Nashville News and friends. During their 2­ week visit, Mrs. Ehret’s husband, Kent, was involved in military training in Idaho. Congratulations to Scott and Teresa Decker of Nash­ ville on the birth Tuesday, July 28, of a daughter. The little lady weighed 6 lbs. 6 ozs. and has been named Angela Marie. She was welcomed home by her brother, Raymond, 3%. Proud grandparents are Larry and June Decker of Nashville and Dick and Betty Harp of Vermontville. Paternal great - grand­ parents are Mrs. Velva Bitgood and Mr. and Mrs. Ard Decker, all of Nashville. Jim Pierce of Nashville remains in the ICU of Blodgett Hospital at the time of this report, but-enjoys mail. The address is: 1840' WealthyS.E., Grand Rapids, MI 49506. ‘.‘Welcome NBC Go Gordy” was the message of a banner carried by Nashville relatives of race driver Gordon Johncock at the July 25th Michigan 500 held at the International Speedway at Cambridge Junction: At­ tending from here were Johncock’s cousins: Mrs. Larry (Susan) Corkwell; her brothers, Doug and Dick Johncock; and nephew Scott Smith of Colorado Springs, Colorado. The local “Johncock Contingent” arrived two hours before the race commenced and were in their seats a total of six hours, including the hour and 45 minutes the race was halted due to a spectacular fire in the pit area. The Nashville people said they Several Nashville senior citizens participated in a July 24 demonstration at the Barry County courthouse in Hastings. They were among the approximately 55 seniors who carried picket signs to protest recent action by the county Board of Commissioners hich could result in a cut of services presently provided through the Southcentral Michigan Commission on Aging. One of the most popular of these services is the noon meal program at COA Nutrition sites in Hastings, Nashville and Woodland. Local senior citizens caught by the camera of The Reminder reporter and published in the paper last week were: Gladys Schantz, Clarence Reid, Ona Hinckley, Theresa Hess, Elizabeth Askins, Gladys Histed and Nellie Moon. Mrs. George (Janet) Ward, a former local resident now of Plainview, Texas, was in town last week visiting friends. Mrs. Ward came to Michigan via North Dakota, where she called on relatives. The highlight of her visit to this area was seeing her new grand­ daughter, Ashley, daughter of Brian and Mardi (Ward) Pontius of Lansing. Janet also visited her son, Quentin Ward of Stanwood, who plans to join his parents in Texas later this summer. Mrs. Pat Ehret and Son, Kenneth, of Baker, Montana, were recent visitors of her mother and sister, Mrs. Harlean Eckelbecker and Yvonne, of Nashville, and also called on other relatives Concern is expressed over the increasing suicide rate in this country - especially among teenagers. If the young had more communication with grandparents who hav^ greater experience, wisdoi^ and perspective on life and its problems, perhaps the despondent young could better 'get it together' and be eased thru periods of depression. V I FUNEKM. DIRECTORS 'VoqtFUNERAL HOME in Nashville Phone 852-0840 PEOPLE’S BIBLE CHURCH a.m. a.m. p.m. UNITED METHODIST CHURCH North State, Nashville A.M. Worship. 9:45 a.m. Sunday School ..11 a.m. p.m.Youth Fellowship Sunday........... 6 p.m. PASTOR RANDY REED 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 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. Sunday School . .10 a.m. REV. J. G. BOOMER were very impressed’with-^; ’12 or 13 at that time, which the efficiency^ of the would make it 1926 or ’27.” firefighters wh< quickly Howell recalled that burning shingles were flying all extinguished the Hairies. In addition to that exciting around that area and his action, they witnessed the father was out with a garden helicopter airlift of injured hose, wetting down their race driver'A. J. Foyt from Wood shingle roof. “There the track hospital to- Ann were lots of burned' ones in Arbor for additional medical our yard the next morning,” care. They also had a concluded Howell. The house closeup view of Bruce next door which was hit by Jenner, commentator for lightning but not damaged NBC-TV, which was was then the Cliff Tarbell residence. covering the race event. Kenneth A. Meade, a local Unfortunately, Gordon. native now of Franklin, Johncock completed only 4 laps of the two-mile-track wrote to comment on several before his car sustained recent Memories subjects. damage when another driver “The article on Porter Kinne “spun out” in front of him. was an excellent one,” noted Pancho Carter was winner Meade. “All those who knew of the 500-mile race, which is him well appreciate the predicted will become as article.” Meade recalled popular an annual event as that Porter had done pain­ ting and paperhanging for the famous Indy-500. The Nashville Fire Dept, Meade’s grandmother, the was called out about 9:30 late Hannah Blaisdell a.m. last Tuesday to the Pat Robinson of Nashville. “I Eckman residence on remember him and his push­ Kellogg Street. Minor fire cart that carried his ladders damage occured to the in­ and other equipment.” On terior of a front porch on the another topic, Meade wrote home. Fire officials say the that he had enjoyed the story blaze was caused by a faulty about early Nashville Florence electrical cord .on a freezer schoolteacher located on the porch. The Grohe. “Of course I never family was home at the time had her as a teacher since I and the blaze was quickly attended Castleton Country School until I entered high extinguished. A 13-year-old Jenison boy school,” wrote Meade. whose family was setting up “However, when I was in school many a mobile home at Pleasant high Shores on Thornapple Lake classmates from Nashville escaped serious injury last spoke highly of her as a Wednesday ' evening when teacher.” On the recent Memories the trailer slipped offa jack, pinning him to the gropnd. story about Henry C. The soft earth may have Glasner, an early local and state been a factor in saving him, merchant say local ambulance officials politician, Kenneth Meade who responded to the call for noted: “I remember him as help. While the emergency a controversial political units were en route to the. figure — one of the few to thrive scene, a second call was Democrats received that the boy was politically in Nashville and freed. He was taken to Barry County. Ed Kraft was Pennock Hospital by Nash­ another. Glasner’s ideas on ville ambulance, treated and eugenics were quite ad­ vanced for his time. Your released. Several letters from story of the Glasner family is readers have commented on an excellent one.”, Meade Mrs. Glasner taking recent Memories stories. recalled Guy Howell, a former local classes at Nashville High resident now of Tucson, School, as was noted in the story. “That was quite Ariz., remembers the-night unusual for an adult to do in the Methodist Church lost its 90-ft. steeple to a bolt of the 20s,” commented Meade. And a final reader com­ lightning. “During the storm ment' from Wayne Fuller, a when the steeple was hit, I was looking out our dining former Nashville resident room window, which faced now of Toledo,. Ohio. He west,” wrote Howell, whose wrote about the recent family lived then at 716 Reed sheep-shearing Memories, St. “Before it hit the ground, and sent along a sketch he’d of a wool box with an it split into several parts. drawn One hit the steeple, one hit explanation of how the the house next to us on the contraption worked. Fuller east (no damage) and one hit grew up on a Maple Grove a barn two blocks south of us Township farm in the old which burned to the ground. Quailtrap School district. I don’t think I was more than “When I was a kid, a man by the name of Goucher Lamb Hickeys attend dealer convention Louis and Donna Hickey of Nashville Co-op Elevator, Nashville, attended the Hubbard Milling National Dealer Convention July 9-12 in Nashville, Tennessee. The convention introduced exciting new Hubbard products and sales aids to the 900 conferees. Informative speeches were presented by Dr. Arthur Anderson of Fairfield College, Management Consultant Dr. Gunther Klaus, s, Olympic Gold Medalist Bob Richards, and National Pork Queen Lynette Marshall. always sheared our sheep,” wrote Fuller. Goucher, who lived in the neighborhood, used a gasoline powered unit that operated two shearing heqds. “During my early boyhood, the big wool buyer in Nashville was Serall Powers,” noted Fuller. Recent guests of Walter and Betty Blakely of Nash­ ville were his brother and wife Clayton and Ruth Blakely of Apache Junction, Arizona. Thursday all had lunch in Hastings at the home of a cousin. Etoral Castelien was hostess of the event. Also attending were other cousins: Leo and Myrtle Tift, Clancy and Lena Bell Tift, Sally VanHouten, and Sue Smith, all of Hastings; and Thelma Steele of Lake Odessa. Walt Blakely retired August 1 from General Motors after 30 years service. The last 28 years were with Oldsmobile in Lansing. Enjoying a recent week­ long camping outing at Mitchell State Park, Cadillac, were Mr. and Mrs. Jerry Kent, Mr: and Mrs. George Frith, Mr. and Mrs. Gerald Mater, Mr. and Mrs. Carroll Wolff, all of Nash­ ville, and Mr. and Mrs. Paul Wenzel of near Saginaw. Later in the week, the party was joined by Mr. and Mrs. 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 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. p.m. PASTOR PAUL L. BOGER 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) FIRST CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH REV. DAVE FLEMING ASSEMBLY OF GOD CHURCH PASTOR STEVEN L. REID 803 Reed St., Nashville Sunday: A.M. Worship ..IT a.m. P.M. Worship ... 7 p.m. W.ed.nesday Evening Wednesday Eve n ing Worship............... 7 p.m. , 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 REV. RICHARD WADSWORTH PASTOR LESTER DeGROOT Assistant...Don Roscoe Sunday Mass .9:30 a.m. Holy Day Masses celebrated at 7:00 p.m. the evening before REV. ROBERT CONSANI BgSffi on SWIMMING POOLS IN THE COUNTY* | DO IT-YWRSELFERG S’ 7"Ae ELSIES T POOL S I, ZAGYazl/" .(616)963-0433 Financing Available! ACOffM inc. 8593 Cloverdale Road (16 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. a.m. P.M. Service...... 7 p.m. (Nursery Care Available) PASTOR MARVIN POTTER Fellowship Time After THE SOUTH KALAMO Worship. PENTECOSTAL CHURCH NASHVILLE BAPTIST CHURCH ... Hollis B. McIntyre has recently returned home from Community Hospital, Battle' Creek, where he underwent extensive tests directed by thoracic surgeon, Dr. E. J. Klopp, Jr. “Mac” is now confined to his home on N. Main St., anticipating his 82nd birthday on Aug. 17th. MAPLEGROVE BIBLE CHURCH Sun. A.M. Worship .9:15 Sunday School......10:15 301 Fuller St., Nashville Ed Backe and son, Steve, and Mr. and Mrs. Junior Miller, all of Hastings; Mr. and Mrs. Don Skedgell of Nashville, and the Wolffs children, Tammy and Eric. Sailing at Traverse City and golf outings were highlights. 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 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... �The Maple Valley News, Nashville, Tuesday, August 4, 1981 — Page3 Theatre troupe comes to Nashville and Vermontville parks Thursday Cindy Wetzel of Ver­ montville is Michigan’s 1981 “Shorthorn Lassie Queen.’’ Cindy was selected for the honor in a contest sponsored by the Michigan Shorthorn Breeders Association. She was crowned by last year’s queen, Laurie Hale, during the state Shorthorn Classic Show, held July 11-12 in Charlotte. Knowledge of cattle and experience in showing are two of the requirements for receiving the title. As the state’s Shorthorn Lassie Queen, Cindy will represent Michigan in national competition in Louisville, Kentucky; participate in the Ionia County Fair Parade; and attend the State Fair in Detroit. Cindy, 19, and a 1981 graduate of Maple Valley High School, is the daughter of Donald and Gloria Wetzel. A gargoyle is missing. The only clues are: a sticky bowl, a banana peel, and a friendly, but mischievous monkey caught at the scene of the crime; the suspects are a bumbling mayor, a lazy policeman, and a sophisticated hypochan­ dr iac. Pickpocket, the Professor, and their friends in the audience have only 50 minutes to solve the crime in Arts Encounter Theatre Troupe’s presentation of “The Case of the Missing Gargoyle.” This Thursday (August 6), the production, geared to children, will be presented in Nashville’s Putnam Park at 10 a.m. and at Ver­ montville’s village square bark at 3 p.m. The public is welcome to attend, free of charge. ■ “The Case of the Missing Gargoyle,” written by former troupe member Tom Ballmer, is a sequel to “Pickpocket” which toured the Eaton schools earlier this year. The production relies heavily on the participation of the audience and allows the children to develop their skills of observation. “The Case of the Missing Gargoyle” features Eaton County high school students including Heidi Christie from Maple Valley High School. The project, sponsored by Eaton schools and the CETA Youth Employment Program, was created to develop an acting company which will tour Eaton schools this fall with new productions and with workshops in creative dramatics for elementaryaged students. Other members of the troupe are Hertha Shelton Maple Valley Athletic Boosters BINGO MAPLEWOOD SCHOOL Vermontville THURSDAYS ...7:00 p.m. Early Birds ... 6:30 p.m. Professional Florist shop owner attends design school Dema Wright of Grand­ ma’s Greenery, formerly Nashville Flowers, attended Belen’s School of Floral Design in Lansing during the week of July 20. Barbara Heald of Vermontville, who lends an occasional helping hand at Grandma’s Greenery, attended a part of the training sessions at the design school too. Dema said the instructors at the sessions had excellent qualifications. Teaching the classes were Lucile Belen of Lansing and Clara Lous Sch­ midt of Durand. Those who attended learned different phases of floral arrangement and design; new trends; short- and Cheryl McDiarmid of Lakewood High School; Lane Bishop, Mike Reynolds, and Lesa Seltenright, all of Olivet High School; and Lynda Bouchard, Gary Cooper, and Emmaly DeClercq, all of Grand Ledge High School. The troupe will be presenting “The Case of the Missing Gargoyle” in Eaton Rapids, Grand Ledge, Waverly, Charlotte, Mar­ shall, Olivet, Mulliken, and Sunfield prior to its Maple Valley debut. Styling for the Whole Family. cuts; shop management; and general factors involved in the conduct of a flower shop. Dema said persons from as far away as. Sault Ste. Maire and Columbus, Ohio attended the recent sessions. Shirley Curtis and Barb Heald did the shop sitting for Dema while she attended the floral design school. Dema purchased the Nashville Flower shop in June. Irene’s Beauty Shop 204 W. Main St., Nashville Phone 852-9107 ATTENTION . SENIOR CITIZENS!! Wolpe representative to be in area Aug. 11 Congressman Howard Wolpe announced that a representative of his staff will be holding office hours in the area on Tuesday, August 11. The office hours are part of Wolpe’s Community Service Outreach Program in which members of his staff travel regularly throughout the Third District to meet with area residents. The program was set up by Wolpe as a means of in­ creasing communitcation with his constituents and making the resources that a Congressional office has to offer more available to in­ dividuals and communities. People who are experiencing a problem with the federal government or who would like to share their opinions and concerns about current issues are encouraged to stop by. The schedule for the August 11 service hours is: 10:00 - 10:30 a.m. in Nash­ ville at the Village Hall. Action - Ads 178 S. Main St., Vermontville Phone 517-726-0634 BOARDING DOGS & CATS: Carroll Wells, Phone 726­ 0129. (eow) RENT A MOTOR HOME: By day or week. Have campers also. $100 deposit will hold for your date. Call Meek’s Vacation Rental, 945­ 9101, Hastings. (9-29) with Daily Compounded INTEREST on Senior Citizens’ Accounts (60 years or over) 3OO Minimum balance requirement with return check service too Minimum balance requirement with safekeeping service ll4M4uh, 8M-Pr«m m4 luHfl.4 ImIiui liliilti: Mmm.ml.lm. Ramm CMck Service SWKAUfU tOO Minimum Balance with Safekeeping Service ne* ii it in er hr Fill CIIU1IUT IFFISES FHHU wow checking ietalle and Loan Association HWlCOfWERIEIITlOClTlOTSTOSEWEtOU HOME OFFICE - CFWItlOTTE, MICHIGAN Nashville, MIchipR • Elton Rapids, Michigan ■ Olivet, Mlchipn «3OO00 �Th* Maple Valley New*, Nashville, - Tuesday, August 4,1981 — Page 4 Memories of the pas By Susan Hinckley Sereice was Munro's ‘key to success (Editor’s note: This story is reprinted in part from a Memories of the Past article published April 25, 1979.) Colin T. Munro was a merchant who believed in personal service. When he came to Nashville in early December 1905 to assume ownership of the former Brumm Grocery store from C. L. Glasgow, he established a policy of home delivery. Munro’s horse-drawn wagon served as sort of a “grocery on wheels” for residents of Nashville and vicinity. Up to the start of World War I, Munro con­ tinued to make deliveries in the village and within a fivemile radius in the surrounding countryside. The year after Munro Munro's store, with awning at right, was designated Nashville s oldest store before it was razed in 1977 along with adjacent brick at left and old hardware store (center). In this 1920's photo, Munro's grocery is flanked by Farmers and Merchants Bank (at extreme right) and State Savings Bank. A legend in his own time, Colin T. Munro operated Nashville's longest contin­ uous one-owner business in the same location. During his 55 years on Main Street, this dedicated merchant and public servant saw more than 40 other grocer­ ies come and go. Fresh eggs, cider and oysters are advertised on the window of Munro's store in this 1950's photo of the longtime Nashville merchant. Missing from the side­ walk scene is a mechanical clown gum dispenser which delighted children of an earlier era, creating special memories of Munro’s Groceteria. located in Nashville, new hitching posts were installed in front of his Main Street store. When the Munro Groceteria discontinued operation at his death in July 1960, modern autos were parked where horses once had patiently waited to transport shoppers and supplies. Munro’s record of 55 years of continuous operation of the same business in its original location had made him a local legend in his own time. “Why is Munro’s store like a river?” was a popular Nashville riddle back in the 1920s. “Because there are banks on both sides,” was the quick response from folks with local savvy. Bounded by the Farmers and Merchants Bank on the north and the State Savings Bank on the south, the Munro building eventually was tagged with an “Oldest Store in Nashville” sign. The designation referred to the brick structure, located on the west side of Main Street, which was razed in 1977 along with the old Glasgow (Keihl) Hardware building. In his first 51 years of operating a grocery store in the same location, Colin T. Munro had seen 39 other groceries come and go in the village, reported the Nash­ ville News in December 1956. A faithful and regular advertiser in the News, Munro may have viewed customer service as a key to success. In a 1950 New An advertising card Year’s resolution published made note of Munro's unique location "between in a News ad, the Munro Groceteria promised: “As the banks. we enter our 45th continuous street to work each day,” charter member of the business year in Nashville, Grand Rapids wholesale said Face. we will try to serve our Vern Staup, a retired Main Company, an organization of customers better (if such a Street barber whose shop retail grocers, he missed thing is possible) by way of was opposite Munro’s store only one meeting in 39 years. the best foods obtainable at agrees: “Regardless of the At a May 1956 convention in the lowest possible cost. We weather, Colin would walk Grand Rapids he was thank our host of customers downtown — even when it honored as one of the “old and friends who have stuck was so icy no one else was guard”. Munro’s stock by us all these years and we out.” certificate was No. 3 in a sincerely wish you all the Munro was a dedicated company then comprised ~of happiest and most successful man in all endeavors. As a year you ever had.” As a young Canadian native from London, On­ tario, Munro had earned a degree at Ferris Institute in Big Rapids. Fifty years later he became a member of the Society of Golden Eagles of Ferris, an alumni association for those who had reached the half-century anniversary of their graduation from the school. “Atone time, Colin studied to be a- stenographer,” recalls Nelson Brumm, “and when he served as Nash­ ville’s Village Clerk, he could take the minutes of an entire council meeting on a calling card — in shor­ thand.” In addition to his many years as village clerk, Munro also served two terms as a member of the council. “He never had a bookkeeper at the store; he did all the work himself,” recalled the late Bill Face of Nashville when this story first appeared in 1979. Munro always walked to work from his home at the corner of Sherman and State Street (present-day Hansen home), recalled Face, and he could not remember ancy 3 seeing Munro ever drive an auto though he owned one. “Even near the end, when 1575 Main, Vermontville, Ml. he was in his eighties and Phone 726-0330 had trouble with his legs, he would still shuffle down the WE STYLE “MANE” ATTRACTIONS. stihl BRUSHCUTTERS. tools not toys. Underpowered trimmersjust won't cutit when you 're up against heavy weeds andbrush. That’s when you need a StihlFS-80 Brushcutter with a high-powered engine and exclusive Polycut head. When you ha ve work to do, don’tplay around. Get a Stihl Brushcutter. Andget thejob done. See a demonstration at: /UXl HARDWARE ecr WOMEN LOVE THEM ! 105 N. Main St. Phone 852-0713 _5TIHL The World's Largest Selling Chain Saw �Th* Maple Valley New*, Nashville, Tuesday, August 4,1981 — Page5 Memories of the past 490 members. Munro also established long-lasting civic and lodge affiliations, including the Masonic Order and IOOF — achieving elevated positions in both — and was very active in the Nashville Methodist Church. At the age of 84, while serving his 55th year as a Main Street merchant, Colin T. Munro died. Within a few months, his remaining stock of groceries and a half-century of memories were sold at public auction. Mr. and Mrs. Gerald Bandfield of Nashville, who purchased the contents of the store which adjoined their Main Street business, remember some of the goods sold at that sale: wire display baskets, bolts of string and twine for wrap­ ping parcels, extension arms for reaching top-shelf merchandise, and quantities of old books. Memorabilia of a lifetime, and a passing era, crossed the auction block that day. One memento the Band­ fields kept and have treasured: a small two-step grocer’s ladder. New books at Putnam Library GARDENING WITH WILDLIFE and THE GIFT OF BIRDS by National Wildlife Federation. ENCYCLOPEDIA OF AMERICAN AUTOMOBILES by G.N. Georgano. The above bodes presented in memory of Glenard Showalter by Del and Louise Reickord. COMPLETE BOOK OF DRAWING AND PAINTING by Hugh Laidman. ALONG WITH CONTINENTAL DIVIDE by Michael Rob­ bins. MACHU PICCHU by Charlotte Guard unit is 'Honor Battery Charlotte’s Battery C, 1st Battalion, 119th Field Ar­ tillery was named the Governor’s Honor Battery and designated to fire a 19The Wright Flowers for that soecial... - * Person * Wedding * v Births* Sympathy* or JUST BECAUSE! Mon.-Fri. 8-5, Sat. 9-5, Closed Wednesday Enjoy our... gun salute to Governor Milliken on Review Day during the annual National Guard summer camp period which ended last Saturday. The battery was selected because of its outstanding training program over the last twelve months. The award consists of a flag which is affixed to the unit’s guidon for a one year period and which reads “Honor Battery - 1981”. The commander of Bat­ tery C* is 1LT Lee Pohl of Parma and the unit ad­ ministrator is Sergeant First Class William Hewer of rural W FRIDAY FLOWERS Charlotte. Also, at the end of its twoweek encampment at Camp Grayling, Battery C received the highest training and readiness rating overall which an Army National Guard unit can receive. Commenting on the suc­ cessful summer camp training, 1LT Pohl stated, “From the first day of camp, the men wanted to prove that they could excel. They did it. The citizens of Charlotte and the surrounding com­ munities have every right to be proud of their own Guard unit.” GREENERY NASHVILLE y Vk FLOWERS ^52-9797^ SIDE DOOR Some Building The Reisterer for State Representative Committee will be holding a Chicken Barbecue Fundraiser on Friday, August 7, between 6­ 10 p.m. The barbecue will take place at River Oaks Park in Galesburg. The Don Neil Collection will be providing entertainment. Tickets are $10.00 each. They are available by contacting Kathy Fountain 349-5731-' (Kalamazoo), Pat Lowe629-5316 (Richland), Al Hayward 626-8364 (Climax), Ethel Boze 945-4777 (Hastings) or Jim Rice 852­ 9884 (Nashville). Vermontville Fire Dept. Auxiliary meets Now Stocking ... 8" 2 Hole CONCRETE BLOCKS . E"jRcr Yard Price.. CEMENT... ’4.50eog By Pallet... 35 bogs .... $/i 15 TT Bag “MAPLE VALLEY CONCRETE PRODUCTS" (517) 852-1900 South side of Nashville on M-66. WINDOWSHADES Our Regular $2.99 .. 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Hartshorn by Mr. and Mrs. Willis Murray, Mr. and Mrs. Paul "Murray, Mr. and Mrs. Jon Wheaton, Mr. and Mrs. David Brown, Mr. and Mrs. Charles Blanchard and Miss Joanne Wheaton. COLLECTOR’S ILLUSTRATED ENCYCLOPEDIA OF THE AMERICAN REVOLUTION by George C. Neumann and Frank J. Kravic. Presented in memory of George Dean by David Kellogg. THE GUIDEPOST’S PARALLEL BIBLE by Guideposts. Presented in memory of Donald Suntken by Mr. and Mrs. Will Suntken. THE INDIAN JOUR­ NALS, 1859 - 62, of LEWIS HENRY MORGAN. Edited by Leslie A. White. A description of the white man’s ways in dealing with the American Indian. TEN FLAGS IN THE WIND by Charles L. Dufour. pL.oc? Q747 Ph.OOZ-W/*/ The Vermontville Fire Department Auxiliary will meet Tuesday, August 4, at 7 p.m. at the fire barn..The membership drive is on and the general public is welcome. kid, four geese, and angora rabbit. 852-1512, Nashville. Metal roofs, roofing, and general contracting. Low prices. Free estimates. 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An almanac of the endless pageant of nature in the Midwest. New novels added to the library are: MESSAGE FROM ABSALON by Anne Armstrong Thompson. SABRINA by Madeleine A. Polland. A ROARING IN THE WIND by Robert Lewis Taylor. THE EAGLE AT THE GATE by Rona Randall. ... by Johnson Wax Sale.? Brace yourself for action with All-American sports action braces! All-American sports action braces for the ankle, knee, wrist, and elbow provide comfortable sup­ port that helps keep you in all the action of your favorite sports while you're recuperating from a sprain or injury. And All-American braces help prevent-re-injuryl They resist wrinkling and won't slip while you're moving. So brace yourself for action! 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Kevin Wetzel, fith middle light weight, second heavy middle weight, and fifth in showmanship for 13-14 year Jeff Gordeneer, olds; reserve champion, all other breeds, third in heavy middle weight, and second in Tracy showmanship; Wawiernia, third in middle middle weight, fifth in light heavy weight, second in all other breeds, and fifth in showmanship for ages over 17. She also won a first and top ten award for her photography; Cindy Wetzel, first in middle middle weight, fourth in heavy middle weight, and fourth in showmanship for over 17; Chris Barton, Grand Champion Shorthorn Heifer, first in middle light weight, first in shorthorn, and second and ‘A’ award in showmanship for ages 15 & 16; David Brand, first place heifer, reserve champion hereford heifer, third in light weight, seventh in light heavy weight, and sixth and a second award in showmanship for ages 15-16. Members of the Maple Valley Beefers at the Fair were (front, from left) Pam Wetzel, Tai Gearhart, Mark Martin, and Jeff Wetzel; in back are Kevin Wetzel, Jeff Gordeneer, Tracey Wawiernia, Cindy Wetzel, Chris Barton, and David Brand. Jeff Gordeneer shows his Reserve Champion. THE Village Hair Port Haircare for the entire family! Make an appointment with... JAN, JODI, or BARB Today 720-0257 726-0623 HOURS: 8:30 a.m. to4:30 p.m. Mark Martin with his Reserve Senior Champion. He also had Reserve Grand Champion Brown Swiss; was first in his class; and had second in dairy showman­ ship. It's easy...turn those unwanted items into cash ... with an M.V. Action Ad — 945-9554 ^1982 Seniors^ Cindy Wetzel had the Grand Champion carcass lamb. (Maple Valley News photos by Elaine Gilbert) ^=Hastings~Nashville~Delto Middleville-Lakewo Chris Barton with his Grand Champion Heifer. 2 FREE 5x7 COLOR PHOTOS — DURING MONTH OF AUGUST — DON'T WAIT!... Call for an appointment today! NO SETTING CHARGE! INDOORS - OUTDOORS - or DOTH! Call... 945-4703 or 945-4704 8:30 A.M. TO 5:30 P.M...EVENING SETTINGS AVAILABLE Jeff Wetzel was first in feeder steers. �The Maple Valley News, Nashville, Tuesday, August 4,1981 — Page 7 Vermontville news By Esther Shepard On Friday afternoon, at the First Congregational Church’s Griswold Room, ladies from Benton Harbor, Charlotte, Hastings, Lan­ sing, Lake Odessa, and Nashville came for the 43rd annual Sunshine Party honoring the senior ladies of seventy-five and older. Very enjoyable stories told by Linda Aldrich were a highlight ofthe party. Please read the account and see the photos elsewhere in the paper. The Vermontville Historical Society will hold its picnic at Charlton Park, Thursday, Aug. 6 at 7 p.m. Everyone is to meet at the First Congregational Church between 6:15 and 6:30 to be sure of transportation. Bring your own table service, drinks and a dish to pass. Following the potluck, there will be a guided tour of three buildings — the Museum, Sixberry House, and the General Store. I received my Civil War Times Illustrated last week. There are two good articles — Riding Through Alabama,. “Rausseau’s' Raid”, Part I, by Richard M. McMurry and A Sketch of My Early Life, by Mrs. P. H. Haggard, edited by James R. Jones. It was at the time when Quantrill was a border warfare in Kansas and Missourie. This is a story of having to leave Missouri and the trip to Texas. Leslie Sue, 6 lbs. 10 ozs., was born July 10 at 5:36 a.m. at Sparrow Hospital in Lansing. The parents are Cindy and Randy Grant of Vermontville Hwy., Charlotte. Leslie has a sister, Jo Heather Marie, to welcome her home. The maternal grandparents are Virginia and Bill Cox of Houston,Texas, and Ken­ neth and Sandra Furlong, Carlisle Hwy., Vermontville. Great - grandparents are Walter and Mabie Furlong of Woodland. Paternal grand­ parents are Raymond and Esther Grant of Chester Rd., Charlotte. Great - grand­ parents are Donald and Veda Wright of Charlotte, and ' DeVere and Ann Grant of 116 Pearl St., Charlotte. Workshop for elderly alcoholism and drug abuse problems The Barry County Substance Abuse and Referral Services and the county Seniors and Better Health Task Force are two of the sponsors of an upcoming workshop at Borgess Medical Center in Kalamazoo for persons in­ terested in helping the elderly overcome potential alcohol and drug abuse problems. The program agenda for the 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Friday, August 14 workshop includes two key speakers, Dr. Cecil McIntire, assistant professor of biomedical sciences at Western Michigan University, and Linda FlynnBreeden, coordinator of substance abuse services to older adults at the Child and Services Family of Mrs. Fred Fisher of Escanaba, Mich, and Mrs. W. M. Adrian of Conallis, Oregon, who are residing in CARD OF THANKS the home of Mrs. Ethel Gaut, Thank you from the John entertained Mrs. Lee Wixson family for all the Hevalend, Mrs. R. Tapp and nice flowers, cards and Mrs. Kathlyn Kennedy, all of letters that were sent to him Ypsilanti (and they formerly during his stay in the lived in Vermontville) hospital in Orlando, Ria. and (daughters of Mr. and Mrs. at the time of his death. Your Grant Hawkins) on Friday kindness will never be P.M. forgotten. Thank you! Mrs. Ava Kroger, Mrs. The family of Leta Nagle and Mrs. HerJohn Wixson mina Southern also spent the afternoon with the guests from Ypsilanti. Mrs. Fred Fisher and Mrs. W. M. Adrian spent Sunday with relatives in Martin, Mich. Washtenaw County. McIntire will be speaking on the “Biology of Aging” and Ms. Flynn-Breeden, whose background is in gerontology and substance abuse, has titled her talk, “Is There a Problem?” The workshop program will cover such subjects as perspectives on the older adult in America; attitudes about older people and alcoholism; identifying the older alcoholic; motivation and intervention (can you really help- the older alcoholic); taking a sub­ stance abuse history (gathering data); and small group work^ The workshop is made possible through funds from the Michigan Office of Services to the Aging and the Office of Substance Abuse Services. Other sponsors, in addition to the Barry county agen­ cies, are Senior Services, Inc., Kalamazoo County Seniors and Substance Abuse Task Force; and Borgess Midwest Alcoholism Center. Anyone interested in attending can send a request to Ann Thoms at Senior Ser­ vices, Inc. in Kalamazoo or call her at 382-0515 or call Betty Younger at the Barry County Substance Abuse office, 948-8085. Car pools are being arranged. There is no charge for the conference, but registration is ‘limited. The conference will be held in the auditorium at Borgess Medical Center, 1521 Gull Road in Kalamazoo. Parking is available behind the hospital (use the north entrance. r Got a Great PERMANENT We’ve got a new ' permanent that makes your hair look good and feel terrific. Cail as for dotailtl This summer get an... ULTRA T The Ultra Tan Tanning Booth works gre g combination with the natural summ sum sunshine. You’ll have your best ton e - LICENSED MANICURIST ON DUTY Call... 948-8767... for appointment. OPEN: Monday thru Friday & Evening Appointment Available REDKEN I®COMPLETE HAIR CARE: F0RMUA1ED ESPECIALLY FOR MLN'S HAIR •STYLING •COLORING • PERMANENTS •HIGHLIGHTING •FROSTING •FACIALS 112 E. 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Hanover Street in HASTINGS - Phone 945-2425 HOURS: Monday and Wednesday nights ‘til 8. Tues., Thurs. & Fri. 'til 6 p.m. Saturday 'til 3p.m. CALL TODAY... 945-2425 �Th* Mapl* Volley N*w», Na»hvlll*. Tu*»doy, August 4,1981 — Pog* 8 Maple Valley Riders trot home from fair with ribbons, trophies & awards The fitting fitting fitting Colizzi sisters did well at the fair. From left, Nikki Colizzi placed third in and showing and first in pleasure; Monique Colizzi had first and grand in and showing, and first and grand in pleasure; Angel Colizzi had fourth in and showing, first in pleasure, and second in horsemanship. Becky Cowell, on the right, placed first and earned Grand for fitting and showing and received the award blanket as the Top Showman of Eaton County. She placed eighth in pleasure. Kelli Cowell took sixth in fitting and showing and fourth in pleasure. (Maple Valley News photos by Elaine Gilbert) Gordon Gardner (left) took third in fitting and showing and third in pleasure; Chrissy Gardner had third in fitting and showing, first and reserve in pleasure; and second in horsemanship. From left, Laurie Converse took fourth in fitting and showing and fourth in pleasure; Carleen Becraft had third in fitting and showing and fourth in pleasure; Lance Brumm had fourth in fitting and showing and fourth in pleasure. Maple Valley Riders score in Horsemanship — NOTICE of Public Hearing Nashville Zoning Board of Appeals Thursday, August 6,1981, at 7 P.M. Nashville Community Center PURPOSE: Frank Cooper is requesting a special use per­ mit and a variance in order to place a mobile home on property located north of the Nazarene Church on Fuller Street. The specific property description is west ’A, southwest %, southeast %, section 35, range 37 west, north of the Michigan Central Railroad. This property is zoned R-l residential. Sharlot A. Sours, Secretary Nashville Zoning Board of Appeals Becky Cowell of the Maple Valley Riders 4-H Club, has been selected to participate in the 4-H state horse show later this month. In the horsemanship event at the Eaton County Fair Friday, members of the Maple Valley Riders earned the following results: Becky Cowell, sixth; Kelli Cowell, fourth; Scott Flower, fourth; Carleen Becraft, second; Teresa Huston, fifth; Scott Lind, tenth; Lori Converse, first; Kelli Lind, fourth; Nicki Colizzi, first; Gordon Gardner, eighth; Gregg Flower, second; and Lance Brumm, fourth. (This event was held after the photo cutlines were written for the accompanying pictures). From left, Teresa Huston won third in fitting and showing and first in pleasure; Scott Lind, 10th in fitting and showing and eighth in pleasure; and Kelly Lind, third in fitting and showing and fifth in pleasure. Scott Flower, on left, had second in fitting and showing and third in pleasure; his brother Greg Flower had sixth in fitting and showing and first in plleasure. �The Maple Valley Newt, Nashville, Tuesday, August 4, 1981 Page 9 Vermontville Jr. Farmers take home honors from Eaton Fair Scott Everett had a first place in showmanship; first place in the market lamb class; and second place yearling registered ram. Tina Antcliff captured a first place in the yearling halter class. Her sister, not shown, took second in western pleasure and seventh in fitting and showman­ ship. had the Champion Ram overall, and placed second in showmanship. This was the first time members of the Vermontville Jr. Farmers showed turkeys at the fair. Entering that class were Dan Laverty and Amy Laverty. Market geese was a new class at the fair this year and Nyle Weils took home honors for having the Champion Pen of Market Geese. He also had the Champion Pen of Market Ducks. Gordeneer is sweepstakes showman champ From left. Faith Wells had the Champion Pen of Large Fowl; Amy Laverty took second in showmanship; Nyle Wells won the Champion Poultry Showmanship award; Dan Laverty shows a New Hampshire Red; and Eric Brown shows a Buff Leghorn. Jeff Gordeneer, a member of the Vermontville Jr. Farmers 4-H Club, was named Champion Sweep­ stakes Showman Saturday morning at the Eaton County Fair. Jeff also was declared the Champion in the “blocking contest” in which unshorn sheep are prepared for the show ring in a limited time. Steve Gordeneer, also a club member, placed second in that event. In the decorative class, Laura Harms of the Jr. Farmers group and her lamb walked away with the top honors. The Vermontville Jr. Farmers received a third place award for their club booth which exhibited a variety of members’ projects at the fair. Action-Ads The Vermontville Jr. Farmers captured first place for the club flock. Shown, from left, are members Mike Everett, Dan Laverty, Mike Siple, Janice Siple, Steve Gordeneer, Scott Everett, Jeff Gordeneer, Debbie Exelby, Paula Exelby, Amy Laverty, and Faith Wells. LARGE YARD SALE: Men’s and women’s clean clothing, new material, some baby articles, many other things, too numerous to mention. Keith Seitz, 7743 Gresham Hyw., Ver­ montville, Mich. Jeff Gordeneer received a number shown here with his Champion Ewe. Champion Market lamb, Champion Lamps, Champion Sheep Showman, manship trophy for sheep. of honors. He is He also had the Market Pen of and the Show­ Cniiralulallans 1-lers and area FFA members �Th* Mopl* Valley Newt, Nashville, Tuesday, August 4,1981 — Page 10 Vermontville 4-H’ers take home honors from Eaton Fair Laura Harms and Charlie Harms are shown with their third place pig which weighs 230 pounds. .Laura took a second in showmanship for girls 12 and under; and Charlie placed eighth in showmanship for boys 12 and under. into responsible, active citizens! Nyle Wells took first in his class with his Belgian yearling filly. This was the first year there has been a 4-H draft horse show at the Eaton County Fair in a number of years. Faith Wells (left) had the Champion Pen of Roasters and Eric Brown had the Reserve Champion Pen of Roasters (shown in photo). In the Fryers class, their status was reversed with Eric having the Champion Pen of Fryers and Faith the Reserve Champion Pen. From left. Top Ten winners include Heather Brown, a leather purse; Amy Laverty, who earned an outstanding feathercraft award from the Tandy Co. (she made a purse, belt, and hair clip); Brett Wolcott, for woodworking projects of a nail box, footstool, and swigglestick; Derek Myall, two wallets and a key case; and Matt Brown, a biker's wallet and gun sling. Displaying their Top Ten projects are (from left) Polly Cook, a stuffed mouse; Heather Brown, counted cross stitch; Kristie Hosey, doll; Melissa Smith, counted cross stitch pillow. The Vermontville Jr. Farmers 4-H club had 62 members participate in the Eaton County Fair this year. The group did especially well with "Top Ten” awards for their projects, receiving 19 top tens and a special dairy award. The number of top tens earned by club members doubled over last year's wins, said Phyliss Wells, a club leader. ' Shown from left are Kristie Hosey y who received a “top ten" for her fudge; Janice Siple, who earned top tens by baking dinner rolls using her Grandmother Siple s recipe and by making a sour dough date and walnut kichen; and Melissa Strong whose parfeit earned the first place award for dairy foods project, given by the Lansing local of the Michigan Milk Producers Association. �The Maple Valley News, Nashville. Tuesday. August 4, 1981 — Page 11 More Eaton County 4-H Fair winners Showing their winning projects are (from left) Amy Laverty, ceramic plate; Amy Youngs, lawn ornaments; and Heather Brown, Amish people. (Maple Valley News photos by Elaine Gilbert) In the areas of floriculture, montville Jr. Farmers. Beef Breeding - Champion agronomy, crops and hor­ Early American Foods - Shorthorn Heifer, " Chris ticulture, there were 194 Janice Siple, Vermontville Barton, Maple Valley entries. The list included: Jr. Farmers. Beefers; Champion Angus Horticulture - House Candy Making Linda Heifer, Mary Beth Barnes, Plants and Terrariums: Schippel, Happy Homes Bellevue 4-H Farmers; Chuck Hollister, Busy Handy Hands; Kristie Reserve Champion Hereford Hands. Hosey, Vermontville Jr. Heifer, David Brand, Maple Monday fair judging in Farmers. Valley Beefers; Reserve some of the livestock areas Cake Decorating - Minify Champion All Other Breeds included: Poultry - Grand Curry, Bellevue 4-H Far- Heifer, Jeff Gordeneer, Champion Pen, Faith Wells, mes; Lynn Haigh, Bellevue Maple Valley Beefers. Vermontville Jr. Farmers; 4-H Farmers. Grand Champion Bantam Pen, Nyle Wells, Ver­ montville Jr. Farmers; Reserve Champion Male Bantam, Nyle Wells, Ver­ montville Jr. Farmers; Grand Champion Fryers, Eric Brown, Vermontville Jr. Farmers; Grand Champion Roasters, Faith Wells, Vermontville Jr. Farmers; Grand Champion 3 Meat Ducks, Nyle Wells, Vermontville Jr. Farmers; Grand Champion Showmanship 17 & over, Nyle Wells, Vermontville Jr. Farmers; Reserve Cham­ pion Fryers, Faith Wells, Vermontville Jr. Farmers; Reserve Champion Roasters, Eric Brown, Vermontville Jr. Farmers; Special Awards: Overall Showmanship Grand Champion, Nyle Wells, Vermontville Jr. Farmers. Young Food Preparation Stephanie Vogt, Bellevue 4-H Farmers; Jolene• Ackerson, Sunny Crest Riders. Sr. Food Preparation Robin Wright, Happy Home Handy Hands; Janice Siple, Vermontville Jr. Farmers. 870 S. Main Vermontville Dairy Foods Special Awards: (Given by Michigan Milk Producers) 1st - Melissa Strong, Ver- Can You Afford To Use Less Than The Best? For... 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DISCOUNT PRICE HOURS: Tuesday - Friday 10 to 12 and 1 to 6, Saturday 10 to 2 Matt Brown earned a Top Ten award for his dan­ cing talent. Matt danced-to the disco song of "I'rn Alive." TOM T. HALL°°SEXY REXY MALE PERFORMER (LADIES! Don’t miss this one!) FRESH, HOT... CARD OF THANKS ,1 wish to thank our friends and family who joined us in celebrating our 25th wedding anniversary? A very special thanks to bur children for the memorable evening they hosted for us. Dave & Rosalie Murphy AUGUST 29 PrOPCORN „„ _____ era? ' ^"VoubO7; ^"VoubO7 ^GorCASE / FREE sampler—^LBEER J WE WAHT TO BE TOOT FULL SERVICE STOW! �Th* Maple Valley News, Noihville, Tue*day, August 4,1981 — Page 12 eaton county FARM AND HOME CALENDAR Thursday, August 6 -7:30 p.m. 4-H Horse Bowl Practice, Kardel Hall, Charlotte Fairgrounds. Monday, August 10 - 8 p.m. 4-H Council, Kardel Hall, Charlotte Fairgrounds. Thursday, August 13 - 7:30 p.m. 4-H Horse Development Committee, Kardel Hall, Charlotte Fairgrounds. Monday, August 17 - 7:30 p.m. 4-H Fairboard Meeting, Fair Office, fairgrounds. Tuesday, August 18 - 7 p.m. 4-H Special Riding Association meeting, Kardel Hall. August 17-20 - Eaton County Youth Camp, Barry County 4-H Camp, Hastings. (Reservations needed by August 13 at Cooperative Extension office.) Friday, August 21 - 8 p.m. 4-H Teen Get-Together, 4-H Building, Charlotte Fairgrounds. August 24-27 - 4-H Livestock Expo, Michigan State University Campus. Tuesday, August 25 - State 4-H Horse Show, Michigan State University. Tuesday, August 25 - 4-H Rabbit Expo, Michigan State University. August 24-27 - 4-H Dairy Days, Michigan State University. August 26-27 - 4-H Poultry Expo, Michigan State University. August-26-27 - 4-H Veterinary Science Fair, Michigan State University. Wednesday, August 26 - 9 a.m. State Shooting Sports Tournament, Ingham Co. Conservation Club. Wednesay, August 26 - 7 p.m. Dry Bean Variety Trial, Combs Farm, Charlotte. Saturday, August 29 - 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. 4-H Special Riding Association, “Go-A-Thon”, Camp Francis, Charlotte. “Cooperative Extension Service programs are open to all without regard to race, color, national origin or sex.” Vermontville men’s team places first in tourney The annual Eddie Purchis Memorial Tournament was held July 25 and 26. There was a very good turn out this year with a total of 19 mens teams and nine womens. Becks took first place for the women while Melville captured second. The third place team was Jan and Don’s Restaurant and Lounge. Bad News from Ver­ montville took 1st place in the mens division. They came through undefeated. Frank Purchis presenting first place trophy to sponsor Ken Furlong. Front row: Dave Halsey, Lowell Hogle, Howard Downing, (standing under trophy) Wendy Purchis, Mark Benton, Gary Goris, Mrs. Purchis. Back row: Scott Morrison, Mack McDaniels, Pete Benton, Mike Fox, Greg Hoefler and Scott Beglin. (Photos supplied) DD Softwater from Nash­ to all the teams, sponsors, ville placed second and umpires and the people who Smitty’s Sport Shop from got the fields ready to play Without everyone Battle Creek took third. In a on. consolation game this year, working together this Cole Brothers from Lacey tournament could not have been a success. Thanks Lake won. A special thanks goes out everyone!! Frank Purchis presents second place trophy to sponsor Dan Downing. Front row: Garry Knoll, batboy Scott Knoll, Jeff Zemke, Mark Shipman, Rich Varney, Terry Knoll, Doug Knoll. Standing, back row: Tom Gurd, Art Stewart, Gary Shipman, Kevin Kilpatrick, Tate Mix, Keith Jones, Guenther Mittelstaedt. — FOR SALE — The Village of Nashville will be accepting sealed bids on a 1972 Chevrolet %-Ton pickup truck. Bids must be submitted to the Nashville Village Clerk by 4:00 p.m. on August 13, 1981. The Village reserves the right to accept or reject any or all bids. SUSAN M. CORKWELL, Nashville Village Clerk Rats love the taste of Purina Rat Control Pellets. (We Guarantee It!) In tests on wild rats using Purina® Rat Control Pellets against five leading baits and grain, rats preferred the taste of Purina Rat Control Pellets as much as ten to one! That’s why we guarantee that Purina Rat Control Pellets will be the most palatable rat bait you can use or you get your money back! And it works! Follow the directions on the bag and get control of your rat problems. How to get a FREE Farmer’s Almanac. ($1.25 value) Stop by your Purina Dealer today. Pick up a coupon good for a free Farmer’s Almanac from Purina when you purchase one five-pound bag of Purina Rat Control Pellets. FARMERS FEED SERVICE 1006 E. Railroad St. Hastings Phone 945-9926 Frank Purchis presenting the consulation trophy to the Cole Brothers team. Frank Purchis presenting a watch to Dave Halsey from the Bad News team for the most valuable player award. Lake Odessa's Harvest Art Festival to feature art superstars Among the many great artists whose work will be displayed at this year’s Harvest Art Festival PLUS at the Lake Odessa Fairgrounds later this month will be at least three of Michigan’s artistic super­ stars, Festival promotor Jack Redican announced today. The trio, led by Hastings’s Harm Wilcox also features Barbara Matheson of East Lansing and Bill Whiting of Traverse City. Wilcox is internationally known for his exquisite carvings of waterfowl and his work is represented in museums and discriminating private collections. Barbara Matheson specializes in ink, pencil and charcoal drawings, and has had more shows and exhibitions than is possible to list here. She holds an Associate of Fine Arts Degree, magna cum laude, from Lansing Community College and is currently refining her artistic abilities Action - Ads FOR SALE: Blond Cocker Spaniel puppies, AKC. Phyllis Wells, 726-0129. AKC BASSETT HOUND PUPPIES FOR SALE: Also, proven stud and bitches. 852­ 1512, Nashville. at Michigan State Univer­ sity. She is 16. Bill Whiting of Traverse City has been featured on many television programs, most recently, on Channel 13’s PM magazine. His work is finely detailed and made none the less difficult by the fact that he draws with a pen clenched firmly in his mouth. A quadriplegic since he was 17, he mastered the difficult art form of mouthstick drawing and holding a giant flea market. went on to open his own art Between the two, there will be food booths, games, and gallery in Traverse City. In addition to the fine arts exhibitions. The merchants and crafts display at this in town will be holding year’s Harvest Art Festival Sidewalk Days in con­ PLUS, there is that “PLUS” junction with the Festival, co-promotor Janet Redican and an ox roast has also been pointed out. It involves a scheduled. The festival gets under number of things that are planned to make the festival way at 10 a.m. on August an annual “happening.” At 22nd and 23rd and is truly an the other end of Fairgrounds event planned with the Road, the VFW will be festival-goer in mind. Barney’s Pit Stop UNDER NEW MANAGEMENT 107 E. Main, Nashville Phone 852-9894 SPECIAL i— Direct from Lansing & Kalamazoo areas HAL BEVERIDGE BAND COUNTRY MUSIC AU9UST 7-9-9 No Cover Charge 9-1 BEER-LIQUOR-WINE-FOOD * HOURS: Mon.-Sat. 10:00to2:00a.m. Sunday Noon to ? Happy Hour 3:00 to 6:00 Come meet Denny and Barney �Th* Mopl* Valley News. Nashville. Tuesday. August 4, 1981 — Page 13 A weekly report from - ERNEST NASH State Representative TAX BURDEN LESS THAN MOST - Accordng to recent census data, residents of Michigan pay less in state taxes than the taxpayers in 31 other states. In addition, Michigan’s tax burden - the percentage of personal income paid to the state - decreased from 7.7 percent of income in 1979 to 6.9 percent of income in 1980. Each Michigan resident paid about $654 in 1979, and $646 in 1980. MINORITY BUSINESS DIRECTORY DEADLINE - Minority-owned businesses not previously listed in the Michigan Minority Business directory have until August 7 to contact the Office of Economic Development (toll free 1-800­ 292-9544) to assure their listing. The directory provides purchasing agents with a handy listing of minority-owned businesses that offer the goods and services they need. MSU PRESIDENT HIGHEST PAID - Cecil Mackey, President of Michigan State University, is the highest paid public official in the state, according to state budget of­ ficials. His new salary, $88,250, is also the highest of all Big Ten university presidents. Governor Milliken’s salary is $65,000 and Supreme Court Justices receive $60,500. Mackey has come under recent fire for a $100,000 restoration of the president’s residence on the East Lansing campus, and for his attempts to curtail the School of Nursing at MSU for budget trimming purposes. GOVERNOR SIGNS REFORM BILL - Governor Milliken signed into law legislation reducing property tax credits to welfare recipients. Before the law was enacted, welfare recipients who paid property tax received a tax credit check from the state reflecting the tax burden of home ownership or rental costs, even when welfare money had been used to pay the taxes or rent. Savings to Michgian’s taxpayers? About $20 million in the first year. This is but one of a package of bills I have supported to cut welfare costs. SALES TAX REPEAL ON ENERGY A House Republican lawmaker intends to introduce a bill this fall that would eliminate sales tax on residential utility bills, cutting consumers’ costs by 4 percent. Michigan voters eliminated the sales tax on food and drugs, deeming them essential. With thatsame reasoning, it looks like sales tax on home emergy costs might soon be repealed. Savings to residents? About $145 million next year, if passed. COUNTY FAIRS, ETHNIC FAIRS, OTHER FAIRS - W’ShtMtWifi County Fairs opening this week: Clare, Gratiot, Missaukee, Monroe, Sanilac, and Jackson; Northern Michigan Fair, 'Cheboygan; Ionia Free Fair, Ionia; the Genesee County Italian Festival, Aug. 14-16, Clayton Twp. near Flint; Founders Weekend, Delton; Ukranian Ethnic Festival, Hart Plaza, Detroit; Indian Pow Pow Cross Village, Aug. 9; August 8, Waterfront Art Fair, Charlevoix; August 8, Art in the Park, Holland; August 11-12, Summer Arts Festival, Sault St. Marie High School. It's easy... turn those unwanted items into cash... with an M.V. action ad — 945-9554. 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 Plan to survey corn root worms By John Baer, Extension Ag Agent Anytime you follow corn with corn, you could be setting yourself up as a target for com rootworms. In the past, you had two choices; treat the field with insecticide just in case, or gamble that com rootworm won’t be a serious problem. Either way, you could lose big. Treating a field that didn’t need it requires insecticide — at an average cost of $9 per acre— plus the time and energy needed to apply it. Failure to treat a field that gets hit hard by rootworms could cut yields by 15 to 20 bushels an acre, give or take a few. Now, however, there is a way to predict the likelihood of corn rootworm problems a year in advance. All you have'to do is count adult com rootworms in midsummer and use the number seen as an index of what to expect if you plant the field to com next year. What you’re looking for is a hard-backed, active beatle with long an­ tennae (feelers). The nor­ thern variety is plain yellow or green. The western corn rootworm is yellow or red with three black stipes down the wing covers. Michigan State University entomologist Bob Ruppel advises checking 60 plants in each of three areas of the field. Count all the com rootworm adults you can see without stripping back leaves and husks. If you see about one adult per plant, the population will probably be high enough next year to cause problems. If you see fewer than one per plant, you can expect little or no damage. The key to making this survey work is timing. The best time to count corn rootworm adults is 25-35 days after the first adult is seen in the. field. In the southern part of the state, adults could start appearing in the first 10 days of July; in the northern counties, it could be well in to August. Growers need to keep an eye out for those first ones so they can pin­ point the best time to make their survey. It takes about an hour to check a field. If that hour saves you from un­ necessarily treating an 80acre field, you make, in effect, more than $720 for your trouble. If it reveals the need to treat and treating the field saves you from a 20bushel-an-acre yield loss, the potential return on your time is even higher. The important thing right now is to watch for those first .corn rootworm adults and determine the best time for surveying the field. Also contact your county Cooperative Extension Service agent so other growers can be alerted. Phone 543-2310 or 645-2351. PROFESSIONAL BUSINESS DIRECTORY LIMESTONE & MARL (Delivered and Spread) CRANEWORK • Drainage Ditches • Farm Ponds DARRELL HAMILTON K3,UMV1Uf PH. 852-9691 FOR PROFESSIONAL INSURANCE PLANNING Call... THE HECKER AGENCY Cfean wheat bins before harvest by Allen Krizek, County Ext. Director To avoid problems with stored grain insects, farmers should clean and repair their grain bins and equipment now, before wheat harvest begins. According to Allen Krizek, Eaton County Extension director, stored grain insects can fly into storage bins from the field or from neigh­ boring farms. However, the greatest source of stored grain insects is from insects in or near the bins. Krizek advises removing all infested grain from the storage area. Trash, old sacks of seed or feed, and spilled grain or feed should be completely removed. The bin and grain handling equipment should also be cleaned. Special care should be taken to clean put elevator boots, truck or trailer beds, and hidden areas that can be easily overlooked. The bin struc­ ture should be checked and repairs made when needed to rain-, rat-, and bird-proof the bin in order to reduce spoilage and prevent con- Twenty couples take part in Mulberry Fore couples tourney The event was one of many Twenty couples took part in a mixed couple golf that makes up the activity at tournament at Mulberry Mulberry Fore. A men’s Fore golf course in scramble is held every Nahsville, Saturday, July 25, Sunday morning at 9 a.m. with the top four places Every man is invited to just walk-in and draw for a team. paying off. Don and Lynn Blakely On Friday night a couple organized the tournament mixed event will be held with that saw first place go to Bob a potluck following. and Isabelle Pfaff. Three other couples also came up winners in the pay off. Ron and Nancy Rosin , "Frank and Zelpha Spidel and YARD SALE: Aug. 6, 7 & 8,9 Leonard and Tini Joppie a.m. to 5 p.m., % mile south of M-50 on Shaytown Rd. Old were the other winners. Prizes were awarded for trunks and collectibles, nice putts and balls hit closest to kids’ clothes and much a pail and a bushel basket. more. Loa Kinyon. lamination. The clean up, if thorough, may be all that is needed to eliminate stored grain in­ sects from the storage area. Wooden bins, and some steel bins with many cracks and corners that are inaccessable for good cleaning, will need an insecticide application to assure kill of hidden insects. Malathion or Dursban are the recom­ mended insecticides. Insecticide “pest strips” can also be hung in the bin and under the false floor to help reduce insect problems. 225 N. MAIN - NASHVILLE PHONE 852-9680 VERMONTVILLE VILLAGE COUNCIL MEETINGS 1st 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 TESTI I Reasonable Fees!! (517) 852-9564 — NASHVILLE — Ask for Dan 11 PERFORMANCE PROFILE Action - Ads BARRY COUNTY EXTENSION SERVICE CALENDAR of EVENTS August 3 - MAEH Council, Executive Board 1:30 p.m.; Full Council 2 p.m., Extension Office, Hastings. August 3 - 4-H Dairy Goat Developmental meeting, 7:30 p.m., Community Building, Hastings. August 5 - 4-H Livestock Developmental Committee, 8 p.m. August 7 - Annual Holstein Field Day, Gene VanRhee Farm, Drenth. August 8 - Red and White Field Day, Conklin. August 8 - Swine Test Station Sale, 7 p.m., Livestock Pavilion, MSU, East Lansing. August 10 - Regional Conservation Tillage Field Day, Caro. August 24-27 - 4-H Livestock Expo, MSU, East Lansing. August 24-27 - Dairy Days, MSU, East Lansing. August 25 - State 4-H Horse Show, MSU, East Lansing. August 25 - 4-H Rabbit Expo, MSU, East Lansing. August 25 - Irrigation Tour, 1 p.m., starts at Yarger farm, 5165 N. Broadway, Hastings. August 26-27 - 4-H Poultry Expo, MSU, East Lansing. August 26-27 -4-H Veterinary Science Fair' MSU, East Lansing. August 27 - Manure Storage Tour, 10 a.m., starts at Wayne & Rodney Pennock farm, south of Nashville on M-66. September 1 - Barry County Row Crop Tour, 9 a.m., starts at Jim Habeggar farm, 12177 Green Lake Road, Middleville. See a real field and feedlot performer — the John Deere 70-hp 2640 It’s hard to find a tractor versatile enough to tackle tough tillage jobs, yet maneuverable enough to take on feedlot chores. But that's just the type of performance you'll find in the 70-hp John Deere 2640 Tractor. In the field, you get famous lugging ability that combines with a tough 8-speed transmission and Load-and-Depth Control hitch to get the job done on time. In the feedlot, the closed-center hydraulic system really shines, providing instant hydraulic response whether you’re steering or operating a loader. Plus, there are a lot of performance features like an electronic instrument panel and a comfortable, adjustable seat. For the field or the feedlot, see the John Deere 2640. G«W Sales 1138 Fourth Street Lake Odessa, Michigan Ph.616-374-8835 �Th* Maple Valley News, Nashville, Tuesday, August 4,1981 — Pag* 14 Maple Valley 4-H'ers bring home top ten" fair awards The Eaton County 4-H Fair got started Saturday, July 25th with 1,950 entries being shown at the Charlotte 4-H Fairgrounds. The results of the judging had 191 youth receiving top ten awards in the following areas. Winners from the Maple Valley area include: Beginning Photography, Paula Exelby, Vermontville Jr. Farmers; Special Awards, Paul Exelby, Vermontville Jr. Farmers; Senior Sewing, Corrine Cole, Happy Homes Handy Hands; Needlecraft, Melissa Smith, Vermontville Jr. Farmers, Julene Ackerson, Sunny Crest Riders, Debbie Exelby, Vermontville Jr. Farmers, Heather Brown, Vermontville Jr. Farmers, Amy Youngs, Vermontville Jr. Farmers, Lauri Con­ verse, Happy Home Handy Hands; Ceramics, Heather Brown, Vermontville Jr. Farmers, Amy Laverty, Vermontville Jr. Farmers, Amy Young, Vermontville Jr. Farmers; Painting and Drawing, Ann Hummel, Vermontville Jr. Farmers, Robin Wright, Happy Home Handy Hands; Calligraphy, Lachelle Haigh, Bellevue 4-H Farmers, Donna Messenger, Bellevue 4-H Farmers; String Art, Amy Laverty, Vermontville Jr. Farmers. Collections, Brenda Wright, Bellevue 4-H Far­ mers; Gift Wrapping, Jennifer Ackerson, Sunny Crgst Riders, Jolene Ackerson, Sunny Crest Riders; Leathercraft Beginning Leathercraft: Amy Laverty, Vermontville Jr. Farmers, Derek Myall, Vermontville Jr. Farmers; Intermeticate Leathercraft: Matt Brown, Vermontville Jr. Farmers; Avanced 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 h 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 Speakers "have talk — will travel by Margaret Ann Ross, Ext. Home'Economist Recently, fifty-two Eaton County participants at­ tended College Week at Michigan State University. There were several among those who took lessons designed for reteaching, who are willing to speak at local clubs or group meetings. The speakers chose topics to share based on their felt competence following their classes. Among the topics listed are: “Choice Not Chance Career and Life Planning”; Leathercraft: Heather Brown, Vermontville Jr. Farmers; Special Award for Outstanding Leathercraft Project: Amy Laverty, Vermontville Jr. Farmers (award donated by Tandy Leather Company). Sculpture, Jennifer Ackerson, Sunny Crest Riders, Polly Cook, Vermohtville Jf. Farmers, Mary Ann Southworth, Sunny Crest Riders; Dolls, Debbie Exelby, Ver­ montville Jr. Farmers, Kristie Hosey, Vermontville Attention Jr. Farmers; Woodworking Apprentice Woodworking: football playersBrett Wolcott, Vermontville Practice begins Aug. 17 at Jr. Farmers; Furniture 8 a.m. You must have a Restoration, Kris Fet­ physical. Equipment will be terman, Happy Homes issued Aug. 11 at 7 p.m. for Handy Hands, Corrine Cole, varsity players and Aug. 13 Happy Homes _ Handy at 7 p.m. for jr. varsity Hands; Electrical Science, players. Lynn Haigh, Bellevue 4-H Farmers. ACTION-ADS M.V. HUGE MOVING SALE: 1978 4x4 truck, truck cap, all major appliances, freezer, T.V., rototiller, log splitter, wood burning stove, wood furniture, carpeting, aquarium, craft items, books, humidifier, sewing machine, snowmobile, camping trailer, livestock equipment, building, elec­ trical and plumbing sup­ plies, baby items, utility shed, dog house, AKC Bassett Hounds, plants, household goods, children and adult clothing. Aug. 7 & 8, 9 a.m. till ? M-66 south of Nashville to Butler, one mile east. FREE PUPPIES TO A GOOD HOME: 4 female, 4 male, Irish Setter, Malamute Lab mix. 726-0533, Vermontville. (8-4) 5 FAMILY YARD SALE: Antique kerosene cook stove, few other antiques, electric trains, toys, dishes, small appliances, three boxes of new floor tile, pool filter, good clothing (all sizes), much more. Aug. 6, 7 & 8, Thurs. thru Sat., 9 a.m. to 7 p.m., 10375 Butler Rd., go seven miles south of Nash­ ville on M-66 to Butler Rd., turn east and go 2% miles. Held inside in case of rain. “Life’s Transitions and the Role of Loss”; “Com­ munications Skills”; “Family Folklore”; “The Ripple Effect of Self-Esteem in the Family”; “Volun­ teering for Personal Growth”; ‘‘Battered, Bothered and Bewildered”; “Family Interaction”; “Employed Mothers”; “Heat Robbers”; “LifeSpan Development”; “Sandwiched in the Middle”; “Over the Hill and Picking Up Speed”; “Insulating Windows”; and others. In addition, several said they would share the whole College Week Experience — what it is-and what it means. A list of the topics with names of speakers and their telephone numbers is available from the Extension Office. Topics would be appropriate for either men’s or women’s groups and could be a valuable addition to any club program. For additional in­ formation, call Ann Ross at the Eaton County Extension Office, 543-2310 or 645-2351. Health Department announces hours The Barry-Eaton District Health Department an­ nounced Family Planning hours for August recently. Walk-in hours for coun­ seling, supplies and pregnancy testing; as well as appointments with the nurse practitioner, are 11:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Tuesdays and Wednesdays in Hastings. Evening clinic hours by appointment only the second and fourth Tuesdays from 6 to 9 p.m. Call 945-9516 for information or appointments. Teens are welcome and fees are on a sliding scale based on income. Join a new group for fall fun When the fair is over, the summer is nearly gone and fall activities are about to begin... If you’re interested in joining Extension study group this fall, now is a good time to call the Extension office and leave your name and telephone number with home economist Ann Ross. There’s lots to learn in Extension groups plus an opportunity to meet people from throughout the county. Claudia Brown of Eaton Rapids (663-4678), president of the Eaton County Ex­ tension Council, will be happy to tell you about some of the countywide events coming up for this year. Health Department Barry Office HOW. Center St. Mon., Aug. 3 - Immunization Clinic, 9-11:30 a.m. and 1-4 p.m.; W.I.C., 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. Tues., Aug. 4 Medicaid Screening, 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p,m.; Family Planning, 11:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. Wed., Aug. 5 - W.I.G., 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.; Family Planning, 1.1:38 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. THANK YOU 19814-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 wasOREATLY APPRECIATED by all exhibitors! A BIG THANK YOU TO AU" Grand Champion Market Hog: Grand Champion Market Lamb: Grand Champion Carcass Hog: Exhibitor, John Page, Olivet. Buyer, Michigan Livestock Exchange, Battle Creek. Exhibitor, Jeff Gordeneer, Charlotte. Buyer, Lake Odessa Livestock, Lake O. Exhibitor, John Page, Olivet. Buyer, Quaker Brook Farm, Nashville. Champion and Reserve Champion Buyers were: HOGS: Grand Champion Carcass Reserve Champion Carcass Grand Champion Market Hog Reserve Champion Market Hog Grand Champion Pen Reserve Champion Pen 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 Grand Champion Carcass Lamb: Exhibitor, Cindy Wet­ nant, Charlotte. Buyer, Mike's Automotive, Char­ lotte. zel, Vermontville. Buyer, Dale Wetzel, Vermontville. Buyer Owner John Pag*, Olivet Onna Lohman, Charlotte John Pag*, Olivet Camle Haigh, Charlotte John Pag*, Olivet Scott Grlmwood, Charlotte Quaker Brook Farm, Nashville Langmaock Trucking, Charlotte Mich. Livestock Exchange, Battle Creel Felpausch of Eaton Rapids Realty World, Potterville Carter’s I.G.A., Charlotte Charlotte Shopping Guide, Charlotte Owner Buyer Teann Gamant, Charlotte Troy Gamant, Charlotte Teann Gamant, Charlotte Misty Bosworth, Charlotte Mike's Automotive, Charlotte Dale Wetzel, Vermontville Federal Land Bank and Production Credit Assoc., Charlotte McDonald's of Charlotte Owner Cindy Wetzel, Vermontville Troy Garnant, Charlotte Jeff Gordeneer, Charlotte Teann Garnant, Charlotte Jeff Gordeneer, Charlotte Dennis Dingman, Bellevue VERMONTVILLE BUYERS: Citizens Elevator Fox Tail Farms Michigan Veterinary Supply Dale Wetzel Grand Champion Carcass Steen Exhibitor, Teann Gar- LAKE ODESSA BUYERS: Sible Packing Smith Brothers Elevator U Lake Odessa Livestock MULLIKEN BUYER: D Nei| Southworth NASHVILLE BUYERS: Quaker Brook Farms Buyer Dale Wetzel, Vermontville Tirrell Farms, Charlotte Lake Odessa Livestock, Lake Odessa Carter's I.G.A., Charlotte Felpausch of Grand Ledge Bellevue Milling, Bellevue SUNFIELD BUYERS: Mapes Furniture Smith Brothers Elevator Grand Champion Steer Exhibitor, Teann Gamant, Charlotte. 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Box A, Nashville, Michigan ■Phone945-9554(Hastings) t The Maple Valley News, Vol. 110 - No. 10 - Tuesday, August 11, 1981 Plans finalized for Nashville’s “Harvest Festival Run By Susan Hinckley Organizers of Nashville’s fourth annual 10-kilometer Harvest Run predict the September 19th event will net a sizeable sum for the development ofa community recreational park in the village. The 6.2 mile race will be a highlight of the Sept. 18-19 Harvest Festival celebration sponsored by the Riverside Recreational Development Corp., a volunteer group dedicated to building ball fields and other recreational facilities on the banks of the Thornapple River, adjacent to Nashville’s business district. “We’re looking toward raising $1,200 for the RRDC, because sponsors are un­ derwriting, costs of the rade^’ said Pastor Don Roscoe, chairman of the event. Through last Thursday, Roscoe had secured com­ mittments from 21 Nashville businesses and the local Lions Club to help support the race with contributions of cash and-or merchandise prizes for the runners. Each entrant in the race also pays a registration fee to the RRDC to offset costs of trophies, awards and other expenses of the contest. Nashville’s first Harvest Run in 1978 drew under 100 runners. Last year, despite a steady rainfall, there were 159 entries, and Pastor Roscoe predicts even greater turnouts in the years to come. “In the future, I forsee the Nashville Harvest Run becoming one of the largest and best races in Michigan,” said Roscoe, who has run in various state races in recent years. He stressed the need for community support of Nashville’s Harvest Run to itiake it a year-in, year-out success. . “If the community will get behind it and support it, there is the future possibility of getting national runners and well-known speakers to participate in the race,” commented Roscoe. To create greater local interest in the September 19th Harvest Run, the organizers have planned a 1­ mile Fun Run to proceed the big event. Starting at 8:30 a.m. at Maple Valley High School, the Fun Run is open to all ages of non­ competitive runners, each of ’whom will receive an award ribbon.. At 9 a.m. at the starting line near the high school, the big 10-k event will get un­ derway. Race route is east on Reed Street to Main (M66);-north to Kellogg; then west and circling back to the high school via Mason Road. Organizers say the course is 45 percent flat paved roads, and 55 percent rolling dirt roads. “The course is along a very scenic route,” noted Roscoe. Experienced run­ ners consider the course both fast and challenging, he added. -The men’s record for the Nashville Harvest Run'was set in 1979 by Duane Spitz of Holt, who tied his time of 31:54 again in 1980. The women’s record is 45:50. Big George’s Party Store will furnish a top overall winner in the men’s division, and Nashville Auto and Farm Supply is providing the trophy for the top woman finisher in the race. Medals will also be awarded by age categories to winners in each division. In addition, Maple Leaf Florists will present flowers to all winners in the women’s division, and each pre­ entered runner will receive a special harvest Run t-shirt from the RRDC. All pre­ entries must be postmarked on or before September 12 to Former Free Fair ‘Queen’ attends reunion Audrey Furman Watson of Nashville (third from left), Queen of the 1968 Ionia Free Fair, returned with other former queens to visit the fair. The others are (left to right) Gloria Brand Veurink, Grand Rapids, 1965; Esther Nagy Klbbey of Rich­ land 1967; Janet Croel of Ionia, 1970; Caron Cook Stetler of Howell, 1971; and Tina Carton of Ionia, 1980. The fair drew more than 500,000 fairgoers during its July 31-Aug. 9 run. (photo tuppHod) be eligible for a t-shirt. Race day registration will be held at the high school between 7:3ft and 8:30 a m. Shower, lockers and restroom facilities will be available there. Water also will be fur­ nished at the half-point in the race. The course is very well marked and splits will be given at each mile. Thanks to Frank Snorter Sports of East Lansing, an electric timer and digital clock will record the time and place of each runner, said Roscoe. Results will be mailed to each runner as soon as possible after the race. Awards will be given as soon as all runners finish. Registration forms are available in area stores, or may be obtained by writing to RRDC, care of Rev. Don Roscoe, 304 Phillips St., Nashville, 49073. Enclose a stamped self-adressed en­ velope. Any business or organization wishing to join in sponsorship of the race should also contact Pastor Roscoe. Those already committed as sponsors are: Nashville Lions Club, Hecker’s Agency, Carl’s Super Market, C-Store, Eaton Federal & Loan, Nashville Auto & Farm Supply, Maple Leaf Florist, Village Inn Cafe, Nashville Hardware, Mirror’s Image, F. & S. Excavating, Security National Bank, Mace Pharmacy, Powers Shell, Larry’s Fargo, George’s Party Store, Vogt’s Funeral Home, Wheeler Marine, Curtis Craft Center, Hometown Lumber, Kent Oil and Wolever’s Real Estate. Junior Golf League ends season — The Mulberry Fore junior league completed its season with a nine hole flighted tournament. The tournament was broken down into cham­ pionship, first, second .and Pee Wee flight. In the championship flight, Jeff Hamilton defended his title by defeating Greg Lenz, Kevin Ohm and Jim Hay. Jeff shot his season low 44 to give him a net 41. Greg Lenz was second place with 47. In the first flight, Adam Brumm was the winner. Scott Lenz was close behind for second place. Bill Brenton shot one of his best rounds of the summer to defeat Jeff Tobias for the 2nd flight trophy. Bill showed that practice does make perfect, he was the only golfer out of the 21 different players who participated in every single Monday sessiop. In the Pee Wee flight, the boys played six holes. Ryan Rosin scored a 42 while Kyle Booher and Jeremy Samp­ son tied with 51’s. Tropies and instructions were completely furnished by Bill and Mary Hecker. Junior league directors, Jerry Reese and Mike Booher, and all those par­ ticipating would like to thank Championship Flight Back row, from left: Jim Hay, Greg Lenz (2nd place) and Kevin Ohm. Front row: Mike Booher and Jeff Hamilton (1st place), them for their assistance in running the summer golf league. more photos on page V — First Flight Front row, from left: Scott Phenix, Ron Hoyt. Back row: Brock DeGroot, Adam Brumm (1st place)) and Scott Lenz (2nd place). �The Maple Valley News, Nashville, Tuesday, August 11, 1981 — Page 2 Nash ville A kiss from country­ western singer Barbara Mandrell at the Ionia Free Fair last Monday sent Dave Hawkins of Nashville on a quick trip to “Cloud Nine”. The unexpected kiss came after Hawkins presented the perky TV star with a flower during her stage show at the fair. Waiting in the grand­ stand while Hawkins made his way to the stage for his impromptu encounter with Miss Mandrell were his wife, Brinda, and her sister and brother-in-law, Nancy and Richard Byrd of Thornapple Lake Road. The multi­ talented Barbara Mandrell thrilled the audience with her singing as well as spirited playing of a variety of instruments: mandolin, double-neck and steel guitars, "banjo, saxophone, and a harmonica which she later presented to a delighted 10-year-old lad that was called on stage from the audience. Other local folks on hand for Miss Mandrell’s per­ formance — and who "wit­ nessed the Hawkins kiss — were Mrs. Gloria Johncock and her daughters, Suzy Corkwell; Mrs. Petie Latta and her daughter, Sherry Gould, all of Nashville. An auction sale at the home of Mrs. Hale (Margaret Pratt) Sackett last Monday drew a large crowd to the east side of Nashville. Both the house and contents were auctioned. Among the goods sold were old shipping boxes and miscellaneous hardware and household items that ap­ parently once stocked the old Pratt Hardware here, which was owned by Margaret’s family. Later/ the store was owned by Seth I. Zemer, and today the building houses the Steak House restaurant. Mrs. Sackett now resides at the Burcham Hill Retirement Health Center, 2700 Burcham Drive, East Lansing, 48823. We are sure that she would enjoy hearing from her many Nashville friends. Mrs. Rosetta Perry and son, Carl, of Jacksonville, Florida, have been in Michigan recently calling on friends and relatives, in­ cluding her sisters and families of Nashville: Bessie and Tim Smith and daughters; and Betty and Kendal Wilcox. Mrs. Tom (Janet) Thorn­ ton of rural Assyria un­ derwent emergency ab­ dominal surgery Sunday, Aug. 2 at Pennock Hospital in Hastings, and is progressing as well as can be expected at the time of this report. Please remember to cheer those who are ill or shut-in with a card or call. It will add a great deal of sunshine to their day. A. sample of handsewn jet black ornamental beadwork was a recent gift to Putnr m Public Library from Mrs. Esta Day of Nashville. The trim piece, some 2 or 3 yards long, will be displayed in the Michigan and Local History Room at the library. Mrs. Day believes the beadwork once edged the hem of a dress. She inherited it from her mother, the late Mrs. Chester (Maggie Witte) Hyde of the Barryville area. Esta remembers seeing the piece from the days of her childhood and thinks it may have originated with her Grandmother Witte who came to America from Germany as a young lady. Mrs. Hyde died in 1926 and Esta has had the trim piece for a number of years. Another recent addition to the local history collection at the library is a set of per­ sonal account ledgers kept by Charles Higdon and the late Hazel (Smith) Higdon of Nashville in the years 1918­ 19. Precisely written entries reflect the cost of living in that era — 35 cents for a pound of coffee and 50 cents for a show at the opera — FOR SALE — The Village of Nashville will be accept­ ing sealed bids on a 1972 Chevrolet %-Ton pickup truck. Bids must be submitted to the Nashville Village Clerk by 4:00 p.m. on August 13, 1981. The Village reserves the right to accept or reject any or dll bids. SUSAN M. CORKWELL, Nashville Village Clerk If you have your Social Security payments deposited directly into your checking < or savings account, make sure the S.S. Administration has your current home address. Altho your mopey goes to the bank, important Social Security information is sent to the home. If you have moved,or plan to move, notify the Social Security Office. FUNLKAL DIRECTORS 'VcqtFUNERAL HOME in Nashville Phone 852-0840 By Susan Hinckley house. Utiliti Sthing, and auto repaif" cbsts, etc.. are all noted. pair of overalls cos dollars, and in March the Higdons paid $9 for an auto license. The ledgers were presented to the library by the Higdon’s granddaughter, Nancy Smith of Nashville. Mrs. Glenda Hardenburg of Eagle took her grand­ mother, Mrs. Bertha Becker of Nashville, to Charlotte Tuesday to see her doctor, then to Eagle to spend the night with the Hardenburg family. Tuesday evening, Glenda, her husband, Roger, and children took Mrs. Becker, to Lansing to call on her stepdaughter, Ida Pratt. Wednesday morning the Roger Hardenburgs and Mrs. Becker went to La. Porte, Indiana, to see her son and family, the Herbert Colwells. Mrs. Becker was brought back to Nashville Wednesday evening by the Hardenburgs. Mrs. Eliza Emery of Nash­ ville and Mrs. Irene Gaskill of Charlton Park Road were in Charlotte Sunday to visit Mrs. Flora Satterlee and her sister, Mrs. Mae Flose. The ladies enjoyed lunch at a Bellevue restaurant then drove on to Marshall and Olivet before returning to the Satterlee home. Senior Citizens of the Nashville COA Nutrition Site enjoyed a Friday evening picnic at Putnam Park. Thirty-one were present for the occasion. Paul and Marjorie Pen­ nock of Muskegon were houseguests last weekend of Earl and Clara Pennock of rural Nashville, and at­ tended the centennial celebration at the Nashville United Methodist Church on Sunday, August 2. Also attending were the Earl Pennock’s daughter and son-in-law, Lois and John Lane of Battle Creek, who were Sunday morning callers at the Pennock home. Mrs. Edna Gibbons of Nashville enjoyed a Wed­ nesday night phone call from her grandson, Freddie Gibbons of Tahlequah, Oklahoma. Mrs. Helen Balch, a for- >. mer Nashville resident who has lived at the Clark Memorial Home in Grand Rapids for a number of years, suffered a fractured hip last week and is now confined to St. Mary’s Free Bed Hospital in that city. Mrs. Elizabeth Askins of Nashville accompanied her son, Raymond, of Boyne City to. Toledo, Ohio, last Saturday to attend the funeral of her sister-in-law, Mrs. Fem Askins. Sunday evening callers on Mr. and Mrs. Fred Ackett of Nashville were her daughter and son-in-law, Audrey and Clare Steward of rural Charlotte. Mr. and Mrs. Harley Kinne of Grand Ledge were Sunday callers on his sister, Mrs. Helen Huwe of rural Nash­ ville. Beverly Burrows of Dowling, Vivian Conner and Darlene Scramlin of Nash­ ville, and Terry Marble of Battle Creek all tied for honors as top weekly weight loss winners when God’s No­ Munch Bunch met Monday for their weigh-in at the Nashville Baptist Church. Each of the four ladies had lost two pounds in one week. College-age youths of the Nashville Baptist Church will depart at 5:30 p.m. Friday, Aug. 14, for a weekend canoeing trip on the Pere Marquette River. Saturday, August 22, adults of the church will launch a canoe trip on the Thornapple River, commencing at Hastings. Junior High Olympics for youngsters of the Nashville Baptist Church will be held Friday and Saturday, Aug. 14 and 15, at the residence of Mr. and Mrs. Steve Knight, south of Nashville. The agenda includes games and contests starting at 3 p.m. Friday and an all-night cam pout. The annual Sunday School picnic of the Nashville Baptist Churclr is set for Sunday, Aug. 23, and will be an all-day event at Charlton Park. Morning worship services conducted near the park’s “village green” will be followed by a picnic lunch. An afternoon of swimming, sports, games and contests will conclude in the evening with a worship service. Furnishing music for the event will be the Gospel String Band of Dowling. Talking with Vern Staup of Nashville after last week’s Memories rerun on Colin T. Munro was printed, he CARD OF THANKS The family of Paul H. Corbin wishes to thank friends, relatives and neigh­ bors for the many acts of kindness shown during the loss of our loved one. Special thanks to the emergency room staff, I.C.U. staff, the 3rd floor staff of Pennock Hospital. Also to Dr. Thomas Myers and Dr. J. DenHartog, Vogt’s Funeral Home and Rev. Dave Schreuder. To those sending food, cards, flowers and giving to the different funds, your kindness will always be remembered. Mrs. Paul H. Corbin Mr. & Mrs. Charles Corbin Mr. & Mrs. Robert Corbin Mr. & Mrs. Bill (Sharon)Mason Tamira & Rebecca CARD OF THANKS The family of Glenn A. White wishes to thank relatives, friends and neigh­ bors for their flowers, cards, food, donations for the Nash­ ville Ambulance Service, and their kind expressions of sympathy at the time of the loss of our loved one. A special thanks to the Castleton, Maple Grove, Nashville Ambulance Ser­ vice, and Nashville Police who responded quickly this time, and many times before when Glenn needed them. Also to Vogt Funeral Home, and to Rev. Father Consani for the words of spiritual encouragement, and com­ fort. To the Women’s Guild of St. Cyril Church in Nash­ ville for the luncheon after the funeral, and to Carl’s Supermarket for extra food. Our heartfelt thanks go to all of you. Your kindness will never be forgotten. Margaret White Mr. & Mrs. James (Elaine) Powers Mr. & Mrs, Duane Downing Mr. & Mrs. Howard Downing Mr. & Mrs. Oliver Downing Grandchildren and Great-grandchildren reminisced about another sidewalk feature that at­ tracted local youngsters to the store — that is, in ad­ dition to a popular mechanical clown gum dispenser. Seems Munro once'maintained an open-air fruit stand outside his front door. Built into the display rack was a small water “fountain” which con­ tinually sprayed the fruit, with an eye to keeping it fresh. Little wonder that the Munro store left lasting impressions on the Nash-­ ville’s youth of yesterday. The Nashville Assembly of God will be having Vacation Bible School, August 17-21. The evening sessions, from 7 to9p.m., are for ages 3 years and older. Everyone is in­ vited to attend this evening Bible School and participate in stories, studies and fun. This year’s theme is, “Jesus With Us.” The Beatitudes will be studied. Leona and Howard Van Delic of Dowling were Thursday evening supper guests of her aunt, Mrs. Nellie Moon of Nashville. Rev. Glenn Rairigh of Sunfield, a retired minister of the Church of the Nazarene, underwent surgery Friday at Pennock Hospital. Rev. Rairigh has pastored churches in this area, including Grand Ledge and Hastings, and is a member of the local church. Teens of the Nashville Church of the Nazarene are working toward a trip to Cedar Point Amusement Park near Sandusky, Ohio. From 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday, August 15, they will conduct a car wash at the church. On Friday, August'21, the teens will hold a bake sale near Maple Leaf Florist, next to the library. Harold Trattles of Sturgis, father-in-law of Rev. Richard Wadsworth of the local Church of the Nazarene, underwent surgery, August 4, at a Sturgis hospital. Vacation Bible School at the local Church of the Nazarene will be held next week, August 17-21. The daily sessions will run from 9:00 a.m. to 11:30. Con­ cluding the week will be.a Sunday morning program, August 23, featuring Dave and Judy Smith and family­ puppeteers of Remus. Joan and Homer Winegar STANTON’S REAL ESTATE VERMONTVILLE NASHVILLE 726-0181 852-1717 REALTOR NEW LISTING: IN NASHVILLE - 2 bedroom, 1 story home, with new furnace, new septic, and drain­ field, new bath and kitchen, located on 2 lots, mature shade. Possible contract. Price: $27,000. NEW LISTING: VACANT LAND - north of Vermont­ ville, 37 acres - will divide - (good farm land), some woods, small frontage on trout stream. Contract terms. COUNTRY HOME: AND BARN - on M-50 north of Charlotte; 2 story, 4 bedrooms, nice, large lot with many shade trees. Land borders Thomapple River. Contract terms. Price: $19,000. JOAN & HOMER WINEGAR (home.. 726-0223) GRI ASSOC. BROKER""_________ ' \ <1% WE STYLE “MANE” ATTRACTIONS. anci^ 6 1575 Main, Vermontville, Ml. Phone 72'6-0330 �The Maple Valley News, Nashville. Tuesday, August 11,1981_ Page 3 Case of the Missing Gargoyle entertains local youth — •f?k f'* •fk fy?'* . S'* wiS‘ * ** ® > hV Thursday s production evolved around solving "The Case of the Missing Gargoyle. . (Maple Valley News photos by Virginia Alles) !>» KM ^(J4S ( ^We sirjJfV S W' 1,1'• StS; >*^1 The production included audience participation. A Gargoyle, Pickpocket, the Professor, a bumbling mayor, a lazy policeman, and a sophisticated hypochandriac entertained youth in Nashville and Vermontville during two separate performances last Thursday by the Arts En­ counter Theatre Troupe. The action was staged at each village’s park. Featuring high school 5>*to «Ik NASHVILLE students in the Eaton County area, the production is en­ titled “The Case of the Missing Gargoyle” and relies heavily on the par­ ticipation of the audience, allowing children to develop their skills of observation. Heidi Christie from Maple Valley High School is a member of the theatre troupe. The project, sponsored by Eaton schools and the CETA Youth Employment Program, was created to develop an acting company which will tour Eaton schools this fall with new productions and with workshops in creative dramatics for elementaryaged students. Folk dance workshop set ®d kitchen, locofed r ' Wec«ilrKf,hia;| 'VACANTLAND-noftho/Jn s-willdMde.fgoddfnt । smell frontage on Mm IS. It AND Mb on Mr story, 4 bedrooms, nwlrp: ade trees. Lond borden How items, Price: W. Mm Members of the Arts Encounter Theatre Troupe presented an entertaining program to the children who gathered in Nashville's Putnam Park. PROJECTED APARTMENTS: consisting of one & two bed­ rooms at low rental rates in Nashville. Now taking app­ lications. Interested parties contact by mail to ... ELSIE WOLEVER at... Wolever’s Real Estate P.O. Box 202 Nashville, Mi. 49073 -APPLICATION BLANK| NAME. I ADDRESS Mary Lea Bailey, an in­ ternationally known folk dance instructor from Delaware, Ohio, will provide instruction at a concentrated weekend in Folk Dancing for non-dancers, those who teach non-dancers, (learn new dances) and those who just love to dance. The dances taught will be simple group dances from many nationalities and all are fun to do. All ages are welcome and no experience is necessary. The workshop will be held September 18-20, 1981 at the Twin Lakes 4-H Camp near Traverse City. It is co­ sponsored by Grand Traverse Dance Collective; Great Lakes Recreation Leaders Laboratory; and Leisure Education Com­ mittee of Michigan State University. For more information on the cost and the pre­ registration required, contact the Cooperative Transportation transcripts available Transcripts of the two public hearings held in June regarding a study of tran­ sportation needs in Barry, Branch, Calhoun, Kalamazoo and St. Joseph counties are available for public review, the Michigan Department of Tran­ sportation said today. The transcripts are available at the Depart­ ment’s district office, 7545 South Westnedge, Portage; and at the office of the South­ central Michigan Planning Council, 72 E. Michigan Avenue, Galesburg. Action-Ads I PHONE___ BARN STYLE UTILITY BUILDING: 852-1512, Nash­ ville. Extension Service at 126 N. Bostwick or call 543-2310 or 645-2351 by August 18th. NOTICE Your presence at a meeting of the vil­ lage residents would be appreciated, this meeting is to be held at the Castleton Township Hall, located on Main St. in Nashville, on ... Tuesday, August 11,1981 at... 7:00 p.m. Topics to be discussed are: 1) Recall petitions on council members. 2) Black topping of Fuller Heights and various other streets without publishing calls for bids. 3) Rick's Refuse being denied a license to run in the Village. Your presence will show you are a con­ cerned and responsible citizen of Nash­ ville. Sincerely, ________________________DON WILLIAMS ATTENTION . SENIOR CITIZENS!! CHECKING with Daily Compounded INTEREST on Senior Citizens’ Accounts ’300 too Minimum balance requirement with return check service Minimum balance requirement with safekeeping service MhMuh, lei-FrofH aid luH.f.l.ed litlMta leaeaati: R*mn< ClMcS S s.™« w UU 4 1A 0 0 »3OO00 snr ii it an if in Fill CHUIItIT IFFICtS FMMMI NOW ohackinc details and Loan Association four coHwaiEar toomoas to serve too home omct - oanont, micxigm Nashrill*, Michigan ■ Eaton Rapids, Michigan ■ Olivet, Michigan �Th* Maple Volley News, Nashville, Tuesday, August 11, 1981 — Page 4 Memories of the pos By Susan Hinckley Turning back the pages (Author’s Note: Today’s column looks at stories that were making Nashville News headlines in mid­ August 100 years ago and at subsequent 25-year intervals. Sources for this account include the Nash­ ville’s Ancient History column, published in the News from near the turn of the century into the 1930’s, and the Turning Back the Pages feature of the 1940-60’s , wheat... i. IttoYEARS AGO (1881 4lS?meufartm®r®l,ar® A. C. Buxton has put up a their wheat in the elevator, superb flight of stairs on the thinking they can possibly north side of his block, get$1.25 a bushel for it-later. Headlines of a century ago told of official leading to the rooms oc­ The local market reached condemnation of Nashville's crude wooden bridge cupied by Lee and Durkee. $1.22 last week, but as we go across the Thornapple mill pond. Repairs were made (1981 note: The Buxton Block to press the price has while farmers forded the stream. By Sept, construc­ is located on the sw corner of dropped to $1.18... Stock buyers are infesting tion started on a new bridge upstream from this first the Main and Washington wooden span which roughly paralleled the dam. On Streets intersection and is the rural areas'... The sickly season is upon west side of stream is Elder Holler's early grist mill. In commonly remembered as . and stomach 1881 he built a new mill east of the river. the old Stop and Shop us, disarrangements, building.)... Several ladies of the billiousness, fevers, etc. village are almost daily stalketh abroad like a enjoying that invigorating roaring lion, seeking whom exercise of horseback riding he may bring to death’s door. and some of them are The heat is intense, and citizens who value their Ivies becoming quite expert... Owing to the failure of the will look sharply to it that bridge company to fulfilll they eat no spoiled food, nor their contract on time and overindulge in either food or have the new Thomapple drink... 75 YEARS AGO (1906) River bridge in running Last year a great many order by August 1, the common council has deemed turtles were shipped from it necessary to fix up the old this place, while this year bridge, which had become very few have been shipped. impassable, and will charge They are caught in traps in same to the bridge company. the river here, packed in The work of repairing the old barrels and shipped to 204 W. Main St., Nashvill bridge now is completed and . Pittsburg, where they form Phone 852-9107 the structure is safe for use, the chief ingredient of soups which will be good news to served at hotels and farmers north of town, who restaurants. The turtles are have been waiting to market shipped alive and are said to make the trip very com­ fortably. Reason for lack of action in this local industry is said to be lack of turtles, and one wonders if there is not also lack of turtle soup in Pittsburg... Von Furniss has broken all records in the quantity and quality of ice cream sodas he has sold at his new foun­ tain... There will be no less than three ball games, plus two . balloon ascensions, at Nash­ The StihT 032AVwas designedforprofessionals, farmers, ville’s big Harvest Festival foresters, contractors and anyone who needs a heavy-duty, lightweight celebration, August 31 and September 1... chain saw. So, ifyour woodcutting needs are Nashville’s sensational 6100505060610100m5o0r5e0 6th0a6n0 1average, you baseball team played the s - j needmore than the famed Petoskey team average chain saw. Come try Saturday and beat them 2-0. the Stihl 032AV. Is there a team anywhere that can beat Nashville?... Earl Rathaar has been appointed freight agent for the Michigan Central R.R. station at this place, and Claude Marshall has taken his place as baggageman... The 12:22 p.m. train known as the “Wolverine”, is now carrying a new cafe car. It is a beauty, finished in mahogany on the interior and equipped with electric lights and fans. Eighteen people can be seated and served at once... k A big protracted camp 105 N. Main Phone 852-0713 meeting in Pennock’s grove is drawing large crowds nightly... The Worlds Largest Selling ChainSaw 50 YEARS AGO (1931) Nashville's sensational village ball team was in the news 75 years ago when they beat the famed Petoskey club. This undated photo is of that era. E. B. Finley, Jr., ot Lansing has been appointed temporary receiver of the VON W. FURNISS Dru^s, Jewelry and Wall Paper Edison Phonographs, the Greatest Home Entertainer Professional Styling oi; for the Whole Guaranteed Rexall Remedies Wall Paper Below all Competition Watches, all Grades, Sold on Installments Nashville, Mich. Irene's Beauty Shop News of August 1906 recorded the success of a new soda fountain that Von Furniss had added to his drug store (today's Mace Pharmacy). Early ad card is undated. THELIGHTWEIGHT SAWDESIGNED FOR THEHEAVYWEIGHTS ASHVILLE HARDWARE ST!HL closed Nashville State Bank, and took charge Wednesday imorning„. 'It is ex.pected' t’hat White Oil PAINT ousePaint$llGai Latex PAINT *9& WHEELBARROW FARM AND RANCH • 4 Cu.JFt. Heaped Capacity • Rugged Steel Tray • Selected Hardwood Handles (one piece) Raqukad • Big 16” Pneumatic Tire EDP 920397 * UyvSJ * vS BK3FOUR V. KS-4 HEAVY DUTY HOMEOWNER s4495 K HOMETOWN & g g YOUR FULL SERVICE LUMBER YARD PELIYERING-PLANNING-ESTIMaTING-SAVING ' Call and Compare...852-O882 ln Nashville -1 block East on the tracks "> �The Maple Valley News, Nashville, Tuesday, August 11, 1981_Page 5 Memories of the past — some plan of operation will be worked out within a few weeks. (Note: The bank had failed to open for business Monday morning, August 3, as the result of a decision made at a Sturday night meeting of the directors. Officials ofthe bank believed the situation to be only temporary, explaining that the institution was salvent but closed voluntarily due to a condition brought about by recent heavy withdrawals and slow collections... New pastor of the Nash­ ville Church of the Nazarene is Mrs. Dorotha Hayter, formerly of Elmdale... After more than a week of temperatures that reached nearly 100 degrees every day, Monday night brought temperatures tumbling down to a shivery 50 degrees. The continued drought, besides burning up grass and seriously blighting crops, is killing some shade trees in this area... Due to the protracted drought, the Thornapple River is lower than even the oldest residents can remember. Numerous stumps and logs that for­ merly were no hazard to boats now are either dangerously close to the surface ' or actually projecting'' above water level... Seth Zemer, local hard­ ware merchant, has arranged for the appearance here next Wednesday of Peter McLaren, who claims to be the world’s champion wood chopper. The cham­ pion will perform chopping demonstrations in front of the Zemer Hardware (1981 note: now Steak House restaurant.) at 12:30... Eleven of the 28 members of the graduating Class of 1927, Nashville High School, attended a reunion party at the home of Miss Edith Parks, Friday evening. Nineteen of the class have attended college; five are married; nine are teachers; four work in offices; one is a nurse... Nashville Independents again beat the Albion Colored All Star baseball team, 3-0, Sunday afternoon, at the Thornapple Lake grounds... 25 YEARS AGO (1956) Less than two dozen people attended the meeting at the high school last Friday Methodists observe 100th birthday evening to discuss possibilities of financing and a building municipal Over 100 persons attended in 1869, just three years after original Methodist Episcopal swimming pool... a fellowship dinner at the Rev. J.” H. Richards of xChurch, and and Wallace Mrs. Mary Abbey, Nash­ Nashville United Methodist Kalamo, a Methodist Graham of Nashville spoke ville’s oldest resident, Community House following minister, conducted the first for the former Evangelical celebrated her 104th bir­ an August 2nd Centennial church service held in Nash­ United Brethren Church. In thday on August 9, at the Sunday celebration at the ville. The gathering was in a 1968, the two local Miller Nursing Home on church. grist prill ov^ned by the congregations merged to State Street, where she has Speakers at the morning Mallet family — who later form the present United lived in recent years. Mrs. service marking the 100th became charter members of Methodist Church. Abbey, who was born in year since the church was the fledgling congregation. Also speaking at the dinner Macomb County, came to constructed, was Dr. The new brick church was was Edith Parks of Grand Nashville from Hastings in Lawrence Taylor of Lansing, formally dedicated on Nov. Rapids, a retired missionary 1929. She has vivid District Superintendent of 27, 1881. to Africa. A former local recollections of the Civil War the United Methodist At Sunday’s Centennial resident, Miss Parks entered and of pioneer days in Church. service, Ed Smith of Nash­ the mission field from the Michigan. When she and her sang “Precious Nashville M.E. Church and Completed in the fall of ville parents moved to Hastings in 1881, the Gothic-style brick Memories”, accompanied on served many years. 1873 the town still was church replaced an earlier the piano by his wife, Edna. Other special guests at surrounded by forest and frame structure damaged by At the fellowship dinner, Sunday’s observance were Indians were plentiful... a November 1880 fire. The Mrs. Ada Skedgell Yaudes, Mrs. James Crosby of New York Central early church had been built local, spoke on behalf of the Cassopolis and Claudia passenger train service for Crosby of Birmingham, wife Nashville remains un­ and daughter of Rev. “Bing” Rev. Putnam returns — changed, but passengers no Crosby, a former local longer can buy tickets or Rev. Leonard Putnam of at Wilmore, Kentucky, to Methodist minister who now check baggage at the local Nashville returned home study for the ministry. serves a Cassopolis church. station. Fares will be Thursday by bus from collected aboard the trains, Chattanooga, Tennessee, where baggage also can be after'driving his son, David, checked... of Grand Rapids, there for Mrs. Mary Hajman, local an extended stay with THE artist and member of the friends. In early Sept., David Nashville Art Group, will will enter Asbtiry Seminary have one of her paintings on display at the Michigan State dspayatteMcganState Fair in Detroit, August 31 to Maple Grove Birthday Do you need a different September 9. She has to meet (or new) hair style or cut? recieved word from Mike Maple Grove Birthday Church, of the University of Call for an appointment... Michigan, that her water Club will meet Tuesday, August 18, at Maple Leaf color, “Atlantic Turmoil,” is WITH... JAN, JODI or BARB one of ten paintings chosen Grange Hall at 12:15. We will from a total of 175 entries at be leaving at 12:30 for the recent Ann Arbor exhibit Turkeyville. Rides will be shared. Plan to come. to be shown at the fair... 470 E. Main - Vermontville From all indications, Nashville’s Harvest Festival and Community Fair, August 24 and 25, should be one^ of the best ever. The celebration is sponsored again this year by the Nash­ ville Volunteer Fire Department, with Clarence Thompson serving as general Festival chairman. Village HairPort — Club 726-0259 726-0623 2SH tMICE PUBMICT HOURS: 9 A.M. - 5:30 P.M. Monday thru Saturday Vermontville Food Group meets August 25 Buy a John Deere Tractor Now and Save on Finance Charges or Lease Nowand Your Payments Will Be Discounted 10% Now is your best time to purchase a new John Deere 40- to 275-hp tractor! Buy now and no finance charges will accrue until March 1, 1982. This money-saving offer also applies to , all used tractors and new John Deere and used implements sold with the tractor. If leasing is being considered, your lease payments on new John Deere tractors and implements leased with the tractor will be discounted 10 percent. We'd like to discuss how we can help your dollars earn more this year. Come in this week and let's make a deal. This offer may be withdrawn at any time. G&W Sales 1138 4th Street, Lake Odessa, Ml. 48849 Phone 616-374-8835 The Vermontville Food Co­ op will hold an order meeting at 7 p.m. (sharp) August 25 at 220 S. Main St. in Ver­ montville. Newcomers are welcome to attend, said Shirley Harmon, but they should arrive prior to 7 p.m. if they have any questions. Persons who use food stamps are also welcome, she said. Additional information may be obtained by calling 726-1063 or 726-0212. Preschool vision and hearing testing set for preschoolers It is now a Public Health Act that preschoolers 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 of the days of August 13 and! August 14. This will be by appointment only. Call 945­ 9516 to make an ap­ pointment. The clinic will be held at the Barry-Eaton Health Department at 110 W. Center St., Hastings. Action - Ads SNOW CAMPER, pulls behind snowmobile. 852-1512, Nashville. RENT A MOTOR HOME: By day or week. Have campers also. $100 deposit will hold for your date. Call Meek’s Vacation Rental, 945­ 9101, Hastings. (9-29) 207 Main St., Nashville One A Day AIM Toothpaste 4oz6 VITAMINS 100's 99 Plus Iron Bausch & Lomb NOXEMA Daily Cleaner tk *3.39 1 ’/> oz, SKIN CREAM tga* Lens Lubricant s: U YVt t oozz.. 91" t)|^0XZEMA Aqua Velva o6i_. Lectric Shave 3 oz. 99c Vitamins 100's ORALB Toothbrushes COUPON ■■■■ 4O's or 60 s s1.00 OFF 89c COLOR PRINT FILM DEVELOPING SAVE $1.00—WITH THIS COUPON—when you bring your roll of Color Print Rim (C-41 process only) for developing and printing. Offer expires 8/18/81. Purses B^MITY 6oz. Pre-Electric Shave Lotion GERITOL Sale! French $J49 8 oz. Saline Solution.. *1.49 After Shave 852-0845 Tronolane™ NOW $ 10.98 Compact and versatile with pockets for currency, coins and credit cards. Carries your favorite photos, too. Choose from top grain leathers in great fashion colors. •Manufacturer’s suggested retail. Anesthetic Hemorrhoidal 1 oz. size... Reg. *2” $2°9 plus mail-in offer saves you $1.00 more! �The Maple Valley New», Nashville, Tuesday, August 11, 1981 — Page 6 Bubble gum contest highlights Story Hour picnic at Library A fun-filled sack lunch conduct the 1981 Summer picnic on the lawn of Putnam Story Hour. Stories, movies and games Public Library last Tuesday concluded a successful four entertained youngsters from week Story Hour program ages four through fourth grade consecutive for Nashville youngsters. on The traditional summer Tuesday morning sessions at program, held each July for the library throughout July. Tuesday’s picnic was a many years, was under the direction of the local Friends postponement of an event of the Library again this originally set for July 28. Attendance at the picnic was year. FOL president Mary Hay slightly less than the praised the work of Sandy average 50 children per week Schaub, general chair- who were present at the person, and all the other Story Hour sessions. Movies, a penny search in volunteers who helped sand, a clothesline relay and other games were on the agenda Tuesday. The highlight was a bubble gum contest — with Patty Jar­ man taking first place with a 7 inch bubble. Shown Scott and Mark Schaub each blew bubbles measuring 5% inches to tie for second place. Brad Ash­ craft produced a 516 inch bubble to place third. After enjoying sack lun­ ches which they had brought to the library, the youngsters were treated to popsicles, compliments of the FOL_ Youngsters lined up on the lawn of Putnam Public Library in Nashville as the bubble gum blowing contest got underway Tuesday. The event was part of the picnic fun which concluded a 4-week Summer Story Hour program. Ryan Rosin stands perfectly still for the bubble measuring by Merry Lee Ossenheimer, Triends of the Library volunteer. The FOL directed the Summer Story Hour program throughout July. Vermontville news By Esther Shepard Brad Ashcraft blew a 5% inch bubble to claim third place FOL volunteer Judy Scott handles the measuring duty.. (Maple Valley News photos by Susan Hinckley) RED HOT BUYS for BACK TO SCHOOL! • YARD GOODS... Wovens Prints and Solids... Reg. $1.99 $1.00 ’ YARD • SCHOOL DRESSES ...^ J 4 These are CUTE 11 4 to 6X Several Styles 7 to 12 elelecctitoionn Big Seelelecctitoionn ! j $ 099 SPECIAL 4-DAY OFFER • Makie your selections this week and take *1,00 OFF each dress! — CASH or LAY-A-WAY — "Ketttty 4 Variety Stere "Your Everything Store" 115-117 N. Main — NASHVILLE ® < / Mrs. Mary Irvin has been transfered to Barry County Medical facility, 2700 Nashville Rd., Hastings, Room 2. Mrs. Paula Kimble of Saranac and Mrs. Julie Edger of Hastings, with Miss Esther Shepard were in Battle Creek Saturday forenoon and returned by and stopped at Turkeyville. While there, it rained hard. Also part of Battle Creek received a good rain storm. Thursday evening July 6, thirty members of the Historical Society braved the stormy looking sky to journey to Charlton Park for their annual picnic, and a tour of the museum, Sixberry house and the general store. A very good time was the report and no rain. On their way, Mr. and Mrs. Duane Hawkins of Lansing stopped at Miss Esther Shepard’s and left a photo of his late brother Ralph, when he was on duty in Africa. Their father Duane, who served in the Civil War and other pictures including a school picture, taken in 1925 of Jesse. Congratulations to Maple Valley Beefers, on their many honors they took home from ~the~ 4-H Fair at Charlotte; the Maple Valley Riders, with their ribbons. Maple Valley Athletic Boosters BINGO MAPLEWOOD SCHOOL Vermontville THURSDAYS ...7:00 p.m. Early Birds... 6:30 p.m. trophies and awards; the Vermontville Jr. Farmers, on their first place, showmanship and champions; the Vermontville 4H’ers with their animals, rabbits, fowls, handcrafts and cooking, and the Maple Valley News for their coverage of the Fair, which means so much to these boys and girls and to the people of Vermontville. Mrs. Manta Rawson Leatz of St. Joe spent several days with Mrs. Ava Kroger and attended the Sunshine Party. Monday p.m. they and Mrs. Leta Nagle, Mrs. Hermina Southern and Mrs. Bernice Adrion spent the p.m. visiting Mr. and Mrs. Paul Taylor in Lansing. On Tuesday evening they and Mrs. Kate Snider were supper guests of Mrs. Southern. Can You Afford To Use Less Than The Best? Fo ... QUALITY SEED Come See Us Citizens Elevator 870 S. Main Vermontville Phone 726-0514 �The Maple Valley News, Nashville, Tuesday, August 11, 1981 — Page 7 A weekly report from - ERNEST NASH for general assistance and ADC recipients, and step-parent support, the federal guidelines should come unnoticed to most recipients. EFFECTS OF FEDERAL TAX CUT ON STATE - The recently enacted federal tax cut could be just the answer to Michigan’s economic woes, according to Management and Budget Director Gerald Miller. Miller was especially pleased with its recent passage because the state’s economic forecast and 1981-82 budget assumed that the tax cut would be in place on October 1,1981. Miller sees the tax cut as a catalyst to Michigan’s economy because people all across the country would be financially freer to purchase automobiles, Michigan’s most vital industry. COUNTY FAIRS, COUNTRY FESTIVALS - The week of August 9-15 marks the opening of these county and youth fairs: Branch, Midland, Shiawassee, Wayne and Mont­ morency. The Northern District Fari in Cadillac runs Aug. 10-15; the Western Michigan Fair in Ludington is Aug. 10-15; and Drummond Island’s Summerfest is Aug. 9-15. The Blueberry Festival in Montrose, Aug. 14-16; Greenville’s Danish Festival is Aug. 14-16; a Fine Arts Fair is scheduled for Aug. 15-16 at the Lakeside Winery in Harbert; and the Lenawee County Fair begins Aug. 16 til Aug. 23. Don’t forget the Polish Ethnic Festival Aug. 14-16, Hart Plaza in Detroit. State Representative HOUSE GOP WELCOMES NEW MEMBER - Republicans in the Michigan house of Representatives retained control over the seat left vacant by U.S. Rep. Mark Siljander when t 42nd House District elected Harmon Cropsey of Decatur the to fill the post. Cropsey joins his son Alan, who represents the 88th House District in the Legislature. Siljander vacated his seat after winning a special election when David Stock Stock-­ man resigned from Congress to head the Reagan budget office. CB PROGRAM REVIVED - The Broad Emergency Assistance Radio (BEAR) has been revived by 37 Lansingarea volunteers and they have been monitoring distress calls from motorists travelling on 1-96 between Grand Rapids and Lansing. BEAR was halted in 1980 due to a lack of state funds. CAMPAIGN FINANCE PROPOSALS - A bill to alleviate the conflict of open campaign financing and the principle of judicial integrity will be debated when the House of Representatives returns next month. The bill would allow lawyers in counties of 500,000 or more to contribute to judicial campaigns anonymously through an independent intermediate committee, which would pass on the individual contribution to the designated campaign. Currently, judges are aware of how much money various attorneys con­ tributed to their campaign, as well as their opponents. The bill’s intent is to enhance the integrity of Michigan’s judicial system. EFFECTS OF U.S. BUDGET CUTS ON STATE - The Michigan Department of Social Services reports that new eligibility requirements for welfare recipients drawn up by the Reagan administration will have little impact on Michigan’s needy. Since Michigan has enacted many of the requirements already, such as reduced income ceilings for ADC and food stamp recipients, certain work requirements BARRY COUNTY EXTENSION SERVICE CALENDAR of EVENTS fnaftfe ' In Hah kteiqri ii'.Jw’ ===; rtfctaii iSteits 1 li ftnsi 5® !■*• jqiifldt ta al c^3’ i£ii js I ■ %***• laying n toinn Tg^fS! i^teWe n if fcftt** sritn August 22-23 - State Sheep Show, Ionia. August 24-27 - 4-H Livestock Expo, MSU, East Lansing. August 24-27 - Dairy Days, MSU, East Lansing. August 25 - State 4-H Horse Show, MSU, East Lansing. August 25 - 4-H Rabbit Expo, MSU, East Lansing. August 25 - Irrigation Tour, 1 p.m., starts at Yarger farm, 5165 N. Broadway, Hastings. August 26-27 - 4-H Poultry Expo, MSU, East Lansing. August 26-27 - 4-H Veterinary Science Fair, MSU, East Lansing. TJ—’sNASHVILLE PIZZA — CLOSED Monday. Open Tuesday 4 p.m. to 11 p.m. Wednesday & Thursday 4 to 11 p.m. Friday & Saturday 4 p.m. to 1 a.m. Sunday 4 to 11 p.m. PEOPLE’S BIBLE CHURCH Sunday School .. 10 Sunday: A.M. Worship ..11 P.M. Worship ... 7 Wednesday Evening: Prayer Meeting .. 7 a.m. a.m. p.m. p.m. PASTOR RANDY REED UNITED METHODIST CHURCH North State, Nashville A.M. Worship. 9:45 Sunday School ..11 Youth Fellowship Sunday 7 6 Bible Study Thur.. 8 a.m. a.m. p.m. p.m. REV. LEONARD PUTNAM 219 Washington St., Nashville CHURCH OF THE NAZARENE REV. J. G. BOOMER BUICK-CHEVROLET HOURS: Monday and Wednesday nights 'til 8. Tues., Thurs. & Fri. 'til 6 p.m. Saturday 'til 3 p.m. 1435 S. Hanover Street in HASTINGS - Phone 945-2425 CALL TODAY... 945-2425 MAPLEGROVE BIBLE CHURCH AREA CHURCH SCHEDULES TRINITY FULL GOSPEL CHURCH 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. s400tos1100 © FRANTZ‘S* NEW HOURS: E. State Road, Nashville Dealer REBATES from 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. p.m. UNITED METHODIST CHURCH South Main, Vermontville Adult Sunday School ... 10:30 a.m. Church Service. .11 a.m. REV. MOLLY TURNER PEACE UHITED METHODIST CHURCH OF BARRYVILLE PASTOR PAUL L. BOGER 6043 Scott Rd. (M-79) ^coococooeeceoc^ Sun; A.M. Worship .9:15 Sunday School..... 10:15 Sunday School .. 10 a.m. NASHVILLE BAPTIST CHURCH PASTOR STEVEN L. REID Sunday-. A.M. Worship ..11 a.m. P.M. Worship .. 7 p.m. Wednesday Evening Worship p................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 DeGROpT Assistant...Don Roscoe 301 Fuller St., Nashville 304 Phillips St., Nashville ST. CYRIL CATHOLIC CHURCH 203 N. State, Nashville Sunday Mass .9:30 a.m. Holy Day Masses celebrated at 7:00 p.m. the evening before i REV. ROBERT CONSANI FIRST CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH T10 S. Main, Vermontville Church School. 9:45 a.m. Church Worship .11 a.m. (Nursery Care Available) Fellowship Time After Worship. » REV. DAVE SCHREUDER ASSEMBLY OF GOD CHURCH 803 Reed St., Nashville Sunday School .. 10 Sunday: A.M. Worship ..11 Evening Worship . 7 Wednesday Evening: Prayer Meeting . J a.m. a.m. p.m. p.m. REV. ROBERT G. TAYLOR 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 .. 10 a.m. A.M. Worship ..11 a.m. P.M. Worship ... 7 p.m. REV. CLARENCE SHAVER Assort Ministers are: David & Kathleen Yeomans Rev. Viola Sampsel... Special Prayer for your needs �rh» Maple Valley Newt. Nashville, Tuesday, August 11, 1981 — Page 8 Homemaker Council plans fall events for coming eventsby Margaret Ana Ross. Extension Home Economist The Eaton County Ex­ tension Homemakers Council met at Camp Francis recently to plan for fall events on the Extension Calendar. All 12 »tudy groups were represented by either a council member or their study group president — with 24 in attendance Claudia Brown, Council president, called the meeting to order following a smorgasbord luncheon The MAEH District Meeting will be at Kalamazoo on Thur­ sday, August 27. Reser­ vations (50 cents) may be made through the Extension office. Jenny Bohms, Charlotte, and Claudia Brown will be on the program. Dorothy Long’s guest from Michigan Bell | Some intenes+i intenes+ing and hdpful -facts ya» may | not know about your j ARTIFICIAL LARYNX-. phone service. this small instrument is FOR. PERSONS WHO HAVE LOST THE USE OF 1N0R LAR.W IT SUBSTm/TESELECTRoNlcVIBRATIONS FOR THE NATURAL VIBRATIONS OF THE VOICE. CALL YWR. LOCAL MICHIGAN BEU. BUSINESS OFRCF FOR MORE INFORMATION. 800 MUMBEES •’ Some outof-town businesses provide an “goo''number fadt you can dial without charge arge w example, when you wtint- -to call out of town about reservations, look -for "Soo "numbers provided in ads by hotels, mohsis, resorts, airlines and around Hrunsportton Japan spoke on her native program is being planned by the Michigan Beef Com­ land. The kickoff meeting will be mission, 4-H, Family Living, a Beef Extravaganza Dinner business and Extension and program on Thursday, Sept. 17 at 6:30 p.m. at the 4­ Make pineapple H Building in Charlotte. Patti Wright and Jd Ballard from zucchini are co-chairmen. A variety A new recipe for making your own pineapple from zucchini is so popular .that everyone will want to try it. (Hawaii’s got nothing on us anymore, according to Extension Home Economist Ann Ross.) Our food specialists at Michgian State University have tested the following recipe and assure us it is acid enough to process in a boiling water bath. 1 gal. plus 1 cup peeled zucchini, coarsely ground 1 tsp. oil of pineapple or pineapple extract 46 oz. can unsweetened pineapple juice 4 cup bottled lemon juice 3 cups sugar Jloil 3 minutes. Pack in clean, hot jars, leaving Vfe" head space. Seal according to manufacturers directions. Process in a boiling water bath (water1” to 2” above tops of sealed jars) for 10 minutes after water is boiling. Homemakers. The Fall Bazaar will be Friday, Oct. 30 at the Lawrence Avenue United Methodist Church in Charlotte. Study groups are making plans to hostess another study group during the coming year. At the next Council meeting, on Tuesday, Oct. 6, the Council will choose the award winning title and logo for their new newsletter being planned by Jenny Boh­ ms; Home Economist Ann Ross announced the fall lessons will include a tour to Grand Ledge and classes on rape prevention and Saving $ in the Kitchen. For all your INSURANCE NEEDS See or Call... TERESA JONES Action * Ads FREEZER, dinette, sofa, chairs, recliner and stove. Also 5 rooms of carpeting. 852-1512, Nashville. TRAVELING MOVING? Avoid UNNECESSARY PrtoNE installation CHARGES. Plan HoW Man/ phones and WHAT'KIND OF service you'd NEED; THEN CAU. AND TELL youR. MICHIGAN BELL REPRESENTATIVE. IN ISISr Michigan hooked up fa +he first- cross-country Iona distance line and the -first- DETROIT-TbSAN Franciscooai| war mode, it took 30 minutes fa set- up the three.minute call and cost the customer t lb .70 ! FIVE FAMILY PORCH SALE: Fri. & Sat., Aug. 14 & 15, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., 434 S. Main St., Nashville. SEPTIC TANK CLEANING: Approved by Michigan Department of Health. Call Menzo Howe, Charlotte. Phone 543-0173. (tin) TRUMBLE AGENCY ^uto-Oumers Insurance Vermontville Ph. 517-72641634 or 726-0580 remember, once YOUR NEW SERVICE IS installed, extra Visits sy youR INSTALLER CAN MEAN EXTRA EXPENSES For YOU! IN 1877, THE FIRST COMMERtlAl TEDLEETPHROONIET LPINOE LWICAES USED BY A DETROIT DRUGSTORE. THE DETROIT POLICE DEPARTMENT was the second to use the NEW BELL TELEPHONE. A NEWSPAPER. ACCOUNT STATED THAT THE "TELEPHONE IN THE POLICE STATIONS CONTINUES TO AFFORD VISITORS AND ATTENDANTS MVCH ENTERTAINMENT RUB YOUR HORSE THE RIGHT WAY! EMERGENCY NUMBERSHERE'S A LIFE-SAVING IDEA... IF NOV HAVE CHILDREN AT HOME. TEACH THEM HOW 7b USE THE PHONE AND WHERE To FIND EMER­ GENCY AND OTHER IMPORTANT NUMBERS IN CASE of AN ACCIDENT FIRE OR SUDDEN ILLNESS QUESTIONS ABOUT yoVR. PHONE SERVICE? “Hl, |'M ONE OF THE DOZENS OP MICHIGAN BELL SERVICE REPRESENTATIVES SERVING CUSTOMERS LIKE yOU THROUGHOUT MICHIGAN IF you HAVE ANY QUESTIONS ABOUT youiz PHONE SERVICE, LOOK ON THE FRONT OF YOUR PHONE BILL FOR THE NUMBER OF /WRSERVICE REPRESENTATIVE. HE OR. SHE IS REA Dy TO HELP" Grooms while protecting with insecticide/fly repellent in a blended oil base Comes ready-tb-use in a handy one-quart squeeze bottle (Psst! It’s great for beef show cattle, too!) (Psst! It’s great for beef show cattle, too! WE’VE GOT IT!! WE’VE GOT IT!! Farmer’s Feed Service 1006 E. Railroad, Hastings PHONE 945-9926 �The Maple Valley News, Nashville, Tuesday, August 11, 1981 Junior League Golf Tournament Feed Fetchers take blue ribbons home from fair The Eaton County Fair is over and another Maple Valley 4-H club had a very successful week. Membership of the Feed Fetchers 4-H Club may be small but personal achievements were gained. Dawn Zaikowski received three first place ribbons in sewing, photography, and creative writing. Debbie Zaikowski exhibited two first place winners in photography and in collections. DeAnne Zaikowski went home with first place awards Second Flight From left: Scott Tobias, Bill Brenton (1st place), Jeff Tobias (2nd place), Lloyd Cooper and Randy Hoyt. (Photos supplied by Diane Brown) From left: Jeremy Sampson, Ryan Rosin (1 st place) and Kyle Booher. PROFESSIONAL BUSINESS DIRECTORY LIMESTONE & MARL (Delivered and Spread) CRANEWORK • Drainage Ditches • Farm Ponds DARRELL HAMILTON It 3, NASHVILLE PH. 352-9691 FOR PROFESSIONAL INSURANCE PLANNING Serving our country Jody Ward PFC Jody Ward has been promoted to Specialist 4 in the U.S. Army. He is with D Co. 4th Medical Bn. at Fort Carson. Jody and wife Dottie live at Bella Vista Apts, in Colo. Springs, Colo. In Dec. they will be leaving for Germany. Call... THE HECKER AGENCY 225 N. MAIN • NASHVILLE PHONE 852-9680 on SWIMMING VERMONTVILLE VILLAGE COUNCIL MEETINGS 1st 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! I POOLS DO IT-YWRSELFERG EASIEST pools ' to Install!” (616)963-0433 Financing Available! ACOflftfi inc Now Stocking ... 8” 2 Hole CONCRETE BLOCKS EA Yard Price ... CEMENT...‘4.50b«9 $>“|t15 By Pallet... 35 bags ... “MAPLE VALLEY CONCRETE PRODUCT (517) 852-1900 South side of Nashville on M-66. Bag in photography and calligraphy. Beth Potter also had a first place project in sewing. Troy Thompson of Ver­ montville exhibited photography and vet science projects and placed first in both. Shaun Thompson had a first for his stamp collection and was also a Top Ten winner. Brain Cook of Sunfield went home with a first place woodworking project. In the area of livestock, 11year-old Todd Chapman of High school announces... back-to-school information It is time to get going on another school year. Here are some dates and times which will help you with your planning. Beginning Monday, August 24, students may pick up lockers and schedules at the main office in the high school building between the Peewee Flight Page 9 hours of 8 a.m. and 12 noon, also from 1 p.m. until 4 p.m. Classes will begin with a full day scheduled for Tuesday, Sept. 1. School hours will be the same as last year. School will not be in session on Sept. 7, Monday, in observance of Labor Day. Charlotte took Reserve Calf Champion in All Other Breeds and several “A” awards in Rabbits. Shaun Thompson of Vermontville took the Reserve Champion Simmental Trophy home and also a trophy for the Best Set of Sheep Records. Thirteen-year-old Troy Thompson took the Grand Champion All Other Breeds Trophy and the Supremem Reserve Champion Female Banner with his Chianina heifer. Troy also took first in the 13-14 year old Boys Beef Showmanship Class and went on to become the Reserve Champion Beef Showman. In the sheep classes, Shaun Thompson placed second in the 12-under Boys Showmanship and Troy brought home a Sheep Showmanship trophy in the 13-14 boys class. For their first year as a new club in the Maple Valley area, the Feed Fetchers had a fine week at the fair. �Th* Mopl* Volley New*. Nashville, Tuesday. August 11,1961 — Page 10 From our readers Eaton County youths to participate in state 4-H Livestock Expo by Mary Warren Eaton County youths will join 4-H members from across the state to compete in the third annual Michigan 4-H Livestock Expo. Aug. 2427 at Michigan State University. Eaton County 4-H’ers competing in the Livestock Expo contests are Beth Bosworth, J.J. and Lorin Lewis, Tammy Cory, Ron & Karena Brown, Mike & Gary Wells, John Lehman, Teann and Troy Garnant, all from Charlotte; Troy and Shaun Thompson and David Brand from Vermontville; Sheri and Eric Day and Jim Mott from Olivet; and Brenda Dingman of Bellevue. Contests at the Livestock Expo will range from beef cattle, swine and sheep showmanship and market classes to livestock public speaking and photography events. “The objective of the Livestock Expo is to en­ courage 4-H members to broaden their skills and expertise in livestock and related fields,” says Mary Warren, Eaton County 4-H Summer Assistant. Other Livestock Expo events include the Livestock Quiz Bowl and the Ag. Olympics — an informal, recreational activity in which teams compete in a variety of events ranging from hay bale tossing to hog driving. College scholarships, trip awards and ribbons will be given to various Livestock Expo class winners. Scholarships will also be presented to the top 20 contestants participating in the Trifecta — a competition which requires contestants to participate in at least two of the three main categories — showmanship, judging and evaluation, and com­ munication events. The Livestock Expo is free and open to the public and is one of the many events scheduled during 4-H Animal Girl Scout leaders neededTo the Community of Ver­ montville: It was in the fall of 1967 that the first Girl Scout troops were organized here. Leaders were trained, and many girls were signed up. That was the beginning of "Girl Scout Green” taking sprout and growing in Vermontville. And grow it did for many years. Dozens .of women over the past 15 years have donated countless hours to hundreds of local girls, all because they saw the value of scouting and believed in the principles that the program offered; something lasting for every girl of all ages. Scouting has made a con­ tribution in this community in many ways. We believe girls and adults alike are much richer for having been involved with the Girl Scout program. NOW WE NEED YOUR SUPPORT! The number of adults willing to make the total commitment to be leaders Action-Ads has decreased. Our calls for help each year has been overlooked by too many too often. Scouting in Ver­ montville has gone from “Green” to “Gray”. DO YOU STILL CARE? We need lots of people willing to work hard at it to carry on the program. The few that stay from year to year cannot support the total anymore. WE NEED HELP BADLY, AND NOW! Less than a dozen persons have kept the program alive. Six adults are working outside the home, six have other volunteer com­ mitments; only one leader plans to continue with her troop next year. The picture doesn’t look very encouraging for Sep­ tember when we register troops again. We need 8 persons as leaders and assistant leaders. (Not helpers, but persons com­ mitted to take training and lead every week.) Troop meetings can be held at your convenience; evenings or Saturdays. Monthly in­ service training is provided right in our own community — You would have con­ tinuous support. Unless help comes from the parents of these scouts and other community people there will be no troops next year. THAT WILL INDEED BE A SAD DAY IN VER­ MONTVILLE. Any of us will be more than willing to talk to you, explain anything in detail or answer any questions if you are concerned for our troops. SWIMMING POOLS: Best deal in the county and for doit-yourselfers the easiest to install. Financing now available. Acoma, Inc., 1­ 616-963-0433. (4-21N) 1968 ELCONA: 12x65, awning, lawn shed, Bedford Hills, $4,995. 962-5002. GARAGE SALE: Aug. 12, 13 & 14, 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Baby bed, playpen, clothing for children and adults, odds and ends, toys. Four miles For further information, south of Nashville, corner of Maple Grove Rd. and M-66. please contact: Joyce Rathburn, 726-0524. Watch for signs. 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 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 TO THE EDITOR This is directed to all of the people who never finished high school. Don’t ever say it can’t be done, or that you won’t be able to study after all of these years. It can be done, and you can do it. The teachers are very helpful, and the work is not hard. Remember, without a high school diploma you are Science Week at MSU, Aug. 24-27. For more information, contact Nancy Diuble Thelen or Mary Warren at the Eaton County Cooperative Ex­ tension Service office, or call 543-2310. limited, but with it all fields are open to you. The choice is yours. So think about it today and give the Adult Education office a call. You won’t be sorry! When that diploma is handed to you, you will have accomplished a major goal in your life. So don’t wait any longer. Start working towards that goal today. I did it and you can too. Mary Parsons Band Boosters A Band Boosters meeting will be held Tuesday, Aug. 11, 7 p.m., at the Maple Valley High School cafeteria. All parents of band students and interested persons are invited to attend. ACTION-ADS Ph. 945-9554 Lakewood/Maple Valley Community Education CLASSES... Phone 374-8897 CLASS LENGTH FEE 9 wks. 9 wks. 9 wks. 9 wks. 9 wks. 9 wks. 1 night 8 wks. 8 wks. 8 wks. 8 wks. 8 wks. $18. 6:15-9:45 pm $18. 6:15-9:45 pm $18 +supplies 6:15-9:45 pm $18. 6:15-9:45 pm $18. 6:15-9:45 pm $18. 6:15-9:45 pm $2. 7:00-9:00 pm $16. 7:00-9:00 pm $16. + supplies 7:00-9:00 pm $18. 7:30-9:30 pm $19.50 6:45-9:45 pm $16. 7:00-9:00 pm TIME STARTS LOCATION1 INSTRUCTOR Sept. 14 Sept. 14 Sept. 14 Sept. 14 Sept. 14 Sept. 14 Oct. 5 Oct. 5 Oct. 5 Oct. 5 Oct. 5 Oct. 5 L.H.S. L.H.S. L.H.S. L.H.S. Sunfield L.H.S. L.H.S. Woodland L.H.S. L.H.S. L.H.S. L.H.S. Clark Eggers Crook McMillen Mosteller Rupp L.O. Vet. Raffler Bosworth First Heinze Steward L.H.S. L.H.S. VH.S. L.H.S. L.H.S. Matthews Thomas Staff Staff Droste Monday ‘Adult Health&CPR •Am. Government •Oil & Water Painting •Reading Improvement ‘Welding ‘Typing Care of Family Pets Dog Obedience Still Life on Wood Quilting Meat Identification Speed Reading Tuesday •Math-thru Algebra 9 wks. •Energy 9 wks. ‘Literature thru Movies 9 wks. •Con/Family Management 9 wks. Basic Computer 8 wks. Who Am 1A What Do 1 Want To Do About It 6 wks. Organized Housewife 2 wks. How To Save During Inflation2 wks. Basic Photography 6 wks. The Total Woman 6 wks. Arthritis, Cspint witk Cmsu LaMaze 6 wks. 8 wks. Ballroom Dance 8 wks. $18. $18. $18. $18. $16. 6:15-9:45 6:15-9:45 6:15-9:45 6:15-9:45 7:00-9:00 pm pm pm pm pm Sept. 15., Sept. 15 Sept. 15 Sept. 15 Oct. 6 $11. $4. $4. $16.50 $11. $11. $20. couple $10. single $18. couple $10. single 7:00-9:00 7:00-9:00 7:00-9:00 6:30-9:30 7:00-9:00 7:00-9:00 7:00-9:00 pm pm pm pm pm pm pm Oct. Oct. Oct. Oct. Oct. Oct. Oct. 9:00-10:00 pm 6 L.H.S. 6 L.H.S. L.H.S. 20 6 Mdrn. Photo. L.H.S. 6 L.H.S. 6 6 L.H.S. Gillette Barnum Barnum VanVIick Kantner Arth. Fnd. Benedict Sept. 8 W. Elem. Meade Kimble Nash Merchant Mosteller Allen Allen Wednesday •American History •Writing Workshop *Auto Mechanics •Welding Racquetball, Beg. Racquetball, Beg. 9 wks. 9 wks. 9 wks. 9 wks. 8 wks. 8 wks. 6:15-9:45 $18. 6:15-9:45 $18. $18. 6:15-9:45 pm 6:15-9:45 pm $18. $18. incl. court 9:30-10:30 am $18. 10:45-11:45 am Sept. 16 Sept. 16 Sept. 16 Sept. 16 Oct; 7 Oct. 7 L.H.S. L.H.S. L.H.S. Sunfield Bill's Gymi Bill's Gymi 9 wks. 9 wks. 9 wks. 9 wks. 9 wks. 9 wks. 3 wks. 1 wk. 4 wks. $18. 6:15-9:45 pm $18. + supplies 6:15-9:45 pm 6:15-9:45 pm $18. 6:15-9:45 pm $18. 6:15-9:45 pm $18. 6:15-9:45 pm $18. $4.50 7:00-9:00 pm $1.50 7:00-9:00 pm $8. 7:00-9:00 pm Sept. 17 Sept. 17 Sept. 17 Sept. 17 Sept. 17 Sept. 17 Nov. 5 Oct. 29 Oct. 8 Hartzler Hilton Deardorff Barnum Conard McMillen L.H.S. Lind L.H.S. Lind L.H.S. Woodland1 Steward Thursday ‘GED Preparation •Woodworking •Bookkeeping/Accounting ‘Spanish 1 ‘Small Engine Repair ‘Reading A Soc Social Studies Candy Making Micro-Wave Candy Making; Cross Stitchery REGISTRATION: Call Lakewoad Community Education to pre-register ... 374-8897.Those can come in during the day or call for an appointment for evenings. LOCATION L.H.S. L.H.S. L.H.S. L.H.S. L.H.S. wishing to earn a diploma ★ STORY & POWER HOUR LENGTH FEE TIME STARTS 10 wks. 10 wks. 10 wks. 10 wks. $12.00 $12.00 $12.00 $12.00 9:30-10:30 am 9:00-10:00 am 8:45-9:45 am 9:00-10:00 am Oct. Oct. Oct. Oct. 5 5 7 7 10 wks. 10 wks. 10 wks. 10 wks. $12.00 $12.00 $12.00 $12.00 10:15-11:15 am 9:00-10:00 am 10:00-11:00 am 9:30-10:30 am Oct. Oct. Oct. Oct. 5 6 7 8 DAY INSTRUCTOR Mon. Mon. Wed. Wed. Richardson Pepper Hynes Hazel Story Hour West Elementary Clarksville • Sunfield Woodland Power Hour Clarksville Sunfield Sunfield West Elementary Mon. Pepper Tue. Hynes Wed. Hynes Thur. Richardson To enroll for these classes please caill after September 1 at the following numbers: Lake Odessa. Ann Gillette, 374-7323; Woodland, 367-3375; Sunfield, 566-8110; Clarksville 693-2175. Please be sure and pre-enroll. ★ DANCE FIT NEW CLASSES — Della Meade Instructor Woodland Woodland Clarksville Woodland Woodland Woodland Woodland Sunfield 8 wks. 8 wks. 8 wks. 8 wks. 8 wks. 8 wks. 8 wks, 8 wks. $10.00 $10.00 $10.00 $10.00 $10.00 $10.00 $10.00 $10.00 8:15-9:15 am 4:15-5:15 am 8:45-9:45 am 3:00-4:00 pm 4:00-5:00 pm 8:15-9:15 am 4:45-5:45 pm 6:15-7:15 pm Please call Community Education office to register - Sunfield call Sept.7 Sept.7 Sept.8 Sept.8 Sept.8 Sept.9 Sept.9 Sept.10 566-8110. Mon. Mon. Tue. Tue. Tue.. Wed. Wed. Thur. Dance Fit, Dance Fit, Dance Fit, Dance Fit, Dance Fit, Dance Fit, Dance Fit, Dance Fit, Beg. Beg. Beg. Beg. Beg. Beg. Beg. Beg. FORMER DANCE FIT STUDENTS: Students who were in Dance Fit classes last vear should call Della Meade at 367-7265 for thetime 566-8484. and place of your class. Sunfield students should call Marcia Lake at �The Maple Valley News, Nashville, Tuesday, August 11, 1981 — Page 11 Women’s Maple Valley softball resultsThe Maple Valley Carl’s 3; Dan’s Fillies 25, Women’s Softball Baptist 6; Furlong’s Variety Dan’s Fillies Association finished their 7, Trumble’s 0; Ewing’s 18, Big Georg’s season and here are the Carpenter’s Den 9. Carl’s - Carl’s results from July 28 and Bye. Steak House Bye. Steak House August 4: Home runs were hit by: Ewing’s Dan’s Fillies 7, Trumble’s Kelly Hill, Marsha Bryans, Carpenter’s Den 0; Steak House 9, Ewing’s 8; Lisa Musser, Kathy Spears Trumble’s Carpenter’s Den 18, Baptist and Terry Huston. Baptist ' 9; Big George’s 15, Furlong’s Standing at the end of Furlong’s Variety Variety 0; Big George’s 10, season: WILLIAM ECKSTROM Superintendent PAT FISHER, Co-drdinotor Adult High School DARYL HARTZLER Director LOIS DICKINSON, Co-ordinator Enrichment Program WL 80 62 53 5 3 53 3 5 26 17 17 Men’s softball results- League Tournaments were held August 8 and 9 and here are the results from the teams that participated: (1) Big George’s, (2) Steak House, (3) Dan’s Fillies, (4) Carl’s, (5) Carpenter’s Den, (6) Ewing’s. All classes below preceded by an asterisk(*) are credit classes for students earning a high school diploma. These classes are FREE to those working for their diploma. * GYMNASTICS Tuesday Advanced Team 8 wks. 8 wks. Sept. 15 H.S. $20.00 6:30-8:30 pm $30.00 Sept. 17 H.S. 6:30-8:30 pm (1 '/a hour additional session to be arranged each week) Nesbet Nesbet Saturday Intermediate Boys Gym, Beg. Pre-School Girls Gym, Beg. Pre-School Girls Gym, Beg. Girls Gym, Beg. 8 wks. 8 wks. 8 wks. 8 wks. 8 wks. 8 wks. 8 wks. $16.50 $13.00 $ 9.00 > $13.00 $ 9.00 $13.00 $13.00 9:00-10:30 am 10:30-11:30 am 10:30-11:00 am 11:00-12 noon 11:30-12 noon 12:30-1:30 pm 1:30-2:30 pm Oct. Oct. Oct. Oct. Oct. Oct. Oct. 10 10 10 10 10 10 10 H.S. H.S. H.S. H.S. H.S. H.S. H.S. Staff Staff Staff Staff Staff Staff Staff ★ WOMEN’S VOLLEYBALL Managers meeting Sept. 9 at 8:00 on the H.S. Conference Room. Deadline to have teams in is Sept. 11th. League starts Sept. 16th. Roster sheets and rules picked up at manager's meetings. Fee to be established at manager’s meetings. ★ UP-COMING TOURS: The Community Education office has scheduled some tours. If you are interested in more information, please call the Community Education office at 374-8897 or Orpha Enz at 367-3917. 1981 TOURS 1982TOURS October 5 Color Tour November 6 ... Jack Miner-Wild Geese Sanctuary November 7 Chicago (Woodfield Mall) December 11 Frankenmuth Christmas visit December 12 .. Living Christmas Tree - Troy, Mi. December 13 .. Living Christmas Tree Jan. or Feb...................... Trip to Florida March 13,........................ Detroit Shopping trip May 14, 15, 16, 17.......... Grand OleOpry June 16........................... Shipshewana August 5, 6, 7, 8............ Red Bird Mission October 8, 9, 10............ Bob Evans Farms November 7, 8, 9, 10 . PTLClub, Charlotte, N.C. * LAKEWOOD-DAVENPORT ADVANCE STUDY CLASSES ★ Winter Term: seventeen weeks - begins 1-25-82 Fall Term: seventeen weeks - begins 9-14-81 Monday ... 6:15 p.m. to9:45 p.m. Monday ... 6:15 p.m. to9:45 p.m. Mathematics 131 (Business Mathematics) Marketing 205 Principles of Retailing 4 cr. 4 cr. Mathematics 135 (Intro, to College Algebra) General Education 110 (Employment Skills) Tuesday Tuesday Social Science 121 (General Psychology) 4 cr. Social Science 201 (Political Science) Wednesday Wednesday Data Processing 101 (Introduction to D.P.) 4 cr. Computer Science (Basic) 4cr. Thursday Thursday MGT. 141 (Introduction to Business) < General Education 110 (Employment Skills) 4 cr. 2 cr. Economics 101 (Personal Finance) 4 cr. Saturday Saturday ... 8:30 a.m. to 12 noon ~ Typewriting I (Sec. 161) Communications III (College English I) 4 cr. 4 cr. Typewriting Communications 114 (Interperson Comm.) Also classes in Emergency Medical Treatment, Banking, Accounting, Business, and Secretarial Training scheduled at a later date. * MAPLE VALLEY FALL ADULT CREDIT CLASSES * CLASS LENGTH TIME STARTS 17 wks. 17 wks. 17 wks. 17 wks. 17 wks. . 17 wks. 17 wks. 6:30-10:00 pm 6:30-10:00 pm 6:30-10:00 pm 6:30-10:00 pm 6:30-10:Q0 pm 9:00-12:30 1.00-4:30 pm Sept. Sept. Sept. Sept. Sept. Sept. Sept. Monday Government English Typing Biology Independent Studies U.S. History Community Service 17 wks. 17 wks. 17 wks. 17 wks. 17 wks. 17 wks. 17 wks. 6:30-10:00 pm 6:30-10:00 pm 6:30-10:00 pm 6:30-10:00 pm 6:30-10:00 pm 9:00-12:30 1:00-4:30 pm Sept. Sept. Sept. Sept. Sept. Sept. Sept. 15 15 15 15 15 15 15 M.V.H.S. M.V.H.SM.V.H.S. M.V.H.S. M.V.H.S. Mead-O-Acres Mead-O-Acres 17 wks. 17 wks. 17 wks. 17 wks. 6:30-10:00 prrr 6:30-10:00 pm 9:00-12:30 1:00-4:30 pm Sept. Sept. Sept. Sept. 16 16 16 16 M.V.H.S. M.V.H.S. Mead-O-Acres Mead-O-Acres 17 wks. 17 wks. 17 wks. 17 wks. 17 wks. 17 wks. 17 wks. 6:30-10:00 pm 6:30-10:00 pm 6:30-10:00 pm 6:30-10:00 pm 6:30-10:00 pm 9:00-12:30 1:00-4:00 pm Sept. Sept. Sept. Sept. Sept. Sept. Sept. 17 17 17 17 17 17 17 M.V.H.S. M.V.H.S. M.V.H.S. M.V.H.S. M.V.H.S. Mead-O-Acres Mead-O-Acres Wednesday Independent Studies GED Prep Independent Studies GED Prep Thursday Accounting U.S. History English Science Independent Studies Math Reading REGISTRATION: . M.V.H.S. M.V.H.S. M.V.H.S. M.V.H.S. ( M.V.H.S. Mead-O-Acres Mead-O-Acres FEE Softwater 12, MacDonald’s 3; Big George’s 13, Trumbles 3; T.J. Bye. August 3: Nashville Hdwe 10, Nashville Baptist 0; Carpenter’s Den 8, Trumbles 4; Big George’s 3, Shook’s Trucking 0; MacDonald’s 12,v T. J. Pizza 8; Mead-0 4, D&D Softwater 9; Bad News Bye. August 7: Bad News 10, Mead-0 3; MacDonald’s Bar 10, Nashville Baptist 0; Big George’s 9, Carpenter’s Den 7; Nashville Hdwe 16, T. J. Pizza 0; Shooks Trucking 4, Trumbles 8; D&D Softwater Bye. Girls basketballpractice starts The Varisty and J.V.’s girls practice is scheduled to begin Monday, August 17. The varsity will begin at 10 a.m. and the J.V.’s at 2. Each group will practice for 2 hours. All candidates trying out must bring their physical card with them before they may participate. Questions concerning the girls program may be an­ swered by calling Jerry Reese at 726-1030. Little League football starts Any Vermontville boys in 4th through 8th grade who are interested in participating in Little League Football are asked to meet at the Maplewood football field for practice Tuesday, August 18 from 5:30 to 7:00 p.m. EATON COUNTY FARM AND HOME CALENDAR Thursday, August 13 - 7:30 p.m. 4-H Horse Development Committee, Kardel Hall, Charlotte Fairgrounds. Monday, August 17-7:30 p.m. 4-H Fairboard Meeting, Fair Office, fairgrounds. Tuesday, August 18 - 7 p.m. 4-H Special Riding Association meeting, Kardel Hall. August 17-20 - Eaton County Youth Camp, Barry County 4-H Camp, Hastings. (Reservations needed by August 13 at Cooperative Extension office.) Friday, August 21 - 7:30-11:00 p.m. 4-H Teen Get-Together, 4­ H Building, Charlotte Fairgrounds. August 24-27 - 4-H Livestock Expo, Michigan State University Campus. Tuesday, August 25 - State 4-H Horse Show, Michigan State University. Tuesday, August 25 - 4-H Rabbit Expo, Michigan State University. August 24-27 - 4-H Dairy Days, Michigan State University. August 26-27 - 4-H Poultry Expo, Michigan State University. Augpst 26-27 - 4-H Veterinary Science Fair, Michigan State University. Wednesday, August 26 - 9 a.m. State Shooting Sports Tournament, Ingham Co. Conservation Club. Wednesay, August 26 - 7 p.m. Dry Bean Variety Trial, Combs Farm, Charlotte. Saturday, August 29-10 a.m. - 4 p.m. 4-H Special Riding Association, “Go-A-Thon”, Camp Francis, Charlotte. Tuesday, Sept. 1 - 3:00 p.m. Soybean Tour, Bill Fox farm, Vermontville. Thursday, Sept. 6-7:30 p.m. Horse Quiz Bowl, Kardel Hall, Charlotte Fairgrounds. Auto Service CENTER FOR ALL CLASSES... If you are without a diploma or if you are under 20 years of age with a Tuesday Math Art Reading Improvement Government Independent Studies Government English 14 14 14 14 14 14 14 LOCATION June 20: Bad News 22, Carpenter’s Den 0; Mead-0 9, Big George’s 0; Mac­ Donald’s 13, Nashville Hdwe 3; D&D Softwater 12, Shook’s Trucking 2; Trumbles 3, T. J. Pizza 0; Nashville Baptist Bye. July 27: Bad News 11, Trumbles 1; T. J. Pizza 6, Carpenter’s Den 0; Big George’s 15, MacDonald’s 11; D&D Softwater 10, Nash­ ville Baptist 0; Mead-0 6, Nashville Hdwe, 5; Shook’s Trucking Bye. July 31: Bad News 10, Nashville BpatistO; Nahville Hdwe 14, Shook’s 12; Mead-0 10, Carpenter’s Den 3; D&D diploma, the classes are at no charge. For all others the fee is $30.00. Come to the Maple Valley Adult Education office atthe high school to register. Call 1-517-852-9275 it you have questions. This is the year when good things begin. QUALITY WORKMANSHIP TRANSMISSION REPAIRS BODY & BUMP SERVICE WHEEL ALIGNMENT & BALANCING • TUNE-UPS & MUFFLERS • MAJOR OVERHAULS • BRAKES • • • • f KEEP YOUR CAR\ Trowbridge Service 130 S. Main St., Vermontv;|le - Ph. 726-0569 �The Maple Valley News, Nashville, Tuesday, August 11,1981 — Page 12 Johnny's OF VALUES 160 S. Main, Vermontville 517-726-0640 PRICES EFFECTIVE THRU AUGUST 15, 1981 QUANTITY RIGHTS RESERVED spaRTan stones FARMER PEET CENTER CUT RIB Bonanza PORK CHOPS HAM WHOLE OR HALF GREAT ON THE GRILL LEAN ASSORTED PORKCHOPS MOewl13 Pillsbury Country Style Buttermilk Soft'N Good Xe FROZEN GENERIC Orange Juice SPARTAN Margarine HELPFUL HINTS FROM JON MCCLURE 20 OZ. Loaf 12 OZ. Net Wt... 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LIMIT 1 WITH S5.00 PURCHASE COUPON EXPIRES AUG. 15. 1981 � https://barrycountyhistoryportal.org/files/original/21/795/MapleValleyNews_1981-08-18.pdf 24c91998461444162113af0403196d74 PDF Text Text MMK *AI PAID Qi 8. POST; Hastings Public Library 121 S. Church Hastings, IUI. 49058 ► „ 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. 110- No. 11 - Tuesday, August 18, 1981 Who will be Harvest Queen? Seven candidates vie for honor Mary Porter Dale Morawski Lori Decker Canisters to collect penny on the banks of the Thor­ votes for seven lovely 1981 napple River, west of the Harvest Queen candidates Main Street stores. Since are now in place in various 1977, the queen contest has been a major fund-raiser for Nashville businesses. Once again this year, the the RRDC project. Weekly vote tallies will be Harvest Queen race will be a highlight of the Sept. 18-19 reported in the Maple Valley festival sponsored by the News throughout the 6-weeks Riverside Recreational contest. Identity of Nash­ Development Corp., an ville’s 1981 Harvest Queen organization of community will not be revealed until volunteers dedicated to Friday evening, Sept. 18 building a recreational park during a Main Street stage Kathi Hughes show. Coronation will take place during that event, and the queen and her court will be featured in Saturday’s Harvest Parade. Over 50 local businesses and organizations were contacted by Chairperson Susan Corkwell to sponsor contestants in the Harvest Queen race. Only seven met the August 7th filing deadline for declaring a candidate. Those seven ladies are: Betty Taylor Lori Decker of 324 State St., sponsored by Carl’s Market of Nashville. A 1981 MVHS graduate, Lori is employed as a check-out cashier at Carl’s and also is doing work in the produce and meat departments. During high school, Lori played basketball and soft­ ball, was a Student Council and Varsity Club member, and also was a member of the National Honor Society. Paving completed despite unauthorized delay — Workers were on the job blacktopping Washington St. in Nashville after an unexpected one-day delay, of the project which was caused by an unauthorized phone call (Maple Valley News photo by Susan Hinckley) Blacktopping of Washington St. from Water Alley to Lentz was com­ pleted last week despite the effort of one Nashville man to stop the paving. A phone call by Don Williams, a resident disgruntled about the choice of streets selected for paving in a $44,400 program, led to a one-day delay in the project. Williams said at a public meeting Tuesday that he had called Rieth-Riley Con­ struction Co. Inc., con­ tractors on the job, and told them he wanted tq freeze paving funds until the matter could be discussed further with citizens. A Reith-Reilly executive said Williams identified himself as “being with the village of Nashville,” a Rosalie Murphy The daughter of Larry and June Decker, Lori is a lifelong Nashville resident. Her hobbies include bowling, bike riding and softball. She enjoys swimming and likes to babysit her niece and nephew in her spare time. This fall, Lori will bowl in Charlotte on the Carl’ Super Market team. Kathi Hughes of Rt. 3 Nashville, was nominated by Mirror’s Image. The daughter of Donald Hughes and Darlene Hughes, both of Nashville, Kathi has lived here all of her 23 years. She is a 1976 MVHS graduate and attended Alma College and Kellogg Community College. She is employed by Village Inn in Nashville and Car­ penter’s Den, Vermontville. Kathi, who is a 4-H Club leader active in Pintos of America, lists her hobbies as “horses, softball, horses', skiing, horses.” Her hoseback riding put her in national news last March when she played the role of Lady Godiva during Nash­ ville’s famous tax revolt and she’s also played the role of Santa Claus and the Easter Bunny. Judy Loy napple Lake is sponsored Quick Mart, Continued page 3 — employed as of 6334 Thor­ Rd., Nashville, by Cappon Oil where she is a cashier. The daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Gaylord Gray of Nashville, Judy is the mother of three children: Robbie, 10; T.J., 8; and Brandy, 5. She is a 1965 MVHS graduate and at­ tended Wright’s Beauty Academy in Battle Creek. Judy attends , Nashville Baptist Church. Her hobbies include swimming, skiing, sewing, cake decorating and home interior decorating. Although she has traveled to other states and lived briefly in some, Judy says she “still finds Nashville home.” Dale Morawski of 8901 Greggs Crossing Rd., Nash­ ville, was nominated by Maple Leaf Florists. Last summer, Dale worked as a supervisor for Mid-Counties Consortium and was largely responsible for painting the colorful local history murals on the interior walls of the Community Center (renovated waterworks building) at Putnam Park. Now, Dale is painting signs and lettering trucks as a sideline. A divorced mother of five, Dale is the daughter of Lloyd and Eunice Priddy — the latter a well-known local artist. Painting is also a hobby for Dale, as are various crafts, Continued page 3 — �The Maple Valley News, Nashville, Tuesday, August 18, 1981 — Page 2 Nashville News By Susan Hinckley Despite the recent improved to comfortable^TS- community, creating baby Nathan. They spent League. The two teams met puppeteers of Remus. tem-mayhem for elected officials some time on the Lake in finals of a single The Nashville Assembly of daytime nationwide strike by air degree traffic controllers, Mrs. peratures before Mrs. and discord for the public at Michigan beach watching elimination tourney. Prior, to God will hold Vacation Bible to large, one wonders how salmon fishermen pull in the event, Vermontville School, Aug. 17-21. The 7 to 9 Gunda Pennock of Nashville Pennock returned Nashville has survived the good catches from the piers Bible had been declared p.m. evening sessions are for encountered little difficulty America. in returning home Thursday, Jim Pierce of Nashville, 112 years since its official along the shore. champs of the East division ages three years and older. Aug. 6, from a 6-weeks visit seriously injured in a July founding. If it is any conMrs. Elizabeth Lych of by virtue of their 6-1 record Everyone is invited to attend to her native Norway. No 26th motor bike mishap east solation to those who abhor Nashville returned home last in regular season play. and participate in the difficulty was experienced of town, is still a patient at the constant tirade, the week from a 19-day Western Cedar Creek Bible were the stories, studies and fun. This on Mrs. Pennock’s flight Blodgett Hospital in Grand malcontent melody is a song and Canadian bus tour West Division champs with a year’s theme is “Jesus With from Copenhagen, Den­ Rapids. Early last week he of old. Reading century-old conducted by Mrs. Greta, 12-2 record. Us”. The Beatitudes will be mark, to Chicago. She was had recovered sufficiently to excerpts from the Nashville Firster of Vermontville. Teens of the Nashville studied. delayed an hour, however, sit up in a chair, but later News we have learned this About 45 persons were in the Church of the Nazarene will The annual Sunday School on the last leg ofher trip — a suffered a setback due to much: there have always excursion which stopped hold a bake sale Friday, picnic of the Nashville flight from Chicago to Grand fluid in the lungs and was been those who oppose first at Amana, Iowa, then Aug. 21, near Maple Leaf Baptist Church is set for Rapids — when the placed in the Intermediate progress, often based on proceeded to Salt Lake City, Florists, next to the library. Sunday, Aug. 23, and will be and mis- Utah. At Reno, Nevada, the The youths are working an all-day event at Charlton scheduled departure was Intensive Care Unit. All of half-truths cancelled. In Norway, Ms. Nashville is praying for the information. group enjoyed a 2-night stay toward a trip to Cedar Point Park. Morning worship In 1907 when village before heading for Crater Amusement Park at San-, services conducted near the Pennock had a wonderful complete recovery of this were laying Lake in Oregon. Crossing dusky, Ohio. time visiting her sister at popular young man, the son fathers park’s “village green” will Grimstad and other relatives of Mr. and Mrs. Mark Pierce groundwork for Nashville’s into Canada at Victoria, Vacation Bible School at be followed by a picnic first municipal sewer British Columbia, and friends in the of this community. the the local Church of the lunch. An afternoon of Mrs. Melissa Showalter of system, the News took an tourists next stop was Jasper Nazarene is set for August swimming, sports, games Christiansand area. During was the first three weeks of her Nashville in editorial stand aimed at the Park and beautiful Lake 17-21. The daily sessions will and contests will conclude in stay, Norway was exex-Washington, Michigan, last program’s detractors: Louise in the Canadian run from 9 to 11 a.m. Con- the evening with a worship “There seems to be some Rockies. The group stayed at cluding the week will be a service at the park. Fur­ periencing a rainy and cold Tuesday and Wednesday for spell — said to be the coldest a yisit with her daughter, little opposition to the sewer Banff, before proceeding Sunday morning program, nishing music for the event summer there in many years Mrs. Del (Louise) Reickord. proposition bobbing up, now home via Winnipeg and Aug. 23, featuring Dave and will be the Gospel String — but then the weatherShe made the trip with Mr. that the council has taken the through the province of Judy Smith and family, Band of Dowling. and Mrs. Donald Deane of intitial step toward its Ontario to Michigan. A great Wyoming, Mi. Louise’s establishment. One man was deal of scenic sightseeing husband is now in heard to remark the other was enjoyed, most im­ The Morristown, New Jersey, day that the council was pressive being in the Wright Flowers where he was recently paying five-hundred, dollars Canadian Rockies. for that special... transferred in his work. The to have the survey made and Mrs. M. Dewey (Mary) have purchased a that the proposed system Castelein, Jr. of Nashville * Person* Wedding* Reickords new home there, and Louise would not cost the village was pleasantly surprised on 4-H members from across event is free and open to the * Births*Sympathy V expects to join Del in New less than twenty thousand her Aug. 6 birthday by a 5­ the-state will attend the 1981 public, and is one of several or JUST BECAUSE! Jersey in Sept. dollars. How’s that? The way family conference Michigan 4-H Horse Show, livestock - related activities Mon.-Fri. 8-5, Sat. 9-5, John and Ruth Hughes of facts are that the council is phone call arranged by her August 25 at Michigan State scheduled during Michigan Closed Wednesday Nashville were in paying $260 for the daughter, Mary Ruth Gould University. There will be 4-H Animal Science Week at Kalamazoo Saturday, preliminary work and that of Oneonta, New York. Also several CLOSED... representatives MSU, August 24-27. August 8, to attend her 20th much less than a half of on the line were Mary’s from Eaton County at the SATURDAY AFTERNOONS For more information, anniversary high school $20,000 will give us a very daughter, Mrs. Janet, event. contact Nancy Diuble Thelen ... thru August reunion. It was a combined complete sewerage system. Hoekstra of Grand Rapids, More than 200 classes will or Mary Warren at the Eaton celebration of the Class of Nashville still has some and two sons: Howard Gould be judged at the day-long County Cooperative Ex­ 1961 for both Kalamazoo people who do not want to see of San Diego, California, and event. Classes will range tension Service office or call Central and Loy Norrix high the town advance but, thank Dick McCallum of Califon, from western and English 543-2310 or 645-2351. schools. Approximately 800 goodness, they are very few. New Jersey, and his wife, riding to costume and . GREENERY were present for the reunion We would advise all those Joan. Mary’s daughter, reining classes. \ NASHVILLE / event held at the 'Kalamazoo who can not stand the hustle Mildred Gould of -Hastings, “The purpose of the event Vk FLOWERS Convention Center. and advancement of the by pre-arrangement was at is to give 4-H horse project ^<852-9797^ A purely personal ob­ village to move down to her mother’s home when the members an opportunity to RABBITS FOR SALE: 4 months old, mixed breed, Sam* SIDE servation: With divisive Eaton Rapids, where they call came, so she also joined evaluate their horsemanship $2.50 each, 852-9513, NashBuilding DOOR elements constantly tearing can rest in perfect quiet the in on the Casteleins phone skills by competing against ville. —" at the roots of this fine balance of their days and extension. Prior to the phone other youths from where the wheels of industry event, Dewey had taken throughout the state with HELP WANTED: For care of elderly lady. Hourly or will not disturb their Mary y to dinner at Inman’sjn similar interests,” says live in. 726-0182. declining spirits.” (Excerpt' Galesburg. Mary also en-Mary Warren, Eaton County enfrom Nashville News, Sept. joyed a call earlier in the day 4-H Summer Assistant. WANTED: Middle age lady willolz 19, 1907; Len W. Feighner, from her father-in-law, The show will begin at 9 or couple to help in my home. « • r /1 a Call for an publisher.) Melvin D. Castelein, Sr., of a.m. near the commuter lot Must be able to drive. Prefer appointment Mr. and Mrs. Fred Ackett Clearwater, Florida. on the MSU campus. The live-in. 726-0503, Ver­ montville. of Nashville attended the Saturday callers at the Hair Stylist for Men, Women & Children Satterlee family reunion Castelein home were 111 N. Main, Nashville 852-9192 Sunday at Morrell Hall on Dewey’s sister and her Hours: 9 to 8 Tues. & Thurs.; 9 to 5 Wed. & Fri.; 9 to 4 Sot. Vermontville Highway. husband: Dorothea and HOMES - FARMS - VACANT LAND Rev. and Mrs. Wendell Harold Warren of Clear­ Bassett, former local water,, Florida.. BUSINESS or LAKE PROPERTY residents now of Florida, v Several more donations to were recent callers on .Rev. Nashville’s Chamber of and Mrs. E. F. Rhoades of Commerce holiday street "GIVE US A CALI" Nashville. The Bassetts 'are lighting fund have been JOAN and HOMER WINEGAR an summering in Michigan, he received since the recent Wednesday *5" OFF all Perms ASSOC. BROKER is a retired minister who Christmas in tmas in July once pastored the former celebration. Now it appears Stanton's Real Estate Thursday.. HAIRCUTS for’2“ Evangelical Church here. virtually certain that three VERMONTVILLE — NASHVILLE Friday. Shampoo & Set for’4°° An all-day Monday visitor new lamp post decorations \ 726-0223 (Evening 726-4223) 852-1717 at the home of Rev. and Mrs. will brighten Main Street Rhoades was their daughter, during 'the 1981 Yuletide. Mrs. Bernice Conklin of Most recent donors are Don Bristol Lake' Tuesday and Loretta Pixley, Leslie callers on the Rhoades were and Eleanor Boldrey, Lillian Joe and Mary Tegel of Nash-Curtis, Vern and Eloise TO THE... In modern society, the ville, and Wednesday Wheeler, and Edna Ed­ visitors were Bob and Wilma wards. It has been a funeral and the funeral direc­ Saunders of Mason Rd. Chamber project to upgrade tor are more important than Mrs. Mary Tegel was a the village’s holiday street ever before. Families are recent patient at Pennock decor from year to year. The groping for ways to cope with Hospital where she un-current public donation their grief. They hope for derwent treatment for a campaign was initiated heart condition. She is now earlierr this year and a helping and caring profes­ feeling improved. response has been excellent. sional with proven knowledge Tuesday evening supper Vacation Bible School at and experience to assist them F«r«... guests of Mrs. Edna Gibbons the Nashville Baptist Church in their crisis. Your of Nashville were daughter­ will be a family affair. The 7 funeral director serves this in-law, Mrs. Norma Gibbons p.m. evening sessions molds Chocolate..? of Battle Creek, and grand­ starting August 31 and need. — OTHER BARGAINS INCLUDED — daughter, Mrs. Patricia continuing through Sept. 4 Merritt and children of are designed for the whole SALE ENDS AUGUST 22nd Marshall. The event was in family. FUNEKM honor of Mrs. Merritt’s' In a recent play-off at the STORE HOURS: 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. recent birthday. directors field at Hastings fish hat­ FUNERAL HOME Evenings by Appointment. Mr. and Mrs. Nate Sheldon chery cery grounds, grouns Cedar ear Creek ree in Nashville of Nashville enjoyed a 2-day Bible Church, beat Ver­ Phone 852-0846 trip to Ludington recently to montville Bible, 10-5, to win call on their son and family: the overall championship of 650 S. Main St. Vermontville, Mi. Jim and Lori Sheldon and the Barry County Church Eaton Co. youths to compete. in 1981 State 4-H Horse Show GRANDMA'S Action - Ads The Mirrors image" ,j.|ie iRiiaae,. —REALESTATE— r SPECIALS. TO BUY or TO SELL STOP .. LOOK GO Sweet & How Good Shop PRE-HOLIDAY SALE!! ... $I79 I9® 'Yoqt Phone (S17) 726-0652 �The Maple Valley News, Nashville, Tuesday, August 18, 1981 — Page 3 Entertainment, parade, food and sports on line-up for Hastings Old-Fashioned Summer-Fest Two busy days of en­ tertainment, a parade, delicious food, sporting events and arts and crafts will be featured at Hastings Old-Fashioned Summer­ Fest, Friday and Saturday, August 28 and 29. Most activities will take place on the Barry County Courthouse square at the intersection of M-37 and M-43 in downtown Hastings. Two stages will feature music for listening and dancing, beginnning at 6:30 p.m., August 28. The festival line-up, the largest in the history of the Old-Fashioned Summer-Fest, will include a barbershop singers, western square dancing demonstration, rock and country-western bands, gospel music, a band concert and a fiddler’s contest. Among those performing will be the Lansing Concert Band; Midwest, a five-piece contemporary-variety band; Perpetual Motion, a fivepiece country and rock band; Flashback, a six-piece band that features music from the 1960’s; the Delton Sweet Adelines; Heaven Bound, a gospel rock band; and several other gospel groups. Over 100 artists and craft exhibitors will set up' booths Friday and Saturday. The show will feature people from across the state working with virtually every Pa Vl'flg, medium available. Saturday’s noon parade includes the Lansing Concert Band, the Saladin Scottish Pipers, the Shriners’ Mini-T Patrol, Indy 500 cars and Motor Corps, a special float and clowns from Michigan Bell Telephone and a number of floats and entries from the local area. The fiddlers’ contest on Saturday afternoon has been a major Old-Fashioned Summer-Fest attraction for three years and attracts fiddlers’ from hundreds of miles away. That contest will be followed by an hour of open square dancing. For the kids there will be movies on both days, a chicken race and frog jumping contest, two magic shows and an area on the Courthouse lawn with plenty of things to do. Several skydivers will give an exhibition and a demonstration of the skills required for the sport on Saturday afternoon at Fish Hatchery Park. Other sporting events include a three day men’s softball tournament and a two day women’s tour­ nament, a weightlifting contest and a 7.2 mile run. The road run is expected to draw over 200 runners, and they will battle for several prizes. The Old-Fashion'ed Summer-Fest will also continued from front charge Williams denies. When Rieth-Riley pavers failed to show up Tuesday morning, Village President Harold Christiansen and Leon Frith, superintendent of public works, discovered what had occurred. Christiansen said at that time that Williams would be prosecuted by the village. “Unfortunately there is apparently no statute against impersonating a village official,” said Sgt. Gene Koetje, acting village police chief, in a Friday interview. He said he had asked Barry County Prosecutor Judy Hughes to check into the situation, but after a more than two hour search she had been unable to locate a statute covering such a situation. “There’s apparently no law against it (impersonation of a village official). Perhaps there should be.” Williams continues to deny that he impersonated a village official, but admits he made the call to Rieth Riley telling them not to come to Nashville as scheduled. “Probably as a village, we could sue him civilly if there is a monetary loss,” said Koetje. It has not been determined yet if a monetary loss has been incurred. Meanwhile, the blacktopping opposed by Williams has been com­ pleted. feature some delicious food. Fresh barbecued chicken, tasty bratwurst sandwiches, a beer tent, and other con­ cessions will set up on the Courthouse lawn and surrounding area. HsrVSSt Queen, reading, playing softball, cooking, jewing and working in the yard. The five Morawski children are: Dominic, 17; Duska, 14; Dawn, 12; Diona, 11; and Derek, 7. Their mother taught 4-H, coached a Pee Wee ball team for two years; was secretary of the Little League; and has served as a Cub Scout Den Mother. A 26-year local resident, Dale attended school here through’ the 7th grade; graduated from high school at Melbome after her family moved to Florida, and later returned to Nashville. Rosalie Murphy of 704 East St., Nashville, was nominated by the Steak House Restaurant, where she has been employed as a waitress two years. Her husband, David, is an in­ dustrial painter working out of Lansing. Prior to her employment at the Steak House, Rosalie was a Maple Valley school bus driver for eight years. The Murphys live on a farm on the edge of Nashville where they raise beef cattle. Their three children are grown and gone from home. Jeff is married, has a 3-year old daughter, and works as a paralegal for the law firm of Smith Bros, in Grand Ledge, where he and his wife, Rae, reside. The Murphy’s son; Les, is a recent graduate of MSU and daughter, Cinda, recently earned an associates degree at LCC. Both live in Lansing. A 1956 graduate of Nash­ ville High School, Rosalie spent all but three years of her life here. She is the daughter of the late Lloyd Elliston of Nashville and Betty Irwin of Beverly Shores, Indiana. Rosalie’s hobbies are sewing and knitting for her family; horseback riding and fishing. She is a former 4-H leader and really enjoys homemaking. MAPLE VALLEY SCHOOLS 1981-82 CALENDAR For more information on any activity of the Hastings Old-Fashioned Summer­ Fest, contact the Hastings Area Chamber of Com­ merce, 115 S. Jefferson St.,Hastings. Ph. (616) 945-2454. continued from front years. She and her husband, James, who is retired, have lived in Nashville four years. Betty attended Everett High School in Lansing. She has been married 24 years. The Taylors have four children: Mrs. Kerrie Strimback, 23; Scott, 20, who is a diesel mechanic with the U.S. Army; Jim, Jr., 18,. who has been sworn into the Army on delayed entry and will be leaving for service in April 1982; and Travis, 12, at home. “I’m very proud of myfamily and I love, to have family, get-togethers,” commented Mrs. Taylor. “We have three grandchildren, three dogs and one tarantula.” Betty’s hobbies are candy­ making, cooking and can­ ning. “I love to travel,” noted Betty, “and to help people in need.” In-Service Training for all Teachers School Year Begins - All-Day Session Labor Day - No School End of First Marking Period School In A.M. Only Parent-Teacher Conferences (1:00-4:00 and 6:00-10:00) .<< Parent-Teachers Conferences (8:00 a.m. -1:00 p.m.) . Thanksgiving Day ........................... No School End of Second Marking Period Christmas Recess Begins at End of School Day School Resumes End of First Semester - No School Records: 8:00-11:30 a m. 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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 warned 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 satement to the effect that he personally would defend the boys if they were arrested again for swimming in the nude in their particular sheltered spot on the river. He also that mentioned 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 in drawing magnet 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 fa vorite “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 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 Daring divers perch high atop Nashville's 1899 Thornapple River bridge in this 1920's photo. The iron span, replaced with concrete in 1934, acted like a magnet in drawing youngsters to North Main in early years, like the scorching summer of 1901 when the News applauded a Detroit judge's decision defending boys' nude bathing. ^Barney's Pit Stop4^. — UNDER NEW MANAGEMENT — 107 E. Main, Nashville ** Phone 852-9894 -------------- SPECIAL-----------------Direct from Lansing & Kalamazoo areas HAL BEVERIDGE BAND — Country Music — AUGUST 21-22-23 9 to 1 BEER - LIQUOR - WINE • FOOD HOURS: Monday thru Saturday 10 a.m. to 2 a.m. Sunday Noon to ? HAPPY HOUR... 3 to 6 P.M. Come meet Denny and Barney!! 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. record. The mercury record. mercury climbed over the 100-mark every day except one in the last seven, and none of the nights have 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 heavist and most destructive storms which ever visited this' vicinity occurd 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 completly carried away. High water hampered the work of repair crews, and it was three days before train service could be resumecT. 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 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 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 thun­ derstorm in the afternoon, although there was not much rain included.” 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 tne News applauded nude bathing in Detroit, the Nash­ ville paper published a notice reflecting an obviously 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. Postscript: After this story first appeared, Guy Howell, a former local resident now of Tucson, Arizona, fur- < BIG > GEORGE’S nished his personal boyhood recollections of Nashville’s early swimmin’ holes. Wrote Howell: “There was a boys’ swimming hole down back of the (Riverside) ball park that was surrounded by tall scrub willows. We boys bathed there a la nature. I remember one time' there Continued on next page— PROFESSIONAL BUSINESS DIRECTORY LIMESTONE* MARL (Delivered and Spread) CRANEWORK • Drainage Ditches • Farm Ponds DARRELL HAMILTON RL 3, NASHVILLE PH.852-M91 FOR PROFESSIONAL INSURANCE PLANNING Call... THE HECKER AGENCY 225 N. MAIN ■ NASHVILLE PHONE 852-9880 VERMONTVILLE VILLAGE COUNCIL MEETINGS 1st 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!! BIG GEORGE’S NASHVILLE, MICHIGAN Sign up for tickets to SANDYLAND TOM T. HALL and... SEXY REXY!! to see ... �The Maple Valley News, Nashville, Tuesday, August 18, 1981 — Page 5 Boy Scouts enjoy second annual family canoe outing Twenty-seven scouts and boys seemed to take it all in family members enjoyed a stride, finishing the trip, the canoe trip August 7-9. This longer of two sections of the year the group traveled to river in good time and high the Big Manistee River, spirits. canoeing 60 miles in the The kids had extensive Sharon, Smithville area. It training before, provided by was more of a family outing John Sare, representing than a serious scout skill Barry County Red Cross, at session, sort of a reward for Thornapple Lake the last the time and work everyone week in July. Training pays! put in in the spring during The scouts maneuvered maple syrup season. through rocks, bends, True to form, Troop 177 shallows, driftwood, log brought their own typical jams, springs, waves, wind, weather — rain! It rained on rain and short-cuts like Connie, Kenny and Richard experts without ever Meade, Sally, Ben and Matt swamping a canoe! Sunday Peake, Danny Kellogg, Scott afternoon .at the end of the Reid, and Kenny Bishop who trip the boys romped with a went up early Friday to little tipping, splashing claim a campsite and setup adults, and letting off steam. tents. An event of this type takes It rained Friday night and a lot oftime and preparation. the Steinbrecher’s gallantly Jean Reid and family did offered their tent to the most of the planning, women only to find puddles arranging meals and in it in the morning. transportation. Assistant It rained Saturday as the Scoutmaster Ken Meade, group canoed, however, the Connie and their boys SwiftByington wed checked the river route and camp location and arranged housing. Lots of parents contributed their help, allowing everyone to enjoy the weekend. Scoutmaster Paul Kesler was unable to attend as his job required him to work through the weekend. On August 29, Nashville’s Troop 177 is helping plan a district Canoe Race on the Thornapple River. And the past weekend will be a great help to our scouts, making them more secure in han­ dling their craft whatever they run into during the race. Watch the paper for ad­ ditional information on the canoe race. Vermontville Bible Church was the setting for the August 7 wedding of Karen Sue Swift and Clifford Aaron Byington. Parents of the couple are Mr. and Mrs. William Swift of Nashville and Mr. and Mrs. Philip Byington of Vermontville. Officiating at the ceremony were Pastor Paul Bojer and Pastor David Stoltfus. Soloists were Neil Halsey and Sheryl Sherman accompanied by Mrs. Diane Dennis; and Trumpet Solo by Kalin Swift accompanied by Don Rasey. The bride’s attendents were Miss Carlene Miller, maid of honor; Tarja Ajanen, bridesmaid. Tammy 52 gather for Mick was flowergirl. Assisting the groom were Rathburn reunion Clayton Swift, best man; The children (16) of Clyde Neil Halsey, groomsman; E. and Elizabeth I. Rathburn and Barry Byington, ring and their grandchildren (52) bearer. gathered for a family Ushers were Mike Dennis reunion Aug. 16 at the home and Dennis Mick. Host and of Susie (Rathburn) Frank in Hostess were Mr. and Mrs. Clyde and Jeff Byington. were several of us in the driven into the river bed and Nashville. water and here came Charlie the deck was 4 x 12 timbers Elizabeth passed away in Assisting at the reception 1956 and 1957 but a family and wedding were Sandy Diamante and his wife laid edgeways. When they strolling along the river were taking up the tem­ gathering has been held Mick and daughter Hope, bank. We just had our heads porary bridge after the new — every since then. Jason Byington, Shawn Thirteen of their 15 sur­ Mick, Jerry Harris, Sharon above water. They spoke to one was completed, we us very pleasantly and kept asked them to leave the four viving children, and 18 of the Fox, Merton and Hazel on strolling. That was the pilings nearest the shore on . surviving 49 grandchildren Tobias, Thelma Fassett, attended this year. Some Mary Jean Rasey, Jennifer first and only time they the north side of the river, came that way while I was which they did. We then built came from as far as Texas, and Kenny Byington, Nancy swimming there. It was a a deck and underwater Mo.v and Fla. to attend. A Astergren and Martha Flowers were real shocker.” section between them and total of 91 enjoyed the day Moore. arranged by Gwen Jo Howell also shared dove down into the river together. Byington. memories of a favorite channel and brought up swimming hole near the large rocks to fill the bottom. Twilight tour for North Main Street bridge: We then installed a diving “Before they started board and had a regular dry bean growers building the new bridge swimming place. We really The Eaton County (1934), they built a tem­ enjoyed it during the hot Cooperative Extension porary bridge just down­ summers.” stream from the old one so HoweH added that he had Service invites all interested they could take the 3S-ton never dove off the old iron persons to attend a twilight crane across. That (tem­ bridge which was replaced in tour on Wednesday, August porary) bridge had pilings 1934 with the present-day 26 to observe and discuss dry bean varieties. the si/e of telephone poles concrete span. The tour, scheduled to begin at 7 p.m., will be held HOURS: 9 A.M. - 5:30 P.M. Monday thru Saturday at the Sam Combs Farm located on North Cochran THE Road just north of Charlotte’s city limit. Greg ... for BACK TO SCHOOL Varner from the Michigan Bean Commission and John It's that time... 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"Manufacturer's suggested retailMK �The Maple Valley News, Nashville, Tuesday, August 18, 1981 — Page 6 Pay for athletic participation program approved at M.V At the regular meeting of Much discussion centeredthe Maple Valley Board of around the ability of the Education held Monday, Athletic Boosters to finance August 10; approval was a full athletic program even given a fee structure with a general fee structure covering a pay for par-involved. Superintendent ticipation program proposed Wolff informed the board by the Atheltic Boosters. members that the Athletic Such a program is necessary Boosters had an unpaid of $4,090.85 to provide additional funds to balance operate the athletic program remaining from the spring during the 1981-82 school sports program.'Tt was also bel year. A millage vote mentioned that it will be extra-curricular necessary for the school covering activities was defeated indistrict to borrow funds to June. operate the general program This program will require this fall, and the Athletic a $35.00 charge per student Boosters will be responsible for each sport that a student for interest paid on any funds participates in during the borrowed to operate the school year, including athletic program. It was agreed that Maple cheerleading. This program was approved on a 4-2 vote Valley Athletic Boosters will after a lengthy discussion make full payment for any members sport that has been comwith board Wayne pleted along with paying any Virginia Fox, Cogswell, Ronald Tobias, expenses that may have and Russell Geary voting in occurred prior to discon­ favor and Dale tinuing of a sport. The Ossenheimer, Jr. and Elam Athletic Boosters reserve the Rockwell voting nay. The right to discontinue the first vote was three years sponsoring of the athletic and three nays with Russell program after the comGeary voting nay the first pletion of a sports season time. with at least three weeks Nashville VFW 8260 SATURDAY, AUG. 22 Music by... Disc Jockey LARRY SCHAUB 9:30 P.M. to 1:30 A.M. Food in Kitchen Members & Guests notice to the school board. Through payment of the $35.00, a student will par­ ticipate sometime during the season. The board members ac­ cepted the bid of Lockshore Farms for milk for the coming school year at a cost of .129 for white milk and .136 for chocolate milk. Lockshore also included an escalator clause depending upon the cost of raw milk. The bid from Community Oil Company Was accepted to supply gasoline at a cost of $1.09 for regular and $1.12 for lead free. 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 4-H’ers compete in state rabbit contest Eaton County 4-H’ers will travel to Michigan State University to compete in the Michigan 4-H Rabbit Judging and Showmanship Contest, August 25. The 4-H’ers will represent Eaton County at the statewide event and will compete in a number of classes ranging from breed identification and fur quality events to demonstration and public speaking contests. “The purpose of the contest is to give 4-H’ers a chance to evaluate their rabbit raising and showing skills by competing against others with similar in­ terests,” says Mary Warren, HUNTERS MID-SUMMER SALE TWO BIG WEEKS... THRU AUGUST 29 BOWS JUSSSSES FORKED LIGHTNING . *109” SPLIT-T.......................... $ 156” T-STAR *169” ProLine CYCLONE If $89»s TEMPEST... *119” ARROWS Easton Game Getters. *29” doz. XX75’s *39” Doz. Rocky Mt. Razers (3 PK.) Razor Bak 4 (4 PK.) .......... Zero Peep Sight....... ASHVILLE 105 N. Main $J495 $550 ;a SPORTING HARDWARE to the school district for decided to refer the sample report cards back to the lunches served. Jean Cusick, Michigan professional study com­ Education Association mittee for further study. The following board uniserv director, was present at the meeting and committees were approved requested an extension of for the 1981-82 school year: time regarding the Building and Grounds. grievance filed by teacher Rockwell, Cogswell and Russell Koons related to his Geary; Transportation layoff notice. Such request Tobias, Marsh and Geary; was granted for ten days Athletic Cduncil - Fox and allowing time for Jean Cogswell; Negotiations Cusick to meet with school Fox, Ossenheimer and personnel and attorney Marsh; Professional Study Rockwell and Geary; Policy Harry Zeliff. A leave of absence was - Fox, Tobias and Rockwell; Ossenheimer, granted teacher Melanie Personnel Garlinger until September 14 Tobias and Marsh; Finance upon the advice of- her Ossenheimer and Cogswell. Approval was given the doctor. A short discussion was purchase of new bleacher held regarding the proposed boards for the Fuller Street revision in the elementary bleachers at a cost of $358.40. report cards, and it was Bids on general repair work at the bleacher location site were tabled. A short discussion was held regarding a petition to reinstate senior trips. It was Eaton County 4-H Summer public and is one of many decided to remain with the Assistant. livestock-related events present policy which shows A rabbit quiz bowl, similar scheduled during 4-H Animal that the last class eligible to take a trip will be the to the “College Bowl” Science Week, Aug. 24-27 at graduating class of 1983. contest will be offered to test MSV. General fund bills in the the youths’ knowledge of For more information amount of $12,104.62 were rabbitry. Points will be about the rabbit contest or approved for payment. The awarded for correctly an­ other4-H programs and July 24th payroll in the swered questions and the activities, contact Nancy amount of $12,360.25 and the high scorer will be declared " Diuble Thelen or Mary August 7th payroll in the the winner. Warren at the Eaton County amount of $11,447.27 were Participation ribbons will Cooperative Extension approved for payment and be given to all entrants. Service office, or call 543­ transfer to the payroll ac­ Trophies will be awarded to 2310 or 645-2351. count. top winners in each of three age divisions — junior, in­ termediate, and senior. The first and second place winners in the senior division will earn $100 and $75 Thurs., Fri. & Sat, AUGUST 20-21-22 scholarships to attend the 1O:OO a.m. - 6:00 p.m. American Rabbit Breeders Association competition in Items listed: electric dryer, riding lawn Syracuse, N.Y. mower, vacuum cleaners, de-humidifier, The contest begins at 10 carpet samples and girls bicycle. a.m. in Demonstration Hall on the MSU campus. The 4150 S. Clark Rd. (S. M-66) - Nashville event is free and open to the 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 plus loss of federal support. Elementary student lunches will cost 70 cents, jr.sr. high school lunches will cost 75 cents, and adult lunches will cost $1.25 at the beginning of the school year. The cost of milk alone for students will be 10 cents and for adults 20 cents. It is very possible that additional lunch price increases will be necessary early this fall considering the fact that the federal government is considering additional reductions'- to schools in­ volving both food com­ modities along with lowering the general reimbursement GOODS INC. Phone 852-0713 GARAGE SALE Youths compete in 4-H poultry contest 4-H members from across the state will travel to MSU August 26-27 to compete in the 1981 Michigan 4-H Poultry Judging and Showmanship Contest. Eaton County will have several representatives in the poultry contest. Events will range from carcass judging and egg grading classes to chicken flying and turkey barbeque contests. “Participants will gain knowledge on poultryrelated topics and test their knowledge by competing against others,” says Mary Waren, Eaton County 4-H Summer Assistant. Trophies will be awarded to the first place winners and participation ribbons will be given to all entrants. The first and second place winners will go on to com­ pete in the national poultry contest in Louisville, Ken­ tucky. The Poultry Judging and Showmanship Contest is one of many events to be held during 4-H Animal Science Week, Aug. 24-27 at Michigan State University. The show begins at 10 a.m. in demonstration Hall and is free and open to the public. For more information, contact Nancy Diuble Thelen or Mary Warren at the Eaton County Cooperative Ex­ tension Service office or call 543-2310 or 645-2351. We're Ready SCHOOL For You! 0 Check these Construction Paper $197 JL 176 giant sheets, asst'd. colors ^$0^26 Erasable PENS Buy severa <■>■■■■■ ■ 00 87 FILLER PAPER 150 count, stock up now Composition Books $999 4 SUBJECTS, 152 pgs., 6 pockets. BIC PENS BALLPOINT, Med., asst'd. colors. * £7 ■c 9 1-SUBJECT By Mead, as seen on T. V. M.V. TOTE BAGS & DUFFLE BAGS are in! 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Worship ..11 a.m. Holy Day Masses Evening Worship . 7 p.m. celebrated at 7:00 p.m. Wednesday Evening: the evening before Prayer Meeting.. 7 p.m. REV. ROBERT CONSANI REV. ROBERT G. TAYLOR Comer 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 News, Nashville, Tuesday, August 18, 1981 — Page 8 Nashville citizens air village issues at meeting by Susan Hinckley Don Williams, an un­ successful candidate last March for Nashville’s Village Council, received very little support at a Tuesday evening meeting to discuss a recall campaign against four village officials. About 60 persons were present at the meeting at Castleton Township Hall. Literature distributed by organizers prior to the meeting listed “recall petitions on five of the council members” as one of the topics to be discussed. However, by Tuesday the list had been pared down to four: Village President Harold Christiansen and Trustees John Hughes, Carl Tobias and Forrest Babcock. Williams drummed up very little support Tuesday for the recall move. No more than six persons raised their hands when Williams asked how many in the audience favored recalling the officials. Conceding lack of support for his proposal, Williams then encouraged public attendance at Village Council meetings. Williams’ primary complaints voiced Tuesday centered around a proposed street blacktopping program slated to start Wednesday; a village contract with Hastings Sanitary Service, Inc., for residential refuse collection; a “junk car” ordinance; and the village’s PUBLIC HEARING There will be a public hearing ... THURSDAY, AUGUST 27,1981 at 7:00 p.m. ... at the Community Center in Nashville PURPOSE: To rezone the Darwin McIntyre prop­ erty located at 115 W. Casgrove Street, Nash­ ville from R-1 Residential to Commercial for the purpose of erecting a sign only. Susan M. Corkwell, Village Clerk PROJECTED APARTMENTS: consisting of one & two bed­ rooms at low rental rates in Nashville. Now taking app­ lications. Interested parties contact by mail to ... ELSIE WOLEVER at... Wolever’s Real Estate P.O. Box 202 Nashville, Mi. 49073 I I — APPUCATI0N BLANK — I | NAME___ I ADDRESS I । --------I II II two-man police force. Little audience support was offered when Williams alleged that the officers are overpaid, are not writing sufficient traffic citations, and should be paying for purchase and dry cleaning of their own uniforms. For many years the village has allocated annual funds for the officers’ clothing budget. In the 1981 fiscal year, $600 was allowed for the line item of “clothing and dry cleaning” in the $58,578 police budget. Williams received mixed audience reaction to his suggestions that the local police force be dissolved and replaced with a contracted service through the Barry County Sheriff’s Dept. A similar suggestion by the Village Council in 1976 met with widespread community disfavor, and the plan was immediately dropped. Williams’ primary com­ plaint about the local police Tuesday was that Nash­ ville’s acting chief, Sgt. Eugene Koetje, also holds the position of sexton at the village’s Lakeview Cemetery—handling the job in off-duty hours — and of a recent program where youthful offenders have served punishment by working at the cemetery and on other village jobs. - Criticism of a $44,400 blacktopping program of several village streets won Williams almost no audience support. Many attending were vocal in support of the paving project which includes a $9,000 contract with Dunigan Bros, for a 5-ft. widening of Reed Street from Lentz St. to Carl’s Market for a bike and pedestrian path. Williams labeled the proposed path “a waste of taxpayers’ money” but audience members strongly disagreed — saying the path could be a life-saver for youngsters biking or walking along the busy thoroughfare. In several instances, audience members corrected Williams on his presentation of facts relating to the paving program. Some streets are being resurfaced in conjunction with Nash­ ville’s $4.8 million sewer expansion project — currently underway — and others are part of a regular updating program for im­ provement of village streets. Three bids were received on the project with Rieth-Riley Construction Co., Inc. of Battle Creek being awarded the contract for paving Washington Street and a small area soutft'iof the Community Center, and Spartan Asphalt winning the contract for Chapel, Center Court and Sunset in Fuller Heights. The only notable audience support Williams garnered Tuesday was on his call for the Council to open the village- to all garbage haulers, in particular Rick Horton of Rick’s Disposal Service, Hastings. His supporters claim Rick’s rates are lower than those of Hastings Sanitary Service, Inc., and say they are seeking freedom of choice in selecting individual garbage contractors. In the past, village of­ ficials have said the council must maintain control of refuse collection to ensure the safety of public health. A newly-adopted garbage ordinance took effect last February. In April, village attorney Randolph L. Snow Air National Guard Air­ man Randolph L. Snow, son of Mr, and Mrs. Homer W. Snow of 732 Sherman St., Nashville, has completed Air Force basic training at Lackland Air Force Base, Texas. During the six weeks at Lackland,, the airman studied the Air Force mission, organization and customs and received special training in human relations. IIn addition, airmen who complete basic training earn credits towards an associate degree in applied science through the Community College of the Air Force The airman will now begin on-the-job training in the munitions and weapons maintenance field at Battle Creek Air National Guard Base, Mich., with the 110th Consolidated Aircraft Maintenance Squadron. Snow is a 1977 graduate of Maple Valley High School, Vermontville, Mich. Lawrence D. Dale Navy Airman Apprentice Lawrence D. Dale, son of Ron and Luella Faulkner of 120 Church St., Nashville, Mich., has completed recruit training at the Naval Action - Ads Harvest Time SPECIAL REAR TRACTOR on SWIMMING PHONE__ TIRES Newland pointed out that he had not heard the coun­ cil’s side of the story and has not regularly attended council meetings in the past, but plans to do so in the future to keep better abreast of village affairs. John Hughes says he has no idea why he was targeted for recall other than his support of honoring the contract with ' Hastings Sanitary Service. As for the published charge by the opposition that he (Hughes) favored paving Washington Street because he has friends and relatives using the street, Hughes labels it “nonsense”. “I have no friends living on Washington Street,” said Hughes, who hails from Frankfort. Neither he nor his wife, Ruth, a Kalamazoo, native, have any relatives living in Nashville. 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The firm serves approximately 400 Nashville homes. “Personally I feel the meeting was a good thing for people to go down and air their views,” commented Clayton Newland, who said he attended the meeting to learn more about both sides of the issues, “but I more or less got the feeling it was a grudge thing.” He said he felt Williams had been “kind of picky” on the issues discussed at the meeting. “Seemed that the big thing was on the garbage (contract),” concluded Newland. “Ifhis (Williams’) facts were absolute — judging from what he said — maybe the council did wrong.” Training Center, Great Lakes, Ill. 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 occupational fields. Included in their studies were seamanship, close order drill, Naval history and first aid. Marvin F. Humphrey, Jr. Pvt. Marvin F. Humphrey, Jr., son of Zelma L. Mc­ Crimmon of Nashville, has completed basic training at Fort Sill, Okla. During the training, students receive instructions in drill and ceremonies, weapons, map reading, tactics, military courtesy, military justice, first aid, and Army ■ history and traditions. ~ He is a 1977 graduate of St. Louis High School. 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! For all your Insurance Needs See the... ALL-TOGETHER TEAM POOLS IN THE county! f " FOR DO IT-YDUR5ELFERG > 7Ae EASIEST POOLS , @ SIGNS TIRE SERVICE Ba---------- Inc. 235 S. Jefferson St. in Hastings Call . . . 945-9549 install.!” (616)963-0433 Financing Available! ACOffiA inc Auto-Owners Insurance LifeHomeCarBusiness 78 S. Main St., Vermontville Phone517-726-0634 �The Maple Valley News. Nashville, Tuesday, August 18, 1961 — Page 9 ’®ft ,JW Japanese youths visit Eaton County by Mary Warren, Summer Assistant 4-H Four Japanese children plus one chaperone are having the unique op­ portunity to experience American family life this summer in Eaton County !<{»{ $JwS'M J S{M»* »i w ^SS! SS! JSA ^ti J* • ^S"* • y" ’^ , Ji? ? *M fcu® fcu® "‘krhita rhita oiwwllotuniyour ItaintaH SiWholeveryouwIfo through the Japanese LABO - 4-H teen exchange. The LABO - 4-H Exchange, initiated in Michigan in 1974, is coordinated jointly by the LABO International Ex­ change Foundation and the Michigan State University Cooperative Extension State 4-H shooting , sports tourney planned by Mary Warren, Summer Assistant 4-H Eaton County youths will be competing against more than 100 4-H members from across Michigan in the 1981 State 4-H Shooting Sports Tournament, August 26 in Lansing. They will compete in the day-long shooting sports contest at the Ingham County Conservation League grounds in Lansing. Each member may enter one of four divisions which in­ clude archery, trapshooting, rifle and BB gun shooting. “The tournament gives 4H’ers an opportunity to test their marksmanship skills and demonstrate their abilities to handle a firearm safely,” says Mary Warren, 4-H Summer Assistant. First, second, and third place winners will receive trophies, plaques, or medals. Trophies, donated by the Federal Cartridge Company, will be awarded to all win­ ners in the rifle divisions. The event is free and open to the public and will start at 9 a.m. The club grounds are located in northeast Lansing on Canal Road. For more information about the shooting sports tournament, contact Connie Green or Mary Warren at the Eaton County Cooperative Extension Service office, or call 543-2310 or 645-2351. Service 4-H Youth Program. The Eaton County visitors are among 66 Japanese youth and advisors who arrived in- Michigan July 25 for a month-long stay with families. All are members of Japan’s language education LABO Party program. “The LABO Party program is designed to create, through language, an awakening of international understanding and awareness among Japanese children,” explains Mary Warren, Eaton County 4-H Summer Assistant. More than 60,000 youngsters are tutored by 35,000 instructors through the LABO Teaching Information Center in Tokyo. Starting at an early age, the children listen to taperecorded English and Japanese stories and then dramatize the characters in English. Japanese youths visiting Michigan have been paired with 4-H members of the same age and sex. Host families are encouraged not Eaton County exchange program participants include: (left) Brenda Wight and Fumiyo Kajima, Bellevue. (Photo supplied) Factory Authorized A teen exclusive Want to learn more about yourself - how you interact in a group, how to reduce stress, what it takes to gear for employment past high school, and opportunities available to you through 4­ H? Then come join us at “Teen Nite”, an evening full of information and fun for 4­ H members and their friends (ages 14-19), August 21st, 7:30 - 11 p.m. in the 4-H Building on the Eaton County 4-H Fairgrounds in Charlotte. Teen Nite is an opportunity for the teens of Eaton County to change their daily routines, because the intent of the LABO program is for the youths to experience daily life in the American home. “Many of the children may experience such tasks as vacuuming, dishwashing, or gardening for the first time,” Warren points out. In Japan, the children are expected to spend most of their time in school or studying, and they rarely help with household chores. Eaton County 4-H families who are hosting the young people include: the Wights of Bellevue, the Krebs and Spencers, both of Charlotte, the McGuires of Olivet, and the Longs of Eaton Rapids. T‘We are very excited about the opportunities for these youngsters of two different cultures to establish close relationships during the next month. Hopefully, some of our 4-H hosts will be able to visit their LABO friends’ homes in Japan next summer,” Warren adds. to get together to ask questions on topics such as employability skills, group dynamics, stress, drug abuse, personal develop­ ment and also people, places and opportunities with the 4­ H programs. Mini-sessions will be held Jr om 7:30-9:30 with a hayride following for those wishing to stay. If you have any questions feel free to contact Mary Warren, at the Eaton County Cooperative Extension Service, 126 N. Bostwick, Charlotte, 1-517-543-2310. 25% OFF SOLID OAK Extension Council presidents plan fall beef event The Fall Kickoff meeting for the Eaton Extension Family Living program is a Beef Extravaganza Meeting planned for Thursday, Sept. 17, at the 4-H Building on the Charlotte Fairgrounds. Co-chairpefsons Patti Wright, Charlotte and Jo Ballard of Eaton Rapids, will be making plans involving all the Extension Study Groups for the meal at the Extravaganza. Nancy Thelen is working with 4H’ers and local “meat people” to put together an exciting program on meat cut identification, contests, exhibits. Claudia Brown, Eaton. Rapids, will invite par­ ticipation in Extension Homemaker groups in the county — for more fun events during the year. Ann Ross, Extension Economist and Home Jeanne Sowa, of the Michigan Beef Commission, say “This is a fantastic opportunity to learn all there is about choosing beef for its qualities.” For information about reservations, call the Extension office (543-2310 or 645-2351). EWING WELL DRILLING Your dependable drillers in Eaton & Barry Counties WATER WELL DRILLING and PUMP SERVICE OFFERING COMPLETE... •Manufacturers Sug­ gested Retail PricesIn stock or Special orders. SALE ENDS 9*15-81 Sturdy, solid oak. Transformed by the experienced hands of fine craftsmen into a truly outstanding dining collection. Wayside Oak, by St. Johns. Available with solid wood or highly durable Fibresin tops, Wayside Oak was designed for function as well as beauty. St. Johns Inc.. Cadillac. Michigan 49601 SHOWN ABOVE: A. High Back Side Chair Sugg. Liat $132. SALE $W. B. High Back Arm Chair Sugg. List $156. SHE $117. C. 48" Obi. Pedestal Table w/Two Leaves, Protective Top Sugg. List $677. 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Lawrence St. (517) 543-1730 Hours: Mon. thru Thurs. 4 Sat. 8:30 - 5:30 Fridays till 9:00 p.m. �The Maple Volley New*, Nashville, Tuesday, August 18, 1981 — Page 10 Vermontville Village Council minutes July 2,1981 The Vermontville Village Council met in regular session Thursday, July 2, 1981 at 7:30 p.m. PRESENT: Aldrich, Fox, Hale, Trumble, Wineman. ABSENT: Lewis. President Mason called the meeting to order and turned it directly over to Leonard Aldrich. He then introduced R. H. Dalenberg, representing the Pittsburg Tank & Tower Co., Pitt­ sburg, Kansas, who ex­ plained his methods of repairing and painting water tanks and towers such as ours. Motion by Aldrich, sup­ ported by Fox, to hire the Pittsburg Tank & Tower Co. to service our water tank and tower at the cost of $4,719.00 exclusive of needed and authorized repairs. All ayes. Motion carried. Work to begin after their crew finishes in Hastings. Mason 'then introduced Steve Mapes from HayesGreen-Beach Hospital, who explained the changes within their administration and the building itself. ^He will develope a questionnaire for our community to determine whether there is sufficient support here for a 2 day clinic as an extension service of the HGB Hospital. Pat O’Dell informed us that she has put a bid into Maplewood Elementary for their 8’ slide to be donated to our Village Park if our village men would move and anchor the slide after it is repaired. Motion by Trumble to allow our men to move and anchor the repaired 8’ slide should O’Dell’s bid be ac­ cepted by Maplewood Elementary. Supported by Hale. All ayes. Motion carried. Clerk to check on our park playground in­ surance policy. Minutes of June 4, 1981 were read. Motion by Hale to approve the minutes as read. Supported by Aldrich. All ayes. Motion carried. Minutes of the June 24, 1981 Special Meeting were read. Motion by Fox, sup­ ported by Hale, to approve the minutes as read. AU ayes. Motion carried. The Treasurer’s Report was read. Motion by Hale, supported by Aldrich to approve as read. AU ayes. Motion carried. Bills were presented. Motion by Wineman, sup­ ported by Hale to pay the bills from the proper funds with. the exception of the Police Dept, car wash biU. A11 ayes. Motion carried. Motion by Fox, supported by Wineman to give Wawiernia and O’Dell Friday, July 3, 1981 off for the Holiday weekend with pay. RoU call vote requested. Aldrich - aye, Fox - aye, Hale - nay, Trumble nay, Wineman - aye, 3 ayes, 2 nays. Motion carried. The possible purchase and repair of the McDonald building, 152 S. Main St, was discussed and tabled. Officer Robert Brogan presented the PoUce Dept. Reports. Fox requested the Clerk to write a letter of thanks to Greg Hoefler for making the Mayor Exchange Key again this year. Approval was sought by Edwin Schlehuber to drive Bis ice cream truck around the village during daylight hours through the month of August. Council gave ap­ proval with the suggestion that he not park the truck on the ballfields at any time. Clerk to inform his of this request. The clerk received a letter from the Eaton Intermediae School District stating their interest in bringing a free children’s play to our village park on Thursday, August 6 at3:00 p.m. The council gave their enthusiastic approval. The idea of Cable TV was mentioned by Mason but tabled until more information came into the office from the interested companies. Notice was received from R&F Industries stating that they had a street sweeper for sale or trade. No action taken. Motion by Wineman to make an offer on the Mc­ Donald building, 152 S. Main St., with a Purchase Com­ mittee to settle the specifics by July 6,1981. Supported by Hale. Roll call vote: Aldrich - aye, Fox - aye, Hale - aye,' Trumble - aye, Wineman aye. Motion carried. Pur­ chase Committee: Chairman - Aldrich, Fox, Winerhan. Motion to adjourn by Hale, supported by Trumble. Meeting adjourned at 10:35 p.m. Bill L. Mason, President Bobbi Hoefler Deputy Clerk Vermontville Twp. Board minutes — The Vermontville Township Board met in a regular session at 8 p.m. in the Fire Barn Office. Present: Frith, Thrun, Sampson and Baker. Ab­ sent: Pember. Visitors: Jai Deagan, Jim Faust, Rod Harmon, Mike Prescott, of the V.F.D., Harold Cook, Darlene Hughes, Cleone Knoll, Ed Page, Mildred Page, Bob Brogan, Jennifer Byington, Peggy Byington, Ken Conkey, Greg Dunham and Edgar Fleetham commissioner. Frith called the meeting to order at 8 p.m. with the pledge to the flag. The minutes of June 25,1981 were read and approved. The Treasurers report: $154,704.77. Treasurers Bills presented for approval: $287.89. Clerks Bills presented for approval: $3,099.88. Sampson moved to ap- prove and pay these bills from the proper funds. Thrun supported. RoU call vote revealed all ayes. Sampson moved to accept Tom Joostberns’ resignation as Fire Chief with regrets. Seconded by Thrun. All ayes. Carried. Jim Faust is the new Fire Chief. Much discussion on the new Eaton County Zoning Ordinance. We will have a special meeting Monday, Aug. 10, 1981 at 7 p.m. in the Fire Barn Office for further discussion on this Ordinance. Sampson mo^ed to transfer $1,008.00 from the Fire Fund Checking to the General Fund Checking to cover the Insurance Check that was written from the wrong fund. Seconded by Thrun. AU ayes. Carried. Sampson moved to adjourn. Seconded by Baker. Time:: 10:45 p.m. Janice Baker, Township Clerk Vermontville news By Esther Shepard The Kalamo Community troops were organized. This Family Night is Tuesday, fall they willx need new August 25 at 6:30 p.m. in the leaders. Please help this Township Hall. Please bring group of girls. Mothers who a dish to pass and your own have sons lend a hand also drink and table service. The and you grandmothers — program will be by the this would keep you young. The call is for eight leaders. Charlotte Kitchen Band. Welcome to Randy and The meeting can be at your Sandra Schafer and their two convenience, evenings or daughters, Heather, 4, and Saturdays. Let’s not let these her two-year-old , sister Girl Scouts down this fall. Shannon, from Lansing,, who Mr. and Mrs. Harold have bought the Kelley house on W. Main St., formerly Benedict of Vermontville owned by Mr. and Mrs. Stone accompanied Mr. and Mrs. and their daughter and son- Leroy Wion and family of N. in-law, Al Faust. Many knew Manchester, Ind. to Alaska it as the home of Laura where they visited Mr. and Sackett and her sister Edna Mrs. Richard Aukerman in Haines for two weeks and the Church. Guests of Jesse and Mary Benedicts spent a weekend Baker were their niece, Mrs. with Mr. and Mrs. Milford Peg eg Bisel se,l her er son and Jones and Steve in Juneau. grandson from Craton, They went via the Canadian Rockies and came home Newayon County, Mich. Happy birthday to Mrs. from Haines to Seattle on the Mina Barnes on her 101 ferry Columbia, then did years young; which was sightseeing and visiting in yesterday, Monday, Aug. 17. Washington, Idaho, Montana Wyoming before Condolences to Ernest and Herman of Spoor Hwy. on returning home by Route 80 the death of his brother, to Chicago. They left June 26 Charles Elmer Herman of and came home August 12. Ionia Rd., which occurred They saw much spectacular 'Friday, Aug. 7, at Ingham scenery and many wild Medical Hospital in Lansing. animals and visited many Elmer was born 70 yeqrs ago friends and relatives. The in Edmore, the son of Lee Benedicts, accompanied by and Hazel (Rayner) Her­ Mrs. Robert Brimmer of man. He graduated from Charlotte and Mrs. Rolland Howard City High School Coleman of St. Mary’s Lake, and for 20 years worked for returned from a 6-day trip to the Oliver Corp, in Battle Dumas, Texas June 25 where Creek. Elmer is survived by they had attended the another brother, George, of Western Gorham Reunion Has tings „ and two sisters, and the silver wedding an­ Elizabeth Train of Edmore niversary of Mr. and Mrs. and Flora Kickham of Chet Holden. Mr. and Mrs. Talbert Wion Birmingham. Services were held Monday, Aug. 10 at the of Versailles, Ohio and Mr. Vermontville Bible Church and Mrs. Sheldon Wion and of Tempe, on North Main. Rev. Paul daughters Boger officiating. Pray Arizona, also went on the Funeral Home of Charlotte Alaska trip, the two groups did the arrangements. In­ in their vans meeting at terment in Kalamo Lake Louise in Canada and Cemetery. staying together until Falls, Mrs. Joyce Rathburn Snoqualmie reported that in the fall of Washington, where they 1967 the first Girl Scout went their separate ways. — MAPLEVALLEY — Three Sunny Crest Riders picked to go to state Buy a John Deere Tractor Now and Save on Finance Charges or Lease Now and Your Payments Will Be Discounted 10% Now Is your best time to purchase a new John Deere 40- to 275-hp tractor! Buy now and no finance charges will atcrue until March 1,1982. this money-saving offer also applies to all used tractors and new John Deere and used implements sold with the tractor. If leasing Is being considered, your lease payments on new John Deere tractors and Implements leased with the tractor will be discounted 10 percent. We'd like to discuss how we can help your dollars earn more this year. Come in this week and let’s make a deal. G«W Sales 1138 Fourth Street Lake Odessa, Michigan Ph.616-374-8835 This offer may be withdrawn at any time. One of the highest honors a 4-H horse member can recieve at the Eaton County 4-H Fair is to be chosen to attend the annual State 4-H Horse Show held in August at the MSU campus. Three Sunny Crest Riders — Penny Carter, Lisa Love, and Mary Ann Southworth — were among the eight Eaton County members selected in the horse division. Two other Sunny Crest members were chosen as alternates — Kim Haas in the horse division and Loren Love in the pony division. Sunny Crest members Sandy Cole of Charlotte, Denise Keefer of Mulliken, Loren Love of Grand Ledge, and Mike Ells of Ver­ montville received awards for fitting and showing, halter, western pleasure and equitation in the pony division. / Horse division award winners from Sunny Crest in fitting and showing, halter, western pleasure, and equitation were Cheryl Keefer of Mulliken, Kim Haas and Karen Haas of Vermontville, Jennifer Ackerson, Jolene Ackerson, April Gage, Penny Carter, Lisa Love, Mike Love and Mary Ann Southworth from Grand Ledge. Sunny Crest Riders are also proving they can do more than show horses. Six of the 16 members entered exhibits in other divisions — such as, arts and crafts, food, etc. All six received “A” awards on their exhibits; three members received “Top 10 Awards” — the highest award for these divisions. The award win­ ners in the non-Uvestock divisions were: Jennifer Ackerson (Top 10), Jolene Ackerson cerson (Top op 10),, Mikee Ells, April Gage, Mike Love, and Mary Ann Southworth (Top 10). The Sunny Crest Riders want to thank all the relatives and friends of the members for their support and encouragement during the year and especially at lhe fair. Also the parents and leaders of Sunny Crest Ridters extend their congratulations to all the itiembers for a job well done. ACTION-ADS Ph. 945-9554 CO-OPERATIVE NURSERY’S WAITING LIST Now is being made for Fall — 1981 - 82 sessions — Please Call Diana Kuempel 852-9481 L M.V. Co-op is a non discriminating organization. Get set for You'll want to look your best when you head back-to-school and that's our specialty. Make your appoint­ ment today. COMPLETE HAIR STYLING including a fan­ tastic new permanent that keeps your look looking and feeling terrific. — Licensed Manicurist By Appointment — Keep your summer tan all fall! Stop in today to learn more about the ... i ULTRA-TAN TANNING BOOTH w'EN:MondaythruFriday&EveningAppointmentAvailable REDKEN® ® COMPLETE HAIRCARE: FORMUAIED ESPEOAllY FOR MENS HAIR •STYLING •COLORING • PERMANENTS •HIGHLIGHTING •FROSTING •FACIALS 112 E. Court St, Hastings Razor’s Edge HAIRDESIGNERS Phone (616) 948 8767 HAIRDESIGNERS ll �The Maple Valley News. Nashville, Tuesday, August 18, 1981__Page 11 Nashville Village Council — MINUTES OF REGULAR MEETING — Jic it xX SS*)\ X£S«S$. XSS. ■% SSi ■X^tiS!** XS!** IrS It ^ill^ si> ,khSv$S khSv$S s.JsLw^ •V Ithi St“ V.St , > 5?W* !£*$$ *$$ ^?21 ?21 ‘ g rwt rw •J W/A«5 "“ ii<iihtiii Mt tWi^l , 1 to ^StoTiml s.M ta^m i fan !. PtlJ tatilinsinti Mk .UHtyUtinn st- «to ms iwto t iu:) litei(aiit s!aOta ai The regular meeting of the Nashville Village Council held July 23, 1981 at the Community Center in Nashville was called to order at 7:00 p.m. by President Harold Christiansen. Present, Tobias, Hughes, Rizor, Fueri, Frith and Babcock. The minutes of the last regular meeting were read and approved. John Hughes, Chairman of the Department of Public Works gave the D.P.W. report for the month of June. Rick Horton, owner of Rick's Refuse was present to present a letter from the Barry County Health Department stating his refuse transporting truck meets state minimum requirement for refuse hauling trucks. Motion by Fueri, supported by Rizor to give Rick's Refuse Service a 30 day temporary license until a regular agent license can be voted on. Yes, Rizor, Fueri, and Frith. No Babcock, Tobias and Hughes. President Christiansen voted no to break the tie. Motion defeated. Motion by Tobias, supported by Hughes to have an answer by the Village Attorney to the legality of the "Household Refuse Collection Contract" part 2 and the Ordinance No. 1-22-81, section 4, by the next regular meeting of the Nashville Village Council to be held August 13, 1981. All ayes. Motion carried. Bids were opened on a new 1980 or 1981 % ton pickup truck. The following bids were read from: Fow­ lers Chevrolet, $8,263.00; Renner Ford $7,870.00; Beacon Sales and Service $6,202.00; Schansky Dodge $7,370.00; and Frantz Buick $7,744.00. Motion by Rizor, supported by Tobias to accept the bid from Beacon Sales and Service for a % ton 1980 pickup truck in the amount of $6,202.00. All ayds. Motion carried. Motion by Tobias, supported by Frith to advertise bids for sale on a 1972 chevy % ton pickup truck. Bids must be submitted to the Village Clerk by 4:00 p.m. on August 13, 1981. The Village reserves the right to accept or reject any or all bids. All ayes. Motion carried. Motion by John Hughes, supported by Bob Fueri to adopt recommendations for Council Policy as follows: a. The handling of all employee relations shall be conducted by the D.P.W. and Police Committees respectively. b. The D.P.W. and Police Committees shall draw up or revise when necessary guidelines regarding employee working conditions and compensation. These guidelines shall then be submitted to Coun­ cil for action. 2. STANDING COMMITTEES: a. Each standing committee shall establish rules and regulations relating to its function. 3. FINANCE COMMITTEE: a. The Finance Committee shall establish rules and regulations concerning purchasing procedures for the Village of Nashville and all departments thereof. Idm Siqiiliie hili, Ittfi teflti in to ji joa rat ta sepinle m NOTICE of PUBLIC HEARING ww■01 b. The finance committee shall have a proposed bud­ get drawn up and submitted to Council by the regular Council meeting in February each year. 4. AGENDA FOR COUNCIL MEETINGS: The following agenda shall be followed at all Council meetings: a. Reading of minutes b. Communications to Council. c. Payment of bills - first meeting of the month d. Monthly department reports 3. Audience questions f. Roundtable - by Council members g. Adjourn All ayes. Motion carried. Rick Ross, Nashville Zoning Administrator gave the Zoning report for the month of June. • Tentative date set for planting trees in the Village of Nashville, the last week of September. Future Farmers of America will be doing a land­ scaping project around the Community Center in Nashville. Motion by Rizor, supported by Frith to adjourn. Meeting adjourned at 9:15 p.m. Harold Christiansen, President Date: August 13, 1981 Susan M. Corkwell, Clerk BARRY COUNTY EXTENSION SERVICE CALENDAR of EVENTS August 22-23 - State Sheep Show, Ionia. August 24-27 - 4-H Livestock Expo, MSU, East Lansing. August 24-27 - Dairy Days, MSU, East Lansing. August 25 - State 4-H Horse Show, MSU, East Lansing. August 25 - 4-H Rabbit Expo, MSU, East Lansing. August 25 - Irrigation Tour, 1 p.m., starts at Yarger farm, 5165 N. Broadway, Hastings. August 26-27 - 4-H Poultry Expo, MSU, East Lansing. August 26-27 - 4-H Veterinary Science Fair, MSU, East Lansing. August 27 - Manure Storage Tour, 10 a.m., starts at Wayne & Rodney Pennock farm, south of Nashville on M-66; 11 a.m. Paul Wing; Lunch at Wings; 1 p.m., Ferris; 2 p.m. Ham­ mond. September 1 - Barry County Row Crop Tour, 9 a.m., starts at Jim Habeggar farm, 12177 Green Lake Road, Middleville. September 10 - Rally Day and Lesson Day for MAEH, 9 a.m. to 2:30 p.m., Community Building, fairgrounds, Hastings. September 17 - Extension Program Planning Meeting, open to the general public, Hastings High School Auditorium, 7:30 p.m. NEW CAR and TRUCK FINANCING Chevettes As LOW As... ■ $195^? $151MMl7l ? MONTH* Citations As Low As ... H W MONTH* Nashville Zoning Board of Appeals THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 3,1981 at 7 P.M. ... at Community Center of Nashville BIB® l jdijititW1' । PURPOSE: Howard Wymer is requesting a special use permit and a variance in order to place a mobile home on property located at 9360 Scott Road. This property is zoned R-1 residential. Sharlot A. Sours, Secretary Nashville Zoning Board of Appeals Joan and Homer Winegar Skylarks As Low As... Pick-Ups AS LOW AS . . . REALTOR NASHVILLE 726-0181 852-1717 72 ACRE FARM: Near Vermontville, with barn and an older remodeled farm home, 4 bedrooms, large living room and family room, new vinyl siding, well insulated. Possible contract. Will sell with less land. Price: $86,000. 60 ACRE FARM: South of Nashville, 1 story, 8 yr. old home, 2 bedrooms, aluminum siding, attached 2 car garage, 36 x 40 barn. Price: $68,500. MONTH* $139^7 ■ MONTH* * Based on 13.8% A.P.R. for 48 mo. with $1000.00 cash or trade, plus sales tax, license and title. STANTON’S REAL ESTATE VERMONTVILLE ■ NOW IN STOCK... Chevette “DIESEL” EPA 40 city 58 hwy. 1982 CAVALIER EPA Only... $6982 B PLUS TAX, LICENSE & TITLE. MKivt 30 city 47 hwy. 0-7’7420°° pLUS TAX L|CENse & TITLE. - NASHVILLE: 2 bedroom, 1 story home, with new furnace, new septic and drainfield, new bath and kitchen. Located on 2 lots - nice trees. Possible contract. $27,000. " VACANT LAND: 37 acres north of Vermontville. Will divide (good farm land). Some woods. Small frontage on trout stream. Contract terms. COUNTRY HOME AND BARN: North of Charlotte on M-50. 2-story, 3 bedrooms - on nice large lot with many trees. Lot borders Thornapple River. Con­ tract terms. Price: $19,000. Phone 726-0223 I evenings FRANTZ^s^ BUICK-CHEVROLE 1435 S. Hanover Street in HASTINGS - Phone 945-2425 HOURS: Monday and Wednesday nights 'til 8. Tues., Thurs. & Frl. 'til 6 p.m. Saturday 'til 3 p.m. CALL TODAY... 945-2425 �The Mople Volley News, Nashville, Tuesday, August 18, 1981 — Page 12 How does her garden grow? A Vermontville woman has a most unusual Michigan garden where tobacco grows next to com. Being a native of Greece where her family raised tobacco when she was a child, Mrs. Brumm said she couldn’t resist the op­ portunity to try her hand at raising the crop here in Michigan for ole times sake. A weekly report from - ERNEST NASH She says she was also curious to see whether tobacco would grow here because of Michigan’s cooler climate. So when relatives who still live in Greece sent Mrs. Brumm some tobacco seeds, she planted them and is very pleased with the results! One of the plants is even about six feet tall and sports a beautiful flower. State Representative Tobacco leaves are shown drying in the Vermontville sun. GOP SUMMIT - Governor Milliken and Republican leaders of Michigan’s House and Senate met recently at Mackinac Island to develop an economic agenda for the 1980’s. Among changes to improve Michigan’s business climate are reductions in worker’s comp and unemployment insurance costs, cuts in the Single Business Tax, and incentives for capital acquisitions, high technology, and foreign trade and investment. I was disappointed that the Governor did not support the House Republican Tax Plan that would cut $560 million in 1981-82. I believe we should move ahead with or without the Governor’s support on a tax cut. MICHIGAN ATHLETES WIN The International Cerebral Palsy Olympics, held in Kingston, Rhode Island, has been won by the Michigan delegation, all affected by the disease. They were successful in beating teams from other states as well as teams from Mexico, Canada and Scan­ dinavia. PUBLIC LIBRARY UPDATE - The State Board of Education announced recently that during 1980, Michigan residents borrowed 34.5 million books and other materials from the state’s 360 public libraries. That averages 3.8 books for every man, woman and child in the state. Michigan residents borrowed 33.1 million books in 1979. Public library expenditures totaled $69.8 million during 1)179, or $7170 for every person in the state. As of January 1, 1981, Michigan libraries had on their shelves nearly 18 million books, magazines, newspapers, tapes and other materials available to borrowers. EAT YOUR HEART OUT, J.R.! - During the next year, the State of Michigan plans to auction off leases of oil and gas development on some 600,000 acres of state-owned land. Those auctions are expected to bring in about $100 million in Mrs. Brumm shows one additional public revenues immediately, and provide the of the tallest tobacco plants foundation for major development and investment in which sports a pretty Michigan’s economy by private oil and gas developers and flower. investors. SALMON SNAGGING BAN - The State Department of Natural Resources has banned salmon snagging on the Grand, Kalamazoo and St. Joseph Rivers. Hooking the fish other than in the mouth has been a practice of Michgian fishermen since 1967, when salmon began using Mihcigan rivers for spawning runs. However, sport fishermen’s groups have developed new techniques with traditional bait and artificial lures that has led to the ban on snagging and stronger enforcement of laws prohibiting the sale of fish eggs by licensed sports fishermen. Tobacco grows next to MID-AUGUST EVENTS - County fairs open this week in corn in Mrs. Brumm's Berrien, Calhoun, Clinton, Kent and Genesee Counties — garden patch. also opening are the Agricultural Fair in Armada, the Upper Peninsula Fair in Escanaba, and the U.S. Cheerleaders Naitonal Grand Championships in Lansing; Art fairs will be held on August 22 in Petoskey and Saugatuck, August 22-23 is the Howell Melon Festival; August 21-23 is the Lapeer Days Festival, August 22-23, Art at Meadowbrook, Meadowbrook Hall in Rochester, and August 21-23 is the Mexican Ethnic large black spots. Festival, Hart Plaza, Detroit. Dry weather produces the symptoms, especially if soils have had enough moisture to permit rapid, succulent, early plant growth. Blossom­ end rot may be more serious on the windward than on the leeward side of a garden and on staked plants rather than non-staked plants. Krizek advises careful regulation of the water supply to control blossom­ end rot. Soil moisture should be kept constant by irrigation during dry QUALITY WORKMANSHIP periods. Mulching with straw, black plastic, or other TRANSMISSION REPAIRS mulching material, is also an effective preventive BODY & BUMP SERVICE measure. Tomato disorder in area gardensDon’t dispair if those tomato plants you’ve been pampering since late May are producing tomatoes with large black spots on the bottom side. According to Allen Krizek at the Eaton County Can You Afford To Use Less Than The Best? Fo QUALITY SEED Come See Us Citizens Elevator 870 S. Main Vermontville Phone 726-0514 Cooperative Extension Service, this problem is common in many area gardens and is due to the weather conditions. Generally, only the first to ripen fruit will be affected, later ripening fruit should be normal. The disorder, known as blossom-end rot, is not caused by an insect or disease. Basically, Krizek explains, it results from failure of the plant to transport sufficient water to the new developing fruit. When this happens, water is withdrawn from the cells located at the bottom of the old tomato fruit, and these cells die resulting in the uto Service CENTER Health Department calendar of events Barry Office: 110 W. Center St. Mon., Aug. 17 - Immunization Clinic, 9-11:30 a.m. and 1-4 p.m.; W.I.C., 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. Tues.. Aug. 18 - Medicaid Screening, 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.; Family Planning, 11:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. Wed., Aug. 19 - W.I.C., 8:30 a.m. 4:30 p.m.; Family Planning, 11:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. Charlotte Office: Mon.. Aug. 17 Family Planning, 110 N. Cochran, 11 a.m. - 4 p.m. Tues., Aug. 18-W.I.C., 110 N. Cochran, 8 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. Wed., Aug. 19 - Medicaid Screening, 110 N. Cochran, 8 a.m. -4 p.m.; Immunization Clinic, 528 Beech St., 8:30-11 a.m. and 1-4 p.m. Thurs.. Aug. 20 - Family Planning, 110 N. Cochran, 11 a.m. - 7 p.m.; W.I.C., 110 N. Cochran - 8 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. Fri„ Aug. 21 - W.I.C., 110 N. Cochran, 8 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. WHEEL ALIGNMENT & BALANCING TUNE-UPS & MUFFLERS MAJOR OVERHAULS BRAKES Trowbridge Service 130 S. Main St., Vermontville - Ph. 726-0569 �The Maple. Valley News, Nashville, Tuesday, August 18. 1981__Page 13 WS Girl’s Little League Champs - Nashville Auto: ^*B*s*! Boy’s Pee Wee Champs - Keith Prong Builders: %. * *C*S J* CS5BS» J*S5B» SSfc Front row, from left: Shawn Herman, Scott Armour, Weston Rooks, Travis Norton, Danny Lundquist, Jason Hook. Second row: Stanley King, Jason D Onofrio, Jeremy Prong, Bobby Wood, Matt Borner, Jamie Endsley, Glen SebasSebas­ tian. Coaches: Claude Norton and Keith Prong. toftft > •••>.«•• .«•• SSi** Front row from left: Becky Allerding, Brenda Roush, Wendy Thompson, Kim Bahs, Beverly Kirk, Tamara Frith, Heather Dell. Back row, left to. right: Ray & Marilyn Roush - coaches, Robin Brown, Heather Pontias, Kari Fraley, Sonya Beech­ naw, Tracy Beechnaw, Tracy Carpenter, Kim Roush, Karen Long, Herb Frith assistant coach. Missing from photo Angel Carpenter.. (photos supplied) Band members- Men's Maple Valley softball game results BAND ATTENTION MEMBERS: Band uniforms Aug. 10 Aug. 14 D. D. Soft Water 2, Bad News 1; Nashville Hardware 9, Trumbles 8; Mead-OAcres 7, T.J.’s Pizza 4; Big George’s 10, Nashville Baptist 0; McDonald’s 5, Shook’s 4. Bye Carpenter’s Den. Bad News 21, Big George’s 10; Mead-O-Acres 7, Shook’s 3; T.J.’s Pizza 10, Nashville Baptist 0; D.D. Soft Water 17, Trumbles 3; McDonald’s 2, Carpenter’s Den 3. Nash­ ville Hardware Bye. are to be picked up Tuesday, August 25, 1 p.m. - 4 p.m. or Monday, August 31, 10 a.m. 12 in Band Room at Maple Valley High School. Little League football NASHVILLE LITTLE LEAGUE FOOTBALL. 4th through 8th grade. Starts Tuesday, August 18 at 6 p.m. at the Fuller Street School. "’Wai^ ‘^•■asaiTiKniUjsu ■3C. waghBbatgajlpr^ GARAGE SALE •w ® taw, jr taiai -iFKxsrasitE;!: TxMiflatsifa' toOs^llmliiil ^faa .AitaiaitateWjtfinlfiiiMW । M, ml it Hi Mta rwa|tiilM.Wirt jjjtdiaWwi^ aliilMiH®* iDeM DRAW A Girl’s Pee Wee Champs - Big George’s Party Store: Front row, from left: Heidi Reese, Deanna Hagon, Tonya Tilley, Patty Jarman, Amy Stahl. Second row: Carrie Lamie, Holly Prong, Jody Garrett, Dawn Lundquist, Heather Hawkins, Hope Christie. Back: Keith Prong, assistant, and Dave Hawkins, coach. I love a parade Service N® GET INSTANT CASH!! but so do most crooks. Aiihh, parades. Crowds! Noise! Excitement! I love it! Ahhh, parades. Crooks! Pick­ pockets! Purse snatchers! They love it! Because in all the confusion, nobody pays any attention to their wallets or purses, watches orjewelry. And crooks make out like bandits. So keep an eye on your dog biscuits (and other valuables) in any crowd and help... SELL THOSE ODDS & ENDS and HOUSEHOLD ITEMS YOU'RE NOT PUTTING TO USE WITH a Reminder CALL 945-9554 TODAY I 22,500 copies of your ad will TUESDAY! ALBUM® personal ad. TAKE A BITE OUT OF £1981 The Advertising Council. Inc. A message from the Crime Preventio Prevention Coalition, th is publ Ic&ti on and The Ad Ccunc 11. nmoer P.O. Box 188 1952 N. Broadway Hastings, Mich. PH. 945-9554 �The Maple Valley News, Nashville, Tuesday, August 18, 1981 — Page 14 Fox-Joostberns are united in NashvilleOn Saturday, July 11, at 11 a.m. Susan Fox, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. William Fox of Vermontville, and Andrew Joostberns, Jr., son of Mr. and Mrs. Andrew Joostberns, Sr. of Vermontville, were united in marriage at St. Cyril’s Catholic Church, in charge of the guest book. Nashville, Michigan. Father Mrs. Theresa Fox, god­ Robert Consani officiated for mother of the bride, Becky the dbuble ring ceremony. Fox, cousin of the bride, and The bride, excorted by her Christine Smith, friend of the father, was attended by bride, served coffee, punch, Sharon Fox, twin sister of and the wedding cake. Special guests were Mr. the bride, as maid of honor. Liz Brott and Anne Fox also and Mrs. Albert Kizer, sisters of the bride, were grandparents of the groom, and Mr. and Mrs. Joseph bridesmaids. Kevin Kilpatrick, friend of Fox, grandparents of the the groom, was best man; bride. Guests attended from Tony Joostberns, brother of Texas, New York and the groom, and Joseph California. The couple honeymooned Jarvie, friend of the groom, were groomsmen. Ushers in northern Michigan and were Randy • and Scottt now reside in Charlotte. Joostberns, brothers of the groom. Debbie Joostberns, sister of the groom, was flowergirl and Jeremy Sampson, son of BOARDING DOGS & CATS: Mr. and Mrs. Edward Carroll Wells, Phone 726­ Sampson was ring bearer. 0129. (eow) Ted Fox, brother of the LOG SPLITTER: $350. 517­ bride, and Laurine Fox, 852-1512, Nashville. sister of the bride, played trumpets for the SEPTIC TANK CLEANING: processional and Approved by Michigan recessional. Sue Bahs was Department of Health. Call soloist, accompanied by Menzo Howe, Charlotte. Phone 543-0173. (tfn) Mary Gurd. luncheon buffet A reception was held at St. iPhone 945-9554 Mary’s Hall in Charlotte. Ann Vorce, friend of the for ACTION-ADS! bride was the hostess. Katy Fox, sister of the bride was Action - Ads Fred Greene, new father, learns there’s more to being a parent than diapers and burping. Romick-Carmichael wedMr. and Mrs. William L. Romick, 6070 Bevens Rd., Nashville, are proud to announce the marriage of their daughter, Debra Lynn to Jackie N. Carmichael, Jr., son of Mrs. June Car­ michael, 316 Maplehurst Blvd, and Jackie N. Car­ michael Sr., 487 S 28th St., Battle Creek. Snowden-Dies to be united — Mr. and Mrs. Lawrence Snowden of Vermontville are pleased to announce the engagement of their daughter, Sandra Kay, to Gregory L. Dies, son of Pat Dies and the late Larry Dies of Nashville. Sandra is a senior at Maple Valley High School. PVT Gregory Dies is stationed with the U.S. Army at Fort Dix, N.J. A September wedding is being planned. First talley of votes for Queen's Contest The first weekly tally of canister votes made Friday for Nashville’s 1981 Harvest Queen showed Judy Loy in the lead with a total of $18.08. She is sponsored by Cappon Quick Mart. In second place was Betty Taylor, nominated by Mc­ Donald’s Woodview Tavern. Lori Decker, who is spon­ sored by Carl’s Market, was in third place at Friday’s count. A total of $56.28 and collected Friday for the seven candidates vying for the honor of being named Harvest Queen. All proceeds of the contest will help the Riverside Recreational Development Corp, -develop a community park west of the Main Street business district. The RRDC is sponsoring Nashville’s Sept. 18-19 Harvest Festival. Master canners begin series of classes knows it’s not easy. So we teach not only the basics but also the attitudes. All so that families can be happier growing up together. American Red Cross Together, we can change things. An intensive training in food preservation began this week for six prospective Master Canners: Jenny Boh­ ms, Karen Wood and Debra Keehne, all of Charlotte; Martha Halsey of Pot­ terville; Julie Carpenter of Vermontville; and Ruth Keller of Lansing. The series of classes is offered by the Eaton Cooperative Extension Service Family Living program, and taught by Extension Home Economist, Ann Ross. Master Canners will be taught the latest information on all kinds of food preservation. They will later donate at least 10 hours ofx “sharing time” to help others learn their skills. The first session included canning of low acid foods, pickling and introduction to freezing. Contributions by local people, including Ann Tennes (Country Mill)-;' Jane,. Murdock and other, keep the ' cost of the series at a minimum. Woodland Twp. county schools holding reunion The scholars, teachers and friends of the Old Brick, Shores, Wellman, Hager and all of Woodland Township Old Country Schools are invited to come to Tyden Park, Hastings, Saturday, August 15,1981, for a potluck dinner promptly at 12:30 p.m. Bring something for a program. �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 HRlIeF Phone 945-9554 Hastings �The Maple Valley News. Nashville, Tuesday, August 18, 1981 — Page 16 Johnny's OF VALUES 160 S. Main, Vermontville 517-726-0640 'frlrmbe* spanran stones PRICES EFFECTIVE THRU AUGUST 22,1981. QUANTITY RIGHTS RESERVED USDA CHOICE BEEF ROUND STEAK HOLLY FARM* CHICKIN PICK OF THE CHIX SPARTAN LUNCH MEATS PARTI-PAK 12w°tz- SAVE 60c HYGRADE WEST VIRGINIA SMOKED PORK CHOPS lb BEEF ■Wktuha ■ HELPFUL HINTS FROM JON MCCLURE U3 DIAMONDS CHUNK LIGHT IN6 W5 OAZTE R . SCHAFERS HILLBILLY t® BREAD 69 CALIFORNIA RED, WHITE & BLUE GRAPE SALEI THOMPSON SEEDLESS, FLAME SEEDLESS, BLACK EXOTIC FULL OF COUNTRY GOODNESS MICHIGAN * . SWEET CORK Ifyou prefer, your sprouts may be stored—lightly covered—in yourrefrigerator for 3 to 4 days for use as needed. YELLOW MEDIUM- COOKIHG OHIOHS Do-it-Yourself Bean Sprouts For That Chinese Touch ' For years, the Chinese have used bean sprouts (grown from the Mung bean) to add texture and flavor as well as nutritive value to ail sorts ofdishes. You can enjoy these versatile bean sprouts with a minimum cost and effort by growing your own from lentils, soybeans, split or chick peas. Just follow these simple directions: • In a clear glass jar with a wide mouth, put enough beans to cover the bottom of the jar. Add warm water and let soak overnight. • Next day, secure a piece of cheesecloth (or Handiwipe) over mouth ofjar and drain off water. Then rinse with cold water, invertjar and drain thoroughly. • Store jar—on its side—in a warm, dark place • Once a day, for the next two days, rinse, drain and store as before. • On the third day, rinse and drain once more, then place jar in sunlight-tor one or two hours. Your sprouts should now be ready to enjoy—in salads, sandwiches, sauteed with vegetables, or nibbled “as­ BAG CUBESTEAK ROLLED BONELESS BEEFROAST SHARP FRANKENMUTH COLBY LONG LONGHORN DINNERS SPARTAK CHUHK CHEESE KRAFT DINNER 10 OZ. 6.5 OZ. WT. < MAC. & CHEESE < WISH kezzezej creamed COTTAGE CHEESE EMNEOUIB LIMIT 1 WITH $5.OU PURCHASE. COUPON EXPIRES AUGUST 22, 1981. 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Box A, Nashville, Michigan Phone 945-9554 (Hastings) The Maple Valley News, Vol. 10 - No. 12 - Tuesday, August 25, 1981 Transportation vote to be held at M.V. Board meeting At a special meeting of the Maple Valley Board of Education held Monday, August 17; approval was given scheduling a special millage election covering transportation costs. The date of the election hasn’t been set at this time. Board- members Virginia Fox, Wayne Cogswell, Dale Ossenheimer, Jr., and Elam Rockwell were in favor, of scheduling another election and Ronald Tobias voted against it. Board' membiers Wilbur Marsh and Russell Geary were absent from the meeting. A large audience was present at the meeting and several members in the audience expressed their concerns related to changes in transportation policy which would require students to walk up to one mile to meet the bus. Also, children living within one mile ofthe school they attend would not have been picked up by the school bus along with no shuttle busses bet­ ween the two -elementary buildings in Nashville.' The board approved operating the transportation program, beginning on opening day Sept. 1, basically the same as at the end of the 1980-81 school year pending the outcome of the vote this fall. Voting in favor of this motion were Wayne Cogswell, Virginia Fox, Elam Rockwell, Ronald Tobias with Dale Ossenheimer, Jr., opposing. If you have any questions transportation, regarding please call Gerald Aldrich at the bus garage 852-9421. A letter of resignation as teacher aide was accepted from Frankie Reid. She’was an aide at the Fuller Street and Kellogg Elementary Schools. Approval was given two year contracts with three non-teaching groups in­ cluding secretarial, teacher aides-playground, and custodial- personnel. These new contracts include an approximate increment of ten percent each year. Voting in favor were Wayne Cogswell, Virginia Fox, Dale Ossenheimer Jr., and Elam Rockwell with Ronald Tobias Casting a negative vote. Jean Cusick, Michigan Education Association uniserv director, was present at the meeting and stated that they would carry the grievance relative to the layoff of Russ Koons to ar­ bitration if necessary: This layoff resulted from the transfer of assistant prin­ cipal Larry Lenz to the classroom. It was? agreed that another meeting would be scheduled including school administrators,-Larry Lenz, ‘Jean Cusick, Russ Koons, and attorney Harry Zeliff. At a special meeting held August 19, Larry Lenz was reinstated as assistant principal - athletic director. Russell Koons was recalled as a Jr-Sr High School teacher for 1981-82 school year. This action followed a meeting of school ad­ ministrators, Jean Cusick, Russell Koons, Larry Lenz, and attorney Harry Zeliff. Board member Russell Geary was absent from the meeting. Settlement was agreed upon relative to the two grievances at Maplewood Elementary School for additional compensation for teachers involved when the children were not able to go to the library for the regular library time because of the absence of the librarian. Additional compensation was ' allowed for the six teachers involved on February 4, and denied for the six teachers involved on May 26th. It was determined that on May 26th all the students would nothave been scheduled to be-going to the library for the normal library period. A short discussion was held regarding crossing guards or forming a safety patrol in Nashville. No ac­ tion was taken considering that the shuttle busses will be operating when school opens. There was further discussion relative to the pay for participation atheltic program including the letter to be provided the parents.' This matter was referred to a committee including athletic boosters, board athletic council members, and the athletic director. There was general discussion relative to expenditure of general funds to cover the cost of lights for the various athletic programs without any action being taken. A letter was received from Mr. and Mrs. James Mc­ Crimmon expressing their concern relative to the ex­ penditure of any general funds for athletics when reductions are being made in the educational program plus consideration of reductions in the transportation program. Hastings Summer-Fest to close season this weekend* Decker leads queen race; other Festival activities announced Lori Decker by Susan Hinckley At the end of the second weekly tally of penny votes, Lori Decker, candidate of Carl’s Market, is leading in the race for Nashville’s 1981 Harvest Queen. Collected to date for Lori was $54.04. Judy Loy, sponsored by Cappon’s Quick Mart, is in second place with $39.15; and Betty Taylor is in third place, with $34.13. She is the candidate of Me Donald’s Woodview Tavern. The final vote count will be made on September 18, and the outcome will be kept a secret until the crowning of the Harvest Queen at 7:30 p.m. that evening at an open air talent show on a down- town stage. All seven queen candidates are expected to be on hand for that event. The talent show is under the direction of Lowell and Joan Me Millon and will be just one of the many highlights of Nashville’s Sept. 18-19 Harvest Festival, sponsored by the Riverside Recreational Development Corp, to. raise funds for development ofa community recreational park on the banks of the Thornapple River, west of the Main Street stores. 'Other events include a hot­air balloon .ascension at 6 p.m. Saturday, (Sept. 19) evening, with two lucky passengers joining the pilott at lift-off. Chances to win a Amusements of Traverse ride are available by pur­ City to provide midway rides chasing RRDC raffle tickets. for the festival. Local arts The flight will end with a and crafts exhibits, as well champagne toast to include as a flea market also are on the farmer or homeowner the agenda, upon whose property the The Nashville Senior balloon lands. The rig will be Citizens will conduct a piloted by a Jackson stationary bike race balloonist. Saturday, and the Maple A Saturday morning Valley Jaycees will have a highlight of the 1981 Harvest beer tent in Central Park Festival-will be the 4th an­ Friday evening and all-day nual 10-kilometer Harvest Saturday. An ox roast also is Run, chaired by Pastor Don set for Saturday in the park. Roscoe. To date, he had A Grand Parade featuring secured committments from the 1981 Harvest Queen and over 30 local business and court will step off at noon at organizations for over $800 in Putnam Park and march up cash and merchandise ‘Main Street. awards. The most recent Other events -include an additions to the prize list all-day Saturday used book include Sonset Studio’s offer sale conducted by the local Barry County Courthouse center of attention ofa free 11 x 14 color portrait Friends of the Library at Those lazy days of sum­ Among those performing of the first place Nashville Putnam Public Library; a mer will receive a big send- will be the Lansing Concert runner or his-her family. In Co-ed softball tourney off, Friday and Saturday, Band; Midwest, a five-piece addition, Sonset Studios will chaired by Dan Downing; when the Hastings Old- contemporary-variety band; be at the finish line to take all-day Saturday bingo by Fashioned Summer-Fest- Perpetual Motion; a fiveindividual portraits of all the Maple Valley Athletic wraps up the season for piece country and rock interested runners. Boosters; a 7 p.m. Saturday .Barry County. band; Flashback, a six-piece Another special award for greased pig contest near the Two busy days of en­ band that features music the first Nashville runner to Fire Barn; and a 9 a.m. tertainment, a parade, from the 1960’s; the Delton cross the line will be two free Harvest Dance inside the delicious food, sporting Sweet Adelines; Heaven dinners at the Village Inn. Fire Barn. events and -arts and crafts Bound, a gospel rock band; ■Pastor Roscoe expects Gospel singers will be on will be featured on the Barry and several other gospel well over last years’ total of stage near’Main Street at 1 County Courthouse square at groups. Over 100 artists and craft the intersection of M-37 and 159 stat,e and local runner to p.m. Saturday. compete in the 6.2-mile race, Mid-Michigan Mini-tractor M-43 in downtown Hastings. exhibitors will set up booths Arts and crafts exhibitors Friday and Saturday. The which commences at 9 a.m. pulls are slated for 5 p.m. at Maple Valley High School. Saturday on Maple Street. and many of the food con­ show will feature people from across the state He also is seeking com­ As in past year, judging of cessions will go into working with virtually every operation first thing Friday munity support for an 8:30 harvest produce will be an a.m. Fun Run, open to all important part of the morning. Later, two stages medium available. Saturday’s noon parade ages of non-competitive festival. The produce entry will feature, music for includes the Lansing Concert listening and dancing, runner. Children as well as deadline is 7 p.m. Friday beginnning at 6:30 p.m.. The Band, the Saladin Scottish adults are welcome to enter evening'; with judging set for festival line-up, the largest Pipers, the Shriners’ Mini-T this event; all participants 9 a.m. Saturday. in the history of the Old-. Patrol, Indy 500 cars and will recieve award ribbons. And as in past years, the Fashioned Summer-Fest, Motor Corps, a special float The 1-mile Fun Run also festival will be kicked-off will include barbershop and clowns from Michigan commences at the high with a scrumptious turkey singerSj a western square Bell Telephone, and a school. dinner served between the dancing demonstration, rock number of floats and entries At the time of this report, hours of 5 and 7 p.m. Friday and country-western bands, from the local area. RRDC organizers’ were at the United Methodist gospel music, a band concert Continued page 8 — negotiating with Arnold Church Community House. arid a fiddler’s contest. �The Maple Valiev New*, Nashville, Tuesday, August 25, 1981 — Page 2 Nashville Newer tTLr ■ Contestants from as far away as Alaska participated in a recent National. Stock Outboard boat race at Dayton, Ohio, in which two local men were entered. Vern Wheeler and son, Steve, of Wheeler’s Marine in Nashville were among the 684 boat racers competing in the week-long event at Dayton’s Hydro-Bowl, a man-made lake near WrightPatterson Air Force Base. Mr. and Mrs. Wheeler and Steve camped on special grounds near the race site and had an enjoyable vacation outing in con­ nection with the event. Mr. and Mrs. Richard Elliston, Mr. and Mrs. Larry Elliston, all ofNashville, and Mr. and Mrs. Max Tuttie of Athens returned home last week after a 2-weeks vacation to the Upper Peninsula. One week was spent camping and fishing at Lake Millaquoka in Schoolcraft County, and one week the group stayed on the Lake Michigan shoreline. Richard and Darlene Mix and daughter, Becky, of Layton, Utah, are spending a week visiting his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth “Ted” Mix of Nashville. A special highlght during their stay was a Saturday party hosted by Mr. and Mrs. Russell Mix of rural Nashville in honor of Ted’s upcoming 80th bir­ thday, Sept. 2. Attending were all of the senior Mixes children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren, which includes the families of Mr. and Mrs. Richard Mix, Mr. and Mrs. Russell Mix, and Mr. and Mrs. Roger Mix of Hastings. Also a special guest at Saturday’s event was Mrs. Jessie Hummel of Charlotte. Burton Ebersole, a former local resident now of Green Cove Springs, Florida, is recuperating at home following a bout of hepatitis which necessitated a week’s hospitalization at Green Cove Springs. His many Nashville friends wish him a speedy return to good health. Lloyd Wilcox of Nashville, who recently was hospitalized a week at Pennock, was transported back to the hospital last Monday by Nashville am­ bulance, just a few days after his return home. After treatment for breathing problems, he is now con­ valescing at his residence. Terry Marble of Battle Creek was the top weekly weight loss winner when God’s No-Munch Bunch met Monday for their weekly weigh-in at the Nashville Baptist Church. She had shed 6 lbs. in one week to earn the title. “The King’s Adventure Land” is the theme of an evening Vacation Bible School series set for August 31 through Sept. 4 at the Nashville Baptist Church. The 7 to 8:30 p.m. sessions are designed for the whole family. Sunday dinner guests of Mr. and Mrs. Clarence Reid of Nashville were Mr. and Compassionate care is the most inportant factor for al 1 who are involved with termin­ ally ill patients. Compassionate care means continuing the number and length of our visits, to listen attentively, to hold the patient's hand, so they do not feel feared, rejected nor dehumanized by the living just because they are dying. They definitely need our pres­ ence, our moral support. V 'Vcqt' fUNEI^L DIRECTORS FUNERAL HOME in Nashville. Phone 852-0840 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. Mrs. Arden Reid, • Mindy, Arnie and Eri CTr Mqpa and Jennifer Reid; Vaughn Reid; Dianna Stephens, David and Ricky, all of Nashville. Sunday evening lunch guests at the Clarence Reid home were Wally and Jane Pool and children of Hastings. Clarence and Margaret Reid of Nashville were at Leila Hospital in Battle Creek Sunday to visit her mother, Mrs. Vere (Olive) Robinson of Bellevue, who is recuperating from a July 30th operation to build a new joint and cap on her left knee. She is progressing very well. A recent letter from for­ mer local resident Edythe (Hicks) Klinkner of Phoenix, Arizona, commented on our recent Memories story on early Nashville schoolteacher Florence Grohe. “She was an im­ portant part of Nashville history,” wrote Mrs. Klinkner, whose family lived On Reed Street a few blocks west of the Grohe home. “I can remember well wanting to go into her room when I started school,” noted Mrs. Klinkner. “Believe itnor not, I never was fortunate enough to be in her room, so I was happy to know her more personally as I grew up.” Mrs. Klinkner recalled that Miss Grohe was closely associated with the local Methodist Church a numberof years and was her Sunday School teacher. Wrote Mrs. Klinkner: “She always had methods to make Bible' stories come alive and rewarded us for learning special meaningful stories come alive and rewarded us for special learning meaningful verses that remained with many of us through the years, I am sure. Last and not least, she found time to carry out Christian faith through helping the needy and caring for the sick all those years.” Mrs. Klinker concluded that it was timely that we had written a Memories on the local Methodist Church and one on Florence Grohe in the same month, since both were synonymous with the early Protestant religion of that period of Nashville history. Thanks to Mrs. Klinker for writing, and for sharing her memories with us. An exciting and memorable week marked the August 16th birthday of ■KEF Mrs. Gloria Johncock of Nashville. The events .--started Friday evening with dinner at the Steak House restaurant as a guest of Mrs. Petie Latta and her mother, Mrs. Ona Hinckley, both of Nashville. Saturday, .Mrs. Johncock’s daughter, Sheryl West, and friend Jetry Snead arrived here from Colorado Springs, Colorado. Scott and Julie, children of Mrs. West, have been spending the summer in Michigan with their grandmother and other relatives. During church services Sunday at Nashville Baptist Church, a rendition of “Happy Birthday” by Pastor Lester De Groot was a pleasant surprise for Mrs. Johncock, who was in at­ tendance with several of her family members. Later, all gathered for a dinner at the Johncock home. Present in addition to Gloria and son, Doug, were Mr. and Mrs. Larry Corkwell, Lisa and Becky; Mr. and Mrs. Tom Thornton, Jennifer and Brandi; Mr. and Mrs. Dick Johncock, Chad and Jason; Sheryl West, Scott and Julie; and Jerry Snead. After dinner, the adults enjoyed an exciting 7-mile trip in four canoes on the Thornapple River in Hastings. Meeting the canoers at journey’s end was Mrs. Johncock’s father, Meredith Dick of Mid­ dleville, who arranged a pizza party at his home. The event also honored Mrs. Iris Welton of Middleville, and joining the Nashville con­ tingent were her son and grandson: Richard Welton, Jr. and son Doug of Hastings. Monday evening, Mrs. Johncock, children and grandchildren enjoyed dinner at the Casa Nova restaurant in Lansing. Also attending was Miss Candy Bolton of Nashville. Tuesday, Mrs. Gloria Johncock was honored with a lunch birthday at Turkeyville, near Marshall, as a guest of Mrs. Barb Gagne of Vermontville and Mrs. Margaret Swiger of Nashville. Also attending were Gloria’s daughters: Susan Corkwell and Sheryl West. Wednesday, the Cork­ well children and their mother; Mrs. West and her children; and Jerry Snead joined Mrs. Johncock for a picnic outing at Charlton Park, where a day of fishing 'was the highlight for the Colorado visitors who departed for home Friday morning. Actually the Johncock family was celebrating seven family birthdays in addition to Gloria’s. Sharing the month of August or early September as birthdates are: Meredith Dick; Iris Welton; Mrs. Dick (Shire) Johncock; Jennifer Thorn­ ton; Scott Smith; Julie West; and Becky Corkwell. Roger and Glenda Hardenburg and family of Eagle were Sunday callers on her grandmother, Mrs. Bertha Becker of Nashville. Mr. and Mrs. Vern Wenger of Harris Creek, near Alto, were Wednesday evening visitors of their counsins: Mr. and Mrs. Vern Hawblitz of Nashville. Callers last week at the home of Rev. and Mrs. E. F. Rhoades of Nashville were Mrs. Darlene Scramlin, local, her son, Scott, and grandchildren, Kyle and Eric. Mr. and Mrs. Earl Pen­ nock or rural Nashville hosted the Hoffman family reunion Sunday at their home of Bivens Road. Twenty-nine wei*e present for the occasion. The reunion is of the family of Earl’s mother, the late Mrs. Ralph (Gertrude Hoffman) Pen­ nock of Nashville. The only family member of that generation still living is her brother, Ira Hoffman of Battle Creek, who was present at Sunday’s gathering. Several from here at­ tended a reunion picnic held at a Grand Rapids park last Wednesday for winter residents of the Lincoln Arms Mobile Home Park at Bradenton, Florida. Among those attending from Nash­ ville were Mr. and Mrs. Harry Johnson; Mr. and Mrs. Ralph Richardson; and Mrs. Gunda Pennock, who 18712452 North State, Nashville A.M. Worship. 9:45 a.m. S Sunday School .. 11 a.m. TRINITY FULL GOSPEL CHURCH REV. LEONARD PUTNAM 219 Washington St., Nashville CHURCH OF THE NAZARENE 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. Sunday School ..10 a.m. Sunday: Sunday: A.M. Worship ..11 a.m.’ P.M. Worship ... 7 p.m. Wednesday Evening ^OCCOOC*- 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. o.m. PASTOR PAUL L. BOGER UNITED METHODIST CHURCH South Main, Vermontville Adult Sunday School a. . 10:30 a.m. Church Service.. 11 a.m. 301 Fuller St., Nashville 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 Sunday Mass . 9:30 a.m. Holy Day Masses celebrated at 7:00 p.m. the evening before REV. ROBERT CONSANI vfuto-Owners Insurance Vermontville Ph. 517-726-0634 or 726-0580 Jw Go back in style with a new "STYLE"!! Call for an appointment... JAN, JODI or BARB 726-0257 726-0623 470 E. Main - Vermontville MAPLEGROVE BIBLE CHURCH FIRST CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH 110 S. Main, Vermontville REV. DAVE SCHREUDER PASTOR STEVEN L. REID TRUMBLE AGENCY Back-T o-School 6043 Scott Rd. (M-79) NASHVILLE BAPTIST CHURCH See or Call... TERESA JONES ' It's that time ... 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BOOMER By Susan Hinckley M MMM* 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 ('/•> 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... �The Maple Valley News, Nashville, Tuesday, August 25, 1981 Page 3 Seek material for church Centennial scrapbook by Susan Hinckley S <& life r Mb KMi ^♦fel Do you have recollections or memorabilia of the early Methodist Episcopal or Evangelical United Brethern churches of'Nashville? If so, two local ladies who are compiling a Centennial Scrapbook for the combined Nashville United Methodist church would be interested in hearing from you. Mrs. Arthur Bateman and Mrs. Ed Smith are seeking photos, clippings, programs, data on church families, dates of ministers’ service, and first-hand or passeddown reminiscences of any reunions, ceremonies, services and activities, etc., connected with both of the early churches. “We would appreciate letters from anyone who has memories,” said Mrs. Bateman. The ladies are hoping for a response from local residents as well as those who have moved from the area some time ago. They also hope to hear from families of past ministers of the two former churches which combined in 1968 to become the United Methodist Church. The scrapbook is being compiled in conjunction with the recent UMC celebration marking the 100th an­ niversary of the construction of the Gothic-style brick church which was completed and dedicated in the fall of 1881. It replaced an earlier PROFESSIONAL BUSINESS DIRECTORY frame structure damaged by fire. The early church was built in 1869, just three years after Rev. J. H. Richards, a Methodist minister from Kalamo, conducted the first church service held in Nash­ ville — in a grist mill owned by the Mallet family. The S new brick church was for­ mally dedicated on November 27, 1881. The fire-damaged building was moved to North Main Street and after renovation became Nashville’s Town Hall. The Evangelical movement in the village M E. Chorch, Nash Mich H iHMiM LIMESTONE & MARL (Delivered and Spread) CRANEWORK The Methodist Episcopal Church was built in 1881, some fifteen years after the first church service ever held in Nashville was conducted by a Methodist minister from Kalamo. A brick Community House addition was added to the church in 1916. Personal recollections of M.E. families are being sought for a scrapbook being compiled by two Nashville women. Nashville News continued- ■ Drainage Ditches • Farm Ponds ata in Nashville recently to take of the fall season is set for Mrs. Eliza Emery to an Sunday, Sept. 6 at the Nash­ Rt 3, NASHVILLE PH. 852-9691 August 9th reunion of the ville United Methodist Gehman family. The 36th Church. A missionary FOR PROFESSIONAL annual event was held at the speaker is slated for the 7:30 INSURANCE PLANNING home of Mr. and Mrs. a.m. event at the church Call... Donald Granger near Eaton Community House. . THE HECKER AGENCY Rapids. With 100 present, it Marie Ayers of Nashville 225 N. MAIN - NASHVILLE was the largest reunion yet. is home after being recently PHONE 852-9680 The person traveling the hospitalized at Pennock for farthest distance to attend tests. Also undergoing VERMONTVILLE VILLAGE came from Canton, Ohio. medical tests last week at a COUNCIL MEETINGS After a 2 p.m. potluck din­ Lansing hospital was Mrs. 1st Thursday each month ner, the adults visited while Betty Blakely of Nashville. At 7:30 P.M. the youngsters enjoyed the Arson caused an un­ Vermontville Public Library Granger ’s swimming pool. determined amount of Public invited to attend. Beautiful weather was en­ damage to an unoccupied joyed during the gathering. house at 831 Sherman Street DAN’S Next year’s reunion will be early Thursday morning. WATER SOFTENER at Gun Lake. The alarm was sounded SALES and SERVICE The Nashville United about 7:00 a.m. after smoke Dependable serv on all Methodist Women will meet was spotted by a neighbor. makes and models. at 7:30 p.m. Wednesday, Local fire officials say fires FREEWATER TESTI! Sept. 2, at the home of Mrs. had been set in about half a Reasonable Fees!! Ada Yaudes of Nashville. dozen places around the (517)852-9564 The lesson will be conducted dwelling. At the time of this — NASHVILLE — by Mrs. Beth Suntken. report, ownership of the Ask for Dan!! The first Men’s Breakfast house was uridetermined. Investigation by the Barry County Sheriff’s Dept, continues. The flames were extinguished in about half an The Township of Vermontville, Ml. hour, but firemen remained will be accepting sealed bids for on the scene until about 9:30 purchasing and installation of a ... a.m. Enjoying a day-long MONITOR COMMUNICATION SYSTEM Tuesday shopping trip to ... for dispatching ambulance and Shipshewana Flea Market fire services. were Pat Dies, Judy Hook, Christine Bowman and Eva For specifications, write: Hampton all of Nasnville. Janice Baker, Township Clerk 470 East Main Street, Vermontville, Ml. 49096 All bids shall be submitted by 12:00 a.m. Wed­ nesday, Sept. 23,1981. Bids will be opened at , Phone 945-9554 the regular township meeting, Thursday, Sept. 24, 1981. The Township of Vermontville reserves all rights to accept or reject any or all bids. DARRELL HAMILTON jut*®0 f I . "llw d 1 Call — t>> . JU The Evangelical Church was organized in Nashville in 1885-86, and the basic part of the sanctuary constructed in ’86. Subsequent additions expanded the building. In 1946 the Evangelicals consolidated with the United Brethern, before joining with the Methodist in 1968. Data on the early congregations of the Evan, and EUB churches will be part of a Centennial Scrapbook of the Nashville United Methodist Church. PUBLIC HEARING There will be a public hearing ... THURSDAY, AUGUST 27,1981 at 7:00 p.m. ... at the Community Center in Nashville PURPOSE: To rezone the Darwin McIntyre prop­ erty located at 115 W. Cosgrove Street, Nash­ ville from R-l Residential to Commercial for the purpose of erecting a sign only. Susan M. Corkwell, Village Clerk CHECK and SAVE at HOME In k came about a few years later. Roots of that church were formed as an Evangelical class in the winter of 1885-86 after a series of bi-monthly Sunday afternoon sermons were preached in Nashville’s Town Hall by Woodland’s Evangelical circuit minister, Rev. W. A. Koehler. In 1886, the congregation built and dedicated a sanc­ tuary on Phillips Street, which became the nucleus of a building that was later remodeled and expanded over a 70-year period and now serves as a portion of the presnt-day Nashville Baptist Church. In 1946 the Evangelicals consolidated with the United Brethern Church, and in 1968 the EUB merged with the Methodists and locally moved into the latter’s brick quarters on Washington Street. If you can add a personal touch to the his tory of these churches, please write Mrs. Bateman (nee Margaret Furniss) at P.O. Box 416, Nashville, or contact Mrs. Ed(Edna Brumm) Smith at 414 Queen Street. for ACTION­ WANT-ADS When you save at Eaton Federal Savings and Loan, you get a sub­ stantial return in interest. You get the safety FSLIC protection and the personal sound management guarantee from our professional staff. You also get to see your money at work right here at home. How? 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In April 1878, just two years after Alexander Graham Bell developed the first telephone, E. L. Parrish of Nashville rigged a homemade phone between his home and the Michigan Central Railroad depot. The device, according to a Nash­ ville News of that date, worked “very well.” However, it was another twenty years before the genuine article appeared on the local scene. “At last, after a great deal of false alarm, Nashville is to have a telephone ex­ change,” announced the News in April 1898. “The plant is to be installed in Ed Liebhauser’s drug store.” Michigan Telephone Company would begin erecting poles at once, the report said, and “service will commence as soon as instruments arrive.” Though far more advanced than Parrish’s early rig, Nashville’s new phone system did not offer ex­ tensive coverage. Service was encompassed within a triangle formed by Lentz Table Company on the east side of town, the Downing Bros, plan on the north, and J. B. Marshall’s elevator near the railroad on South Main. “A few homes within these boundaries probably will also have telephones,” predicted the News, “and quite a number of stores are expected to sign up.” A year later phone service was expanding at a fast clip, though it took some com­ petition to bring lines across rural areas. . By April 1899, Citizen Telephone Company was speeding lines to Nashville. “Poles are going up rapidly for the Citizens Telephone line being strung from Hastings,” noted the News. “The line is coming to Nash­ ville by the way of Thor- . nappie Lake, Morgan, and along the road east of Price’s corners. Citizens Telephone, headquartered in Hastings, continued to maintain the local plant in quarters above Liebhauser’s (now Mace’s) drug store. And service continued to expand, with rapidlyextended rural lines. “Many of our farmer friends now are connected with the village by wire,” observed the News in Sept. 1901. “Phones have been installed during the last few weeks in the homes of Wm. Titmarsh, J. L. Wotring, Billy Smith, C. H. Oversmith, David Mc­ Clelland, Elmer Swift, John Lake, and Stephen FISH FRY & DANCE Sponsored by Nashville Ambulance at ...Nashville VFW AUGUST 29th FISH FRY ★ 5:30 p.m. to 7 p.m DANCE ★ 9:30 p.m. to 1 a.m. GOLDEN RECORDS by Nod Hull Proceeds for... AMBULANCE EMERGENCY EQUIPMENT NASHVILLE HARVEST FESTIVAL Co-Ed Softball Tourney SEPTEMBER 19 - 20 Place: Maple Valley High School — 2 DIAMONDS WILL BE USED — Entry Fee: *75.00 ... and 2 balls Tournament Director Dan Downing ... Phone (517) 852-9564 We are looking for twenty teams to participate. Proceeds will be donated to the Riverside Recreational Development Corporation — R.R.D.C. Benedict.” By April 1902 the phone company had begin fitting up rooms over Mrs. O. M. Beck’s millinery shop (adjacent to the drug store in what is now the north portion of the bank) to install another switchboard, to provide the village with continuous day and night service. Cables, each con­ taining 50 wires, were strung along Main Street to Operators worked night and day to handle calls through NashviHe’s "Central" until dial phones were installed in the village in 1938 by Michigan Bell. On duty (about 1916) at the local Citizens Telephone Company switchboard above the old post office are Mildred Purchis Mater, left, and Effie Edmonds Hosmer. At the rail, at extreme left, Is Goldie Smith Franck. The old post office, now the home of ABC Dairy Delite, housed the Citizens Telephone exchange on its upper floor, after the company moved from quarters above Liebhauser’s (now Mace's) drug store in the early 1900's. Customers climbed a long flight of stairs to pay quarterly bills collected by operators who simultaneously handled calls on the switchboard. eliminate the confusing network of single wires which had run through the main portion of town. Phone books, printed by the News office, were scarce. “The new exchange for the Citizens Telephone Co. is now complete and in operation,” advised the News in June 1902. “Ed May has charge of affairs at night and in the daytime Miss McMore is assisted by Miss Linna Roe.” A telephone crew spent all summer erecting additional poles and stringing wire and “when all orders have been filled, the Nashville exchange will boast close to 250 telephones,” noted the News in August. An awareness of the phone’s immeasurable value soon touched Nashville and environs. “The telephone is coming to be regarded as a lifesaver,” observed the News in January 1903. “Last Wednesday morning it was responsible for saving the home of Friend Soule at Barryville, when fire broke out in the attic. By using his telephone, Mr. Soule- summoned help, and the fire was put out with only slight roof damage.” An overabundance of phone service plagued some rural folks by 1905. “There is considerable strife in Maple Grove and Assyria Township between rival telephone gangs operating in the area,” disclosed the News. “The trouble is between 'Citizens Telephone Co. of Nashville and Citizens Co. of Bellevue. Some farmers are ending up with three different telephone services.” The multiple lines left far­ mers in a quandary, leading to talk of a countywide consolidation of the various systems. While farms south of town had received excessive phone coverage, rural areas north of Nashville apparently did not fare so well. “The people in Stoney Point organized their own telephone group, bought instruments from the Sears Roebuck catalog and put in their own lines,” remembers Kenneth A. Meade, a Nashville native now of Franklin. "They then paid the Citizens company a fee for “Central” service service at at Nashville.” (These phones eventually became consolidated into the Bell system.) Nashville’s “Central” was soon moved from Liebhauser’s drug store to new quarters above the post office (the building that now houses the Dairy Delite). Clair Furniss was manager of the Nashville office of Citizens Telephone Company. He was assisted in early years by a troubleshooter named Ray Brooks who traveled by horse and buggy to tend to downed lines,settle easement problems, check vandalism complaints, and collect overdue bills. Later, E. L. Appelman assumed these duties, using an auto. Phone bills were due every three months. Customers would climb the long flight of stairs to the phone office, where payment was ac­ cepted by two operators simultaneously handling the switchboard and office duties. Mrs. Leah (Walrath) Partridge, a Nashville native now of Flint, became an operator for Citizens Telephone in 1910. She was 16 at the time, and received a weekly salary of $5 for working a morning and afternoon swing shift. Two operators were required during peak morning hours, prior to 10 a.m., and again later for the afternoon rush. At 9 p.m., the night operator came on duty. Sleeping quarters were provided for her in the back portion of the office, in a room equipped with a bell “loud enough to wake the dead,” recalls Leah, who disliked the loneliness of the late shift and was rarely assigned it. Instead, she worked three hours each morning, had a 2­ hour noon break, and returned for a long afternoon stint. Operators were kept busy. Long distance toll tickets had to be written on every call made outside the Nash­ ville area. Even Ver­ montville was a toll call. The switchboard operator also connected all local calls, except those made between parties on the same line. All other calls had to be plugged in by the operator, signaled by the customer cranking a handle on the right side of his phone. Large batteries powered the telephone (they had to be periodically replaced by the troubleshooter), and the “works” were encased in a cumbersome wooden, wallhung box. Party lines were often busy, taxed with an overload of customers, but oc­ casionally that in­ convenience served a useful purpose. In case of a rural fire, the operator could signal all neighbors on a party line by pulling a single lever on the switchboard. “We could hear receivers, one after another, come down,” recalls Leah. Neigh­ bors were then advised on the locations of the blaze and dashed to the scene to help. (Nowadays we think in terms of picking “up” a phone receiver, but then it was lifted “down” from the wall.) Of course, party lines had drawbacks in days when phones were still a novelty. “Our line in the country was a party line,” recalls Meade. “Everytime you made a call in those days you would hear clicks when receivers came down and people listened into the conversation.” Privacy lost, but a lifeline gained. Without a doubt, Bell’s invention left Nash­ ville folks with many happy memories of the past. NOTICE of PUBLIC HEARING Nashville Zoning Board of Appeals THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 3,1981 at 7 P.M. ... at Community Center of Nashville PURPOSE: Howard Wymer is requesting a special use permit and a variance in order to place a mobile home on property located at 9360 Scott Road. This property is zoned R-l residential. Sharlot A. Sours, Secretary Nashville Zoning Board of Appeals �Hurry in for the best selection.. • at noon ... August 29th WIX FILTERS 2w MONROE? 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Local school officials have copies are available at the adopted the following size principal’s office in each* and income criteria for school. The information determining eligibility. provided on the application Listed are: (first) family is confidential and will be size), (second) scale for used only for the purpose of eligibility. Free Meals or Free Milk-1, determining and - (third) scale for Applications may be sub­ Reduced Price Meals, mitted at any time during the year. respectively. Ifyou have applied for free One (total family size), $5,600 (scale for Free Meals or reduced price benefits in or Free Milk-1), $7,970 (scale other school years, you will for Reduced Price Meals); note some changes on the two, $7,400, $10,530; three, application form. The ap$9,190, $13,080; four, $10,990, plication now requires the $15,630;'five, $12,780, $18,190; name and social' security six, $14,570, $20,740; seven, number of all adult family $16,370, $23,290; eight, members. To discourage the $18,160, $25,840; each ad­ of ditional family member, possibility misrepresentation, the $1,790, $2,550. and Cut for Curl Control Call for an appoint ment. 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 connection with the receipt of Federal funds, that school officials may verify the source of in­ formation in the application, including family com­ position and income, and that de liberate misrepresentation of in­ formation may subject the applicant to prosecution under applicable State and criminal statues. In certain cases, foster children are also eligible for these benefits. If a family has foster children living with them and wishes to apply for such meals or milk for them, it should contact the family. Children of unemployed parents may qualify for free or reduced price meals or free milk if total current family income including welfare payments, unem­ ployment 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. Marching Maple Valley Lions return from Band CampThe Maple Valley High School Marching Lions recently returned from their annual marching band camp at Mystic Lake near Clare. Fifty-seven of this year’s eighty-five band members, along with seven chaperones; Joe Jarvie, Dennis Jarrard, Marvin Munn, Randy Snow, Elise Schray, Judy Terpening, Ann Miles; Nurse Betty Rogers add the new band director, Duane Thatcher and his family, Pat Mejissa and Tad, participated in the six-day camp. The session included marching drills, musicsectionals, and full band rehearsals to prepare for the pre-game and halftime show of the September 11 season opener with Bellevue. The halftime show is en­ titled “American Popular Music and includes the tunes “That’s Entertainment”, “Bill Bailey”, “Charleston”, “Boogie WOogie Bugle Boy”, “Rock Around the Clock A Hard Day’s Night”, and “Hawaiian War Chant”. Although the majority of the time at camp was devoted to practice, band members enjoyed swim­ ming, boating and canoeing during “free time” and evening recreation that included a campfire, movie night, skit night, a hike and a dance. After a super week, the band returned tired to Nash­ ville and Vermontville, but “fired up” to perform for the game. The band and Mr. Thatcher want to thank the Maple Valley Band Boosters, the school administration, and the bus staff for making the week possible. They especially thank the camp t teaching staff, counselors and d nurse for their assistance. 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One would shorten the legislative session to four months a year, another would equalize ' welfare benefits to those of surrounding states, and a third would allow the governor to appoint judges and university governing boards. FILM CAPITAL OF THE MIDWEST - Michigan has gained $350,000 from film productions over the past three months, and is being promoted by a national film industry publication as a great place to shoot feature-length films. The prestigious trade publication Hollywood Reporter is devoting its entire September issue to articles on Michigan’s diversity in location sites, its sophisticated facilities and equipment, its skilled labor force and its talented and willing citiz,en-extras. CAR SMOKE - All indications are that one of the worst places to smoke is in automobiles. Not only are accidents caused by a smoking driver looking away from the road as he lights up, or to retrieve a fallen cigarette, or to brush off burning ashes, but nonsmokers have a better chance of surviving accidents in which they incur chest injuries. Also, carbon monoxide levels in cars carrying smokers are great enough to impair judgement, depth perception, and reflexes. The American Lung Association has suggestions on how to stop smoking in cars: stop and get out each time you light up. The hassle and time wasted might cure you. SENIOR CITIZENS OF THE YEAR - The Michigan Office of Services to the Aging will hondr its two Senior Citizens of the Year this week at the Michigan State Fair. Mrs. Edith E. Spencer, 81, of Jackson County will receive an award in the -area of service to seniors from the State Fair and the Offices of Aging. Mr.-Wilfred A. Hinze, 70, a retired teacher from Oakland County, will receive an award from the two agencies for leadership. The pair were chosen from among 142 applications submitted statewide. Congratulations to both of you! AROUND THE STATE - County fairs open in Kalamzoo and Houghton Counties this week; Hastings’ Summer-Fest is Aug. 28-29; Ypsilanti’s Heritage Festival at Depot Town runs Aug. 28-30, the Michigan State Fair opens Aug. 28 till Sept. 9, the Easterrf Michigan Fair opens Aug. 31 in Imlay City, and the Northwestern Michigan Fair opens in Traverse City on Aug. 31 till Sept. 5. And in Detroit, the Yugoslavian Ethnic Festival in Hart Plaza is Aug. 28-30. PROJECTED APARTMENTS: consisting of one & two bed­ rooms at low rental rates in Nashville. Now taking app­ lications. Interested parties contact by mail to ... ELSIE WOLEVER at... Wolever’s Real Estate P.O. Box 202 Nashville, Mi. 49073 Action-Ads LARGE YARD SALE: Wed.Thurs., Aug. 26-27 at 463 S. Main,'Vermontville, 8 a.m. to9 6 p.m. i | APPLICATION BLANK— NAM RENT A MOTOR HOME: By day or week. Have campers also. $100 deposit will hold for your date. Call Meek’s Vacation Rental, 945­ 9101, Hastings. (9-29) I ADDRESS SEPTIC TANK CLEANING: Approved by Michigan Department of Health. Call Menzo Howe, Charlotte. Phone 543-0173. (tfn) I PHONE__ �The Maple Valley News. Nashville. Tuesday. August 25, 1981 — Page 7 Vermontville news By Esther Shepard School days are coming September 1st. Then a day’s vacation on Labor Day, Sept. 7. The L.C.A. of the Congregational church will meet on Sept. 9 in the Griswold Room at 11 a.m. Saturday, Aug. 8, Fred, Lawrence and Marville Frith attended the funeral of Dwight Daddies, the husband of Carol Shetenhelm Daddies at 2 <SS* *STJSI lafatojSe9B. tB'Wc2® BW2fc f toii .tt**!>*J JS’SJfc ■'R’iiiffliainiih o’clock in Lake City. At 5 o’clock. August 8, Mr. and Mrs. Fred Frith, Lawrence and Marville Frith; Robert, Helen and Ruth Ann Todd attended the wedding ip the United Methodist Church in Ver­ montville of Mary Drake and Tom G_Las age by Rev. Bill Tate. Mary is the daughter of Arthur Drake and the late Mabie Frith Drake of Nash­ ville. Other guests were Mrs. EATON COUNTY FARM AND HOME CALENDAR August 26-27 - 4-H Poultry Expo, Michigan State University. August 26-27 - 4-H Veterinary Science Fair, Michigan State University. Wednesay, August 26-7 p.m. Dry Bean Variety Trial, Combs Farm, Charlotte. Thursday, August 27-9 a.m. - 3 p.m. Extension Homemaker District Meeting at Kalamazoo Valley College, for all Ex­ tension Homemakers. For reservations, call the Extension office, 543-2310. Saturday, August 29 - 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. 4-H Special Riding Association, “Go-A-Thon”, Camp Francis, Charlotte. Tuesday, Sept. 1 - 3:00 p.m. Soybean Tour, Bill Fox farm, Vermontville. Thursday, Sept. 3-7:30 p.m. Horse Quiz Bowl, Kardel Hall, Charlotte Fairgrounds. Tuesday, Sept. 8 - 8:00 p.m. 4-H Council, Kardel Hall, Charlotte Fairgrounds. Thursday, Sept. 10 - 7:30 p.m.'4-H Horse Developmental Committee, Kardel Hall, Charlotte Fairgrounds. Thursday, Sept. 17 - 6-9 p.m. Cooperative Extension “Beef Extravaganza”, 4-H Building, Charlotte Fairgrounds.'For reservations, call Anna Mae Conley, 543-4784, by September 9. “Cooperative Extension Service programs are open to all without regard to race, color, national origin or sex. Anna Frith, Kenneth and Nemoi Frith. Sunday the 9th, the Frith reunion was held at the Lyon Park on W. 3rd St. About 40 attended from Denver, Colo., Kalamazoo, Middleville, Lansing, Grand Rapids, Nashville and Charlotte. Mr. and Mrs. Charles Frith of Memphis, Tenn., were visitors of Mr. and Mrs. Robert Todd and Ruth Ann and Mr. and Mrs. Fred Frith. Mr. and Mrs. Earl Frith of Lansing, formerly of Vermontville are the proud grandparents of Stephlene Lynn, 7 lbs. 14 ozs., born August 17. The parents are Mr. and Mrs. Tom Wallace of Phoenix, Arix. Last Sunday, August 16, Mrs. Anna Mae Schaub with her sister, Mrs. Lucille Carrol of Portland, attended the 50th wedding anniversary of Louis and Valital (Guy) Bosworth at the Methodist Church in lake Odessa. Mr. and Mrs. S. D. Rogers of Vermontville Hwy. with her sisters and husbands, Mr. and Mrs. Melvin Holton of Sunfield and -Mr. and Mrs. Vaughn Williams ofUpsilanti were at the Bosworth’s. The Vaughn Williams spent til Wednesday with the Rogers’. Mr. and Mrs. Russel Willey of Bradenton, Fla, were visitors of Mr. and Mrs. S. D. Rogers from Monday through Thursday to help Mr. Rogers celebrate his 88 years young. An An Arti-Fete ’’81 81 in cooperation with Lansing Parks and Recreation will be at the Turner-Do atte Turner-Dodge ge House, Lansing, 100 E. North St., Lansing, from 10 a.m. to dusk. August 29-30. September 12 and 13 will be Marshalls Historic Home Tour, there will be antique cars and carriages, two restored shops, besides the homes. Plan to stay the two days, because you cannot see all in one day. This weeks visitors of Mr. and Mrs. Harold Benedict, Brenda and Brian, from a few hours to a few days were Bruce Bendict, Jackie and Sarah, of Arlington Hts., Ill; Terry Benedict, of Troy; Dr. and Mrs. Sunil Das, Monica and Molina, of Ann Arbor; Mrs. Robert Brimmer and Candi of Charlotte; Sara WionofN. Manchester, Ind.; Mrs. Fred Adams and children, of Horton; Mrs. David Rishel and Derek, of Rossville, Ind.; Mrs. Dianej Allerding and daughters, of Charlotte; Kenneth Cates, of Charlotte; Mr. and Mrs. Louis d’Argy, of Pontiac; and Tony Hodge, of Lansing. Bob Case, 58, of Ver­ montville died Sunday, August 23 at Hayes Green Beach Hospital in Charlotte. A 1941 graduate of Vermontville High School, Case served in the'Army during World War II. He is survived by three sisters: Flossie Mrs. Corey, Frances Shetenheln, Mrs. and Clarence Love. Services will be held at 11 a.m. Tuesday (today) at the Pray Funeral Home in Charlotte with the Rev. David Schrender of­ ficiating. Burial will be at Gresham Cemetery, Ver­ montville. Reduced apple harvest expected Michigan apple production for 1981 is forecast at 680 million pounds, a decline of 24 percent from last season’s near record crop. A corresponding across the board reduction in production by varieties is also expected, according to the Michigan Agricultural Reporting Service (FederalState). Michigan’s number one apple variety remains the Jonathan with 170 million pounds' expected to be harvested. This represents a 19 percent decline from a year ago. Both Jonathans and Ida Reds have had above normal amounts of fire blight to contend with this season. Red Delicious apples remain the second leading variety produced in the State with production set at 125 million pounds, down 32 percent from last year. Other varieties ot note in­ clude: McIntosh, down 37 percent; Northern Spies, down 6 percent; Ida Reds, down 7 percent; Golden Delicious, down 34 percent; Rome Beauty, down 29 percent; Stayman, down 15 percent; Cortland, down 19 percent; Paula Reds, down 13 percent; and Rhode Island Greening, down 31 percent. Michigan is the Nation’s leading producer of Jonathans and Northern Spies and ranks third in the production of all apples. Nationally, the August 1 U.S. apple crop forecast is placed at 8.08 billion pounds, down 8 percent from last .year’s record crop, and- 1 percent below the 1979 crop. Delicious continues to rank as the leading apple variety, and is expected to account for 40 percent of total production. ACTION-ADS Ph. 945-9554 J*^wS •Not a aid Im Ji in stout Hasting'tawfa t'&aFsMiiDfph tty Wai ips tipi ttyhiipsiyity Soundesign AM/FM RADIO $13" — PLUS TAX Gillette RIGHT GUARD Size Cor SizeD 55c for 2 Schick Plus Platinum 7 TEFLON Coated Blades Deodorant ...5 oz. 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The roasted sweet corn was a big hit with everyone. A snipe hunt led by Cubmaster Don Williams and then ghost stories around the campfire rounded out the evening’s activities. Homemade ice cream and hot cocoa were served as the evening snack. in the morning after a big breakfast of pancakes, scrambled eggs and bacon, the bovs and girls had a fishing contest. Raymond Erickson caught the longest with Kenny Bishop and Troy TenEyck a close second and third. Other morning ac­ tivities included casting lessons, sack races, water balloon tossing (and fights) and a treasure hunt. After a lunch of hot dogs, pop and watermelon, the campout ended with a clean­ up of the area and taking down the tents. The cubs wish to thank Clarence Higdon for letting them camp on his farm, Don Steinbrecker for getting the National Guard tents, Phil Gillespie for the use of his wagon, and Boy Scout Troop No. 177 for letting us use their camping equipment. Special thanks go to all the parents and leaders who planned and helped make the campout a success. BARRY COUNTY EXTENSION SERVICE CALENDAR of EVENTS August 24-27 - 4-H Livestock Expo, MSU, East Lansing. August 24-27 - Dairy Days, MSU, East Lansing. August 25 - State 4-H Horse Show, MSU, East Lansing. August 25 - 4-H Rabbit Expo, MSU, East Lansing. August 25 - Irrigation Tour, 1 p.m., starts at Yarger farm, 5165 N. Broadway, Hastings. August 26-27 - 4-H Poultry Expo, MSU, East Lansing. August 26-27 - 4-H Veterinary Science Fair, MSU, East Lansing. August 27 - Manure Storage Tour, 10 a.m., starts at Wayne & Rodney Pennock farm, south of Nashville on M-66; 11 a.m. Paul Wing; Lunch at Wings; 1 p.m., Ferris; 2 p.m., Merle and Norm Hammond. September 1-Barry County Row Crop Tour,9 a.m., starts at Jim Habeggar farm, 12177 Green Lake Road, Middleyille. September 10 - Rally Day and Lesson Day for MAEH, 9 a.m. to 2:30 p.m., Community Building, fairgrounds, Hastings. September 17 - Extension Program Planning Meeting, open to the general public, Hastings High School Auditorium, 7:30 p.m. September 18-20 - 4-H Challenge Basic Leader Certification Orientation Workshop, Kettunen Center. September 18-20 - State 4-H Competitive Trail Ride, Higgins Lake area. September 21 - Livestock Banquet, 7 p.m., Community Building, Fairgrounds, Hastings. September 26 - Barry County Fall Fun Match Goat Show, 9 a.m., Fairgrounds, Hastings. Ceramic Classes SIGN-UP TIME FOR FALL CLASSES!! Evening Classes... Monday, Tuesday & Wednesday 6:30 to 9:30 p.m. Day Class... Tuesday 9:30 am - 3:30 pm Saturday mornings 9:00 am -12 noon CERTIFIED TEACHER Cleo A Pat Prescott CAP CERAMICS 316 E. Main, Vermontville For Information, call... (517)726-0531 There was plenty of good food, including roasted corn-on-the-cob, to keep the boys happy in between fun activities. Winners of the Cub Scout Fish contest were (from left) Kenny Bishop, Raymond Erickson, and Troy TeuEyek. The photo is fishy though, the ones the boys caught weren't quite that large. (photos supplied) ' Eaton County 4-H'ers can enter state trail ride By Nancy Diuble Thelen, Extension 4-H Youth Agent Eaton County 4-H mem­ bers and their horses are eligible to enter the annual State 4-H Competitive Trail Ride, Sept. 18-20 near Higgins Lake in Roscommon County, says Nancy Diuble Thelen, Eaton County 4-H Youth Agent. The ride will be held in conjunction with the ninth annual Open Competitive Trqil Ride sponsored by the Arabian Horse Association of Michigah. Competitors will check in for the ride Sept. 18. Beginning at 8 a.m. Sept; 19, riders will compete over a 40-mile trail on South Higgins Lake Road. Awards will be presented at 2 p.m. on Sept. 20. “The ride is an unique opportunity for 4-H’ers to compete outside of the show ring,” Thelen says. “It gives them confidence and builds trust between horse and rider.” The horses will be checked by a veterinarian every 12 miles and after they have completed the trail. A trophy and ribbons to sixth place will be awarded based on the horse’s condition throughout the ride and the rider’s horsemanship. “Trail riding helps riders understand the importance of conditioning their horses,” Thelen says. “This isn’t an event for a horse that hasn’t been conditioned for it.” Horses can be any breed or sex but must be at least 60 months old at the time of the ride. A negative Coggins test within 180 days of the ride is required. Any 4-H member may enter. Entries must have the name of the member’s club and the signature of the club SUMMER” FEST, from frontpage The fiddlers’ contest at 3 p.m. Saturday afternoon has been a major Old-Fashioned Summer-Fest attraction for three years and brings fiddlers to Hastings from hundreds of miles away. That contest will be followed by an hour of open square dancing. For the kids there will be movies on both days, a chicken race and frog jumping contest, two magic shows and an area on the Courthouse lawn with plenty A Crock For Every Purpose — WE HAVE THE SIZE YOU NEED — Check Our LOW Prices! of things to do. Several skydivers will give an exhibition and a demonstration of the skills required for the sport at approximately 11:30 a.m. and 2:45 p.m., Saturday, at Fish Hatchery Park. Other sporting events include a three day men’s softball tournament and a two day women’s tour­ nament, a weightlifting contest at 2 p.m., Saturday, and the 7.2 mile Summo* Run beginning at 8:30 a.m.. The road run is expected to draw over 200 runners, battling for several awards. The Old-Fashione d Summer-Fest will, also feature some delicious food. Fresh barbecued chicken, tasty bratwurst sandwiches, a beer tent, hamburgers, hot dogs, peanuts, popcorn and other concessions will be available on the Courthouse lawn and surrounding area. Many of the events of the Old-Fashioned Summer-Fest are featured in articles in this special pullout Section. For more information on any activity of the Hastings OldFashioned Summer-Fest, contact the Hastings Area Chamber of Commerce, 115 S. Jefferson St., Hastings. Ph. (616) 945-2454. Maple Valley Athletic Boosters ARDWARE *g / BINGO MAPLEWOOD SCHOOL Vermontville THURSDAYS... 7:00 p.m. Early Birds ... 6:30 p.m. leader. The entry fee is $20. For more information about the event and ap­ plications, contact the ride secretary Gail Werner, 8869 Patterson, S.E., Caledonia, MI 49316; or call (616) 891­ 1681. Entries are due Sept. 10. 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The bride wore an ivory The bride is the daughter traditional wedding gown of Mr. and Mrs. Junior with high neckline, long Thompson of Nashville, and sleeves and chapel length the groom is the son of Mr. trim. and Mrs. Gene Mater of Pam Langs, cousin of the bride, served as maid of honor. Bridesmaids were Kim Kitchen, cousin of the bride; Melody Hart, friend of the bride; and Sonya Thompson, sister of the bride. David Mater, brother of the groom served as best man. Groomsmen and From our readers TO THE EDITOR: The Attorney General’s Task Force on Violent Crime has recommended lfour common-sense steps to strengthen the nation’s gun law and make it more! dif­ ficult for the criminal and the crazed to acquire han­ dguns. The Task Force has urged the President to stop the importation of “Saturday Night Special” parts; require that handgun buyers be checked out to make sure they don’t have a criminal record before they pick up their handgun; put behind bars anyone who uses a gun in the commission of a crime; and have handgun owners report the theft or loss of their weapons. « This gives Presides Reagan, himself nearly killed with a Saturday Night Special, an opportunity to lead this Congress in an effort to stop handgun violence in America. If passed, these handgun control measures would save lives and help make America safe once again. Write the President today and urge him to adopt the Task Force’s recom­ mendations. You can use this address: President Ronald Reagan, The White House, Washington, D.C. 20500. Do it today. Every letter counts! Sincerely, N.T. “Pete” Shields Chairman Handgun Control, Inc. Washington, D.C. 20006 TO THE EDITOR: I first would like to say that I appreciate the coverage that the people of Nashville get in the Maple Valley News, but on the other hand... I personally feel a reporter should be present in order to know what they are reporting. Sincerely, Don Williams Nashville ushers were Charlie Mater, brother of the groom; Paul France, friend of the goom; John Mater, cousin of the groom; and Mitch Thomp­ son, brother of the bride. Mr. and Mrs. DuWaine Langs, aunt and uncle of the bride, served as host and hostess. Soloist was Kurt Kitchen, cousin of the bride. Jan Cooper was organist. Following the ceremony, a luncheon was served in the church basement by Mickey Crabtree and Gloria Tungate, aunts of the bride; Phyllis Elkey, cousin of the bride; and Grace Mead, friend of the bride. Sheila Cowell, friend of the bride, attended the guest book. Flowers were arranged by Gretta Kitchen, aunt of the bride. After a trip to northern Michigan, Jim and Jeri will reside in Portage. ^**Barney's Pit Stop4^ ** TO THE EDITOR: I would like to say a big THANK YOU to your paper for the terrific coverage you TO THE EDITOR: give to the 4-H activities in I sincerely want to thank Eaton County and especially all ofyou for the support that the Vermontville Jr. Far­ I’ve , received recently mers 4-H Club. (letters,' calls, and personal Thank you also to Elaine contact) in my open Gilbert for coming to the discussion on various Eaton County Fair to take matters in the Village of pictures for the paper. She is Nashville. always cheerful and she Thanks again, takes time to make each 4-H Don Williams member feel like they are Nashville the only one that counts. My 4-H members really ap­ preciate that!! Thanks again for giving people something to read about the good that our year. Schreiner, a regular golfer young people do. That en­ courages them to try harder at Mulberry Fore, scored on the 164-yard alternate to do better. Sincerely, number one hole while Phyllis Wells playing in a couple’s league. His game partner was Mrs. Lois Kenyon of Nashville. Schreiner was especially delighted with his successful drive because his wife had scored a hole in one several years ago at a Hastings course. Others to have scored holes-in-one at Mulberry Fore are Roy Roberts of Nashivlle, and Dale Geiger and Gary Nickel, both of Woodland. 107 E. Main, Nashville Action - Ads GARAGE SALE: Aug. 28 & 29, 315 N. State St., Nash­ ville. Negatives and pictures from 1940 thru 70s, by Gladys Richardson; queen size bed mattress; clothing; paperback books; tools; toys; etc. Action Ads 945-9554 ♦ Phone 852-9894 ------------------ SPECIAL-------------- From Grand Rapids... HICKORY WIND ...Country Music... Fri. 9-1 • Sat. 9-1 • Sim. 7-? Hole-in-one at Mulberry Fore Jack Schreiner of Bellvue scored a hole-in-one Friday at Mulberry Fore in Nash­ ville, becoming the fourth person to do so since the 11hole golf course opened last _ UNDER NEW MANAGEMENT — NO CC„ °AVREO"E BEER - LIQUOR - WINE - FOOD HOURS: Monday thru Saturday 10 a.m. to 2 a.m. Sunday Noon to ? Come HAPPY HOUR... 3 to 6 P.M. meet Denny and Barney! I ^082 Seniors^ Hastings - Nashville-Delton Middleville-Lakewood. Can You Afford To Use Less Than The Best? Fo QUALITY SEED Come See Us Citizens Elevator 870 S. Main Vermontville Phone 726-0514 2 FREE 5x7 COLOR PHOTOS — DURING MONTH OF AUGUST — DON'T WAIT!... Call for an appointment today! NO SETTING CHARGE! INDOORS-945 Call... -or BOTH! 945-4703 or 945-4704 ^VICTORIAN galle.rv �The Maple Valley News, Nashville, Tuesday, August 25, 1981 — Page 10 Plant daylilies in late summerBy Allen Krizek, County Ext. Director Daylilies are rugged perennials that adapt readily to a wide range of sites and If the masses of daylilies soils. They grow well in full you saw blooming in gardens sun or light shade and do and along roadways last best in a rich, moist soil high month got you thinking about in organic matter. planting some on your Work the soil deeply before property, now’s the time to planting, incorporating do it. compost, peat moss, well Though daylily tubers can rotted manure or other be planted in early spring, organic material. Dig a August and early September large hole that will receive are the recommended r the tuber and its roots planting and transplanting without bending or crowding times. Horticulturists at the them. Place the plant in the Eaton County Cooperative soil so that the crown — the Extension Service explain part where the stem and that planting now gives roots meet — is 1 inch below plants time to get the ground line. Water established before winter. thoroughly after planting. A Daylilies are not true lilies winter mulch is recom­ (genus Lilium). They belong mended. to the genus HemerocaHis, Daylilies in the perennial which is made up of two flower garden blossom when Greek words meaning “day” few other perennials are in and “beauty” — “beautiful flower. In the landscape, forday”. This is appropriate they are often used as border because each blossom lasts plants or ground covers or in no more than a day. Each foundation plantings. plant produces an abun­ Vigorous growers, dance of buds, however, so daylilies establish them­ the total blooming time may selves quickly and form a be 30 to 40 days. dense mat in a few years. Start Early... WINTER IS COMING - BUY THE BEST They generally need dividing and replanting every three or four years. To divide a clump of daylilies, lift it carefully from the soil and pull it apart. Make sure each division has at least three stems with all their roots attached. Cut the foliage back to 5 or 6 inches. Then replant. Daylilies tolerate drouth but perform best in moist soils. A thorough weekly watering during dry spells keeps them in good condition. Mulching to keep the soil from drying out quickly and to help control weeds is a good idea, too. The Extension experts advise removing faded flowers to prevent the plants from forming seed pods. Seed production this year is likely to mean fewer flowers next year. If the soil is basically fertile, fertilization is usually unnecessary. On poorer soils, a tablespoon of a complete garden fertilizer per plant, worked into the soil in the spring before growth starts, is beneficial. Literally thousands of daylily varieties have been named and marketed. Colors range from creamy white through yellow, pink, cdral, red and orange to nearly black. Flowering times vary from early to late summer. By By selecting I varieties carefully, you can have daylilies in bloom all sum­ mer. Sports Good news from Bad News team On August 15 and 16, the Bad News Team traveled to Sharp Park in Lansing to play for the Class BB 5th District Championship. They took the championship un­ defeated. Bad News won 5 straight games. Now they are going to Cadillac Labor Day weekend where they will play at the fairgrounds. Team members are: Mike Fox, Greg Woefler, Howard Dawning, Scott Beglin, Pete Benton, Mark Benton, Mark Mac Daniels, Gary Garis, Scott Morrison, Dave Halsey, Lowell Hogle, Mike Mead. The team is sponsored by Vermontville Hardware. Alumni football practice All alumni football players interested in playing in this year’s game, please plan on attending a meeting Wed­ nesday, Aug. 26, at 7:30 p.m. at the Nashville football field. If you can not attend this meeting but would like to play, be sure to send a message to the meeting. Let us know you’re interested. Women’s bowling starts — Extension sponsors soybean tour Soybean growers are in­ vited to attend a field tour on Tuesday, September 1 to observe the latest in soybean growing technology. The tour, scheduled to begin at 3:00 p.m., will be held at the Bill Fox farm ori Vermontville Highway. The farm is located three miles east of Vermontville just west of the Thornapple River. Topics to be discussed include: conventional versus no-tillage planting systems, narrow-row planting systems, and nematode control for soybeans. The tour is open to all interested persons. For additonal information, contact the Eaton County Extension office, 543-2310. New ways to use Zucchini If your garden (or your neighbor’s garden) is producing a bumper crop of zucchini — don’t waste a bit of it! There are SO MANY ways to improve your family’s nutrition with this gem of a vegetable! Check your own recipe books or pick up a new recipe book called “The Zucchini Collection” at the Extension Office, 126 N. Bostwick, in Charlotte. It is not free, but not expensive either. The booklet tells about the nutrients in zucchini, as weH as providing a wide variety of unusual recipes from appetizers to main dishes, to desserts. Compiled by Joyce Freeman and Ann Ross, the pink booklet contains many palate pleasers and summer surprises from zucchini. Many sizes to choose from. Ifs easy... turn those unwanted WHEELER MARINE M.V. action ad — 945-9554. The Thurs. Morning Women’s League will begin Sept. 3 at 9:30 a.m. Women are asked to arrive 20 minutes early for a brief meeting. There are openings for new bowling teams. If anyone is interested, please phone Peggy Fisher, 726­ 0366; Linda Tilley, 852-1789; or The Hastings Bowl, 945­ 3184. (9-1) Local scores — August 17: BN 17, Shooks 3; Mead-0 10, Baptist 0; Nashville Hardware 15, CD 5; DD 13, TJ 1; Trumbles 8, McDonalds 3; BG Bye. August 21: BG 13, TJ 3; BN 5, McDonald 4; Nashville Hardware 8, DD 7; Trumbles 10, Baptist 0; CD 10, Shooks 0. 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Broadway, Hastings, Mich. 49058 P.O. Box A, Nashville, Michigan Phone 945-9554 (Hastings) The Maple Valley News, Vol. 10 - No. 13 - Tuesday, September 1, 1981 Former residents made sentimental stop in Nashville during cross-country jaunt by Susan Hinckley Many changes have altered Nashville's Main Street since newlyweds Clova and Basil McNeely came here in 1940 from Indiana. They stayed only a year, but still have mostalgic memories of the small community where they started married life on basil's $20 weekly salary as manager of Beedle Bros, (now Kelley's) 54 to $1 store. A, Sunday visit was a sentimental stop on a cross-country tour by the California couple. It was a “sentimental journey” Sunday that brought Basil and Clova McNeely back to Nashville, the town where 41 yeefrs ago the newlywed couple established their first home. He was 23, she just 18, when they first came to Nashville from Plymouth, Indiana, two weeks after their marriage in 1940. “It was at the end of the Depression, just before the war (World War II) broke out,” reminisces Mrs. McNeely. The newlyweds owned no auto, so they made their first trip to Nashville via bus to Charlotte. “When I went to buy bus tickets to Nashville from Indiana, the station agent checked several charts, remembers McNeely. “Then he told me, ‘I can’t get you to SCHOOL’S OPEN Drive Carefully Be extra alert for our school-bound kids..; get an ”A” in safety for ” Awareness”... so there’ll be plenty of A’s” for Attendance! The Maple Valley News With school doors opening this week in the valley, the Maple Valley News urges everyone to use extra caution when driving and to obey the law of stopping your vehicle while a bus is in the process of loading and unloading youngsters. Nashville (by bus)’.” The McNeelys bought tickets to Charlotte and had a friend there drive them to Nashville. It was the same friend who had been responsible for lining up McNeely’s promised job here, as manager of Beedle Bros, local 5c to $1 store. The local business was headquarters for a small chain of-six stores owned by Robert and John W. (Bill) Beedle, who opened their first store in Nashville in 1930. Later they acquired stores in Grand Rapids, Grand Ledge, Vassar, Owosso and St. Charles. “Basil made $20 a week at Beedies, and we lived very well on $5 a week for, groceries,” remembers Mrs/ McNeely. “We were able to eat well and also put money in the bank.” Clova recalls grocery shopping at the Food Center. (A branch of Felpausch’s Hastings operation, the store opened here in 1936 in the Buxton Block in the location now commonly remembered as the old Stop and Shop building.) McNeely worked six days a week while his young bride enjoyed keeping house and cooking tasty meals for her husband. When the couple first arrived in Nashville, they took up residence in a small apartment on State Street in what is the presentday Koetje home. Later, when a, more- spacious apartment became available next door at 311 N. State, they moved into the second story of what now is the Robert Barnhart residence (the early C.A. Hough Continued page 5 — Lightening suspected cause of barn fire by Susan Hinckley Lightening is suspected as fhe cause of an early Saturday morning fire that destroyed a barn on the Earl Ryan farm on Carlisle High­ way in Kalamo Township, about one-and-a-half mile northwest of Kalamo. Vermontville Fire Chief James Faust said the 30x40 structure contained little other than hay and straw, but I he building is considered a total loss though no dollar eshmate has yet been made. The Ryan farm is in Vermontville’s fire district but is served by a Nashville phone. Nashville Fire Chief Douglas Yarger said his department, received three different calls on the fire. The alarm was sounded about 1:55a.m. The Nashville Fire Dept, was first on the scene and were joined by the Ver­ montville Department. The VFD was still on the scene at 10:30 a.m a.m. Nashville fire units returned to their base about 7 a.m. During their absence, the Nashville fire station was manned by firefighters and equipment from lhe-Hastings Fire Dept. Decker holds lead in Harvest Queen contest- Lori Decker After the third weeky tally Friday of “penny votes” for Nashville’s 1981 Harvest Queen. Lori Decker, can­ didate of Carl’s Market, is still in the lead. The final count will be made al noon Friday. Sept. 18. The winner will be an- nounced and the queen crowned that evening during an open-air talent show on a Maple Street stage. Coronation is slat-ed Io lake place midway between acts, at about 7:30 p.m. At Friday's count, Betty Taylor, sponsored by Mc­ Donald’s Woodview Tavern was in second place, and Judy Loy, candidate of Cappon’s Quick Mart, was third. 'Proceeds go to the Riverside Recreational Development Corp, sponsors of fhe. 2-day Harvest Festival, for their com­ munity park project now under construction on the banks of the Thornapple River, west of the business district. Vote canisters for fhe seven Harvest Que$n candidates have lieen placed in -various sponsoring business places in Nashville. �Nashville News Merchant support of Nashville’s upcoming 10kilometer Harvest Ruh continues to grow. To date, Pastor Don Roscoe, chairman of the Sept. 19 event, has lined up close to 40 sponsors offering a total of approximately $900 in cash and merchandise awards. The latest business to pledge support is Grandma’s Greenery, which will present a floral arrangement to the top woman runner in each age division. Maple Leaf Florists also will present an arrangement to the top overall woman runner. First place trophies for the top winner in both the men’s and women’s divisions are being supplied by local merchants.. Big George’s Party Store will furnish the trophy for the top man runner and Nashville Auto and Farm Supply, for the top woman. Medals also will be awarded by age categories to winners in each division. The first runner with a Nashville address to cross the finish line will be eligible for ad- ditional prizes. Sonset Studios is offering a free color photographic portrait of the winner or his-her family; and the Village Inn cafe is awarding two free dinners to that person. Pastor Roscoe is pleased with the local support of the race. With sponsors underwriting the costs of awards and expenses, he is hoping to raise around $1,200 from runner entry fees for the Riverside Recreational Development Corp., sponsors of Nashville’s 2-day Harvest Festival. RRDC funds y'ill help build a community recreational park on the banks of the Thornapple River, west of the Main Street stores. Runners from as far away as Detroit already have registered for the Harvest Run, which starts at 9 a.m. Saturday, Sept. 19, at the high school. Pastor Roscoe also is seeking community support non­ a for competitive Fun Run, open to all ages. He hopes parents will jog alongside their NOTICE of PUBLIC HEARING Nashville Zoning Board of Appeals THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 3,1981 at 7 P.M. ... at Community Center of Nashville PURPOSE: Howard Wymer is requesting a special use permit and a variance in order to place a mobile home on property located at 9360 Scott Road. This property is zoned R-l residential. Sharlot A. Sours, Secretary Nashville Zoning Board of Appeals A rebirth of the appreciation of manual skills is occurring in our nation. Furniture making, weaving, macrame’, metal working jewelry - even gardening and tennis - all are being redis­ covered. Mental and physical health - that elusive 'happiness* seems to require, the creative wedding of physical and mental skills; one aspect of celebrating. Labor Day. VI FUNLI0L directors] 'VcqtFUNERAL HOME in Nashville Phone 852-0840 PEOPLE’S BIBLE CHURCH Sunday: 01895285 A.M. Worship .. 11 a.m. North State, Nashville P.M. Worship ... 7 p.m. Wednesday Evening: A.M. Worship. 9:45 a.m. Sunday School .. 11 a.m. Prayer Meeting .. 7 p.m.Youth Fellowship 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. CHURCH OF THE NAZARENE P.M. Worship ... 7 p.m. Wednesda Wednesday Bible Bible Stud Study & & Prayer Meeting .. 7 p.m. REV. J. G. BOOMER VERMONTVILLE BIBLE CHURCH UNITED METHODIST CHURCH The Mirrors image" „AMe iNiMoie iMiaae,. • <//J » -/c*’yOZH- Hours: 9 to 8 Tues. & Thurs.,- 9 SPECIALS... Wednesday ..... ’5" Thursday Frway HAIRCUTS for’2” ..Shampoo & Set for ’4°' MAPLEGROVE BIBLE CHURCH 8593 Cloverdale Road 110 S. Main, Vermontville Sunday School ..10 a.m. Church School. 9:45 a.m. A.M. Service... 11 a.m. Morning Worship 11 a.m. Church Service.. 11 a.m. Church Worship. 11 a.m. P.M. Service....... 7 p.m. Evening Service .. 7 p.m. REV. MOLLY TURNER (Nursery Care Available) Fellowship Time After PASTOR MARVIN POTTER Wednesday: PEACE UNITED METHODIST Prayer Meeting 7:30 p.m. CHURCH OF BARRYVILLE Worship. PASTOR PAUL L. BOGER 6043 Scott Rd. (M-79) Sun. A.M. Worship .9:15 Sunday School.......10:15 REV. DAVE SCHREUDER 304 Phillips St., Nashville Sunday School. 9:45 a.m. ST. CYRIL CATHOLIC CHURCH P.M. Worship ... 7 p.m. A.M. Service... 11 a.m. P.M. Service ....... 7 p.m. REV. RICHARD WADSWORTH OFF all Perms School ... 10:30 a.m. ..11 a.m. 7 p.m 4 Children 852-9192 to 5 Wed. & Fri.; 9 to 4 Sot. Hair Stylist for Men, Women 111 N. Main, Nashville South Main, Vermontville Adult Sunday 250 N. Main, Vermontville Sunday School .. 10 a.m. PASTOR STEVEN L. REID Worshi Call for an appointment ('/» mile East of M-66, 5 miles south of Nashville) NASHVILLE BAPTIST CHURCH Wednesday Evening Wednesday Evening event is Mrs. Fern Hawblitz and Mrs. Gladys Schantz. Guest speaker will be Mrs. Ronald Bracy of Nashville. Mr. and Mrs. Fred Hansen of Chicago and her mother, Mrs. Helen Sihler of Evergreen Park, Illinois, were Saturday guest at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Vern Hawblitz of Nashville. Mrs. Sihler remained here for an extended visit with the Hawblitzes. " Mr. and Mrs. Howard Cole of Lacey were Wednesday evening callers on Mrs. Veda Shull of Nashville. Mrs. Edna Skidmore of Hastings called at the Shull home on Tuesday. Mrs. Caroline Jones of Nashville enjoyed a recent week-long stay at the home of her son and daughter-in­ law, Robert and Hilda Jones of near Battle Creek. While there, she attended the Calhoun County Fair at Marshall and also called on her sister-in-law, Mrs. Evalee Marshall of Battle Creek. Rev. and Mrs. E. F. Rhoades of Nashville ac­ companied their daughter and son-in-law, Bernice and Dale Conklin of Bristol Lake, to Bryan, Ohio, last weekend for a reunion of the Ridgway family. There were 75 present for the event. Rev. and Mrs. Rhoades stayed over Saturday night with his niece, Mrs. Lottie Geesey of West Unity, Ohio; and returned home Sunday evening. Mr. and Mrs. Richard (Feme) Green of Nashville were recently at the Neo\ Natal Unit at Bronson Hospital, Kalamazoo, to visit their first great-grandchild: Michael Wolfe. The son of Daniel and Gwendolyn week to earn the title. Kim Roush of Hastings dropped a total of ten and a half pounds in August to be named top monthly weight loss winner. Word has been received here of the death of Mrs. Homer (Violet Feighner) West, 77, a Nashville native who passed away Tuesday, August 25, at Glendale, Arizona, where she had resided the past 20 years. She moved there from Jackson, having earlier lived in Detroit. Violet was bom April 17, 1904, the daughter of Emmett and Amanda (Linsea) Feighner, and was reared on the family farm in the Castleton district nor­ thwest of Nashville. A widow, Mrs. West is sur­ vived by one son, Hugh, of Glendale and two grand­ children. Services Were conducted Friday, August 28, at Grimshaw Funeral Home, Phoenix, with burial in Arizona. Mr. and Mrs. Dan Tegel and twin sons of Granite City, Illinois, were recent 2­ day visitors over Sunday and Monday with Joe and Mary Tegel of Nashville. A Wednesday visitor was Joe’s son, Robert Tegel of Mentor, Ohio. Friday guests at the Tegel home were Mrs. Mattie Hill of Bedford and Mrs. Armelda Fairbanks of Taylor. The Cloverleaf Class of the Nashville United Methodist Church will meet at 1:30 p.m. Thursday, September 3, at the Community House. Hostesses for the event are Mrs. Hilda Baas and Mrs. Caroline Jones. Meeting Tuesday, Sept. 1, at the home of Mrs. Veda Shull will be the Nashville Garden Club. The tea committee for the 2 p.m. FIRST CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH 301 Fuller St., Nashville Sunday School .. TO a.m. Sunday: Sunday: A.M. Worship 10:45 a.m. A.M. Wyorship P.M. Youth Service 6 p.m. PM Worship 7 pm Friday, Mr. Fish returned to Nashville and that evening he and his wife and Mrs. ,^Ramsey enjoyed dinner at Holiday Inn at Battle Creek The next day dinner was enjoyed at Cornwell Turkey Farm near Marshall, joining them for the meal were Mr. and Mrs. Don Burrows of Battle Creek, friends of Mr. and Mrs. Fish. Sunday, Mrs. Ramsey and guests had breakfast at the Tick Tock restaurant near Hastings before Mr. and Mrs. Fish departed for Troy. “The King’s Adventure Land” is the theme of evening Vacation Bible School in session this week, August 31 through Sept. 4, at the Nashville Baptist Church. The 7 to 8:30 p.m. lessons are designed for the entire family. Friends of Mrs. Ednah McConnell, a former local resident now of Battle Creek, will be interested in receiving her new mailing address, which is in care of La Vera Jones, 160 Princeton Ave., Battle Creek, 49017. Mrs. Virginia Higdon Keller, a former local resident now of Melbourne, Florida, is hospitalized there at the time of this report. Word of her illness was received here last week by her daughter and son-in-law, La Duska and Nate Sheldon who were visiting their son, Jim, and family at Ludington at the time. The Sheldons returned early to Nashville, but do not expect to go to Florida at this time. Mrs. Keller is confined at J&mes Holmes Hospital, Room 445, Hickory Street, Melbourne, Florida, 32901. We are sure she would enjoy hearing from her friends in the Maple Valley community. The Nashville United Methodist Women '."ill meet at 7:30 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 2, at the home of Mrs. Ada Yaudes of Nashville. The lesson will be conducted by Mrs. Beth Suntken. The first Men’s Breakfast of the fall season is set for Sunday, Sept. 6, at the Nash­ ville United Methodist Church: A missionary speaker is slated for the 7:30 a.m. event at the church Community House. Judy Oles of Charlotte 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 7 lbs. in one AREA CHURCH SCHEDULES E. State Road, Nashville Sunday School .. 10 a.m. children, making, thp 8:30 a.m. event a fun-filled ruix. Ribbons will bejawprded to all those participating rh'thO 1-mile race. The also starts at tl$e high Mr. and Mrs.Hack ( Dawson, Sr., or N’as hv welcomed two new graricP children this month. Bom August 12 at Baton Rouge, Louisiana, was 7 lb. 7 oz. Brian Allen Dawson, son of Mr. and Mrs. Jack (Phyllis) Dawson, Jr. The new arrival was welcomed home-by a brother, Jack III. Maternal grandparents are Mr. and Mrs. Ted Allerding of Nash­ ville. Bora August 23 at Pennock Hospital was 8 lb. 8 oz. Melinda Sue, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Martin (Sue) Dawson. The little lady was welcomed hojne by a brother, Martin, Jr. Maternal grandparents are Mr. and Mrs. Carl Heaton of Nashville. Mr. and Mrs. Dale Doty of Charlotte were Sunday dinner guests of his mother, Mrs. Bertha Becker of Nash­ ville. Thirty-seven senior citizens from the Nashville Nutrition Site enjoyed a Tuesday evening dinner at the Sveden House in Lan­ sing. The trip was made by church bus with Mrs. Gladys Mitchell of Nashville driving. The monthly American Red Cross Blood Pressure Screening Clinic will be held at the Nashville Nutrition Site in the Masonic Temple on Sept. 14. It was postponed one week due to the Labor Day holiday. Persons of all ages are welcome at the free testing clinic which operates between the hours of 10 a.m. and noon. No appointment is necessary. Mr. and Mrs. William (Gloria) Fish of Punta Gorda, Florida, were recent visitors of her sister, Mrs. Elsie Ramsey of Nashville. Mr. Fish returned to Troy while his wife remained here for an extended stay with her sister. While here a lot of visiting was enjoyed. Wednesday, Gloria and Elsie drove to Dorr, Mich., to visit the latter’s daughter and family, Elizabeth and Alfred Brenner and family. On Thursday, the two ladies drove to Sturgis to visit Mrs. Ramsey’s son and family: David and Suzanne Ramsey and children. While there they were dinner guests at Howe Military Camp where David is a summer coach. By Susan Hinckley Wed. Service........7 p.m. PASTOR LESTER DeGROOT Assistant...Don Roscoe 203 N. State, Nashville Sunday Mass ,9:30 a.m. Holy Day Masses celebrated at 7:00 p.m. THE SOUTH KALAMO PENTECOSTAL CHURCH ASSEMBLY OF GOD CHURCH Corner of Kalamo Highway and Ionia Rd. Welcomes you to all of 803 Reed St., Nashville Sunday School .. 10 a.m. its services: Sunday School .. 10 a.m. Sunday: A.M. Worship .. 11 a.m. A.M. Worship .. 11 a.m. Evening Worship .7 p.m. P.M. Worship ... 7 p.m. Wednesday Evening: the evening before Prayer Meeting .. 7 p.m. REV. ROBERT CONSANI REV. ROBERT G. TAYLOR REV. CLARENCE SHAVER Assoc. Ministers are: David & Kathleen Yeomans Rev. Viola Sampsel... Special Prayer for your needs �— Page The Maple Valley News, Nashville, Tuesday, September 1, 1961 Boone-Halsey wed Teresa ’ Sue Boone and David R. Halsey were united in Marriage August 8 at the Lawrence Ave. Methodist Church in Charlotte. The Rev. Robert Taylor of­ ficiated. The bride is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Wendell Boone of Charlotte, and the groom is the son of Mr. and Mrs. David Halsey of Ver­ montville. For the wedding, the bride wore an empire gown of white chiffon over taffetta and a flowing chapel length train. She carried a cascade bouquet with ivy, white roses, and snow orchids accented with stephanolis. Wendy Boone, sister of the bride, served as maid of honor. Bridesmaids were Deana Carey, Julie Stenger, Judy Johnson, and Sally Yoder. Michael Fox was' the best man. Groomsmen were 'Card Shower* planned for injured Nashville man Mark Benton, Douglas Halsey,' Lowell Hogle, and Pete Benton. Ushers were William Boone, Daniel Halsey, and Scott Boone. Mrs. Elaine Hall, served as organist. Soloist was Terrie Bugbee who was accompanied by Jan Bugbee on the piano. The wedding reception and buffet wdre held at the Charlotte ,Country Club. Music was provided by the “Country Six.” Following a wedding trip to northern Michigan, the couple are at home at 641 Prairie in Charlotte. The bride is a graduate of Charlotte High School and a 1981 graduate of Ferris State. The groom, a graduate of Maple Valley High School, attended Grand Valley College. Both are employed by Oldsmobile. A card shower on the Sept. 6 birthday of James K. Pierce has been suggested by relatives of the 20-yearold Nashville man who was seriously injured in a July 26 motorbike mishap. Since that date, Jim has been confined at Blodgett Hospital, Grand Rapids, until being transferred last -Tuesday to Mary Free Bed in that city. He is now undergoing physical therapy, after spending much of his con- finement at Blodgett in the Intensive Care Unit. A 1978 graduate of Maple Valley High School, Jim has many friends in the com: munity and it is hoped many will take time to remember him with a card or letter on his 21st birthday, Sunday. His address is Room 302, Mary Free Bed Hospital, 235 WealthyS.E., Grand Rapids, MI 49506. Jim is the son of Mr. and Mrs. James Mark Pierce of Nashville. Styling for the Whole Family. Barry-Eaton Health Department Barry Office: 110 W. Center St. Mon., ■ Aug. 31 Immunization Clinic, 9-11:30 a.m. and 1-4 p.m.; W.I.C., 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. Tues., Sept. 1 Medicaid Screening, 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.; Family Planning, PROFESSIONAL BUSINESS DIRECTORY LIMESTONE A MARL (Delivered and Spread) CRANEWORK • Drainage Ditches • Farm Ponds DARRELL HAMILTON RL 3, NASHVILLE PH.S52-N91 FOR PROFESSIONAL INSURANCE PLANNING Call... THE HECKER AGENCY 225 N. MAIN - NASHVILLE PHONE 852-9680 VERMONTVILLE VILLAGE COUNCIL MEETINGS 1st 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 I Reasonable Fees!! (517)852-9564 — NASHVILLE — Ask for Dan 11 11:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. Wed.. Sept. 2 - W.I.C., 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.; Family Planning, il.:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. (Green) Wolfe of Mead-OAcre, Nashville, the 2 lb. 15 oz. boy was born eight weeks prematurely. He is now nearly four weeks old and doing well, but expected to remain at Bronson for a time. Mrs. Gunda Pennock of Nashville was in Grand Rapids Wednesday to attend a luncheon and miscellaneous shower in honor of Karen Carlson, bride-elect of Larry Knowles, grandson of Mrs. Pennock. The prospective groom is the son of Randy and Nancy Knowles of Gun Lake. Miss Carlson resides in Grand Rapids. The shower, held at a club house in Grand Rapids, was hosted by neighbors of the Carlson family. A style show GRI ASSOC. BROKER V STANTON’S REAL ESTATE REALTOR 204 W. Main St., Nashville Phone 852-9107 a.m. - 7 p.m.; W.I.C., 110 N. Cochran, 8 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. Fri„ Sept. 4 - W.I.C., 110 N. Cochran, 8 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. Nashville News continued- Joan and Homer Winegar ■OMM| Irene’s Beauty Shop Charlotte Office: Mon., Aug. 31 Family Planning, 110 N. Cochran, 11 a.m. - 4 p.m. Tues., Sept. 1 - W.I.C., 110 N. Cochran, 8 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. Wed., Sept. 2 Medicaid Screening, 110 N. Cochran, 8 a.m. -4 p.m.; Immunization Clinic, 528 Beech St., 8:30-11 a.m. and 1-4 p.m. Thurs., Sept. 3 Family Planning, 110 N. Cochran, 11 VERMONTVILLE NASHVILLE 726-0181 852-1717 72 ACRE FARM: Near Vermontville, with barn and an older remodeled farm home, 4 bedrooms, large living room and family room, new vinyl siding, well insulated. Possible contract. Will sell with less land. Price: $86,000. 60 ACRE FARM: South of Nashville, 1 story, 8 yr. old home, 2 bedrooms, aluminum siding, attached 2 car garage, 36 x 40 barn. Price: $68,500. NASHVILLE: 2 bedroom, 1 story home, with new furnace, new septic and drainfield, new bath and kitchen. Located on 2 lots - nice trees. Possible contract. $27,000. VACANT LAND: 37 acres north of Vermontville. Will divide (good farm land). Some woods. Small frontage on trout stream. Contract terms. COUNTRY HOME AND BARN: North of Charlotte on M-50. 2-story, 3 bedrooms - on nice large lot with many trees. Lot borders Thornapple River. Con­ tract terms. Price: $19,000. (tfn) Phone 726-0223 evenings 3 followed the luncheon. Rev. Earl Sprowles, a Florida evangelist who conducted a successful tent revival last year,at Hastings, will be in Nashville Sept. 22­ 27 for services at the local Church of the Nazarene. The Tuesday through Sunday sessions will start at 7 p.m. nightly. We enjoyed a letter last week from Robert J. Greenfield of Jacksonville, Florida, a son of the late Claude Greenfield of Nash­ ville. The latter was a noted ehrly aviator here, a daring barnstorming pilot of the 1920’s and 30’s era who was the subject of our March 3, 1981 Memories of the Past. In his letter, Robert Greenfield requested additional copies of that story for a 'family heritage scrapbook he is compiling for his grand­ children. “Your article would make a welcome addition,” wrote Mr. Greenfield. Arthur Bateman of Nash­ ville is recovering well from surgery last week at Pen­ nock Hospital and expects to be home by the time this report appears in print. Other Nashville folks con­ fined at Pennock at the time this report was being prepared were Marie Ayres, who underwent surgery Thursday; Mrs. Velva Bitgood who was transported to the hospital by Nashville ambulance after developing serious spinal pain last Tuesday; and Mrs. William (Margaret) Hecker, who has been a medical patient in the Intensive Care Unit. Saturday, whe was reported to be out of ICU and im­ proving, and was able to take liquid nourishment. All have best wishes for a speedy recovery. Check «<i Save at Home When you save at Eaton Federal Savings and Loan, you get a substantial return in interest. 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(In‘‘The Nashville (Independent) ball team will play a game Friday af­ ternoon with the high school team,” advised the Nash­ ville News in mid-May 1906. ‘‘Admission will be five cents.” It was springtime again in Nashville. By the end of May, 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 ground” was the Riverside ball park built on the banks of the Thornapple, west of the Main Street stores. The land for the athletic field had been recently donated to the village by Charles Putnam, a prominent local husinwaanan. Earlier games had been staged at the Driving Park, an early race track located along what now is Kellogg Street. Nashville’s annual baseball season traditionally got underway with a “pick up” game between local adult men and the boys of 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 1901. ‘‘It was between the championship high school band concert every Saturday team and the Never Sweats, evening.” a team picked up from Attendance at most Nash­ former high school players, ville games was so businessmen and other in­ tremendous that parking nocents.” was at a premium when folks The game see-sawed back began driving autos to and forth, with the high Riverside ball park in the school winning, 8-7, in the 1920’s, 11th inning. Great planning went into Baseball was the major Nashville’s favorite seasonal Players on this about 1910 team are unidentified,, but the manager, standing sport in Nashville for many sport. Each spring, a third from left, is Henry C. "Hank" Glasner, a local merchant who became a well-, years, recalls Dick Mason, baseball association was. known state politician. Uniforms for the Nashville Independents often werp miswho remembers stories formed by dedicated men in matched or hand-me downs; one here seems to bear incorrect emblem. Early passed on by his father, the the community. teams traditionally played area communities, but by 1920's were pitted against' late Co. O. “Ab” Mason, a “Let everybody who is industrial Battle Creek teams; the House of David religious sect of Benton Harbor; steady player on early interested in the great and the Colored Giants of Chicago. village teams? (In the 1930’s national game be present (Photo loaned courtesy Helen Glasner and Lillian Spinning) Dick also played with the Nashville Independents.) 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. see some of the ““II see eleventh-hour boys are here today,” commented the preacher. But Sundays were not the only baseball days in Nash­ ville’s early years. Special games were called for the annual Harvest Festival, Fourth of July, and other celebratipns. 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 Varney, a popular young dairy owner and volunteer Nashville's 1939 Independent ball team played News in August 1903. ‘‘Starting this Saturday outstanding baseball, losing only one game late in the fireman who in 1943 became the first and only Nashcontinuing through Sep- season and then capturing the league championship ville firefighter to die in the line of duty. All others in this 1939 photo are still living. Bat boy, in front: Robert in October. Among teams they faced were Vermonttember, there will bee' a baseball game every ville, Sunfield, Eagle, IPI of Battle Creek, and Clear Cole. Seated from left: Voyle Varney, Bill Hecker, Saturday afternoon and a Paul Diamante, Jack Smith, George Schafer, Louis Lake (Lacey area). The team was managed by Voyle Nashville Ambulance Service is sponsoring a... \ P GREASED PIG Contest! Saturday, Sept. 19 at 7 p.m. Located between the Nashville Fire Barn and Ambulance Service ... Main Street, Nashville — Proceeds to Nashville Ambulance Service — Catch the Pig and You Win It! and help start the ball rolling toward a cracker-jack team here this summer,” urged the News in an April 1907 ahnouncement. At the an­ nual organizational meetings officers were named, practice sessions set, and competition lined up. By the 1930’s, baseball had become quite an important Sunday afternoon event for players as well as their families and fans. Groups of 50 and 70 persons often would travel with potluck dinners to lakes near their scheduled games to enjoy a community outing before the competition. 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 the field at Thornapple Lake. an alternate popular ground for local teams. Transportation was by individual autos. Usually, nye, two games per season — one Kraff, Pat Cole. Standing from left: Dennis Yarger, Dick Mason, Johnny Dull, Merlin (Dutch) Gage, Herman Wilson, Bob Beattie, Sam Varney. (Photo loaned, courtesy George Schafer) “here” and one “away” — challenged by the locals were scheduled with each of were Woodland, Freeport, about ten area teams. Caledonia, Middleville, Among the list regularly Continued next page— �The Maple Valley News, Nashville. Tuesday, September 1,1981 — Page 5 Memories of the past — Dowling, Marshall, Alto, Potterville, Charlotte, Grand Ledge, Bellevue, Sunfield, Hastings and Vermontville. Woodard remembers a special rivalry between Nashville and their near neighbor to the east. So does George Schafer, who played with the Nashville independents in the late 1930’s. “We had a friendly rivalry with Vermontville. We used to call the team ‘Archie Martin, Larry Gardner and Company’,” said Schafer. A former local resident, Martin was regarded as a top-notch pitcher for the rival Vermontville team. Mason recalls that in earlier years, Nashville’s greatest baseball rival wa^ considered to be Hastings. Early News accounts tell of “disgraceful wrangles” in recounting Nashville Hastings games that erupted into fist fights. However, later accounts, such aS this August 1928 News report, show that Woodard’s ob­ servation also was correct: “A baseball game here between Nashville and Vermontville Sunday ended up in a free for all fight midway in the sixth inning. Nashville was leading 3-1, when the fracas brought an end to the game.” In 1939, outstanding ball was played by the Nashville 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 Schafer, 1st.” The next year, the local team did not do so well, remembers Schafer. “We playeddn a Tekonsha-Albion area league that had lots of college boys on the teams,” he noted. “They beat us ‘hick’ boys from the coun­ try.” Dick Mason believes that the Nashville Independents disbanded in the early 1940’s, then re­ organized as a softball team. But for well over half a century, 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 village tradition, leaving behind many innings of happy memories. THE Village HairPort School Is Open DRIVE CAREFUL For all your hair needs — call for an appointment. .. JAN, JODI or BARB 726-0257 726-0623 470 E. 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Main Street was paved with brick, and I can remember kids playing marbles in the street.” (The McNeelys lived in Nashville about one year: It was not until 1949 that Nashville’s: 1917 brick Main Street was topped with bituminous aggregate.) When McNeely worked for Beedle Bros., he was one of five employees in the local store. As -rumblings of World War II grew, Basil left Nash­ ville for Chicago to learn the tool and die trade for later use in defense work. His" young bride went back to Indiana to stay with relatives until she and their newborn son could join Basil in Chicago. After a year in the city, they returned to Elkhart, Indiana, and continued from front remained there until 1957 when they moved to California. In 1962, Basil became a mechanical engineer at Ford Motor Company’s Aero Neutronics plant, an aerospace development firm involved in missile, lunar and space projects at Newport Beach, California. At age 55, When the big “crunch” hit the aerospace industry during the Nixon administration, Basil lost his job. However, being bilingual, he secured a, position at Fullerton (Cal.) College, teaching tool and die making to Spanish­ speaking students. When that program was later eliminated following passage of California’s Proposition 13 tax cut measure, Basil retired. Clova also retired after 21 years, as a grocery store checker. From 1970-78, the Mc­ Neelys were involved in establishing an Assembly of God church at Dana Point, California. Then, they became missionaries tp Mexico and the Christian Missionary Pilots organization and were in­ volved in Christmas “love lifts” to orphanages in Guatemala and -Mexico's Yucatan peninsula. More recently, Basil was involved with the mission as an interpreter for a group of Good Samaritan medical professionals who flew into Baja, California to treat the Mexican natives. “I was a mediator between the patients and doctors, which was interesting,” said Basil. The McNeelys recently sold their lovely home on Laguna Beach and started a countrywide auto trip, They have been in Canada for a month, are now in Michigan and headed for the East Coast. They will stop at Warsaw, Indiana, to visit Perm and Cut for Curl Control Call for an appoint­ ment. ancy. 5 Maple Valley Jr.-Sr. High school attendance policy (Editor’s Note: The following article was sup­ plied by the Maple Valley JrSr High School office.) Regular attendance is necessary for success in school and is expected of all students. In addition to the individual class requirements for grades, we have minimum attendance requirements to deceive credit towards a diploma. A student may not be absent from a class more than eleven (11) times during a semester. Twelve (12) ab­ sences or more in any one class will result in “no credit” for that class for that semester. Absences without parental knowledge or consent will be considered skipping. The eleven (11) days of absence will allow for illness and other cir­ cumstances which would justify a student missing school. It should be un­ derstood that the eleven absences should not be used unless necessary. There are some absences which will not be counted towards the eleven (11) days.- These include ab­ sences due to being under a doctor’s care, family trips (limited) and a death in the family arid-or attendance at a funeral: Absence slips will be issued by the office for these absences. For whatever the reason of a students absence — a note is to be sent or a phone call made to the high school office. The note or phone call must be made within two days after the absence. It is of utmost importance that the parents contact the school when a student is going to be-, or has been absent. All notes or -phone calls are recorded in the students attendance file. If there are any questions regarding the attendance policy, please contact the liigh school off-ice. grandchildren. The McNeelys have two sons: David, 40, is manager of the North Bank of Alaska at Barrow, Alaska; Dale, 38, is a real estate broker at Clearlake, Calif. The Mc­ Neelys have five grand­ children and three step grandchildren, ranging in age from 12 to 18. “We hope to go to Hawaii before the end of the trip,” said Clova, but she and Basil agree: Their nostalgic stop in Nashville was a special highlight of their cross­ country journey. 1575 Main, Vermontville, Ml. Phone 726-0330 2nd Annual BLOWING INSULATION SALE LOW, LOW PRICE of... per bag For blowing side walls and attics. To obtain R-value... Thickness not less than... 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Main, Verrpontville For information, call... (S17) 726-0531 CERTIFIED TEACHER Cleo & Pat Prescott sessions and also at Sunday church services. Their theme was “God’s Power,” one of five different scripts in the cast’s reper­ toire. Under the direction of David and Judy Smith and their three children, the puppets have been “on' the road” for little over a year now. _ i After Mrs. Smith was appointed Christian Life Director at Weidman Church -of the Nazarene, which was formerly pastored by Rev. Richard Wadsworth of the local church, she learned that the puppets and taped W1CE PHARMACY HOURS: 9 A.M. - 5:30 P.M. Monday thru Saturday 207 Main St, Nashville 852-0845 SHAVER, Cepacol Mouthwash PRICE! Cepacol narratives were available manipulated by her husband from a California firm. She and three children, each first acquired a small set of handling two characters characters and has since sinvultaneously. The Smith family and cast expanded the cast and program. travel in a converted Mrs. Smith acts as Greyhound bus, which “straight man” for the serves as their home away cunning puppets who are Poly-Vi-Sol Chewable Vitamins 12 oz. _$J29 Circus Shapes Regular or with Iron 100 s Scotch Brand JZM2a ogr i3c/4 T waipdteh from home. Following Friday’s per­ formance at the final Vacation Bible School session, youngsters attending classes were treated to a hot dog picnic lunch, compliments of the Smiths. Wolpe representative to be in area Sept. 8 Congressman Howard Wolpe has announced that a representatiye of his staff will be holding office hours in the area on Tuesday, Sep­ tember 8. The office how*s are part of Wolpe’s Community Service. Outreach Program in which Action - Ads SUPER LOW Rev. Richard Wadsworth, pastor of the local Church of the Nazarene, and Mrs. Judy Smith converse with the puppets who delighted Nashville area youngsters last week. SWIMMING POOLS: Best deal in the county and for doit-yourselfers the easiest to install. Financing now available. Acoma, Inc., 1616-963^0433. .(4-21N) HELP WAFJTED: Tn^ formation on ALASKAN and OVERSEAS employment. Excellent income potential. Call (312 ) 741-9780, ext. 7048. (9-15) BOARDING DOGS & CATS: Carroll Wells, Phone 726­ 0129. (eow) members of his-staff travel regularly throughout the Third District to meet with area residents. The program was set up by Wolpe as a means of increasing com­ munication with his con­ stituents and making the resources that a Congressional office has to offer more available to in­ dividuals and communities. People who are experiencing a problem with the federal government or who would like to share their opinions and concerns about current issues are encouraged to stop by. The schedule for the September 8 service hours is: 10:00 - 10:30, Nashville, Village Hall; 1:00 - 2:00, Hastings, City Hall; 2:30 3:30, Freeport, Freeport Restaurant. 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And, because of this ience, you’ll enjoy even vices. Trust is growing to serve you better. And with the help of DETROITBANK Corporation, it’s going to be a lot easier for SNB to make good things happen for yoiu and Battle Creek. DETROITBANK CORPORATION Detroit Bank & Trust • Detroit Bank-Livonia ♦ Detroit Bank-Sterling, N.A. • Detroit Bank-Novi, N.A. ♦ Detroit Bank­ Southfield ♦ Detroit Bank-Warren, N.A. • Detroit Bank-Troy ♦ Kentwood Bank, N.A., Grand Rapids ♦ Hackley Bank & Trust, N.A., Muskegon ♦ Industrial State Bank & Trust Company, Kalamazoo • First Midland Bank & Trust Company Shepherd State Bank ♦ First Community Bank, n.a., West Branch ♦ SNB Bank & Trust Company, Battle Creek �The Maple Valley New», Nashville, Tuesday, September 1, 1981 — Page 8 Young Vermontville Jr. Farmers display talents at club’s Jr. Fair — Six young members of the Vermontville Jr. Farmers 4­ H club had an opportunity to showcase their talents at a special club junior fair last week. The annual event is a special occasion for the youngsters who participated by exhibiting their projects because they are too young to exhibit at the Eaton County Fair. But just like the big time fair, the youngsters’ projects were displayed and evaluated at the junior fair by older members and some Duff Laverty, 8, shows the woodworking, string art projects and a three-dimensional plaque he made for the junior fair. Heather Steward, 7, shaped this creation for her project. Petite five-year-old Lanette Brumm proudly shows her pony during the junior fair. Showing their animals were Natalie Haeck who had a guinea pig; Duff Laverty, a rabbit; and Derek Brown, a rabbit. • • • • LABOR DAY! specihu Q ••• • • • McDonald's Homogenized MILK* 1 • • • • • • • • • • • • gal McDonald's ICECREAM $l6l FRITO-LAY POTATO CHIPS 2 8 pak PEPSI outers plus deposit* J qq SJ69 of the adults. And all of the youngsters received ribbons and premium sacks, containing gifts donated by Vermontville businesses. This year’s junior fair was again held at the farm of, the Leon Everett family on Pease Road. A large audience of fellow-members and parents and friends enjoyed watching their younger counterparts display their creations and tell the “judges” how they had made their projects. - Participating in the fair were Steven Ainsworth, 7; Derek Brown, 8; Natalie Haeck, 5; Duff Laverty, 8; Heather Steward, 7; and Lanette Brumm, 4. Members must be nine years old to exhibit at the Eaton County Fair. Projects at the junior fair ranged from a guinea pig to a handmade potholder. After the event, everyone enjoyed homemade ice cream and cake. Seven-year-old Steven Ainsworth displays the latch hook project he made. Steven also displayed a pot­ holder. In the background is 4-H leader Phyllis Wells. It's easy...turn those unwanted items into cash ... with an M.V. Action Ad — 945-9554 Can You Sing, Dance or Strum?? Are You an Acrobat or a Comic?? 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Mark Cook is shown serving ice cream to Scott Everett. Mrs. Virginia Cox of Houston, Texas and Mr. Kenneth Furlong of V ermontville . are pleased to announce the engagement of their daughter, Linda to feajiald Hannink, son of Mr. ano Mrs. William Hannink of Wyoming,..Michigan. The bride-elect is a graduate of Maple Valley High School, -Kellogg Community College -and Ferris State College. Ror^jd is a Marine veteran, cb graduate of Calvin Christian High School and Ferris State College. He is employed at Chippewa Tool & Die at Evart, Michigan. An October 3 wedding is being planned. Serving our country- A bug collection and a ceramic duck were displayed by five-year-old Natalie Haeck. A weekly report from - ERNEST NASH State Representative LEAVING TOWN - 250 local, county and state government officials recently attended a meeting hosted by Goodyear Tire and Rubber Company in Jackson to find out why one of southern Michigan’s largest employers is considering an out-of-state move. The reason? Goodyear says it costs $8 million more to operate its Michigan plant than its other plants due to higher workers compensation costs, property taxes and medical costs, in Michigan. I believe if we can successfully attack the negative business climate plus win tax reform we can save Goodyear and hundreds of other job­ providers. MICHIGAN SECOND IN EXPORTS - Michigan’s $14.9 billion-a-year foreign trade market has enabled Michigan to retain its status as the nation’s number two exporting state. To no one’s surprise, California maintians a firm grasp on the number one spot. During the next year, Michigan, led by Governor Milliken, will embark on a world-wide blitz to garner a larger portion of the world market for agricultural products, automotive parts, kitchen appliances, heavy machinery, and lumber products. MICHIGAN RANKS 37th IN STATE GOVERNMENT SIZE - Michigan’s government employment, which has, dropped to the lowest point in three years, placed us 37th in the nation in the number of state employees per 10,000 population. Michigan has 136 state employees per each 10,000 population, .while the national average is 137. Figures include state college and university personnel. IN-HOME HEALTH CARE FOR ELDERLY - Elderly Michigan patients can now receive in-home health care under doctors’ orders from both non-profit and profit­ making home health services, and be reimbursed for it by Medicare. Home health services, which must tie recom­ mended by the state before certification for the U.S. Department of Health and Services, provide care for housebound patients who require intermittent skilled care, including practical nurses, therapists, home health aides, and medical social workers. LABOR DAY WEEKEND - The end of summer nears, but the festivals and events do not? County fairs opening Sept. 2 include Chippewa and Manistee Counties, while Sept. 3 marks the opening of the Oceana County Fair, the Dickinson,County Fair starts Sept. 4, as does the Michigan Peach Festival in Romeo. The weekend of Sept. 4-7 includes the Logging Fest in Newaygo, Old Fashioned Labor Day in Buchanan, Riverfest ’81 in Lansing, and the most popular Labor Day event in the state: the Mackinac Bridge Walk from St. Ignace to Mackinaw City. Bring comfortable shoes and your camera. Phyllis A. Kurtz Airman Phyllis A. Kurtz, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Arthur W. Kurtz of 5255 Lawrence Road, Nashville, has graduated from the U.S. Air Force flight facilities repair course at Keesler Air Force Base, Miss. Graduates of the course learned to repair and install radio ground equipment, and earned credits toward an associate degree in applied science through the Com­ munity College of the Air Force. Kurtz will now serve at Moody Air Force Base, Ga., with the 1878th Com­ munications Squadron. She is a 1977 graduate of Maple Valley High. School, Nashville. NOTICE The Nashville Village Council has extended the Summer taxes for col­ lection through September 19, 1981. LOIS ELLISTON, Village Treasurer �The Maple Valley News, Nashville, Tuesday, September 1,1981 —Page 10 Vermontville news By Esther Shepard Mrs. Mina Barnes’, of 158 W. 1st, niece Thelma Rappert from Harrison visited her last week. Congratulations to Susan Fox, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. William Fox and An­ drew Joostbems, Jr., son of .Mr. and Mrs. Andrew Joostberns, Sr., on their marriage, July 11 at St. Cyril’s Catholic Church, Nashville. They are now at home in Charlotte. ’ In Lansing at the First Church of the Nazarene on July 18 was the wedding of Crystal Ann Haff, daughter of Jon Haff of Potterville and Kevin Joe Cain, son of Mr. and Mrs. Russell Cain of Potterville. Rev. Francis C. Haff, grandfather of Crystal, with Rev. James Fox, of­ ficiated at the service. Crystal and Kevin will be at their new home, 300 Western Ave., Lansing, after a trip to Lake Michigan. Congratulations to them. August 7, at the Ver­ montville Bible Church, was the wedding of Karen Sue Swift, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. William Swift of Nash­ ville and Clifford Aaron Byington, son of Mr. and Mrs. Philip Byington of South Main. Officiating at the ceremony were Rev. j Wright Flowers The for that special... w Person* Wedding* * Births* Sympathy? or JUST BECAUSE! Mon.-Fri. 8-5, Sat. 9-5, Closed Wednesday GRANDMA'S , GREENERY , K NASHVILLE J Ck FLOWERS A %852-9797/f SIDE DOOR Stmt Building Paul Boger and Rev. David Stalifus. A former resident, Mrs. Georgiana (Zufelt) Lyford, 86, of 134 S. Bostwick, Charlotte, died at HayesGreen-Beach Hospital, Aug. 23. Her husband, Scott Lyford, preceded her in death in April of 1959. They bought the Asa Strait farm, south of town, about 1943, living _ there with two grandsons, sons of Archie, who served in the Navy during World War II; his twin, Arthur, served in the Army from 1941 to 1945. She is survived by son Arthur and his wife, Margaret (Rogers) Cook of Hastings, and the two grandsons, Dean Cook of Rockwell, and Wayne Cook of Grand Rapids; seven great grandchildren and one great - great grandson; three sisters, Sylvia Dennison and Carrie Hewitt, both of Oregon and Dorothy Ed­ wards of Idaho. Serviced were Wed., Aug. 26 at Pray Funeral Home in Charlotte with Rev. Samuel C. Camp­ bell officiating. Interment was here in Woodlawn Cemetery. Mrs. Lyford was a clerk for G.C. Murphy of Charlotte. She was bom in Newaygo County. Mr. and Mrs. Henry Joppie spent a few days last week with Mr. and Mrs. Earl Joppie at' Lost Lake, Scott­ sville. Pauline (Pennington) Eggeston, Charles, Kenneth, Mervin and the late Lloyd Pennington, Jr. families, gathered at the home of Kenneth’s son, Mr. and Mrs. Ron Pennington of Freeport for their Pennington Reunion, August 22. To visit and enjoy the day were 46 members. In the afternoon, homemade ice cream and cake were served to celebrate Wanda Sue’s 3rd birthday. Cathy (Pennington) Swager, Mike and Rick Pennington were ap­ pointed to make arrangements for next reunion on Saturday, August 21. For all your Insurance Needs See the... ALL-TOGETHER TEAM Mrs. Hermina Southern entertained Mrs. Bernice Adrion and Mrs. Lois Fisher for lunch Tuesday, Aug. 25. The children and grand­ children of Leta Nagle are planning an open house in observance of her 80th birth­ day, Sunday, Sept. 6, in the Griswold Room at the Congregational Church, from 2 to 5 p.m. All friends and relatives are invited. No gifts, please. Lois Fisher of Escanaba, Mich, and Bernice Adrion of Corvalis, Oregon have left Vermontville for their respective homes, after spending some time here closing the estate of their mother, the late Ethel Gaut. Mrs. L^ila Stevens ac­ companied her son Bryce Stevens of Flint to Lansing Tuesday, to see an. eye specialist. Mrs. Darlene Beavers is spending the week with Mother, Mrs. Leona Fox. They also called on the Rockafellars and the Luckeys, too. Mrs. Ava Kroger entertained some former Maplewood teachers on Friday p.m. Those attending were Mrs. Velma DeMond of Hastings, Mrs. Florence Smuts and Mrs. Iva Rogers of Charlotte, Mrs. Lucille Todd and her sister Mrs. Mildred Merrill of Sunfield, but soon to leave for Florida, and Mrs. Leta Nagle. Mr. and Mrs. Perry Thrasher of Cleveland, Ohio spent a few days last week with his brother Jerry and wife on E. Main. Mrs. Firster has a Mystery Trip planned for Sept. 2, leaving at 8:15 a.m. Lakewood/Maple Valley Community Education CLASSES... Phone 374-8897 CLASS STARTS LOCATION INSTRUCTOR $18. 6:15-9:45 pm $18. 6:15-9:45 pm $18 + supplies 6:15-9:45 pm $18. 6:15-9:45 pm $18. 6:15-9:45 pm $18. 6:15-9:45 pm $2. 7:00-9:00 pm $16. 7:00-9:00 pm $16. + su pplies 7:00-9:00 pm $18. 7:30-9:30 pm $19.50 6:45-9:45 pm $16. 7:00-9:00 pm Sept. 14 Sept. 14 Sept. 14 Sept. 14 Sept. 14 Sept. 14 Oct. 5 Oct. 5 Oct. 5 Oct. 5 Oct. 5 Oct. 5 L.H.S. L.H.S. L.H.S. L.H.S. Sunfield L.H.S. L.+f.S. Woodland L.H.S. L.H.S. L.H.S. L.H.S. Clark Eggers Crook McMillen Mosteller Rupp L.O. Vet. Raffler Bosworth— First Heinze Steward $18. $18. $18. $16. 6:15-9:45 6:15-9:45 6:15-9:45 7:00-9:00 pm pm pm pm Sept. 15 Sept. 15 Sept. 15 Oct. 6 L.H.S. L.H.S. L.H.S. L.H.S. Matthews Thomas Staff Droste $11. $4. $4; $16.50 $11. $11. $20. couple $10. single $18. couple $10. single $9. 7:00-9:00 7:00-9:00 7:00-9:00 6:30-9:30 7:00-9:00 7:00-9:00 7:00-9:00 pm pm pm pm pm pm pm Oct. Oct. Oct. Oct. Oct. Oct. Oct: LENGTH FEE 9 wks. 9 wks. 9 wks. 9 wks. 9 wks. 9 wks. 1 night 8 wks. 8 wks. 8 wks. 8 wks. 8 wks. TIME Monday * Adult Health & CPR ’Am. Government *011 & Water Painting ’Reading Improvement ’Welding •Typing Care of Family Pets Dog Obedience Still Life on Wood Quilting Meat Identification Speed Reading Tuesday * Math-thru Algebra 9 wks. ‘Energy 9 wks. * Literature thru Movies 9 wks. Basic Computer 8 wks. Who Ami A What Doi Want To Do About It 6 wks. Organized Housewife 2 wks. How To Save During Inflatkm2 wks. Basic Photography 6 wks. The Total Woman 6 wks. Arthritis, aitt Cum 6 wks. LaMaze 8 wks. Ballroom Dance 8 wks. Homemade Bread 3 wks. L.H.S. 6 6 L.H.S. L.H.S. 20 6 Mdrn. Photo. L.H.S. 6 6 L.H;S. 6 L.H.S. 9:00-10:00 pm Sept. 8 7:00-10:00 pm Nov. 3 W. Elem. L.H.S. Gillette Barnum Barnum VanVIick Kantner Arth. Fnd. Benedict Meade Enz Wednesday ’American History 9 wks. ’Writing Workshop 9 wks. ’Auto Mechanics 9 wks. ’Welding 9 wks. Racquetball, Beg. 8 wks. Racquetball, Beg. 8 wks. ’Cons./Family Management8 wks. $18. 6:15-9:45 $18. 6:15-9:45 $18. 6:15-9:45 pm $18. 6:15-9:45 pm $18. incl. court 9:30-10:30 am $18. 10:45-11:45 am 6:15-9:45 pm $18. Sept. 16 Sept. 16 Sept. 16 Sept. 16 Oct. 7 Oct. 7 Sept. 15 L.H.S. L.H.S. L.H.S. Sunfield Bill’s Gym Bill’s Gym L.H.S. Kimble Nash Merchant Mosteller Allen Allen Brown $18. 6:15-9:45 pm $18. + supplies 6:15-9:45 pm $18. 6:15-9:45 pm $18. 6:15-9:45 pm $18. 6:15-9:45 pm $18. 6:15-9:45 pm $4.50 7:00-9:00 pm $1.50 7:00-9:00. pm $8. 7:00-9:00 pm 8:30-12 noon $18. Sept. 17 Sept. 17 Sept. 17 Sept. 17 Sept. 17 Sept. 17 Nov. 5 Oct. 29 Oct. 8 Sept. 14 15-16-17 L.H.S. L.H.S. L.H.S. L.H.S. L.H.S. L.H.S. L.H.S. L.H.S. Woodland L.O. Jr. High Hartzler Hilton Deardorff Barnum Conard McMillen Lind Lind Steward Yankle Thursday *GED Preparation 9 wks. ’Woodworking 9 wks. * Bookkeeping/Accounting 9 wks. ’Spanish! 9 wks. ’Small Engine Repair ' 9 wks. ’Reading & Social Studies 9 wks. Candy Making 3 wks. Micro-Wave Candy Making1 wk. Cross Stitchery 4 wks. ’Independent Study 9 wks. REGISTRATION: Call Lakewood Community Education to pre-register ... 374-8897.Those wishing to earn a diploma can come in during the day or call for an appointment for evenings? ★ STORY &POWER HOUR-db- LOCATION LENGTH FEE TIME STARTS DAY INSTRUCTOR 10 wks. 10 wks. 10 wks. 10 wks. $12.00 $12.00 $12.00 $12.00 9:30-10:30 am 9:00-10:00 am 8:45*9:45 am 9:00-10:00 am Oct. Oct. Oct. Oct. 5 5 7 7 Mon. Mon. Wed. Wed. Richardson Pepper Hynes Hazel 10 wks. 10 wks. 10 wks. 10 wks. $12.00 $12.00 $12.00 $12.00 10:15-11:15 am 9:00-10:00 am 10:00-11:00 am 9:30-10:30 am Oct. Oct. Oct. Oct. 5 6 7 8 Mon. Tue. Wed. Thur. Pepper Hynes Hynes Richardson Story Hour West Elementary Clarksville Sunfield Woodland Power Hour Clarksville Sunfield Sunfield West Elementary To enroll for these classes please call offer September 1 at the following numbers: Lake Odessa, Ann Gillette, 374-7323; Woodland, 367-3375; Sunfield, 566-8110; Clarksville 693-2175. Please be sure and pre-enroll. * DANCE FIT NEW CLASSES — Della Meade Instructor Teresa Jones Norma Viele Auto-Owners Insurance LifeHomeCarBusiness 178 S. Main St., Vermontville Phone 517-726-0634 Woodland Woodland Clarksville Woodland Woodland Woodland Woodland Sunfield 8 wks. 8 wks. 8 wks. ■ 8 wks. 8 Wks. 8 wks. 8 wks. 8 wks. $10.00 $10.00 $10.00 $10.00 $10.00 $10.00 $10.00 $10.00 8:15-9:15 am 4:15-5:15 am 8:45-9:45 am 3:00-4:00 pm 4:00-5:00 pm -8:15-9:15am 4:45-5:45 pm 6:15-7:1,5 pm < Please call Community Education office to register - Sunfield call Sept. 7 Sept. 7 Sept. 8 Sept.8 Sept. 8 Sept. 9 Sept. 9 Sep!. 10 $66-8110. Mon. Mon. Tue. Tue. Tue. Wed. Wed. Thur Dance Fit, Dance Fit, Dance Fit, Dance Fit, Dance Fit, Dance Fit, Dance Fit, Dance Fit, Beg. Beq. Beg. Beg.’ Beq. Beq. Beq. Beg. FORMER DANCE FIT STUDENTS: Students who were in Dance Fit classes last /ear should call Della place ofyour class. Sunfield student; should call Marcia Lake at 566-8484 Meade at 367-7265 for the time and �The Mople Valley News, Nashville, Tuesday, September 1,1961 — Page 11 From our readers: TO THE EDITOR: On August 17, thd Maple Valley School Board held a special meeting to aiscuss the busing situation for the upcoming school year at Maple Valley. As many parents are aware off he proposed busing WILLIAM ECKSTROM Superintendent DARYL HARTZLER Director program for this year would mean that most students at Maple Valley would be walking up to a mile to ride the bus. There would not be any transfer busing between Kellogg School and Fuller St. School. The country buses would only run the north and south roads and stop only at the crossroad intersections to pick up students. The approximately one hundred concerned parents at the special board meeting expressed fears for the safety of their children being exposed to traffic on snow and Ice covered roads with no place to walk but in the road and in the winter time the children will be walking in the dark to be picked up. There is also the ever present fear of having one’s child abducted while walking the roadway. The Maple Valley School Board agreeded with the parents about their fears, but stated that without the passage o.f the tran­ sportation millage, it is impossible to provide the standard of busing that the PAT FISHER, Co-ordinator All classes below preceded "by an asterisk(*) are Adult High School credit classes for students earning a high school LOIS DICKINSON, Co-ordinator diploma. These classes are FREE to those working Enrichment Program ^or their r their diploma. diploma. ★ GYMNASTICS 8 wks. $20.00 Sept. 15 6:30-8:30 pm H.S. 8 wks. $30.00 6:30-8:30 pm Sept. 17 H.S. (1 ’/z hour additional session to be arranged each week) Nesbet Nesbet 8 wks. 8 wks. 8 wks. 8 wks. 8 wks. 8 wks, 8 wks. Staff Staff Staff Staff Staff Staff Staff Saturday Intermediate Boys Gym, Beg. Pre-School Girls Gym, Beg. Pre-School Girls Gym, Beg. Girls Gym, Beg. $16.50 $13.00 $ 9.00 $13.00 $ 9.00 $13.00 $13.00 9:00-10:30 am 10:30-11:30 am 10:30-11:00 am 11:00-12 noon 11:30-12 noon 12:30-1:30 pm 1:30-2:30 pm Oct. 10 Oct. 10 Oct. 10" Oct. Oct. Oct. Oct. 10 10 10 10 H.S. H.S. H.S. H.S. H.S. H.S. H.S. ★ WOMEN’S VOLLEYBALL Managers meeting Sept. 9 at 8:00 on the H.S. Conference Room. Deadline to have teams in is Sept. 11th. League starts Sept. 16th. Roster sheets and rules picked up at manager's meetings. Fee to be established at manager's meetings. * UP-COMING TOURS: The Community Education office has scheduled some tours. If you are interested in more information, please call the Community Education office at 374-8897 or Orpha Enz at 367-3917. 1981 TOURS October 5 November 6 ... November 7 December 11 December 12 .. December 13 .. Mun « 1982TOURS Color Tour Jack Miner-Wild Geese Sanctuary Chicago (Woodfield Mall) Frankenmuth Christmas visit Living Christmas Tree - Troy, Mi. Living Christmas Tree W OH? iM? ty.ll tyl? tyll tyl? ty.ll tall tall Uli, LHi Ill UU IHi IM Hr h W tan* to * tai IK i Oil? 1» £ . oil .tyML^ Jan. or Feb..... Trip to Florida March 13 ... Detroit Shopping trip May 14, 15, 16, 17 Grand Ole Opry June 16 .......... Shipshewana August 5, 6, 7, 8 Red Bird Mission October 8, 9, 10 Bob Evans Farms November7, 8, 9, 10 . PTLClub, Charlotte, N.C. * LAKEWOOD-DAVENPORT ADVANCE STUDY CLASSES ★ Winter Term: seventeen weeks - begins 1 -25-82 Fall Term: seventeen weeks - begins 9-14-81 IK IMm M tfitplh WiGjuft UH In Monday ... 6:15 p.m. to9:45 p.m. Mathematics 131 (Business Mathematics) Marketing 205 Principles of Retailing 4 cr. 4 cr. Monday ... 6:15 p.m. to 9:45 p<m. Mathematics 135 (Intro, to College Algebra) General Education 110 (Employment Skills) Tuesday Social Science 121 (General Psychology) 4 cr. Tuesday Social Science 201 (Political Science) Wednesday Data Processing 101 (Introduction to D.P.) 4 cr. Wednesday Computer Science (Basic) Thursday MGT. 141 (Introduction to Business) General Education 110 (Employment Skills) Thursday 4 cr. Economics 101 (Personal Finance) 4 cr. 2cr. Saturday ... 8:30 a.m. to 12 noon Typewriting I (Sec. 161) Communications III (College English I) 4 cr. 4 cr. 4 cr, Saturday Typewriting Communications 114 (Interperson Comm.) Also classes in Emergency Medical Treatment, Banking, Accounting, Business, and Secretarial Training scheduled at a later date. ★ MAPLE VALLEY FALL ADULT CREDIT CLASSES * 5W# CLASS LENGTH TIME STARTS 17 wks. 17 wks. 17 wks. 17 wks. 17 wks. 17 wks. 17 wks. 6:30-10:00 pm 6:30-10:00 pm 6:30-10:00 pm 6:30-10:00 pm 6:30-10:00 pm 9:00-12:30 1:00-4:30 pm Sept. Sept. Sept. Sept. Sept. Sept. Sept. LOCATION ®W* 010’ OttS Mon I# ftti Ikn W«LH* Wai »1 W» Ikn OilIWI**d H# Widf' O <5 6:30-10:00 pm 6:30-10:00 pm 6:30-10:00 pm 6:30-10:00 pm 6:30-10:00 pm 9:00-12:30 1: 00-4:30 pm Sept. Sept. Sept. Sept. Sept. Sept. Sept. 15 15 15 15 15 15 15 17 wks. 17 wks. 17 wks. 17 wks. 6:30-10:00 pm 6:30-10:00 pm 9:00-12:30 1: 00-4:30 pm Sept. Sept. Sept. Sept. 16 'M.V.H.S. M.V.H.S. 16 Mead-O-Acres 16 Mead-O-Acres 16 17 wks. 17 wks. 17 wks. 17 wks. 17 wks. 17 wks. 17 wks: 6:30-10:00 pm 6:30-10:00 pm 6:30-10:00 pm 6:30-10:00 pm 6:30-10:00 pm 9:00-12:30 1:00-4:00 pm Sept. Sept. Sept. Sept. Sept. Sept. Sept. 17 17 17 17 17 17 17 Thursday wW1 14Jjjw £14 iJF iJ IK' Accounting U.S. History English Science Independent Studies Math Reading M.V.H.S. M.V.H.S. M.V.H.S. M.V.H.$. M.V.H.S. Mead-O-Acres Mead-O-Acres 17 wks. 17 wks. 17 wks. 17 wks. 17 wks. 17 wks. 17 Wks. Wednesday ^Independent Studies GED Prep Independent Studies GED Prep M.V.H.S? M.V.H.S. M.V.H.S'. M.V.H.S. M.V.H.S. Mead-O-Acres Mead-O-Acres FOR ALL CLASSES... If you are the instrument might be used as a weapon.' Laws — we’ve got enough of them. Why can’t we use the laws we now have. If the people in position to use those laws are failing to enforce them, let’s replace them. Why not use your lime, money and talent in that area, and I’ll support your efforts. Sincerely, Ron Grider Vermontville BARRY COUNTY EXTENSION SERVICE CALENDAR of EVENTS September p 1 - Barry y County y Row Crop p Tour,, 9 a.m., .., starts at Jim Habeggar farm, 12177 Green Lake Road, Middleville. September 9 - 4-H Horse Leaders meeting, 6:30 p.m., Marry Ellen Goggins, 609 E. Woodlawn, Hastings; Potluck and election of officers. September 10 - Rally Day and Lesson Day for MAEH, 9 a.m. to 2:30 p.m., Community Building, fairgrounds, Hastings. September 12 - Barry County Fall Fun Match-Goat Show, 9 a.m., Fairgrounds, Hastings. September 14 - 4-H Advisory Council faceting, 7 p.m., Ex­ tension Office, Hastings. September 17 - Extension Program Planning Meeting, open to the general public, Hastings High School Auditorium, 7:30 p.m. September 18-20 - 4-H Challenge Basic Leader Certification Orientation Workshop, Kettunen Center. September 18-20 - State 4-H Competitive Trail Ride, Higgins Lake area.' September 21 - Livestock Banquet, 7 p.m., Community Building, Fairgrounds, Hastings. September 25-26 - Barry County Competitive Trail Ride, Yankee Springs 'Horseman’s Camp. September 29, 30 and October 1 - Farm Progress Show, Brimfield, Illinois. Maple Valley Athletic Boosters RENT A MOTOR HOME: BINGO By day or week. Have campers also. $100 deposit will hold for your date. Call Meek’s Vacation Rental, 945­ 9101, Hastings. (9-29) MAPLEWOOD SCHOOL Vermontville THURSDAYS ...7:00 p.m. Early Birds ... 6:30 p.m. OLD FASHIONED 1 without a diploma or if you are under 20 years of age with a Tuesday Math Art Reading Improvement Government Independent Studies Government English 14 14 14 14 14 14 14 Dear Mr. Shields (who wrote a -recent letter regarding handgun control): I am sure you’ve read the bumper sticker “Only the Crooks Will Have Guns”. Or, do you expect that they’ll turn their guns in like all other citizens? Why not spend your time and talent at the roots of the problem. Not at the instrument. The gun, knife, club, car or whatever FEE Monday Government English Typing Biology Independent Studies U.S. History Community Service more on your taxes. This is for your township taxes only. In other words, for every $1,000 evaluation you will pay $1.40 more in taxes. What a small price to pay for the security of our children. Many parents will be spending much more than that on gas to transport their cildren safely to school rather than have their -children face the risks in­ volved in walking a mile plus to meet the bus. The passage of the tran­ sportation millage is im­ portant and I feel that our children are worth every penny spent transporting them safely'to school. Tim Smith 0----- TO THE EDITOR: Tuesday Advanced Team parents feel is necessary for the safety of their children. After much discussion the Board of Educaiton agreed to present another millage proposal to the Maple Valley School District for tran­ sportation only. In the meantime, the board agreed to maintain the previous bus schedule which will be operated on a deficit basis. In the event that the next millage proposal shall fail, then the above mentioned bus schedule shall be put into effect. The millage proposal will be for 1.4 mills or possibly a little more. This means that if your assessed evaluation is $10,000, you will- pay $14 diploma, the classes are at no charge. For all others the fee is $30.00. M.V.H.S. M.V.H.S. M.V.H.S. M.V.H.S. M.V.H.S.Mead-O-Acres Mead-O-Acres REGISTRATION: 5 it Come fo the Maple Valley Adult Education office at the high school to register. Cal..l ,1-517-852-9OO2,7K you have questions. This is the year when good things begin. home value days |S±CRx I iSll Now thru Se1pt. 12 . If you dipl not receive your flyer in the Maple Valley News, stop in and pick one up in our store for ... SUPER VALUES!! )} U jJ ASHVILLE [A H HARDWARE sporting inc. 105 N. MAIN STREET NASHVILLE PHONE 852-0713 �The Maple Valley News, Nashville, Tuesday, September 1, 1981 — Page 12 Zemke-Caudell wed in Vermontville Kimberly Jo Zemke and of Sutton’s Bay officiating. The bride wore a Kelvin LeRoy Caudell were united in marriage on July traditional style wedding 18, 1981 at the First gown of organza trimmed in Congregational Church in chantilly lace. She wore a matching waltz length veil Vermontville. scattered roses Kim is the daughter of Mr. with and Mrs. Edward Zemke of throughout and carried her Vermontville and Kelvin is grandmother’s Bible topped the son of Mr. and Mrs. John with white sweetheart roses, Bergman of Novi and the greenery, and accented with late Mr. LeRoy Caudell. The steph anotis. Mrs. Robyn Todd, friend ceremony, written by the couple, took place at 5 p.m., of the bride, was matron of with the Rev. David Fleming honor, and bridesmaids were Miss Nancy Gulick and Miss Trudy Rathburn, friends of the bride, and Mrs. Dianne Hopkins, sister of the groom. Jim Tisdale, friend of the groom, served as best man. John Schurman, friend of the groom; Jeff Zemke, brother of the bride; and Bob Hopkins, brother-in-law of the groom; served as groomsmen and ushers. Eric Bergman, brother of the groom, handed out programs. Music was provided by Mrs. Audrey Ommen and Mrs. Norma Viele. Mr. and Mrs. Stanley Venton and Mr. and Mrs. Merle Martin acted as hosts and hostesses. Vickie and Nancy Wylin, Cheryl Kane, Tammy Wolff, Michelle Rux and Kathy Schmidt were the servers. a Following buffet reception and dance at theh American Legion Hall in Charlotte, the newlyweds honeymooned in Bermuda. The Caudells now reside at 311 Northwest Apartments, Mt. Pleasant. The Township of Vermontville, Ml. will be accepting sealed bids for purchasing and installation of a... MONITOR COMMUNICATION SYSTEM ... for dispatching ambulance and fire services. For specifications, write: Janice Baker, Township Clerk 470 East Main Street, Vermontville, Ml. 49096 All bids shall be submitted by 12:00 a.m. Wed­ nesday, Sept. 23,1981. Bids will be opened at the regular township meeting, Thursday, Sept. 24, 1981. The Township of Vermontville re­ serves all rights to accept or reject any or all bids. Maple Valley Athletic Boosters to hold auction Plans are underway to hold an auction, sponsored* by the Maple Valley Athletic Boosters, on Tuesday, September 29, 6:30 p.m., at Ken Furlong’s buiding (formerly the Variety Store) on South Main Street in Vermontville. • Stanton auctioneers will be doing the calling. Donations are urgently needed to make Look your best when you head. 3 ^bcktojichooj KEN Call today for your hair appointment! PH. 948*8767 Introductory Special: EAR PIERCING MILLIE JILL Available daily by appointment. INCLUDES: STONE or SOLID EARRINGS with V VfXl fVl fVl C SURGICAL STEEL POSTS 1ST ANNIVERSARY... MANICURING SPECIAL JESSIE Help BOBBIE celebrate her 1st year with Razor's Edge — MANICURES PEDICURES $1250 SCULPTURED MAUREEN NAILS $2800 NEW CUSTOMERS ONLY! Bring a friend and the <4* o* nn second set is only All done by a LICENSED MANICURIST 22 SYLVIA OPEN: Monday through Friday and Evening Appointments Available! REDKEN DI 1® COMPLETE HAIRCARE: •STYLING •COLORING JUDY FORMU AIEO ESPECIALLY •PERMANENTS mens hnr •FROSTING •FACIALS HAIRDESIGNERS Shops also on ... 28th Street and ... 44th Street and ... 4 Mile BOBBIE World record set? Road in Grand Rapids. M.V. volunteers to receive athletic worker's pass- Twenty-four Cub Scouts An athletic pass will be clude football, girls junior and parents from Pack 3176 loaded over 11-tons of made available to anyone in varsity, varsity and jr. high newspaper by hand into a the Maple Valley district basketball, boys junior semi-trailer in one-hour and who volunteers his or her varsity, varsity, freshman 30-minutes last Wednesday. services to work at four and jr’. high basketball, athletic events. This pass volleyball, wrestling and will allow the holder to enter track. all athletic events free of Anyone interested in NEEDED: Live-in com­ charge for the 1981-82 school volunteering should contact panion, for lady. Picture year. Larry Lenz (852-9275) or window, 4’x6’, 945-5464. Volunteer workers are Tom Joostberns (726-0537). GARAGE SALE: Small aloe needed to serve as ticket plants, books and misc. 1 day sellers, sco'rebook and only. Friday, September 4, 9 scoreboard operators, in­ til ? 207 N. State sf., Nash­ dividuals to work on the ville. chains for football and timers for track meets. ATTENTION SPORTS Sports where these types of FANS! there will be an alumni football game positions are available inSaturday, Sept. 26„ at 7 p.m. at the Maple Valley athletic field in Nashville. Odd years vs. even years. Plan to at­ Your dependable drillers in Eaton & Barry Counties tend now. All proceeds will OFFERING COMPLETE ... WATER WELL go to the Maple Valley Athletic Boosters toward DRILLING and PUMP SERVICE supporting the 1981-82 RESIDENTIAL — COMMERCIAL & FARM athletic program. Adults (We service submersible pumps) $2.00; children $1.00. GRAVEL WELLS CHILD CARE: In my quiet A SPECIALTY country home, between Nashville and Vermontville. Playmates and many varied 726-0088 activities; Ph. 726-0029, WE VE GOT THE ABILITY, THE EXPERIENCE AND THE Vermontville. EQUIPMENT TO SERVE YOU BEST I Action - Ads Phone 945-9554 for ACTION­ WANT-ADS EWING WELL DRILLING CARD OF THANKS To the various persons who so generously designated that portions of the United Fund contributions be returned to our local United drive. The names have not been sent to me; but you know whom you are! These contributions surely helped to “put us over the top”. Those of you that work in Hastings, Battle Creekand Lansing, thank you so much! Gratefully yours, Geneva Brumm, Treasurer Nashville Area United Fund IN MEMORY In loving memory of our dear husband, father and grandfather, Robert R. Fueri, Sr., who left us one year ago, September 5, 1980. Beautiful memories silently kept. Of one we loved, and will never forget.' •HIGHLIGHTING 112 E. Court St., Hastings Phone (616)948-8767 the auction a success. All dona-tions, excepting clothing, will be gratefully accepted. Call 726-0681 or 726-0537, as to drop off location. All proceeds will go to the funding of the 1981-82 sports season. Lovingly remembered and so deeply mised by, his wife, Marcella and Family SEPTIC TANK CLEANING: Approved by Michigan Department of Health. Call Menzo Howe, Charlotte. Phone 543-0173. (tfn) 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 UKE Trowbridge Service 130 S. Main St., Vermontv I’e - Ph 726-0569 �The Mople Volley News, Nashville, Tuesday, September 1,1961 — Page 13 NOTICE of PUBLIC HEARING on the Tentative Eaton Co. land Development Code Notice is hereby given, pursuant to Section 9 of Act 183 of the Public Acts of 1943,,asamene,t o as amended, that atte the Eaton aton County ounty Planning annng Commission ommssonw will con­ duct a public hearing on September 9, 1981, at 7:30 p.m. in the Board of Commissioners Room at 1045 Independence Boulevard, Charlotte, Mi., for the purpose of considering the adoption of an Ordinance as summarized below: (HaMla. »*U> b. USl 01 ACTIV1TV >-*■» MVKLOrHDVT DISTlICn The complete text and maps of the Tentative Eaton County Land Development Code may be examined be­ tween the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday, except September 7, 1981 (Labor Day), at the Eaton County Planning Department, in Room 108, 1045 Indepen­ dence Boulevard, Charlotte, Michigan and the Vermont­ ville Village Library, 120 E. First Street, Vermontville, Michigan, Tuesday through Saturday 12:00 p.m. to 5:00 LECZMD LIMITED AGRICULTURAL LXWWN GENERAL RESIDENTIAL ammn COMRCIAL INDUSTRIAL vtar jntyille RESOURCE CONSERVATION ItutIon Wlthou DEVnOFHFWTsiAXUARns rot principal, buildings, amp structures Mfaifaillgifofcl goc TABLE A ■ms MB IKaMSti LIMITED AGRICULTURAL ANU RESOURCE CONSERVATION (iainun let dRcT feet era vlnlwum let i.m tn in.rn SINGLE FANILT DWELLINGS 110 CENTRAL HESWEXTIAL 2-4 FAMILT 5 OR (ORE FANILT BUILDINGS BUILDINGS AND GROUP HOUSING 100 iOOs •0b 100 lliOOOa par dwelling eatt I.OOOf par dwelling unit >1.100 11.100 10.000a 15.000b 50 50 40a 15b 40 10 50 » lleiM a 14a ard depth .La 7f.a4at 20 20 ISa 10b 20 laalnun 201 20t 251a 25b 251. tlnlnun lotbacb free reed R/V 7.7.4 UiIm fro at r eLaar yfaaart ■enytb : overate iialnua f leer 720d 720d 720e 400f COHtERClAL 200 4,000 per dwellLi* iwustiial 100 iUR 200 10,000 15,000b 41,510 M n< IS pursuant to Sectlea 10 50 purauaat te Sacilea 14,12,2,C 25c 10 50T 501 40 woe i«oara faat ■war facilities Restaurant and Tawara Without Drive Through Service Pereonal Service Batabliahaeat Planned Unit Developnent CUP Temporary Housing (Nobile Homs) CUP Printing aad Publishing Pleat Private Uee Airport BOA Shopping Center and Shopping Nall SPA SPA cur Single Paaily Ihrallinge Private Noa-coaMrcial Recrnational Facilities Owned and Operated by a Creep ef Property Omer a Solid Haaco Disposal Facility cor CUP cur cur CUP irt cur Public and Private Non Cwsrcial Park Sceca Licensed Raaidaatlal Facility Mllr 8" Allert SPA CUP Surface Mining r overwent Facility SPA CUP CUP Trucks aad Bail Freight Terminal V Parking Carage L CUP Race Track CUP CUP Rsfinera and Power Generating Plant Religioue Knatitution Research and Developwnt latabliohaaat Veterinary Hospital, Clinic, and Indoor Leans 1 CUP CUP CUP (SPA) (mi SPA Wholesale Trade Bualneaa without the Storage of Flanaablo Liquids Stood Product Procfsaieg Facility SPA �The Maple Valley New», Nashville, Tuesday, September 1,1981 — Page 14 Shaffers celebrate 40th at open house Tomato acidity no problem in Michigan As tomatoes begin the spot isn’t enough, Lackey the acid taste. Some people urge adding ripening, home gardeners points out, because the usually start asking organisms that cause the rot either lemon juice or citric questions about tomato have already worked some acid to tomatoes before acidity and safe home chemical changes ’ in the canning them to raise the level. Extension tomato that probably acid canning. Carolyn Lackey, Michigan reduced the acid level in the specialists at MSU say that adding acid can do no harm, State University Extension fruit. food and nutrition specialist, If you have tomatoes that but that, except possibly for says fruits, pickled foods and are overripe or imperfect, a few Varieties, it is not tomatoes are generally acid cut away and discard any necessary or even recom­ enough to be processed or bad spots and. freeze the mended. There is evidence canned using the hot water fruits or use them to make that certain varieties of available in bath method. The acidity in ketchup, chili sauce or tomatoes these foods prohibits the barbecue sauce. All of these Michigan — especially Ace, growth of the products contain a large Ace 55 VF, Cal Ace and microorganism that causes amount of vinegar, which Garden State — are botulism, she explains. will raise the acidity of the sometimes undesirably low in acidity. Although the risk Vegetables, on the other finished produt. Extension hand, have a higher pH — Yellow, orange, white and is minimal, that is, are lower in acidity patio tomatoes, which are specialists suggest adding — and need to be processed often described in seed acid when canning one of in a pressure canner that can catalogs as' “low-acid,” these varieties. Generally, raise the temperature to 240 should not be singled out as however, there is really no great riskjrf high pH when degrees F, the temperature potentially dangerous to can. necessary to kill the spores Yellow or patio varieties, canning , one of these of the botulism organism. Lackey says, generally varieties. Generally, All tomatoes, Lackey says, contain the same acid level however, there is really no The “Lion Pass” is on sale vary in acidity, but tomato as regular tomatoes. They great risk of high pH when and will admit the holder to varieties commonly grown may taste less acid then the canning' properly selected, tomatoes all home fall sports ac­ in Michigan are sufficiently standard red varieties Michigan-grown approved canning tivities. The adult season acid for safe water bath because of higher sugar by canning — unless they are methods. content that tends tojnask ticket cost $14.00 and the overripe or damaged. student season ticket will be The acidity of tomatoes $8.00. decreases as they ripen,’ The “Lion Pass” may be Lackey explains. If tomatoes purchased in the main office have started getting soft or at the high school. If there mushy, do not can them. are any questions regarding Also avoid canning the pass, contact Larry Lenz tomatoes showing signs of at 852-9275. spoilage — brown or black spots, sunken spots, rotten New officers and directors developed at the first areas or mold. Discard the whole tomato. Cutting away of the Nashville Lions Club business meeting to be held for 1981-82 held their first at 7 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 8 at meeting last Tuesday the Castleton Township Hall. evening at the home of club (This meeting is being held secretary, Nelson Brumm. on Tuesday because of Labor Lions President Norman Day falling on the regular Stanton said he feels that the meeting night). good attendance and the Future plans of the club interest of those present is a call for a 7 p.m. Monday, A special Maple Valley Athletic Boosters meeting good indication of another Sept. 21 potluck dinner active year for the club. meeting with the ladies will be held at 6:30 p.m. The program and service attending at the Nashville Wednesday, Sept. 9 at the activities for the coming United Methodist Church. junior-senior high school. The athletic program at year will be explored and Maple Valley has been reinstated in full and the Athletic Boosters have Women’s bowling starts — agreed to withstand all The Thurs. Morning for new bowling teams. If expenses of the program Women’s League will begin anyone is interested, please during the 1981-82 season. Booster vice president Sept. 3 at 9:30 a.m. Women phone Peggy Fisher, 726­ Tom Joostberns said there are asked to arrive 20 0366; Linda Tilley, 852-1789; are several thousand dollars minutes early for a brief or The Hastings Bowl, 945­ to be reaised. A number of meeting. There are openings 3184. (9-1) projects have been planned including a car wash, alumni football game, auction, bingo at the Harvest Festival, and raffle. / “The athletic program is vital to our children and community. With the sup­ port of everyone, this Thursday, Sept. 3- 7:30 p.m. Horse Quiz Bowl, Kardel Hall, program will be a succes. Charlotte Fairgrounds. The school season is here Tuesday, Sept. 8 - 8:00 p.m. 4-H Council, Kardel Hall, and fund raising projects Charlotte Fairgrounds. must begin. ’ Thursday, Sept. 10 - 7:30 p.m. 4-H Horse Developmental “We need your help, so Committee, Kardel Hall, Charlotte Fairgrounds. please attend this meeting. Monday, Sept. 14-7:30 p.m. 4-H Small Animal Association Don’t let our children down. Board Meeting, Extension Office, 126 N. Bostwick, Just a few can not do it all,” said Joostberns. Students Charlotte. also are welcome to attend Monday, Sept. 14-8 p.m. 4-H Personal Appearance Leaders Meeting, Kardel Hall, Charlotte Fairgrounds. the boosters’ meeting. Thursday, Sept. 17 - 6-9 p.m. Cooperative Extension “Beef Extravaganza”, 4-H Building, Charlotte Fairgrounds. For reservations, call Anna Mae Conley, 543-4784, by September Help your M.V. 9. Monday, Sept. 21-7:30 p.m. Eaton County 4-H Fairboard football team! meeting, Fair Office, Charlotte. The Maple Valley varsity “Cooperative Extension Service programs are open to all football team is looking for without regard to race, color, national origin or sex.” interested individuals to help the team in several volun­ tary capacities. The most important job is for qualified individuals to scout the opponents. Also needed are I individuals who would like to operate the video tape M-66 and State Road (5 machine to film all games; OPEN: Thursday, Friday & Saturday 10-6 and statisticians to help keep ' J statistics for all games. Sunday 1 to 6 S If you are intersted in helping your football team in If we haven't got it — keep any of these positions, please contact Dan Wa'tson at 852­ checking, we'll probably have 1631 or 852-9275. The couple have one daughter, Mrs. Gary (Sue) Becraft, and two grand­ children, Carleen and Lentz. The Shaffers were married September 13,1941 in Bryan, Ohio. Mrs. Shaffer is the former Dorothy Raymond. Raymond is employed by the Charlotte Chair Co. Dorothy is manger of the Vermontville branch of Michigan National Bank. The couple have requested no gifts, please, but a card would be nice to help remember the friends and relatives who shared their special day with them. Lion fall season athletic pass now available JAZZERCISE Dance Fitness Program MAPLE VALLEY SENIOR HIGH CAFETERIA Monday & Wednesday 6:10 P.M. *16.00 for 4 weeks Begins... SEPT. 14 For more Information... 1(517) 627-4911 Mr. and Mrs. Raymond Shaffer of Vermontville will be honored guests at a 40th wedding anniversary open house Sunday, September 13, from 2-5 p.m., given by their daughter and family at .their home at 5723 Lamie Hwy., Charlotte (four miles east of Vermontville on Ver­ montville Hwy. to Bradley Rd., one mile south to Lamie Hwy., one-quarter mile east). wt/ate TO VISIT OUR Nashville Lions Club new board holds first meeting Boosters need you at special meeting Sept. 9 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. EATON COUNTY FARM AND HOME CALENDAR Country Corners FLEAMARKET reiuinier 1952 N. Broadway, Hastings, Michigan 49058 ? PHONE 945-9554 (Area Code 616) X j it... eventually! Phone 852-1945 �we we Ci Ci The Maple Valley News. Nashville. Tuesday. September 1.1961 — Page 15 Nashville Village Council — MINUTES OF REGULAR MEETING — *t5{\'*iS! *t5\'*iS! *t5{\'*iS S<>a?W'S . N •SW$ SW$ *&&& >;$$& ■S?» sSj sSSSS sjsift ShN i^SjSs {$&$ %i|N$ The regular meeting of the Nashville Village Coun­ cil held August 13, 1981 at 7:00 p.m. at the Community Center in Nashville was called to order by President Harold Christiansen. Present, Babcock, Tobias, Hughes, Frith, Rizor and Fueri. The minutes of the last regular meeting were read and approved. Correspondence was read by the Clerk. Letter was read from EPA, Richard Hinshon regarding Minority Business Enterprise. A letter was read from Village Attorney David Dim­ mers regarding garbage collection. Also letter was read from Rick Horton’s Attorney regarding garbage collection. Village Clerk to make appointment with Attorney Dick Wendt and Robert Fueri, John Hughes, and Village Clerk to meet with him to get answers on the following questions. 1. Whether or not our ordinance grants us the power to enter into a contract with one vendor. 2. Can we license more than one vendor according to our ordinance No. 1-22-81. 3. Is our contract an exclusive contract and what are the penalties of breaking our contract. The following bills were presented and motion by Tobias, supported by Hughes that they be allowed and orders drawn on Treasurer for the same. All ayes. Motion carried. BINERAL OARACE ANO EQUIPMENT Michigan Bell.................... 81.27 Con*. Power (office)....... 99.91 Con*. Power (st. light*.) .958.40 Con*. Power (Community Center) ... 14.71 Cadillac Overall Supply...... 5.65 Castleton Town«hlp 141.28 Corf* Market*, Inc.............. 6.47 Carl'* Market*, Inc. (CommunityCenter) ...16.85 The Reminder..................... 45.10 Charlotte Shopping Guide 21.90 Maple Valley New 107.09 The Hecker Agency.......... 14.00 Municipal Treo*. A**oc. .. 10.00 American Banker* Lif 151.00 Blue Cro**/Blue Shield .. 626.14 Lion* Club........................... 32.00 Doubleday Bro*. 8 Co ....... 60.41 Maple Valle lley Concrete .. 585.55 Envelope Sale* Co............. 71.69 Michigan Boll.................. .37.55 Consumer* Power............ 63.15 Kent Oil Company..... 629.77 Nashville Auto A Farm 207.42 Supply...................... Purity Cylinder........... ...68.00 Drummond Am. Corp..... 300.00 Power* Shell Service ..5.00 Nashville Hardware. .73.80 Farmer* Go* 8 011... 84.97 Envelope Sale* Co.... 20.25 MAJOR AMO LOCAL STREITS Carl'* Market* Inc................ 6.43 Sander* Sealing 8 Stripping, Inc......... ..40.00 St. Regli Paper Co.... 206.56 WATER ANO 8EWER Michigan Bell (Water) . .. 20.20 Michigan Bell (Sewer). .. 22.57 Con*. Power (Water).. . 320.37 Con*. Power (Sewer).. . 145.29 Nashville Hardware..... .201.14 Pleasant Telephone Answering Service... ..13.00 Layne Northern Co....... 336.00 Ellis A Ford..................... ..19.68 U.S. Postmaster........... ..75.06 Municipal Supplies....... ..16.91 Skedgell Well Drilling ... 228.90 Haviland Product 345.00 Municipal Supply........... 774.02 POLICE DEPARTMENT s. ItmMjiati mW iraiiMl|hi 'iita Ifihil MM worn Michigan Boll........... Simon Pharmacy....... General Electric ....... Nashville Hardware. .36.43 ...9.92 .13.20 9.72 pose of errecting a sign only. Ail ayes, motion carried. Motion by Tobias, supported by Fueri that we pay $300 to the Transfer Recylci ng Board. Yes, Babcock, Tobias, Hughes and Fueri. No, Rizor and Frith, motion carried. Horizon Cablevision was present to introduce their cablevision to us. Tom Frith, representing the Maple Valley Jaycees was present to ask permission to have a beer tent on September 18 and 19 in conjunction with the Harvest Festival. Motion by Rizor, supported by Hughes to give the Maple Valley Jaycees approval and use of back half of vacant lot beside Village Hall and permission to have a beer tent on September 18 and 19, during the Harvest Festival. All ayes, motion carried. Motion by Rizor, supported by Frith to pay $500 to the Nashville, Castleton, Maple Grove Ambulance Board. All ayes, motion carried. Motion by Hughes, supported by Tobias to adjourn. Meeting adjourned at 9:50 p.m. Harold Christiansen, President Date: August 27, 1981 Susan M. Corkwell, Clerk ft's eas turn those unwanted items into cash with an M.V. action ad 945-9554 Maple Valley Schools LUNCH MENU Monday. Sept. 7 Labor Day - No School. Tuesday. Sept. 8 Hot Dogs, Oven Fries, Peas and Peaches, Milk. Wednesday. Sept. 9 Lasagna, Green Beans, Pears, Peanut Butter Sandwich, Milk. Thursday, Sept. 10 Hot Ham ’n Cheese, Baked Beans, Pineapple, Milk. Friday, Sept. 11 Pizza, Peas, Fruit Cocktail, Milk. Obituary­ Sgt. Gene Koetje gave the Police Report for the month of July. John Hughes gave the Department of Public Works report for the month of July. Motion by Hughes, supported by Tobias to reallocate the revenue sharing funds balance of $3,349.00 as fol­ lows: $500.00 Ambulance Board; $500.00 Ambulance Board Contingency Fund; $1,200.00 Paving of Durkee St. south of Francis St.; $500.00 Transfer Recycling Board Contingency Fund; $649.00 Village Garage Maintenance. All ayes. Motion carried. Blds were opened on the 1972 Chevy pickup truck. "cUPTHfSand SAVETf Let Us Do The Dirty Work and You Can Have The Fun of Refinishing... THE FURNITURE STRIPPING BUSINESS 538 Sherman, Nashville ★ ★ ★ ★ Three bids were opened. Motion by Hughes, supported by Babcock to accept the bid of $202.00 for the 1972 Chevy pickup truck from Bob Fueri. Fueri abstained from vote. All ayes. Motion carried. Motion by Hughes, supported by Tobias to adopt partial pay estimate no. 6 on Contract no. 1, Collec­ tion, Dunigan Brothers job 56% COMPLETE. Amount earned $126,556.60, retained $7,593.39, retainage dif­ ference $20,668.16, amount owed $139,631.27. All ayes, motion carried. Motion by Hughes, supported by Fueri to adopt par­ tial pay estimate no. 5 on Contract no. 2 Lift Stations, Dunigan Brothers, job 71% complete. Amount earned $17,240.20, retained $1,206.81, retainage difference $1,042.00, amount owed $17,075.39. All ayes. Motion carried. Motion by Hughes, supported by Babcock to adopt partial pay est. no. 8 on Contract no. 3 Treatment, Normco Construction, job 60% complete. Amount earned $107,467.17, retained $8,597.37, amount owed $98,869.80. All ayes, motion carried. Motion by Hughes, supported by Tobias to apply to E.P.A., DN.R. and Fm. H.A. per 271 form no. 12 partial payment request no. 12 for a total of $217,751.00. All ayes, motion carried. Motion by Hughes, supported by Tobias to pay Wil­ liams & Works for engineering services for the month of June 30, 1981: Collection project no. 85676 $10,745.62, Treatment project no. 85677 and * 8 M project no. 85829 $6,247.40 and $80.89 for a total of $17,073.91. All ayes, motion carried. Motion by Fueri, supported by Frith to hold a public hearing on August 27, 1981 at 7:00 p.m. at the Com­ munity Center in Nashville for the purpose of rezoning the property located at 115 W. Cosgrove, owned by Darwin McIntyre, from R-1 to Commercial, for the pur- Stripping Refinishing Repair Regluing Hours: 10-5 Mon., Tues., Thurs., Fri., 9-1 Saturday Closed on Wednesday i Stuart and Elaine Southworth, Owners Phone (517) 852-0943 Violet (Feighner) We$t CHARTER ACCOUNT GLENDALE, ARIZ. - Mrs. Homer (Violet Feighner) West, 77, formerly of Nash­ ville', died Tuesday, August 25, 1981 in Glendale, Ariz. She was born on April 17, 1904, the daughter of Em­ mett and Amanda (Linsea) Feighner. She was raised on lhe family farm in Castleton District, northwest of Nash­ ville. Mrs. West is survived by one son, Hugh West, of Glendale, Ariz.; and two grandchildren. Funeral services were held Friday, August 28 from lhe Grimshaw Funeral Home of Phoenix, Arizona. maximum Vermontville resident to attend Olivet College Karen Denise Fender of Vermontville has been ad­ mitted to Olivet College, Olivet, Michigan for the fall of 1981. Karen is a graduate of Maple Valley High School and resides at 8328 Ver­ montville Highway, Ver­ montville. Ms. Fender plans to study Business Administration at Olivet. Hunter Safety classes offered at M.V. There will be a Hunter Safety Course offered at Maple Valley High School beginning tentatively the secondd week, k off September. S b This course is for 11 to 17 year olds. Please call the high school office at 852-9275 as soon as possible to register. interest checking NO MINIMUM BALANCE REQUIREMENT Free during our charter year ending 8/31/82*. No balance worries ... No extra account rela­ tionships required. No service charges. MAXIMUM INTEREST Maximum rate • Maximum yield. MAXIMUM CONVENIENCE Withdraw your funds anytime without penalty* *. Always open Teller machines. Free monthly statement with cancelled checks. FREE PRINTED CHECKS If you have another bank’s checks left over, bring them in and we will replace them with free printed SNB checks ... up to 200. •After this date the minimum will be only $388. • * NOW account deposits may be withdrawn at anytime, except when . written notice of intent is authorized per federal regulations. OPEN A CHARTER ACCOUNT NOW 11 SNB OFFICES TO SERVE YOU SNB yowt Aecwtity Mt! MEMBER FDIC �The Mople Volley New». No*hville, Tuetdoy, September 1. 1981 — Poqe 16 A BARRELFUL OF VALUES 517-726-0640 160 S. Main, Vermontville soanran stones PRICES EFFECTIVE THRU SEPTEMBER 5, 1981. QUANTITY RIGHTS RESERVED. USDA CHOICE Boneless BEEF CHUCK STEAK I ?169 Peasi Cola HYGRADES Braunsh weiger Stick Diet Pepsi or Mountian Dew BULK SMOKED OR POLISH Sausage DEPOSIT SLICED BACON *1.39 REGPORTTHICK STAR-KIST (IN OIL OR IN WATER) CHUNK LIGHT TUNA WT. "BULK" RED RIPE BREADED SMELT Indiana Watermelon LB. PILLSBURY FAMILY SIZE FUDGE EACH 22’Zj OZ. WT. BROWNIE MIX CLASSIC WHITE Paper Plates^?, RELISH 89' 10 OZ. NETWT. 59 CHOICE 16 OZ. WT. SCHAFERS LIMIT 1 AND $5.00 OR MORE PURCHASE. COUPON EXPIRES SEPTEMBER 5. 1981. CRISCO OIL 38 FL. OZ. BTL. LIMIT 1 AND $5.00 OR MORE PURCHASE COUPON EXPIRES SEPTEMBER 5. 1981. 24 0Z. LOAF BUTTER WHITE BREAD 8 PAK HAMBURGER OR HOT DOG FRESH BUNS COUNTRY FRESH 69' 99 69* 2 LB. (NEw’YORK STYLE) CAN 99' LASAGNA, BEEFARONI, SPAGHETTI & MEAT BALLS. ROLLER COASTERS. CHILI MAC CHEF BOY-AR-DEE SALE KRAFT VELVEETA Garlic Bread 2 LB. 99 89 VALASIC SWEET OR HOT DOG FOLGER'S COFFEE 89' 6Vj OZ. LB. 89‘ SPARTAN REGULAR HOT DOGS PKG. 89 c WhD JF LIMIT 1 AND $5.00 OR MORE PURCHASE COUPON EXPIRES SEPTEMBER 5. 1981 Charcoal Briquets LB BAG s249 LIMIT 1 AND $5.00 OR MORE PURCHASE. COUPON EXPIRES SEPTEMBER 5. 1981 � https://barrycountyhistoryportal.org/files/original/21/795/MapleValleyNews_1981-09-08.pdf 768c8802acf0a5f4a1a1f846e5ab0838 PDF Text Text Ha?,i'>9SP^ Lib^ry *'• ‘’9058 W«r 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. 10 - No. 14 - Tuesday, September 8, 1981 "Making good things happen Detroitbank and SNB Bank and Trust are joined SNB Bank and Trust located in Battle Creek, Michigan became a whollyowned subsidiary of DETTROITBANK Corporation at the close of business Mon­ day, August 31. Announcement of the completion of the affiliation was made by SNB president W. J. Bell at a press con­ ference in Battle Creek. During the conference, Battle Creek Mayor Floyd C. Oglesby presented the key to the city to DETROITBANK Corporation Chairman Donald R. .Mandich and, on behalf of the City 'Council, proclaimed September 1 DETROITBANK Corporation Day in Battle Creek. In accepting the key, Mandich said, “The Battle Creek rilarket has been important to our strategy for growth in western Michigan. We expect to strengthen considerably its ability to serve the community with an infusion of $1.5 million capital and the benefit of expertise in areas such as international banking, planning, - and marketing.” Also announced during the press conference was the election of Ronald J. Bieke as chairman of SNB Bank and Trust. Bieke is also chairman, president, and chief executive officer of DETROITBANK Cor­ poration subsidiary, In­ dustrial State Bank & Trust, Kalamazoo. In making the announcement, Eugene A. Miller, DETROITBANK president, pointed out that W. J. Bell will remain president and chief executive officer of SNB. According to Miller, “Making good things happen," Battle Creek Mayor Floyd Oslesby (second, left) presents the proclamation naming September 1st "Detroitbank Corporation Day" to (from left) Donald R. Mandich, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer DBC; W. James Bell, President and Chief Executive Officer SNB Bank and Trust; Eugene A. Miller, President DBC; and Ronald J. Bieke, Chairman and President, Industrial State Bank and Chairman SNB Bank and Trust. Final details set for "Harvest Festival With the Harvest Festival banner fluttering in the background, RRDC committee members and chairpersons complete final arrangements for Nashville's big event, Sept. 18-19. Discussing final preparations Friday were, front row, from left; Susan Corkwell, chairperson of the Harvest Queen contest; Linda Frith, RRDC secretary; and Larry Corkwell, RRDC president. Back row, from left: Pastor Don Roscoe, chairperson of the Harvest Run; Lowell McMillon and wife, Joan, cochairmen of the Talent Show; and Lois Elliston, RRDC board member. The street banner, hung last week, was designed and painted by Dale Ann Morawski. Entries are needed for the Friday evening talent show set for Nashville’s 1981 Harvest Festival celebartion, Sept. 18-19. As ‘‘zero” hour for the 2-day event nears, a planning session to iron put final details was held Thursday evening at the home of Larry Corkwell, president of the Riverside Recreational Development Corp., sponsors of the festival. The RRDC, a non-profit corporation of community volunteers, has sponsored the annual Nashville Har­ vest Festival since 1977 in an ongoing effort to raise funds for development of a recreational park on the banks of the Thornapple River, west of the business district. The tradition of staging a Nashville Harvest Festival dates back to 1909, and it has been sponsored by various community organizations over the years. Vocal, instrumental, dance and miscellaneous entertainment acts are needed for the 6:30 p.m. talent show, chaired by Lowell and Joan McMillon. The open-air performance will be held on a Maple Street stage. Midway through the show, at about 7:30 p.m., the identity of the 1981 Nashville Harvest Festival Queen, will be revealed and coronation will take place. All seven can­ didates for the royal post are expected to be on hand for the event. A 5 to 7 p.m. turkey dinner at the local United Methodist Church will open Friday’s events. A 7 p.m. Friday deadline has been set for entering harvest produce in a contest chaired by Ceylon Garlinger. Judging will be at 9 a.m. Saturday in the business district. Also at 9 a.m., at Maple Valley High Continued on page 3 “Drawing together the management of the two banks will enable them to coordinate their services to create an even greater impact on the Battle Qrek Kalamazoo markets. Although they remain separate entities, their close cooperation will certainly broaden the competitive scope of DETROITBANK Corporation making its banks a major force -in western Michigan banking.” During the press con­ ference it was also an­ nounced that Miller, Bieke and Gerald E. Brielmaier, senior vice president of Affiliated Bank Ad- m inistration for DETROITBANK Cor­ poration, were elected to the SNB Bank and Trust board effective today. In addition, board member Frederick M. Woodruff, Jr., an attorney with the Battle Creek office of the law firm of Dykema, Gossett, Spencer, Goodnow & Trigg, was appointed secretary of the board. SNB Bank and Trust, with 11 offices in the Battle Creek area including Nashville, had assets of $104 million as of June 3O.(The agreement to affiliate with DETROITBANK Corporation provides Continued on page 3 Folk Life Festival at Charlton ParkOld America comes alive at Charlton Park Village and Museum, Saturday and Sunday, September 12 and 13, when the park presents its eleventh 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. - 5 p.m. each day, will present the skills necessary 'for survival as well as those filling a creative need. Home crafts, ponting out the hardiness and resour­ cefulness of America’s pioneers will include bread baking, butter making, cider pressing, sausage stuffing, quilting and weaving. Blacksmithing, carpentry, ropemaking, wood sawing and buzzing, corn shelling and grinding and milk separating will be performed by hand and with the aid of gasoline engines. Other demonstrations will include beekeeping, dulcimer playing and chair caning. Arts and crafts represented will include handmade dolls, wooden rocking horses, wood car­ ving, macrame, portraits, dried flowers, ceramics, stuffed toys and dolls, country painting, handmade folk toys, metal working, leaded glass, china painting, knitting, cane-making, leather carving, sewing, Christmas ornaments, pottery, crocheting and rag rug mking. Also finger weaving will be taught to anyone who brings, small amounts of 2 colors of yarn and a stick. Loaves of homemade bread will be baked in the wood stove of the Bristol Inn; Other food favorites will be prepared for the visitors. An old-timer will be manufacturing “Moonshine” at the “Still in the Hills”. All buildings in the Charlton Park Village will be open throughout the festival including the museum, Lee School, Village Church, Bristol Inn, blacksmith shop, carpenter-cooper shop, machine shed, bank and office building, hardware store, general store and print Continued on page 5 �The Maple Valley New*, Nashville, Tuesday, September 8,1981 — Page 2 Nashville News It is a sad duty, indeed, to family, and graduated from report the tragic death high school there. While Tuesday of one of our very living here, Edna’s father faithful News readers and was employed at the old letter-friend, Mrs. Edna Nashville Co-op Creamery. (Knoll) Williams, 68, of East Because ofher interest in the Leroy. According to a Battle Memories series, last Creek Enquirer & News December we sent Mrs. report, Mrs. Williams died Williams a collection of when her car struck the back clippings of Memories of a van, which then hit the published prior to the time rear of an Athens school bus she became a News sub­ in Leroy Township. All three scriber. She was so ap­ vehicles were southbound on preciative of this, and shared M-66 when the bus stopped to the stories with her brother, pick up some children. There Karl of Dayton, Tenn., when were no other serious in­ he came to Michigaif for a Christmas visit. (An older juries. Although we had never had brother, Wayne, died in the pleasure of meeting Mrs.1 1972.) Mrs. Williams often Williams, she regularly wrote to tell us how she corresponded with us since looked forward to her weekly last fall, when she first News: “It is a warm received a subscription to welcome Memories. I could the Maple Valley News from* never begin to tell you how her cousin, Ada (Noyes) happy you make us and Dickinson of Florida. Edna many (others).” Of the News column, she was born in Maple Grove Township in 1913, the once wrote: “This letter daughter of Merrell and cannot begin to compare Grace (Greenfield) Knoll. with your letter of Nashville Thanks to Edna, we were News... it is so like reading a able to locate a source for letter. I just wanted you to our Memories story on her know how much I do enjoy relative, e'arly Nashville reading every line (of the aviator Claude Greenfield. paper)... the ads, and the Mrs. Williams also con- Vermontville News. So many tributed to our story on the memories and familiar Beigh School, which she names. It has made me very attended as a cihld. She later happy to receive it.” Edna moved to Bedford with herV never failed to close her Periodically, we hear that various national charities spend too much of our contri­ butions on management and too little on actual charity or research. A ’Wise Giving Guide’ is prepared by National Information Bureau of New York, listing chari­ ties that do and do not meet N.I.B.’s basic standards in philanthropy. V 'Voqt" fUNtKAL DIRECTORS FUNERAL HOME in Nashville* Phone 852-0840 letters without wishing God’s blessing upon us. Surely she was part ofhis blessing to us all. Services were held Friday at Athens for Mrs. Williams. In addition to her husband, Richard, she is survived by a daughter, Mrs. Louise Chapman of East Leroy, sons: Richard of Charlotte and William and Rodger, both of Bellevue; 11 grand­ children, and her brother, Karl, of Tenn. Earl Knoll of Nashville is a cousin to Mrs. Williams. Mrs. Ruth Brown of rural Nashville enjoyed a recent week-long visit with her daughter and son-in-law, Pat and Larry Orr of Morton, Illinois. Mrs. Brown made the trip via Amtrak, and stopped in Chicago to see Miss Kathy Kelley, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Max Kelley of this community. In Chicago, Mrs. Brown ac­ companied Kathy on a tour of the Alexander The Great exhibit now on display at the art institute there. They saw many valuable treasures and artifacts unearthed in 1977. Proceeding to Morton, Mrs. Brown joined* Mr. and Mrs. Orr for a ride down the Illinois River on a steamboat paddle-wheeler, complete with calliope, banjo and guitar music. They enjoyed dinner at a restaurant situated in an historic restored railroad depot at Peoria. Mrs. Erwin (Bernice) Bruce of Battle Creek and her daughter, Mrs. Oline Knapp of Pickney, were Monday afternoon callers on the former’s sister and husband, Fern and Vern Hawblitz of Nashville. Sunday, Mr. and Mrs. Vern Hawblitz attended a Hawblitz family reunion at the Thornapple Lake cottage of their son and wife, Mr. and Mrs'. Blair Hawblitz. Twenty-four were present for the occasion. Ac­ companying Mr. and Mrs. Vera Hawblitz was their houseguest, Mrs. Helen Sihler of Evergreen Park, Ill. A Tuesday caller on Rev. and Mrs. E. F. Rhoades of Nashville was Mrs. Beatrice Rogers of rural Nashville. Nashville Ambulance Service <\ p is sponsoring a... GREASED ^PIG’ Contest! Saturday, Sept 19 at 7 p.m. ‘50.00 FIRST PRIZE *50.00 FIRST PRIZE for Men's group for Women's group 3:00... Saturday Afternoon for... KIDS’ GREASED PIG CONTEST — PRIZES DONATED BY AREA MERCHANTS — Located between the Nashville Fire Barn and Ambulance Service... Main Street, Nashville By Susan Hinckley The Rhoades* daughter, Mrs. Dale (Bernice) Conklin of Bristol/ Lake was a Wednesday visitor of her parents. Mrs. Zelpha Wolever, a former local resident now of rural Bellevue, is hospitalized at Ann Arbor for a corneal transplant. Mrs. Marcella Stewart of rural Nashville is spending some time at Morrisville, Vermont, visiting her daughter and family. Miss Lynette Thompson of Woodland and Mrs. Clara Pennock of rural Nashville had lunch together Saturday at a local restaurant. Lynette will soon reave for Pennsylvania where she has enrolled for graduate nur­ sing studies. Saturday, Sept. 12, has been set as Market Day at the Nashville- United Methodist Community House. Baked goods, fresh vegetables, handcrafted items and refreshments will be offered for sale, starting at 9 a.m. Proceeds of the day-long event will be earmarked to fight world hunger. A Walk-a-Thon a-a- onon on Sunday, unay, Sept. 13, also will aid the same cause. Volunteers will walk from the local United Methodist Church to the home of Mr. and Mrs. Norman Stanton on Case Road, Dowling. Mrs. Nancy Moore of Nashville is chairing the event. Sponsors will pledge a set amount for each mile tallied by the individual walkers. Proceeds will go to UMCOR (United Methodist Com­ mittee-on Relief), a church agency responsible for distributing food, medicines, blankets,, and funds -to disaster areas worldwide. A spaghetti supper party for the Junior High Dept, of the Nashville Baptist Church is slated for 6 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 12 at the church. The Teen Choir of the Sparta Baptist Church will be in Nashville Sunday, Sept. 13, for a 7 p.m. concert at the local Baptist Church. The annual Couples ’ Golf Outing of the Nashville Baptist Church is set for Saturday, Sept.. 26, at the Tyler Creek Golf Course. “Grease for Peace” is the theme ofa Sept. 26th evening party for the Senior High Dept, of the Nashville Baptist Church. The “greased” hair styles, clothes and music of the ’50’s .will be featured. Marguerite and Fred Ackett of Nashville en­ tertained 29 guests Sunday at their home for the Satterly family reunion. A potluck dinner was enjoyed. A welcome addition to Nashville’s Main Street is the newly-opened Pioneer ■Store. Proprietors Alan and Kathy Karlin plan a Grand Opening during Nashville’s upcoming Harvest Festival. In addition to many lovely antique items, the store, will1 feature a line of natural foods, shacks and shampoos. Wheat germ, bran and honey will be stocked as well as a variety of natural candy and other “lunch box” snacks free of preservatives and sugar. Karlin, an Ohio native who moved to Nashville, from Alaska when he bought the-former George -Dean home earlier this year, has been collecting antiques for some time. Most of the merchandise in the store is items which he has acquired at various household auc­ tions. Besides the antique furniture, rugs and miscellany, the Pioneer Store also is displaying some crafts on consignment. Presently shown is stained glass items by Maurice Purchis of Nashville; oil painting and art note paper by Jack and,Janet Redican of Lake Odessa; wood­ burning by Ray Warren of Battle _ Creek; and needlecraft items by Mary Crawford of Battle Creek. Alan also.plans to market his photography work and Kathy’s crocheting. Howard Karliii of Cleveland, Ohio, has been in Nashville recently to help his brother, Alan, ready the Pioneer Store for opening. Another major change in Nashville’s business district last week was the Sunday move of Nashville Auto and Farm Supply into the vacated Johnson’s Furniture Store building. (Oldtimers will remember the latter as the Joe Hurd Block and the former as the Kleinhans Dry Good store.) The move last week gives the auto supply firm owned by Charles Andrus, Jr., more spacious quarters. The furniture store was-vacated last month when Jerry Johnson discontinued business. Another Main Street business going out of operation last week was the Fargo Service Station which has been managed many years by Larry .Decker of Nashville. He has accepted position with a Charlotte auto parts firm and the station, at the time of this report, remains closed. An Evangelism Seminar for the central cluster of United Methodist churches in the Lansing District will be held from 9 to 11:30 a.m. Wednesday, Sept. 9, at the local church. Rev. Steve Keller of Lake Odessa will lead the session to be at­ tended* by pastors and lay persons. The Golden Agers of the Nashville United Methodist Church will meet at noon Friday, Sept. 11, for a potluck dinner at the Community House. Douglas Vogt of Nashville is now convalescing at home following a recent hospitalization at Pennock for a slight stroke. He is now improved. Other Nashville folks still confined at the hosptial are Marie Ayres, Mrs. Margaret Hecker, and Mrs. Velva Bitgood, though the latter is expected home before this appears in print. Miss Katariina Lohdesmaki, 17, of Ilmajoki, Finland, is the only foreign exchange student enrolled this year at Maple Valley High.School. She is making her home with Mr. and Mrs. Joe Andrews and family of Curtis Road, and has become a “sister’’ to Diane, 17, the Andrew’s only daughter. Katariina, like Diane, has two brothers. The Finland native plays both violin and piano, fitting in very well at the Andrews household since Joe has played violin for many years. The Nashville Garden Club met Tuesday at the home of Mrs. Veda Shull ofNashville. Mrs. Fern Hawblitz and Mrs. Gladys Schantz were the tea committee. 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VACANT LAND: North of Vermontville. 13 acres and/or 24 acres (good farm land). Some woods, small frontage on trout stream. Low down payment (Contract terms). COUNTRY HOME and BARN: on nice large lot. Located north of Charlotte on M-50. Lot borders Thornapple River. $21,000 - Contract terms (or $17,000 CASH). — FARMS — 72 ACRES: Vermontville, with large home and buildings (possible contract) $86,000. 60 ACRES: Nashville, with 8 year old home, 36x40 barn, $68,500. Phone 726-0223 EVENINGS �The Maple Valley News, Nashville, Tuesday, September 8, 1981 — Page 3 Nashville News continued- Ikl JS^p S KStwi! s s Kti! 1% ktSkS ktSkSh % A jtXZ ttXZ XZ M %A !< SjM !<SjM iS QK* . W£'$ $ £'$ "»ISS ISS s JsS %sa sS s *k1 s **w **w w ' *1 '*1 IK1 5 hbi IK. ""h b i *th *»■5>% ■ (•min '*»W lJk llrSSHW * im * *!*0i H\W1q\ 0 iBBm Ms -'WWIU ■ k •WBIKK BUM MEIKi Ifatyfrl Will '.ttrti'jW business meeting, the group conducted a discussion on dahlias. Guest speaker at the event was Cathy Vessecchia, chaplain for the Women’s Ministry of the Nashville Baptist Church. In addition to her talk, Mrs. Vessacchia entertained the group with vocal renditions, accompanying herself on guitar. We had word of the death last week of Homer George Gribben, a former local resident and the brother of Mrs. Sena (Gribben) French of Nashville, but were unable to secure additional details at the time of this report. Gribben who lived in the East and was a retired ad agency executive, died while vacationing with his family in Portugal, according to local sources. We hope to have an additional report next week. Ross Nichols, son of Bill and Betty Nichols of rural Nashville, was sworn into the Navy, August 19, along with 76 other young men from Michigan. Every year the Detroit Tigers have “Navy Day’’ and this group of young meh, known as “Tiger Company”, were sworn in at a pre-game ceremony before the game between the Detroit Tigers and the Minnesota Twins. They sat with their families, in a special section, during the game and afterwards were taken by bus to the Great Lakes Training Center for their basic training. Ross had enlisted last November under the Delayed Entrance Program. On Sunday, August 16, over fifty friends, neighbors and family gathered at his home to wish him well. Condolences are extended to the family of Virginia Higdon Keller, a former local resident, who died Tuesday, Sept. 1, at Melbourne, Florida, where she had resided since 1953. She had been a patient at James Holmes Hospital there for two weeks prior to her death. With her first husband, George Higdon, she resided in Nashville from 1931 until his death in 1953, before moving to Melbourne where she married Ralph Keller in 1957. He also proceeded her in death. (Complete obituary appears elsewhere in this issue.) Two sons and three daughters survive, including Mrs. La Duska Sheldon and Mrs. Eunice Priddy, both of Nashville, and numerous grandchildren. Mrs. Grace Tarbet of Hastings was a Thursday dinner guest of Mrs. Veda Shull of Nashville. Do you have a favorite recipe - perhaps one that has been passed down in your family - that you woulcf be willing to share for publication in a cookbook planned by the Nashville Friends of the Library? The FOL has launched a drive to collect local recipes for the book which will be published and sold later this year as a money-making project. Proceeds will go to Putnam Public Library for a proposed Children’s Wing expansion. The FOL will begin taking orders for the book during Nashville’s upcoming Harvest Festival. The price will be $3.50 a single copy, or three books for $10. If you have a recipe you would like to have in­ cluded, please drop it off at the library. Instruction sheets for submitting recipes will be available there. Chairperson of the cookbook project is Mrs. Joy Peake of Nashville. The Township of Vermontville, Ml. will be accepting sealed bids for purchasing and installation of a... MONITOR COMMUNICATION SYSTEM W'l W1DOTD HIM® ^BdOH®" SH«*3i> j few^ isijisw 1 JIAS®- i AiW»" ... for dispatching ambulance and fire services. For specifications, write: Janice Baker, Township Clerk 470 East Main Street, Vermontville, Ml. 49096 All bids shall be submitted by 12:00 a.m. Wed­ nesday, Sept. 23,1981. Bids will be opened at the regular township meeting, Thursday, Sept. 24, 1981. The Township of Vermontville re­ serves all rights to accept or reject any or all bids. Harvest Festival , School, the fourth annual 10­ ^tage. At 5 p.m., the Mid­ K Harvest Run will com­ Michigan Mini Tractor pulls mence with an anticipated will get underway on Maple 200 runners racing the 6.2­ Street. mile circuitous course which A hot-air balloon ascension begins and ends at the is set for 6 p.m., with two school. lucky passengers in the An 8:30 a.m. Fun Run for gondola with the Jackson all ages of non-competitve pilot of the rig. For those runners also starts at the wishing to have an op­ school, Saturday morning. portunity to be aboard for Pastor Don Roscoe, chair­ lift-off, tickets for that man of the two races, hopes chance are available from for a good turnout of any RRDC member. youngsters and parents for There will be a greased pig the 1-mile Fun Run. contest for children from 3 to The Grand Parade 5 p.m., and another at 7 p.m. featuring the Harvest Queen for adults. Both events will and court and many other be staged on the lot between colorful entries will step off the Nashville fire and am­ at noon from Putnam Park. bulance stations. Proceeds The parade is under the of the two events will be split direction of Helen Curtis and between the RRDC and the Nashville Ambulance Ser­ Elsie Arbour. Steven Reid of Hastings vice. Dave and Brinda Hawkins has charge of a 1 p.m. gospel sing on the Maple Street are chairing a 9 p.m. Har- SNB merges■» that SNB Bank and Trust shareholders owning less than 100 or more shares would receive $5.54 in cash and $35. principal amount of 10 percent convertible subordinated debentures for each share of common stock owned. The debentures would mature 19 years from the date of issue and would be convertible at any time after five years following the date of issue into the com­ mon stock of DETROITBANK Corporation at a conversion price of $48 per share. Currently there are 148,000 shares outstanding. The total purchase price is $6 million. SNB is the fourteenth subsidiary bank owned by DETROITBANK Cor­ poration. The Corporation is also the parent company of Detroit Bank & Trust, Michigan’s oldest bank and banks in Livonia, Novi, Southfield, Sterling Heights, Troy, Warren, West Branch, Midland, Muskegon, Kalamazoo, and Shepherd, Michigan. The Corporation’s consolidated assets at June 30 were $5.6 billion. What difference will the affiliation make to the average savings and checking account customer? “SNB and DETROITBANK Corporation share the financial philosophy of being a positive,1 realistic, and agressive economic institution in the community,” said Bell. “During our charter year, SNB will offer both present and new customers maximum interst checking Action - Ads * jJ* l<j> |ll<> M <*f ’S JiJ Look your loveliest this fall. Consult our stylists today. 'ancy 5 ^Jnop 1575 Main, Vermontville, Ml. Phone 726-0330 continued from front ATTENTION SPQRTS FANS! there will be an alumni . football game Saturday, Sept. 26, at 7 p.m. at the Maple Valley athletic field in Nashville. Odd years vs. even years. Plan to at­ tend now. All proceeds will go to the Maple Valley -Athletic Boosters toward supporting the 1981-82 athletic program. Adults $2.00; children $1.00. HELP WANTED: In­ formation on ALASKAN and OVERSEAS employment. Excellent income potential. Call (312 ) 741-9780, ext. 7048. (9-15) RENT A MOTOR HOME: By day or week. Have campers also. $100 deposit will hold for your date. Call Meek's Vacation Rental, 945­ 9101, Hastings. <9-29) vest Dance at the fire barn, the final event of the festivities. . Arnold’s Amusements of Traverse City are expected to arrive in the village Thursday to set up carnival rides for Friday and Saturday. Among all-day Saturday events will be bingo in the Masonic Temple, sponsored by the Maple Valley Athletic Boosters; an ox roast in Central Park, by the Nash­ ville Business Owners Association; a stationary bike race, sponsored by the Nashville senior citizens; a book sale at Putnam Public Library, by the Friends of the Library; a sidewalk arts and crafts show chaired by Vernon Curtis; a flea market organized by Dennis Lamie, a co-ed softball tournament headed by Dan Downing; and various concession and game stands. Those wishing to have stands may contact Lois Elliston at Village Hall. Dale Ossenheimer of Nashville will present a blacksmithing demonstration, with all proceeds going to the RRDC. The American Red Cross will be conducting blood pressure clinics both Friday and Saturday; and the National Guard will be operating a recruiting booth. A beer tent sponsored by the Maple Valley Jaycees will be open Friday evening and all day Saturday in Central Park. 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This view of continued to prosper, as the west side of Nashville's Main Street shows O. G. Munroe's Star clothing store noted in this early May 1882 excerpt from the News: in what is now the south portion of Kelley's. “The brick yard commenced business for the season on Sedona, Arizona. Now 90 each eight inches long. This of the kiln, close to one Thursday last, with a full years old, he reminisces made a number of pieces another. Wood stock about compliment of hands. The about his boyhood in Nash­ called green brick, each four feet long was used in the first kiln will contain 200,000 ville: “A vivid memory was 2^x4x8 inches, the size of fire in the arches to continue the making of brick in the brick desired. These green several days and nights till (brick). Mr. Boston has as complete field only a few rods across brick were then laid in rows the dried brick had become fine and machinery for manufac­ the road from our home. I on smooth boards on a large sintered and permanently turing brick and tile as can must have been six or seven field where the green brick hard. About 300,000 or more be found in the country years old then and I was very were to dry and become brick formed a kiln. The anywhere. He will enter much impressed, par- quite hard. vertical sides of the kiln more extensively into the ticularly when the kilns of “After several days of were plastered with wet clay manufacture of tile than brick were being fired at drying, the brick were piled so as to retain the heat of the ever before, and in fact, his night.” one on another to form a fire with the top being the season’s business will not Orlan recalls taking apples large kiln. A space of about only exit. The kiln functioned figure little among the in­ to the firemen tending the one-half inch was allowed as a chimney.” dustries of Nashville.” Orlan remembers that the kilns: “I remember that the between the brick to allow One who remembers first­ puckering string of my shirt hot gases from the fire to finished product was hand the firing of the kilns is around my waist was pass upward around each marketed over a large area, Orlan W. Boston, youngest of stretched to the limit when brick. Arches some 12 to 16 including Battle Creek, five children of William and my shirt was full (of ap­ inches wide and three feet Charlotte and Hastings. Of Adeline (Vinkle) Boston. ples).” high were formed in the base Continued on page 6Today, retired after 42 Later, when he was a bit years as a professor in older, Orlan learned the University of Michigan's operation involved in brick College of Engineering, making. He writes: “There Orlan Boston resides at was ample good clay, both white clay for white brick and red clay for red brick. As needed, one or the other was hauled by single-horse dump carts from the field to the clay pit just in front of the machinery. There it was tempered to the correct moisture content and shoveled by several men working together into a hopper over a large screw driven by power from a steam engine. This screw forced the clay through a die of two or three orifices, much as toothpaste is forced onto one’s brush. “Each orifice was rectangular, two and one-half STARTS at... PUTNAM M PARK at... 12:00 NOON inches wide and four inches deep. The continuous stream of clay was forced onto a ENDS at... FULLER ST. FOOTBALL FIELD table of rollers. At scheduled times, taunt fine steel wires, (ALL types of entries welcome!) acting as knives, were Call... HELEN CURTIS or... passed across the stream, while moving with it, to cut ELSIE ARBOUR... 852-9610 Orion Boston, right, and his school mates made use the stream into segments of the abandonded brick yard for a unique playground. When William Boston came to Nashville from Dexter in 1875, the tiny village on the Thornapple was expanding by leaps and bounds. In the 1870-80 decade, Nashville’s population soared from 642 to 1,028. In the year 1870 alone, seventy-five struc­ tures were erected in the village between April and October. Boston, an English-born brick maker reared in Ann Arbor, soon established a brick works on Nashville’s south side, just over the Castleton-Maple Grove Township line. The manufactory was located on the west side of what is now M-66, just south of Casgrove St. “William Boston’s brick yard has done a banner business all this year, and has orders already for next spring delivery,” noted the Nashville News in late Oc­ tober 1877. The village and vicinity was in the midst of a building trend which favored brick construction over the earlier frame buildings. In June 1878, William Boston was awarded the contract for furnishing brick for the new home being built at the county farm, a forerunner of the presentday Barry County Medical Care Facility. “The brick will be hauled to Quimby station by freight train, thus giving em­ ployment to several men,” reported the News. That fall, Boston began erecting a fine 2-story brick home in the south part of the village, just across the road from the brick works. (1981 note: This is now the Nathan Lewis residence.) In September 1879, the News reported that Boston was furnishing brick for Vermontville’s new opera house. The paper also noted that the brick maker had diversified his operation. “William Boston, our enterprising brick manufacturer, now has perfected a process of making tile by steam,” advised the News, “and is Croats ro , AUTOS & MARCHERS... NEEDED!! ’s 1981 Harvest Festival PARADE SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 19 £ A Special Big Thank You J for the Help and Donation... 4. J • Nashville V.F.W. Hod Hull and Company • Carl's Market... and all the people who made our FISH FRY and DANCE A BIG SUCCESS!! 3 Around *600“ was made and a... Portable Suction Unit is being ordered!! Castleton, Maple Grove & Nashville Ambulance Shown here in 1908 with Eltie and Elzie Clifford at Nashville's High School, Orlan has early recollectionsf of the family's brick yard and the tragic drowning of his elder brother, Irving, who died a hero's death in 1894. NASHVILLE HARVEST FESTIVAL Co-Ed Softball Tourney SEPTEMBER 19 - 20 Place: Maple Valley High School — 2 DIAMONDS WILL BE USED — Entry Fee: *75.00 ... and 2 balls Tournament Director Dan Downing... Phone (517) 852-9564 We are looking for twenty teams to participate. Proceeds will be donated to the Riverside Recreational Development Corporation — R.R.D.C. �The Maple VoNay News, Nashville, Tuesday. Sep*ember 8. 1981 — Page 5 Girl Scout leaders needed— Girl Scouting has more than 300,000 nation-wide adult volunteers working directly with troops. But troop leaders are in short supply — mostly because of the changing demands upon the time of women. Councils and the national organization are very much aware of these changing demands. Still, girls through 1st grade Brownies and 12th grade Cadettes are turning to this organization as “bonus” activities provide during their growing years. The diversity the four levels offer are a bigger variety than most girls receive from lessons (dance, dance, music, baton, etc.). One subject projects 4-H Clubs, or the schools extra curricular activites such as sports, band, chorus, inters club, cheerleading, etc. (With schools becoming more financially limited for these “extras”, the swing to scouting in communities could be even larger in years to come.), said Joyce Rath- Folk Life Festival, shop. The park's recreation area, including a beach, boat launch, picnic shelter, JAZZERCISE Dance Fitness Program MAPLE VALLEY SENIOR HIGH CAFETERIA Monday & Wednesday 6:10 P.M. •16.00 for 4 weeks Begins... SEPT. 14 For more Information... 1(517) 627-4911 Entire Family — Call for an appointment with ...JAN, JODI or BARB- 726-0259 726-0623 470 E. Main - Vermontville Old America comes alive at Charlton Park Village and Museum, Saturday and Sunday, September 12 & 13, then the park presents its eleventh annual Folk Life Festival. Demonstrations from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. each day, will present the skills necessary for survival as well as those filling a creative need, (Reminderphoto) playgrpund equipment, tables and grills, will also be open. Admission to the Folk Life Festival is $2 for adults over 12,50 cents for chldren under 12 and free for preschoolers. The park is located between Hastings and Nashville, just off M-79. For more in­ formation call: (616) 945­ 3775.' Health Department calendar Barry Office: T10 W. Center St. Due to the Labor Dav 637 S. Main Nashville 852-9833 RC •NEHI • Diet RC 16 oz. Bottles - 8 pk. $029 M 4- deposit Cain’s POTATO CHIPS • Sour Cream & Onion • Thin & Marcelle Bar-B-Q • Salt & Vinegar 7 SXe response from them as to how many of them wish to be scouts this year. When we have a total figure we will then have some idea how many troops can be formed. Watch for further news items, we will attempt to keep the community in­ formed of the situation. continued BIG 1 GEORGE’S PARTY STORE BIG GEORGE’S bum. An appeal for 'troop leaders has been made in Vermontville. Without leaders, girls wishing to join will be “deserted”. A note is being sent home with the girls at Maplewood informing them of the problem. We are asking fora 89 holiday, immunization clinic will be held on: Tues., Sept. 8- Immunization Clinic, 9-11:30 a.m. and 1-4 p.m. Tues.. 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The eldest son, Ir­ ving, perished in an heroic effort to save a young skater who had plunged through thin ice on the Thornapple River mill pond, just east of the bridge in Nashville. Only 21 years of age, Irving drowned in the icy waters along with-Clayton Barnes, the young lad he was at­ tempting to save. (The complete story of Irving Boston’s heroic life was told in a Memories of the Past published Feb. 6, 1980.) Passed-down accounts still linger today of the torchlit procession that ac­ companied the young hero’s body home from the river. “Nothing in the history of the village ever created such a profound sorrow,” reported the News, where Irving had been employed as a printer. Though just a small child at the time, Orlan has vivid memories of his brother. (The Boston family also included three sisters: Mabel, Flora and Eula.) “My earliest recollections were of my brother, Irving, carrying me on his shoulder to look into the face of a wall­ mounted pendulum clock purchased at the time of my birth, July 16, 1891. Its time and chimes are still correct and I have the dock now in my library. I also remember my brother in the side yard eating grapes from our arbor with De Witt Tanner (they were partners in newspaper work). The next I remember was being sent to the little brick home across the road occupied by the Moon family. It was dark and I saw a bobsled with lights drawn by horses drive into our yard and I subsequently saw my brother lying on the bed in the .downstairs bedroom. He had been drowned in the Thornapple River.” William Boston continued to operate the brick yard — employing 10 to 20 men — for several years after the death of his son, but the tragedy had marked him. Since December of 1978, reporter Susan Hinckley has been digging into the past to give readers of the Maple Valley News a taste of what life was like in the bygone days of the village of Nash­ ville. Her series of articles, called “Memories of the Past,” have become a popular weekly feature in the Maple Valley News for readers near and far. Mrs. Hinckley’s “Memories” have captured the attention of the Barry County Historical Society and that organization recently voted to approve an School night for cubbing set for September 24 William Boston was born in London, came to America at age three, and was left an orphan at 13 in Ann Arbor. After Civil War service with Michigan's 20th Infantry he commenced brick making at Dexter, where he married Adeline Vinkle. They came to Nash­ ville in 1875 and established the Boston brickyard on the south edge of the village. Tragedy ended William's dream of passing the business on to his elder son. “It was a terrible loss to him as it was planned that Irving should take over the operation of the plant,” explained Orlan. The plant lay idle for many years, and as young Orlan 'grew to early manhood, he and his companions used the site as a playground. The hole made by removal of the clay partly filled with water and when Orlan limited the drain outlet, the pools filled to form a lake several feet deep in places and of con- Ceramic Classes SIGN-UP TIME FOR FALL CLASSES!! Evening Classes... Monday, Tuesday & Wednesday 6:30 to 9:30 p.m. Day Class... Tuesday 9:30 am - 3:30 pm Saturday mornings 9:00 am -12 noon CERTIFIED TEACHER C&P CERAMICS 316 E. Main, Vermontville For information, call... (517)726-0531 Cleo & Pat Prescott HOURS: 9 AM. - 5:30 P.M. Monday thru Saturday 852-0845 207 Main St., Nashville Mycitracin OINTMENT !4 ounce Bayer ASPIRIN ate... $ 1*6 2 5 Grain/50 Ct. 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Action - Ads Regular and Folding Models (Adjustable) REGULAR For the second year on Thursday, September 24, 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 personal fit­ ness. The School Night Chair­ man of the West Michigan Chlor-Trimeton \j 24 TABLETS For congested allergy/ sinus conditions siderable area. several ““II had schoolmates to share the fun of the brick yard with me,” remembers Orlan. “We built wood boats, a cottage with upper and lower bunks, and a dining table where we had many meals together. We swam in the pool in the summer and skated in the winter. At times in the winter we cleared the ice of snow, built a roaring camp fire and entertained a crowd of people from Nashville. I built several bobsleds and we enjoyed coasting down the hill to the west, often ending on the ice of the pond. I feel so fortunate-to have had such a playground to grow up on. Memories of those times shall always be treasured.” In 1909, William Boston moved his family to Ann Arbor and they continued to make their home there. He died there in 1915 and his wife, Adeline, in 1920. They are interred at the family plot in Lakeview Cemetery, Nashville. WANTED: Van passenger seat. Beige and-or brown, in good condition. Ph. 726-1114. (tfn) ' _____________ SEPTIC TANK CLEANING: Approved by Michigan Department of Health. Call Menzo Howe, Charlotte. Phone 543-0173. (tfn) DIAL-A-LASH CidoHMinelon*S expenditure of funds to have the articles reproduced and placed in permanent bin­ dings. The articles will be collected and bound in two volumes and given by the historical society to Nash­ ville’s Putnam Libray and to the Hastings Public Library Some of Mrs. Hinckley’s articles also have been placed in the archives of Michigan State University’s library. The entire collection of “Memories,” to date, are already part of the archives at Willard Library in Battle Creek. $1 5 995 Iv v ASHVILLE J 19th ■?09 A. gre■ at sav-ings of... *49.85! 1 HARDWARE t a SPORTIN SPORTING MODS INC. 105 N. Main Phone 852-0713 �The Maple Volley News, Nashville. Tuesday, Septembers, 1981 — Page7 MACE Pharmacy S’<s® 207 S. Mate St 207 N. MAIN NASHVILLE NASHVILLE Phone... 852-9598 852-0845 HOURS: Monday thru Saturday *$w «^<w «<w ;N N HOURS: Monday-Friday 10 am to 5 pm 9:00 a.hn. to 5:30 p.m. Curtis Craft Center HOMETOWN! Jewelry & Books JEWELRY, BOOKS, COLD CERAMICS, ART SUPPLIES, CRAFT SUPPLIES 205 S. Main, Nashville LUMBER YARD Only one life—will soon hepast In Praise of Work!' 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We ought to use our time, our thoughts and our energy to follow the example of Jesus ofwhom Peter said, “He went about doing good.” (Acts 10:38b) STANTON ■’<*& i?*? lSS?lp i*??*?l* i S*?*l*p S's’jj*' 3 ®“ tt «. tasty (Wj vat ■ Nfr *f ■Ww I &< ktys ®8<ii w tyu If you would like to sponsor this page, please call ...945-9554 Utas m »tai ihtk lute Wtyta ntyty th Mi JW vital t rt it 11 stat [likto. arte ileteslr® tehvty ty.ty ktffe > Satis, date & Yte plofe njUHBij $0 Worship at the church of your choice but make religion a part of your life. 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 ... Ilf #J ." $ a a.m. a.m. p.m. p.m. PASTOR RANDY REED 219 S. State St. 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. REV. 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Nashville, Mich. 852-0882 MAPLEGROVE BIBLE CHURCH AREA CHURCH SCHEDULES TRINITY FULL GOSPEL CHURCH REV. J. G. BOOMER Only what's donefor Christ will Iasi. T NASHVILLE BAPTIST CHURCH 304 Phillips St., Nashville Sunday School 9:45 o.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 FIRST CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH 8593 Cloverdale Road ('/> mile East of M-66, 5 miles south of Nashville) 110 S. Main, Vermontville Sunday School ..10a.m. Adult Sunday 11 a.m. School ... 10:30 a.m. Church School. 9:45 a.m. A.M. Service. Church Service. .11 a.m.Church Worship. 11 a.m. P.M. Service . . 7 p.m. (Nursery Care Available) REV. MOLLY TURNER Fellowship Time After PEACE UNITED METHODIST THE SOUTH KALAMO Worship. CHURCH OF BARRYVILLE PEHTECOSTAL CHURCH PASTOR MARVIN POTTER 6043 Scott Rd. (M-79) REV. DAVE SCHREUDER Sun. A.M. Worship. 9:15 Sunday School...... 10:15 ASSEMBLY OF GOD CHURCH PASTOR STEVEN L. REID ST. CYRIL CATHOLIC CHURCH 803 Reed St., Nashville Sunday School .. 10 Sunday: Sunday Mass . 9:30 a.m.A.M. Worship .. 11 Holy Day Masses Evening Worship ,7 celebrated at 7:00 p.m. Wednesday Evening: the evening before Prayer Meeting .. 7 Welcomes you to all of its services: a.m. Sunday School ..10 a. A.M. Worship Ila. a.m. p.m. P.M. Worship ... 7 p. 203 N. State, Nashville REV. ROBERT CONSANI Corner of Kalamo Highway and Ionia Rd. p.m. REV. ROBERT G. TAYLOR REV. CLARENCE SHAVER Assoc. Ministers are: David & Kathleen Yeomans Rev. Viola Sampsel... Special Prayer for your needs �The Maple Valley Newt, Nashville, Tuesday, September 8, 1981 — Page 8 J-Ad Graphics purchases Hastings Banner J-Ad Graphics, Inc., of will continue in the latter Hastings, publishers of part of the week. Current Maple Valley News, The subsciptions will be honored. Banner readers will im­ Reminder, and two other weekly free community mediately see some changes papers, purchased the in the layout of the paper. Hastings Banner, this week. Gradual changes in the “We felt that adding the format of The Banner will be Hastings Banner to our made in the coming months. “We’ve already taken publications was a logical extension of our service to steps to expand our news the community,” Melvin F. staff to ensure com­ Jacobs, president of the prehensive coverage of local company, said. “J-Ad events in The Banner,” Graphics has the printing Jacobs continued. “All of our facilities and- staff to reporters will be covering economically develop The stories for both The Banner Banner into a newspaper and The Reminder.” Jacobs said that it will be serving the entire county.” Jacobs added that he felt .several months before The Banner should remain in editorial policies will be fully the control of local people as developed for The Banner, but the primary goal has it has in the past. J-Ad Graphics will publish already been set — to its first issue of The Banner provide Barry County with on Thursday, September 10. thorough, unbiased coverage Publication of The Banner of news. He also said that the flu shots in Vermontville The Vermontville Lions Club will again sponsor a Flu Shot Clinic as a community service project. The clinic will be held Tuesday, Sept. 15 from 7 to 9 p.m. at the Vermontville Methodist Church. There is no charge for the shots, but donations will be accepted. The shots will be given by trained personnel through Dr. Frankenstein’s office. Transportation will be furnished to those who. need a ride to the clinic. If you need a ride, call 726-0378 to make arrangements. (9-15) paper will not be aligned with political parties ororganizations, but instead will view the political scene independently. As in the past, The Banner will concentrate on news of government, schools, police and fire departments and local organizations and individuals. Several new, regular features are also being studied. The Hastmgs Banner has a long tradition in the cohk munity and was published by the Cook family for more than 80 years. In 1974, the paper was purchased by by Mary Warren, 4-H Summer Assistant Sixteen Eaton County 4-H members participated in this year’s Michigan 4-H Livestock Expo, held August 24-27 at Michigan State University. Competition included contests, ranging from breeding and showmanship to public speaking and livestock photography. Scholarships, ribbons, and trips were awarded to various contest 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 . . 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. reimn 1252 R. Iraamaj, Hwtinp, MtchipH 4995“ PHONE 945-9554 (Area Code 616J from column 4- four sessions: Wednesday, Sept. 9; Thursday, Sept. 10; Mondayr Sept. 14; and Tuesday, Sept. 15. All classes will run from 6 p.m. until approximately 9 p.m. Please call the high school office at 852-9275 between 5 and 6 p.m. to sign up. Celebrates 88th Teann Garnant 13th overall Edgar Potter Sprague, a individual; Ron Brown, 14th overall individual and John former Vermontville Lehman. The team compiled resident, celebrated his 88th a total of 1250 points out of a birthday September 10. Mr. possible 1350. They will now Potter grew up on a large represent Michigan at the farm in Vermontville and National Contest in now resides in New Jersey. Louisville, Kentucky in November. In the junior division Lorin Lewis was 9th in reasons and 9th junior overall. Based on points they ac­ winners. In the Chianina beef cumulated during the week breeding heifers, Troy for their placings, 20 Thompson of Vermontville, Michigan 4-H Livestock exhibited the Reserve Exhibitors will be going to Turn unwanted Champion. Troy also had'the Kentucky in November as first place market beef th,e guest of- Michigan items into CASH! heifer. In beef showmanship, Animal Breeders Coop and Teann Garnant of Charlotte, the Michigan Department of Phone 945-9554 was 1st; Ron Brown, Agriculture. Three Eaton Charlotte; 10th; and Shaun County members made it Thompson of Vermontville, into the top 20. Teann Gar19th. Ron Brown was also nant was 6th; Ron Brown first in the Sheep Production was 17th; and Karena Brown Management Contest; was 18th. Brenda Dingman of Bellevue was 5th. Beth Bosworth of Charlotte exhibited the Reserve Champion cross bred ewe. Beth was also 2nd in the Sheep Showmanship class with Brenda Dingman receiving 12th. John Lehman of Charlotte was 14th in the swine showmanship contest. Eaton -County had two winners in the livestock photography contest with Troy Garnant, Charlotte,1 taking 2nd in the junior division, 4th in the 35mm division, and 4th overall; John Lehman was 10th in the CONFERENCE ON HEALTH The State Health senior division and 18th overall. Karena Brown of \ Department’s third annual Health in the Workplace Con­ Charlotte was 1st in the ference will take place Sept. 9-10 at Kellog Center on the Michigan State University campus in East Lansing. The junior divispn and 1st overall in the livestock quiz bowl. conference is designed to give practical solutions to Ron Brown was 7th in the problems of recognition, evaluation and control of oc­ senior division arid 11th cupational health hazzards. UNINHIBITED DEVELOPMENT - The creation of a overall. Gary Wells, <pf Charlotte was 7th in the Regulatory Review Task force, designed to determine state junior demonstrations. In laws, rules, policies and prbcesses that inhibit development Public Speaking Karena of Michigan’s economy has been announced by. Gov. Brown Was 2nd in the junior Milliken. The group will examine existing laws and division and 5th overall, regulations and will review suggestions on keeping them in while Brenda Dingman was •>check. • WORKERS’ PROTECTION ACT - A little-publicized 6th in the seniors and 8th overall. Ron Brown was 7th Michigan law protects workers who think they were fired, in the seniors and 9th harassed or demoted because they reported illegal activities overall; while Tammy Cory by their employers. However, only 24,000 of Michigan’s of Charlotte, was 17th 170,000 employers have been able to explain the new statute overall. Curtis Gauerke, as required by law because the law did not provide funding Grand Ledge, and Lori Davis for the publicity that should have accompanied the new of Lansing, had the first rules, so the official word has not reached everyone. Plans place junior Veterinary are being made to remedy the oversight by the Department of Labor. Science exhibit. NEW RULES FOR NURSING HOMES - New rules went In the judging contests, Eaton County members into effect August 1 regarding nursing care facilities. New were outstanding. In meats rules include broader guarantees of patients’ rights, patient evaluation, Karena Brown care planning and evaluation of care given, protection of of was first in the junior patients’ monies held in trust by nursing homes, infection reasons and 9th junior control regulations, staff requirements, patient accident overall. Ron Brown was 4th records, and disclosure of ownership interest in a facility, in senior reasons and 13th according to the Michigan Department of Public Health. ALCOHOL AND PREGNANCY - The U.S. Surgeon overall; while Teann Garnant was 4th overall. In the General recently advised all pregnant women to abstain Live Animal Evaluation from all alcohol use during their child-bearing term, and Contest, the Eaton County continue abstinence if they intend to nurse their babies. senior team took first place. Prior to the announcement, the official government position Teann Garnant was 4th place was to discourage alcoholic consumption of no more than senior individual and 4th two drinks per day. New studies indicate that birth defects overall, and John Lehman related-to alcohol consumption by mothers range from was 7th senior individual and central nervous system disorders, mental retardation, 7th overall. Jim Mott, Olivet, growth deficiencies, and facial, skeletal' and cardiac and Ron Brown were the malformations. FALL FESTIVALS AND FAIRS - While football will oc­ other members of the team. The Senior Livestock cupy many weekends ahead, a wide range of events will Judging Team faired just as continue throughout Michigan off the gridiron. Sept. 9-12, well, also placing first. The Saline’s Community Fair; Sept. 9-13 are the Charlotte team consisted of Beth Frontier Days; Plymouth celebrate its Fall Festival Sept, Bosworth, 2nd in senior i0-13, as does Wayne. The Paw Paw Wine Festival begins reasons, 2nd senior overall, Sept. 11, ancrthe Allegan County Fair runs from Sept. 11-19. Marshall’s Historic Home Tour is Sept. 12-13, and Detroit and 2nd overall individual; will host the Festival of India in Hart Plaza Sept. 11-13. State 4-H Livestock Expo BRIDAL BOUTIQUE Stationery Hunter safety classes will begin at Maple Valley High School on Sept. 9 in the high school cafeteria. These classes are for people 11 to 17 years old. The fee this year is $3.00 for all classes. There will be Local youths win awards at TO VISIT OUR Wedding Hugh Fullerton, who sold the paper to J-Ad Graphics. J-Ad Graphics, publishers of the 23,000 circulation Hastings Reminder and the Maple Valley News, serving Nashville and Vermontville with 3,500 circulation^ also publishes the Battle Creek Shopper News with 40,000 circulation; and the Mar­ shall Community Advisor with 13,000 circulation. The company also prints more than 20 weekly and monthly publications at its printing plant, located at 1952 N. Broadway, Hastings. M.V. High School to hold Hunter Safety Class Act Now! for ACTION­ WANT-ADS �Th* Maple Valley N*wa, Nashville, Tuesday, September 8,1981 — Page9 Heald - McLane are united New books at Putnam Library HOW TO LIVE ON BACK TO BASICS by ALMOST NOTHING AND Reader’s Digest is a how-toHAVE PLENTY by Janet book packed with hundreds Chadwick. 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They share of daring and dynasty, of steps we can take as riches and man’s conquest responsible parents in of the Australian Outback. confronting forces which ALASKA, a novel by Jana threaten the family from the Harris interweaves the outside world. stories of four passionate BIKO by Donald Woods women whose fates are vividly recaptures the life bound up with the destiny of and death of Steve Biko, the the land itself. brilliaht man who became THE GOLDEN SABRE by South Africa’s leading Black Jon Cleary tells of twe Consciousness spokesman. would-be lovers and their WILD THE FOOD noble charges who are swept TRAILGUIDE by Alan Hall from one episode to another tells how to locate and in a high-spirited adventure. identify wild foods, edible THE CURSE OF THE and nonedible. PHARAOHS by Elizabeth MODEL RAILROADING Peters depicts the Emersons by Gil Paust. All kinds of who assume leadership of exciting information about the expedition of exploring a the hobby including a tomb that has been doomed. vocabulary of railroad THE AMATEUR, a novel terms. by Robert Littell, is an THE PERFECT RESUME engrossing tale of his atby Tom Jackson gives in-tempt to challenge the formation on how to prepare professionals in the ruthless the perfect resume and games played by nations. BRIDE shows sample resumes. THE OF Obituaries Virginia Higdon Keller MELBOURNE, FLORIDA — Funeral services were held Wednesday evening for Mrs. Virginia (Bell) Higdon Keller, 83, who died Tuesday, Sept. 1, at James Holmes Hospital, where she had been a patient two weeks. She was born April 1, 1898, at Hayworth, Illinois, the daughter of George and Eliza (Summers) Bell and moved with her family as a child to North Dakota where her parents owned and operated a ranch. In 1916, she married George Higdon, who was employed on the Bell ranch, and the young couple took over management of the ranch when Virginia^ parents retired. In 1931, the Higdons moved to Nashville and resided there until his death in 1953, at which time she moved to Florida. During their residence here, she was employed by various Nashville businesses, including Lathrop’s Hatchery and Mary White’s Main Cafe, as a cook and waitress. She also was> known for homebaked pies which she supplied to area restaurants. After moving to Melbourne, she married Ralph Keller in that city in 1957. He proceeded her in death. She is survived by two sons: John C. Higdon of Wayland; Myron G. Higdon of Melbourne; three daughters: Mrs. Nathan (La Duska) Sheldon and Mrs. Lloyd (Eunice) Priddy, both of Nashville; and Mrs. Lynn (Doris) Hazelton of Palm Bay, Florida; 20 grand­ children, 46 greatgrndchildren, and six great­ great-grandchildren. While services were being conducted in Florida Wednesday, a simultaneous family memorial was held in Nashville. Cremation has taken place. Jody Ann Heald and Reverend David McLane were united in marriage Saturday, July 11. The wedding took place at the Pentecostal Church of God in Charlotte where the groom is pastor. The Reverends Thomas McLane, Patrick McLane and Richard McLane, all brothers of the groom, performed the double-ring ceremony before 225 guests. Catherine Ommen, sister of the bride was matron of honor. Cindy Osborn, Triend of the bride and Beth heald, sister of the bride, were bridesmaids. Steve Moore, of Florida, cousin of the groom, severed as best man. Groomsmen were David Blick, cousin of LOWTHER FELT by Margaret Forster. When Alexandra Grove suddenly finds herself the sole guardian g of her newly yorphaned teenage nephew, her position as a single woman changes radically. THE HEIGHTS OF RIMRING, a novel by Duff Hart-Davis, takess us on a secret expedition through Chinese border patrols iin a desperate esperae bid too rescue an American general and a document the West must have. MAGGIE ROYAL by Jane Mcllvaine McClary is the brilliant and moving saga of a man and a woman who lead separate lives, but whose love remains an obsesssion of the shattered childhood they shared. THE PEMBROKE COLORS by Stephen Longstreet re-creates the post-Civil War period in the south. the groom, and John McLane, nephew of the groom. Music was provided by organist Joline McLane, niece of the groom. Solists were Jane Farley, sister of the groom, and Paul Culey. Host and hostess were Mr. and Mrs. Jerry Knight. A luncheon reception followed the ceremony. Assisting at the wedding and reception were Shad Farley, Patrick Farley, Charles McLane, James McLane, Tim Sixberry, Samantha McLane, Matthew Sixberry, Jean McLane, Mary McLane, Carolyn Sixberry, Beverly White, Gladys Cole, Laurie Cole and Kathy McLane. Jody is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Roger Heald of Vermontville. David is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Owen McLane of Charlotte. After a trip to Alaska, California and the southwest the couple will be residing in Charlotte. Action - Ads SWIMMING POOLS: Best deal in the county and for doit-yourselfers the easiest to install. Financing now available. Acoma, Inc., 1­ 616-963-0433. (4-21N) EATON COUNTY FARM AND HOME CALENDAR Wednesday, Sept. 9 - Reservations ($2.50) due for “Beef Extravaganza” to Anna Mae Conley, 1649 E. Clinton Trail, Charlotte, MI 48813. Thursday, Sept. 10-7:30 p.m. 4-H Horse Developmental Committee, Kardel Hall, Charlotte Fairgrounds. Monday, Sept. 14 - 7:30 p.m. 4-H Small Animal Association Board Meeting, Extension Office, 126 N. Bostwick, Charlotte. Monday, Sept. 14-8 p.m. 4-H Personal Appearance Leaders Meeting, Kardel Hall, Charlotte Fairgrounds. Tuesday, Sept. 15 - 7 p.m. 4-H Special Riding Association, Kardel Hall, Charlotte Fairgrounds. Thursday, Sept. 17 - 6-9 p.m. Cooperative Extension “Beef Extravaganza”, 4-H Building, Charlotte Fairgrounds. For reservations, call Anna Mae Conley, 543-4784, by September 9. Monday, Sept. 21-7:30 p.m. Eaton County 4-H Fairboard meeting, Fair Office, Charlotte. “Cooperative Extension Service programs are open to all without regard to race, color, national origin or sex.” Seniors!^ Hastings-Nashville-Delton Middleville-Lakewood Maple Valley Schools LUNCH MENU Monday, Sept. 14 Fishwich, Tarter Sauce, Peas, Applesauce, Cookie, Milk. Tuesday, Sept. 15 Mashed Potatoes and Gravy, Green Beans, Peaches, Bread" and Butter, Milk. Wednesday, Sept. 16 Hamburgers, Oven Fries, Com, Fruit Mix, Milk. Thursday, Sept. 17 Spaghetti, Rolls & Butter, Peas, Pears, Milk. Friday, Sept. 18 Macaroni ’n Cheese, Tuna Sandwich, Green Beans, Peaches, Milk. Hand Boosters! Band Boosters meeting for the Maple Valley School on Tuesday, Sept. 8 at 7 p.m. at the High School Cafeteria or Administration Bldg. All parents and band members are invited to attend. 2 FREE 5x7 COLOR PHOTUb or 1...8 x 10 COLOR PHOTO , ...DURING SEPTEMBER and OCTOBER... DON'T WAIT...CALL FOR AN APPOINTMENT TODAY! NO SETTING CHARGE! INDOORS - OUTDOORS - or BOTH! Call.. .945-4703 or 945-4704 iffiVlCTORlAN GALLERY 8:30 A.M. TO 5:30 P.M. ..EVENING SETTINGS AVAILABLE. 4 �The Maple Valley News, Nashville, Tuesday, September B, 1981 — Page 10 Ackett named "Grand Marshall of Harvest Festiva by Susan Hinckley Fred Ackett, 80, a lifelong resident of Nashville, has been chosen as Grand Marshal for the 1981 Harvest Festival parade, Sept. 19. Born and raised in the village, Ackett has always been a community-spirited individual who has served Nashville in many volunteer capacities. For 43 years, he was a volunteer firefighter with the Nashville Fire Dept.; helped with the ambulance service for a number rtf years; was a local Boy Scout master for 25 years; and was an American Red Cross First Aid in­ structor for three years. He also is active in the Nashville Garden Club, an organization he helped found in 1935. In May 1974, Ackett was honored as a Michigan Minuteman and received an award from Gov. William Milliken for taking “a minute to talk up Michigan. ” The atfard presentation at the State Capitol was part of that year’s Michigan Week celebration. For his scouting work, Ackett has received the Silver Beaver, the highest In May 1974, Gov. William Milliken presented Fred Ackett with a Michigan Minuteman award on the Capitol steps in Lansing. Twenty-five state citizens, who had ''taken a minute" to talk up Michigan received the awards in connection with that year’s Michigan Week celebration. 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... 1981 Harvest Festival TALENT SHOW Sept. 18th 6:30 p.m... Friday PLACE: Downtown Nashville TIME:: CONTEST OPEN TO ALL AGES AND TALENT CATEGORIES. — CASH PRIZES AWARDED — REGISTRATION DEADLINE — SEPTEMBER 15th Contact Lowell or Joan McMillon ... Phone 852-9820 Fred Ackett displays some of the awards he has received for a lifetime of service to his community. Ackett, 80, has been chosen as Grand Marshal for Nashville's 1981 Harvest Festival parade. award in that field. Fred Ackett retired in 1966 after 24 years with the E. W. Bliss Company. Prior to that, he worked twenty years at the old Lentz Table Company in Nashville. “Now I’m an old rock hound,” laughs Fred, he has been a well-known area rock collector for a number of years. “I find wonderful fossils in gravel pits around Nashville.” In addition to his many community activities, Fred has been cast in the role of Nashville’s Santa Claus, holding forth at Carl’s Market for the past nine years. In December 1922, Fred was married to the former Maude Shaffer of Maple Grove Township. They had five children: David and Leon, both of Nashville; Harold of Seattle, Wshington; Freida Barnes of Costa Mesa, Calif; and FALL SPECIALS Sea Nymph Bass Boat AM OQC00 IB161 Reg. $2,295" JB142 $1,033 SPECIAL C$l1,R3R3fUi00 SPECIAL SPECIAL RegJ. B$114,829 5" (plus freight & sales tai) , “I will say this,” com­ Donna Jean Hause of Hastings?- Maude died in mented Ackett about the 1973, and in 1975 Fred honor of being chosen as married the former Mrs. Grand Marshal, “Nashville Marguerite Satterly of is a wonderful town, and thank God for that.” Charlotte. Lori Decker still holds lead for 'Harvest Queen' Lori Decker, candidate of Carl’s Market, holds the lead in the race for Nashville 1981 Harvest Queen. Betty Taylor, sponsored by McDonald’s Woodview Tavern, is in second place and Judy Loy, candidate of Cappon’s Quick Mart, is in third. To date, a total of $422.74 has been collected in penny vote canisters for the seven queen candidates. Others in the race, in alphabetical order, are Kathi Hughes, Dale Morawski, Rosalie Murphy, and Mary Porter. The final vote tally will be made on Sept. 18 and the identity of the winner will be revealed during a Friday evening talent show on Maple St. Coronation is slated to take place about 7:30 p.m. Auto Service CENTER QUALITY WORKMANSHIP TRANSMISSION REPAIRS BODY & BUMP SERVICE WHEEL ALIGNMENT & BALANCING TUNE-UPS & MUFFLERS MAJOR OVERHAULS BRAKES ALL SEA NYMPH ITEMS ON SALE (in stock items only) Ph. 517-852-9609 Wheeler Marine M-66 South of NASHVILLE HOURS: 9 to 7 Doily ■ Closed Sundays Trowbridge Service 130 S. Main St., Vermontv:He - Ph. 726-0569 �Th* Maple Valley Newt, Nashville, Tuesday, September 8, 1981__Pag* 11 Rainbow and puppets entertain chnrch group Puppets from a South Bend, Indiana, troupe taught the lesson of sharing in a Thursdayevening Thursday evening perormanceatthe performance at the NashvilleBapti Nashville Baptist Church. The show was held nightly last week as part of a family Vacation Bible School Vermontville news Vermontville Township The Vermont vd He Township Board met in a regular session at 8 p.m. in the Fire Barn Office. retired in 1967 from the Present: Frith, Baker, Thrun, Pember and Samp­ packing room, where he was son. Visitors: Barbara a 25 year member of the Sherwood, JoeAnn Nehmer, Kellogg .25 Year Club. His Mary Trowbridge, Jim marriage to former Nina Faust, Rod Harmon, Mike Markman ended in a Prescott and Edgar divorce. Dean is survived by Fleetham. his wife, the former Thelma Frith called the meeting to F. Knight Roberts; sons, order at 8 p.m with the Arthur D. of Gaitheburg, Md., Norman of Ceresco and pledge to the flag. The Thomas H. Roberts of minutes of July 30th and Canton, Ill., Gail E. Roberts August 10th, 1981, special meeting were read and of 628 Garrison Rd., Battle approved. Creek; 13 grandchildren; 21 The Treasurers Report: great-grandchildren and a brother Claude Kilpatrick of $85,875.15. Treasurers Bills presented Lacey. Services were Thursday,' 1:30 p.m. at for approval: $610.68. Clerk Bills presented for Richard A. Henry Funeral approval: $987.55. Home. Rev. Merion L. Pember moved to approve Luscomter of Church of Christ officiating. Interment and pay these bills from the porper funds. Sampson Reese Cemetery. Congratulations to Harold supported. Roll call vote revealed all ayes. •and Tina Spicer of 461 S. Sampson made a motion to Main on the birth of their son, Dewey Harold 8 lbs. 5 gravel Shaytown Rd. bet­ ozs. He was born at Hayes- ween Vermontville Hwy. and Green-Beech Hospital on Gresham Hwy. Pember August 24. The grand­ seconded. Roll call vote mothers are Mrs. Virginia revealed all ayes. Pember moved to allow a Spicer of Vermontville Hwy. and Mrs. Juanita Karrar of square dance group to use one stall of the fire barn for Nashville. The L.C.A. of the four or five weeks onejiight Congregational Church will each week for square dance meet Wednesday, Sept. 9, at lessons. Thrun supported. 11 o’clock in the Griswold All ayes. Carried. Sampson moved to allow room. Vermontville Woman's for two requests for car Club will meet September 14 washes to be held on the fire at 7 o’clock at the United barn drive. Pember sup­ Methodist Church for ported. All ayes. Carried. Sampson moved to allow potluck, honoring the past the Capital Improvement president. Raymond and Dorothy Project Committee to use the Shaffer will be honored for Fire Barn Office for a their 40 th wedding an­ meetingSept. 15,1981. Thrun niversary, September 13 supported. AU ayes. Carried. Sampson moved to ad­ from 2-5 p.m. at the home of journ. Thrun supported. their daughter and son-in­ law, the Gary Becrafts, of Time: 9:57 p.m. JaniceL. Baker 5723 Lamie Hwy. Township Clerk By Esther Sheparo 'i atfat^ k WtoLW t i liiffiiKa MM Irik' nllHIiH dlM’ ii: KffiiJs [a Cta 1 it IB < ba ii®a rfc « l< l^1 > 00 Early Saturday morning during the electric storm about 2 a.m. Earl Ryan of* Carlisle Hwy. discovered that his barn was burning. Vermontville and Nashville Departments were there. The barn is in the Vermontville district. They were there till late forenoon. About 5 a.m. Saturday morning during the second storm, lightening hit the wiring at Mrs. Anna Mae Schaub home at 157 Seminary St. A neighbor saw it and woke her up and another called the department, while helping her out to a car to be safe. The department cut the wire from the pole and put out the fire, which was mostly on the outside of the hbuse. Some of the men had come home from the barn fire to go to work, so they were right there to lend a hand. Her son Larry and wife came on Sunday and visited her folks, the Harold Vielch of Lake Veir. Anna Mae spent Sunday night and Monday "morning with her daughter and husband, Mr. and Mrs. Larry Wright of Charlotte. The electricty is now on, only the work on the-side of the house has to be done and the living room from water damage. There were no changes in our banking hours, here at the Michigan National -Bank, effective Friday, August 21. The main office in Charlotte, and Potterville will change on Friday to 6 p.m. and closed Saturday at 12:30, and the other two in Charlotte. The only difference is that it will be open till 6 p.m. on Friday. Mrs. Florence Kilpatrick of West Main received word from Von Rasey of Nashville of the death of David Dean Kilpatrick, 76, of 42 Highland Ave., Battle Creek at the Community Hospital, where he had been a patient since August 24. Dean, as he was called, was born in Woodland, the son of Andrew, and Nancy (Priet) Kilpatrick, one of nine children, only one brother Claude is left of the family. ^They are the brothers of the late Lee Kilpatrick. He moved to Battle Creek in 1920, where he was employed by Kellog Co. for 39 years, Vermontville Lions Club holds free eye screening A special screening has The Vermontville Lions Club has arranged to have been arranged for pre­ the Lions Club Sight Mobile schoolers,. aged three and in the village September 14­ four, on Thursday of that 19 for eye screening of school week from 9 a.m. to 12 noon. Trained individuals will be age children and adults. The eye screening will be doing the screenings. The screening is another available duping that week from ^-7 p.m. and on effort of the local Lions Club Saturday, Sept. 19 from 1-6 to be of service to the Ver­ montville community. (9-15) p.m. Children attending Vacation Bible School sessions last week at Nash­ ville Baptist Church were delighted with a puppet show, “The King’s Adventure Land,” presented by a South Bend, Indiana, husband-wife team. Jim and Jenny Hullinger brought life to the puppets who added humor to the inspirational lessons of the Scriptures. Evening performances were held throughout the week to encourage family attendance. There were several . adults in the audience each evening. A delightful character who thrilled the audience with his zany magical acts after the puppet performance was “Rainbow,” played by Jim Hullinger decked out in multi-colored wig and costume. The Hollingers and their two young children travel across the he country presenting their show to various church youth groups. "Rainbow” was a delightful character who performed magical trips for children of all ages. He was aided by "Aunt Jenny," (Mrs. Hullinger). EWING WELL DRILLING Action-Ads Your dependable drillers in Eaton & Barry Counties WANTED: Large long tables without seats attached for Maple Valley Athletic Bingo. Call 726-0537. 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Box A, Nashville, Michigan Phone 945-9554 (Hastings) The Maple Valley News, Vol. 10 - No. 15 - Tuesday, September 15,1981 Nashville readies for ‘Harvest Festival’ by Susan Hinckley _ With Nashville’s 1981 Harvest Festival just three days away, everything appears to be set for another grand and glorious celebration of the harvest — a village tradition since 1906. The two-day, Sept. 18-19 event is sponsored again this year by the Riverside Recreational Development Corp, as a fund-raiser for a community recreational park now under construction along the Thornapple River,, near Nashville’s business district. The RRDC, a non non-­ profit corporation of local volunteers, has had charge of the Harvest Festival since 1977. In earlier years, the celebration has been sponsored by various community groups. A major festival event initiated in 1978 by the RRDC is the 10-K Harvest Run, which this year is expected to attract close to 150 state runners. “We’re looking toward raising about $1,000 for the RRDC, because of sponsors underwriting costs of the race,” said Rev. Don Roscoe, chairman of the event. He has enlisted the support of over 40 Nashville and Hastings businesses to furnish cash, prizes, and merchandise awards for the race, thus freeing the $6 per runner entry fee for RRDC use. Nashville’s first Harvest Run in 1978 drew under 100 runners. Last year, despite a steady rainfall, there were 159 entries and Rev. Roscoe Arnolds Amusements, Inc. expects even greater tur­ of Traverse City is expected nouts in years to come. to arrive in the village “In the future, I forsee that Thursday to begin setting up the Nashville Harvest Run the Friday and Saturday could become one of the carnival midway. largest and best races in Crowning of Nashville’s Michigan,” said Roscoe, who 1981 Harvest Queen will take has run in various state place Friday evening at an races in recent years. “The open-air talent show which 6.2 mile course is along a starts at 6:30 p.m. on a very scenic route.” He noted Maple Street stage. The that experienced runners identity of the queen, consider the course both fast selected by penny canister and challenging. votes over the past 6-weeks, Roscoe stressed the need will be revealed about 7:30 for community support of the p.m. All seven candidates for Harvest Run to make it a the royal post are expected year-in, year-out success. to be on hand for the talent A unique feature of this show featuring vocal, inyear’s race will be the strumental, dance and presentation by local florists miscellaneous enof flowers to women winners tertainment aicts. in all divisions of the race. A 7 p.m. Friday deadline To create greater local has been set for registering interest in Saturday’s entries in the traditional Harvest Run, the organizers harvest produce contest. have planned a 1-mile Fun Judging will take place at 9 Run toprecede the big event. a.m. Saturday in the The Fun Run starts at 8:30 business district, where the a.m. at Maple Valley High entries will be on display. School, also the starting A grand parade featuring point for the 9 a.m. Harvest the Harvest Queen and her Run. court will step off at noon The Fun Run is open to all from Putnam Park, and ages of non-competitive travel south on Main Street. runners, each of whom will A gospel sing on the Maple receive an award ribbon. Street stage is set for 1 p.m. Roscoe said he hopes to see Saturday, and the Mid­ parents and children jogging Michigan Mini Tractor Pulls together in the Fun Run. will take over Maple Street A traditionalturkey dinner at 5 p.m. with trimmings served Saturday evening will be between 5 and 7 p.m. Friday highlighted with the lift-off of evening at the United a hot-air balloon at 6 p.m. Methodist Church Com- from the RRDC park site munity House will officially Continued on page 9— open the festival. A hot air balloon again will rise at this year's Harvest Festival in Nashville. This tile photo was taken at last year's event. Former local resident presents Grist Mill painting to library An old photo published last October in the Maple Valley News with a Memories story on early cider making at Nashville’s old grist mill was the inspiration for an oil John Johnson, left, revives nostalgic memories of Nashville's 1881 grist mill in his oil painting inspired by an old photo published last year in the Maple Valley News. Johnson recently presented the painting to Putnam Public Library. Looking on at the presentation are assistant librarian Ruth Brown (extreme right) and Phyllis Rizor, who with her husband the late James I. Rizor, formerly owned the mill. (Maple Valley News photos by Susan Hinckley) painting recently presented to Putnam Public Library. John Johnson of Mid­ dleville, a former local resident and 1925 graduate of Nashville High school, is the artist. He made the presentation to the library on Friday, September 4. He began the painting last February, after seeing a second mill photo in the News. He has completed two oils this year, his first at­ tempt at art since high school. As a boy, Johnson moved with his family to Nashville in 1912 from Middleville. His father, the late Nevada (Vade) Johnson, and uncle, Ashley Johnson, operated the local Johnson Bros, dray line here. The family resided a number of years on East Sherman Street near Curtis Road, in the present-day Bernard Hoffman residence. During high school, John began working in the back room of the Nashville News office for Len W. Feighner, who then was editor publisher. Johnson remained on the job at the newspaper office from 1921-29, when he went to Battle Creek to learn the trade of dental technician. He is now retired, having operated his own laboratory in Charlotte for a number of years. Johnson and his wife, the former Ada Gage of Nash­ ville, now are summer resident of Gun Lake and spent the rest of the year at Winter Haven, Florida. The mill scene is on display at the library. Johnson's painting is based on a 1910 photo of the old mill that illustrated an October 1980 Memories of the Past story on early cider-making in Nashville. Cider, jelly and apple butter were sold in the "apple wing" (right), added to the mill during the 1907-16 ownership by Frederic Kyser and son Edwin. The old mill was razed in 1977. �Th® Maple Valley News, Nashville, Tuesday, September 15,1981 — Page 2 Nashville News By Susan Hinckley and has a restaurant and’ ministrative Board. Both horseback riding {acih ties on I meetings are at the church. Mrs. Sena French and her the grounds. If any other focal Jota | daughter,, Mrs. Sallye made thee Labor Day McLean,, bboth of Nashville, crossing of tip Mighty were in Greenwich, ConMackinac, we would- be necticut, recently to attend interested in hearing from funeral services for the them for next week’s issue. former’s brother, George Rev. Earl Sprowles, a Homer Gribben, 74, a former Florida evangelist who local resident. Also at­ conducted a successful tent tending from this area was revival last year at Hastings, Mrs. Vai Gribben of will be in Nashville Sept. 22­ Hastings. An advertising 27 for services at the local agency executive who Church of the Nazarene. The traveled widely in his work, Tuesday through Sunday Gribben died August 26 in sessions will start at 7 p.m. Portugal. He and his wife were visiting the country nightly. A “Secret Pal” revealing following a business trip to party for the PFC ladies of Africa. (Complete obituary the Nashville Baptist Church elsewhere in this issue.) Good to see Lawrence and is set for 8 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 15, at Russ’ restaurant Mary Jarrard back in Nash­ ville after a summer spent at in Battle Creek. The annual Couples’ Golf Mt. Tobe near Plymouth, Outing of the Nashville Connecticut, where he has Baptist Church is scheduled been working as an inspector ed for Sat., Sept. 26, at of gas lines being laid for a the Tyler Creek Golf Course. utility company. Also there “Grease for Peace” is the this past summer, working theme ofa Sept. 26th evening on the same job, was Lloyd party for Senior High youths Priddy of Nashville. He was of the Nashville Baptist accompanied by his wife Church. The “greased” hair Eunice. The Nashville folks styles, clothing and music of were at the top of Mt. Tobe the '50’s will be featured. and enjoyed the scenic Peg Monks of Alto was views, though it took some named Top Weekly Weight time to get used to being at Loss winner when God’s No­ that height. Lawrence plans Munch Bunch met Monday to return East, but Mary will for their weigh-in at the remain tyere at home this Nashville Baptist Church. time. She has lost five pounds in Mrs. Leigh Haroff and son, one week to earn the title. Aaron, were Labor Day The United Methodist dinner guests of her parents, Council on Ministries will Mr. and Mrs. Earl Pennock meet at 7 p.m., Tuesday, of rural Nashville. Ac­ Sept. 15 to be followed by an 8 companying Mrs. Haroff p.m. meeting of the Ad- was her friend, Becky, and children of Battle Creek. Labor Day evening, Mr. and Mrs. Pennock enjoyed a picnic supper at the home of Carl and Louise Bahs of Nashville. Happy news that Jim Pierce of Nashville was able to be home -for the day for celebration of his 21st bir­ thday, Sept. 6. He returned to , Mary Free Bed Hospital in Grand Rapids after the family gathering at the Thomas Oleson home here. Jim is confined to the hospital for therapy for... following several weeks stay at Blodgett in Grand Rapids. He sustained serious injuries STARTS at... PUTNAM PARK at... 12:00 NOON in a motorbike mishap on July 26, while riding the vehicle home from Maple ENDS at... FULLER ST. FOOTBALL FIELD Valley High School where softball tournaments were (ALL types of entries welcome!) being staged. A card shower Call... HELEN CURTIS or... by the local community brought hundreds of ELSIE ARBOUR... 852-9610 greetings to Jim from many Again this year, the Jerry span to Mackinaw City. Terpening family of Nash­ Accompanying Judy and ville was among the Jerry Terpening were their estimated 30,000 walkers children, Robin. Bryon, who crossed the Mackinac Renee and Eric; a friend, Bridge in the traditional Kerri Tobias of Nashville; Labor Day hike led by Gov. and Mrs. Pat Friddle and William Milliken. The children Jim, Brian and marchers were bussed to the Ginger, of Woodland. The St. Ignace side and walked Terpening party started the back across the 5-mile long jaunt at 7:45 a.m. and completed it at about 9:30. a.m., taking their time en PROFESSIONAL route to enjoy the scenery. They paused to watch the BUSINESS passing of an ore carrier DIRECTORY under the bridge. The wea­ ther was sunny and crisp. A wedding was staged at mid­ LIMESTONES MARL (Delivered ond Spread) bridge again this year, CRANEWORK having become a traditional • Drainage Ditches par tof the annual Labor Day • Farm Pond* walk. Mrs. Terpening also DARRELL HAMILTON reports that a troupe of IriUMTILU PH. 852-9691 ballerinas danced across the span this year. FOR PROFESSIONAL INSURANCE PLANNING In addition to the Labor Call Day event, the Terpening THE HECKER AGENCY party enjoyed a trip to 225 N. MAIN - NASHVILLE Mackinac Island. The PHONE 882-9980 highlight there was a visit to the historic Stone Cliff Inn, a VERMONTVILLE VILLAGE fabulous mansion built in COUNCIL MEETINGS 1904 on the back trails of the 1st Thursday each month island. When the home was At 7:30 P.M. constructed seventy-five Vermontville Public Library years ago for a wealthy Public Invited to attend. Chicago meatpacker, it cost $35,000. He intended to use DAN’S the mansion as a summer WATER SOFTENER place but died before it was SALES and SERVICE completed Today the Dependable service on all property is valued at one makes and models. and - a - half million dollars, FREE WATER TESTI I and is owned by a realtor on Reasonable Fees!! the island. Situated on a 175acre site, the mansion now (517)852-9564 serves as an inn with 15 — NASHVILLE — Ask for Dan) I sleeping rooms; is furnished with magificent antiques; CtOYHg, ■ LuATS HORSES & autos & *"s’ MARCHERS... NEEDED!! friends and well-wishers hoping to brighten his bir­ thday. Jim is the son of Mr. and Mrs. James Mark Pierce of Nashville. His address at Mary Free Bed is Room 302, 235 Wealthy S.E., Grand Rapids, MI 49506. While undergoing medical tests in Lansing last week, Mrs. Bertha Becker of Nash­ ville spent several days with her granddaughter, Mrs. Brenda Starkweather. With the latter, she also enjoyed a trip to Eagle to call on Mr. and Mrs. Roger Hardenburg and family. In Lansing, Mrs. Becker also visited a step­ daughter, Mrs. Ida Pratt Thursday afternoon callers on Mr. and Mrs. Vern Hawblitz of Nashville were Mr. and Mrs. Ray Morgenthaler, local. Saturday callers were Mr. and Mrs. Larry Hawblitz of Battle Creek. Sunday callers were Mr. and Mrs. Dale. Bishop, also of Battle Creek. Saturday dinner guests at the Hawblitz home were Mr. and Mrs. Max Sihler of Chicago, along with his mother, Mrs. Helen Sihler of Evergreen Park, Ill., who has been a houseguest of the Hawblitzes the past two weeks. Enjoyed a letter from Guy Howell, a former Nashville resident now of Tucson, Arizona, in which he com­ mented on several recent Memories of the Past stories. He remembers Florence Grohe, an early local primary teacher who was the topic of a July ar- ticle. Miss Grohe was a second grade teacher of Howell. He wrote: “She could get her message across to the kids without harsh words or violence. I think a lot of the children would have done anything for her; she was so well loved by all. I would go to her house sometimes even after I left the second grade and talk with her and her father. The year she was my teacher, I had the whooping cough. I had pneumonia with it and was one sick chicken for a long time. After I had started to recuperate, Miss Grohe would come to our house in the evening and give me my lessons. She would come the next night and hear those lessons and give me some more until, when I did go back to school, I was up with the rest of the class and passed to third grade with the others.” “I am really enjoying the paper,” noted Guy Howell. “I turn first thing to Memories of the Past. Keep up the good work.” Another item that recently delighted Howell was our reprint in the Nashville News column of News publisher Len Feighner’s words of wisdom to village malcontents regarding the 1908 sewer project. “He was a man who didn’t pull punches when he had something to say,” noted Howell. “I don’t know how Eaton Rapids took it if they saw it, but he wouldn’t care.” Many mature people prefer to select their own funeral director in advance, and to prearrange details of their funeral service. This is both proper and feasible, and the funeral expense fund can be placed in trust with a local financial institution. We. can supply further details on prearrangement. '/Nashville’s 1981 Harvest Festival PARADE SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 19 PEOPLE’S BIBLE CHURCH DIRECTORS REV. LEONARD PUTNAM 219 Washington St., CHURCH OF THE NAZARENE Nashville 301 Fuller St, Nashville Suunnddaay :School . 9:45 a.m. Sunday School .. TO a.m. S Sunday: una: Sunday: Sunday: A.M. Worship 10:45 a.m. A.M. Worship ..11 a.m.’ P.M. Youth Service 6 p.m. PM Worship 7 pm 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 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 NASHVILLE BAPTIST CHURCH PASTOR STEVEN L. REID 304 Phillip^ St., Nashville Sunday School. 9:45 a.m. ST. CYRIL CATHOLIC CHURCH A.M. Service ...11 a.m. P.M. Service .......7 p.m. Wed. Service....... 7 p.m. PASTOR LESTER DeGROOT Assistant...Don Roscoe /Voqt~ FUNERAL HOME in Nashville Phone 852-0840 AREA CHURCH SCHEDULES E. State Road, Nashville Sunday School .. 10 a.m. UNITED METHODIST CHURCH Sunday: North State, Nashville A.M. Worship ..11 a.m. P.M. Worship ... 7 p.m. A.M. Worship. 9:45 a.m. Sunday School ..11 a.m. Wednesday Evening: Prayer Meeting .. 7 p.m.Youth Fellowship Sunday ............ 6 p.m. PASTOR RANDY REED Bible Study Thur). 8 p.m. TRINITY FULL GOSPEL CHURCH V fUNLI^L MAPLEGROVE BIBLE CHURCH 8593 Cloverdale Road FIRST CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH ('/» mile East of M-66, 5 miles south of Nashville) 110S. Main, Vermontville Church School. 9:45 a.m. Sunday School .. 10 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 Worship. REV. DAVE SCHREUDER 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 7:00 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 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... �The Maple Valley News, Nashville, Tuesday, September 15, 1981 — Page 3 ~IL ^?'*ss ^S w && s Si^ ^s S !? i>sJ s ^!?>J w S&& «?; J*‘3> »^ “Si! »VjNwt &<* &< & < ffs u *®n ,. *u« U in f <7J Is, **-«! HgjjJ J? ■ i wisd o m |I J? ** »i wisdom |I ’B'wtas I'M. * ‘wirtniM tiM «arts iimj Fa ■® ^"l tai in J ‘•T ^Midlife * »i lot It <l bB r tn.* ^-tb people prefer t tieir own foieral i: actance, aod to s details of their Erice, ftis is both d feasible, and the cease fend can be tnst with a local ^etttioe. ft r further details DBEOt. Mrs. Clarence (Bunny) Shaw of Nashville has shared with us a letter which she recently received from former local resident Glen Nesman of Clair, Mich. In the letter he commented on two recent Memories stories. Nesman wrote: “The Colin T. Munro article was most interesting and about a man who was surely a legend to most former Nashville residents. The ‘Ole Swim­ ming Hole’ article indeed struck home as a reminder" of our many plunges into Thornapple River and Shanty Brook to the east of our place. And, of course, always in the nude as we had no swim suits and couldn’t afford them anyway. Shanty Brook was quite a stream after dredging some 70 years ago. Our swimming in Thornapple River (less frequent) was about a mile east of Maple Valley School, about where the railroad crosses the river. We used to walk the railroad bridge and listen for approaching trains, then run for our lives to get off the bridge.” Ac­ cording to information supplied by Mrs. Mead, the parents of Glen Nesman came to America from Sweden about 100 years ago. The family lived south and east of Nashville where the Michael Bartons now reside. The Nesmans had six sons and one daughter; two of the boys and their sister have been dead for several years. Four of the Nesman sons graduated from Nashville High School. “All were very bright and became highly successful in their vocations,” noted Mrs. Mead. She added that the brothers planned to meet Sept. 9 at Cadillac for a family reunion. Marie Ayres of Nashville is convalescing at home following recent surgery at Pennock Hospital, Hastings. Mrs. Gladys Dull and her daughter, Mrs. Marjorie Hill, former local residents now of Daytona Beach, Florida, were recent visitors ; in this area. They were in Cincinnati, Ohio, to attend the July 31st wedding of Mrs. Hill’s grandson, Tom Stark. He is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Cy (Shirley) Stark of Charlotte. Just prior to the trip north, Mrs. Hill had been in Europe for a three-weeks tour of six countries. The wedding was held at the Milford, Ohio home of the bride’s parents. A rehearsal supper for 50 was hosted by the groom’s parents, and about 200 were in attendance at a wedding supper. The following morning, a brunch for sixty was held at the bride’s parents’ home. Maxine Phillips of Fine Lake and the Ray Lundquist family of Nashville were in attendance. On August 23, an open house for the newlyweds was held in Charlotte at the Stark home. Tom is employed in ac­ counting for Pepsi Cola Company at Troy, MI. Mrs. Dull and Mrs. Hill departed for Florida August 25, on a flight from Detroit and had breakfast with the newlyweds before they left. During their visit in this area, Mrs. Dull and Mrs. Hill attended a party given August 9 by Pete and Marjorie Dull of Hastings in honor of their son, James, who recently graduated from high school and has joined the U.S. Navy. About sixty were present for the event. The children enjoyed pony rides and the young adults played ball. Mrs. William (Margaret) Hecker of Nashville is with her daughter, Jean, at Ann Arbor, convalescing after her recent hospitalization at Pennock, where she spent several days in the Intensive Care Unit. Remember, if you have a favorite recipe that you would be willing to share, the local Friends of the Library are seeking material for a community cookbook to be published as a fund-raiser for the organization. The FOL also is interested in heritage recipes that may WATCH for... ; •: PRE-GAME SPECIALS •: — LISTED IN THE WINDOW — Sugar Hut Cafe — VERMONTVILLE — Joan and Homer Winegar GRI ASSOC. BROKER STANTON’S REALESTATE REALTOR VERMONTVILLE NASHVILLE 726-0181 852-1717 NEW LISTING: 15 room, country home on 5 acres on the edge of Nashville. Scenic view overlook­ ing golf course, new 2-car garage. This home has been completely remodeled, buUhas much of its original charm — must be seen to app­ reciate. Contract terms. VACANT LAND: North of Vermontville. 13 acres and/or 24 acres (good farm land). Some woods, small frontage on trout stream. Low down pay­ ment (Contract terms). COUNTRY HOME and BARN: on nice large lot. Located north of Charlotte on M-50. Lot borders Thornapple River. $21,000 - Contract terms (or $17,000 CASH). — FARMS — 72 ACRES: Vermontville, with large home and buildings (possible contract) $86,000. 60 ACRES: Nashville, with 8 year old home, 36x40 barn, $68,500. Phone 726-0223 evenings have been passed down in local families. Proceeds of the sale of the cookbook later this year will go to the Putnam Public Library for a proposed Children’s Wing expansion. The FOL will Nine Eaton County 4-H’ers Bar-B-Que Contest, and Showmanship. Winning third begin taking orders for the book during Nashville’s recently participated in the second in Senior Poultry in Intermediate Poultry Michigan 4-H Poultry and Fitting and Showmanship. Judging and Intermediate upcoming Harvest Festival. Rabbit Expos, held on the Approximately 100 birds Fitting and Showmanship The price will be $3.50 a campus of Michigan State were exhibited in the Poultry was Marty Binkowski. Linda single copy, or three for $10. University. Nyle Wells, a Show and Wells exhibited the Kikendall, also from Eaton Ifyou have a recipe to share, American, Best Rapids, placed sixth in please drop it off at the member of the Vermontville Best Jr. Farmers 4-H Club, took English, Best Asiatic, Best Junior Fitting and library. Instruction sheets for submitting recipes are top honors in the State 4-H Single Comb Clean Leg and Showmanship. Jim Harris, a Turkey Bar-B-Que contest Best Rose Comb Clean Leg. member of the Mighty available there. and was second in the Faith Wells of Ver­ Minnies 4-H Club from On Sept. 6, Clarence and montville was first in Junior Grand Ledge, also par­ Margaret Reid of Nashville Poultry Judging Contest. In November, Wells will Poultry Judging and second ticipated in the Poultry attended a party in honor of her sister and husband, Alice represent Michigan in the in Junior Fitting and Expo. Gary In the Rabbit Expo ac­ and Kenneth Vosburg of National Contests held in Showmanship. Louisville, Kentucky. Other Binkowski from Eaton tivities, Amy Youngs from Lexington, Kentucky, held at the home of their daughter honors compiled by Wells Rapids placed fourth in Vermontville was third place include winning the Chicken Junior Fitting and Senior Showman; Vickie and family, Karen and Steve Mott of Olivet took fourth Harrison and sons of near place and Julie Wheaton Bellevue. Others present from Charlotte placed fifth. were the Vosburg’s children: The purpose of the contest Marlene and Cesear Dies was to give 4-H’ers a chance and children of Wisconsin; to evaluate their knowledge Jim and Debbie Kuykendall and showing skills by and children of Bellevue; The Vermontville Lions schoolers, aged three and competing against others Chris and Susan Wills and son of Bellevue; Dennis and Club has arranged to have four, on Thursday of that with similar interests. For information about the Joy Vosburg and children of the Lions Club Sight Mobile week from 9 a.m. to 12 noon. Athens. Others were Ken­ in the village September 14­ Trained individuals will be poultry and rabbit 4-H 19 for eye screening of school doing the screenings. programs, contact Nancy neth’s mother, who lives at age children and adults. The screening is another Diuble Thelen, at the Eaton Climax; Alice’s parents, Mr. The eye screening will be effort of the local Lions Club County Cooperative Ex­ and Mrs. Vere Robinson of available during that week to be of service to the Ver­ tension Service or call 543­ Bellevue; and Walter End­ from 3-7 p.m. and on montville community. (9-15) .2310 or 645-2351. sleys of Hastings, and many Saturday, Sept. 19 from 1-6 friends. p.m. Margaret Reid is spending A special screening has several days a week at the been arranged for pi^ehome of her parents, the Vere Robinsons of Bellevue, to care for her mother, who is recovering from recent SWIMMING POOLS: Best deal in the county and for doknee surgery. The Clarence Reids of it-yourselfers the easiest to Nashville are pleased to install; Financing now — "Going back to Family Style" — announce the arrival of their available. Acoma, Inc., 1­ 14th grandchild: little 616-963-0433. (4-21N) SERVING 5:30 P.M. to 7:30 P.M. Samantha Kay, bom August BOARDING DOGS & CATS: ADULTS...*3.50 CHILDREN 5 to 12...*2.00 29 to their son, Jerry, and his Carroll Wells, Phone 726­ ___________CHILDREN UNDER 5...FREE wife, Kay. 0129. (eow) The Mayo-Evans Birthday Club met Sept. 10 for a potluck dinner at the home of Una Callahan of Bellevue, with Vanessa Carpenter of Nashville assisting the hostess. Sixteen members and guests were present. The October 8 meeting of the club will be held at the home of Mary Linsley of rural Don't wear yourself out Bellevue. The Nashville Chamber of panning for gold .. Commerce, in a Wednesday morning meeting last week, YOU'LL STRIKE IT RICH established December 29 as WITH AN the date for an American Red Cross Blood Drive in Eaton Federal Nashville. The goal will be to collect 100 pints of blood. The NOW Checking location of the clinic has not Account yet been determined. More and we'll fill jour details will be furnished later. Other topics discussed pockets with ... at the meeting which was held at 8 a.m. in the con­ ference room of SNB Bank and Trust, were the three new Main Street Christmas decorations recently pur­ compounded daily chased by the Chamber through public donations; Chamber sponsorship of a hot-air balloon ascension at the upcoming Harvest WITH 5'A% INTEREST, COMPOUNDED DAILY Festival; and a proposed Clean-up, Fix-up, Paint-up Individuals, NwProflt FOR B1NIOR CITIZIN* campaign in the business (60 yrs. and over) district. Nyle Wells takes top honors at Michigan 4-H Expos Vermontville Lions Club to hold ‘free eye screening’ Nashville VFW 8260 & AUXILIARY Action - Ads FISH & CHICKEN FRY FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 18 Wait a Minute, Partner! 5%% interest Action - Ads FREE PUPPIES: Pointer and Collie mix. Phone 852­ 0866, Nashville. (9-22) GARAGE SALE: Thurs. & Fri., Sept. 17 & 18, from 9 till 7, on M-66, one mile south of Nashville. Small appliances, wringer washer, baby clothes, bassinet, carriage stroller, toys, hamster cage, linens and much more. RENT A 2 BDRM. APT. FOR $178 PER MONTH: Located in Nashville. Call 852-1631, Nashville, after 6 p.m. *300 *100 Minimum Balance with Return Check Minimum Balance with Safekeeping Return Check *500 •300 STOP IN AT ANT OF OUR FOOR CONVENIENT OFFICES FOR MORE NOW checking details and Loan Association FOUR CONVENIENT LOCATIONS TO SERVE YOU HOME OFFICE - CHARLOTTE. MICHIGAN Nashville, Michigan • Eaton Rapids, Michigan ■ Olivet, Michigan 1JFSLIC �The Maple Valiev News, Nashville, Tuesday, September 15,1981 — Page 4 Memories of the past.. By Susan Hinckley Photo review of past Harvest Festivals (Author’s note: In September 1979, and again in 1980, Memories of the Past featured an account of the successful planning and execution of Nashville s very first Harvest Festival. That two day event, Aug. 31 and Sept. 1, 1906, was filled with the excitement of balloon ascensions, sports contests, band concerts, parades and fireworks. Its success inspired a village tradition, now 75 years old. Since the story of Nashville's early Harvest Festival celebrations is best told in pictures, we will limit this year's rerun to photos and captions.) Bands were an integral part of early Harvest Festival parades. Outsiders often were invited to participate, but none was so loved or admired by Nashville residents as the hometown band of Hi Walrath. Before the day of high school bands, Walrath's musicians supplied music for almost all social 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: Elton Clifford, Edwin Kane, "Ab" Mason, Bill Ackett, Kent Nelson, Frank Purchis, Carl Lentz, Tom Copeland, Herbie Walrath, Guy Hummel. 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 Alf Buxton residence (present-day Wilson home) at the corner of State and Reed is in background. While parades were popular Festival events, other activities in in-­ cluded vaudeville and trapeze acts, ball games, athletic and sporting contests (even a ladies' wood-sawing race), band concerts, street dances, carnival attrac attrac-­ tions, balloon ascensions, and, in the 1920’s, airplane rides. A bicycling daredevil thrills a mostly-male audience at an early Harvest Festival. Physical prowess played a big role in many events, including a traditional tug-of-war between Castleton and Maple Grove townships. (Photo loaned, courtesy Guy Howell) Attend the... 1981 Harvest Festival, September 18 & 19 "BE A PART OF NASHVILLE HISTORY" SEPTEMBER " Come to the Harvest Festival this Weekend... and SAVE at KELLY’S c— EXTRA-WIDTH... PANTY HOSE 2k, 3x, 4x, 5x, Reg. $1.59 ELASTIC Reg. 50* pr . e men's DRESS SOCKS Orlon Crews PAPERBACK * 1°° 3 f- Of $ 1°° ASSORTMENT—1/4"-1" 6 PR. BUNDLE *4 Four balloon ascensions at Nashville's first Harvest Festival in 1906 thrilled spectators 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) '<• ' BOOKS Nurse & Romance, . 3for’lw cann Reg. 95< ea. . . girls' KNEE-HI’S All size ranges, Reg. PR . 1.39 pr. BACK-TO-SCHOOL Assortment BARRETTES Reg. 1.00 Values .. ARTIFICIAL FLOWERS Crystal Ball Mums, Reg. 39<.‘. FULL BOUFFANT SIZE SHOWER CAPS Reg 1.29 eo 2 for’I00 4 fOF 1 • 2 for $ 1°° Come and see ... biggest stock of goods in our 26 yr. history! "Kettety 4, Variety Store 115-117 N. Main — NASHVILLE PHONE;8S2-9747 Nashville always has loved a parade. The 1911 Harvest Festival featured a gala parade each day of the 2-day event, and it was made up of no less than 27 colorful floats. UtiMy pole m foreground i s at corner of Main and Maple. Mer?°"tSkP°mkeS VIS|b*®.on dosed awnings across street are Von W. Furniss drug store, Kleinhans clothing; and Glasgow hardware.. (Photo loaned, courtesy Fred Ackett) �New members welcome at Square Dance The “Maple Valley Squares” square dancing club is starting its new season this month. The club is a congenial group of 12% couples, who enjoy square A >77 dancing and they would like to share this enjoyment with others. The group’s caller, Don Williams, from Mason, is giving lessons beginning September 22 at 7 p.m. in the Vermontville Fire Barn. Bring your partner and join us. The first lesson is free. If you can’t come on the 22nd, youcantcomeonte n, you will be welcome on the The Maple Valley News, Nashville, Tuesday, September 15,1981 — Page 5 29th. “We believe that anyone can learn to dance our Western Style Square dance. Once you take the lessons, you can dance with any caller or club in the coun- try... or even in the world,” says a spokeswoman for the group. The club dances on the second and fourth Fridays of the month at the Fuller Street School. They also have Christmas parties in December and picnicks and campouts in the summer. Come and try it on the 22nd, you just might like it �The Maple Valley News, Nashville, Tuesday. September 15, 1981 — Page 6 Schaub’s fire, and her son Larry and wife, came on Sunday, it was Larry’s wife’s folks, the Harold Vielches, that they visited. The Lions Club will have their Sightmobile in town September 14-19 for eye screening of school children and adults on Thursday from 9 to 12 noon for three and four preschoolers. On Tuesday, Sept. 15, the Lions Club will sponsor a Flu Shot Clinic from 7 to 9 p.m. at the United Methodist Church. Mrs. Mary Irvin of the Barry County Medical Care Facility celebrated being 99 years young on Thursday, September 3. Vermontville news By Esther Sheparo end over end. She was taken The Senior Citizens’ to St. Lawrence Hospital. potluck dinner is today Sunday, Sept. 6 was Mrs. 'Tuesday, Sept 15). I hope everyone remembers that it Anna Mae Schaub’s bir­ is the third Tuesday of the thday. Her sister and month, if you hurry when husband, Eleanor and Lee you read this, you should be Rawson from Lansing, came in time for the afternoon for her, taking Anna Mae to bingo. The meeting is in the Grand Rapids to the home of Griswold room of the their son, Michael Rawson, for dinner. On Wednesday, Congregational Church. We are glad that Mrs. Ada Floyd and Lucille Carrol of Uerendinger has left the Portland took them .out to hospital and is coming along dinner, with her brother, just fine at the home of her Elwood Hawkins, making daughter, Mrs. Shirley Hole eight in the party. Friday, of Mason Kd , west of Ver­ Miss Dora Rawson of montville on Vermontville Hassett went to the Lee Rawsons for her birthday. Hwy. Mrs. Frances Shetenhelm There were three birthdays: reports that her grand- Anna Mae, Elwood and daughter, Jackie Janousek Dora’s. The Lee Rawsons of Round Lake Rd., is and Anna Mae visited their Mrs. Hattie coming good, but will be out mother, of work fora few months. On Hawkins. They also visited Tuesday morning, Sep­ Mrs. VonWest at Lansing tember 2, while her grand­ General and Steve Pede in daughter was on her way to St. Lawrence, who was work, about 5:30, she coming home Sunday, Sept. swerved to miss a dog, and 13. In the September 8 news, on the wet pavement, her car hit an embankment, going when I wrote of Mrs. Ava Kroger, Martha Zemke and Iva Rogers at­ tended a luncheon for the Retired Teachers of Eaton County, held in Charlotte last Tuesday. The Vermontville Garden Club will hold its September meeting Monday, Sept. 21 in the Griswold Room at the Congregational Church. It is hoped as many members as can will attend, as plans for the 25th anniversary of the club will be finalized. Leta Nagle had lunch at the Elmer Conards Saturday and watched the Grand Parade of Charlotte Frontier Days. Bryce Stevens of Flint spent Friday with his mother, Mrs. Lila Stevens. Twenty-five years ago, a group of plant and flower lovers started the Ver­ montville Garden Club and through the years, the club has grown and is still very active. This year, to observe these twenty-five years, we are planning a special event, at the October meeting on Monday, Oct. 18, at the regular meeting time and place. Nashville Harvest Festival Large BAKE SALE by the... Galloping Troubadours 4-H Club Also,.. Serving COFFEE - CIDER and DONUTS Action-Ads FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 18 12 Noon to 5 P.M. SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 19 10 A.M. ‘til Sold-Out Mirrors Image 111 Main St., Nashville LOST: Black and gray tiger cat, longhair, his name is Trouble, lost in Middle St., Nashville area. $15 reward. Call 852-0973, 852-9792, mornings. YARD SALE: Humidifier, lamps, clothing, housewares, toys. 477 S. Main, Vermontville, Thurs. & Fri., 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. FOUND: Young black cat with collar. 852-0879, Nash­ ville. Vermontville has new librarian The library in Ver­ montville has announced the retirement of Mrs. Ingrid Northrup as ofJuly 15, after nine years of dedicated service. Patrons and friends wish Ingrid a happy retirement and look toward to seeing her as a substitute librarian. Mrs. Cherie Everett has taken Mrs. Northrup’s position. Mr. and Mrs. Carl Bushre have donated $100 to the library in the name of- Mrs. Ingrid Northrup and Mrs. Irene Hadden for their years of service to the library. The library is in the process of selecting appropriate material which will be an­ nounced at a later date. Mrs. Ava Kroger has also donated a scrapbook to the library containing some Vermontville history in the form of news clippings and other local announcements. New Birthday Books: The Truck Book by Robert L. Wolfe - for Teddy Thrasher from Grandma and Grandpa Thrasher. Bringing the Rain to Kapiti Plain by Verna Janine Harb completes nurse anesthesia training Janine is the daughter of Janine Harb graduated August 27 from Mercy Jim and Anne McLaughlin of College - Mt. Carmel rural Nashville. Hospital School of Anesthesia in Detroit. During the ceremonies, she received an award from Mt. Carmel for scholastic achievement. She also received a degree in nursing from Mercy College in 1976. Both Janine and her husband Herb sire Certified Nurse Anesthetists. They will be making their home in Tennessee. Barry-Eaton Health Dept. Calendar of Events Barry Office: 110 W. Center St. Mon., Sept. 14 - Im­ munization Clinic, 9-11:30 a.m. and 14 p.m.; W.I.C., 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. Tues. Sept. 15 - Medicaid Screening, 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.; Family Planning, 11:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. Wed., Sept. 16 - W.I.C., 8:30 a.m. 4:30 p.m.; Family Planning, 11:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. Charlotte Office: Mon., Sept. 14 Family Planning, 110 N. Cochran, 11 a.m. - 4 p.m. Tues., Sept. 15 - W.I.C., 110 N. Cochran, 8 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. Wed., Sept. 16 - Medicaid Screening, 110 N. Cochran, 8 a.m. -4 p.m. ; Immunization Clinic, 528 Beech St., 8:30-11 a.m. and 14 p.m. Thurs., Sept. 17 - Family Planning, 110 N. Cochran, 11 a.m. - 7 p.m.; W.I.C., 110 N. Cochran, 8 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. Fri., Sept. 18 - W.I.C., 110 N. Cochran, 8 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. Aardema - for Beth Starring from Linda Aldrich. Fairy Tales by Dean - for Melissa Barnhart from her grand­ mother Doris Makely. Memory Books: In memory of Jesse Boyd: Indoor Plants by Sunset Books from Mr. and Mrs. Floyd Amspacher. Wood Stoves by Sunset Books from Mr. and Mrs. Harold Stewart Tatting by Rhoda Auld from friends and neigh­ bors. In Memory of Clarence Humphries: Visions of the Wild by John Shaw from Mr. and Mrs. Elbert Carpenter and Mr. and Mrs. Dale Northrup. In Memory of Kenyon Peabody: Better Homes & Gardens - Complete Guide to Gardening from the Maple Valley Jr. and Sr. High Faculty. Trees by James Crockett from Mr. and Mrs. Willard Mikesell. Along the Continental Divide by Michael Robbins from Mr. and Mrs. Terrill Swartz and family. Jack Nicklaus Playing Lessons from Mr. and Mrs. Elbert Carpenter and family. Walter Farley’s How to Stay Out of Trouble with Your Horse from Mr. and Mrs. Larry Linghohn and family. In Memory of Earnest Marcum: Michelle by Carolyn E. Phillips from the Vermontville Post Office. : Lakewood/Maple Valley: COMMUNITY EDUCATION HURRY! HURRY! HURRY! • Still Taking Enrollment • Adult High School Completion • Leisure-Time Classes • Advanced Studies/H igh School ■ College Credit (Davenport) CALI... Lakewood... 374-8897 Maple Valley... 852-9275 Maple Valley Athletic Boosters meeting Nashville Ambulance Service p is sponsoring a ... GREASED ^PIG’ Contest! Saturday, Sept. 19 at 7 p.m. *50.00 FIRST PRIZE *50.00 FIRST PRIZE ... for Men's group for Women's group 3:00... Saturday Afternoon for... KIDS’ GREASED PIG CONTEST — PRIZES DONATED BY AREA MERCHANTS — Located between the Nashville Fire Barn and . Ambulance ServiceMain Street Nashville 8 The next regular meeting of the Athletic Boosters is Monday, September 21,1981, 7:00 p.m., at the Maple Valley Jr. - Sr. High School. There was a good turnout at the September 9, 1981 special meeting. Hopefully, this will continue. Everyones support is needed. See you there. CARD OF THANKS I would like to thank everyone for the many birth­ day cards I received. Also a special thanks to everyone who have been praying for me. For all the get well wishes and flowers that I have received. To the many friends and relatives who have come to visit me. I will always remember your kindness. Jim Pierce Maple Valley Athletic Boosters BINGO MAPLEWOOD SCHOOL Vermontville THURSDAYS ...7:00 p.m. Early Birds ... 6:30 p.m. Let's take minutes together. I may be new to you, but I'm not new to your business. ! represent the finest quality corn in the mid-west. I'm prepared to provide you all the facts including the Renk Free Replanting Agree­ ment up to 100%. Let me show you how to obtain the greatest net profit per acre possible. Call me! Citizens Elevator 870 S. Main Vermontville Phone 726-0514 Renk means results. �The Maple Valley News, Nashville, Tuesday, September IS, 1981 — Page 7 �The Maple Valley News, Nashville, Tuesday, September 15, 1981 — Page 8 resident dies in Portugal Former5402 by Susan Hinckley Services were held August 31 at St. Michael’s Cathedral, Greenwich, Connecticut, for George Homer Gribben, 74, a former Nashville resident. He died Wednesday, August 26, while he and his wife were visiting in Portugal. Gribben was born in Nash­ ville, the son of George W. and Anna (Downing) Gribben. He graduated from Nashville High School, and in 1929 from Stanford University, Palo, Alto, California, where he was a Phi Beta Kappa. He then was employed as a copywriter for a number of years for various depart­ ment stores, including Hudson’s in Detroit; Van Berger’s in Newark; and Macy’s in New York. In 1935, he joined the ad­ vertising agency of Young firm’s offices across the USA and around the world to conduct seminars relative to production of advertising. He also surveyed potential markets for his firm in several foreign countries. He is survived by his wife, Jane; sons: Andy of Alaska; Peter of Washington, D.C.; and Rubican as a copywriter and quickly rose to the rank of copy supervisor. He left the agency in 1942 to join the U.S. Army as a private, and left in 1945 as a captain. He then returned to Young and Rubican, becoming vice president for radio and tv copy in 1951, and copy director for print and tv in 1954. In 1956 Gribben was named vice president of the firm; in 1958 he became president; in 1962, chief executive officer, and in 1963, chairman of the board. In 1965 Gribben took an early retirement at age 57 to return to college. He earned a degree in humanities at Manhattanville College. In 1977 he accepted a position with Young and Rubican as dean of the agency’s creative workshops. In this capacity, Gribben traveled to the Obituaries Roy L. Belson-----------HASTINGS - Mr. Roy L. Belson, 88, of 311S. Hanover, died Monday, September 7, 1981 at Barry County Medical Care Facility. He was born in Baltimore Township October 26, 1892, the son of George and Mary (Staphler) Belson. He at­ tended Bristol, Norton and Nashville schools. He married Theresa Rice June 20, 1928. He was engaged in far­ ming until moving to Nash­ ville in 1935 and was em­ ployed by Lentz Table Factory, Standard Stamping Company, Nashville Lumber Company and later by E.W. Bliss Company of Hastings. He retired in 1958. Start your weekend fresh! Give grandma’s Friday flowers to someone you care for... 852-9797 GRANDMA'S GREENERY Ck NASHVILLE f flowers ft HOURS Mon.-FrL 9-5 Sat. 9-5 ^U52-9797/^ Some SIDE DOOR Closed Wednesday! Building DELTON - Mr. Archie B. Belson, 89, formerly of 9855 W. Milo Road, died Friday, September 4, 1981 after a lingering illness. He was born in Barry County Sep­ tember 11, 1891, the son of George and Mary (Staphler) Belson. HOURS: 9 A.M. - 5:30 P.M. Monday thru Saturday 207 Main St., Nashville 852-0845 Lets HearItForSAVINGS! rs-...... x 8 oz. Grecian But-Put Formula 16 Cleansing 4 oz.. Liquid. q Sponge jSTor 2 oz. Cream BUF-PUF I NocinedKAted $]59 Flax-Care. 12 oz.... $2.59 Preflex. V/2 oz.... $2.09 Stayfree Maxi­ Pads $239 gd $199 Maalox or Right Guard 5 oz. Deodorant or 4 oz. Anti-Perspirant or The Dry Look 5 oz. Aerosol your choice RIGHT Iguard Maalox Plus Suspension 12 oz. Tylenol Regular Strength 100 Tablets 3O’s $259 I $288 Mini-Pads, 30’s...$2.19 Gillette Shaving es . 5's 144 Atra, 10's. ..$2.89 ATTEND THE... ■ (ft 1981 Nashville September 18 & 19 Mr. Belson is survived by his wife, Theresa; three sons, Waynard Belson of Hastings, Lyle Belson of Middleville, and Kenneth Belson of Augusta; one daughter, Mrs. Robert (Beverly) Brooks of Hastings; sixteen grand­ children; eight great grandchildren; one great great - grandchild; and one brother, Aubrey Belson of Tawas City, Michigan. Services were held at 1:00 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 9, from the Leonard-Osgood and Wren Funeral Home of Hastings. Rev. David D. Garrett officiated. Burial was in Wilcox Cemetery. Archie B. Belson--------- ® MME PHIMMCT Boil n Soak James of Massachusetts; daughters, Laura of New York City; Mary of Ver­ mont; Susan of Ann Arobr; and Sarah, at home; three grandchildren; and a sister, Mrs. Sena French of Nash­ ville. Burial was at Charlemont, Mass., on September 1. Stop at our Sidewalk Sale ® Saturday, [ I Sept. 19 J He married Anna Garrett December 18, 1920. She preceded him in death in 1958. His second wife, Hattie, preceded him in death in 1971. He farmed in the Barry County area all his life. Mr. Belson is survived by one daughter, Mrs. Robert (Iva) Osborne of Delton; one son, George Belson of Gull Lake; a daughter-in-law, Mrs. Betty Belson of Battle Creek; eight grandchildren; five great - great - grand­ daughters; and one brother, Aubrey Belson of Tawas City, Mich. Funeral services were held Sunday, September 6, at 2:00 p.m. from the Williams Funeral Home in Delton. Rev. Elmer Faust officiated. Burial was in Wilcox Cemetery. Thomas C. Eklund------HOUSTON, TEXAS - Mr. Thomas C. Eklund, 32, died Wednesday, September 2, 1981 at his home in Houston. He was bom January 8, 1949 in Newburgh, New York, the son of Carl W. and Jane Elizabeth (Lentz) Eklund. He was an attorney in tax law. Mr. Eklund is survived by his father, Carl of Boca Raton, Florida; one brother, John of Mansfield, Ohio; two sisters, Mrs. Mary Jane Howell of Des Moine, Iowa and Kathryn Froom of Rochester, New York. He was preceded in death by his grandparents, Carl and Lelia Lentz of Nashville. Funeral services were held Sunday, September 6, from the Vogt Funeral Home in Nashville. Rev. Leonard Putnam officiated. Burial was in Lakeview Cemetery, Nashville. Fall lawn care by Allen Krizek, County Extension Director Don’t give up hope this season if the grass looks a little poor from the stress of summer. According to the Eaton County Cooperative Extension Service, Sep­ tember is the ideal time to rejuvenate a damaged lawn or to t keep a good lawn in shape for next season. Cool weather and the gentle rains of fall encourage the growth and spread of cool season grasses. Damaged and thin lawns can be overseeded in Sep­ tember. Bare or thin areas should be heavily raked or de-thatched to expose some soil and provide a good seed­ bed. Fertilize following soil test recommendations or use 15 to 20 pounds per 1000 square feet of a 1-1-1 ratio fertilizer (such as 12-12-12) to ensure adequate phosphate and potash levels. Spread the seed uniformly over the area and lightly rake or de-thatch. one more time to mix the seed and fertilizer into the top Vi-inch of soil. Water daily if rainfall is inadequate until the turf is well established. Fall is also an excellent time for broadleaf weed and dandelion control. Active week growth at this time will ensure good herbicide action and lateral growth of the grasses will rapidly fill in the bar areas as weeds die. Use 2, 4-D or 2, 4-D - fertilizer combinations according to table instructions. Crabgrass and other summer annuals will discolor and die with frost. This is a good time to observe in which areas crabgrass is a problem (since it will turn purplish with cool weather) and plan for pre-emergent control next spring. No crabgrass control is suggested at this time. Most lawns will benefit greatly from a fertilizer application in September. If the area has been well fer­ tilized in the past, use a turf fertilizer high in nitrogen, low in phosphate, and in­ termediate in potash (a 20-510, for example). Areas poorly fertilized in the past should have a soil test run to determine phosphate and potash needs. A 1-1-1 ration fertilizer (such as 12-12-12) may be necessary kb these areas. Remember, now is the best time to get that lawn in good shape for next season. Mary J. (Parker) Withers Cub round-up planned Mary Jane (Parker) (Parker) Withers, 75, of Daytona Beach, Florida, a former teacher in Michigan and Florida died August 12 in a Florida hospital. She was born in Eaton County, the daughter of Elmer and Pearl Parker and attended Nash­ ville schools. She moved to Florida in 1971 from Flint. Among survivors is a sister, Mrs. Jean M. Dehnel of Daytona Beach. Cub Scout Pack 3176 is looking for persons to serve as den leaders for Webelos and cubs.. Fall Roundup for Cub Scouts is Sept. 24. A com­ mittee meeting to arrange the roundup will be held on Sept. 16 at 7 p.m. at Scout Hall. Anyone interested in Scouting should plan to at­ tend this meeting. For additional information about about becoming becoming aa leader leader or or the roundup itself, call 8520939 or 852-0716. w Cub Scout den leaders needed in Nashville; Professional Styling for the Whole Family. Irene’s Beauty Shop 204 W. Main St., Nashville Phone 852-9107 Drainage & Water Management Products Action - Ads VERY NICE STORE BUILDING FOR RENT: On Main St., Nashville. Call 852­ 9338. (9-22) WANTED: Baby-sitting in my home. Large, fenced-in yard, many toys and other playmates. Janice Mason, Nashville, 852-1671. ROTO-MOLDED ■KiMWWzK POLYETHYLENE SEPTIC TANK “MAPLE VALLEY CONCRETE PRODUCT (517) 852-1900 South side of Nashville on M-66. �The Maple Valley News, Nashville, Tuesday, September 15, 1981 —Page 9 Many support 'Harvest Run 1981 Nashville ' •ft pK '■RiJv uSsS nA' nA.' n S S ’i S IS! & Mtt» » »tll .R’nttl ft* Following are the mer­ chants and businessmen who have furnished cash, prizes and-or merchandise to support Nashville’s upcoming 10-K Harvest Run, set for Sept. 19. The 6.2 mile race starts at 9 a.m. at Maple Valley High School. The event is under the direction of chairman Pastor Don Roscoe. An 8:30 a.m. 1-mile Fun Run for all ages of non­ competitive runners will preceed the big event. Baby Bliss Inc., Betty’s Antiques, C-Store, Cappon Quick Mart, Carl’s Super Mart, Curtis Craft Center, Eaton Federal & Loan, F & S Excavating, George’s Party Store, Grandma’s Greenery, Hastings Burger Chef, Hecker Agency, Hometown Lumber, Hubert Overholt D.D.S., Hummell’s Body Shop, Irene’s Beauty Shop, Kelly’s Variety Store, Kent Oil, Larry’s Fargo, Lonny’s Appliances, Mace Phar­ macy, Maple Leaf Florist, Maple Valley Concrete, Maple Valley Implement, Mirror’s Image, Mutt & Jeff’s, Nashville Auto & Farm Supply, Nashville Coin-Op Laundry, Nashville Co-Op, Nashville Hardware, Lori Decker still holds lead for Harvest Festival Queen Lori Decker, candidate of Carl’s Market, still holds the lead in the race for Nash­ ville’s 1981 Harvest Queen. Betty Taylor, sponsored by McDonald’s Woodview Tavern, is in second place and Judy Loy, candidate of Cappon’s Quick Mart, is in third. These three candidates, among a fild of seven local lovelies, have maintained top positions since the contest commenced August 10. Voting is by penny canisters placed in the various sponsoring business places. Proceeds of the contest will benefit the Riverside Recreational Development Corp., sponsors of Nash­ ville’s Sept. 18-19 Harvest Festival. To date, $495 has been collected. Less than $100 separates the first and last place nominee, and contest Totally new. Totally unique. Not a set... Not a perm. Mr; u u UnKurl i 'ses nd 1 Nashville Lions Club, Powers Shell, Security National aonal Bank, Sonset Photographic, Steak House, T.J.’s Pizza, Village Inn Cafe, Vogt’s Funeral Home, Wheeler Marine, Wolever’s Real Estate, Dr. Thomas Myers. Body Amplifier Treatment Wins & “fclHitjli organizers expect a rush of donations this week. The final tally will be made Friday afternoon. The identity of the winner will be revealed Friday evening during an open-air talent show on a Maple Street stage. Coronation is expected to take place about 7:30 p.m. All candidates will be on hand for the show which starts at 6:30 p.m. The Queen will reign over the Harvest Festival, and she and her court will ride on a special float in Saturday’s Grand Parade. The other candidates in the race are, in alphabetical order: Kathi Hughes, sposored by Mirror’s Image; Dale Morawski, sponsored by Maple Leaf Florist; Rosalie Murphy, sponsored by Steak House restaurant; and Mary Porter, sponsored by Village Inn Cede. a chance to see the beauties of the Grand Ledge area, join the Extension Know Your County Tour on September 30! It starts at the Trinity Episcopal Church at 9 a.m. Larry Martin will show the newest attractions at Fit­ zgerald Park at the close of the tour. Those who want to “stay on” after 3 p.m. may do so. A walk through the woods should be lovely! “A day full of learning” will include seeing historically significant Sewer Pipe Art, the Ledge Craft Art Shops, Grand Ledge Academy and a Dutch Treat lunch at the House of Hsu. The car tour is jointly sponsored by Eaton County Extension Homemakers and the Extension Family Living program, according to co­ chairpersons Doreen Campbell of Charlotte, and For Mtliswi MMjii MMjii ARNOLD AMUSEMENT ★ RIDES Ntsn UniCurl"* Body Amplifier Treatment. The first effective body treatment for your hair from Helene Curtis. Whatever style you want, UniCurl Body Amplifier Treatment will realign the struc­ ture of your hair to hold that style in place... up to a full six weeks! NANCY'S BEAUTY SHOP 157 S. Main I wanted a puppy# but Dad said we needed a woodchuck. The "woodchuck" Dod was talking about was our new Woodchuck Wood/Cool Furnace. It's one of the largest selling furnaces in the country and for a good reason. The quality of the Woodchuck add-on supplementary heating system stands unequalled in the industry. moodchucK Call or write for information... ASHVILLE H A RDW>A nRrE .. . X SPORTING GOODS inc. 105 N. Main Street...Nashville Phone 852-0713 . ★ RIDES * RIDES FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 18,1981 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. 6:30 p.m. ★ FREE BLOOD PRESSURE Rod Cross ★ TURKEY DINNER . United Methodist Church ★ TALENT SHOW Maple Street Chairmen: Lowell & Joan McMillon Phone 852-9820 ★ Produce & Flower Contest ENTRY 7:00 p.m. Join the fall tour excursion , September 18 & 19 DEADLINE i , ®s- HIE fesT .......... Phone 852-9086 Chairman: Ceylon Garlinger ★ HARVEST QUEEN TO BE CROWNED 7:30 p.m. Pat Putney of Grand Ledge. Reservations and a small fee are due on September 21st to Anna Mae Conley (543-4784). SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 19,1981 9:00 a.m. ★ 10K HARVEST RUN Harvest Festival 9: 00 a.m. 10: 00 a.m. ★ Produce & Flower Contest JUDGING ★ BAND CONCERT ................. Maple Street continuedfrom front west of Main Street. Two lucky raffle ticket holders will accompany . Rick Dillinger, pilot of the Jackson-based rig. A greased pig contest for children is set for 3 to 5 p.m., and another for adults at 7 p.m. Both events will be staged on the lot between the Nashville fire and am­ bulance stations. Proceeds of the contests will be split between the RRDC and Nashville Ambulance Ser­ vice. Among all-day Saturday events will be bingo spon­ sored by the Maple Valley Athletic Boosters at the Masonic Temple; an ox roast in Central Park by the Nash­ ville Senior Citizens; a book sale at Putnam Public Library by Friends of the Library; a sidewalk arts and crafts show; a Main Street flea market; a co-ed softball tournament; and various concession and games stands. A beer tent sponsored by the Maple Valley Jaycees will be open Friday evening and all day Saturday in Central Park. Dale Ossenheimer of Nashville will present a blacksmithing demon­ stration all day Saturday with proceeds earmarked for the RRDC. In case of inclement weather, the arts and crafts displays will be exhibited in St. Cyril’s Parish Hall on Maple Street. A 9 p.m. Harvest Dance at the Nashville Fire Barn will conclude the 1981 festival activities. Ph. 852-9228 Chairman: Don Roscoe 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. 12:00 Noon 1:00 p.m. 3:00 to 5:00 p.m. MAPLE VALLEY SR. BAND .. Red Cross ir BOOK SALE Library Lawn ★ GRAND PARADE Ph. 852-9610 Chairmen: Helen Curtis & Elsie Arbour ★ GOSPEL SING Maple Street Chairman: Steve Reid, Ph. 945-9748 ★ FREE BLOOD PRESSURE ★ GREASED PIG CONTEST ... CHILDREN ONLY! Located between Firebarn & Ambulance Bldg. Chairman: George Williams, Ph. 852-9833 5:00 p.m. MID-MICHIGAN MINI-TRACTOR PULL.. 6:00 p.m. ★ BALLOON ASCENSION ..... Sponsored by Maple Street (4:00 set-up time) Nashville Chamber of Commerce BALLOON RIDE for 2 LUCKY TICKET HOLDERS 7:00 p.m. 9:00 p.m. ALL DAY ★ GREASED PIG CONTEST ADULTS ONLY! Located between Firebarn & Ambulance Bldg. Chairman: George Williams, Ph. 852-9833 ★ HARVEST DANCE ..... at Firebarn Chairmen: Dave & Brinda Hawkins SATURDAY Phone 852-0749 < AMBULANCE BUILDING OPEN HOUSE ★ BINGO............................... ★ OX ROAST .................... ★ ARTS AND CRAFTS.......... Masonic Temple Business Owners Vernon Curtis, Ph. 852-9309 If CONCESSIONS & GAMES .. Lois Elliston, Ph. 852-9544 or 852-9683 ★ CO-ED SOFTBALL TOURNAMENT . Dan Downing, Phone 852-9564 ★ FLEA MARKET ..... ......... Dennis Lamie, Ph. 852-9367 ★ STATIONARY BIKE RACE ★ BLACKSMITH SHOP SENIOR CITIZENS ONLY! Dale Ossenheimer THE JAYCEES BEER TENT WILL OPEN FRIDAY EVENING AND WILL BE OPEN ALL DAY SATURDAY. �The Maple Valley Newt. Naehville. Tuesday September 15, 1981 — Page 10 Maple Valley Lions plan to win TCAA Championship Maple Valley Coach Dan Watson isn't shy about who he thinks will win the Tri­ Central Athletic Association championship this year. With 10 returning starters, most of them two-way performers, and the team's leading rusher back, Watson thinks his team should be the favorite for the title “We re going to win it if we stay away from injuries,’’ Watson said. “We may have a small number out (19), but they are all good football players." Tom Brooke returns for his final year at halfback where he rambled for 936 yards last year, and he will be running behind virtually the same offensive line as last year “The offensive line is our strength," Watson said. “Six of the seven were starters last year The only new one is Dunkelberger (Tony, end), and he is as good as any of the others." Junior Bill Wilson who started as a sophomore last year anchors the line at center. The guards that return are seniors Jeff Christensen and Bruce Carmoney. The tackles that are back for their final year are Bruce Conklin and John Villanueva. Wait Maurer returns as one end and Tony Dunkelberger, a junior, is the only newcomer to the offensive front. Four players are currently waging an all out battle for The Maple Valley Lloris are (front, from left) Steve Hummel, Rodney Godboy, Walt Maurer, Jim Yost, Bruce Carmoney, Ernie Wright, Jon Granger, Bruce Conklin, (back) assistant coach Steve MacDonald, John Villanueva, Tony Reid, Dave Thomas, Bill Wilson, Tom Brooke, Randy Joostberns, Wes Wood, Tony Dunkelberger, Jeff Christensen and Coach Dan Watson. Not in photo, Dan Keech. Maple Valley letter winners that return are (front, from left) John Villanueva, Steve Hummel, Tom Brooke, Bruce Carmoney' Bill Wilson, (back) Walt Maurer, Bruce Conklin, Randy Joostberns, Jeff Christensen and Rodney Godbey. the open halfback slot and Dunkelberger will man the the flanker position. Dan linebacker posts. Keech, Wes Wood, Tony Reid Hummel and Maurer will and Steve Hummel, a be the deep backs on defense returner, are the candidates and Dan Keech and Car­ for the two open seats. money will hold down the Junior Randy Joostberns corners. will be the starting quar­ Watson said the Lions will terback' and run the show. come out in a pro set and try “He has been a big sur­ to throw 15-18 times a game. prise and has come along ‘‘We have very good way during practice,” athletes at our end positions, Watson said. “He doesn’t Maurer and Dunkelberger,” have any experience, but we he said. “We have to throw to are confident he can get the them to get them the ball some.” job done.” Villanueva, Jim Yost and This will be the Lions last David Thomas, a returning year in the TCAA. Next year starter, will man the down they will join the South­ three positions on the western Michigan Athletic defensive front for the Lions. Association along with Wood and Reid will be the several other area teams. While he favors his own ends, and Christensen and squad to take the TCAA, Watson said that Lakeview, Carson City and Portland are always tough. The Lions have only eight games on the schedule, since Montabella dropped their full athletic program. Watson said another could be added at a future date. MAPLEVALLEY Varsity Football 1981 ‘Designates home games Sept 11 ... ‘BELLEVUE Sept 18 ... LAKEVIEW Sept. 25 ... PENNFIELD Oct 2. CARSON CITY Oct9 OPEN Oct 18 ..... SARANAC Oct.23 . ‘PORTLAND Oct 30 ..... CNTRL. MONTCALM Nov. 6....... OLIVET Go Gefem LIONS These area merchants support the LIONS year-round I Support These Merchants Stanton Real Estate and Auctioneers Nashville Hardware & Sporting Goods, Inc. Main St. Vermontville & Nashville Ph. 726-0181 & 726-0555 105 N. Main St. Nashville Ph. 852-0713 Irene’s Beauty Shop Mob’s Service Shop 204 N. Main Nashville Ph. 852-9107 610 S. Wellman Rd. Nashville Ph. 852-9377 Nashville Auto & Farm Supply 112N. Main St. Nashville Ph. 852-9500 Kent Oil Company (Gerald Kent, owner) 735 Durkee (M66) Nashville Ph. 852-9210 Maple Leaf Florist Maple Valley Concrete 311 N. Main St. Nashville Ph. 852-9610 725 S. Durkee (M-66) Nashville Ph. 852-1900 Carl’s Market 999 Reed St. Nashville Ph. 852-1621 Curtis Craft Center Citizen’s Elevator Company The Mirrors Image Powers Service 870 S. Main Vermontville Ph. 726-0514 111 N. Main St. Nashville Ph. 852-9192 133 S. Main Nashville Ph. 852-9587 Vogt Funeral Home 205 S. Main Nashville 852-9338 Maple Valley Implement 737 Sherman Nashville Ph. 852-1910 204 Queen Nashville Ph. 852-0840 Eaton Federal Savings & Loan Main Street Nashville Ph. 852-1830 S. Nashville Steak House Betty’s Antiques 202 N. Main Nashville Ph. 852-0944 228 N. Main Nashville Ph. 852-1595 Mace Pharmacy 207 N. Main St. Nashville Ph. 852-0845 Sonset Photographies Studio 207 S. Main St. Nashville Ph. 852-9598 Marathon C Store 416 N. Main Nashville Ph. 852-9895 Trowbridge Service 130 S. Main Vermontville Ph. 726-0569 Jack’s Standard Service 209 S. Main Vermontville Ph. 1-517-726-0589 Nancy’s Beauty Shop Hecker Agency 225 N. Main Nashville Ph. 852-9680 157 S. Main Vermontville Ph. 1-517-726-0330 Country Comers Market Big George’s Party Store Johnny’s Food Mart Wheeler Marine Service 637 S. Main Nashville Ph. 852-9833 Vermontville Hardware Corner of M-66 & State Rd. Ph. 852-.1945 160 S. Main Vermontville Ph. 726-0640 728 Durkee Nashville Ph. 852-9609 131 S. Main Vermontville Ph. 726-1121 Nashville Chamber of Commerce �The Maple Valley News, Nashville, Tuesday, September 15, 1981 — Page 11 Lions’ varsity clip Bellevue Maple Valley quarterback Randy Joostberns (12) puts his head down and works for extra yardage in Friday's football action. The Lions opened their season with an 18-0 win over Bellevue. The new Maple Valley Lion Marching Band Director Duane Thatcher is caught in the shadow of the sun. The band entertained at halftime of Friday's opening Lion football game. •seMerchonls For all your Insurance Needs See the... ALL-TOGETHER TEAM HgshA M&WI I UK* A»* Stan Trumble Mary Trumble m* The Maple Valley Varsity Football Team opened its season with a victory last Friday by defeating Bellevue 18-0. The Lions ran and passed for 207 yards and were only stopped by themselves as they fumbled 7 times, losing four. Tom Brooke, Wes Wood, Tony Reid, Ernie Wright, Dan Keech, Steve Hummel, and Randy Joostberns all carried the ball led by Tom Brooke’s 105 yards and two touchdowns, Tony Reid scored the first touchdown of the game on a 5. yard blast up the middle. Walt Maurer, Tom Brooke, Steve Hummel, and Tony Dunkelburger all caught passes as Randy Joostberns connected on 7 of 13 attempts for 76 yards. Tony led the group with 3 receptions for 21 yards. The Lion offensive line showed some signs of their potential. Jon Villanueva, Bill Wilson, Bruce Conklin, Jeff Christensen, and John Granger with backups Bruce Carmoney and Rodney Godbey forms potentially one of the best offensive lines Maple Valley has had. The Lion Defense was brilliant, holding Bellevue to just one first down and no pass completions through 3% quarters. Walt Maurer, Steve Hummel, and Dan Keech did excellent jobs covering Bellevue deep receivers, allowing linebackers Brooke and Dunkelburger to come up with big interceptions. Dunkelburger, Christensen, Wood, Jim Yost, Ernie Wright and Tony Reid led the defense with approximately the same number of tackles, with outstanding performances turned in by Ernie Wright, David Thomas, and Dan Keech. Lakeview Maple is .. hlhk«!laple| Valley L’ons,op®ned their season Friday with awinoverBellevue. The band welcomed them back to action with a tunnel. The Lion Marching Band takes the field. All part of high school football action in Nashville, Friday. Valley’s next opponent on Friday, Sept. 16 at 7 p.m. defeated Lakeview Greenville 14-0 last Friday, so the game shapes up as possibly one of the most important of the year. NASHVILLE HARVEST FESTIVAL Co-Ed Softball Tourney SEPTEMBER 19 - 20 Place: Maple Valley High School The Maple Valley junior Montague led the Lions in varsity football team got off tackles. — 2 DIAMONDS WILL BE USED — to a good start in defeating The junior varsity record Bellevue 28 to 6. is now 1 win and 0 losses. Entry Fee: *75.00 ... and 2 balls The JV’s started the game They play Lakeview at home Tournament Director: Dan Downing ... strong scoring on the second this Thursday. The game play of the game. Scott starts at 5:30. Phone (517) 852-9564 Everett threw a pass to Junior Varsity Football We are looking for twenty teams to Marty Martin and he pitched Schedule: the ball to Chris Barton for a September 17 - Lakeview, participate. Proceeds will be donated to 50 yard touchdown. The home, 5:30. the Riverside Recreational Development extra point was added on a Continued on next pageCorporation — R.R.D.C. run by Marty Martin. The second score was set up by a blocked Bellevue punt. The next touchdown was scored on a four yard run by Chris Barton. He was led by the fine blocking of Pat Resseguie, Dale Mon­ tague, Ted Hall and Robbie All sorts of talented persons are needed to ( Franks. Maple Valley added one participate in Nashville's... hvxT* more touchdown on a Statue 1981 Harvest Festival TALENT SHOW / \ of Liberty play. Marty Martin ran the play for a 47 yard touchdown. The halftime score was Maple Valley 20 and Bellevue 0. The only scoring for Maple Valley in the second half was time: a 25 yard intercepted latteral by Dan Levering. The extra point was added by a pass from Scott Everett to Scott Whitmore. CONTESWPEN TO ALL AGES AND TALENT CATEGORIES. Playing outstanding — CASH PRIZES AWARDED — defensive games for JVIaple REGISTRATION DEADLINE — SEPTEMBER 15th Valley were Dale Montague, Robbie Franks, John Contact Lowell or Joan McMillon ... Phone 852-9820 Clements, Gary Reid, Bill Grinage and Ron Hull. Dale Can You Sing, Dance or Strum?? Are You an Acrobat or a Comic?? Sept. 18th Teresa Jones Norma Viele Auto-Owners Insurance LifeHomeCarBusiness 78 S. Main St., Vermontville Phone 517-726-0634 6:30 p.m.. Friday DowntownNashvill �The Maple Valley Newt, Nashville Tuesday, September 15, 1981 — Page 12 Maple Valley girls* basketball starts Tammi Tobias all scored for M.V. Thursday’s thriller against Middleville was won by Valley in the final two minutes of the contest. Both teams struggled to gain control of the game in the first half and each team ended the second quarter with 21 points. But the damage to the Lion team was the foul situation of co-captain Melissa Coff­ man. Coffman had picked up three personals in the firt halfand added a fourth early in the third quarter. The Lions kept pace with the visiting Trojans while Coffman waited on the bench. Though only able to score 3 points themselves, the Lions held the Trojans to a four point lead until the final minute of the third quarter when two steals and a free throw gave the visitors their biggest lead at 31-24. When the final quarter begap, the Lions started their comeback. Coffman stole the ball and scored on a lay-up. Melanie Rogers Valley girls began their season in winning fashion last week as they defeated two non-league opponents in basketball. Tuesday’s opener against Bellevue was a surprisingly easy 47-24 win. Valley took a 14-7 first quarter lead and never let the visiting Broncos get close. Sound rebounding by senior Melanie Rogers and junior Denise Snowden and a 24 point effort by senior Melissa Coffman kept Bellevue at bay all night. Junior guard Colleen Hoffman provided the floor leadership with teammates Tammy Teachworth, Paula Service, Lynn DeGroot and J.V. football continued September 24 - Pennfield, home, 7:00. October 1 Carson City, away, 5:30. October 8 - OPEN. October 15 - Saranac, home, 5:30. • October 22 - Portland, away, 5:30. October 29 - Central Mont­ calm, home, 5:30. November 5 - Olivet, home, 7:00. The junior varsity girls started their season by gaining a split in last week’s action. They lost to Bellevue 22-18 and defeated Mid­ dleville 25-19. The girls on this year’s The September 24 Maple Valley junior varsity football game at home with Pennfield will begin at 7 p.m. LADIES, LADIES, LADIES ... Sexy Rexy & Comp. Coming to... SANDYLAND PARK M-79 West of Nashville SEPTEMBER 26... at 8:00 P.M. At the gate *8.00 Advanced Ticket *7.50 LADIES ONLY!! EWING WELL DRILLING Your dependable drillers in Eaton & Barry Counties WATER WELL DRILLING and PUMP SERVICE OFFERING COMPLETE... GRAVEL WELLS A SPECIALTY 726-0088 WE'VE GOT THE ABILI1 r, FHE EXPERIENCEAND THE EQUIPMENT TO SERVE YOU BESTI VERMONTVILLE, MICHIGAN STATE LICENSE NO. 1612 J.V' team include sophomores Tammy Corkins, Michelle Rogers, and Jenny Filter. The fresh­ men girls are Doreen Cook, Duska Morawski,, Chris Antcliff, Kristi Hosey, Jackie Gardner, 1Lynette Williams and Tracy Beachnau. The leading scorer in Bellevue’s game was Tammy Corkins with 10 points. The leading rebounders were Jenny Filter with 9 and Doreen Cook with 7. In Middleville’s game, Jenny Filter tossed in 11 points and Tammy Corkins 8. Cook and Filter pulled down 7 rebounds each. All members of the squad are trying to learn their roles and Thursday’s game showed that improvement is occurring. ^Barney's Pit Stop — UNDER NEW MANAGEMENT — Phone 852-9894 country music Sat. 9-1 • Sun. tromp over Saranac Saturday, September 12, Vermontville's 4th and 5th grade team traveled to Saranac to take on the Little Redskins in a little league football game. Vermontville spoiled the hosts home opener by winning the first game of the new season 8-0. The first half remained scoreless as both teams played excellent defense. In the third and fourth quarter, Vermontville’s offense came to life and drove deep into Saranac territory, only to Nashville Junior High lost its opening game to Lake Odessa no. 1 team 24-6 Saturday' on the home field. While the team has heart and determination, they were out-sized and out-flanked during the entire game. The only score was run by Matt Owen to within yards of goal in the third quarter and carried over by George Steinbrecher and failing to score extra points. The team members are Jimmy Bryan, Adam Brumm, Steve Cross, Andy Finkler, Gregg Godbey, Tim Higdon, Matt McClelland, Kenny Meade, Robert Millious, Matt Owen, Frank Purchis, Scott Reid, Richard Rozell, Steve Smith, Sean Sprinkle, George Stein- THE ^Village HairPort Sty/es, Cuts, Perms for the Entire Family —; Call for an appointment with ...JAN, JODI 726-0257 scoring with 47s. On Thursday, the Lions hosted Lakewood and Lakeview at Mulberry Fore. The scores were 185 to 178 and 185 to 172. Capturing medalist honors for M.V. was Eric Wolffwith a fine 44. Greg Lenz and Jeff Hamilton carded 45s for the night. Bob Brumm and Kevin Ohm tied for the fourth spot. The J.V.’s defeated Lakeview’s J.V.’s but lost to Lakewood. Other members of the team are Rich Elliston, Tom McMillen, Richard Wright, Chuck Elliston and Ken Trumble. LUNCH MENU JIMMY FROST • Vermontville little leaguers Maple Valley Schools SPECIAL Fri. 9-1 Darin Sargent, Tim Imes, with six. Scott Carpenter, Troy Collier, Chris Tyler, Martin Smith, and T.R. Myers with 7. Scott Flower and Jamie Grinage. Scott Villanueva, Sherman got 8 and Matt Coleman got a Reid and Tai Gearhart each big 10. Robbie Trowbridge and had 3 tackles, with four by Robert Myers and Glenn Tai Gearhart made in­ Ewing got 5. Doug Dickinson terceptions. One fumble recovery each was earned by Scott Car­ penter and Scott Flower. T.R. Myers made a big 73 yards gained. He also scored both winning touchdowns. Glenn Ewing was in there lose the ball on downs. for 39 yards. Doug Dickinson However, on Saranac’s next gained 24 yards. Tai possession, Shawn Grinage Gearhart ran 25 yards on recovered a Saranac fumble kick return and gained 10 and from there Vermontville yards. started a drive that ended The coaches were Stan when Matt Forell ran around Carter, Steve Hewitt, Bill end for the games only Count, and Wendell Hill. touchdown. Matt also scored Sixth grade team lost 36-0. the two point conversion to Assisting 6th grade team end the scoring for the af­ in their battle was Dan ternoon. Laverty, Brian Bonney, Rick This coming Saturday, Osborn, Eric Baker, Lance September 19 Vermontville Brumm, Derek Myhall, and will host Lake Odessa in the Lance Root. home opener at 1:00 p.m. Tim Milkins had 3 tackles, Dale Dickinson and 'Jeff Fisher had 4 tackles' Mark Myers had 5, and Gene Granger had a big 8. Jeff Fisher with one brecher, Jeff Totten, and fumble recovery. Mark Myers had a big 25 Paul Travis. The team is gained, Dale coached by Larry Filter and yards Dickinson had 7 yards, Matt Don Steinbrecher. Next week’s game is at Ewing gained 3 yards, and Fuller St. field (home) after Matt Brown had 5 yards kick two previous games of 4-5th return The coaches were Dale grades and 6th grade which Fisher and Dale Collier. start at 1 p.m. Nashville bows to Lake Odessa In last week’s action, the Maple Valley golf team defeated Middleville 182 to 188. They also suffered two defeats to Lakewood and one to Lakeview. In the first double dual match, the Lions were led by Greg Lenz with a 43. Jeff Hamilton was close behind with a 45. Erie Wolff and Kevin Ohm rounded out the (We service submersible pumps) 107 E. Main, Nashville On Saturday, Sept. 12, Vermontville played at Saranac. The 7th and 8th grade won their first game 12-8. Assisting in the 7th and 8th grade win were Mark Martin, Michell .Collier, or BARB 726-0623 M.V. golfers defeat Middleville RESIDENTIAL — COMMERCIAL & FARM 6459 ALLEGAN RD. repeated the steal and scored to narrow the margin to 31-28 with 6:17 to play. Paula Service then scored 2 of her game total 8 points to put Valley one point away at 33-32. Hitting on only 7 of 24 freethrows for the night, the Lions missed several op­ portunities to tie the score at the charity stripe. Finally, with 2:09 remaining, Melanie Rogers hit two in a row to tie the score at 36. Melissa Coffman added the go-ahead bucket with 1:17 remaining and hit the front end of a one and one with 1 second left to play to secure the 39-36 victory over Middleville. Melanie Rogers led Lion scorers with 14 points. She also led in rebounds with 8. Melissa Coffman added 14 points and 7 rebounds. Colleen Hoffman and Tammy Teachworth also scored for Valley. Denise Snowden; Lynn DeGroot and Tammi Tobias also saw action for the Lions. Vermontville 7th-8th graders beat Saranac 7 ? BEER - LIQUOR - WINE - FOOD HOURS: Monday thru Saturday 10 a.m. to 2 a m. Sunday Noon to ? HAPPY HOUR... 3 to 6 P.M. Come meet Denny and Barney!! 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September 15. 1981 — Page 13 Minutes of Regular Meeting J Jw \sSx.N S \sXx '' ww NW N W The regular meeting of the Nashville Village Council held August 27, 1981 at the Community Center in Nashville was called to order by President Harold Christiansen at 7:15 p.m. Present, Rizor, Fueri, Frith, Babcock, Tobias and Hughes. The minutes of the last regular meeting were read and approved. The Nashville Harvest Festival to be held September 18, 19, 1981 was discussed. Motion by Fueri, supported by Frith to close M-66 from Reed Street South to Rail­ road Street for the Riverside Recreational Development Corporation Annual Harvest Festival on September 17, 18 and 19th, 1981. All ayes. Motion carried. Motion by Rizor, supported by Fueri to grant the R.R.D.C. permission to close Maple Street from M-66 to State St., permission to use the Park and vacant lot next to the park and permission to apply for permits to the State to close off M-66 for the Harvest Festival Parade on September 19 from 12:00 noon to 1:00 p.m and also to request permission from the State to hang a banner advertising the Harvest Festival across Main St. All ayes. Motion carried. Motion by John Huges, supported by Carl Tobias to extend the due date on collecting summer taxes for the Village of Nashville until September 19, 1981. All ayes. Motion carried. George Herminett was present regarding a house located at 116 East Street, Nashville that was in viola­ tion of zoning condition. The Clerk was instructed to send the owners a letter stating that they have 90 days to tear this house down. Charles Andrus, owner of Nashville Auto & Farm Supply was present to request permission for an extend­ ed loading zone on Maple Street. Motion by Fueri, sup­ ported by Babcock to extend the loading zone on Maple Street from the back end of the Old Johnson Furniture Store, East to the end of the alley for the purpose of loading zone. All ayes. Motion carried. Motion by Hughes supported by Fueri to rezone the property at 115 Cosgrove from R-l to Commercial for the purpose of errecting a sign only. Rizor abstained from vote. All ayes. Motion carried. Ms. Elinor Bernardi was present from Condor Cable to discuss Cable T.V. No action taken at this time. Motion by Rizor supported by Fueri to grant Rick's Disposal Service a license for hauling household refuse in the Village of Nashville if he meets the qual­ ifications of the ordinace and a satisfactory contract can be worked out between the Village of Nashville and Rick's Disposal Service and he must show proof of appropriate insurances. All nayes. Motion defeated. Motion by Hughes, supported by Tobias to pay $115.14 1980 taxes on the Richard Harris property the Village of Nashville purchased for the sewer project. All ayes. Motion carried. The National Campers and Hikers Association will be planting trees in Nashville the weekend of September 25 through September 27. Motion by Babcock, supported by Hughes that since the National Campers and Hikers Association is all volunteer work that all working members will be given a guest check for a free dinner at either restaurant in town and If there is any charge Incurred for camping the Village will pay it tor camping at Sandyland Park. Fueri abstained from vote. All ayes. Motion carried. Motion by Babcock supported by Frith to adjourn. Meeting adjourned at 10:20 p.m. m SiSSfee S SS ? Sys ’tai Put your muscles to work for St. Jude' s AUGUST 27,1981 VILLAGE OF NASHVILLE fua Si N <NX , ,j S SijS Sw* Sw iS\ !"*»■ »■ [-•J!?*1* !**»* .» !**»*.» JANJODMAN ffil M ■.Main-VermwiMl e Harold Christiansen, President Susan M. Corkwell, Clerk Maple Valley area bike riders are being asked to put their muscles to work for this year’s St Jude Children’s Research Hospital. A Bike-a-thon will be held on Saturday, Sept. 26 from 9:30 a.m. to noon to help raise funds for the world famous research center and its battle against childhood cancer and other catastrophic childhood diseases. In a bike-a-thon, riders enlist sponsors who donate a sum of money for each mile completed. Last year, area bikers Angie Smith, Kathy Gibbs, Senior Nutrition menu The following ‘meals will be served at the Hastings, Nashville and Woodland Senior Nutrition Sites September 15 through September 25, 1981. For reservations, call 948-8062 before 2 p.m. the day before you wish to come to the meal site: Tuesday, Sept. 15 Meat Loaf, Augratin Potatoes, Broccoli, Apricots. Wednesday, Sept. 16 Baked Ham, Potato Salad, Spinach, Prune Whip. Thursday, Sept. 17 Baked Chicken, Mashed Potatoes, Gravy, Buttered Peas, Peaches. Friday, Sept. 18 Turkey Breast, Sweet Potatoes, Green Beans, Fruit. Monday, Sept. 21 Chicken Salad, Buttered Beets, Pie. Tuesday, Sept. 22 Macaroni & Cheese, Kidney Bean Salad, Pears. Wednesday, Sept. 23 Roast Pork, Potato Salad, Broccoli, Apple Sauce. Lori Smith, Jody Garrett, Naki Histed, Lee Kienutske. Barb Gurd, Hope Christie, Glen Sebastian and Nicole Kipp rode over 201 miles and collected over $800.00 from their sponsors. We had great support from the com­ munity, chairperson Ann Taylor recalls. This year, Jan Mittelstaedt, Ann Taylor, Mrs. Brandon and Mrs. Reid will be working together on the bike-a-thon. They are looking forward to another successful ride for a most worthwhile cause. Prizes and refreshments are being donated by the following area merchants: Thursday, Sept. 24 Ground Turkey Parmesian, Rice, 3 Bean Salad, Ice Cream, Cookie. Friday, Sept. 25 Turkey Ham, Scalloped Potatoes, Carrot & Pineapple Salad, Pudding. Menus are subject to change depending upon availability of some food items. The Nashville and Hastings meal sites are open Monday through Friday. The Woodland Site is open Monday, Wednesday and Friday. VALLEY BOWMEN ARCHERY RANGE — NOW OPEN — Monday thru Saturday... 8:30-5:30 NASHVILLE, MICHIGAN Auto Service CENTER Senior Nutrition Site’s calendar In Hastings: Social Security personnel are at 120 N. Michigan Avenue from 10:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. to assist all persons. For individuals 60 years of age and over Jr. High girls’ basketball coach needed The Maple Valley Athletic Department is now taking applications for those in­ terested in coaching seventh or eigth grade junior high girl’s basketball. The position will be filled on a voluntary basis only. Those interested should obtain an application which is available in the Jr. - Sr. High School office. The deadline for accepting applications will be September 18. If there are any questions contact Larry Lenz at 852­ 9275. Kelley’s Variety Store - MV bag; Mace Pharmacy candy; Carl’s Market refreshments during the bike-a-thon; Big George’s pop; The Mirror’s Image gift certificate; Curtis Craft craft kit St. Jude’s will award riders who raise $25.00 a St Jude T-shirt and those raising $75.00 will receive a jacket. Anyone wishing to give their time and muscles to help in the fight against cancer and other catastrophic childhood diseases, please contact Ann Taylor, 852-0784 or Mrs. Reid, 726-1022 if you need sponsor forms. there are arts and crafts every Monday, Wednesday and Thursday, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Sept. 22 - Betty Younger from Substance Abuse and Referral will present slides and speak on “Over the Counter Drugs”. Betty will be giving the same presentation at the Nashville Meal Site, Masonic Temple, on Sept. 24 and at Woodland Meal Site, Woodland Eagles on Sept. 25. Sept. 16 - Ms. Haas from Senator Riegel’s office will be at the Woodland Site. She will speak about the changes being made in Social Security. If you are 60 years of age or over and would like to attend any of these func­ tions, you may make a meal reservation the day before by calling 948-8062, before 2 p.m., then stay for the program. All programs are presented about 12:15 p.m. QUALITY WORKMANSHIP TRANSMISSION REPAIRS BODY & BUMP SERVICE WHEEL ALIGNMENT & BALANCING • TUNE-UPS & MUFFLERS • MAJOR OVERHAULS • BRAKES • • • • KEEP YOUR CAR UKENBH! Trowbridge Service 130 S. Main St., Vermontv*Ho - Ph. 726-0569 Minutes of Public Hearing AUGUST 27,1981 VILLAGE OF NASHVILLE The public hearing held August 27, 1981 at 7:00 p.m. at the Community Center In Nashville was called to order by President Harold Christiansen. Present was Rizor, Fueri, Frith, Babcock, Tobias, and Hughes. PURPOSE: to rezone the property located at 115 1 W. Cosgrove from R-l to Commercial for the purpose of errecting a sign only. There was much discussion. George Williams, owner of Big George's Party Store was present to show the audience the sign to be errected. Motion by Fueri, supported by Hughes, to adjourn. Meeting adjourned at 7:12 p.m. Donations needed for MX Athletic Boosters’ auction Plans for the Maple Valley Athletic Booster’s auction are running right on schedule, but more donations fpr the auction are needed. Anything, except clothing, will be gladly ac­ cepted. Phone 852-1850, 726­ 0537 or 726-0681, as to drop off location. The auction is to be held on Harold Christiansen, President Susan M. Corkwell, Clerk Tuesday, September 29, at 6:30 p.m., at Ken Furlong’s building (formerly the Variety Store). Stanton Auctioneer’s will be doing COUPON the calling. All proceeds from sale go to the Athletic Boosters Fund (excluding sale items) for funding of the 1981-82 J. ■ athletic program. Timberline • Defiance • Jensen l 10% OFF any WOOD STOVE J ’ TIMBER TRAILS ENERGIES, INC. 1600 S. Hanover, Hastings • Ph. 948*2848 " I OPEN: Tues., Wed. & Thurs. 10:30 to 5 Friday 10:30 to 8 and Saturday 10 to 3 OUPON EXPIRES SATURDAY, OCTOBER 10 Mvl SEPTIC TANK CLEANING: Approved Approved by Michigan Departmentt of Health. Call Menzo Howe. Charlotte. Phone 543-0173. (tfn) We don't have a famous name... so we HAVE to do a better job. Soft is only PART...of our story. HASTINGS DEALER W ATI LEl IR w W W A American Waler Works Association MEMBER CONDITIONING Problem Water Specialists (616) 945-3949 629 S. Michigan Ave. Hastings, Mi. �Th* Mople Volley Newt. Nothvill*. Tuesday. September 15, 1901 — Pope 14 From our readers— TO THE EDITOR: In response to the letter written by Tim Smith on September 1, we, a group of concerned parents, agree completely with the issues presented by him. There is, however, a certain area that was touched on lightly that we feel should be stressed much more. The issue is the shuttle bus system that is now in operation from the Kellogg School to Fuller Street School, and visa versus. These children are all bet­ ween the ages of 5 and 12 years, and will be expected to walk, on an average of one mile if the millage issue is defeated at the polls. The village of Nashville, at this time, does not have an adequate safety crossing program for these children on the main streets, with our main concern being the crossing at M-66 and M-79> This busy intersection not only has a heavy traffic flow, but also has the hazard of business traffic in and out of the “Pop Shop”. Another issue we feel worth elaborating on, is the issue of the children being subjected to walking in town, as well as in the country, during the winter weather. On several occasions last year, notes were sent home to parents requesting that the children be dressed warmer because they were inadequately clothed for winter’s freezing conditions. A number of parents are Congratulations... TINA and GEORGE AN OPEN LETTER TO MR. GURD: Kathryn Lynn Born September 5, 1981 — Bernice Frith financially unable to alleviate this problem, however, and these children will be expected to walk, on an average of 20 minutes in zero weather. In communities dose at hand, there have been cases of children being abducted, sexually molested, and sometimes killed by in­ dividuals that are mentally unstable. The issue we are trying to make is the fact that it could very easily happen to one of our children, and this in itself concerns us greatly. The cost ofthis millage is a small price to pay for the safety of our children. Sincerely, Mr. & Mrs. Nelson Appleman Mr. & Mrs. Michael Ainslie Mr. & Mrs. Phillip Howard g I would like to thank you publicly for all the things you have done in your six years of service to the Maple Valley wrestling program. You not only donated the first three years of your tenure, but have continued to donate freely of your time above and beyond those required by the program, to the many individuals who competed and to me per­ sonally. Your warm per­ sonality, advice, patience, knowledge, and complete professionalism has touched many of us involved either directly or indirectly in the wrestling program. It seems ironic that a man who has already donated years of service to the community in the form of little league coach and wrestling coach, once more is required to donate his time freely. Your decision not to continue in the wrestling program at this time was one that was difficult, but that of a principled and honorable man. Although your presence will be sorely missed, 4t will be understood. From all of us, we thank you for being a very important and irreplaceable member of the Maple Valley coaching staff and, of course, a vital member to the success of the wrestling program throughout the year. Sincerely, Chris Ricketts EATON COUNTY FARM AND HOME CALENDAR Thursday, Sfept. 17 - 6-9 p.m. Cooperative Extension “Beef Extravaganza”, 4-H Building, Charlotte Fairgrounds. For reservations, call Anna Mae Conley, 543-4784, by September 9. Monday, Sept. 21 - 7:30 p.m. Eaton County 4-H Fairboard meeting, Fair Office, Charlotte. Wednesday, Sept. 30-9 a.m. “Know Your County” Fall tour, Grand Ledge area. Make reservations with Anna Mae Conley, 543-4784. Thursday, Oct. 1-7:30 p.m. 4-H Horse Bowl Quiz, Kardel Hall, Charlotte Fairground. Saturday, Oct. 3 - 9:30 a.m. -10 p.m. Area 4-H Leadermfete, Kalamazoo Valley Community College. Sunday, Oct. 4 -1-4 p.m. Kettunen Center 20th Anniversary Open House, Kettunen Center, Tustin. October 4-10 - NATIONAL 4-H WEEK. Monday, Oct. 5 - 7 p.m. Leader Banquet Meeting, Kardel Hall, Charlotte Fairgrounds, 8 p.m. 4-H Council, Kardel Hall. Thursday, Oct. 8 - 7:30 p.m. 4-H Horse Bowl, Kardel Hall, Charlotte Fairgrounds. 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PHONE 945-9554 (Area Code 616) cQqqq FROM BOBBIE.:. oar Licensed Manicurist Manicures....................................*6.50 Pedicures ........................... *12.50 Sculptured Nails.......................*28.00 NEW CUSTOMERS ONLY!! THANK-YOU CARDS reminder RK Products for... MEN! Includes: STONE or SOLID WEDDING INVITATIONS WEDDING ANNOUNCEMENTS 1952 N. Broadway, Hastings, Michigan 49058 We Carry.., Mr. and Mrs. Cleo Brown of Vermontville are pleased tto announce the engagement of their daughter, Pamela Rae, to Steven Craig Burger, son of L. D. and June Burger also of Vermontville. Pam is a 1981 graduate of Maple Valley and is presently employed at Burger Chef in Charlotte. Steve is employed at Oldsmobile. A March 27 wed­ ding is being planned. ...or phone ahead for appointment with your favorite stylist or to avoid waiting. OPEN: Monday thru Saturday Evening Appointments Available COMPLETE HAIR CARE: • • • • • • STYLING COLORING PERMANENTS HIGHLIGHTING FROSTING FACIALS Razor’s Edge HAIRDESIGNERS 112 E. Court St., Hastings Phone: (616)948-8767 �The Maple Valley News. Nashville, Tuesday .'September 15. 1981 — Page 15 Bad News takes third in state competition Joppies celebrate 60 years The family of Leonard and Irma Joppie invite friends to a special gathering for a special couple on Sunday, September 27th from 2-5 p.m. at the Bismark Com­ munity House. Mr. and Mrs. Joppie of Mt. Music by... Justin St. James at the ... Woodview Tavern ... in Nashville 8 pm -12 midnight EVERY FRI.&SAT. starting... SEPTEMBER 18th Harvest Festival SPECIAL: Chili Dogs..2/*100 i SAT., SEPT. 19th — ONLY — Hope Hwy., Vermontville, were married October 8, 1921. Your presence with them this special day is the only gift they desire. M.V. Square Dance Club The "Maple Valley Square Dance Club” is having dance lesson at the Fire Barn in Vermontville on September 22 at 7 p.m. First lesson is free. If you can’t make it on the 22nd, you will be welcome on the 29th. ATTENTION SPORTS FANS! there will be an alumni football game Saturday, Sept. 26, at 7 p.m. at the Maple Valley athletic field in Nashville. Odd years vs. even years. Plan to at­ tend now. All proceeds will go to the Maple Valley Athletic Boosters toward supporting the 1981-82 athletic program. Adults $2.00; children $1.00. Congratulations to the Bad News Team. They traveled to Cadillac over the Labor Day weekend where they played in the state finals for Class BB. There was a total of 19 teams and Bad News placed 3rd in the state Saturday morning they defeated ”D&W Foods from Grand Rapids. Sunday morning they defeated Stan’s Bar from Muskegon and in the afternoon they defeated Otsego Outdoor World. Sunday night they went down to defeat by Reh­ man’s Clothes from Chesaning who went on to take 1st place. Monday noon Centra Heating from Flint defeated Bad News and went on to capture 2nd place. We are very proud of the team for taking 3rd place in the state and their sport­ sman like conduct through the whole tourney, says Ken and Sandie Furlong. The team: David Halsey, Mike Fox, Greg Hoefler, Howard Dawning, Scott Action-Ads WANTED: Van passenger seat. Beige and-or brown, in good condition. Ph. 726-1114. RENT A MOTOR HOME: By day or week. Have campers also. $100 deposit will hold for your date. Call Meek’s Vacation Rental, 945­ 9101, Hastings. (9-29) HELP WANTED: Tnformation on ALASKAN and OVERSEAS employment. Excellent income potential. Call (312) 741-9780, ext. 7048. (9-15) A!. V. enrichment classes offered Beglin. Lowell Hogle, Pete Benton, Mark Benton, Mark MacDaniels, Gary Goris, Scott Morrison, Mike Meade, and their sponsor Ken and Sandie Furlong. A special thanks to all the hometown fans from Vermontville, Nashville and Charlotte who were at the games to cheer them on and the fans back home who couldn’t make it to the tournament. Maple Valley Adult Education is offering enrich­ ment classes for adults which will tentatively start in mid-October An enrich­ ment Jazzerize class is now in session. Other classes that are scheduled for enrichment are: Beginning cake decorating, woodcarring, arts and crafts, and hopefully a Red Cross CPR training class. If there are any other classes you would like to see offered, or a class that you might be interested in teaching please contact the high school between the hours of 4:00 p.m. and 5:00 p.m. weekdays, (517) 852­ 9275. on SWIMMING POOLS Vermontville Historical Society meets Jack Worthington, known throughout Michigan for his “Barnscapes”, will be the guest entertainer at the Vermontville Historical Society’s first fall meeting, Horse Show cancelled The Eaton 4-H Special Riding Association regrets that it must cancel the horse show planned for Sunday, September 27. Sorry for any inconvenience we might have caused you. Flu shots The Vermontville Lions Club will again sponsor a Flu Shot Clinic as a community service project. The clinic will be held Tuesday, Sept. 15 from 7 to 9 p.m. at the Vermontville Methodist Church. There is no charge for the shots, but donations will be accepted. The shots will be given by trained personnel through Dr. Frankenstein's office. Transportation will be furnished to those who need a ride to the clinic. If you need a ride, call 726-0378 to make arrangements. (9-15) >7^0 to be held in the Griswold Room of the First Congregational Church. A 7 o’clock potluck supper will precede his presen­ tation. This will be a joint meeting with the Eaton County Historical Society. Friends are always welcome. 1 F=OR ooit-ywrselfers >7'A<£AS/fSr AJOZS IWrALL>" (616)963-0433 । Financing Available! ACOfflA inc. Harvest Festival DANCE SATURDAY, SEPT. 19 9:00 P.M.-1:00 A.M. at... FIRE BARN in NASHVILLE featuring... LARRY SCHAUB u Disc Jockey ★ Pop & Food Concession Available ★ — BYOB — Single...*3.00 Couple...*5.00 ieyta'tBkeit^.Mmtii KiiitaiomiyitjMtai iastettaltajOT difsumwWi a^fc'tato ^skmoittoF®1 ■fj'itHi ® IlW ** «.B ...for those who feel special every year!” September... October Special 1 - 8x10 Color Portrait in '82 Wooden Frame! Now that school has started, you should consider your 1982 senior portrait. Choose either the artistic studio portrait or the relaxing outdoor setting or both. We have never had a setting charge. Every senior from any school will receive a solid wood frame with an 8x10 color portrait of their choice included at no charge with their order. Call today for your senior setting. The finest, most creative, artistic, photography available today. THE The area's only member of Professional Photographers of Western Michigan, Professional Photographers of Michigan and Professional Photographers of America. Victorian gallery Call. .945-4703 or 945-4704 �The Maple Valley News, Nashville, Tuesday, September 15,1981 — Page 16 A BARRELFUL OF VALUES 160 S. Main, Vermontville PRICES EFFECTIVE THRU SEPT. 19, 1981. QUANTITY RIGHTS RESERVED. spaRian stones Lean Boneless ROUND STEAK CUBE STEAK $179 Boneless Rump Roast DOMINO SUGAR Cooked Ham Fresh Ground Round Medallion Cornish Hens Generic Turkey Franks LIGHT OR DARK BROWN OR 10X CONFECTIONERS YOUR CHOICE LB. FARMER PEETS 16 OZ LB. 74 GOLDEN YELLOW 4 ../$1 NEW CROP U.S. FANCY mcintosh APPLES 3 lbs. SWEET RED TOKAY GRAPES 79* 69* BEET SUGAR LB. BAG CREAMETTE LONG SPAGHETTI OR ELBO MACARONI 1 *39 \ 1 LB. PKG. 69‘ $|39 EACH ? SPARTAN NUTRITIOUS DELICIOUS 1.99 99c 32 OZ. WT. RAGU' W/MEAT, W/MUSHROOMS, PLAIN 32 FL OZ. SPAGHETTI SAUCE SPARTAN MIDGET LONGHORN CHEDDAR CHEESE 789 BANQUET FROZEN CHICKEN, TURKEY, BEEF POT PIES 8 0Z. WT. SCHAFER 20 OZ. LOAF BUTTERWHEAT BREAD VA ICE MILK COUNTRY UTE Diet Pepsi, Pepsi Light or Mountain Dew L$ITER1 S |7 B^9||T 1/2 GAL. Folgers Instant COFFEE JAR COUNTRY FRESH LIQUID JDOEYTERGENT GALLON NORTHERN WHITE & ASSORTED BATHROOM TISSUE 22 FL. OZ. LIMIT 1 WITH $500 OR MORE PUR­ CHASE-EXCLUDING COUPON ITEMS EXPIRES SEPT. 19. 1981 ftRQJFC Q 4 PKG. LIMIT 1 WITH $5.00 OR MORE PUR­ CHASE-EXCLUDING Z COUPON ITEMSEXPIRES SEPT. 19. 1981. � https://barrycountyhistoryportal.org/files/original/21/795/MapleValleyNews_1981-09-22.pdf 617a0bf82d3ef9f2c5a705115b48ab3d PDF Text Text i2TsT',“blic Ubr"y • S. Church Hastings, M. 49058 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. 10 - No. 16-Tuesday, September 22, 1981 Nashville harvest celebration fun for all by Susan Hinckley Nashville’s 1981 Harvest Festival brought the village to life Saturday, and added another chapter to a 75-yearold tradition. Nashville’s first celebration of the harvest was staged in 1906. For the past four years, the annual festivities have been sponsored by the Recreational Riverside Tim Smith (left) and Dave Mace amused the talent show audience with a humorous skit. Development Corp., an checker. of local organization First place queen runnervolunteer, as part of an up was Betty Taylor, ongoing fund-raising effort sponsored by Me Donald’s build community Woodview Tavern. Second to recreational facilities along place runner-up was Judy the Thornapple River near Loy, candidate of Cappon’s Nashville’s business district. Quick Mart. The 4981 festival netted Miss Decker was crowned over $3,000 for the RRDC. Friday evening by Linda One of the biggest money­ Snyder, 1980 Harvest Queen, making events this year was and reigned over Saturday’s the Harvest Queen contest. festivities. The queen and When the final tally of penny her court were featured in votes in the 6-weeks race was Saturday’s Grand Parade, made Friday, $2,025.86 had which stepped off at noon been raised by the seven from Putnam Park. candidates. The identity of The parade, under the the winner was kept a secret direction of Elsie Arbor and by RRDC officials until Helen Curtis, delighted midway through a Friday spectators lining Main evening talent show. At that Street. A favorite among the time, it was revealed that many colorful and enLori Decker, 18, daughter of tertaining entries was the Mr. and Mrs. Larry Decker Maple Valley High School of Nashville, was the 1981 marching band. Under the Harvest Queen. She had direction of Duane Thatcher, collected $763.22 in her vote the band paused at the Main canister as a candidate of and Maple streets in­ Carl’s Super Market, where tersection to perform a she is employed as a special musical routine. Two hours earlier, the band also entertained with a 10 a.m. concert on Maple Street. Another crowd-pleaser in Saturday’s parade was a Grand Marshal Fred Ackett and his wife ride in a convertible along the parade route. Local Brownies paraded on this attractive float. stunt routine by the Battle Creek Saladin Shriners in their Mini-T autos. Saturday’s festivities were kicked off with a 10-K Harvest Run in which 111 Continued on page 6— Children were delighted when this friendly clown stopped to talk with them during the parade. The Monday Night Special, a local bluegrass-gospel group, entertained during the Harvest Festival. A performance by the Shriners in their Mini-T's was a crowd pleaser. �The Maple Volley Newt. Noshvilte. Tueedoy. September 22. 1981 — Pope 2 Nashville News Sandyland Park for the weekend. and will be treated to Saturday night supper at either of the local restaurants, compliments of the Nashville Village Council. Later in the evening, the village will host a marshmallow roast for the NHCC visitors at the Community Center in Putnam Park. The Monday Night Special, a local bluegrass-gospel band, will furnish music for the event. Last year, over WO maples were planted in Nashville by the NHCC. The 1981 goal is to equal or exceed that num­ ber. Rev. Earl Sprowles, a Florida evangelist who conducted a successful tent revival last year at Hastings, commences a 6-day revival in Nashville today, Sept. 22, at the local Church of the Nazarene. The Tuesday through Sunday sessions will start at 7 p.m. nightly. Rev. Richard Wadsworth and his congregation cordially invite your attendance. Carl Tobias, Jr., 17, a junior at Maple Valley High School, recently received word that he has been ac­ cepted as a cello player with the Blue Lake International Orchestra for a 1982 European tour. The summer trip will include concert stops in Holland and Ger­ many. Carl’s older sister, Laurie, toured Europe this past summer as a violinist with the same orchestra. They are the children of Mr. and Mrs. Carl Tobias, Sr., of "A man does not plant a tree for hunsetf; be plants it for posterity '* - Alexander Smith. Nashville residents will have an opportunity to do just that on Saturday, Sept. 26 A new generation of maples will line some of Nashville's streets after a day-long planting project by members of area chapters of the National Hikers and Campers Club This will be the third year that the NHCC has come to Nashville to carry on a continuing volunteer conservation program initiated by the national organization. Primarily, the Nashville project aims at replacing ancient maples that have been lost along village streets. However, the volunteers also will set out trees in individual lawns if the property owner has prepared a hole ap­ proximately 2 ft. wide and 18 inches deep. Anyone desiring a tree is urged to call Village Hall to register before Saturday’s project gets underway. Local volunteers also are needed to help plant the saplings, all of which have been donated. If you wish to help, bring a shovel and be at Central Park at 9 a.m. Saturday. Willing workers are needed, and it is an excellent opportunity to let our visiting volunteers know that Nashville residents also care about preserving the beauty of our community for future generations. The club members will be camping at The American Association of Retired Persons - over 10,000,000 members - offers counsel on widowhood, consumer protection, crime prevention, safety, income tax, and much more. Its annual $3 membership (age 55 and over) includes a News Bulletin and Modem Maturity magazine - very helpful to the elderly. A.A.R.P. is at Box 199, Long Beach, Cal. 90801. 'Voqt- HJNLtyU DIRECTORS X FUNERAL HOME in Nashville Phone 852-0840 PEOPLE’S BIBLE CHURCH E. State Road, Nashville Sunday School ..10 a.m. UNITED METHODIST CHURCH Sunday: North State, Nashville A.M. Worship ..11 a.m. P.M. Worship ... 7 p.m. A.M. Worship. 9:45 a.m. Sunday School ..11 a.m. Wednesday Evening: Prayer Meeting.. 7 p.m.Youth Fellowship Sunday .......... 6 p.m. PASTOR RANDY REED Bible Study Thur.. 8 p.m. Nashville Mr. and Mrs. flick (Cathy) Vessecchia and Jerry Fager, all of Nashville, enjoyed a recent 4-day trip to Nash­ ville, Tennessee. There, they joined Debbie (Lyons) McReynolds and her mother, Claire Lyons, as guests of Jim and Jesse, veteran entertainers of the Grand Ole Opry. For the local folks, the highlight of a Saturday evening show was being able to spend the entire evening backstage at the Opry, where they met some of the performers they have ad­ mired for many years. Other highlights of the Nashville visit were sightseeing in the historic parts of Music City and also touring Opryland Park. Evangelist A. 0. Marialke of Holland will be at the Nashville Assembly of God for a 4-day Prophesy Seminar starting Sunday, Sept. 27. The services will be at 11 a.m. and 7 p.m. that day, and then at 7 p.m. nightly, Monday through Wednesday. While attending Central Bible College in Springfield, Missouri, a never to be forgotten ap­ petite for the Book for Revelation and Daniel was created in the heart of Evangelist Marialke. This appetite has increased with intensity throughout his 30 years of pastoral and evangelistic ministry. While Marialke was pas taring in Ferndale, the Lord graciously directed a Detroit News artist to work with him in designing and painting an outstanding 9 ft. by 24 ft. full color chart entitled “God’s Eternal Plan of the Agea and Dispensations”. Evangelist Marialke also uses 35mm slides together with overhead transparencies to explain difficult topics such as One World Government; The Chaos of Genesis 1:2; One World Religion; and other questions. Rev. Robert Taylor and his congregation cordially invite you to share in this presentation. Remember the dates: Sept. 27-30. The annual Couples’ Golf Outing of the Nashville Baptist Church is set for Saturday, Sept. 26, at the Tyler 'Creek Golf Course, at 10 a.m. “Grease for Peace” is the theme ofa Sept. 26th evening parly for Senior High youths of the Nashville Baptist Church. The “greased” hair styles, clothing and music of By Susan Hinckley Sunday and Rally Day, Sept Sept. 6 at the home of Mr. the ’50s will be featured. The youngsters will eat at Dog 27. Following that event, a and Mrs. Kenneth F. Meade, and Suds in Hastings, then community potluck dinner in Jr., of rural Nashville. enjoy slides and movies at the church’s Community Thirty relatives and three the church. Time ofthe event House will honor and guests were present for the welcome Miss Katariina occasion. Among those at­ is 6:30 to 11 p.m. Ruby Dishman of Battle Lohdesmaki of Ilmajdki, tending were Kenneth A. Creek was named top weekly Finland, a foreign exchange Meade of Franklin, a former student who is residing with Nashville resident, and his weight loss winner when God’s No-Munch Bunch met the family of Mr. and Mrs. cousin, Keith Meade, of near Monday for their weigh-in at Joe Andrews of rural Nash­ Hastings. The two had not the Nashville Baptist ville. Katariina, 17, a senior, seen one another in over Church. She had shed four is the only foreign exchange twenty years and enjoyed a pounds in one week to earn student enrolled this year at nice visit Keith brought Maple Valley High School. along a family Bible that the title. Mrs. Larry Novak of their Grandfather Meade The annual Beat the Pastor golf tourney for men Hastings was a recent had brought with him when of the Nashville Baptist Tuesday visitor of her aunt, he came to America from Mrs. Caroline Jones of Nash­ England in the early 1850s. Church is set for Saturday, The Bible contained con­ October 3, at the Monterrey ville. A recent Monday caller on siderable family data which Golf Course. Tee-off time is Mrs. Mildred Bursley of was transferred to tape at 9:30 a.m. Grand Blanc gospel singer Nashville was her niece, Sunday’s event. It will Mack Taunton will be at the Mrs. Phyllis Trombley of become part of a tape and Green, Ohio. film family heritage record Nashville Baptist Church Bowling Saturday callers were Mr. put together by the Meade Sunday, Sept. 27, for a 7 p.m. and Mrs. Herbert Hobley of family since 1935. The tapes performance. contain voices of family The Maple Valley Athletic Lansing. Mr. and Mrs. Gene members giving recitations Boosters are encouraging community residents to Schantz of Grand Rapids and interviews at a clean their attics, basements were Tuesday visitors of his Christmas 1956 gathering. and garages for a very good brother and wife, Mr. and The movies, taken over a cause. A Sept. 29 auction by Mrs. Austin Schantz of Nash­ number of years, were particularly interesting to the MVAB at Furlong’s ville. Mrs. Bertha. Becker of the little ones at Sunday’s Variety Store building on Vermontville’s Main Street Nashville was a weekend reunion, as it gave them an will aid the organization in guest of her granddaughter, opportunity to see how their supporting the 1981-82 Mrs. Brenda Starkweather parents acted at a young athletic program at Maple of Lansing, and enjoyed age? Mr. and Mrs. Gene Wyant Valley Jr.-Sr. High School. attending the Frontier Days Those persons in the' Nash­ celebration at Charlotte of Riverton, Wyoming, were in Nashville for a week in ville community who have Saturday. Mr. and Mrs. Gary Morton August to attend the wedding items to donate may leave them at the home of Gene of Nashville were at the oftheir daughter, Jill Ann, to Koetje, 305 N. State Street. Provincial House in Portage John M. Joseph on August Vermontville residents may last Wednesday to call on her 8th. Accompanying the drop their donations off at cousin, Mrs. Vern Hamilton. Wyants on the trip were Mr. Mr. and Mrs. Fred Ackett and Mrs. Dan Wyant of the store building which will be open each week night of Nashville attended Sun­ Tohatchi, New Mexico. from 7 to 9 p.m. and on day services at the Gresham Pleasantview School Saturday morning, from 9 United Methodist Church, a.m. until noon. If you have then called at the Herbert annual reunion items too large or in­ Hillard home near Charlotte. The Pleasantview School convenient to handle, the He is confined at Hayes- (Lacey) annual reunion will MVAB will make Green-Beach Hospital at the be held Sunday, September arrangements to pick up time of this report. 27, at the school. Bring own your donations. The support The Meade clan gathered table service and a dish to of the entire Maple Valley pass. Dinner is at 1:00 p.m. community is urged for this very worthy project. Stanton Auctioneers will be doing the THE calling at the auction set for 6:30 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 29. The Finance Committee of the Nashville United What are your hair Methodist Church will meet at 7:30 p.m.-Tuesday, Sept. needs for Fall? 22, at the church. Will and Beth Suntken of •PERM •CONDITIONING Nashville will host an 8 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 23, •STYLE •COLORING meeting of the Builders Class of the local United Call for an appointment Methodist Church. Sunday School workers at 726-0257 726-0623 the Nashville United Methodist Church will be 470 E. Main - Vermontville recognized in special ser­ vices on Christian Education Village HairPort^ AREA CHURCH SCHEDULES TRINITY FULL GOSPEL CHURCH REV. LEONARD PUTNAM 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. PM Worshi 7 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. REV5 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. CYRIL CATHOLIC CHURCH 203 N. State, Nashville Sunday Mass .9:30 a.m. Holy Day Masses celebrated at 7:00 p.m. the evening before REV. ROBERT CONSANI MAPLEGROVE BIBLE CHURCH 8593 Cloverdale Road FIRST CONGREGATIONAL ('/« mile East of M-66, 5 miles south of Nashviile) CHURCH 110S. Main, Vermontville Sunday School .. 10 a.m. Church School. 9:45 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 SCHREUDER Corner of Kalamo Highway and Ionia Rd. ASSEMBLY OF GOD CHURCH Welcomes you to all of 803 Reed St., Nashville its services: Sunday School .. 10 a.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 Wednesday Evening: Assoc. Ministers are: Prayer Meeting . .7 p.m. David & Kathleen Yeomans Rey. Viola Sampsel... REV. ROBERT G. TAYLOR �The Maple Valley News, Nashville, Tuesday, September 22, 1981 — Page 3 M.V. Transportation VOTE set for November 3 IV” CVW SS& •<>? «?) J*< SS SS' &&& w w !*.SS . ■»» Si?' ?' '*" SL L« S*«e *S» S» S& •S? •S ktei ei **i ^li ^lib! ?"■'! 1 '^u, *lhn■w, • M$fc $fec •'tetyts ’’ e J4lS & ■'ttK& * xjj Mih, alkliO W!ififc Mil ■I nn rim 15iPlaam 1315 Rinata 15 b WSaxbii be it S.iitertii! latata&smdii pass-ffissEiH At the regular meeting of seventy-five percent of the the Maple Valley Board of approved cost to apEducation held Monday, proximately thirty-five approval-was given holding a percent of the cost. Voting in sepcial transportation favor of the resolution were millage election on Tuesday, board members Marsh, November 3. The tran­ Rockwell, Fox, Cogswell, sportation proposal of 1.4 Ossenheimer, and Geary mills ($1.40 on each with Tobias voting nay. $1,000.00) on state equalized At the present time, the valuation for the year 1981, is school district is operating for the purpose of providing the bus routes comparable to additional funds for the close of the 1980-81 school operating purposes related year. The board members to the cost of bus tran­ voted to begin a reduced transportation program on sportation. Additional funds are November 9th if the millage necessary to offset the election isn’t approved. decline in state revenues to Board member Ronald support the general tran­ Tobias voted nay. These reductions would be sportation program, school officials said. The school similar to the reductions audit report shows a total approved prior to the special transportation cost during board meeting held August the 1980-81 school year in­ 17, when a large number of cluding bus amortization in parents asked that the the amount of $320,326 with students be transported at the amount for bus amor­ this time and schedule This tization being $54,983. The another election. state aid payment for request was granted pending transportation this past year the outcome of the special lists payment in the amount election. General reductions in the of $114,855.08. Over the past five years, transportation program the state support has would include: The two dropped from nearly shuttle trips transporting students between the elementary buildings in For all your Nashville would be discontinued; students will INSURANCE NEEDS be walking up to one mile to See or Call... get on the bus at general pick TERESA JONES up points usually designated at the intersections; and students living within one mile of the school they attend would be expected to walk to school. The board members ac­ cepted the low bid from Farm Bureau Insurance Group for coverage on the school bus fleet and other vehicles for the period Oc­ tober 1, 1981 through Sep­ tember 30,1982ata premium of $5,783.61. In compliance with At­ torney General Kelley’s opinion that boards of education and-or athletic booster groups lack the statutory authority to charge students fees in connection with their participation in \>4uto-dwn^rs interscholastic athletic activities, the Maple Valley Insurance board members approved Vermontville the repayment of fees which Ph. 517-726-0634 or 726-0580 have been paid upon written TRUMBLE AGENCY ilH^ Joan and Homer Winegar GRI ASSOC. BROKER STANTON’S REAL ESTATE Noin W«i? *** sift**!! * y/*XX n L*£B b» x. igi < XJ (X. <3 u>1 lI* Ll w4> < <4> VERMONTVILLE NASHVILLE 726-0181 852-1717 NASHVILLE: Completely remodeled home on two lots, with nice trees. Two bedrooms, many new improvements include new kitchen cabinets, new furnace, insulation, new septic tank and drainfield. $27,000 with land contract terms. IMMEDIATE POSSESSION. NEW LISTING: 15 room, country home on 5 acres on the edge of Nashville. Scenic view over­ looking golf course, new two-car garage. This home has been completely remodeled, but has much of its original charm — must be seen to be appreciated. Contract terms. LAND: North of Vermontville. 13 acres and/or 24 acres (good farm land)...some woods...small frontage on trout stream. Low down payment (contract terms).— VACANT COUNTRY HOME & BARN: on nice large lot, lots of mature shade...located north of Charlotte on M-50. Lot borders Thornapple River. $21,000. (contract terms) or $17,000 CASH. IMMEDIATE POSSESSION. — FARMS — 72 ACRES: Vermontville, with large home and buildings (possible contract)..................... $86,000. 60 ACRES: Nashville, with 8 year old home and 36 x 40 barn. $68,500. IMMEDIATE POSSESSION. PHONE: 726-0223... EVENINGS request from the parent not later than October 5, 1981. Personnel from his office have stated that these amounts could be considered as contributions to the athletic program at the discretion of the parents. The board resolution ap­ pointed secretary Margaret Foote to receive any con­ tributions, and any request for refund should be ad­ dressed to her at the Jr.-Sr« High School office. General fund bills in the amount of $42,142.46 were approved for payment. The August 21st payroll in the amount of $14,148.26 and the September 4th payroll in the antihunt of $90,054.17 were approved for payment and transfer to the payroll ac­ count. The annual school financial report for the school year ending June 30, showing a cash balance of $146,457 and the total general fund equity of $450,535 was approved by the board members. The cash balance as of June 30, 1980 was $193,218 with total fund equity of $537,072. The board members certified the operational millage levy of 23.61 mills representing a total levy , of $1,239,579.72 for December 1981. This levy could vary depending upon the outcome of the November special election. The debt retirement levy was set at 1.25 mills representing a levy of $65,367.33. The debt levy last year was 1.61 mills. The board members ap­ proved a letter of un­ derstanding between the Eaton County Education Association (Maple Valley Teachers) and Maple Valley Board of Education regarding seniority. Approval was given revision of the lower elementary report cards for grades first, second,' third and special education with further study regarding the upper elementary grades. The professional study committee including board members, teachers, and administrators had recommended approval of the revised cards. High School Principal Burr Hartenburg made a general report regarding discussion at the professional study com­ mittee meeting regarding the revision of the high school English program to year long courses, replacing the semester subject interest area courses. He also reported on the high school home economics program, with general board approval of both the reports related to the English program and Home Economics program, the board members voted to purchase twenty-five new textbooks for the Home Economics program at a cost of $10.95 each. Approval was given coaching positions as recommended by athletic director, Larry Lenz: Varsity football Dan Watson, varsity assistant coach - Steve MacDonald, junior varsity head coach Guenther Mittelstaedt, junior varsity assistant coach - Dave Doozan. Girls basketball: Varsity head coach - Jerry Reese; junior varsity coach Bill Christensen (volunteer), jr. high seventh grade - Lynn tober 2. the executive session. After Blakely (volunteer), and jr. The board members ap­ returning to regular session high eighth grade - open. proved a five cent increase the board members set a list Cross Country : Head coach - in the cost of lunch prices to price of $39,400. The house Chuck Beachnau (volun­ help offset increased costs still needs carpeting plus teer). Golf: Head coach - plus loss of state reim­ some finish work, including Mike Booher. Cheerleading: bursement including loss of painting in some areas. It is Varsity and J.V. football - the entire five cent reim­ anticipated that the new Barbara Gallagher. Boys bursement for milk sold sewer line will be connected Basketball: Varsity head alone. in November. Tobias voted coach, Jerry Reese, junior The new lunch rates and nay on the sale of the house varsity coach - Guenther separate milk prices will be and Marsh abstained. Mittelstaedt. Wrestling: effective October 1st. Approval was given a new Head coach - Chris Ricketts. Elementary school lunches - two year contract with the The board members 75 cents, jr.-sr. high school bus drivers which will set a elected Wayne Cogswell to lunches - 80 cents, adults - regular route rate without serve as secretary-treasurer $1.30; reduced price lunches any shuttle at $3690 this for the Eaton County School - 40 cents, milk alone - school year and $4095 during Board Association. students -15 cents, and milk the 1982-83 school year. The A general discussion was alone - adults - 25 cents. pay for extra trips including held regarding continuing An executive session was athletic trips remains the with plans to hold the sixth called to discuss the sale of same at $25.75 per trip plus grade camping program at the building trades house $3.60 per hour for time over Long Lake Outdoor Center constructed last school year. six hours. Ronald Tobias (Yankee Springs Recreation Ossenheimer and Tobias voted nay and Dale Area) considering the fact voted nay regarding holding Ossenheimer, Jr. abstained. that it would possibly be necessary to move in ad­ •• •••••••••••••••oeeoeooeoS ditional ' cots to accommodate the entire group plus the fact that it might not be possible to feed everyone all at one time. Superin­ tendent Wolff pointed out J —LISTED IN THE WINDOW— i that parent volunteer help will be necessary to help supervise the students. The board members voted to continue with the camping —VERMONTVILLE— ! program which will be held SS September 29 through Oc- WATCH for... ; : PRE-GAME SPECIALS : : Sugar Hut Cafe : Check Save at Home When you save at Eaton Federal Savings and Loan, you get a substantial return in interest. You get the safety of FSLIC protection and the personal sound management guarantee from our professional staff. You also get to see your money at work right here at home. How? 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Returning marchers are Bill Babcock, right, and unidentified man, left. Note old Flo theatre in background and Women's Rest, (now Village Hall). A hamburg shop was located in what now is Irene's Beauty Shop. Vendors were set up on Main Street. (Below) Among the equine entries in the parade were horses ridden by Kate and Wayne Bosworth. Health Department calendar of events — Barry Office: 110 W. Center St. Mon.. Sept. 21 Immunization Clinic, 9-11:30 a.m. and 14 p.m.; W.I.C., 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. lues., Sept. 22 - Medicaid Screening, 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.; Family Planning, 11:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. and 6 p.m. - 9 p.m. Wed., Sept. 23 - W.I.C., 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.; Family Planning, 11:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. Charlotte Office: Mon., Sept. 21 Family Planning, 110 N. Cochran, 11 Plan to attend a THE NASHVILLE m M&TER ARM WRESTLING TOURNAMENT ^®M ®^ Barney's Pit Stop TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 29 WEIGHT IN TIME-8:00 Men and Women - $5.00 entry fee • All competition will be on regulation table, and under the direction ( of certified referees Sanctioned by the W.M.A. WORLD MONSTER ASSOCIATION Public invited to attend, anyone welcome to enter sponsored by Walter Kent's Standard Oil truck was one of the entries in the 1953 Harvest Festival parade chaired by Harvey Wilson and M. J. Hinckley. Cash prizes were awarded the top three floats. The parade was led by a summer marching band composed of Nashville and Hastings musicians; the entourage moved north of Main Street, starting near the railroad tracks. Barney’s Pit Stop August 21-22, festival. Queen Millie, flanked by candidates Pat Gordon, left, and Phyllis Borst, rode in Saturday's Grand Parade. -------------- 0-----------------a.m. - 4 p.m. Tues., Sept. 22 • W.I.C., 110 N. Cochran, 8 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. Wed.-, Sept. 23 - Medicaid Screening, 110 N. Cochran, 8 a.m. -4 p.m.; Immunization Clinic, 528 Beech St., 8:30-11 a.m. and 14 p.m. Thurs., Sept. 24 • Family Planning, 110 N. Cochran, 11 a.m. - 4 p.m.; W.I.C., 110 N. Cochran, 8 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. Fri., Sept. 25 - W.I.C., 110 N. Cochran, 8 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. FLU VACCINE (Available) Barry-Eaton District Health Department, 110 W. Center St., Hastings, Mich. — Starting Monday, October 5. Hours: 9-11:30a.m. and 1-4 p.m. Fee: $3.00. Limited supply. First come, first serve basis. Barry-Eaton District Health Department, 528 Beech St., Charlotte, Mich. — Starting Wednesday, October 7. Hours: 8:30-11 a.m. and 1-4 p.m. Fee: $3.00. Limited supply. First come, first serve basis. PTO open house PTO Open House at Maplewood School, Ver­ montville, at 7 p.m. on September 29. (9-29) Parade watchers at Nashville's 1953 Harvest Festival found seating on Mike Seeley's delivery truck. Seeley, in dark clothing, is flanked by Kate and Bob Reid. Other attractions at the 1953 celebration included a parade of homemade jalopies, p p, a soap p box style y derby race on North Main Street hill; a trailer backing con­ test;; motorboat racess on the Thornapple River; band concerts; free stage entertainment featuring the Jet Blasters from Oliver's in Battle Creek; judging of live­ stock exhibited in the bus garage on Reed Street; agricultural products displayed in the Masonic Temple; and a tractor pull. �The Maple Valley News, Nashville, Tuesday, September 22, 1981 — Page 5 Bikers ready to ride for St. Jude’s, Saturday A good response to this years call for bikers for the St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital Bike-A-Thon has been reported by Ann Taylor. Funds raised by this bikea-thon support St. Jude’s, the largest childhood cancer research institution in the world. Cancer is second only to accidents as a killer of children in this country. We’ll be showing that we care about children by helping this cause. Co­ chairpersons Mrs. Brandon, Mrs. Reid, Jan Mittelstaedt and Ann Taylor urge the Maple Valley area residents to support a rider with a Local youths win awards in state 4-H horse show by Nancy Diuble Thelen, Extension 4-H Youth Agent Becky Cowell of vermontville was awarded a gold medal in the Quarter Several Eaton County 4- Horse Original Costume H’ers received awards at the Class. Robin Heller from 1981 State 4-H Horse show, Grand Ledge won a gold held August 25 at Michigan medal in Grade Horse Fit­ State University. Four ting and Showmanship. Lisa hundred and fifty-eight Love of Charlotte received a members, from 63 Michigan bronze medal in Quarter counties were selected to Horse Western Pleasure. participate in the event. Penny Carter of Grand Mary Jo Newman of Ledge was awarded a gold Charlotte was awarded a medal in Western Pleasure bronze medal in her Pony for Registered Color Breeds. Fitting and Showmanship Nannette McGill from Class, and won a gold medal Potterville won a gold medal and Reserve Champion in in Quarter Horse Fitting and Western Pony Pleasure. showmanship. Mary Ann Southworth of Receiving a bronze medal Grand Ledge earned gold in the Pony Driving Class medals in Quarter Rorse was Christopher Garrison of Fitting and Showmanship Charlotte. Diana Poltorak, and Western Pleasure, and also of Charlotte, received won Reserve Champion fourth place in Pony Fitting honors in the Champion and Showmanship, Pony Quarter Horse Pleasure Western Equitation, and Class. Pam Shores from Westerland English Riding. Lansing won a silver medal Stephanie Andreichuk of in Horse Fitting and Charlotte earned a sixth Showmanship and bronze place in Hunter Seat Fitting medals in Stock Seat and Showmanship, and Equitation and Western seventh in the Working Pleasure. Hunter Class. Youths win 4-H dairy awards FOR PROFESSIONAL INSURANCE PLANNING Olivet, exhibited the Senior and Grand Champion Jer­ sey, and won second in the Senior Showmanship division; the Reserve Junior Champion Ayrshire award went to an entry exhibited by Mark Otto of Olivet. Other Eaton County participants in Dairy Days and the State 4-H Dairy Goat Show were: Tara Piepkow, Angie Piepkow, Mike McGuire, Casey McGuire, Britt Mott, Rhonda Mott, Don Walters, all from Olivet; Brenda Hamilton, Doug Pennington, Mike Wells, Gary Wells, Christie Youngs, Doug Roiter, Charlotte; Julie Haddix and Joe Haddix, Grand Ledge; Drew Updyke and Blake Updyke from Sunfield. “The purpose of this event was to give .the 4-H’ers a chance to display and match skills in the various contests and activities,” Nancy Diuble Thelen, Eaton County 4-H Youth Agent, says. Call... THE HECKER AGENCY 225 N. MAIN - NASHVILLE Action - Ads by Nancy Diuble Thelen, Extension 4-H Youth Agent Several Eaton County 4-H members placed well at the 1981 Michigan 4-H Dairy Days program held August 24-27, at Michigan State University. Ruth Ellen Creyts of Charlotte was awarded second place honors in the Jr. Dairy Science Exhibit Contest; Jayne Piepkow, PROFESSIONAL BUSINESS DIRECTORY LIMESTONE & MARL (Delivered and Spread) CRANEWORK • Drainage Ditches • Farm Ponds DARRELL HAMILTON Rt 3, NASHVILLE PH. 852-9691 PHONE 852-9680 VERMONTVILLE VILLAGE COUNCIL MEETINGS 1st 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 TESTI I Reasonable Fees!! (517) 852-9564 — NASHVILLE — Ask for Dan! I generous pledge. A pledge of twenty-five cents would mean a $2.50 total contribution for a rider who bikes ten miles. The response from the area merchants has been super. Prizes have been donated from: Pat’s Sugar Hut Cafe; Johnny’s Food Mart; Trowbridge Service Station; Vermontville Hardware; Nancy’s Beauty Shop; Trumbles Insurance; Jack’s Standard Station; Al’s Carryout; Local 1995, Charlotte; Ho over Universal; Kelley’s Variety Store; Mace Pharmacy; Carl’s Market; Mirror’s Image; Curtis Craft; Big George’s and T.J.’s Pizza. Thank yfou to the area business people. In addition, St. Jude’s will award riders who raise $25 a St. Jude t-shirt and those raising $75 will receive a jacket. Riders are asked to meet at the parking lot at Maple Valley Jr. Sr. High anytime after 9:15 a.m. on Saturday, September 26. Please bring the yellow sponsor form with you. In cdse of rain the ride will be held Saturday, October 10th. If you have any questions or need a pledge sheet please call Ann Taylor 852-0784 or Mrs. Brandon 726-1022. Professional Styling for the Whole Family Irene’s Beauty Shop 204 W. 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He also claimed first place in his age division (20-24 years).. Carol Wheeler was the top female runner overall with a time of 41 minutes, and also was first in her age category of 20-29 years. The top two Nashville runners who qualified for special prizes offered by local merchants were Randy Beachnau, who completed tthe course in 36:51 and David Franklin, whose time was 37:00. In the traditional harvest Lois produce contest, Get ready, get set, GO!! One hundred eleven runners participated in this year's harvest run. Clowning around as a puppet in the parade was Virginia Alles, saleswoman for the Maple Valley News and Reminder. VALLEY BOWMEN ARCHERY RANGE —NOWOPEN— || Monday thru Saturday... 8:30*5:30 S Call... 852-0713 8 ASHVILLE HARDWARE 105 N. MAIN sporting ting NASHVILLE Specials from 8 The mouse puppet in the parade was Fred Jacobs, publisher of the Maple Valley News. Elliston ofNashville took top honors with a 119 lb. pum­ pkin.' Her name and the weight of the prize-winning orb will be added to a village plaque that maintains a pq record of winners in this category. Among other highlights of Saturday’s festivities were a BIG GEORGE’S PARTY STORE 637 N. Main, Nashville gospel sing featuring the local Monday Night Special and others; tractor pulls by the Michigan Mighty-Minis; arts and crafts in Central Park; a blacksmithing demonstration by Dale Ossenheimer; an ox roast by the Nashville Business Owner’s Association; a beer tent operated by the Maple Valley Jaycees in Central Park; a book sale at Putnam Public Library by Friends of the Library; a co-ed softball tourney; greased pig con­ tests; bingo by the Maple Valley Athletic Boosters; a flea market; carnival rides and concession by Arnold’s Amusements of Traverse City. A 9 p.m. Harvest Dance at the fire barn concluded Saturday’s events. A hot-air balloon ascension schedule for an hour before sunset had to be postponed due to windy conditions. Pilot Rick Dillinger oT Jackson told RRDC President Larry Corkwell that he would return here for the ascension at the first possible opportunity, weather permitting. Two lucky raffle ticket holders are to be with Dillinger in the gondola at lift-off. Photos continued on page 11 — �The Maple Valley News, Nashville, Tuesday, September 22, 1981 —Page 7 Nashville area ‘United Fund’ drive to begin The Nashville Area United Fund Drive will begin September 21 at 9:30 a.m. at the United Methodist Community Room. Volun­ teer solicitors will receive their instructions and en­ velopes at this time from Mrs. Illa Steward, 1981 campaign chairman. The drive will continue through October 10 with a goal set at $2,500. Mr. Robert Wood, district representative, will be our speaker. Officers elected for the coming year are president, Edgar Smith; vice president, Wallace Graham; secretary, Delores Knoll; and treasurer, Geneva Brumm. Other U.F. Board members are Freida Laurent, Jean Reid, Leonard Putnam, Maurice Pur ch is, Agnes Pufpaff and Carroll Wolff. Thanks to last year’s very generous donations, we passed our goal and were able to allocate $250.00 to Local Ambulance Service; $225 to the Commission on Aging, and $75.00 to Child Abuse. Those allocations are in addition to those reported in June 23 issue. Please be generous with EATON COUNTY FARM AND HOME CALENDAR Friday, Sept. 25 - 9:15-2:30; Horseback Riding for Han­ dicappers, Meadowview School, Packard Hwy., Charlotte. Wednesday, Sept. 30-9a.m. “Know Your County” Fall tour, Grand Ledge area. Make reservations with Anna Mae Conley, 5434784. Thursday, Oct. 1-7:30 p.m. 4-H Horse Bowl Quiz, Kardel Hall, Charlotte Fairground. Friday, Oct. 2 - 9:15-2:30; Horseback Riding for Han­ dicappers, Meadowview School, Packard Hwy., Charlotte. Saturday, Oct. 3-9:30 a.m. -10 p.m. Area 4-H Leadermete, Kalamazoo Valley Community College. Sunday, Oct. 4-1-4 p.m. Kettunen Center 20th Anniversary Open House, Kettunen Center, Tustin. October 4-10 - NATIONAL 4-H WEEK. Monday, Oct. 5-7 p.m. Leader Banquet Meeting, Kardel Hall, Charlotte Fairgrounds, 8 p.m. 4-H Council, Kardel Hall. Thursday, Oct. 8-7:30 p.m. 4-H Horse Bowl, Kardel Hall, Charlotte Fairgrounds. Friday, October 9 - 9:13-2:30; Horseback Riding for Han­ dicappers, Meadowview School, Packard Hwy., Charlotte. October 9-10 - 4-H Personal Appearance Workshop, Kettunen Center, Tustin. Saturday, Oct. 10-7 p.m. Jr. Livestock “Buyers’ Ap­ preciation Banquet”, 4-H Building, Charlotte Fairgrounds. Friday, October 16 - 9:15-2:30; Horseback Riding for Han­ dicappers, Meadowview School, Packard Hwy., Charlotte. Tuesday, October 20 - 7 p.m. 4-H Style Show with local stores, 4-H Building, Charlotte Fairgrounds. “Cooperative Extension Service programs are open to all without regard to race, color, national origin or sex.” your donations as the volunteers call at your door: Business District - Wallace Graham, North Main from Washington to Bridge and Water - Ard Decker, East of Lentz except Maple Valley Arms Gretchen Pixley, Sherman from Main to Phillips and Maple - Esther Christman, Sherman from Phillips to Lentz and Lentz Kate Hess, Maple Valley Arms Doris Marshall, Washington to Lentz and Queen from Washington to Railroad - Irene Bloom, Cleveland St. and Reed to Lentz - Sharon Green, Gregg to Lentz and Queen North from Washington to River Ola Osterman, S. State from Obituaries Francis and Casgrove Nelson Brumm, Middle St. Edgar Smith, State St. Darlene Scramlin, Brumm Rd. and North of River Edna Smith, Phillips St. Janice Mason, Mason Territory - Linda Friddle, Durkee to Bivens - Delores Knoll, Fuller from Main to Fuller Heights - Leonard Putnam, S. Main from Washington to Francis, Francis and Church - Darla Meehan, Mead-O-Acres Cheryl Dell, Barryville Territory Alberta Gardener, Thornapple Lake Rd. - Need Volunteer. Give the United Way' From our readers TO THE EDITOR: The 1981 Harvest Festival is now history and this year was the most fruitful of all! Through the combined efforts of the officers and members of the RRDC, merchants and business owners, and private citizens we have raised over $3,000 toward the finishing touches on the new Riverside ball field.' The $3,000-plus represents the highest monetary reward the festival has ever generated for the RRDC project. With all the untold hours of meetings and preparations and behind-the-scenes planning, one gets so in­ volved with an anxiety that everything will go smoothly, that everyone will have a good time, and that the weather will be nice. It was evident as we tended to last minute duties that always pop up, that all of this was happening. Everyone was having an enjoyable time. This in itself gives quite a feeling of self­ satisfaction, and the $3,000 was frosting on the cake. At this time, we won’t take space to thank everyone by name but will offer a gigantic THANK YOU to all who helped make this festival the most successful one on record. Our deepest and most sincere gratitude goes to our wives and children, Suzy, Lisa and Becky Corkwell and Brinda, Heather and Stacee Hawkins for putting up with missed meals and grouchy dads. Thanks, and get ready for next year. Larry Corkwell, President RRDC Dave Hawkins, Vice-Pres. RRDC Edna Curtis NASHVILLE — Mrs. Edna Curtis, 76, of R. R. 1, Nash­ ville, died Friday, Sep­ tember 18,1981 at her home. She was born May, 1905 in Jackson County, the daughter of Joseph and Carline (Mushbach) Walz. She married Victor Reuther in 1925. He preceded her in death in October, 1948. In September, 1973 she married Cecil Curtis and has lived in the Nashville area since that time. She was a member of the Peoples Bible Church in Nashville. Mrs. Curtis is survived by her husband, Cecil; one son, Glenn Reuther of Jackson; three daughters, Mrs. Frank (Carolyn) of Blough Brooklyn, Earl Mrs. (Esther) Groh of Nashville and Mrs. Bob (Ellen) Johns of Grass Lake; three step­ daughters, Mrs. Karl (Elwida) Dillenbeck of Hastings, Mrs. Ken (Dorothy) Priddy and Mrs. Ernie (Mary Jane) Rasey, both of Nashville; sixteen grandchildren; nine great- grandchildren; ten step­ grandchildren and sixteen step-great-grandchildren. Funeral services were held at 1:00 p.m. Monday, September 21 from the Peoples Bible Church. Rev. Randy Reed officiated. 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Thi d Offer expires October 31, 1981. 11V J Fever Thermometers Oral or Rectal �The Maple Valley News, Nashville, Tuesday, September 22, 1981 — Page 8 Nashville 10k harvest run area finishers Nashville Randy (50:48.6), Doug Gillespie Kenzie (41:05.3), Tim Ray Beachnau (36:51.2), David (56:55.4), Norm Richardson (52:19.0). Lake Odessa - Robert Franklin (37:00.4), Rev. Dori (46:39.1), Charles Erway (39:12.5), Roscoe (38:09.2), Chuck (49:04.0), Jerry Laubaugh Herbstreitti Beachnau (40:10.3), Scott (50:09.3), Gordon Bennett Patrick Bartlett (42:11.2). Delton Jeff Jones Alldaffer (48?02.5), Steve (44:31.4), Pete Montague (46:40.7), David Kietzmann (45:16.3), Kerry Louden Bouwens (48:15.5). Hastings - Eldon Willard (47:20.6), John Warren (38:39.0), John Longstreet (49:46.0), Bud Hauschild (39:07.7), Andy Klevorn (50:12.3), Bud LaJoye (41:09.7), Jon Anderson (56:25.0), Karen Hudson (44:14.8), Wayne Brown (52:28.7), Mary Palmer Manon Van (43:06.5), Jack Brown (53:00.4), (56:50.4), (40:58.6), Joe Bennett Kuilenburg The Maple Valley junior (43:14.9), Trevor Ketchum Freddy Kruko (51-'04.8), DeDecker varsity football started their (54:39.5), Matt Howell Barbara home season on a positive (49:00.7), Gordon Howes (54:36.9). note, defeating Lakeview 28 Vermontville Keith Mac (46.38.0), Mike Novisfcey to 0. It was a rainy and slippery evenirig Thursday. The weather seemed suited for Maple Valley : and not Lakeview. Maple Valley intercepted four Lakeview passes. Ryan Trowbridge intercepted two passes and Ron had two interceptions. The defensive ends of Robert Browne*and Jon Clements forced the Lakeview There were few bright quarterback to hurry his Maple Valley’s varsity football team lost a tough spots for the Lions. Tony passes all night. Dale game to Lakeview last Dunkelburger caught 4 Montague, the defensive passes for 30 yards, while Friday, 37-0. captain, played an ex­ Quarterback Mike Sat- Jeff Beebe rushed 39 yards in ceptional defensive game terlee led Lakeview by two plays. Jeff Christensen and led the blocking on of­ completing one pass for a 53 led the team with six tackles fense. yard touchdown, leading the and 4 assists. Maple Valley led 8 to 0 at Maple Valley playas te?m in rushing with 79 the half on a 22 yard run by yards and a touchdown, Pennfield next Friday dt Marty Martin. Marty Martin Pennfield as the Lions try to kicking 4 extra points, and also added the extra point kicking a 42 yard field goal. turn around the performance behind the fine blocking of of last week. Scott Whitmore, Chris Barton, Jess Bahs, Rob Franks and Dale Montague. In the third quarter, Maple Valley scored twice, Chris Barton scored on a nine yard BECAUSE.......... (37:14.9), Regina Jones (45:15.8). Middleville Larry Buonodono (43:11.4). Richland - Kevin Louden (36:18.2). J.V.’s start season with win over Lakeview Sports Maple Valley Lions lose tough game to Lakeview WHY THIS? FURNACE or BOILER IT’S THE BEST HELPING AMERICA TO HELP ITSELF... SAFELY A EFFICIENTLY For more information see... ASHVILLE HARDWARE / SPORTING SPORTIN < GOODS INC. 105 N. Main Street...Nashville Phone 852-0713 dive play and Marty Martin on a 56 yard run. After three quarters, it was Maple Valley 20 and Lakeview 0. The last touchdown was scored on a run by Robert Browne, behind the blocking of Ryan Trowbridge and Dean Stewart The extra point was added on a pass from Kurt Hartenburg to Steve Gardner. Rushing leaders for Maple Darcy Ainsworth has racked up three state chamValley were Marty Martin with 172 yards in 11 carries pionships in bicycle motorcross competition. (Photo supplied) and Chris Barton with 51 yards in 14 carries. Scott Everett completed two of four passes for 42 yards. Catching his first JV pass was Jess Bahs for a gain of 20 yards. Darcy Ainsworth, pionship for the 9-10 powder Recording outstanding daughter of Albert and puff class in Detroit. Then in tackles on the specialty Nancy Ainsworth, has September, she scouped up teams were Scott Whitmore, recently won BMX (Bicycle state championships in Ohio Dale Montague, and Terry Motorcross) Championships and Indiana. Hall. Darcy has been competing in three different states. The JV record is now two In August, she won the in bicycle motorcross for one wins and 0 losses. They play Michigan State Cham-year. a tough Battle Creek Pennfield team next Thursday at 7 p.m. They will play Pennfield at home. Come out and support the JVs. Local girl wins three state BMX Championships Nashville 6th grades, little league footballers win game The 6th grade team won their second game in a row 24 to 6 over Sunfield. The The varsity Lion girls put time score was a 25-13 Valley offense proved to be more than Sunfield could handle as away their first league rival advantage. Tuesday night as they Saranac came out strong Scott Lenz, Chris Thompson, defeated Saranac 4643. in the second half by tallying Jared Carrigan and Bill The tall Redskin squad got 10 unanswered points. When Brenton made consistent off to a slow start scoring Valley managed to score gains through the Sunfield only 5 points to their hosts’ 10 they regained a comfortable defense. Nashville com­ in the first quarter. But lead but let the advantage pleted their scoring as Bryan Saranac started a comeback slip to a 34-30 margin by the Stall scored on an off tackle play. in the second quarter. end of the third quarter. Sunfield kept the game The Lions kept a step The Lions had to fight to ahead of Saranac paced by keep their slim lead in the close in the firsthalfas a fine' Melanie Rogers who went 4 final period. Melissa Coff--kickoff return gave them for 4 at the free throw line man controlled the ball for and netted 6 of her game, Valley and scored 7 points to total 10 points in that help give the Valley girls quarter. The Valley girls their third victory of the added to their point spread season at 4643. by stealing - the ball arid Coffman totaled 25 points scoring twice in the final 46 for the Lions and had 5 seconds of play. The half- steals. Melanie Rogers had 7 rebounds. Maple Valley travels next week to two league schools. A strong Lakeview squad will host Valley on Tuesday and an equally strong Carson City team will welcome Valley on Thursday. Valley girls win league contest excellent field position. They then mounted a consistent drive that brought the score 12 to 6 point halftime. Nash­ ville defense strengthened by fine plays by Martin Shaneck, Pat Hagon and Craig Roberts to hold Sun­ field scoreless the second half. Sept. 26 Nashville will host Saranac at 2:15. It will be the last home game of the season. Saving Spectacular We don't have a famous name... so we HAVE to do a better job. Soft is only PART... of our story. •ABILITY •KNOWLEDGE •EXPERIENCE HASTINGS M WA T E R CONDITIONING Water Quality CERTIFIED DEALER > ™ • ■ ■ W ■■ ■ * riAcmanerWicalnerW Waoterkr sWorks Association MEMBER Problem Water Specialists (616) 945-3949 629 S. Michigan Ave. Hastings, Mi. Saranac wins J.V. contest PERFECT-MATE MUSTANG Quality Maple Valley Jvs ran into a well organized pressing defense in the Saranac squad and qjaded on the short end of a 29-18 score. Jenny Filter led all scores with 10 points. Michelle Rogers, Duska Morawski and Jackie Gardner also contributed to the Maple Valley score. From the freethrow line, Maple Valley sank six of nine attempts. 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Win a Casita n a as a Screenhouse Registei TFREE HOMETOWN YOUR FULL SERVICE LUMBER YARD OEUVERING-PLANNING-ESTIMATING-SAVING Call and Compare...852-O882 !■ Nashville -1 block East on the tracks �The Maple Valley News, Nashville, Tuesday, September 22,1961 — Page 9 Vermontville 4th-5th grade football On Saturday, Sept. 19, Vermontville’s 4th and 5th grade Little League football team defeated Lake Odessa, 20-0. Vermontville com­ pletely dominated the game both offensively and' defensively, rolling up 186 yards total offense. Keeping Lake-0 on their end of the field most of the afternoon. Ball carriers for Ver­ montville were, quar­ terback, Matt Forell with 84 yards rushing, one touch­ down and one point after the touchdown. Halfback Scott Furlong had 9 yards rushing and one touchdown, halback Trevor Collier 10 yards and fullback, Scott Flower had 54 yards of rushing including a 45 yard run for a touchdown. The defense was led by Scott Flower with 8 tackles from his roverback position Linebacker, Kevin Stewart with four tackles. Other players who had tackles were Scott Furlong, Matt Forell, Kirk Andrews, Cevin Cornish, Trevor Pike, Trevor Collier, Randy Heinze, Ryan Warner, Ryan Cole, Dennis Kellogg, Shawn Carpenter and Eric Bignail. Other players who con­ tributed to the victory were Greg Olmstead, Mike Barnart, Andy Trowbridge, Greg Trine and Mark Goodrich. Co-captains this week were Eric Bignail, Greg Trine, Trevor Collier and Trevor Pike. Coaching the team this year are Rod Heinze, Harold Stewart and Gerald Cole. Next week Vermontville will have another home game against Woodland starting at 1:00 p.m. Nashville little league lose to . Sunfield . Nashville was dominated by a strong Sunfield team in their first loss of the season, 18-0. The only highlight of­ fensively for Nashville was a long touchdown run by Bobby Wood which was nullified by a penalty. The defense held Sunfield to one touchdown in the first half .with excellent tackling by Jeff Kent, Jeff Purchis, Bobby Allen and Johnny Sprague. During the second half, fine running by the Sunfield backs enabled them to score two more touch­ downs. v On Sept. 26, Nashville will host Saranac at 1 p.m. It will be the last home game of the year. Vermontville little league football Vermontville played at home Saturday, Sept. 19. Vermontville won all three games. The 7th and 8th grade won their second game, 18-6. Vermontville played Lake Odessa. Assisting in the win were Jamie Grinage, Dan Snowden, Sherman Reid, Tim Imes, Darin Sargent, and Mark Martin. Michell Collier and Matt Coleman had 4 tackles each. Robbie Trowbridge had 5 tackles. Robert Myers and T.R. Myers had 7 each. Doug Dickinson, Scott Carpenter and Scott Villanueva Jiad 9 each. Scott Flower had 10. Martin Smith had a good day — he had 16 tackles. T.R. Myers ran for 165 yards and scored two touch­ downs. Good going, T.R. Doug Dickinson ran for 56 yards. Tai Gearhart ran 11 yajnds and scored a touchdown. Glenn‘Ewing ran 19 yards. Troy Collier ran 3 yards on a kick return. Chris Tyler completed a pass to Matt Coleman for 5 yards gain. The 6th grade won the second game by a score of Ifr0. Assisting in the win were Dan Laverty, Laney Root, Lance Brumm, Rick Osborn, Eric Baker, and Derek Myall. Dale Dickinson had 3 tackles. Pat Dickinson and Tim Milkins bad 4 tackles each. Gene Granger and Jeff Fislier had 5 tackles each. Matt Ewing and Mary Myprs got 7 tackles. Mark Myers ran 115 yards and scored a touchdown and made extra points. Job well done, Mark. Dale Dickinson ran for 59 yards and scored a touch­ down. Matt Brown gained 2 yards, Brian Bonney had 3 yards. Pat Dickinson and Jeff Fisher both had a fumble recovery. EWING WELL DRILLING Your dependable drillers in Eaton & Barry Counties WATER WELL DRILLING and PUMP SERVICE OFFERING COMPLETE... 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MENS 0-14 Age Group: Jim Campbell, 41:49; Mike Rader, 48:51; Jim Witheril, 50:05. 15-19: Randy Beachnau, 36: 51; David Franklin, 37: 00; Bob Herbstreith, 39:12. 20-24: Lewis Bauchanan, 35:49; Kevin Louden, 36:18; Chuck Beachnau, 40:10. 25-29: Jim Carlyle, 38:43; James Hundiak, 38:48; Dale Smith, 41:07. 30-34: Kerry Louden, 37: 14; Rev. Don Roscoe, 38: 09; Eldon Willard, 38:39. 35-39: Rich Baldwin, 42:38; Wayne Brown, 43:06; David Welling, 43:48. 40-49: Paul Grindel, 40:31; Jack Brown, 40:58; Joe Bennett, 43:14. 50-Over: Howard Shelp, 41:58; Eugene Bealsey, 49:01; Clayton Jones, 53:36. WOMENS 0-19: Regina Jones, 45:15; Karen Hudson, 52:28; Julie Nelson, 53:59. 20-29: Carol Wheeler, 41:00; Jean Swarts, 41:48; Mary Palmer, 53:00. 30-39: Chris Merritt, 47:64; Bobbie Linsday, 50:24; Freddy Kruko, 51:04. 40-Over: Barbara DeDecker, 54:36. ASA MEN’S SLOW PITCH TOURNAMENT: ASA umpires, Sept. 26 & 27. $75 plus two balls. Nashville, Mich. 517-852-9564. Marching Lions of Maple Valley receive compliments for performance The Marching Lions of Maple Valley performed before a large crowd at their home field Sept. 11. This was the first performance under their new director Duane Thatcher. The band had put in a lot of time at Band Camp and mid­ week practice and they were well complimented by a standing ovation both for the pre-game and half time shows. The band formed a tunnel with the cheerleaders at the The Counselors visit the Ponteroso Campground It was a beautiful morning as The Counselors from Montague, Michigan gave a soul-stirring rendition of Gospel songs at the Pon­ derosa Campground. The Wolverine C & R Camping Club had invited “The Counselors” to come Sunday morning to present the worship hour for their group. There were 23 units from the C & R Club at­ tending the Camp-Out. Fifteen units of the State Rolite Club were also having their camp-out at the same time and were beneficiaries of the program presented by The Counselors. Nashville little league football wins opener With excellent running, the 4th and 5th graders won their opening game against Lake Odessa, 14 to 0, Saturday, Sept. 12. Both Nashville touchdowns were scored by Ryan Hickey and the point after conversion was scored by Bobby Wood. The second touchdown was setup by an excellent run by Sean Bitgood. The defense was led by excellent tackling by Cody Matson, Scott Tobias and Cleon Brown as they held Lake Odessa scoreless. Nashville 4th and 5th graders will play Sunfield next Saturday, Sept. 19 at 1 p.m. at Nashville. Little league 6th graders win A balance running attack allowed the 6th graders to win their opening game against Lake Odessa, Saturday, Sept. 12, with a score of 30 to 0. With ex­ cellent blocking by the of­ fensive line of Richard Meade, Robert Norton, Tony Wolf, Eric Haeck, Brad McKee, Richard Ward and Ray Wolcott, the total back­ field was involved in the scoring. The defense was led by Brock DeGroot with two interceptions. Excellent tackling by Scot Lenz, Chris Thompson, Jared Carrigan, Bill Brenton, Pat Hagon and Martin Shaneck, allowing Lake Odessa to only three first downs. Nashville 6th graders will play Sunfield Saturday, Sept. 19,2:15 p.m., at Nashville. Action-Ads YARD SALE: September 25, 9 a.m. til 4 p.m. 122 W. Francis St., Nashville. 3 FAMILY GARAGE SALE: Sept. 23 thru 26, 9 a.m. to ?, 490 S. Main, Vermontville. Clothing, infant thru adult, baby items, antiques and misc. There were several posters placed both in Vermontville and Nashville inviting the public to attend the performance by this outstanding singing Male Quartet. Several local people were able to attend and they and the seasonal campers at the Ponderosa had only most favorable comments for this group. The Counselors came in by way of their own Grey Hound Bus as the amount and quality of their sound equipment was staggering. They partook of the bountiful Pancake Breakfast put on by the wolverine C & R Club. The maple syrup was donated by the Pon­ derosa Campground and was produced by a local producer. end holding a banner that the football players broke through. The theme of the half-time performance was songs of yesteryear. The band played a fanfare “That’s Entertainment,” “Bill Bailey” with a dance routine, and“Boogie Woogie Bugle Boy.” The band for­ med the outline ofja bugle and the majorettes carried musical notes out of the bell of the bugle. “Rock Around the Clock” was a fifties routine performed by the flag girls. “It’s been a Hard Day’s Night” was followed by the “Hawaiian War Chant” with the entire band dancing. The band of Maple Valley High School marched in Charlotte’s Frontier Day parade on Saturday, Sept. 12. They performed twice along the route and twice along the reviewing stand and were given a very favorable compliment by the an­ nouncer. Capt. Pat Long of the Eaton County Sheriff Dept, made a trip to the high school on Friday, Sept. 18 to compliment the band and Mr. Thatcher for a job well done. The Maple Valley Junior and Senior High Band will be selling candy bars, starting Friday, Sept. 25. Band member parents are urged to attend Boosters meeting Is your child a member of the Maple Valley Band? Did you know that you are a member of the Band Boosters? There has been a proposed change to the Band Boosters’ Constitution. Your presence is needed for a vote. The next meeting is Tuesday, Oct. 13 at 7 p.m. in the Maple Valley High School cafeteria. Plan to attend and make your vote known. Nashville VFW 8260 I ★ DANCE ★ I SATURDAY, SEPT. 26 | Music by... “THE FOUR GUYS Coun y & Versatile... 9:30 p.m. to 1:30 a.m. $ Food in Kitchen Members & Guests Let's take a few minutes together I may be new to you, but I'm not new to your business. I represent the finest quality corn in the mid-west. I’m prepared to provide you all the facts including the Renk Free Replanting Agree­ ment up to 100%. Let me show you how to obtain the greatest net profit per acre possible. Call mel Citizens Elevator 870 S. Main Vermontville , Phone 726-0514 Renk means results. �Th* AAopi* VoH*y N»W». Noshwilto. Tvmdoy. September 22. 1981 — Pop* 10 Nashville cubs plan 'fall round-up' Cub Scout Pack 3176 in Nashville will have its Fall Roundup for new Cub Scouts Thursday. September 24 at 7 p m in the all-purpose room at Fuller Street School All boys between the ages of 8 and 10 who are interested in scouting should plan to at­ tend with a parent. There is a fee of 12 00 w hen you sign up. Also, if you wish to subscribe to Boys Life magazine, the charge for it is $2 80 Plans for a combined Pack Meeting and Halloween party for October were started at a committee meeting held on September 16. The Fall Roundup was also discussed, and com­ mittees of parents were setup to put up posters and displays teUing boys about the scouting activities. Some of the possible ac­ tivities suggested for the coming year were a trip to a Vermontville By Esther Shepard news September 29 and 18-cent U.S. Postal stamp will be issued honoring the IrishAmerican architect, James Hoban, who designed the White House. This stamp will be a joint issue with the Irish Postal Administration with identical design except for denomination and country designation. Our stamp features a portrait of Hoban and a view of the White House, as it appeared in his time. He rebuilt the White House after if was burned by the British in the War of 1812. He also designed and built the offices of the State and War Departments. The Vermontville Historical Society and the Eaton County Historical Society will meet September 24 at 7 p.m. in the Griswold room of the Congregational for a potluck. The program will be by Jack Worthington with his “Barnes Capes". Please bring one dish to pass and table service. We always welcome those who would like to come and join us. Kalamo Community Family Night will be Tuesday, September 29, 6:30 p.m. at the Kalamo Town­ ship Hall, with a potluck. George Hanson of Olivet will speak on the Marshall, Coldwater and Saginaw railroad. The railroad bed can be seen along the west side of the road. After crossing the track here. This will be an interesting program. It is sponsored by the Kalamo Historical turkey farm around Thanksgiving, a train trip from Battle Creek to Kalamazoo on Amtrack, a sliding and skating party this winter, and a roller skating party. Parents who would like to help with any of these projects or have suggestions of different and better ac­ tivities should plan to sign up or make their ideas known at the Fall Roundup. Anyone who is interested in working with Cub Scouts even though they do not have a boy in scouting, is welcome to attend and sign up to help. Ifyou have a special interest or hobby that you think would interest boys in Cub Scouts, please contact someone involved in scouting. Scouting is a family and community 'project that only works if you are interested enough to share some ofyour time and yourself. If you have any questions or would like more " information, please call 852-0939, 852-0716 or 726-1140. Society. On Sunday, September 20, at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Stanley Carter, 641 South Main, their son Tom was united in marriage to Mona Walker of Lansing. The ceremony was held at 3 p.m. by Rev. Charles Kent Tom and Mona will make their home in Lansing. Charlotte has a new Kmart Store which is set to open October 22. Word has been received of the death of Mrs. Cecil (Edna) Curtis of Hager Rd. on Friday, furneral services were Monday at the People Bible Church on State Road. We extend our condolences to the family. dinner and open house on Saturday, Sept. 27 at the Bismark Community House. Leonard and Irma were married October 8, 1921 and have lived on the same farm for 60 years. Special guests for the day will include their children, Leona McNally, Louise Viele, Leoanrd Jr., Barbara Musser, Joanne Steward and their families. Other special geusts will be Thelma Herring, Lila Verbosky, Iva Ward and Mr. and Mrs. Erbie Ward, all of Florida. This gathering will also give the family a chance to say farewell to Brenda Musser, who will be leaving on September 29th to take up residency in Alvord, Texas, to work and go to school. Congratulations to Mr. and Mrs. Leonard Joppie who will be celebrating 60 years of married life with a family 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 Tuesday, November 3, 1981. TAKE NOTICE that the following proposition will be submitted at the special election: TAX RATE LIMITATION INCREASE PROPOSITION FOR BUS TRANSPORTATION 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 1.4 mills ($1.40 on each $1,000.00) on state equalized valuation for the year 1981, for the purpose of providing additional funds for operating purposes to be used to pay the cost of bus transportation? 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", NOVEMBER 3, 1981, IS MONDAY, OCTOBER 5, 1981. PERSONS REGISTERING AFTER 5:00 O'CLOCK, P.M., ON MONDAY, OCTOBER 5, 1981, ARE NOT ELIGIBLE TO VOTE AT THE SPECIAL SCHOOL ELECTION. Persons planning to register with the respective city or township clerks must ascertain the days and hours on which the clerks' offices are open for registration. This Notice is given by order of the Board of Education of Maple Valley Schools, Eaton and Barry Counties, Michigan. Elam L. Rockwell Secretary, Board of Education Maple Valley Schools LUNCH MENU Monday, Oct. 12 Mashed Potatoes and Gravy, Green Beans, Ap­ plesauce, Bread and Butter. Tuesday, Oct. 13 Fishwich, Tartar Sauce, Cole Slaw, Peaches. Wednesday, Oct. 14 Pizza, Peas, Pears. Thursday, Oct. 15 Spaghetti, Green Beans, Applesauce, Homemade Rolls and Butter. Friday, Oct. 16 Hot Ham and Cheese, Sweet Potatoes, Fruit Cocktail. CARD OF THANKS I would like to thank Dr. DenHartog, Dr. Baxter and Dr. Myers, nurses aides and volunteers on 3 South. Also to my wonderful Mom and Dad, children and friends for their prayers, visits and help. For the flowers, gifts and cards from all my many friends. Thanks to the Moose Lodge, Maple Valley teachers and bus drivers and neighbors. Last of all a special thanks to my Flower Lady. Maggie Aspinal) Action - Ads FREE PUPPIES: Pointer and Collie mix. Phone 852­ 0866, Nashville. (9-22) WANTED: Van passenger seat. Beige and-or brown, in good condition. Ph. 726-1114 (tfn) GARAGE SALE: Wed­ nesday only. Lots of baby clothes, also children and adults, winter coats, mobile CB and home base CB an­ tenna, Yamaha snowmobile. >4 mile east of Ionia Rd. on Carlisle. 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 FALL LEGISLATIVE SESSION BEGINS The fall session of the 1981 Legislature began last week and my colleagues in the House Republican Caucus have two major goals: major tax reform and an improved business and economic climate. Republicans are forging a “philosophical majority” patterned after the successful coalition of U.S. Congressional Republicans and Southern Democrats, and hope to pass their reform programs before Christmas. JOBLESS DIPS - The Michigan Employment and Security Commission released jobless figures for August, showing a drop from 11.8 percent in July to 11.0 percent in August Michigan’s unemployment rate is still highest in the nation, where the average rose in August to 7.2 percent. NATIONAL HUNTING AND FISHING DAY - Saturday, September 26 is the 10th Annual National Hunting and Fishing Day and a variety of events and displays are planned for the one-day event. The intent of National Hunting and Fishing Day is to emphasize the safety and recreational aspects of hunting and fishing. Both the Michigan Department of Natural Resources and the Michigan United Conservation Clubs are participating in events which will take place in most shopping malls across the state, and at local and regional DNR offices and fish hatcheries. TRASH BUILDS UP - Officials of the Michigan Depart­ ment of Transportation are dismayed about the enormous amounts of trash and litter they are finding at roadside rest areas and other public places along Michigan highways. 1981 may be the “worst year ever” for Michigan’s 76 rest areas, 103 roadside parks and 175 picnic table sites. It seems that garbage from cottagers heading home on Sundays is the largest single source of refuse, and the hardest hit areas are southbound 1-75 and U.S. 27 at Clare. In the past, areas have been closed as a warning to would-be litferers. What bothers DOT officials most is the upcoming fall color tours, which might precipitate even more trash at the roadside stops. NEW MOVIE AIDS HEARING IMPAIRED - Michigan Bell Telephone and the Michigan Department of Labor have produced an 18-minute movie designed to educate the public and the hearing impaired on special telecommunications devices for the deaf (TDDs). “The Reuluctant Com­ municator” is intended to familiarize hearing individuals and hearing impaired, with the portable typewriter-like machines that enable the hearing impaired to communicate over telephone lines at a special monthly rate. AUTUMN EVENTS THIS WEEK - The St. Joseph County Grange Fair runs all week in Centreville; The Clinton Fall Festival is Sept. 25-27; Charlevoix Color Cruises will be held on Sept. 26; the Lowell Fall Festival is Sept. 26-27, and the Hillsdale County Fair begins Sept. 27 and runs to October 3. 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The cucumber was grown by Brad Ashcraft. ^sxunatEB itaiifaliidlfit (Maple valley News photos by Susan Hinckley) nJMHH-IWJqto .Wdritoltotaiito kriMMditylldi ;;-lKI!8iJW»®l Volunteers are needed — Volunteers are needed to help with the fall session of the 4-H Special Riding Program. People are needed 'to groom, tack and lead horses, assist students, work on the committee and baby­ sit.* Classes are to begin Friday, September 25, every Friday through October, weather permitting. Riding takes place out behind Meadowview School, located on Packard Hwy., north of Charlotte. Volunteer training will take place on the first riding day at the ring. Ifyou can help or would like more information, please call Stephanie Wells, 543-1301 or the Cooperative Extension Service, 543-2310 or 645-2351. Look Great! Feel Great! Get a .. • BODY PERM David M. Toman, a graduate of Maple Valley High School and now a junior at Olivet College, has been selectedfor the part of actor­ officer in the upcoming production of William Shakespeare’s Comedy of Errors at Olivet. Dave’s past performances at Olivet include “Fiddler on the Roof and “Who-Dunit?” Dave is majoring in history at Olivet and is also a member of the college’s wrestling team. He is the son of Steve and Shirley Toman of Thor­ napple Lake Rd. in Nash­ ville. Serving our country Marvin F. Humphrey Pvt. Marvin F. Humphrey Jr., son of Zelma L. Mc­ Crimmon of Nashville, has completed a tracked-vehicle mechanic course at the U.S. Army Armor School, Fort Knox, Ky. During the course, students were trained to repair engines, tran­ smissions, and the fuel, electrical and air hydraulic systems of the Army’s tracked-vehifrles. They also learned to perform recovery operations for abandoned, damaged, disabled or mired vehicles. His wife, Diane, is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Henry Eaton of 3272 Alamando, St. Louis Mich. Humphrey is a 1980 graduate of St. Louis High School. Richard D. Snyder Richard D. Snyder, son of Mr. and Mrs. Steven M. Boggess of Route 1, Ver­ montville, Mich., has been promoted in the U.S. Army to the rank of sergeant. Snyder is a fire support specialist at Fort Clayton, Panama, with the 193rd Infantry Brigade. ...for Fall! Call for an appointment NANCY'S Beauty Shop 157 S. Main Street - Vermontville „ PHONE 726-0330 Action - Ads Best deal in the county and for doit-yourselfers the easiest to install. Financing how available. Acoma, Inc., 1­ 616-963-0433. (4-21N) SWIMMING POOLS: Eleven-year-old Autumn Matson of Nashville holds an odd carrot that she grew as she sits by the prize winning pumpkin. The gigantic pumpkin, weighing 119 pounds and grown by Lois Elliston, took first place in the produce con­ test. 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Box A, Nashville, Michigan Phone 945-9554 (Hastings) The Maple Valley News, Vol. 10 - No. 17 - Tuesday, September 29, 1981 100 new maple trees planted in Nashville Approximately 100 maple saplings were planted jn Nashville Saturday by members of the National Campers and Hikers Club and local volunteers. The day-long project was part of an ongoing con­ servation program initiated by area chapters of the NHCC. This is the third year that the organization has set out trees in Nashville. Primarily, the Nashville project is aimed at replacing ancient maples that have been lost along village streets, but saplings also were set out in individual' lawns at the request of property owners. Trees for Saturday’s project were donated by Mrs. Clairie Tqbias of Nash­ ville. Concluding the day’s work, the visiting and local volunteers gathered at the Community Center in Putnam Park for a party. The Monday Night Special, a local bluegrass-gospel group, furnished music for the occasion. Vermontville Jr. Farmers starting special projects 'Wi George and Jane Monosmith of Sunfield, members of the Eaton County Chapter NHCC, and Carmen Tobias, 11, of Nashville, prepare a hole along Cleveland Street in Saturday's tree-planting project. Several projects of the Vermontville Jr. Farmers 4­ H Club will begin soon with work meetings for the 1982 fair. Ceramics starts Sep­ tember 26 and each Saturday thereafter from 1-3 p.m. at C. & P. Ceramics. Knitting and sewing will begin as soon as members are enrolled. Woodworking projects will start in October. If a boy or girl nine years of age or over is interested in joining one of the above mentioned projects, call Phyllis Wells at 726-0129 for more information. Other projects will resume after the November meeting. Carl Tobias, a local volunteer, applies water to a newly-set tree while Harold Christiansen, Nashville village president, prunes the young sapling. (Maple Valley News photos by Susan Sus Hinckley) Setting out a sapling Saturday are, from left: Carmen Tobias, 11, of Nashville; Jane and George Monosmith; Todd Jenks, 12; and Tony Monosmith, 11, all of Sunfield. �The Maple Valley News, Nashville, Tuesday, September 29, 1981 — Page 2 Nashville News* By Susan Hinckley SEmj 8' A search for local recipes by Nashville’s Friends of the Library, for a cookbook soon to be published by that organization for the benefit of Putnam Public Library, has turned up a rather unique contribution. It is the doughnut recipe of the late Mrs. Charles (Agnes Smith) Putnam, in whose home the local library was established in 1923. The residence was willed to the village by the Putnams for use as a library following her death in 1921. (Charles died in 1918.) The doughnut recipe was supplied by Mrs. Gretchen Pixley of Nash­ ville, whose mother, the late Rilla (Varney) DeCamp, worked for the Putnams as a young lady. She continued to use the favorite recipe over the years, always referring to it as “Mrs. Putnam’s doughnuts”. Mrs. Pixley has many memories of her mother’s accounts of life in the Putnam home, and has agreed to record them on paper for a permanent record in the Michigan and Local History Room on the second floor of the library. The FOL presently has about 100 of the needed 250 recipes which are to fill the proposed cookbook. Heritage recipes passed down through generations of local families are especially welcome. Mrs. Joy Peake, chairperson of the project, reports that two unfilled categories are recipes for appetizers and for oldtime, crock-style pickles. If you can help with these or with any other favorite recipe, please contact Mrs. Peake or the library for details. Orders now are being taken for the cookbook, which is expected to roll off the presses sometime next siring. The book sells for $3.50, or three copies for $10. All recipes will be identified with the name of the contributor. The FOL plans to have Christ­ mas gift certificates for the book available for holiday giving. Remhmber the' Ma'ple Valley Athletic Boosters’ auction tonight, Sept. 29, at 6:30 p.m. in the Furlong’s Variety Store building in Vermontville. The sale of donated goods will aid the MVAB in financial support of the 1981-82 athletic program at Maple Valley Jr.-Sr. High School. Community support is urged for this very worthy fund-raising project. Stanton Auctioneers will be doing the calling at tonight’s event. The community was saddened last week to learn of the death Monday of Hollis B. McIntyre, a longtime local resident who once owned and operated a combination gas station­ general store at the corner of Thornapple Lake Road and M-14 (now M-66) north of Nashville. “Mac”, as Hollis was affectionately called by his many friends and acquaintances, was employed by furniture manufacturing firms in Grand Rapids and Muskegon in the early years of his life Ideally, there should be a smooth transition thru the fact of death, communication with friends and relatives, and the funeral proceedings. This involves a gathering of the mourners, sharing of feelings and show of support for the bereaved - all within that family's reli­ gious, cultural and social traditions. V 'Voqt- FUNtl^L DIKLCTORS FUNERAL HOME in Nashville Phone 852*0840 PEOPLE’S BIBLE CHURCH E. State Road, Sunday School Sunday: A.M. Worship A.. ors p P.M. Worship Nashville ..10a.m. PASTOR RANDY REED UNITED METHODIST CHURCH Sunday School . -. H a.m. Youth Fellowship Sunday ...;.. 6 p.m. Bible Study Thur.. 8 p.m. REV> LEONARD PUTNAM TRINITY GOSPEL CHURCH 219 Washington St., Nashville casion were Mrs. Ackett’s sister and her two brothers and their wives: Mrs. Marian Dean; Mr. and Mrs. Leo Baker; and Mr. and Mrs. Vance Baker, all of Charlotte. Also attending was his sister-in-law, Mrs. Elsie Wilson and grand­ daughter, Sarah Winkler, of Lansing. A recent Maple Valley News story about Fred brought him a letter last week from a former boyhood neighbor, Orlan Boston of Tucson, Arizona. Boston spotted the Ackett write-up in the issue of the News we had sent him containing a Memories story on the early Boston trick yard here. Mrs. Bertha Becker was in Battle Creek Sunday for a family outing at the home of her grandson, Leon Doty. A cookout was enjoyed by members of the Becker, Doty and Mulholland families. A letter last week from Kenneth A. Meade, a former local resident now of Franklin, expressed his appreciation for the recent Memories story on the Boston brick yard. Wrote Meade: “I greatly enjoyed the Memory piece on the Bostons and the brick yard. I am sure that the bricks in the granary at the farm (Blaisdell-Meade Centennial farm on Eaton Road) must have come from there. It was built about 1896 by a brick mason by the name of Jimmie Bolter. He put the date in paint on the back of the building. I suppose the article means more to me having known Orlan Boston at the University of Michigan and through the AREA CHURCH SCHEDULES ..11 a.m.^A JNMortWh (Stsaftiei, N9as4h5v aille .. a.m. ... 7 p.m. A.M. W(ysfiip,,9:.45 a.m. Wednesday E. v.e.n..i.n..g..:. Prayer Meeting .. 7 p.m. and later worked at the E. W* services deal with the Bliss Company* in Hastings. subject of God’s Eternal In his retirement, he was a A Plan of the Ages and member of the local Chit Dispensations. Marialke Chat Club, an organization of uses an outstanding 9 ft by retired men who enjoyed 24 ft. full color chart, 35mm gathering daily for cards, slides and overhead tranbilliards, and friendship. sparencies in the presen­ Hollis is survived by his wife, tation. Rev. Robert Taylor the former Laura Peck of and his congregation corGrand Rapids, one dially invite you to share in this event. daughter; two grand­ The home of Mrs. Jackie children; and a sister. Condolences are extended to Austin of rural Nashville will the family in their loss. be the scene of a 2 p.m. The committee to Tuesday, October 6, meeting nominate officers of the of the Nashville Garden Nashville United Methodist Club. Members are to bring Church for 1982 will meet at items for an auction sale. 7:30 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. Tea committee for the event 30, at the church. is Clairie Tobias and Carrie A Road Rally for Senior Fuhr. High youths of the Nashville The annual Beat the Baptist and Sparta Baptist Pastor golf tourney for men churches is set for Saturday, of the Nashville Baptist October 3. The event com­ Church is set for Saturday, mences at 1 p.m. at the local October 3, at the Monterrey church and will conclude Golf Course. Tee-off time is about 5 p.m. In the rally, 9:30 a.m. under the direction of the Rev. Richard Barker, who College Education Dept, of was recently appointed the Nashville Baptist pastor of the Wayland United Church, the youths will be Methodist Church after driving back roads of Barry several years as a County in a skills and missionary to Japan, will be navigation test. Checkpoints at the local U.M. Church to will be established at various present a program on spots, and prizes will be missions at a Men’s Break­ awarded to the winning fast set for Sunday, October drivers. 4, at 7:30 a.m. in the ComTheNews Sounds, a newly- munity House. formed local bluegrass­ Correction on an item from gospel group which is a spin­ last week: Mr. and Mrs. off from the Monday Night Gaylord Morton of Nashville Special, was in Detroit were at the Provincial House Sunday, Sept. 20 to perform in Portage recently to call on at the Southfield Community her cousin, Mrs. Vern Church. The News Sounds is Hamilton. comprised of Cathy and Rick Several senior citizens Vessecchia, and Jerry from the Nashville Nutrition Fager, all local; Charles Site plan to join an October Patrick of Charlotte; and 12th shopping and color tour Lisa Suntken of Woodland. in the Kalamazoo area. Last Sunday, Sept. 27, About three buses of senior Daybreak, a choir com- citizens from Barry County prised of junior high, senior are expected to participate high, and college age youths in the expedition which of the Nashville Baptist departs from Hastings. The Church performed at Sunday color tour commences in the morning services at the Yankee Springs area and Southfield Community terminates at the Kalamazoo Church. Mall for a lunch and shopThe Cloverleaf Class of the ping break. En route home, Nashville United Methodist the busses will stop at Church will meet at the Meijer’s Thrifty Acres for Community House at 1:30 additional shopping. Seats p.m. Thursday, October 1. are still available for local Members are to bring items senior citizens and their for a silent auction. guests. Contact Mrs. Clara Hostesses for the event are Pennock, local Site superMrs. Hazel Morgenthaler visor, for additional details. and Mrs. Edith Jones. Reservations must be in by Evangelist A. O. Marialke October 5. of Holland is at the Nashville Several out-of-town Assembly of God through relatives were on hand to see tomorrow, Sept. 30, to Fred Ackett as Grand present a 4-day Prophesy Marshal of Nashville’s Seminar which started recent Harvest Festival Sunday. The 7 p.m. nightly parade. Here for the oc- 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 CHURCH OF THE NAZARENE 301 Fuller St., Nashville Sunday School. 9:45 a.m• Sunday School .. 10 a.m. Sunday: Sunday: A.M. Worshipl 1:00 a.m. A’M. Worship ..11 a.m. P.M. Worship. 6:00 p.m. P.M. Worship ... 7 p.m. Wednesday Bible Study & Wednesday Evening Prayer Meeting .. 7 p.m. Worship................ 7 p.m. REV. J. G. BOOMER REV. RICHARD WADSWORTH 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 7:00 p.m. the evening before REV. ROBERT CONSANI FIRST CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH Engineering Society of Detroit. He was always interested in hearing about Nashville whenever I saw him. He has had a wonderful long life and contributed much to the education of countless engineers who received their education at Michigan.” Meade also commented on the rerun of the early Har­ vest Festival photos in recent issues of the news. “It brought back memories of the balloon ascensions, the merry-go-rOunds, the various races and the tug-ofwar that were part of the ones I attended as a boy. In the country we looked for­ ward to the Harvest Festival each year.” Thanks to Mr. Meade for sharing his thoughts with us. Also in our mailbox last week was a letter from Mrs. Ada (Noyes) Dickinson, a former local resident now of Tampa, Florida. She wrote to thank us for the recent memorial paragraph we had written at the tragic death of her cousin, Edna (Knoll) Williams of East Leroy, who lived in Nashville as a youngster, and another item about the passing of her cousin, Maynard Knoll. Mrs. Dickinson, who is confined to a wheelchair, looks forward to receiving her weekly Maple Valley News. Continued on next pageMaple Valley Athletic Boosters BINGO MAPLE VALLEY HIGH SCHOOL CAFETERIA THURSDAYS... 7:00 p.m. Early Birds ... 6:30 p.m. MAPLEGROVE BIBLE CHURCH 8593 Cloverdale Road ('/> mile East of M-66, 5 miles south of Nashville) 110 S. Main, Vermontville Sunday School .. 10 a.m. Church School. 9:45 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 SCHREUDER Corner of Kalamo Highway and Ionia Rd. ASSEMBLY OF GOD CHURCH Welcomes you to all of 803 Reed St., Nashville its services: Sunday School.. 10 a.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 Wednesday Evening: Assoc. Ministers are: Prayer Meeting.. 7 p .m. David & Kathleen Yeomans Rev. Viola Sampsel;.. REV. ROBERT G. TAYLOR Special Prayer for your needs �% Si^ SLS LS SSL* SSSLJ*s C wJS •C SsS s w w*tk tk SSkS kS w *»»» 2^ut’ *tl»i *lW> ?iSs ?iS uS s •iktZu*^ Ml £*^ x The Maple Valley News. Nashville. Tuesday, September 29, 1961 — Page 3 Nashville News continued- » tel It K by t ^M«w W m to m Wfl talota I itiaty it Mill! u ta$ lit tyH.lh Mr. and Mrs. Clarence (Margaret) Reid of Nash­ ville enjoyed a recent 4-day trip to Cadillac to visit thenson and family, the Darwin Reids, and stopped en route to call on Clarence’s brother and wife, Earl and Orpha Reid, who recently moved to Luther from the Hastings area. While at Cadillac, Clarence attended a father son banquet at the In­ dependent Bible Church with son Darwin and grandson, Darwin Allen. Also while with the Darwin Heids, all attended a flea market at Copemich, where they ran into Mr. and Mrs. Homer Winegar of Vermontville. While north, the Reids also visited nephew Richard Reid and family at Luther and the Donald Beebes of rural Marian. Mrs. Beebe and Mrs. Darwin Reid are sisters. Returning home Monday, Clarence and Margaret Reid attended a party celebrating the 9th birthday of their grandson Gregg Reid, son of Mr. and Mrs. Vernon Reid, who recently moved to rural Vermontville from Charlotte. Others present for Gregg’s party, held at his home, were Mr. and Mrs. Rick Williams and children of Lake Odessa; Mr. and Mrs. Wally Pool and children and Mr. and Mrs. Richard Williams, all of Hastings; Mr. and Mrs. Arden Reid and daughters of Nashville; Mr. and Mrs. Darrel Reid and sons of Kalamo; David Stephens of Nashville; and David, Chrissy and Sharon McBrayer of rural Ver­ montville. Descendants of the late George and Mabel Ritchie gathered Sunday, Sept. 20, at the Community Center in Putnam Park for their an­ nual family reunion. The George Ritchies were longtime Barry County residents who once lived near Nashville. About fifty family members were present for Sunday’s potluck dinner event. Those at­ tending locally were Lloyd and Elizabeth Wilcox and their children: Kendal and Betty ’ Wilcox; Carl and Louise Bahs; Ray and Nola Jane Hickey; all of Nash­ ville, and Glenn and Lucille Slocum of Hastings; out-oftowners at the reunion came from Adrian, Delton, Charlotte, Bellevue and Hastings. FFA conducts safe corn harvest campaignA campaign to have a safe corn harvest is being con­ ducted by the Maple Valley Chapter of the Future Farmers of America. Members will study corn harvest safety during their vocational agriculture classes and will develop a Ijst of safety practices. In addition to encouraging their family to use safe practices, FFA members teams will visit neighbors to review safety rules for operating corn harvesting equipment and ask the farmer to agree to shut off machinery before cleaning out, adjusting, greasing or other key practices. Farmers who agree -to follow these practices will have a "Shut Off Before Getting Off” decal put on equipment by the members, according to Mr. Greenwald, vocational agriculture in­ structor at Maple Valley High School. Farm homemakers will be given a corn harvest safety table centerpiece for placement on the dining room table to remind the entire family of the im­ portance of a safe corn harvest. “We think corn harvest accidents can be prevented if each farmer knows and follows safe operating rules,” says Tim Tobias, President of the Maple Valley FFA Chapter. The Michigan State Rural Safety Council and the Agricultural Engineering Department at Michigan State University are fur­ nishing the supplies for this project. Joan and Homer Winegar^ ASSOC. BROKER STANTON’S REAL ESTATE REALTOR VERMONTVILLE NASHVILLE 726-0181 852-1717 NASHVILLE: Completely remodeled home on two lots, with nice trees. Two bedrooms, many new improvements include new kitchen cabinets, new furnace, insulation, new septic tank and drainfield. $27,000 with land contract terms. IMMEDIATE POSSESSION. NEW LISTING: 15 room, country home on 5 acres on the edge of Nashville. Scenic view over­ looking golf course, new two-car garage. This home has been completely remodeled, but has much of Its original charm — must be seen to be appreciated. Contract terms. VACANT LAND: North of Vermontville. 13 acres and/or 24 acres (good farm land)...some woods...small frontage on trout stream. Low down payment (contract terms). COUNTRY HOME & BARN: on nice large lot, lots of mature shade...located north of Charlotte on M-50. Lot borders Thornapple River. $21,000. (contract terms) or $17,000 CASH. IMMEDIATE POSSESSION. — FARMS — 72 ACRES: Vermontville, with large home and buildings (possiblecontract)................. $86,000. 86,000. 60 ACRES: Nashville, with 8 year old home and 36 x 40 bam. $68,500. IMMEDIATE POSSESSION. PHONE: 726-0223... EVENINGS Enrichment classes to start Enrichment classes will begin at Maple Valley during tiie week of Oct. 12. Offerings on Monday will be art­ painting, cake decorating, and jazzercises; on Tuesday, introduction to whittling and carving and two different times of the S.T.E.P. class will be offered. Wednesday a sewing class and jazzercise will be offered. On Thursday, the second session of cake decorating will be held. Parents should be especially interested in the S.T.E.P. classes If you would desire other to Chicago (pick up in Nash­ (Systematic Training in classes, let the adult ville). In December on the Effective Parenting). Topics education office know of 11th a trip to Frankenmuth is included in this program your concerns. planned, and on the 12th and are: understanding the goals Any resident of Eaton, 13th two one-day trips to of children’s behavior; how Barry or Ionia counties are Troy are in the w-orks to view to encourage, listening; welcome to participate in the the beautiful Christmas exploring alternatives with tours offered through cantata at the Baptist children; “I” messages; Lakewood Community Church. problem ownership; Education. Coming tours in To sign up for the enrich­ developi ng responsibility; October include Amana ment classes, call 852-9275 problem solving and Iowa, a color tour; Jack and for the tours call developing confidence as a Miner Wild Geese Sanctuary Lakewood, 374-8897 or Maple parent. The class is free to on 30, a shopping trip to Valley, 852-9275. Adult the participants. Chicago on the 31st (pick up Education is off to a good in Nashville); and on start. Help us keep it im­ November 28 a shopping trip proving! Nashville Lions Club members receive awards There were forty-eight in attendance at the Nashville Lions Club ladies night dinner meeting held Monday evening, Sept. 21 at the Methodist Church in Nash­ ville. The potluck dinner prepared by the ladies was delicious and enjoyed by all. Several matters of business were handled, with the highlight of the evening being the presentation of awards by guest Robert Scott of Muskegon, past district governor of the Lions Club of Michigan. Lion Scott welcomed two new members: Jim Jones sponsored by Lion George Vogt, and John Moore, sponsored by Lion president, Norman Stanton. Also in attendance were Penny Jones and Lois Moore, wives of the new members. Scott then presented several awards, the first one being to Lion Douglas Vogt Maple Valley Schools LUNCH MENU Monday, Oct. 5 Hamburgers, Tater Rounds, Peas, Fruit Cocktail, Cookie, Milk. Tuesday, Oct. 6 Burritos, Beans, Pickles, Pudding, Milk. Wednesday, Oct. 7 Baked Chicken, Mashed Potatoes and Butter, Peas, Peaches, Bread and Butter, Milk. Thursday, Oct. 8 Hot Dogs, Tater Rounds, Green Beans, Pears, Milk. Friday, Oct. 9 Tacos, Lettuce and Cheese, Corn, Applesauce, Peanut Butter Sandwich, Milk. Style show planned by 4-H’ers, October 20 for being a 100 percent Lion President in the 1980-1981 year. Nelson Brumm received an award for his outstanding work and performance as secretary of the club. Karl Pufpaff received an award from Past Governor Scott for outstanding membership work. The.Nashville Lions Club won an award for distinguished performance and service and the highest percentage of mem­ bership gain in Region Three. Lion Phil Howard, zone chairman for the past year, was recognized and received an award for his distinguished performance and service to the Lions of Michigan. Past District Governor Scott then gave remarks on his trip to the Lions In­ ternational Convention held at Phoenix, Ariz., in June. He also presented a showing of slides on the week long convention with 30,000 Lions and guests in attendance. A style show sponsored by the 4-H Personal Ap­ pearance Committee, in cooperation with area clothing stores, will be held Tuesday, October 20 at 7 p.m., in the 4-H Building on the Fairgrounds. “This will be an excellent opportunity for members in the 4-H personal appearance project to learn more about the latest styles and colors for the coming year,” according to Connie Green, 4-H program assistant. The fashions, which will be provided by Country War- drobe, Lee Ann Shoppe, and Spurgeons, in Charlotte; and Ye ’Olde Beauty Shoppe, in Sunfield will be modeled by 4-H’ers. Employees from the stores will assist 4-H members in choosing the most appealing style and color for each individual to model. A representative from each store will also be on hand to narrate their portion of the style show. 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It was an occasion we will cherish with fond memories. Dorothy & Raymond Shaffer f**i Beginning October 1,1981.. CARD OF THANKS Jim Pierce and his family would like to express a special thanks to the family of Harry Mead for their time and kindness since arranging the Jim Pierce Softball Benefit Tournament and the dance following. Also thank you to the umpires and ballplayers for giving of their time. Your kindness will always be remembered. Jim Pierce and Family i all of the All Savers Tax-Free Certificates. I FOR MORE INFORMATION OR THIS OR ANT OF OUR MART SAVINGS PLANS... STOP IN AND VISIT.......... a 33 * and Loan Association FOUR CONVENIENT LOCATIONS 10 SERVE TOU HOME OFFICE - CHARIOITE, HKHKAR �The Maple Valley News. Nashville. Tuesday. September 29, 1981 — Poge 4 Memories of the pas By Susan Hinckley Nashville News debuted 108 years ago (Author’s note: Exactly 108 years ago next Saturday, October 3, the Nashville News made its debut. A continuously published forerunner of the Maple Valley News, the small weekly newspaper grew into an enduring local tradition. Today, in recongition of this milestone, we present a glimpse of the paper’s colorful founder.) “This 3rd day of October, 1873, marks the appearance for the first time of the Nash­ ville News as a candidate for public favor,” wrote editor­ publisher Qrno Strong in the first issue. “In the years to come, thru the columns of this paper we shall talk of the joys, sorrows, nd expectations of our new but enterprising village. We The first page of the first edition of the Nashville News, published October 3, 1873, promised to "talk of the joys, sorrows, and expectations of our new but enterprising village” in the years to come. The paper, a continuously published forerunner of the Maple Valley News, has fulfilled that vow for over a century; and will mark its 108th anniversary this week. have struck our stakes and hung out our banner on the Established in 1882, Nashville's Fire Dept, (seen here in 1920's) is an enduring outer walls of the building legacy of Orno Strong, crusading first editor-publisher of the Nashville News. The across from the post office, 19-year-old from Lawton who founded the paper here 108 years ago, championed and there you can find us many civic causes including formation of a volunteer fire department, improved early and late.” school facilities, and construction of a village jail. Strong also was an outspoken A fiery young lad of 19 advocate of the local temperance movement, took a stand on moral issues of the years, Strong, of Lawton, day, and was always Nashville’s number one booster during his 15-year tenure as had pased through Nash­ owner of the News. ville, liked what he saw of the newly-incorporated In June 1879, Strong had a in temporary quarters and renunciation of respon­ village, and tarried long continued to grind out the sibility for debts contracted new steam-powered Camp­ enough to start a tradition of weekly news. by wives who have left bed bell press shipped from New weekly news that endures By August, he Was taking a and board. While these York to replace the hand today. ' notices each bring a dollar press on which the News had crack at- the Banner: According to an 1874 “George M. ‘Frogfoot’ bill to the editor, they are not been printed for the first six report, Strong was small of Dewey of the Hastings welcomed. We recommend a years of its life. stature - standing 5 ft. 10 “The Nashville News this little more effort at patching Banner is at it again. This inches but weighing only 135 time he has made obscene up such affairs, before airing week publishes it first issue lbs. However, true to his ~Tn a new six-column size, objections to the truth we them in public.” name, the fledgling editor printed concerning his theft Improving local schools with eight pages, consisting was a strong individual. He of Nashville items from the also was a pet cause of the of one-half ready print and wrote in a colorful but blunt News. We say again, if we editor. Strong’s stands one-half home-set type and style that brought him ac­ him frequent advertisements,” announced couldn’t serve up a better brought claim on one hand and abuse local department than old physical harrassment, ac­ the News in January 1880. on the other. Physical Frogfoot does, we wouldn’t cording to his own accounts, “In just a little over six harrassment of Strong was expect to live a month. We such as this one of February -years the News has become common during his 15-year best would feel compelled to 1877 involving a prominent the biggest and tenure as a publisher of the board at the school house, local citizen: “Last Friday newspaper in the county — News. sleep on the hay scales and night, after dark, as the and it is a thousand to one The Hastings Banner, wear fig leaves for editor of this paper was that this statement will which had been on the Barry raiment.” returning to his home, he result in a lot of night work County scene since 1856, took On the local scene, was set upon by Charles for type-setters on the a dim view of Strong’s move Strong’s words in November Putnam of the firm of Smith various Hastings papers.” to found the News in Nash­ After several relocations 1874 were strong for for­ & Putnam, and quite badly ville: “Report says that in various Main Street was mation of a village fire injured. , Putnam another effort is being made department: “Considerable arrainged before Esquire quarters, Strong in the midto establish a newspaper at talk is to be heard in regard Chipman, pled guilty, and 1880’s established his office Nashville, this time by a in what was to become a to the need for a good village paid a fine of $4.” gentleman from Lawton. We fire department and the time Then, in August, came this home for the News for the trust for the sake of the seems ripe to accomplish addendum: “The case of next 90 years. He purchased would-be publisher the the village’s 1876 two-room same. Apparently many of News Editor Orno Strong vs: report is not true, for the our taxpayers do not wish to Charles M. Putnam for primary schoolhouse and investment cannot be other see recurrance of the assualt and battery, was had it moved from its than a financial failure.” disastrous fire that swept the appealed to the circuit court original site (present-day Despite dire predictions business district last win­ and the case was heard last Kellogg School location) to and outright disaster, (in ter.” Maple Street for use as a Monday. Whereas the cheap, February 1874, the News Before Strong’s fancy biased judgement of local newspaper office. office was sacrificed to halt a could become fact, Nash­ justice court found no cause The building was tran­ raging Main Street fire which destroyed five ville’s Main Street sustained for action, the (circuit) court sported on rollers, then hoisted onto a prepared businesses valued at another blow when two decided that Mr. Putnam hotels were destroyed in a must pay $150 damages for basement foundation high $20,000), Strong’s paper February 1875 fire, causing a his cowardly attack on the enough for windows. survived. $7,500 loss. In the columns of plaintiff in a Nashville alley In later years, the With his press salvaged from the fire, he set up shop his paper, Strong continued some weeks ago. He who building’s exterior was to agitate for formation of a laughs last, Sir Charles...” Continued on next pagefire department. He suc­ ceeded when the department finally was established in 1882. The establishment in 1881 of local jail facilities also is attributed to Strong’s prodding. In February 1880 he wrote: “If there is one thing more than another needed in this village, aside from money and morals, it is unquestionably a jail — a place where raving victims of alcohol may find rest and response.” Some 17 months later, the village father had purchased the necessary lots and commenced construction of American Water Works the desired lock-up. Association MEMBER Strong was influential in the local temperance movement of the 1880’s-era. The young editor often was asked to speak at various gatherings of the Red Ribbon and Blue Ribbon clubs. Strong’s personal convictions often colored his comments on moral issues, as seen in this item of Sept. 1874: “The News editor is not happy over the three notices 157 S. 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Ina i mil (Ml orijiBal silt Ipteseil-i MU WSWWU itedtsp ^Mlim aiW rejepaftt Twenty-six area bikers put their muscles to work for St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital on Saturday, September 26th. The Maple Valley area bikers did a tremendous job. In a two - and - a - half - hour time span, 456 miles were pedaled. It will take a few days for the bikers to collect their pledges from their sponsors but the total amount should be about $1,000, reports Ann Taylor. The money the riders earned will help continue St. Jude’s lifesaving .study of childhood cancer and other catastrophic diseases. Children here and everywhere will be helped by this years successful bike-athon and the progress being made at St. Jude Hospital. The top local biker this year was Brian Brandon, who rode 30 miles. Matt Bracy was second with 26 miles; followed by Kurt Duke, 25; Randy Sears, 23; Mike Cheeseman, 23; Pauline Wittling, 23; Ryan Rosin, 22; Katrina Schrirer, 22; Darren Fisher, 22; Sherman Reid, 21; Skeeter Ebersole, 20; Barb Quick, 20; Tammy Otto, 20; Renee Sears, 20; Richard Perrier, 20; Vickie Service, 20; Kevin Cheeseman, 20; Brian Schrirer, 18; Renee Rosin, 15; Ryan Hickey, 13; Matt Reid, 11; Mickey Shilton, 11; Steve Fisher, 10; Robb Rosin, 5; Holly Taylor, 5; and Jenny Mittelstaedt, 1 mile. Congratulations on a job well done bikers. The ride was a great success and shows that the Maple Valley area un­ derstands the importance of the research done at St. Jude’s said Ann. Thanks to Carl’s Market Memories of the past — coated with stucco by Editor­ publisher Len W. Feighner, an employee of Strong who purchased the paper from its founder in 1888. Feighner retained ownership of the News for forty years. Subsequent owners were A. B. McClure (1928); Willard and Mary (Kellogg) Gloster (1931); Donald Hinderliter (1941); and John and Amy Boughton (1956), who also acquired the Vermontville Echo, com- For Your Convenience AMERICAN FLORAL SERVICES, INC. gdttt&t (rtdulS!"1'1®*11 S[ petal WtiNdN* Itasli**' "Flowers by wire for the preferred florist" wft*1*??iS'i a GRANDMA’S GREENERY NASHVILLE J Tk flowers JT X«529797/ UDE fa bined the two papa's into the Maple Valley News and sold the paper in 1975 to its present publisher, J-Ad Graphics, Inc. of Hastings. Omo Strong moved to Tacoma, Washington, where he went into newspaper and special publication work. Later, he became publisher of two prosperous trade journals there. He oc­ casionally returned to Nash­ ville, and on one such 1906 visit the News noted that Orno’s son was gradually taking over the duties of the Tacoma business, giving his father more time to enjoy life (Orno and his wife lost two infant daughters while living in Nashville and the girls are buried at Lakeview Cemetery.) The local fire department and this newspaper are two of the legacies left to Nashville by Orno Strong, who foresaw a great future for his News when it was but two years old. Wrote Strong in December so-called 1875: “A newspaper, labeled The Nashville Advertiser, has made its appearance. It is edited by Al Troutwine, who has a notion of getting free advertising and making a profit at the same time. We would prophesy that fifty years from now either the Advertiser or the News will be absent from the local picture and we think the News still will be here.” IWimJOK ROTO-MOLDED POLYETHYLENE SEPTIC TANK SEE US FOR YOUR SEWER PIPE AND DRAIN TILE 4” DRAIN RIPE..... 29c ft. 4’’ DUAL WAIL PIPE 4” SEWER PIPE... 42°ft 81ctt. “ MAPLE VALLEY CONCRETE PRODUCTS’) (517)852-1900 JTS South side of Nashville on M-66. and Johnny’s for supplying the bikers with nurishment during the ride. Prizes will be awarded soon after October 6th, the date by which all the money is to be turned in. Thanks to the bikers and their sponsors from co­ chairpersons Carol Brandon, Karen Reid, Jan Mittelstaedt and Ann Taylor and especially from the kids at St. Jude’s. An overcast sky Saturday morning couldn't dampen the enthusiasm of 26 area b'u ?rS . ° Peda,ed a total 456 miles to raise close to $1,000. for St. Jude Children s Research Hospital at Memphis, Tenn. The bike route was a course circling Maple Valley Jr.-Sr. High School. For their efforts, the youngsters will be awarded special prizes donated by local merchants. The bikers collect sponsor's pledges per mile completed, with all proceeds ds goi going to St. Judes. (Maple Valley News photos by Susan Hinckley) Taking care of bills When there isn’t enough money to cover all your bills, don’t panic. Make a list of all bills that are due — then figure out how much of your income is available to pay those bills, .says Ann Ross, Eaton( County Extension Home Economist. Ann suggests some quick emergency money might come from your home, from the sale of some things you have been meaning to sell. If you have worked out all the possibilities for additional income and are still short of funds, Ann recommends talking with your creditors. “Explain youf problem to the people you owe,” she says. “Their main concern is getting their money. They are often willing to accept smaller payments spread over a longer time.” Once you have worked through the immediate problem of paying bills that are due, you should study your bill payment pattern, If you often have too many bills and too little money, take a good look at where your money is going. Keep records of what you buy, decide which things you can do without or try to find less expensive substitutes for the items you need: People often find that written spending plans are helpful, Ann says. Some prefer to use only a rough outline of how they will spend their income. Others feel that specific, detailed lists work better. A 50 cents Extension Booklet, “Steps Into Spending”, can help you keep better records of family finances. Ask for it at the Cooperative Extension Service office, 126 N. Bostwick, Charlotte. NOTICE We have changed our bingo playing location to the Maple Valley High School cafeteria, Thursday nights, which is the same 6:30 p.m. Early Birds. 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MEMBER FDIC �The Mople Valley News, Nashville, Tuesday, September 29,1981 — Page 6 Christian Academy students enjoy ‘harvest’ activities — The band's lively music added spice to the harvest parade. Maple Valley Band has new program for homecoming! Dressed in harvest garb were (front, from left) Eric Brandon Roscoe, Miss Erbele, Scott Wolcott and Billy (photo supplied) Eckman, Brad Ashcraft, Shawn Herman, and Aaron Cappon. Eckman. (2nd row) Kim Tutt, Darcy Wolcott, Nora Mish­ classes took a trip to the On Friday, September 18, ler, Mary Wall, Jennifer Tutt, Dale Stairs, Kathy Stairs, an event took place at Nash­ Thornapple Roller Rink Lisa Burkett and Mitzi Keehne. (3rd row) Joel Wetzeh ville Christian Academy in while the third through fifth honor of the Harvest graders went to the Nash­ Festival. The teachers and ville Fire Barn. The first and students arrived in harvest second grade students made apparel the boys in peanut butter cookies and overalls and jeans, and the other students helped make girls in old-fashioned homemade ice cream under dresses, aprons and bonnets. the direction of Mrs. Talley, The students elected a Mrs. Eckman, Mrs. Ash­ Harvest King and Queen, craft, Mrs. Putnam and Mrs. and court. The king and Tutt. (This article was sub­ queen were Neil Halsey and Jill Hamilton. The court mitted by Ray Ashcraft, Neil included Janice Hamilton, C. Halsey and Kendrew Jeff Starkweather, Mary Mueller as part of a literature assignment and Wall and Brad Ashcraft. The junior and senior high contest.) The Maple Valley Band will have a new program for Friday’s homecoming game against Carson City and are hoping that game attendance will be good. The band has been very active recently. Band members performed a short concert on Maple Street before the start of the Harvest Festival parade. They also participated in the parade, marching and performing along the route. Members were pleased with the warm reception they received that day. During the Harvest Festival, the band played some of the songs they had played at the first football game and introduced some new ones. The songs included “The Star Spangled Banner,” “That’s Entertainment,” “Bill Bailey,” “Boogie Woogie Bugle Boy,” Rock Around the Clock, “It’s Been a Hard Day’s Night,” “Cinderella — Rockefdla,” “Tara Theme,” and “The Hawaiian War Chant.” If you’ve got a sweet tooth or know someone who does, don’t forget, junior and senior high band members are selling candy bars to raise money to support band activities. Be sure and come to our... A musical treat far harvest festival goers was a concert by members of the M. V. Band. 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"KMey '4 Va riety Store Your "Everything " Store Nashville Ph:852-9747 �The Maple Valley News, Nashville, Tuesday, September 29, 1981 — Page 7 Vermontville Council minutes August 6,1981 The Vermontville Village Council met in regular session Thursday, August 6, 1981, at 7:30 p.m. in the Public. Library. PRESENT: Aldrich, Fox, Hale, Lewis, Trumble, Wineman. ABSENT: None. President Mason called the meeting to order at 7:30 p.m. Minutes of the July 2, 1981 regular meeting were read. Motion by Hale, support by Lewis to accept minutes as read. All ayes. Motion carried. Minutes of the July 28,1981 closed meeting were discussed. Motion by Fox, support by Aldrich to accept minutes as presented. All ayes. Motion carried. Pat. O’Dell, President of the Chamber of Commerce', accompanied by J. Rodreguez and Bea. Gillaspie, extended the Chamber’s offer to help the Council in any way and expressed the hope that the apartment project that was proposed would proceed. D. Casteele asked for synopsis of the. apartment project. Kay Ramsey, East Main St. property owner that borders on the First St. ballfield, asked for something to be done about the parking, the leaving of garbage and refuse on ad­ joining properties following a ball game. She asked about fencing the area - discussion of costs followed and the sharing of costs. President Mason said he would talk with the tour­ nament manager. Diane Casteele ap­ proached the Council requesting to keep one milk cow at 310 West Main St. She stated she had contacted her neighbors and there was no objections. Discussion of animal or­ dinance. Motion by Trumble, support by Hale to deny the request of Diane Casteele to keep one cow on their property, located at 310 West Main St. All ayes. Motion carried. Request denied. President Mason informed the Council of Tony Wawiernia’s full certification in both water and sewer. Certificates were presented. Wawiernia’s certification was accomplished within an eighteen month period. Motion by Hale, support by Aldrich to grant the Con­ sumers Power Company easement to Clifford Byington property on An­ derson Hwy. Roll call vote: Aldrich - aye, Fox - aye, Hale - aye, Lewis - aye, Trumble aye, Wineman - aye. 6-aye, flnay. Motion carried. Clerk to forward necessary papers. Bills were read. Motion by Hale, support by Fox to pay bills from proper funds. All ayes. Motion carried. President Mason appointed the wage committee for 1982-84 elected officials and hourly personnel. Trumble, Chr., Aldrich, Hale. Committee to report at is now working at * * * THE HAIR LOOM Tuesdays and Thursdays 10 a.m. to? * 367-4528 sL* * Cut with the Best S% off Homelife CHAIN SAWS For 1 Week Only Wheeler Marine * The Maple Valley Student several governments they Council is proud to announce live under and in the hopes that Greta Firster of Ver­ they will get involved in their montville, a retired teacher, local through national has been selected as its 1981 government and thus un­ homecoming parade grand derstand why the powers marshal. that be do certain things and become interested in always Mrs. (George) Firster voting.” graduated from Nashville Since retiring from High School and the next teaching in 1972, Mrs. Firyear enrolled in Barry ster has been directing County Normal in Hastings. senior citizen tours through Her career as a teacher the United States, Canada, began at Lakeview, a rural and even a few to Europe. school near Hastings. During her years in teaching, she also taught at other rural schools including Fisher, Chance, and Shaytown. After seven years in The Vermontville Vermontville Mrs. Greta Firster will be teaching music, fourth grade, and grand marshal of the home­ Women’s Club will hold its meeting at 7:30 p.m. on junior high, she was hired by coming parade. Monday, Oct. 5 in the Ver­ (photo supplied) Nashville High School to montville Public Library. teach social science. Soon after, the Ver­ Madelyn Forrest . of montville and Nashville Vermontville will be the schools consolidated to form speaker. She will talk about the Maple Valley School her recent trip to Australia. District and Mrs. Firster Baby-sitters will be continued to teach social provided. Any women who science. The school are interested may attend By Esther Shepard population was growing rapidly at that time, she the meeting or call 726-4264 for information. notes. preceded in death by her Teaching government was Serving our country — husband Ernest, in 1976 and Mrs. Firster’s pet subject.. son Dale, two years ago. She She earned a certificate and Richard D. Snyder is survived by a daughter, Richard D. Snyder, son of diploma in foreign study Mrs. Dale (Dorothy) Hen­ from American University. Mr. and Mrs. Steven M. nings; son, Gerald Wenger To receive the credit, Mrs. Boggess of Route 1, Ver­ and a daughter-in-law, Mrs. has been Firster spent 64 hours of montville, Dale (Marion) Wenger, all of study at the United Nations. promoted in the U.S. Army She still feels “one whole to the rank of sergeant. Charlotte; 3 grandchildren year of American Governand 3 great-grandchildren; a Snyder is a fire support brother Albert Van Tuyler ment should be taught in specialist at Fort Clayton, order that the students have Panama, with the 193rd and a sister Sarah Nerber, both of Battle Creek. Ser­ a good kno.wledge of the Infantry Brigade. vices were Monday at 1 at the Pray Funeral Home Charlotte. Interment in Needmore Cemetery. Wednesday, September 30 from 7:30 to 9:30, the The public is invited to attend a public Historical Society of Greater hearing on a proposed junk yard and Lansing will honor the publicationof “Out of the junk vehicle ordinance for the Village of Wilderness” by Justin L; Nashville. Kestenbaun, an illustrated history of greater Lansing. Public hearing will be held ... The place for the event is the THURSDAY, OCTOBER 8,1981 Turner Dodge House, 100 E. North St., Lansing. Copies at ... 7:00 P.M. will be available for pur­ at ... The Community Center in Nashville. chase. Refreshments will be served, and historic SUSAN M. CORKWELL, VILLAGE CLERK photographs displayed. Sunday, September 27, was the Leone Cotton family reunion hosted by her daughter, Barbara and husband, the Drewyars of Eaton Rapids. There were 41 present, 20 of these were children. They were all there, but Barbara’s one daughter, who lives in the west. Vermontville women to meet Vermontville news Tom and Kathy Carrigan of Kinsel Hwy. are the proud parents of Benjamin Thomas, born August 29 at Hayes-Green-Beach Hospital at 8:16; weighing: 10 lbs. 2 ozs. Little Holly Jo welcomed her little brother home. The maternal grandmother is Mrs. Velma Newman of Charlotte and the paternal grandparents are Mr. and Mrs. Owen Carrigan. Mrs. Madelon Pennington from Kentwood came for her 'A* mother, Mrs. Leone Catton, 'T* *T* *T* *•* *T* *T* "T* *7* *7* *7* *7* *7* *t* "T" ^7* '7'* then they went to visit daughter, Mrs. Barbara Drewyor of Eaton Rapids. * From there they drove to ... formerly from NANCY'S -X­ Homer to visit Mrs. Annette Davis. Congratulations to Darcy Ainsworth, who has won BMX (Bicycle Motocross) I Michigan State cham­ 101 N. Main St., Woodland * pionship at Detroit for 9-10 powder puff class in August, and in September, the state championshiop in Ohio and $ Indiana. Darcy who is 10 has been competing for one year. Styling for the whole family... * Her eight year old brother is also a member. They are the children of Alfred and Nancy Ainsworth. Michigan is second with California in *7* *7* *7* *7^ *7* *7* *7* *7* *7** *7* *7* *7* *7* memberhsips. In October, youth from 13 countries will compete at the Silver Dome, at Pontiac. For children, 14 years and younger, the Coca­ Cola Company are giving free tickets to go to Pontiac. I received my “Michigana” published by Western Michigan Genealogical Society, of Grand Rapids, Grand Rapids Public Library, Library Plaza, 49502. This is under copyright. They are affiliated with Michigan Genealogyical Council. It has very good copies of families, and the census of California in 1852 the gold years. Word was received of the death of a former resident, Mrs. Ernest (Mabie) Wenger, 89 at her home, 620 ,(case not included) N. Cochran Ave., Charlotte, Sept. 24. Her maiden name was VanTuyler and she moved here with her family at the age of 5 from Iowa. Mabie and Ernest lived on Ph. 517-852-9609 Irish Rd. and Vermontville Hwy., where their children were bom. Mabie was a member of the Needmore M-66 South of NASHVILLE Cemetery Society. She was HOURS: 9 to 7 Daily - Closed Sundays JARI COLLINS * September council meeting. Correspondence was read. Discussion of Consumers Power easement to C. Byington property, An­ derson Hwy. and main­ tenance of road. Aldrich discussed the purchase of McDonald building for Village office. Fox asked for roll call voting procedure change - if possible. Clerk to check for rotation. Diane Castede returned to meeting with written request to keep cow at 310 West Main St. Council discussed reviewing ordinance — stood firm on denial. Motion to adjourn by Hale, support Lewis. Meeting adjourned at 9:00 p.m. Bill L. Mason President Natalie Gaedert Clerk Greta Firster is Maple Valley Homecoming Grand Marshal NOTICE of Public Hearing Visit my Renk test plot and see for yourself that... Members of the Ver­ montville Garden Club are making plans under the direction of our capable vice president, Mrs. Elva Boyles, for the 25th anniversary of the club. It is hoped that every club member will make a special effort to attend this very nice event to be held on Monday, October 18. Each member is asked to invite a /friend. A fine program and a tea is being planned. Meeting will be held in the Griswold Room at 1:30 p.m. Mrs. Mary Shaw was an overnight guest of Mrs. Ava Kroger Thursday following the Historical Society meeting. Mrs. Martha and Margurita Zemke, Mrs. Madeline Seple and Mrs. Leta Nagle, attended the District Meeting of the West­ Central Congregational Women, at the Alamo Congregational Church, Saturday, Sept. 26. Renk means results My test plot is located at: Comer of North Ionia & Gresham Road CITIZENS ELEVATOR 870 S. Main, Vermontville Phone 726-0514 �The Maple Valley News, Nashville, Tuesday, September 29,1981 — Page 8 Nashville Village Council — MINUTES OF REGULAR MEETING — The regular meeting of the Nashville Village Council was called to order by President Harold Christiansen at the Community Center in Nashville at 7:00 p.m. on September 10, 1981. Present were Fueri, Rizor, Frith, Babcock and Tobias. Absent Hughes. The minutes of the Public Hearing and the last regular meeting were read and approved. Correspondence was read by the Clerk. A letter was read from Mr. & Mrs. Kenneth Slocum regarding property on East Washington St. Clerk to check with Barry County Building Inspector and report back. Hughes entered at 7:20 p.m. A letter was read from David Dimmers, Village At­ torney, regarding property at 116 East Street. House must be torn down within 90 days from September 9, 1981. Also a letter from Village Attorney was read in regard to Consumers Power disolution of a 1973 Contract between the Village of Nashville and Con­ sumers Power. A letter was read from Justin Cooley, Village Asses­ sor regarding the sale of Lot 27 of Assessors Plat No. 1. The following bills were presented and motion by Rizor, supported by Hughes, that they be allowed and orders drawn on Treasurer for the same. All ayes. Motion carried. CEMERAL GARACE AND EQUIPMENT Michigan Bell......... .56.68 Cons. Power (office 93.59 Cons. Power (Comm. Hall) 26.07 Cons. Power (st. Ights.).. 958.40 Mace Pharmacy.................. 3.19 Barry County Ready Mix .. 60.00 LDS Office Supply............. 42.50 Carl's Markets, Inc.............. 4.45 Maple Valley News......... 62.60 Cadillac Overall Supply..... 5.65 Williams & Works, Inc.. 342.50 The Hecker Agency.... .68.73 Consumers Power...... 200.00 Social Security Adm..... ... 5.09 Michigan Bell........... 56.60 Consumers Power ......... 68.26 Nashville Hardware....... 45.31 Purity Cylinder Gases 38.25 Baker lawn and Garden .. 22.90 Maple Valley Implement... 8.07 Kent Oil Company 194.20 General Equipment......... 37.12 STREET DEPARTMENT Rieth-Riley Const....... 29,571.70 Municipal Supply Co 60.00 PARKS AND UBRARY Nashville Hardware.. Hometown Lumber... 24.79 31.27 POUCE DEPARTMENT Michigan Bell.................... 35.09 Mace Pharmacy.................. 4.20 Kent Oil Company......... 494.80 Powers Shell Service ..... 132.26 Allegan County Sheriff ... 25.00 General Electric............... 13.20 •New Construction»Service»Remodeling •Sewer and Drain Work Halsey Plumbing LARRY HALSEY Licensed Master Plumber Ph. 517-543-6996 Serving Charlotte, Vermontville, Nashville - all ofEaton County 10% Discount on Labor for Sonior Citizens EWING WELL DRILLING Your dependable drillers in Eaton & Barry Counties WATER WELL DRILLING and PUMP SERVICE OFFERING COMPLETE. . WATER AND SEWER Michigan Bell (water) .. 20.20 Michigan Bell (sewer) .. 28.38 Cons. Power (water) . . 334.57 Con*. Power (sewer). . 130.80 Nashville Hardware... ...44.84 Hometown Lumber Yard... 8.26 Sgt. Gene Koetje gave the Police Report for the month of August 1981. John Hughes, Chairman of the Department of Public Works Committee gave the D.P.W. report for the month of August. Nanett Miller, representing the Student Council at Maple Valley High School was present to ask permission to close the Trunkline for the Homecoming Parade on October 2. Motion by Rizor, supported by Tobias to apply to the State for a parade permit for the Homecoming Parade on October 2, 1981 from 6:00 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. to close the Trunkline from Philadelphia Street South to Fuller Street and M-79-West from M-66 to School Street. All ayes. Motion carried. Motion by Tobias, supported by Hughes, that if negotiations fail to close M-66 for the R.R.D.C. Harvest Festival, the R.R.D.C. has permission to close and use the West end of Washington for the flea market and the parking lot behind the stores for the carnival rides on September 18 & 19,1981. All ayes. Motion carried. Motion by Hughes, supported by Rizor to pay partial pay estimate no. 7 on Contract No. 1 to Dunigan Brothers for Collection, project 66% complete. Amount earned, $114,993.10, retained - $6,899.58, amount due $108,093.52. All ayes. Motion carried. Motion by Hughes, supported by Tobias to pay partial pay estimate no. 6 on Contract No. 2, Dunigan Brothers for Lift Stations, project 78% complete. Amount earned $12,402.40, retained $750.14, retainage difference $1,214.41. Amount due $12,966.67. All ayes. Motion carried. Motion by Hughes, supported by Fueri to pay partial pay estimate no. 9 on Contract No. 3, to Normco Con­ struction for treatment, project 65% complete. Amount earned $109,921.14, retained $5,496.06, retainage difference $39,742.25. Amount due $144,167.33. All ayes. Motion carried. Motion by Hughes, supported by Tobias to pay Wil­ liams & Works for services rendered from August 1, 1981 through August 31, 1981. Project No. 85676 - Collection . $10,973.05 Project No. 85677 - Treatment ... 5,539.91 Project No. 85829 - O & M............... 879.61 Total... $17,392.67 All ayes. Motion carried. Motion by Hughes, supported by Tobias to apply to EP.A., D.N.R. and Fm. H.A. for $242,865.00 per partial payment request no. 13. All ayes. Motion carried. A junk yard and junk vehicle ordinance was read, ordinance referred back to Village Attorney. Motion by Hughes, supported by Frith the Village Council remove Donald Williams from the Zoning Board of Appeals because he no longer lives within the Village Limits, Township and County and thank him for his services on the Zoning Board of Appeals. All ayes. Motion carried. Due to the holiday, the ordinance committee did not get a chance to work on the Cable T.V. ordinance. Tabeled until the next regular meeting. Motion by Hughes, supported by Babcock to adjourn. Meeting adjourned at 10:02 p.m. Harold Christiansen, President RESIDENTIAL — COMMERCIAL & FARM (We service submersible pumps) GRAVEL WELLS A SPECIALTY Date: September 24, 1981 Susan M. Corkwell, Clerk Extension ‘NITELINE’ debuts 726-0088 WE'VE GOT THE ABILITY, THE EXPERIENCE AND THE EQUIPMENT TO SERVE YOU BESTI 6459 ALLEGAN RD. Municipal Supply Co ..32.73 Haynes Supply Co ... ... 9.84 Hoch.................. 106.44 Water Products Co... 344.10 Pleasant Telephone Answering Serv... .13.00 U.S. Postmaster..... 74.88 Nashville Co-op Elevator... 7.50 VERMONTVILLE, MICHIGAN STATE LICENSE NO. 1612 The “Niteline” is the name of a new telephone in­ formation service being sponsored by the Eaton County Cooperative Ex­ tension Service. The Niteline ANTIQUE CLOCK REPAIR •CLEANING •REBUSHING • GEAR CUTTING Good Antique Clocks for Sale • Grandfathers • Shelf • Wall HOURS: 9 A.M. to 5 P.M. system provides callers with interesting and timely feature reports on various farm and home topics. The Niteline is easy to use... simply dial 645-2351 from 5 p.m. to 8 a.m., seven days a week. The scheduled reports for this week are as follows: Wed.-Thurs., Closing Summer Homes; Fri.-Sun., Snacks for School Kids; Mon.-Tues., Woodlot Management. The Extension Niteline is another free servfce of the Eaton County Cooperative Extension Service. Action-Ads WANTED: Van passenger seat. Beige and-or brown, in good condition. Ph. 726-1114. (tfn) C&R Antique Clock Repair BOARDING DOGS & CATS: Carroll Wells, Phone 726­ 0129. (eow) PHONE 965-8585 RENT A MOTOR HOME: By day or week. Have campers also. $100 deposit will hold for your date. Call Meek’s Vacation Rental, 945­ 9101, Hastings. (9-29) BATTLE CREEK From our readers — crew my appreciation To provide a good and grows. responsive ambulance Perhaps such leadership service is a problem that and effort is only to be ex­ more and more local units of pected of the people of government are faced with. Vermontville. After all, this Such a service gets in­ historic community was creasingly more costly and founded and made to grow difficult to deliver. Ver­ and propser by a hardy band montville has done an out­ of men and women who standing job with their came here from far off volunteer service. It is one Vermont so many years ago. that is the pride of the That pioneer spirit and community and perhaps, iniative still lives and the even the envy of some community is to be others. congratulated. All of the three Townships There is another aspect of that I serve have oustanding Vermontville, among many, fire departments. Ver- that never fails to inspire montville is the ony one with me. That is to go to the the ambulance service. This village on a summer evening was only made possible by when the sun is setting the dedicated leadership and behind the spire of the the unselfish work and effort Congregational Church. It of its citizens. Each time that always serves to remind me I attend the board meeting of the spirit and the faith that and heard the report of the founded the Community. It is firemen and the ambulance a view and a monument to a way of life and a meaning that was not only a beginning but a bulwark of the future. Safe height । Edgar Fleetham Eaton County Commissioner for microwaves Roxand-Sunfield and Think safety and con­ Vermontville venience when you find a TO THE EDITOR: spot for your microwave oven in the kitchen, suggests Ann Ross, Eaton Extension Home Economist. Univer­ sity of Minnesota Research shows that for the maximum safety, the oven shelf or rack, should not be any higher than the user’s shoulder. Putting the oven higher could cause a simple task like heating soup in a bowl to be hazardous. Another rule is to measure your height at the elbow and then keep the oven rack no more than 2 inches below or 10 inches above that height. If more than one person in the family uses the microwave... choose the location that is safe and convenient for the primary users. For additional information on choosing a microwave oven, contact Ann Ross at 543-2310 or 645-2351. Action - Ads Best deal in the county and for doit-yourselfers the easiest to install. Financing now available. Acoma, Inc., 1­ 616-963-0433. (4-21N) SWIMMING POOLS: PROFESSIONAL BUSINESS DIRECTORY LIMESTONE* MARL (Delivered and Spread) CRANEWORK • Drainage Ditches • Farm Ponds DARRELL HAMILTON Rt 3, NASHVILLE PM.«52-9«J1 FOR PROFESSIONAL INSURANCE PLANNING Call... THE HECKER AGENCY 225 N. MAIN ■ NASHVILLE PHONE 892-9680 VERMONTVILLE VILLAGE COUNCIL MEETINGS 1st Thursday each Neath At 7:30 P.M. Vermontville Public Library Public Invited to attend. DAN'* WATER SOFTENER SALES and SERVICE Dependable service on all makes and models. FREE WATER TESTI I Reasonable Fees!! (517)852-9564 — NASHVILLE — Ask for Dan! I 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, Tuesday, September 29, 1981 — Page 9 Varsity team drops 2nd in a row Maple Valley’s varsity football team lost its second game in a row last Friday in a 26-6 loss to Pennfield. , Maple Valley was totally unable to run the football, gaining only 41 yards in 32 attempts. Walt Maurer did come on in the second half to com- plete 9 of 20 passes for 137 yards and a fourth quarter touchdown, however, as Maple Valley gained a total of 152 yards in the air. Tony Dunkelburger caught the bulk of those with 7 receptions for 96 yards and the lone Lion touchdown. Pennfield on the other Sports hand was able to rush for 231 yards while completing one of five passes for 25 yards. Pennfield scored one touch­ down in each quarter to account for their scoring. The Maple Valley team is looking forward to next Friday’s game with Carson City in the season’s homecoming contest. Maple Valley has not lost a homecoming contest in past six years, including one such game against Carson City. J.V.'s blast Pennfield 30 to 12 The junibr varsity football won their third game in a row iin defeating Battle Creek Pennfield 30 to 12. The Lions started off well in the first quarter, taking a 12 to 0 lead. Maple Valley scored first on a 37 yard run by Marty Martin behind the blocking of Chris Barton, Scott Whitmore, Rob Franks and Dale Montague. The school touchdown was on a four yard run by Gary Reid. Maple Valley scored again with 42 seconds to go inthe half on a power dive by Gary Reid from one yard out. The halftime score was Maple Valley 18, Pennfield 0. In the second half, Marty Martin scored on a 60 yard middle screen play on a pass from Scott Everett. The last touchdown was scored by Robert Browne from 40 yards out. Robert Browne blocked a Pennfield punt and picked it up and ran it in for the touch­ down. The offensive line of Jess Bahs, Robbie pranks, Robbie Barrette, Julius Maurer, Pat Resseguie, Dale Montague, Kurt Hartenburg and Todd McMillon blocked well. The entire defense of Ryan Trowbridge, Marty Martin, Ron Hull, Chris Barton, Bill Grinage, Jon Clements, Rob Franks, Pat Resseguie, Gary Reid, Dale Montague, Ted Hall, and Robert Browne played well. Chris Barton intercepted one pass and recovered a fumble. Dale Montague led the team in tackles and Robert Browne had 3 quarterback sacks for losses of 20 yards. Leading the specialty teams were Dan Levering and Steve Joppie. Maple Valley gained 217 yards rushing and 76 yards passing. Leading rushers were Marty Martin, 84 yards in 8 carries. Gary Reid added 57 yards in 8-carries. Probably just as important was the blocking of Chris Barton and Scott Whitemore. The JV record is now 3 wins and 0 losses. They play at Carson City next Thur­ sdayvThe game will start at 5:30 p.m. Maple Valley eagers drop two ttax ■tail rtarr/ 5a a ■Mil lEBm | Bl»»W ijtail ■ ■ talk Bmuimni tari MR! >bf nsa umm Uli gj j8 rasnInU gf» «un hw*K ta’ piDKWW The Lion varsity basketball team lost two league games last week. Tuesday’s game at Lakeview was a 51-38 defeat but the score doesn’t reflect the close play throughout the game. Valley led 12-11 at the end of the first quarter and ended the half dead even at 19 points each. The second half was decided at, the free-throw line. Valley went 4 for 14 at the charity stripe while the host Wildcats hit on 17 of 28. With 3 minutes to play in the contest, Valley trailed by only 3 points. But the Lion defense became disorganized and allowed Lakeview easy baskets and several trips to the free- throw line. Mary Moralez of Lakeview led all scorers with 24 points. Melanie Rogers led Valley girls with 16 and Melissa Coffman added 6. The Lions suffered another disappointing loss at the hands of Carson City, the team favored to capture the league title this year. Valley held control of the first half. 28-21. The third quarter found the Lions scoreless until Colleen Hoffman stole the ball from the Eagles and scored on a lay-up and a free throw. Despite the 3 point quarter, Valley still held a 31-30 advantage going into the final quarter. The Lion girls continued to cling to their slim lead until the final two minutes. When Valley missed the second half of 3 one and ones, the Eagles took command of the game. They went on to score and take the 44-42 win. Valley and the Eagles each scored 17 field goals. But Carson made 10 of 24 free throw attempts while the Lions made 8 of 19. Brenda Smith of Carson City scored 22 points for the winners. Melanie Rogers netted 12 points for Valley. Team­ mates Melissa Coffman and Colleen Hoffman scored 10 and 7 respectively. The Lions will play next on October 6 at home. Game time for the JV contest is 5:30 p.m. Golf team defeats Carson City > In last week’s action, the golf team lost to Pennfield and Saranac but defeated Carson City. In the Pennfield match; the conditions were very poor and the team played a very tough golf course in Battle Creek. Kevin Ohm was medalist with a 50, Eric Wolff and Jeff Hamilton had 51s and Bob Brumm scored a 54. The final score was Pennfield 192, M.V. 206. The following night, the team traveled to Saranac and played the front nine at Morrison Lake Country Club, the scores were much lower but not low enough. Greg Lenz was medalist with a 44. Rich Elliston . was second with 45, Eric Wolff 3rd with 46 and Kevin Ohm had 50. In the JV match, Tom McMillen had 46 and John Myers scored a 53. The final score was Saranac 179, MV 185. In Thursday’s match, Maple Valley defeated Carsori City 209 to 166. The 166 was the lowest score since 1976. Eric Wolff was low score with a 39, Kevin Ohm and Jeff Hamilton followed with 41s. Tom McMillen rounded out the scoring with a 45. The golf team plays Saranac on Monday, Lakeview Wednesday, and plays the conference match Friday at Belding. J.V. girls lose two games Maple Valley girls junior varsity basketball team traveled north twice this week to meet conference teams at Lakeview and Carson City. On Tuesday, Lakeview used balanced scoring to defeat Maple Valley 34 to 28. Jenny Filter led the scoring with 18 points in a losing cause. Lynette Williams contributed 5 points while playing a fine defensive game. Thursday the team met an experienced squad from Carson City and ended up on the short end of a 32-11 score. Duska Morawski and Tracy Beachnau both brought down a number of rebounds in a defensive effort. The next game is a home contest with Central Montcalm on Tuesday, October 6. Nashville 4th & 5th grade football lose to Saranac The Nashville 4th and 5th grade football team lost to Saranac 22 to 0 as Saranac’s line play dominated the game. After a sluggish first half, the Nashville defense strengthened to hold Saranac scoreless in the second half. Ricky McKee, Shannon Redmond, Robbie Loy and Glen Sebastian played well for Nashville. Their next game is Oct. 3, at Woodland. The Maple Valley Cross Country team members are (front,- from left) Coach Chuck Beachnau, Assistant Dave McGinley, (second row) manager Sheri Harshman, manager Linda McGinley, (back) Roni Bracy, Scott Alldaffer, Randy Beachnau, Kent Hamilton, Mike Gurd, Kim Harshman, and missing from photo Dan Halsey and Paula Steinbrecker.. (Sonset photo) Meet the ‘81 M.V. Cross Country team by Sheri Harshman Along with the beginning of the school year comes the action of football, the ex­ citement of homecoming, and the start of the cross­ country running season. This year, the Maple Valley cross-country team consists of seven runners: three returning runners, four new runners, and two girl runners. . The running Lions are coached by Chuck Beachnau. Chuck, an ex-MV runner himself, is coaching under a voluntary basis ana trying to make this year s young team the best ever Coach Beachnau has a lot of confidence in his team. “For a young team, they look strong and are steadily improving,’’ he says. Randy Beachnau, a senior, is the Lion number one runner this year. He is a third year letterman and has been running for about six years. Randy presently holds the school course record with a time of 16:40. He hopes to compete in state competition this year and Winter sport coaches needed Applications are now being taken for volunteer winter sport coaches. The following positions are open this time: Volleyball - head varsity coach; volleyball - head junior varsity coach; wrestling - junior varsity coach; wrestling - jr. high coach; freshman basketball - head coach; boy’s eighth grade basketball - head coach; boy’s seventh grade basketball head coach; cheerleading - varsity and junior varsity; cheerleading . freshman; and cheerleading - seven and eighth grade. Interested persons should obtain an application in the Jr. - Sr. High School office. Deadline for applications is October 7. For additonal information contact Larry Lenz at 852-9275. Sports Coverage continued on page 10 — eventually run in the Boston Marathon. He is undefeated in dual meets this year, and won a medal in the Bellevue Invita tionals. Dan Halsey, a junior, is running in the Lions’ number two position. Dan was the number one runner last year. In fact, he was voted most valuable runner by his teammates. Dan competed in state competition last year and hopes to return this year, Coach Beachnau says he “looks forward to putting both runners in state com­ petition this year.” M.V. has a few new run­ ners this year, making it difficult, but not impossible for the team to do well. Leading the young runners is junior Mike Gurd. Mike, a basketball player, hopes that cross-country will help him increase his running skills. Beachnau is confident that Mike will place in the league. Scott Alldaffer is following Mike at the present time. Beachnau says he has really improved from last year. Freshman Kent Hamilton is the Lion number five man this year. He ran in junior high track for the past few years, is trying hard, and looks good according to Beachnau. Leading the female run­ ners is sophomore Kim Harshman. This year is Kim’s first year on the team. Beachnau thinks she is capable of running some good races, but she will need practice. Roni Bracy, a senior, also is working and hopes to improve her time. Residents in the VILLAGE of VERMONTVILLE... WE WILL BE FLUSHING HYDRANTS — Wednesday, Sept 30,1981 LOG HOME SALES BOOM! Manufacturer taking applications for dealer in local area to share in unprecedented growth market. If YOU are awarded a dealership you will , establish retail sales within protected territory. Yesteryear Log Homes have great appeal to the potential home buyer. The "do-it-yourselfer" can save even more dollars. A dealer can average up to $4,500 through sale of log package alone, additional profits derived from ... ★ Turn-key Housing • Partial Erection * Direct Factory Erection 6 DIGIT INCOME POTENTIAL WE FEATURE... • 8" solid, uniform, pre-treated logs • flat or round log interior • hand hewn exterior look • traditional and contemporary styles • free dealer training seminar The dealer selected must be capable of purchas­ ing a $15,600 model home. Model may be used as office or home. Investment 100% secured by model. Call Collect: 704/932-0137, Mr. Dennis, Yesteryear Log Homes, P.O. 1046, Mooresville, N.C. 28115. ' ' �The Maple Volley News. Nashville, Tuesday, September 29, 1981 — Page 10 Vermontville little league football results Vermontville lost to Woodland’s 7th and 8th graders by 6-0. It was a hard fought battle. Woodland made the only score in the 2nd quarter. The 3rd and 4th quarters went scoreless. Contributing in the battle were Sherman Reid, Darin Sargent, Tim Imes, Michell Collier, Mark Martin and Jamie Grinage. Chris Tyler had 3 tackles. T. R. Myers and Matt Coleman had 4 tackles each. Tai Gearhart, Scott Car­ penter, Robbie Trowbridge and Doug Dickinson had 5 tackles each. Scott Villanueva, Robert Myers, Scott Flower, Martin Smith and Glenn Ewing had 6 each. Glenn Ewing had 5 yards gained. Chris Tyler threw 5 passes for 27 yards gained and ran for 3 yards gained. Tai Gearhart rushed for 15 Dale Dickinson had 6 tackles yards and caught 1 pass for each. Rick Osborn, Jeff 25 yards- and had an in­ Fisher, Gene Granger, Tim terception. Doug Dickinson Milkinsand Mark Myers had ran for 24 yards. T. R. Myers 5 tackles each. Mark Myers Dale ran for 25 yards. Scott ran for 60 yards. Flower had 2 fumble Dickinson ran for 57 yards. Jeff Fisher and Matt Ewing recoveries. The 6th grade lost 14 to 0. had a fumble recovery. Gene Woodland scored their Granger had 3 fumble recoveries. Other players points in the first half. Vermontville held them in were Lance Brumm, Lance the second half. Pat Root, Brian Bomey, Matt Dickinson was in there for 8 Brown, Derek Myall and tackles. Matt Ewing andDan Laverty. Nashville 6th graders win third in row — Nashville 6th grade football team made it three in a row with a 12 to 6 comefrom-behind victory over THE Village HairPort What are your hair needs for Fall? •PERM*^50322 •STYLE •COLORING Call for an appointment 726-0257 726-0623 Saranac. Trailing 6 to 0 at halftime, Nashville dominated the game in the second half both offensively and defensively. On offense, Nashville was led by its fine running backs of Scott Lenz, Jared Carrigan and Chris Thompson. Carrigan scored the first touchdown on an end sweep and Lenz the final touchdown on a dive play. The defense stiffened and held Saranac scoreless with excellent tackling by Tony Wolf, Pat Hagon, Robbie Norton, Brad McKee, Richard Meade, Sean Bitgood, Martin Shaneck and Billy Brenton. Their next game is Oct. 3 at Woodland. 470 E. Main - Vermontville LAST DAY OF REGISTRATION Vermontville 4th and 5th grade football results Obituaries Hollis B. McIntyre Caravan Club International, Saturday, Sept. 26, Ver­ NASHVILLE — Hollis B. and a life member of Grand montville’s 4th and 5th grade McIntyre, 82, of 940 N. Main, River Lodge No. 34 of Grand football team defeated d Woodland 24-0, raising their died Monday, September 21, Rapid&. Mr. McIntyre is survived season record to 3 wins and at his home. He was born in Hastings Township on by his wife Laura; one no losses. Offensively, Vermontville August 17, 1899, the son of daughter, Mrs. Louise was again led by quar-Birney and Mary (Hulings) Pierson of Ann Arbor; two terback Matt Forell with 82 McIntyre. He graduated grandchildren; and one yards rushing. He also from Hastings High School sister, Mrs. Harold (Frances) Jones of Hastings. completed two passes for 22 and Ferris State College. Funeral services were He married Laura E. Peck yards and had one touch-held at 1 p.m. Wednesday, down and one run for the May 21, 1921 in Hastings. He owned a gas station and September 23, from the Vogt extra point. Fullback Greg Flower had 14 yards rushing, general store on Thornapple Funeral Home of Nashville. caught one pass for 10 yards Lake Rd. and M-66 until 1953. Rev. Leonard Putnam of­ and had one touchdown. He was employed by E.W. ficiated. Masonic graveside Kevin Stewart, 25 yards Bliss in Hastings from 1951 services were conducted by rushing, one touchdown anduntil his retirement in 1964. Nashville Lodge , No. 255, as in H a run for the extra point. H e was a member of Chit F&AM. Burial 'was Halfback Scott Furlong, 7 Chat Club of Nashville, a 20 Lakeview Cemetery, Nashyards rushing and ran for an year member of Wally Byam ville. extra point. Fullback Cevin Cornish, 1 yard rushing, and halfback Trevor Collier caught one pass for 12 yards. Defensively, Kevin Stewart delighted the home crowd when he intercepted a Friday, Oct. 2 - 9:15-2:30; Horseback Riding for Han­ pass and rambled 42 yards dicappers, Meadowview School, Packard Hwy., Charlotte. for a touchdown. Matt Forell Saturday, Oct. 3- 9:30a.m. -10 p.m. Area 4-H Leadermete, and Greg Flower also had Kalamazoo Valley Community College. pass interceptions for the Sunday, Oct. 4-1-4 p.m. Kettunen Center 20th Anniversary afternoon. Leading tacklers were Mike Barnhart, Matt Open House, Kettunen Center, Tustin. October 4-10 - NATIONAL 4-H WEEK. Forell and Greg Flower with Monday, Oct. 5-9 a.m. Belize guest (Homemaker & Home b tackles apiece. Shaun Economist) to visit Eaton Extension Office. Homemakers Carpenter, Eric Bignail and Kevin Stewart with 4. Other invited To meet them. Monday, Oct. 5-7 p.m. Leader Banquet Meeting, Kardel defenders registering Hall, Charlotte Fairgrounds, 8 p.m. 4-H Council, Kardel tackles were Scott Furlong, Kirk Andrews, Cevin Cor­ Hall. nish, Trevor Pike, Trevor Tuesday; Oct. 6 - 9:30 a.m. Eaton Extension Homemakers Council meeting at the Extension Office. Officer training, Collier, Randy Heinze, Shaun Grinage, Jeff Program of Work, Selecting Winning Name and'Logo for Schroder, Andy Trowbridge County MAEH newsletter. Council member or a substitute and Mark Goodrich. Players urged to atted. also contributing to the Thursday, Oct. 8 - 7:30 p.m. 4-H Horse Bowl, Kardel Hhll, Charlotte Fairgrounds. victory were Greg Olmstead, Friday, Oct. 9 - 9:15-2:30; Horseback Riding for Han­ Ryan Warner, Ryan Cole dicappers, Meadowview School, Packard Hwy., Charlotte. and Dennis Kellogg. Co-captains this week October 9-10 - 4-H Personal Appearance Workshop, Kettunen were Ryan Cole, Shaun Center, Tustin. Grinage, Kirk Andrews and Jeff Schroder. Vermontville’s next game will be October 10 at Sun­ field. When... Furlong’s Variety Store EATON COUNTY FARM AND HOME CALENDAR AUCTION... Tonight SCHOOL ELECTION NOTICE OF LAST DAY OF REGISTRATION OF THE ELECTORS OF AAAPLE 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 Tuesday, November 3,1981. TAKE NOTICE that the following proposition will be submitted at the special election: TAX RATE LIMITATION INCREASE PROPOSITION FOR BUS TRANSPORTATION 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 1.4 mills ($1.40 on each $1,000.00) on state equalized valuation for the year 1981, for the purpose of providing additional funds for operating purposes to be used to pay the cost of bus transportation? 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, NOVEMBER 3, 1981, IS MONDAY, OCTOBER 5, 1981. PERSONS'REGISTERING AFTER 5:00 O'CLOCK, P.M., ON MONDAY, OCTOBER 5, 1981, ARE NOT ELIGIBLE TO VOTE AT THE SPECIAL SCHOOL ELECTION. Persons planning to register with the respective city or township clerks must ascertain the days and hours on which the clerks' offices are open for registration. This Notice is given by order of the Board of Education of Maple Valley Schools, Eaton and Barry Counties, Michigan. Elam L. Rockwell Secretary, Board of Education M.V. to play Decatur Oct 9th Due to Montabella drop­ ping all fall sports for 1981, Maple Valley had been left with an open football date on October 9. But, this past week Decatur High School agreed to come to Maple Valley and play a varsity football game to fill this open date. Decatur, which is located about 40 miles southwest of Kalamazoo, had an opening in its schedule due to Bloomingdale High -School dropping all sports for the 1981-82 school year. Mark the date on your calendar — October 9 at 7 p.m. Maple Valley vs.. Decatur at home. Come out and give the Lions your support. South Main Street — Vermontville SEPTEMBER 29... at 6:30 p.m. By the Maple Valley Athletic Boosters A little of everything! — STANTON AUCTIONEERS — For all your Insurance Needs See the... ALL-TOGETHER TEAM PTO open house PTO Open House at Maplewood School, Vermontville, at 7 p.m. on September 29. (9-29) Action - Ads HISTORIC BOWENS MILLS: Open Saturday, 10-6. Cider, Minnetonka moc­ casins, Watkins Products. Phone 795-7530. GARAGE SALE: Oct. 3 only. 314 N. Main, Vermontville. Good clothing, dishes, and lots of misc. SEPTIC TANK CLEANING: Approved by Michigan Department of Health. Call Menzo Howe. Charlotte. Phone 543-0173. (tin) Auto-Owners Insurance LifeHomeCarBusiness 178 S. 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Box A, Nashville, Michigan Phone 945-9554 (Hastings) Vol. 10-No. 18 — Tuesday, October 6. 1981 Brumm and Wolff reign over Maple Valley Homecoming This shattered tree near the corner of Gregg and Cleveland streets in Nashville offers mute testimony to the fury of a storm that battered the Maple Valley community Wednesday evening. The counties of Barry and Kent bore the brunt of the storm which affected much of southern lower Michigan. (Maple Valley News photo by Susan Hinckley) Last week’s storm keeps local firefighters busy A storm which struck southwestern Michigan shortly after 9 p.m. Wed­ nesday evening caused some damage in the Maple Valley communjty, though the brunt of the destruction was borne by the Middleville and southern Kent County areas. Falling trees downed power , lines, cutting off service to over 3,000 customers in the Middleville, Caledonia, Freeport region About 500 Consumers Power customers in the Vermontville area lost service in the storm. In Nashville downed power lines kept volunteer firefighters busy for several hours; as they posted guards at the scenes of danger? Arcing power lines near the intersection of Gregg and Cleveland streets caused such a spectacular glow that the incident first was reported as a house fire. Other downed lines checked by the Nashville Fire Dept, included locations at Reed and Middle Streets; M-66 and Bridge Street; the Gareth Tyler place on Face Highway; and in Maple Grove Center. Torrential rains pelted the area throughout the storm, for causing havoc emergency personnel. * At Middleville, authorities reported many uprooted trees, creating the ap­ pearance of the area having been struck by a tornado. Houses and cars were damaged by falling trees, but no injuries were reported. Power crews were kept busy through Thursday restoring power to the storm-struck areas. Seniors Cindy Brumm and Eric Wolff reigned as king and queen of homecoming festivities Friday at Maple Valley High School. Cindy is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Jerry Brumm of Nashville. Eric’s parents are Mr. and Mrs. Carroll Wolff, also of Nashville. The king and queen were crowned by last year’s royalty Angie Webb and Newman Maurer. Named Friday as homecoming princess and prince were Kari Kraai and John Myers. Kari, a junior, is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Bruce Kraai. John, a sophomore, is the son of Dr-, and Mrs. Thomas Myers. Presiding over the coronation of the prince and princess were John Harp and Sonja Mattson who held the titles last year. Serving on this year’s Homecoming court were Walt Maurer, Tom Brooke, Wendy Wolfe, Denice Valdick, Pete Koetje, Nicole Nickel, Doreen Cook, and John Forell. In float competition, the seniors captured the first place award for their entry depicting the general theme of “Lions Rock the World.” The sophomores placed second in float competition; Cindy Brumm (right) is crowned Homecoming queen juniors, third; and fresh­ by last year's royalty, Angie Webb. Sonset photo) men, fourth. k < Rathburn sells service station to Kent Oil Co. b'y Susan Hinckley After nearly 30 years as owner-operator of the Standard Oil service station in Vermontville, Jack Rathburn plans to retire. He sold the business last week to Kent Oil Company of Nash­ ville. A native of Charlotte, Rathburn had lived . in Vermontville since 1942, moving there with his family when he was in the 8th grade, after spending one year in Nashville. Active in civic organizations, Rathburn has twice received the Michigan Governor’s award for out­ standing community ser­ vice. He is a 30-year member of the Vermontville Fire Dept., presently serving as dispatcher. Jerry Kent, proprietor of Kent Oil Company, can nearly parallel that record, having' been a Nashville volunteer fireman for 29 years. He also has been active in civic affairs, having served several terms as a Nashville village trustee. A 1949 graduate of Nash­ ville High School, Jerry has been associated with the oil business here for over thirty years. He became an agent for Standard Oil in 1965, and for 15 years prior to that time, was employed as a driver for the company. His father, the late Walter Kent of Nashville, was a local Standard Oil agent from 1944-65. Since 1976, Jerry Kent has been a jobber for Amoco Oil. The station in Ver­ montville will be managed by Kenny Frith, an employee of Rathburn’s who will remain on the job under the Kent ownership. He. will be assisted by Rod Scramlin of Nashville. (Pictured Left) Jack Rathburn, right, presents keys to his Standard Oil service'Station in Vermontville to Jerry Kent, new owner of the business. Kent is proprietor of Kent Oil Company, Nashville. After 30 years in the station, Rathburn plans to retire. (Maple Valley News photo by Susan Hintkley) Greta Tirster of Vermontville, served marshal of the homecoming parade. as grand BETH $ luriouE Creative colorful floats were part of the homecoming parade through Nashville Friday. Theme for the event was "Lions Rock the World.” (Mople Valley News photos by Susan Hinckley) �The Maple Valley News, Nashville, Tuesday, October 6, 1981 — Page 2 Nashville News. talking in German. Mrs. pitched again after the bone Ackett said you could hear had healed but.be didn’t try receivers clicking back up to burn them across the plate again. Those two ladies were so much. Guy Howell noted that he German and they could have privacy with their con­ did not recall the Boston ^family whose early brick versations.” About the 1939 Nashville yard was the topic of a baseball team pictured in a recent Memories. However, recent Memories, Howell one of the photos used in that evoked special noted that he recognized all story the players. One in par­ reminiscences for him. “I ticular was his friend Voyle noted in the picture of Main Varney who in 1943 became Street, Wenger’s Meat commented the first and only Nashville Market,” firefighter to die in the line of Howell. “I remember that duty. Wrote Howell: “Voyle well. I used to go in there was a great ball player. His occasionally and get my position was catcher. He was lunch. A nickle’s worth of fast on his feet. I have seen bologna, which was a piece him beat the runner to first about two inches in diameter to back up the first baseman and 5 or 6 inches long, and a on ’the throw in from the nickle box of soda crackers, field.” Howell also which was a quarter-pound remembers Archie Martin, box, and a pint of milk in the mentioned in the Memories old pint bottles. That was a story as a -Vermontville meal for me.” Howell player, and his brother Bill, recollected that he also used who played on the Nashville to go into the local A. & P. team. “They were both store for quarter pound pitchers and they were candy bars that cost less good,” noted Howell. “Ar­ than a nickle, usually 4 cents chie finally started playing each, or three for a dime. on a Battle Creek team In honor of the birthday of which would play Nashville Mrs. Elizabeth Askins of occasionally. There was a Nashville, her son Raymond rivalry between those two Askins of Boyne City, and his brothers to see who could daughter, Miss Robin Askins pitch the fastest ball. They of Chicago, were Wednesday would burn it across the callers here. plate so fast it is a wonder Saturday afternoon callers the batter could see it. One on Mrs. Nellie Moon of Nashday they were opposing each ville were Mr. and Mrs. other. Archie was at bat and Howard Van Delic; Mrs. Bill was going to let loose a June Moon, and her mother, sizzler to him. Bill went into Mrs. Tiny Lester, all of his windup and when he Dowling. brought his arm up for the Mrs. Marcella Stewart pitch, it was with such force returned home last week that his arm snapped. He after a 6-weeks visit with her daughter and family, Barbara and Wayne Williams of Morrisville, Vermont. Mr. and Mrs. Williams drove to Nashville to pick up Mrs. Stewart and also brought her The procession to the home. cemetery is a symbolic last Mr. and Mrs. Clarence Reid of Nashville enjourney. After the visita­ tertained their grandtion , it is the second step children over the weekend, in the adaptation to the loss in particular the children of of a loved one. Leaving the Arden and Sue Reid. The body at the cemetery, the latter’s mother, Mrs. Bessie Cairns of Lake Odessa family begins the actual living passed away Sunday. of life without the loved one, Mr. and Mrs. Earl Pendifficult though it may be. nock of rural Nashville are proud to announce the arrival of a new grandson, Adam William Haroff, bom V September 28 at Community Hospital in Battle Creek. FUNtKAL Shortly thereafter he was DIRECTORS FUNERAL HOME transferred to the Neo-Natal in Nashville Care Unit at Bronson Phone 852-0846 Hospital in Kalamazoo. Adam, who weighed in at 7 lbs. 15 pzs., is the son of Woody and Leigh Haroff of Guy Howell, a former local resident now of Tucson, Arizona, wrote recently to comment on several Memories of the Past stories of the past few weeks. One in particular was the piece on the old Citizens Telephone Company. Wrote Howell: “I remember the old telephone switchboard above the post office. They had the old metal stops that were flat plates and when a call would come in, the stop would fall down and the girl would have to push it up again and push up another one to complete the connection. During a thunderstorm when a par­ ticularly close lightning bolt came, sometimes all of the stops would fall down. One of the (operators) told my mother that in one storm, fire was shooting out of the mouthpiece of her head set.” Howell also recalled a trouble-shooter for the phone company named Roy, but could not recollect his last name. “Another thing I remember about the old telephones was that around our area they were all party lines,” added Howell. “You had to turn the crank so many rings for each party on the line, and all other receivers would come down with people listening in.” Howell recalled times when Fred Ackett’s mother, who lived at the end of Lentz Street, would call her sister, Nettie Parrott, who lived out in the country. “Receivers would come down all along the line,” noted Howell. “Then they would start '*Vcqt 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. a.m. p.m. p.m. PASTOR RANDY REED By Susan Hinckley Mrs. Fern Hawblitz, Mrs. Battle Creek. His three-year- That event netted $183.50 old brother Aaron is waiting which the FOL had donated Veda Shull and Mrs. Gladys to welcome the new arrival toward the library building Schantz, all of Nashville, were among those enjoying home. fund. Recipes for a cookbook the reunion of the former Bruce and Ann Quayle of Columbus, Ohio, were Sept. soon to be published by the Moore School Mother’s Club 18-21 houseguests of his local Friends of the Library held Sept. 26 at the Tick sister, Mrs. Elsie Ramsey-ef will be sorted at 7 p.m. Tock. Mrs. Glenda Hardenburg rural Nashville. While here Monday, October 12, at the they enjoyed the Nashville library. Volunteers are and children, Sarah and Harvest Festival, starting needed for this project. The Roger Lee, were Sunday with the delicious turkey deadline for submitting evening supper guests of her dinner served at the local recipes for the book is Oc­ grandmother, Mrs. Bertha United Methodist Church. tober 10. Heritage recipes Becker of Nashville. Wednesday afternoon Saturday was Bruce’s bir­ handed down through thday, and that evening Mrs. generations of local families callers on Mrs. -Elsie Ramsey and her guests, are especially welcome. All Cogswell of Nashville were along with Ted and Claudette recipes published in the her brother, Leon Mead of Myers of Charlotte, were cookbook will be identified Hastings; his' son, Kendall evening dinner guests of Mr. with the name of the con­ Mead of Grand Rapids, and and Mrs. Glen Ramsey of tributor. Orders now are daughter, Mrs. Barbara Dowling. At that event, being taken for the book Sweet - of Florida. Also Claudette presented her which is expected to roll off present were Mr; and Mrs. Uncle Bruce with a birthday the presses sometime next George Cogswell of rural cake made especially for spring. Additional details Nashville. Mrs. Gertrude Billow of him. After dinner, the Myers may be obtained at the returned home to Charlotte library. Chapel Hill, South Carolina, While Elsie, the Quayles, and a recent 4-day In observance of National was Mr. and Mrs. Glen Ramsey Library Month, the local houseguest of Rev. and Mrs. went to the Sheraton Inn at Friends of the Library have E. F. Rhoades. The ladies Kalamazoo to hear Mark scheduled special activities are sisters. Mrs. Billow was Ramsey entertain with in- on four Saturdays in Oc­ brought to Nashville by Mr. strumental and vocal music. tober. On October 10 and 17, and Mrs. Robert Burns of After Sunday morning while parents browse at the Edgerton, Ohio. Tuesday breakfast at a Delton library, FOL members will callers during Mrs. Billow’s restaurant and dinner at the conduct storytelling sessions stay were. Rev. Rhoades’ for children between 10 and niece, Mrs. Lottie Geesey, Tick Tock near Hastings, Elsie and guests called on 11 a.m. An open house and and her friends, Mr. and Mr. and Mrs. Cleo Jacobs of library tour will be con­ Mrs. Paul Balltosser, all of Algonquin Lake. Following ducted on Saturday, Oct. 24, West Unity, Ohio. Visitors Monday breakfast at a Nash- between 10 a.m. and 5 p.m. last week at the Rhoades ville restaurant, the Quayles Refreshments will be served home were their son and his departed for Detroit and to the public. The final Oc­ wife, Dr. and Mrs. Paul surrounding area to visit tober event will be on the Rhoades of Gladwin. other relatives, then con31st, when children’s Give Mom a night off from tinued on to Toledo to visit Halloween movies will be cooking and get a head start their youngest son before shown at the library starting on Christmas shopping at the returning home to Colum- at 10:30 a.m. family “Shop and Snack” bus. Myron Higdon of night at Peace United The former Moore Country Melbourne, Florida, has Methodist Church at School Mothers’ Club enbeen in Nashville recently Barryville. The event is set < joyed a Sept. 26 reunion at visiting his sisters: Mrs. for Friday, October 23, the Tick Tock restaurant Lloyd (Eunice) Priddy and between the hour of 5 and near Hastings. There were 20 —Mrs. Nathan (LaDuska) 7:30 p.m. Homemade soup, ladies and five children Sheldon. Later, the Sheldons sandwiches, salads, present for the Saturday will be taking Myron back to Continued Next Page: luncheon event. The time Florida. was spent visiting and renewing old friendships. Plans were made to meet for a picnic in 1982 at the new home of Mrs. Cameron McIntyre of Quimby, a former teacher at the Moore School. Club members not present at Saturday’s event may call Mrs. Leslie Adams at 852-9427 to furnish an address or phone number for an invitation to next year’s reunion. At a Monday evening meeting at Putnam Public Library, the Nashville Friends of the Library ex­ tended thanks to all who 204 W. Main St., Nashville made pies and helped with Phone 852-9107 their recent baked good and book sale held during the recent Harvest Festival. Professional Styling for the Whole Family. Irene’s Beauty Shop AREA CHURCH SCHEDULES UNITED METHODIST CHURCH , ..N.or.th. Sta te, 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. REV. LEONARD PUTNAM TRINITY GOSPEL CHURCH 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. p.m. PASTOR PAUL L. BOGER 219 Washington St., Nashville CHURCH OF THE NAZARENE Sunday School. 9:45 a.mL Sunday: A.M. Worshipl 1:00 a.m. P.M. Worship. 6:00 p.m. Wednesday Bible Study & Prayer Meeting .. 7 p.m. Sunday School .. 10 a.m. *gSunday.AMWorship. IT a.m.’ P.M. Worship ... 7 p.m. Wednesday Evening 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. J. G. BOOMER REV. RICHARD WADSWORTH PASTOR LESTER DeGROOT Assistant...Don Roscoe UNITED METHODIST CHURCH South Main, Vermontville Adult Sunday School ... 10:30 a.m. Church Service.. 11 a.m. NASHVILLE BAPTIST CHURCH 304 Phillips St., Nashville 110 S. Main, Vermontville PEACE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH OF BARRYVILLE Church School. 9:45 a.m. Church Worship. 11 a.m. (Nursery Care Available) Fellowship Time After Worship. 6043 Scott Rd. (M-79) REV. DAVE SCHREUDER REV. MOLLY TURNER Sun. A.M. Worship .9:15 Sunday School......10:15 301 Fuller St., Nashville FIRST CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH PASTOR STEVEN L. REID ASSEMBLY OF GOD CHURCH 803 Reed St., Nashville ST. CYRIL CATHOLIC CHURCH Sunday School .. lOd.m. 203 N. State, Nashville Sunday Mass .9:30 a.m. Holy Day Masses celebrated at 7:00 p.m. 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 MAPLEGROVE BIBLE CHURCH 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 .. 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 �J ssQSSSSm mn ; C n v. &J C ??5 §5 5SL SL\ ^\ S S s sS^ iJJ?jW"SQS ■ *2sS >>>Si ** JJ JJjjjjSiS *k» jjn J? > ficc ’:jS$i J "t^hf *5*5*- art i ? .^dbiWiv .^dbiWiv!’ ^Wfotev vf’ ■ *»hrtCg * &k^ Nashville News, continueddesserts, and beverages will be available, all individually , priced. Bazaar items will include handcrafted gifts, baked goods, garden produce, etc. There also will be a book nook and in­ spiration corner. A grab bag and freebies are on the list, too. The church is located four miles west of Nashville at the intersection of M-79 and Barryville Road. Bring family and friends; everyone is welcome. Pat Friddle of Woodland was named top weekly weight loss winner when God’s No-Munch Bunch met Monday for their weigh-in at the Nashville Baptist Church. Mrs. Friddle had lost 3>4 lbs. in one week to earn the title. She also was named top monthly weight loss winner for Sept. An 8-weeks series of marriage enrichment films at the Nashville Baptist Church commenced with a Sunday evening showing of “Made for Each Other”. The next film, to be shown at 7 p.m. October 11, is entitled “The Trouble With Us Is Me”. A worship service at the Lansing Rescue Mission will be conducted Tuesday evening, October 13, by a group from the Nashville Baptist Church. Mrs. Edith Jones' of Nash­ ville is ill and is with her granddaughter, Mrs. Shirley Thompson, near Delton. Mrs. Caroline (Marshall) Jones of Nashville received word Friday that her half­ sister, Mrs. Ethel (Barnes) Cavanaugh of St. Peter­ sburg, Florida, had passed away. She was 87 years old, and had lived in the south for 25 years? She formerly resided in Nashville and Battle Creek. The Nashville Fire Dept., assisted by firefighters from Bellevue, spent two hours battling a house and mobile home fire at the Carrell Smith place, at-the corner of Guy and Butler Roads, Friday, Sept. 25. Fire of­ ficials say the fire started in the 12x50 mobile home and spread to the house. The Smith’s son, Mark, lived in the trailer. Damages estimates have been set at $20,000 on the house, about $8,000 on the contents; and $3,000 on the mobile home, with $4,000 on the contents. The Maple Valley News, Nashville, Tuesday, October 6, 1981 — Page 3 Woolen Mill was new Nashville business 100 years ago... In 1881, October headlines told of J. W. Powles' new Nashville Woolen Mills commencing operation on Mill Street. Powles later sold the building to Will Shields who converted it into a woodworking plant. In subsequent years, the structure which still stands on what now is Church Street, became the first home of the Farmers' Cooperative Creamery. In 1906, Nashville's high school football team was making news in October. Member of the ’06 team shown in this rare old photo are unidentified, but the coaches are thought to be Principal Russell Wightman (second from left back row) and Supt. Charles Appleton, second from right. Note unusual'shape of early football in foreground. (Author’s Note: Today’s column looks at stories that were making October Nash­ ville News headlines 100 years ago and at subsequent 25-year intervals. Sources for this account include the Nashville’s Ancient History column published in the News from near the turn of the century into the 1930’s, and the Turning Back the Pages feature of the 1940-60’s era.) 100 YEARS AGO (1881) A. W. Olds, who has been a leading citizen in Nashville, and whose saw mill operations here have eriabled him to accumulate a goodly sum of this world’s wealth, has bought more than a thousand acres of rich timber land near Bear Lake, in Charlevoix County, and will move his family and his CLIP THIS and SAVE IT Let Ils Do The Dirty Work and You Can Have The Fun of Refinishing... THE FURNITURE STRIPPING BUSINESS 538 Sherman, Nashville ★ ★ ★ ★ Stripping Refinishing Repair Regluing Hours: .10-5 Mon., Tues., Thurs., Fri., 9-1 Saturday Closed on Wednesday Stuart and Baine Southworth, Owners Phone (517) 852-0943 business operations there. The residence he built here, on South Main Street, is the finest in the village. (1981 note: The Olds residence is the present-day home of Mrs. Sena Gribben Fren­ ch.)... The citizens of Nashville have been indeed fortunate to remain reasonably healthy during the sickly season which has prevailed in most parts of the state and last two months. Ony three known cases of diptheria have been listed here, and only one of those fatal, whereas deaths throughout the county have been many. The rigid measures adopted and enforced by the village board of health can be largely credited for Nash­ ville’s so-called good for­ tune... Dr. r. Kennedy enney oof Jackson acson has been at the Union House (hotel) since Monday, in­ troducing his new remedies for diphtheria and other diseases... The county board of examiners will interrogate the school ma’ams at the Union school building today. The examiners state that good teaches, are in short supply, about two-thirds of te applicants the appcants for or teaching t certificates cec es thiss falll having failed to pass the examinations... The Methodist have ordered a 1,000 pound bell for' their new church, from the Buckeye bell foundry in Cincinnati... The new Nashville Woolen Mills are ready to commence operation as soon as the bobbins onsarrve,an arrive and it iss expected spinning can be started by next Monday... W. G. Edwards has opened a harness shop — Nashville’s fourth our suc such enerpr enterprise — in the Brady building... Elder Holler’s new grist mill is now finished and in operation, and Dickinson’s mill also in nearly ready for custom. With two good grist mills, Nashville can expect a good trade from farmers in the area... 75 YEARS AGO (1906) Otto B. Schulze captured everything in sight in the way of premiums at the Barry County Fair last week, on his fine herd of OIC swine. The Lake Odessa Tri­ County Fair is on this week, arid we are thankful that this will end the fairs for another year... § g L. G. Clark and Harry Wolcott are tearing down the old Union House... Carl Herrick, a former Nashville boy, is with Uncle Sam’s Marines in Cuba, participating in the mix-up now going on... A number of Nashville people have been at Charlotte this week to see the play “Raffles,” at the Thomas opera house... The Lentz Table Company now has more than 100 men on their payroll... Coy Bruihm and family moved to Nashville, Mon- day, and Anthony Golden and family moved onto the Brumm farm... Three aged residents of Nashville have passed to their rewards during the last week. They were Lorenzo S. Hart, Mrs. Abbey Mix, and Mrs. James McGraw... A number of Nashville people drove to Woodbury Saturday for the big ox roast and horse racing... SheriffVictor B. Furniss is running again for office... 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Michigan - Eaton Rapids, Michigan • Olivet, Michigan g 33 �ORDINANCE NO. 9-24-81 The Maple Valley News, Nashville, Tuesday, October 6, 1981 — Page 4 Memories continued C. L. Glasgow has the contract for installing a mammoth new Peninsular furnace at the Methodist Church... Nashville High School’s football team held Charlotte to a scoreless tie in their game here Friday afternoon. “Shorty” Purchis was the sensation of Nashville’s team, making brilliant runs thru the big, rugged Charlotte line... 50 YEARS AGO (1931) Ed Kane’s Postoffice Pharmacy has been crowded to capacity every day since the world series started. Radio reception has been excellent for every game... A few gallons of cider were made this week by G. F. Cramer and Elmer Hart from apples given them by Robert Sherman, from trees more than 90 years old... A state law, enacted in 1915, prescribing a penalty of up to $5,000 for spreading derogatory rumors con­ cerning the financial con­ dition or solvency of any incorporated banking in­ stitution, has been invoked in several places in Michigan in recent weeks. At Benton Harbor a man charged with violating the law is out on $5,000 bail. He faces a possible five years in prison, in addition to the $5,000 fine... To relieve the economic situation in the state, Governor Brucker has an­ nounced 30,000 men will be employed this winter on a ten million dollar road building program... The McOmber School has been officially renamed the Maple Grove Center School. It has an enrollment of 14 pupils this fall... Nashville went down to their first defeat of the football season Saturday, when they faced a much heavier. team from Lakeview. The final score was 13-7... Elwin Nash took four Nashville Civil War veterans to Lansing Thursday, to attend a dinner put on by the Lansing G.A.R. post. They were George O. Dean, Gideon Kennedy, Jacob Haner and Frank Rowley. Their ages range from 83 to 89 years?.. The Nashville Cooperative Elevator shipped two carloads of beans Wed­ nesday... 25 YEARS AGO (1956) Good progress is being made on construction work on the new plant on Reed Street, which will be the home' of the Nashville Manufacturing Company, Nashville’s newest industry... The final touch was added to Nashville’s homecoming festivities Friday night as the Tiger football team climaxed a day of ex­ citement with a strong, 27-14 victory over the Portland Red Raiders... Mrs. Etta B. Buryogne, Worthy Grand Matron of the Order of Eastern Star of Michigan, has honored Mrs. Irene Hamp and Laurel Chapter No. 31 by appointing her as Grand Com­ mitteewoman in the State of Michigan for the coming year... By order of Commissioner Charles M. Ziegler, the State Highway Dept, is ad­ vertising for bids on the paving of the last unpaved stretch of Highway M-66 north of Nashville... Clarence O. Mason, 67, known for 55 years in Nash­ ville as “Ab” Mason, died Sunday after an illness of seven months. For nearly 48 years he was an employee of the Nashville News, and during that time has been responsibile, more than any other individual, for the continued publication of Nashville’s newspaper... Miss Mary Pennock was elected Worthy Matron, and her brother, Earl Pennock, Worthy Patron, of Laurel Chapter, No. 31, O.E.S., at the annual election of officer. This is the first time in the history of the Chapter that sister and brother have held these two highest offices... Big-time wrestling will come to Nashville Saturday night when the Junior class of Nashville High School promotes a colorful show in the school gymnasium. Highlighting the program will be a bout between Johnny “Dynamite” Gates and Billy Fox. Another action-packed bout *will feature midget wrestler Irish Jackie and Tiny Tim... Customized Hair Care ... for MEN Our cutting method results in hair that falls into place naturally. CALL FOR AN APPOINTMENT NANCY’S Beauty Shop Cooperative Extension Service Calendar of Events: October 6 - Residential Solar Energy Alternatives and Conservation, Choir Room, Hastings High School, 7:30 p.m. (reservations required by Sept. 30). October 7 - 4-H Livestock Developmental Committee meeting, 8 p.m., Extension Office, Hastings. October 8 - Extension Program Planning Meeting, Ex­ tension Cooperators, 7:30 p.m., Community Building, Hastings. October 9-10 - Michigan Junior Horse Show, Detroit. October 12 - 4-H Advisory Council, 8 p.m., Extension Office, Hastings. October 13 - Residential Solar Energy Alternatives and Cost­ Effective Conservation, Choir Room, Hastings High School, 7:30 p.m. (reservations required). ». October 14 - 4-H Horse Leaders, 7:30 p.m., Extension Office, Hastings. October 16 - Barry County Nutrition Council, 1:30 p.m., Extension Office, Hastings. October 16-17 - 4-H Beginning Clowning Workshop, Kettunen Center, Tustin. October 17-18 - Exploring 4-H County Councils Workshop, Kettunen Center, Tustin. October 19-22 - Hardwood Grading Course, 8 a.m. - 5 p.m., Grayling. October 23 - Refresher Lumber Grading Course, 9 a.m. - 3 p.m., Grayling. October 23-24 - Craft Leaders Workshop No. 1, Kettunen Center, Tustin. October 24 - Forestry Tour, Barry County. October 24 - Fall Horticulture Workshop, Horticulture Building, MSU, East Lansing. October 24-25 - 4-H Arts Workshop, Kettunen Center, Tustin. Eaton County Farm and Home Calendar Thursday, Oct. 8-7:30 p.m. 4-H Horse Bowl, Kardel Hall, Charlotte Fairgrounds. Friday, Oct. 9 - 9:15-2:30; Horseback Riding for Han­ dicappers, Meadowview School, Packard Hwy., Charlotte. October 9-10 - 4-H Personal Appearance Workshop, Kettunen Center, Tustin. Saturday, Oct. 10-7 p.m. Jr. Livestock “Buyers’ Ap­ preciation Banquet”, 4-H Building, Charlotte Fairgrounds. Tuesday, Oct. 13 - 7:30 p.m.“Self Defense Against Rape” evening class at the Employees Lounge, Basement of new County Courthouse. Wednesday, Oct. 14 - 9:30 a.m. Area Extension Homemakers Council meeting in Mason. Thursday, Oct. 15 - 6:30-9:30 p.m. 4-H Family Roller Skating, Adams’ Skating Center, Charlotte. Friday, Oct. 16 - 9:15-2:30; Horseback Riding for Handicappers, Meadowview School, Packard Hwy., Charlotte. Tuesday, Oct. 20 - 7 p.m. 4-H Style Show with local stores, 4­ H Building, Charlotte Fairgrounds. • Thursday, Oct. 22-12:30 p.m. Luncheon with Belize visitors, Kellogg Center, Michigan State University. Friday, Oct. 23 - 9:15-2:30 Horseback Riding for Han­ dicappers, Meadowview School, Packard Hwy., Charlotte. Friday, Oct. 30 - 9 a.m. - 3 p.m. Eaton Extension Homemakers’ Bazaar, Lawrence Ave. Methodist Church, Charlotte. Friday, Oct. 30 - 9:15-2:30 Horseback Riding for Handicappers, Meadowview School, Packard Hwy., Charlotte. Monday, Nov. 21 8 p.m. 4-H Advisory. Council, Kardel Hall, Charlotte Fairgrounds. Thursday, Nov. 5-7:30 p.m. “New Member Tea”, sponsored by Extension Study Groups, Cooperative Extension Office, 126 N. Bostwick, Charlotte. “Cooperative Extension Service programs art open to all without regard to race, color, national origin or sex.” Families” is topic of Vermontville seminar PHONE 726-0330 AN ORDINANCE TO PROVIDE AUTHORIZATION OF CATV OPERATIONS WITHIN THE VILLAGE. THE VILLAGE OF NASHVILLE ORDAINS: Section I. AUTHORIZATION TO OPERATE - No person shall install or operate a Community Antenna Television System^within the Village of Nashville without having first obtained a formally executed Consent Agreement between the proposed installerr or operator and the Village of Nashville. Section II. DEFINITION - Community Antenna Television System or "CATV" means a system of coaxial cables or other electrical conduction and equipment used, or to be used, primarily to receive television or radio signals directly or indirectly off the air and to transmit them via coble to subscribers for a fixed or a variable fee, including the receipt, transmission and distribution of voices, sound, signals, pictures, visual images or any other type of close circuit transmission by means of electrical impulses. Section III. APPLICATION - Any proposed installer or operator of a Community Antenna Television System shall make formal application in writing to the Nashville Village Council. The application shall include the following information: (a) The name, mailing address and telephone number of the proposed operator. The Corporate Charter, Partnership Agreement or other similar document which sets forth the legal status of the proposed operator. (c) A list of the owners and officers of the proposed operator. (d) The most recent annual financial statement of the proposed operator. (e) A list of the proposed television and/or radio signals to be carried. (f) A statement of the estimated cost of providing service to the Village and the proposed operator will bear this cost. (g) A detailed description of the method of installation of cable and other electrical conductors and equipment. (h) Evidence of all necessary easements or agreements to use or go upon the property of another for installation, operation and maintenance of the system. (i) Evidence that the operator can obtain performance and labor and material bonds.' (j) A schedule of all rates and charges to subscribers and users of the system. (k) A specific timetable for providing services to residents within the Village. (l) A description of services other than existing television signals which the proposed operator intends to offer subscribers. Such services may include two-way com­ munications public access channels, educational access channels and local government access channels. (m) A statement that the operator will comply with all existing Federal Communication Commission Rules and Regulations related to CATV. (n) Any other information, as may be requested by the Village Council. Section IV. PUBLIC HEARING - The Village Council shall hold a public hearing pripr to selecting an operator to provide CATV services within the Village. At such public hearing, the applicant shall make formal presentation describing the services he intends to provide. Citizens of the Village of Nashville shall be permitted to comment on the applicants proposal. Section V. CABLE TELEVISION REVIEW BOARD - A Cable Tele­ vision Review Board is hereby created which shall evaluate, monitor and review the performance and service of CATV operators. The Village Council shall act as the Review Board and shall meet as often as necessary to carry out the duties herein described. The Review Board shall have the duties of: (a) Holding public hearings on all aspects of a CATV oper­ ator’s performance at three (3) year intervals following the formal execution of a Consent Agreement; (b) When applicable, reviewing the effectiveness of an operator in insuring public access to the CATV medium; (c) Providing the'appeal and hearing mechanism for customer / complaints which are not resolved to the mutual satis­ faction of the customer or the system operator. The procedures established by the Review Board shall be con­ sistent with the operator's Consent Agreement with the Village, and shall at all times insure and preserve the full measure of due process of law; and (d) Any additional responsibilities which may from time to time be necessary to assure a CATV operator is perform­ ing consistent with the public health, safety and welfare of the citizens of the Village of Nashville. The Review Board shall have complete access to any and all records, documents or information of a CATV operator necessary to evaluate and monitor the performance of such operator and to resolve customer complaints. Section VI. EFFECTIVE DATE - This Ordinance shall take effect twenty (20) days after its publication. (b) Date: September 24, 1981 Harold Christiansen, Village President “Families” will be the The Vermontville church Adopted: September 24,1981 topic of a film seminar is located at 110 South Main. Published: Octobers, 1981 Susan M. Corkwell, planned for three successive (10-13) Effective: October 26,1981 Village Clerk Wednesday evenings at the First Congregational Church in Vermontville. The sessions will be held at 7 p.m. on October coer 14,, 21,, an and 28. Each program will last an hour. p The three-week seminar is based on material from the John Powell “Fully Alive” series. The practical insights on family life in this program help draw parents and children together so that | they can explore wgys to deepen relationships and MAKE APPOINTMENTS BY ... better meet each other’s ••• for Christmas Delivery needs and aspirations, said I Rev. David W. Schreuder, minister of the Vermontville church. 250 S. Main -Vermontvill e 126 Bridge - Portland There is no charge for this seminar which has been enthusiastically received in HOURS: 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Closed Mondays many o*ther areas of the p country. | WE USE KODAK PAPER FOR THE GOOD LOOK! w THE STUDIO FOR ALL SEASONS NOVEMBER 10th Bill Richards Studio ! 157 S. Main Street - Vermontville THE VILLAGE OF NASHVILLE COMMUNITY ANTENNA TELEVISION SYSTEM ORDINANCE 726-1340 647-6934 | �The Maple Valley News, Nashville, Tuesday, October 6, 1981 — Page 5 Vermontville Council Minutes September 3,1981 The Vermontville Village Council met in regular session Thursday, Sep­ tember 3, 1981, at 7:30 p.m. in the public library. Present: Aldrich, Fox, Hale, Trumble, Winem^n. -Absent: Lewis. President Mason called the meeting to order at 7:35 p.m. Stanley Trumble of the Trumble Agency of Ver- montville, presented a bid for the Village insurance coverage (renewal date -10­ 16-81). Current carrier is Burnham & Flower Agency of Kalamazoo. Bid figure minus Worker’s Comnsation 2. and Police Professional policy, which is duplicate coverage, Was $4,984.00. Discussion followed. Motion by Fox, supported by Hale to discontinue as of A weekly report from - s* ERNEST NASH San an. £S‘S State Representative s”*’^ '>4> Sliilu Sliil ■■M|gndiUMwi •^■Vwartinoil 'IWHBt OlfNtltehl UMM rw»frisenrfiUN» ■MteJiaMdtfaq ■riitotfMat BwajfeAdnwIi ■q>ifc«BrtkCffl«ii aBjtw’cw^s' vn-ewnw1 a»ej’iwr«w,,< nnoTtlwtaf”1 ubiIm'*P* 1' j *w*ra/iro 1 ws*»^ert 'r*"f*c ‘*w WORLD WEEK OF THE DEAF - The Michigan House of Representatives has installed a TDD, Telecommunications Device for the Deaf, in the Capitol in Lansing, in time to honor the World Week of the Deaf, part of the International Year of the Disabled. The number for the hearing impaired to call is AC (517) 373-1658, and the messages from the deaf received by the TDD will be relayed to the proper Representative. STATE BUDGET BALANCED - In the closing hours of Fiscal Year 1981, the Governor and the Legislature ham­ mered out budget cuts that resulted in a balanced budget for the year. The Michigan Constitution prohibits deficit budgettting, and because of shortfalls in revenue, at least 3 percent was cut from each agency and department budget during 1980-81. The final cuts were in the area of education and revenue sharing. Due to intensive efforts of the Republicans, the cuts to" education were reduced by 20.8 million. FOREIGN FIRMS FLOURISH - Officials of the Michigan Department of Commerce state that nearly 9,000 jobs have been created because of Michigan exports to foreign countries, and the influx of foreign businesses to Michigan. At the present time, 140 foreign firms are operating in Michigan. Last year alone, 21 companies from eight nations agreed to locate or expand operations in the Great Lakes State, and will create an additional 4,500 new jobs for Michigan workers. POTATOES A PLUS - Michigan farmers marketed more than 900 million pounds of potatoes in 1980, ranking Michigan 11th in the Nation in potato production. Four types of potatoes are grown in Michigan: Russet Burbanks for baking, Round Whites for creaming and frying; Round Reds and Long Whites are ideal for potato salads and general use, according to the Michigan Department of Agriculture. FOOTBALL, FALL AND FESTIVALS - While college and professional football seem to dominate weekend activities in Michigan, this week and next are also the best times to take the family for a drive in the country to experience Mother Nature’s most awesome work: autumn leaves. If you are in Northern Lower Michigan, stop by Charlevoix and enjoy the annual Apple Festival, October 11., • ,-. NOTICE! *■•> “* OUR SALE DATES ARE EXTENDED Fall Festival of Values Sale Continues... fill This Week LOTS OF GREAT BUYS LEFT! I 'K.dfoty Variety Store Open Friday til 8:00 p.m. 115-117 N. Main — NASHVILLE PHONE:8S2-9747 10-16-81 the the Worker’s Compensation with current^ agent and place with Michigan Municipal League, and if not a current member in the Michigan Municipal League, to so join. All ayes. Motion carried. Motion by Fox, supported by Hale to cancel the current False Arrest policy. All ayes. Motion carried. Discussion of- Casteele’s request to keep a cow at their West Main residence. Suggested review of Ord. No. 23. Police Dept, read said Ordinance and/ check facilities with Casteele’s permission. Report back at October meeting. Treasurer’s Report was read. Motion by Fox to ap­ prove Treasurer’s Report if Sewer Receiving balance is changed to $86.19, supported by Aldrich. All ayes. Motion carried. Bills were presented for approval. Motion by Fox to pay bills from the proper funds, supported by Aldrich. All ayes. Motion carried. Aldrich discussed com­ pletion of Water Tower repairs. Wawiernia told of V-blade available for $150.00. Discussion. No action taken. Motion by Wineman, supported by Fox, to form a Saving energy, topic at Vermontville Chamber meeting Randy Mock of Bio-Comp Systems, Portage, will be guest speaker at the Ver­ montville Chamber of Commerce on October 13 at 7 p.m. at the Sugar Hut Cafe. This is an all membership meeting and the public is invited. Mr. Mock will present a program on things we all can do to utilize and conserve the energy we now have, also how to use solar energy. There will be a question-answer period following the program. The dinner will be potluck, meat and beverage to be furnished by Sugar Hut Cafe. Girl Scout News: Committee to review the Sewer, Water, and Solicitor’s Ordinances. 4 ayes, 1 nay. Motion carried. Mason appointed Committee: Wineman Chair­ person, K. Marsh, (N. Gaedert, R. Wawiernia,’ and P. O’Dell. Wineman to check with business people. Motion by Wineman to go into executive session, supported by Fox. Roll call vote: Wineman - yes, Aldrich - yes, Hale - yes, Trumble yes, Fox - yes. 5 yes. Motion carried. 10:10 p.m into executive session. 11:25 p.m. returned to regular session. Clerk read Wineman’s resignation from the Police Board, effective October 1, 1981. Wineman recom­ mended Hale to replace her. Mason commended Wineman for her work on the Police Board. Trumble gave Wage Committee Report: President - $900.00, Clerk $6,000.00, Treasurer $1,800.00, Assessor - $300.00, Deputy Clerk - $1,500.00 (Water - Sewer billing) $3.35 for extra office hours, Exter person (lawnmowing) - $3.00 hourly, Transfer Station Operator - $.50 increase hourly, Council Members $20.00 per meeting, Main­ tenance Men (2) a 5 percent increase per hour. Lengthy discussion followed. Motion by Wineman to adjourn, supported by Hale. Meeting adjourned at 12:25 a.m. Bill L. Mason President Natalie Gaedert Clerk In two weeks an announcement. will be made regarding the names of new troop leaders,, meeting dates, jilace^/dndRimes’ Finding responsible troop leaders has takeh several weeks and 4those chosen will be medttfig fyF th^lirst time next week for installments of training before actual girls and meetings will be scheduled. Have patience girls, we are doing the best we can! Girl Scout Glass Shanty Also a word about our long standing community service project of collecting glass for recycling. The shanty is in the process of getting cleaned out again. Due to lack of leaders through the summer and the months of pile-up it was running over we know! Please bear with us, there will soon be room for more again. The policy regarding this project is The Syrup Assn, and Village of Vermontville have allowed the Girl Scouts to use the building for a collection point. The building (located in the alley behind the Hardware) is always open. Kinds of glass fexcepted include, mainly pop, beer, liquor, and food jars. Not exceptable is window glass, light bulbs. The colors of green, amber, and clear are excepted. These jars etc., should be reasonably clean, paper label left on are OK, but metal rings from some pop and liquor bottles must be removed. We often find all kinds of bags of cans, garbage being dropped off there, PLEASE, Nashville 6th grade football team remain unbeaten Nashville 6th graders won their fotirth game Saturday at Woodland, 20 to 6. Scoring for Nashville was Jared Carrigan and Chris Thompson. Jared scored once while Chris scored twice. Scot Lenz also ran well for Nashville but because of penalties had a touchdown called back on a pass from Bill Brenton, and also had an excellent kickoff return nullified. The defense was excellent throughout the game with fine tackling by Pat Hagon, Eric Terpening, Danny Murphy and Craig Roberts. Nashville’s next game is October 10 at Hastings. HOURS: 9 A.M. • 5:30 P.M. Monday thru Saturday 207 Main St., Nashville 852-0845 SINE-AID TYLENOL TABLETS 24’s MAPLE VALLEY LUNCH MENU Monday, Oct. 12 Mashed Potatoes and Gravy, Green Beans, Ap­ plesauce, Bread - n Butter. Tuesday, Oct. 13 Fishwich, Tarter Sauce, Cole Slaw, Peaches. Wednesday, Oct. 14 Pizza, Peas, Pears. X Thursday, Oct. 15 PeptoSpaghetti, Green Beans, Bismol Applesauce, Homemade Rolls arid Butter. Friday, Oct. 16 Hot Ham ’n Cheese, Sweet Potatoes, Fruit Uocktail. Extra-Strength $ J 69 $X0i5 9 o.b. VICKS TAMPONS . $259 PEPTO BISMOL LIQUIIDD ... 8 oz. vicks DayCare MULTI-SYMPTOM COLDS MEDICINE Our Harvest Moon ™605s NyQuil 6oz $2 29 30's Formula 44 4-H Reefers to meet: Maple Valley Beefers 4-H Club will meet Friday evening, October9,7 p.m., at the Mike Barton residence, 9628 Kinsel Hwy, Ver­ montville. Ages 9 thru 18 are eligible to join and parent participation is encouraged. Club members learn to purchase, raise, show and judge beef cattle and par­ ticipate in the annual Eaton County 4-H fair held in Charlotte. Our club leaders are Dale and Donnalee Wetzel. If you are interested in joining a 4­ H Beef Club, please call 726­ 1248 or attend our upcoming meeting. we are not “trash haulers”. The girls in the troops take turns going to the building, sort, and fill the barrels. The adults working with the troops load and transport the glass td Charlotte to Owens Ill Glass Plant on Fridays for return of cash. This money is divided and given to the troops to be used for their years activities. Many thanks to all of you that have contributed in the past and we hope to continue with this kind of “Com­ munity and Scouting” cooperation. coucx auniM VICKS DayCare $179 VICKS Formula 44 3 oz. ft OCT. 10th DULCOLAX MYLANTA SUPPOSITORIES 4's 12 oz. LIQUID qr 100 TABLETS 4 RM P [1 • �The Maple Valley News, Nashville, Tuesday, October 6, 1981 — Page 6 Vermontville Lions award tropies to slow pitch tourney winners National 4-H Week emphasizes Pathways to the Future v By Nancy Diuble Thelen Extension 4-H Youth Agent Here are the bevy of trophies awarded to teams by the Vermontville Lions team. Tournament Director Bill Mason displays the trophies. He notes that the large 45-inch first place trophy is taller than his three-yearold daughter Becky who also is in the photo. The Wrecking Crew took first-place in the slow pitch tournament, sponsored by the Vermontville Lions Club. Bobby Vance (front row, right) was named the most valuable player in the tourney. (photos supplied by Bill Mason) “4-H — Pathways To The Future” is the theme being used to observe National 4-H Week, October 4-10. The theme reflects the basic mission of 4-H — to help youth become self-directing, self-directing productive and contributing members of society. Through “learn-by-doing” educational projects and activities, 4-H prepares young people to select and follow pathways for success in career development and the world of work. 4-H pathways lead young people and their volunteer leaders to increased understanding, appreciation and service to people of the community, nation and the world. In 4-H, members are en­ couraged to seek individual growth and accomplishment, express their creativity, accept social responsibility and promote family involvement.. 4-H, American’s largest out-of-school program for boys and girls, is the youth program of the Cooperative Extension Service of the State Land-Grant Univer- Barry-Eaton District Health Department Calendar of Events Members of the Shiels Tavern team captured fourth place. Ten teams participated in the Vermontville Lions Club’s first Softball Slow Pitch Tournament. A Lansing team from Fisher Body, known as the Wrecking Crew” took apart the other competiting teams and emerged as first place champions. The Wrecking Crew came out of the losers’ bracket in the double elimination tournament to take winning honors, said Lion Bill Mason who served as tournament director. Mason said the Lions club purchased and awarded trophies to the first through fourth > place winning sponsors; first and second place trophies to individuals and a plaque to the most valuable player. Awarded the MVP honor was Bobby Vance, short stop for the Wrecking Crew. Taking second place in the tourney was a team called Visit my Renk test plot and see for yourself that... Renk means results My test plot is located at: Winchel Chiropractic team captured third place. No photo was available of the second place winners. Athletic Village. “Athletic Village” from the Greenville area. Winchel Chiropractic from Greenville took third and Shiels Tavern of Hub­ bardston finished fourth. Other teams who par­ ticipated in the two-day event were the Carpenter’s Den, Al’s Carry Out, the Rebels (Ron and Denny Carpenter’s team) of Ver­ montville, the Really Rottens of Nashville, the Black Sheep of Oldsmobile in Lansing, and Fifelds of Leslie. The Vermontville Lions are planning to sponsor another tournament next year. EUCHRE NIGHT will now be starting at... Rod's Maple Leaf EVERY WEDNESDAY ... at 7:30 P.M. ROTO-MOLDED POLYETHYLENE FlfaiWViOW SEPTIC TANK SEE US FOR YOUR SEWER PIPE AND DRAIN TILE See us for your SEWER PIPE and DRAIN TILE Corner of North Ionia & Gresham Road CITIZENS ELEVATOR 870 S. Main, Vermontville Phone 726-0514 4” DRAIN PIPE *29 4” DUAL WALL PIPE *42 ft. ft. ft. Barry Office: 110 W. Center St. Tues., Oct. 6Medicaid Screening, 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.; Family Planning, 11:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. and 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. Wed., Oct. 7 - W.I.C., 8:30 a.m. -- 4:30 p.m.; Family Planning, 11:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. Charlotte Office: Tues., Oct. 6 - W.I.C., 110 N. Cochran, 8 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.. Wed., Oct. 7 Medicaid Screening, 110 N. Cochran, 8 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.; Im­ munization Clinic, 528 Beech St., 8:30-11 a.m. and 1-4 p.m. Thurs., Oct. 8 Family Planning, 110 N. Cochran, 11 a.m. - 4 p.m.; W.I.C., 110 N. Cochran, 8 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. Fri., Oct. 9 - W.I.C., 110 N. Cochran, 8 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. FLU VACCINE AVAILABLE Barry-Eaton District Health Department, 110 W. Center St., Hastings. Star­ ting Monday, October 5. Hours: 9-11:30 a.m. and 1-4 p.m. Fee: $3.00. Limited supply — first come, first serve basis. Barry-Eaton District Health Department, 528 Beech Street, Charlotte, MI. Starting Wednesday, Oc­ tober 7. Hours: 8:30-11 a.m. and 1-4 p.m. Fee: $3.00. Limited supply — first come, first serve basis. sides, and the U.S. Depart­ ment of Agriculture. 4-H offers young people from 9 to 19 a chance to learn by doing in a wide variety of projects, ranging from agriculture to electric energy and personal appearance to wood science. 4-H is open to everyone. Volunteering to be a 4-H V leader provides many opportunities for teens and adults to share skills and help kids. Do you know what Roy Rogers,, Don Meredith, Johnny Carson, Charley Pride and Steve Cauthen have in common? They are the 40,000,000 among Americans from all walks of life who have been 4-H members. In Eaton County ap­ proximately ^1250 young people are enrolled in 4-H. There are over 350 adult volunteer leaders and 70 teen leaders working through 67 local clubs. During 1981, over 1100 Eaton County members participated in arts, crafts and hobby project areas; 825 had animal projects; 293 were in the personal ap390 pearance project; participated in the foods project; and 190 learned more about horticulture and floriculture projects. Members enrolled in a total of 80 different project areas. Many of the 4-H clubs in Eaton County are presently reorganizing and planning for the 1982 4-H year. You can join 4-H or become a volunteer leader by con­ tacting a local leader , or the Cooperative Extension Office at 543-2310 or 645-2351. Several interested youth, along with an adult or two, may also start a new club. For all your INSURANCE NEEDS See or Call... TERESA JONES TRUMBLE AGENCY ^4uto-Owners Insurance Vermontville Ph. 517-726-0634 or 726-0580 NOTICE of Public Hearing The public is invited to attend a public hearing on a proposed junk yard and junk vehicle ordinance for the Village of Nashville. Public hearing will be held ... 4” SEWER PIPE *..81 “MAPLE VALLEY CONCRETE PRODUCTS! THURSDAY, OCTOBER 8,1981 (517) 852-1900 Q ... The Community Center in Nashville. South side of Nashville on M-66. at...7;00 P.M. SUSAN M. CORKWELL, VILLAGE CLERK �The Maple Valley News, Nashville. Tuesday, October 6. 1981 — Page CLASS OFFERED ON SELF-PROTECTION By Margaret Ann Ross Extension Home Economist A class on “Self Protection Against Rape” will be held on Tuesday, October 13th, at 7:30 p.m. in the Employees Lounge of the new County Governmental Complex, 1045 Independent Blvd., Charlotte. Eaton County Sheriff’s Department Deputy Don Stockenauer. will use a film “Rape-Victim or Victor” and literature including ‘What Every Woman Should Know About Self Protec­ tion.” The meeting, open to all without charge, without charge, is is cosponsored by the Extension Family Living program and Eaton Extension Homemakers. Refreshments will be served by the Watson Well Wishers Study Group. Subscribe to the HASTINGS BANNER Call 948-8051 �The Maple Valley News, Nashville, Tuesday, October 6, 1981 — Page 8 Maple Valley JV's down Carson City Crystal Sports Vermontville Little League The junior varsity game for Thursday was called off duitey t’so tfhieeldfl. oTodhiengg oafm Cearwsoans C picked up third victory,:; Saturday, October 3, the 7th and 8th graders traveled to Lake Odessa and picked up their third victory. Score: 30-0. T.R. Myers ran 90 yards for their first touchdown. He also ran for a 60-yard kick return for a touchdown. Glenn Ewing also scored a touchdown. T.R. Myers threw a 10-yard pass to Scott Carpenter for the final touchdown. T.R. Myers, Robbie Trowbridge and Sherman Reid had *3 tackles. Scott Carpenter had 4, Doug Dickinson had S, Matt Colemon had 7, Martin Smith had 8, Glenn Ewing had 9. Scott Flower was busy with 16 tackles. Good going, Scott. T.R. Myers ran for a total of 107 yards and passed for a total of 30. He scored an extra point and got a fumble recovery. Doug Dickinson ran for a total of46 yards and ran 20 yards on kick return. He scored an extra point and made an interception. Glenn Ewing ran 19 yards and gained 17 yards on passes. Scott Flower ran 44 yards and gained 4 yards for kick return. He also had a fumble recovery. Scott Carpenter caught passes for a total of 30 yards. Tai Gearhart gained 33 yards. Michell Collier, Darin Sargent, and Martin Smith had a fumble recovery each. Scott Villanueva scored an extra point. Other players were Mark Martin, Tim Imes, Robert Myers, Troy Collier, Dan Snowden, Chris Tyler and Jamie Grinage. Maple Valley golf team defeats Saranac The golf team defeated Saranac at Mulberry Fore last Monday, the final score was 194 to 199. Maple Valley was led by Eric Wolff with a fine 44. Rich Elliston shot a 48 for second place. Greg Lenz and Jeff Hamilton 7* 7* 4*7**7SU 1* *7-*4 7*St *74* *7*4 7**>L 7**1 *T» *J» 1* rounded out the scoring with si’s. This week will be very busy with Portland Monday, Pennfield and Middleville Tuesday, Carson City Wednesday and the league meet on Thursday. *T& *T1* *T'4' 'L' *T 4*^ *T*4 *T4* 74** 7*-*4 7*4* -*-*71 '**17 s•*7i' s*i s*i JARI COLLINS * rescheduled for Saturday afternoon with the field still being quite soft hnd slippery. The first half was a rather dull and sluggish game with neither team scoring. The second half both teams played inspired football and were determined to win a football game. Maple Valley took the second half kick off and drove 67 yards and running eight minutes off the clock to take a 6-0 lead in the third quarter. The touchdown was scored on a one yard run by Chris Barton. The key to the win was the Marty Martin, Robert offensive line especially the Browne, Gary Reid and blocking of Dale Montague, Chris Barton. Robbie Franks, Rob Maple Valley had 200 Barrette, Julius Maurer and yards rushing and 2 yards Pat Resseguie. After Maple passing in the game. The Valley scored, Carson City leading rushers were Chris ,scored and tied the score 6-6 Barton 23 carries for 95 with 10 minutes to go in the yards and Marty Martin 21 game. The extra point pass carries for 69 yards. Chris was batted away by Ryan Barton played his best junior Trowbridge. varsity football game of the Maple Valley scored with season. about 3 minutes to play on a The junior varsity do^s not two yard run by Ch?is Barton have a game this week due to and making the final score Montabella conceiting all Maple Valley 12 Carson City sports. They play Saranac at 6. home, at 5:30 p.m. on Oc­ Playing outstanding tober 15. Their record is now defensive games for Maple 4 wins and 0 losses. Valley were Dale Montague, * THE HAIR LOOM • * 101 N. Main St., Woodland * | Tuesdays and Thursdays * 10 a.m. to ? | Styling for the whole family ... 367-4528 ***************************** Joan and Homer Winegar^ ASSOC. 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Lot borders Thornapple River. $21,000 {contract terms) or $17,000 CASH .IMMEDIATE POSSESSION. — FARMS — 72 ACRES: Vermontville, with large home and buildings (possible contractt)...................... $86,000. 60 ACRES: Nashville, with 8 year old home and 36 x 40 bam. $68,500. IMMEDIATE POSSESSION. PHONE: 726-0223 ... EVENINGS Saturday, October 3, Nashville 4th and 5th grade football team played Woodland to a 0 to (1 tie. Both teams had opportunities to score. Nashville threatened in the first half when Scott Tobias advanced the ball deep into Woodland territory on an end sweep, but Nash­ ville was unable to score. The second half belonged to-Woodland as they mar­ ched deep into Nashville territory until Nashville’s defense led by Sean Bitgood, Tom Wood, Robbie Loy, Jeff Purchis and Cleon Brown stiffened. The next game for Nashville will be October 10 at Hastings. New Books at Putnam Library... THE LORD GOD MADE THEM ALL by James Herriot. The fourth book in the series of the biographical experiences of the country veterinarian of England. Given in memory of Pearl K. Hartshorn by Nelissa Showalter, LaDuska Sheldon, Janet Kellogg and Ruth Brown. TEACH YOUR BABY by Dr. Genevieve Painter. A program of simple daily activities for infants and small children. THE COMPLETE GUIDE TO PREPARING BABY FOODS AT HOME by Sue Castle. THE YEAR OF THE CHILD by Marian Engel. A humorous and moving novel, set in Toronto. THE TIGER’S WOMAN by Celeste DeBlasis. A magnificent saga of the Pacific Northwest in the years following the Civil War. NATIONAL GEOGRAPHIC PICTURE ATLAS OF OUR UNIVERSE. The text, photographs, paintings and maps explore the history of astronomy, the solar system, the universe and new space discoveries. New books for juniors are: THE MYSTERIOUS UNIVERSE, WAR VEHICLES, BUT- TERFLIES ARE BEAUTIFUL, OWLS: HUNTERS OF THE NIGHT, THE BIOGRAPHY OF A HONEYBEE, GRASSHOPPERS, STRANGE PARTNERS, BATS: THE NIGHT FLIERS, RODENTS AND RABBITS, and CAREERS IN CONSERVATION. Also added are twenty-four books by Stephen Cosgrove. These are delightful books with a moral, published by Creative Education, Inc. The Friends of Putnam library have again presented the library with periodicals ... formerly from NANCY'S is now working at... * Nashville 4th & 5th grade football team tie Woodland subscriptions. Titles for the coming year are CO-D, CONSUMER REPORTS, HEALTH, HUDSON HOME, NATIONAL GEOGRAPHIC, SCIENCE DIGEST, SCIENCE NEWS, Mc­ CALLS, MOTOR TREND, PSYCHOLOGY, and NEWSWEEK. PROFESSIONAL BUSINESS DIRECTORY LIMESTONE & MARL (Delivered and Spread) CRANEWORK ■ Drainage Ditches • Farm Ponds DARRELL HAMILTON RL 3, NASHVILLE PH. 852-9691 Wolpe representative to visit area Oct. 13 Congressman Howard Wolpe announced that a representative of his staff will be holding office hours in the area on Tuesday, Oc­ tober 13. The office hours are part of Wolpe’s Community Service Outreach Program in which members of his staff travel regularly throughout the Third District to meet with area residents. The program was set up by Wolpe as a means of increasing com­ munication with hiss constituents and making the resources that a Congressional office has to offer more available to in­ dividuals and communities. People who are experiencing a problem with the federal government or who would like to share their opinions It’s easy to see that fuel and concerns about current dollars can be saved by issues are encouraged to reducing infiltration through stop by. The schedule for the Oc­ caulking and weatherstripping. For free in­ tober 13 service hours is: 10 formation on how to caulk 10:30, Nashville, Village and weatherstrip, contact Hall; 1-2, Hastings, City 3:30, the Extension office, 126 N. Hall; and 2:30 Bostwick Street, Charlotte, Freeport, Freeport Restaurant. 543-2310 or 645-2351. Caulking and weatherstripping pay for themselves By Allen P. Krizek County Extension Director Do you leave the windows in your home open all winter long? Of course not, but unfilled gaps and cracks in the foundation, around windows and doors, vents, and so on, may let cold air in the same as leaving a win­ dow Open. According to the Eaton County Cooperative Ex­ tension Service, cold air that enters your home through cracks and openings (in­ filtration) can be easily sealed out by caulking and weatherstripping. The money you spend on caulking and weather­ stripping is generally recovered in one heating season or less. Jn poorly sealed homes, infiltration may result in 3 to 5 air changes in an hour. This means that cold outside air is exchanged with warm air in your home 3 to 5 times every hour. All this cold air then needs to be heated to room temperature. In an average house the air changes may be IVz to 3 times per hour. A well sealed home will have only Vz to 1 air change per hour. ’ FOR PROFESSIONAL INSURANCE PLANNING Call... THE HECKER AGENCY 225 N. MAIN - NASHVILLE PHONE 852-9680 VERMONTVILLE VILLAGE COUNCIL MEETINGS 1st 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!! Reasonable Fees!! (517)852-9564 -- NASHVILLE -­ Ask for Don! I CLASSES BEGINNING at Curtis Craft Center 205 S. MAIN — NASHVILLE BEGINNING TOLE... $18.00... 6:45 p.m. Starting ... Tuesday, Oct. 13 - Nov. 17. CANVASS - Large & Small - Class Choice Afternoon class ... October 14 ... 12:30 P.M. SJPSJHrn i SAT., OCT. 17 • Floral SAMTa.,h NlinOgV. 79-3C0a okem Ha-t 2e PRomse ... , . . C.DTiSnAT I Bring o sock lunch ... $6.00 SAT., OCT. 31 ■ Thanksgiving Welcome a/so ... Forming KNITTING, CROCHETING & NEEDLEPOINT CLASSES sign up now ... Phone 852-9338 �The Maple Valley News. Nashville, Tuesday. October 6, 1981 — Page 9 Vermontville news By Esther Shepard 'WI s s s& X &'J %§ §s %.**JvJ J%vJ £s£ s£} sis? ss iS iS^ S SS S SS Cfli».. ''UAnllDt'r JWAi 'm«i Kfito USB *• ta'u. nm WilHtltl 'Ms CWliW C 'hatjtOti 'W«i Nwumj IlBW <s. KMtlS feppi U. fljtJI iSMlUMU Mjm Minim lit OF bl i h bi In bit lo it ■ife. nwiui MW miniim WJ Mito flirt!] w iefcH to wsild Nl'l OK® ■({IBIS tonal SIlMW io lie Of sis: It- lisulx^ ffiBSW iHialhW Funeral services for Mrs. Ernest (Gola) Rasey, 92, will be today, Tuesday, October 6, at 1:30 p.m. at the Kilpatrick Church. October 17 will be the Congregational Church Harvest Festival Supper, z Joan Dell from Hamilton, Ohio has been at “the Bylingtons” and also there for celebrating of Mr. and Mrs. Philip Bylington’s 34th wedding anniversary, with Joe and Jennifer. Ross and Debie Furlong from Little Creek, Virginia arrived Thursday at the home ofher parents, Mr. and Mrs. Brand, for the wedding of his sister, Linda Furlong. Saturday, Debra and Randy Vandiver from Holt, sisters Teresa Furlong of Lansing and Cindy Grant and daughter Joheather from Charlotte came for their Aunt Esther Shepard and Ross and Debie Furlong picked up their Uncle Phillip LaFleur for the wedding of Linda Furlong and Ron Hannink at the Pines in Yankee Springs, Recreational Area, Hastings. The L.C.A. L.C.A.’ of the Congregational Church will meet Wednesday, October 7 in the Griswold room at 11 a.m. Mrs. Virginia Cox from Houston, Texas will return home Wednesday. Phillip LaFleur and Aunt Esther Shepard went to the Grants, Randy, Cindy, Joeheather and Leslie .Sue, for Sunday dinner. Also present were Ross and Debie Furlong. Mrs. Julie Edger of Hastings visited Miss Esther Shepard Wednesday af­ ternoon and from Julie Sheldon’s fine book I was lucky to find “A Souvenir of the 35th Michigan Volunteer Infantry”, a 70-page, by Belle Kanaris Maniates, 1898. It tells of the formation, when the President’s second call, May 25, 1898, Michigan was requested to furnish one regiment of Infantry. Col. E. M. Irish was to select the companies. The National Guard had left the state with the other four regiments. Found on page 55 — Com­ pany K came from Eaton, W Mrs. Katherine Snider of Vermontville has returned home after spending three weeks in Nacogdoches, Texas caring for her daughter, Mrs.v Phyllis DeWitt, w who has been very ill. She also spent two days with her son, Clifford Snider, Jr. at Little Rock, Ark. AitaW September 24,1981 The Vermontville Township Board met in regular session at 8:00 p.m. in the Fire Barn Office. President: Frith, Thrun, Baker, Sampson and Pember. Visitors: Carl Thrun, Gordon Webb, Jim Faust, Rod Harmon, James Couling and Mike Prescott. Frith called the meeting to order with the pledge to the flag. The minutes of August 27, 1981'were read and ap­ proved. Area Obituary: Golah Mae Rasey NASHVILLE — Mrs. Golah Mae Rasey, 92, of Bayne Road, died Sunday, October 4,1981, at Provincial House in Hastings. She was born September 14, 1889 in Nashville, the daughter of A. Nelson and Nellie (Young) Appelman. She was a member of the Kilpatrick United Brethren Church and Womens Missionary Society. Mrs. Rasey is survived by her children, Nelson and Ernest Rasey of Nashville, Mrs. Tom (Sue) Sprague of Woodland, Maurice Teeple of Cadillac, Mrs. Gene (Geneva) Howell of Hastings, and Von Rasey of Nashville; twelve grand­ children, twenty-two great­ grandchildren, and one great-great-grandchild. Funeral services will be held at 1:30 p.m. Tuesday, October 6, from the Kilpatrick United Brethren Church with Rev. George Speas and Mr. Dennis Rasey officiating. Burial will be in Lakeview Cemetery, Nashville. Arrangements are by the Vogt Funeral Home of Nashville. Buyer’s Banquet planned for Oct. 10 Maple Valley Athletic Boosters BINGO MAPLE VALLEY HIGH SCHOOL CAFETERIA THURSDAYS... 7:00 p.m. Early Birds ... 6:30 p.m. Auto Service CENTER .0111- J:», Barry and Calhoun counties and comprises of men fine in its physique and drill, this was the first company to muster in with full quota. Capt. Richard S. Lockton of Marshall, a lawyer and with four years in the far west as a surveyor. First Lt. Clark O. Fountain of Grand Rapids; 2nd Lt Guy M. Rowley of Charlotte, a member of the firm of Rowley and Rowley, In­ surance agents - Roster - Q. M. Sergeant - nashville, Edwin D. Mallory; Serg. Lew J. Groak of Charlotte; Corporal William H. Ryan of Kalamo- Corporals, Elton L. Howe and Cartey F'. Cushing, both of Charlotte. Privates: Vermontville BruceD. Knowles; Nashville - Charles H Harford, name from Hastings it’s also Alonzo J. Bishop, Jr. Detachment Unassigned. Privates, Lyle A. Williams, Nashville. There were 23 band members but only two names. Statistics, number mustered 1,326; 58 married men, 158 foreign born, 5 couldn’t write, 240 farmers, lawyers and doctors, 20 school teachers, 21 average age 24% yr.; height average 5-8 the muster of (he 34th gave more information than the other regiments as descriptions, family history, etc. Vermontville Township Board Meeting: • • • • QUALITY WORKMANSHIP TRANSMISSION REPAIRS BODY & BUMP SERVICE WHEEL ALIGNMENT & BALANCING • TUNE-UPS & MUFFLERS • MAJOR OVERHAULS • BRAKES Trowbridge Service 130 S. Main St., VermontvPe - Ph. 726-0569 The 1981 Eaton County 4-H Junior Livestock Association “Buyer’s Appreciation Banquet” will be held on Saturday, October 10, at 7:30 p.m., at the 4-H Building on the Charlotte fairgrounds. The program will be con­ ducted by 4-H members and will be followed by a dance. The annual banquet is designed to honor and thank all the businesses and in­ dividuals who supported the 4-H and FFA members by purchasing live and carcass animals at the Eaton County 4-H Fair. For more informaiton on the banquet or the 4-H livestock program, contact Nancy Diuble Thelen, Eaton County 4-H Youth Agent at 543-2310 or 645-2351. Horse Bowl demo planned for Oct. 8 The 4-H Horse Bowl Program will be featured at the October 8th meeting of the Eaton County 4-H Horse Development Committee. The meeting will begin at 7:30 p.m. at Kardel Hall on the Charlotte fairgrounds. Anyone interested in learning about the horse bowl, what it involves, and how it works, is invited to the program. For more in­ formation on the 4-H horse program, contact Nancy Diuble Thelen, Eaton County 4-H Youth Agent at 543-2310 or 645-2351. Treasurers Report $84,033.71 Treasurers Bills........ 743.16 Clerks Bills.................. 587.32 Sampson moved to ap­ prove and pay these bills from the proper funds. Supported by Pember. Roll call vote revealed all ayes. Pember moved to pay the advertising for the bids on the monitoring system from the fire fund, i Sampson supported. The clerk opened the one received sealed bid which was from Motorola, their proposed system is $9,959.00. Sampson moved to-accept the Motorola bid with the stipulation that the Township have written agreements with Eaton County Sheriffs Department to monitor the system and the Village of Vermontville continue to pay the cost ofwhat it would bei f the phone system was kept. Supported by Baker. Roll call vote revealed all ayes. Pember made a motion to spot gravel on Nashville Hwy., Scipio Hwy.,- Arbor Rd., and gravel one mile on Shaytown Rd., between Gresham Hwy. and Ver­ montville Hwy. Thrum supported. Roll call vote revealed all dyes. Carried. Thrun moved to adjourn. Pember supported. Time 11:00 p.m. Janice Baker Township Clerk Hunters can expect to see lots of deer this year by Allen Krizek, County Extension Director • Deer hunters can expect to seea lotofdeer this fall. Two mild winters in a row, plus excellent deer Jiabitat in many' areas of the state, have produced a very large deer herd. According to Glenn Dudderar, Extension wildlife specialist for the Eaton County Cooperative Extension Service, the total number of deer in Michigan is the largest in recent years. Based on their estimates of herd size and composition, Department of Natural Resources wildlife biologists expect this year’s deer harvest to be the largest ever. “The mild to moderate winter of 1979-80 gives us a good production of fawns that spring,” Dudderar points out. “Pregnant does were able to forage freely in many areas last winter, enabling them to produce many strong, healthy fawns last spring. As a result, there are a lot of deer around.” Many permits for an­ tlerless deer are being issued in almost all of the southern half of the lower peninsula, in most portions of northern lower Michigan and in Menominee County in the Upper Peninsula. Hunters going into much of northern lower Michigan and the U.P. may see a lot of deer, many with nice sets of antlers. Also, because of the good fawn production in the spring of 1980, there should be a lot of two-to four-point bucks ((““spikes spikes”” or “forkhorns”) available for hosting a hunter's choice harvest this year. season again this year. “DNR wildlife biologists, There hunting is likely to be farmers and I are hoping for pretty good. a large harvest of deer,” Of course, all those Dudderar says. “In many predictions assume the same areas, the herd is just too number of hunters as last large — the deer are causing year, and good weather problems. If the size of the ^during the hunting season. herd is not reduced, deer An early snow storm or could die in great numbers hunter dissatisfaction with from starvation if the the new license system, coming winter is severe.” could mean fewer deer • “DNR wildlife biologists harvested. are uneasy, though,” Dudderar urges hunters Dudderar notes. “If they who want to try their luck in recommend a large hunter’s southern Michigan this year choice permit quota and to begin asking landowners there is a severe winter, they now for permission to hunt will have prevented mass their woods and fields. Ask starvation, but, the fawn even if the land is posted, he production will be reduced suggests. and the biologists will be “About 60 percent of blamed for the smaller herd owners of posted land will next fall. If the winter is allow hunting if you ask mild, fawn production will be politely ahead of time,” he high and the biologists will says. “A lot of landowners be blamed for the large herd have suffered deer damage the following summer and and welcome responsible fall. Small hunter’s choice hunters on their property?’ quotas guarantee either mass starvation or even larger herds next year, depending on the winter. There’s no way they can satisfy the uninformed hunter or farmers.” All Eaton County 4-H Last year, deer hunting in families and friends are the southern lower peninsula invited to the October 4-H should be as good or better Family Roller Skating than usual. In the northern Evening. The skate will be lower peninsula, success will held on Thursday, October be very high in some areas, 15, at *Adams Skating especially for hunters with a Center, 1069 Lansing Rd., hunter’s choice permit Charlotte, from 6:30 - 9:30 In most of the Upper p.m. Peninsula, the harvest will Future skating nights for probably be about the same the 1981-82 club year, will be or slightly larger than last the third Thursday of each year’s. The exception is month. The cost is $1.50 with Menominee County, which is skates, $2.25 without skates. 4-H Family Skate planned We don't have a famous name... so we HAVE to do a better job. Soft is only PART...of our story. HASTINGS JX Witer ( ERTIF ED DEALER WATER CONDITIONING A/-s-s-o-c-i-a--t-io- n- MEM—BE-R- Problem Water Specialists (616) 945-3949 629 S. Michigan Ave. Hastings, Mi. �The Maple Valley News, Nashville, Tuesday, October 6, 1981 — Page 10 Marilyn Anne Hicks and Daniel Wyant, wed in New Mexico Mr. and Mrs. Bryan Hicks of Albuquerque, New Mexico and Mr. and Mrs. Gene Wyant of Riverton, Wyoming, formerly of Nash­ ville, wish to announce the marriage of their children, Marilyn Anne Hicks and Daniel Gene Wyant. The wedding was held June 10 at the University of New Mexico Chapel in a beautiful candlelight double ring ceremony. The reception was held in the beautiful rose garden beside the pool at the bride’s parents’ home. Marilyn graduated from the Unversity of New Mexico College of Nursing in May. She received her nursing pin on May 15 at their pinning ceremony held at the Heights Cumberland Presbyterian Church in Albuquerque. Dan received his masters degree in secondary education this summer at the University of New Mexico in Albuquerque^ They are at home now at Tohatchi, New Mexico on the Navajo Indian Reservation where Dan is a teacher of remedial reading. Bonnie and Gene Wyant joined their family at Albuquerque, New Mexico for the wedding and, hosted the rehearsal dinner at the Belle Vista restaurant. Those attending the wedding from here were Jill Wyant, Jack Wyant, Kathy Kirby, Mr. and Mrs. Brad Wyant and son of Climax, David Carrigan, and Darwin Foster of Vermontville, who served as Dan’s best man. Mr. and Mrs. Dan Wyant spent their summer vacation with his parents, Gene and Bonnie Wyant of Riverton, Wy. W COUPON Loraine Pennock weds 10% OFF any WOOD STOVE ] Charles Curtis, August 8 (excluding sale items) Timberline • Defiance • Jensen TIMBER TRAILS ENERGIES, INC. 1600 S. Hanover, Hastings - Ph. 948-2848 OPEN: Tues., Wed. & Thurs. 10:30 to5 Friday 10:30 to 8 and Saturday 10 to 3 COUPON EXPIRES SATURDAY^ NOVEMBER 14. Mvl Loraine Pennock and Charles Curtiss exchanged wedding vows August 8, at the Trinity United Methodist Church in Lapeer. The double ring ceremony was officiated by the Reverend James Timmons. Loraine is the daughter of ^Barney's Pit Stop4^ ** — UNDER NEVy MANAGEMENT — 107 E. Main, Nashville Phone 852-9894 ----------- FANTASTIC------------ JIMMY FROST — COUNTRY MUSIC — Back by Popular Demand ... Thurs., Fri. & Sat, Oct. 8,9 & 10 BEER - LIQUOR - WINE - FOOD HOURS: Monday thru Saturday 10 a.m. to 2 a.m. Sunday Noon to ? HAPPY HOUR... 3 to 6 P.M. Wayne and Marian Pennock of Nashville, Michigan. Maid of honor was Elaine Manby, sister of the bride, of Battle Creek. Bridesmaids were Stock, Tawnya daughter of the groom, of Davison, Shelly Jahn of Columbus, Ohio. Bestman was Bruce Edwards of Plymouth. Groomsmen were Earl Boyden of Lapeer, Dennis Banks of Davison. Ushers were Brian Pennock of Ionia, brother of the bride, and Doug Pettit of Lapeer. Ringbearer and flowergirl were Bobby and Terrie Jarvis, niece and nephew of the groom, of Ortonville. Music for the wedding was performed on the guitar by David and his.sister, Ann Stock. The reception was held at the American Legion Hall following the wedding. After a honeymoon to the Upper Peninsula the couple now resides in Lapeer. Loranie is a juvenile court worker for the Lapeer County Probate Court and Charles is a patrolman for the Lapeer City Police Department. 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 k SPECIALTY 726-0088 fWkr WE'VE GOT THE ABILITY, THE EXPERIENCE AND THE EQUIPMENT TO SERVE YOU BESTI VERMONTVILLE, MICHIGAN ®ani Kit... with most PARTY STORE .. 637 N. Main, Nashville Can be constructed in Oscar Mayer New... ideas about their mutual concern: the children. The evening started with a PTO business meeting in Maplewood’s all-purpose room. Following that, the students led their parents to individual classrooms to introduce them to their teachers, show where they are seated during school, and point out special displays designed for the Open House event. STATE LICENSE NO. 1612 BIG GEORGE’S ALL BEEF FRANKS (Maple Valley News photos by Susan Hinckley) Traffic was heavy outside Maplewood Elementary School in Vermontville last Tuesday evening as parents and children flocked to the annual PTO Open House. Youngsters eagerly led Moms and Dads into the school building to proudly show them their classrooms and other facilities. The Open House gave parents and teachers a chance to become, better acquainted and to exchange 6459 ALLEGAN RD. Come meet Denny and BarneyI! Specials from Steve and Pat Bowen and son, Steve, Jr., 9, admire artwork in the first grade classroom where 6-year-old Matt Bowen, pointing at display, is enrolled. 8’ox8’°urs Including ail trim, shingles and drip edge. 7$116”9 .. 50-LBS. Potatoes $e 99 JUSt ... W ,nq00 . HUNTING LICENSES .. and all the Supplies $29936 Others starting at... *197°® | HOMETOWN t YOUR FULL SERVICE | £ LUMBER YARQ PELIVERING-PLANNING-ESTIMATING-SAVING Call and Compare...852-O882 j^ln Nashville -1 block East on the tracks Sx/0..., $ i?39°° 8 o x 12 .. ,? 379oo �The Maple Valley News, Nashville, Tuesday, October 6, 1981 — Page 11 Maple Valley wins homecoming game The Maple Valley varsity Morawski caught me extra football team beat Carson point pass to put the Lions up City in the annual 16-0 in the first quarter. homecoming game last Late in the first half, Friday 22-6. This makes the Maple Valley got its final seventh straight year in touchdown oh a 15 yard run which Maple Valley has won by Tom Brooke who finished its homecoming game. the night with 150 yards The game got started on rushing. Tony Reid also ran the right foot when Maple well for Maple Valley, Valley’s defense, forced finishing with 78 yards on 14 Carson City to punt after carries. Tony Dunkelburger three plays. The Lion offense caught three passes for 31 then marched 49 yards in yards to raise his season five plays to score a touch­ total to 17 receptions. down when Tom Brooke Maple Valley’s defense raced the final 26 yards. Tom played an excellent football then scored the extra point game limiting Carson City to for an 8-0 Lion lead. zero first downs in the first On Maple Valley’s next half. In fact, Carson City had possession the offense minus 59 yards on the ground moved 70 yards in 11 plays to and only 86 yards passing on score with Walt Maurer 32 attempts for a total of­ sneaking the final yard. Don fense of 27 yards for the night. Carson City’s one touchdown drive went 54 yards late in the game and was aided by 30 yards in Maple Valley penalties. For the night Carson City had one penalty for five yards while Maple Valley had 12 penalties for 110 yards. Maple Valley’s defense was led by Jeff Christensen’s seven tackles and three assists; Jim Yosts four tackles - three assists; and Randy Joostbern’s five tackles. The entire starting defense'played exceptionally well. Next week’s game is with Decatur who is replacing Montabella on the schedule. The game will be played at home. Game time is 7:00 Mobil POP SHOP Pau hoto) WANT ADS :: ■ Asii Eololte|ta miWL »■ ! rhMIwl 101$ in $ i i w BfllOSfflB11 lauiMiw Jgg-J WANTED: Van passenger seat. Beige and-or brown, in good condition. Ph. 726-1114. (tfn) CARD OF THANKS The family of Hollis B. McIntyre wishes to thank Dr. Thomas Myers, Rev. Putnam, the pallbearers, Nashville Masonic Lodge No. 255, Vogt Funeral Home, the Chit-Chat Club, Carl’s Supermarket, and the many friends and neighbors who have been so kind and thoughtful. Thanks for the beautiful floral offerings, the food, cards, and a special thanks to those who gave to the American Cancer Society. Laura McIntyre Louise Pearson Lee Pearson • Lynne Pearson Mrs. Harold (Frances) Jones CARD OF THANKS I would like to thank everyone who voted for me for Harvest Festival Queen. A big thank you to Don and Jeanette Joseph, ipy sponsors, my mom and dad, friends and relatives for all they did for me. It was great fun and I really bnjoyed it. Thank you again. Lori Decker NASHVILLE ... Corner f M-79 and M-66 Special thanks tO Tony Dunkelberger (80) tries to escape in football SEPTIC TANK CLEANING: Approved by Michigan Department of Health. Call Menzo Howe, Charlotte. Phone 543-0173. (tfn) HOURS: Monday thru Friday 7 a.m. to 10 p.m. Saturday 8 a.m. to 10 p.m., Sunday 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. wift of Vermontville The Nashville football teams traveled to their away game together as they were lent the use of Mr. Swift’s fine bus. Thank you! Also thanks to John Bitgood for driving. SWIMMING POOLS: Best Maple Valley Schools deal in the county and for doschedule budget it-yourselfers the easiest to hearing oct. 12th install. Financing now available. Acoma. Inc., 1­ The public hearing on the 616-963-0433. (4-21N) proposed general fund operating budget for the A HIGH PROFITABLE and Maple Valley Schools for the beautiful Jean and Sport- 1981-82 school year will be swear shop of your own. held at the regular meeting $12,500 to $16,500 includes of the board of education, inventory, fixtures, in-shop Monday, October 12. training, one paid airfare to The meeting will be held in Apparel Center and more. more. the school administration Over 100 nationally known building beginning at 7 p.m. brands such as Levi, Lee, Copies of the proposed Chic, Calvin Klein, Jor- budget will be available. dache, Zena. Call Pacesetter Fashions, Inc. 1-501-568-5125 or 568-5145. on SWIMMING BABYSITTING WANTED: In my Nashville home, ex­ R IN THE cellent care, Ph. 852-1528. To help our customers make ends meet, we have on SALE... Pepsi,11"1 8 Pack % liter *t J4 7Q A APARTMENT FOR RENT: $200, plus deposit. No children or pets allowed. 517­ 852-9154, Nashville or 517-726­ 0225, Vermontville. 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OCT. 12th To . . . 852-9275 enroll, call FEE INSTRUCTOR PLACE TIME MVHS Mead-O-Acres 6:00-6:50 pm 1:00-3:00 pm 16.00 Bissell Godfry MVHS 6:30-9:30 pm 15.00 Goodenough 8 MVHS 7:00-9:00 pm 16.00 Butler 6 Mead-O-Acres 1:00-3:00 pm FREE Pack Pack FREE 1 50 Per c,ass T rowbridge per person Bissell 2.00 per class WEEKS DAV CLASS _> Mon., Oct. 12 Jazzercise 6 Art-Painting Cake Decorating 8 5 Intro to Wood, Whittling & Carving S.T.E.P. LARRY HALSEY Licensed Master Plumber Ph. 517-543-6996( PLUS TAX Kero-Sun county! Tues., Oct. 13 Halsey Plumbing 100 , We now have a full line |' POR ... at the Community Center in Nashville. The purpose being Harold Christensen is requesting a special use permit and var­ iance in order to place a double wide mobile home on the property located at 330 Philadelphia St. This property is zoned R-l residential. LIGHTERS PLUS DEPOSIT POOLS o BIC * Dew 2.00 per class (Systematic Training in Effective Parenting) 5 Wed., Oct. 14 uV- 10% Discount on Labor for Senior Citizens^ M Thurs., Oct. 15 S.T.E.P. Beg. Square Dance Jazzercise 6 8 MVHS MVHS 3:30-5:30 pm 7:00-9:30 pm 6 Sewing Class 8 MVHS Mead-O-Acres 6:00-6:50 pm 7:00-9:00 pm Cake Decorating 6 MVHS 6:30-9:30 pm ■ 16.00 15.00 Joeger Goodenoug �The Maple Valley News, Nashville, Tuesday, October 6, 1981 — Page 12 Wholly farms FRYER Combination Pak ROUND .. STEAK BONELESS RUMP ROAST OR SIRLOIN T TIP USDA CHOICE BEEF ROAST lb SMOKED CENTER PORK CHOPS z*119 “IT’S NEW” SPARTAN LINK SAUSAGE WT. JIFFY CORN 8y2oz. MUFFIN MIX FRESH IS BEST GOLDEN J BANANAS U.S. MICH. No.l ONIONS 3„. SPARTAN VEGETABLES WHOLE KERNENL CORN, CREAM STYLE CORN, SWEETPEAS, CUT GREEN BEANS, FRENCH STYLE GREEN BEANS, CUT WAX BEANS, DARK RED KIDNEY BEANS, MIXED VEGETABLES SPARTAN SOUP , 3/\89 32 FL. OZ. 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Broadway, Hastings, Mich. 49058 P.O. Box A, Nashville, Michigan Phone 945-9554 (Hastings) The Maple Valley News — Vol. 110 - No. 19 — Tuesday, October 13, 1981 FFA landscapes Nashville Community Center Planting a flowering crab tree near Nashville's Community Center at Putnam Park last Thursday were FFA members, from left: Tim Tobias, Brian Symonds and John Davis. Helping with the watering was Nashville Village President Harold Christiansen, right. (Maple Valley News photos by Susan Hinckley) A stone bed and evergreens brighten the area around the renovated waterworks building. Keith Greenwald, left, FFA advisor at Maple Valley High School, oversees the work of (from left): Brian Symonds, Tim Tobias and John Davis. The boys are among a group of about 20 boys and girls who worked on the 4-week> project, funded by an RRC grant. Maple Valley crowns King and Queen at Homecoming Eric Wolff and Cindy Brumm, seniors at Maple Valley High School were named homecoming king and queen last wefek. That much theMaple Valley News reported correctly. The picture of the crowning ceremony was another matter however. The picture that ac­ companied the homecoming story last week and was labeled the crowning of the queen, was -really the crowning of the princess, Kari Kraii. She wqs being crowned in the photo by Sonja Mattson, last year’s princess. The photo adjacent to this article is the real king and queen. The real queen, Cindy Brumm is 17-years-old and the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Jerry Brumm, 8525 Thor- ftapple Lake Rd.. The real king, Eric Wolff, is 17 and the son of Maple Valley School Superintendent and Mrs. Carroll Wolff. The two seniors were named as royalty at halftime of last week’s Maple Valley Lion football victory over Carson City. “I wanted it mostly for my parents and family,” the Landscaping around Nashville’s Community Center in Putnam Park was underway last week by Members of Maple Valley’s Future Farmersof America, Chapter 323. About 20 FFA members, both boys and girls, were involved in the four-weeks project conducted during afternoon school hours. A dozen shrubs have been set out along with one flowering crab tree. A stone bed also has been con­ structed near the building. All materials were pur­ chased with an $843 grant to the FFA from the Rural Rehabilitation Corp. Keith Greenwald, FFA advisor, supervised the landscaping project. The Community Center is queen said. “Everyone was there and I was very happy they could all be part of it.” The king offered similar remarks and said it was an enjoyable experience. “It is nice to get it,” he said. “It shows that the whole school likes us and that we are respected.” Cindy is a budding artist. Art is-her favorite class in high school and she plans to attend Kellogg Community College after graduation and study art. “I plan to go there and see if it is what I want to do,” she said. Cindy is treasurer of the student council, a member of the volleyball team, the softball team and " the National Honor Society. In her spare time she works part time for her father, the owner of Nashville Hard­ A four teen-year-old Nashware. been ville youth has Eric plans a future in the business world. He is looking hospitalized after being into business programs injured in a hit and run offered at colleges in the accident nearthe village at 11:40 p.m. Friday. state, and thinks that Central Daniel Levering is in in Michigan University may be fair condition in the intensive his choice. He is a member of the care unit at St. Lawrence .hasketball._team, golf team Hospital in Lansing where he and baseball teamTnEToalse is. being treated for injuries in the National Honor incurred in the accident, a Society, serves as president hospital spokeswoman said of the senior class, and Monday. belongs to the varsity club. A suspect driver in the In his spare time he holds incident, an 18-year-old down a part time job at Vermontville man, has been Carl’s Market in Nashville. arrested and jailed in the Eaton County Jail, pending his arraignment today (Oct. a renovated 1891 waterworks building which once housed steam pumps for Nashville’s first municipal water supply, lifted from the nearby Thornapple River. Last year the building, which has been used primarily for storage for over 40 years, was ex­ tensively renovated for use as a community center. Since then, it has been designated the official site for all village business meetings, being regularly used by the council and various zoning boards. The building also has hosted various community social events, and is also available for private rental for reunions, family gatherings, etc. Nashville youth injured in hit-and-run accident The real royalty at Maple Valley High School, Cindy Brumm and Eric Wolff. 13) in Charlotte. Officers are seeking a warrant on charges of leaving the scene of a personal injury accident and driving under the in­ fluence of intoxicants. Daniel received a frac­ tured leg and head injuries when struck while walking on the shoulder of Nashville Highway, near Mason Road, i vicinity of Maple Valley High School. Walking with Daniel when the accident occured were Heidi Broden, 14, of Nash­ ville and Eric Brown, 15, of Vermontville. Heidi received Continued page 3 — �The Maple Valley News, Nashville, Tuesday, October 13, 1981 — Page 2 Nashville News October is National Library Month, and in ob­ servance of that the Nash­ ville Friends of the Library have scheduled special Saturday activities at Putnam Public Library throughout the month. The events commenced last week with a storytelling session for youngsters, conducted while their parents browsed at the library. This 10 to 11 a.m. storytelling activity is scheduled again for Saturday, October 17. The following Saturday, October 24, FOL volunteers will conduct guided tours of the library during a 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Open House. Refresh­ ments will be served to the public. The final October event will be on the 31st, when children’s Halloween movies will be shown at the library starting at 10:30 a.m. The community was saddened to learn of the death last Monday of Leonard Shull of Nashville. He had been a patient at the Barry County Medical Care Facility since June. He was a retired businessman, having operated Gambles stores at Milford, Hastings and Carson City, after owning a grocery store at Edgerton, near Rockford. Leonard moved to Nashville at age 14 In a follow-up letter pretty good with a rifle. While here, Don took his Mrs. Arden Reid, local, in commenting oh our recent Another boy I ran around mother to Bronson Hospital honor of the second birthday Memories stories about with at the time, Lloyd in Kalamazoo to visit her of little Erica Reid. In honor of the birthday of grandson, Adam early Nashville Harvest Miller, was also good. We new Donald (Wilma) Festivals, Howell presented would go out pl inking quite William Haroff, who is Mrs. another puzzle to test local frequently. Back in those confined to the Neo-Natal Hinckley of Nashville, Mrs. days you could get a box of Care Unit there. The son of Petie Latta, local, enmemories. Wrote Howell: tertained for Saturday “There was a man, I can’t fifty .22 shots for 15 cents. Wood and Leigh (Pennock) remember his name, who Quite some different now.”Haroff of Battle Creek, the evening dinner, the HinA Football Fest for senior baby is making progress and ckleys; their grandson, ran a hamburger stand (during the festivals), he high youths of the Nashville may be released before too Jason La Dere of Hastings; would set it up on Main Baptist Church is set for long. Clara was allowed to Mrs. Ona Hinckley, and Mr. Street and when he got the Saturday, Oct. 31, between 1 hold and feed Adam during and Mrs. Ray Hinckley, griddle hot he would put and 5 p.m. The youths will her visit. The baby was born local. Mrs. Margaret Reid of some onions on it and start meet at the church, and each Sept. 28 at Community Nashville and her sister, frying them. You could smell will pay a $1 fee for the Hospital in Battle Creek. those onions all up and down event. Following the football Mrs. Walter Satterlee and Mrs. Jean Endsley of Main Street. My mother game, the group will gather Mrs. Mae Rose, both of Hastings, were at Leila at the Community Building Charlotte, were Sunday Hospital in Battle Creek on (Florence Howell) was Saturday, Oct. 3, to visit working in the Main Cafe for in Putnam Park for refresh-evening visitors of Mrs. Mary White at the time but ments and showing of the Eliza Emery of Nashville. their mother, Mrs. Olive we would buy some of those movie, , “Football Football Fever. Fever.” Mrs. Walter (Betty) Robinson of Bellevue, who confined to the Judy Oles of Charlotte was Blakely of Nashville is a was hamburgers and take them home for supper. That man named top weekly weight surgical patient at the time Progressive Care Unit. would set up his stand ever loss winner when God’s No­-of this writing, and is Monday, Margaret and her year and would do a real Munch bunch met Monday reported to be doing well. We daughter-in-law and grand­ good business, and a lot of it for their weekly weigh-in at wish her a speedy recovery. daughter, Mona and Jennifer Baptist was due to the smell of frying the Nashville Dr. Lawrence Taylor of Reid of Nashville, visited onions. I have tried to Church. She had lost 2*4 lbs. Lansing, District Superin­ Mrs. Robinson. She was reniember his name but in one week to earn the title. tendent of the United allowed to come home two A Road Rally for senior Methodist Church, will days later. can’t.” Perhaps some of our Mr. and Mrs. Clarence readers can supply us with high youths of the Nashville conduct the annual business and Sparta Baptist Chur­ meeting of the local church Reid of Nashville were this information. Guy Howell also recalled ches, which had been set for at at 7:30 7:30 p.m. tonight, Sunday visitors of his sister other early Harvest Festival October 3, has been post-Tuesday, October 13. and husband, Ethel and attractions. “One of the first poned until Saturday, Election of officers for the Frank Shaver, at Arrowood things I would head for was Ocotber 24. .The scheduled year of 1982 will be part of Nursing Home in Battle the shooting gallery,” he event will commence at 1 that meeting, which is open Creek. The Reids later wrote. “They used .22 p.m. at the local church and to the entire congregation. visited his sister-in-law, Mrs. caliber rifles with pump will conclude about 5 p.m. In Mark Andrews of Nash- Ruth Reid, and her son, action. The price was 15 the rally, under the direction ville recently was appointed Fred, in Battle Creek, then head of of the he local local United Unied called on Mrs. Robinson. shots for a dime. There were of the College Education head four holes on one side of the Dept, of the Nashville Methodist Social Services They later visited Clarence’s gallery and each bullet that Baptist Church, the youths Committee. The niece and husband, Evelyn went into one of them rang a will be driving back roads of organization is striving to and Del Write at St. Mary’s bell. There was a real tiny Barry County in a skills and establish a food bank for Lake. , hole at the bottom and the navigation test. Checkpoints needy, families in the com­ After last week’s item man that ran the gallery said will be established at various munity. Contributions of you actually have to shave spots and prizes will be items are being sought from Maple Valley Athletic Boosters lead off the bullet to get it awarded to the winning all other Maple Valley area into that hole. I could hit that drivers. churches, as well as the once in a while, but not of­ “What Husbands Need To United Methodist. MAPLE VALLEY HIGH ten.” Know” is the title of a film to SCHOOL CAFETERIA Mr. and Mrs. Clarence “Another thing they had be shown at 7 p.m. Sunday, (Margaret) Reid of Nash­ THURSDAYS... 7:00 p.m. (at the shooting gallery) was October 18, at the Nashville ville were Thursday evening Early Birds ... 6:30 p.m. 12 small metal stars that fell Baptist Church, as the third dinner guests of Mr. and backward when they were movie in an 8-weeks hit,” continued Howell. “The marriage enrichment series. 12th one had been broken off A worship service at the leaving only the stub which Lansing Rescue Mission will was about one-half inch wide be conducted Tuesday and possibly three-quarters evening, October 13, by a inch high. A mighty small group from the Nashville target. I had downed the 11 Baptist Church. Mrs. Zoe Gillett of stars and I heard someone behind me say, ‘Let’s see you Hastings was a Sunday hit the stub.’ I looked around dinner guest of her daughter, and saw a state policeman Mrs. Doris Marshall of standing behind me. I took Nashville. Give Mom a night off from aim, fired and theesue. am,rean stub fell. veomangorom Back at that time I wascooking and get a head start on Christmas shopping at the family “Shop and Snack” CHARTER ACCOUNT night at Peace United Methodist Church at Barryville. The event is set for Friday, October 23, between the hours of 5 and 7:30 p.m. Homemade soup, sandwiches, salads, desserts NO MINIMUM BALANCE REQUIREMENT and beverages will be Free during our charter year ending 8/31/82*. available, all individually priced. Bazaar items will No balance worries ... No extra account rela­ include handcrafted gifts, tionships required. No service charges. baked goods, garden MAXIMUM INTEREST produce, etc. There also will Maximum rate • Maximum yield. be a book nook and in­ spiration comer. A grab bag MAXIMUM CONVENIENCE and freebies are on the list, Withdraw your funds anytime without penalty* *. too. The church is located Always open Teller machines. Free monthly four miles west of Nashville statement with cancelled checks. at the intersection of M-79 and Barryville Road. Bring Association MEMBER FREE PRINTED CHECKS family and friends; If .you have another bank’s checks left over, everyone is welcome. Mr. and Mrs. Austin bring them in and we will replace them with Schantz and Mr. and Mrs. free printed SNB checks ... up to 200. Victor Schantz of Nashville •After this date the minimum will be only $388. were in Grand Rapids last NOW account deposits may be withdrawn at anytime, except when Wednesday to attend funeral written notice of intent is authorized per federal regulations. service for Austin’s first cousin, Lloyd Hutt. OPEN A CHARTER ACCOUNT NOW Weekend visitors at the 11 SNB OFFICES TO SERVE YOU home of Earl and Clara Pennock were their son, Don Pennock of Huntington, Hastings, Mi. gm Mcwtifaj toidt! Indiana, and his son, Scott Pennock, of Butler, Ind. MEMBER FDIC with his family, and in 1924 married the former Mary Pennock. She died in 1975, three years after they had returned here from Carson City. Leonard is survived by his wife, the former Mrs. Veda Guy, whom he married in 1980, and a sister, Mrs. Artie Dennis of Nashville. Condolences are extended to the family. The District Convention of the Women’s Christian Temperance Union is being held today, October 13, at Cunningham Acres at Lake Odessa, commencing at 9:30 a.m. In last week’s column we spoke of a letter from former local resident Guy Howell, now of Tucson, Arizona, in which he mentioned an early Citizens Telephone Company trouble-shooter named Roy. He could not recollect his last name. After that column appeared, Robert Dean of Nashville phoned to supply the name of Smith. Ac­ cording to Howell’s letter, Roy lived on Reed Street and once had been a lineman for the company. “He had gotten injured on the job someway that affected his eyes, so he had to give up the lineman work,” wrote Howell, ‘‘but he could handle the trouble-shooter’s job okay.” « A sense of well-being at any age requires good physical health. This in turn requires good nutrition and regular exercise. The muscles of the body - arms, legs, back must be used in work, play, or exercise to have health and well-being. Sitting at rest by the hour invites deter­ ioration of the body and mind, Be active - for physical and mental health. V FUNLKAL DIRECTORS By Susan Hinckley 'Vcqt" FUNERAL HOME in Nashville Phone 852-0840 We don't have a famous name... so we HAVE to do a better job. BINGO maximum interest; checking Soft is only PART... of our story. HASTINGS WATER CONDITIONING Problem Water Specialists (616)945-3949 629 S. Michigan Ave SNB �The Maple Valley News, Nashville, Tuesday, October 13, 1981 — Page 3 Dinner-Dance planned to honor Rathburn Close knit family has met monthly for 7 years The village of Ver­ Those attending are montville is inviting requested to bring a dish to everyone to attend a potluck pass and their own table supper and dance to honor service. Meat, coffee, and Jack Rathburn for 29-years tea will be furnished. of service to the community. There will be—a dance, The event will be held at 7 following the super, at the p.m. Saturday, October 24 at fire barn. A donation for the the Vermontville Fire Barn. group is asked. Absentee ballots available for Nov. 3 election Application forms for absentee ballots may be obtained by contacting the superintendent’s office at 11090 Nashville Highway, Vermontville, 49096 for the special transportation millage election which will be held Tuesday, November 3. The millage proposal is for the purpose of providing additionall funds for operating purposes related to the cost of transportation. -The school telephone number is 852-9699. Distance doesn’t keep Elaine Metz of Hastings; Fern Donovan, her five Fern who lives near daughters and two Dowling; Neva Cordray and daughters-in-law, and Edith Casey, both of several other family Dowling; Thelma Soya of members from getting Banfield; Nyla Strand of together and having fun on a Marshall; and Martha Ball regular basis. of Plainwell. The ladies — scattered in Each month the women Mark the date now - the instructor. Participants seven communities — have have different activities Thursday, November 5 - for may choose to make either: the 4-H Macrame “Make and 1) a broom door decoration, been getting together every together. One month they Take” workshop, in the 4-H or 2) a basket and napkin month since September of traveled to Frankenmuth; 1974. Other places they’ve visited Building Auditorium on the holder. Included in the monthly included a turkey farm and a Charlotte fairgrounds from There will be a charge gathering are Ruby Ball and trip to Rockford. Often, the 7-9 p.m. payable at the door, which Ruby Roth, volunteer 4-H will cover materials. Call the her mother Azalia Spidel, women will just get together leader from Sunfield, will be Extension Office at 543-2310 both of Nashville; Beatrice to sew, talk, and visit. Gillaspie of Vermontville; “We have a fabulous time. or 645-2351 by Thursday, We’re all hobbyists and we October 29, to register. make most of our Christmas gifts,” says Ruby. Next month, the group plans to go County 4-H “Shooting Sports” Christmas shopping in Grand Rapids and they are meeting planned for Nov. 7 planning to buy items they need to make gifts. All 4-H members, leaders Club on Butterfield Hwy. Twice a year, the ladies and parents interested in the There will be opportunities invite their husbands to join Shooting Sports program are for those interested in ar- them for a carry-in dinner encouraged to attend the chery, trapshooting and with the group. on target shooting to practice county-wide meet Ruby said the idea for Saturday, November 7 skills and become better meeting monthly originated between 10 a.m. and 12 noon. acquainted with other 4- when her sister-in-law Nyla It is scheduled to be held at H’ers. lived in Detroit. She said the Bellevue Conservation Those attending the event Nyla missed her family so are encouraged to stay for the potluck lunch which will Maple Grove Birthday follow. Bring a dish or two to Club to meet pass, beverage and own GRANDMA*S The club will • meet table service GREENERY Tuesday, Oct. 20 at the home NASHVILLE / of Diane Williams on Coats CK FLOWERS /f Grove Rd. Assisting her will Hit-and-run ^852-9797^ be Audrey Wetzel and Elaine continued from front SIDE Some Metz. Jean Welker will a bruise on her arm from the DOOR Building bring the birthday cake. incident. Potluck dinner at 12:30 p.m. According to Michigan 3 State Police from the Lan­ sing pest, the driver of the vehicle which hit Daniel continued on without stop­ ASSOC. BROKER ping at the scene of the ac­ STANTON’S REAL ESTATE cident. 2 • State Police later located VERMONTVILLE NASHVILLE 2 the suspect auto in Nashville realtor 726-0181 852-1717 and arrested the driver who told police he heard a thump NASHVILLE: Completely remodeled home on when the vehicle went off the 2 two lots, with nice trees. Two bedrooms, many shoulder of the road but he new improvements include new kitchen cabinets, thought a rock had been new furnace, insulation, new septic tank and thown at the car. drainfield. $27,000 with land contract terms. $ 4-H macrame workshop Family members are busy here at their recent meet­ ing in Nashville finishing a quilt that Azalia Spidel made by hand. From left are Elaine Metz, Azalia, Beatrice Gillaspie, Fem Donovan, Neva Cordray, Martha Ball, Thelma Soya, Ruby Ball, and Edith Casey. Nyla Strand was not available for the photo. (Maple Valley News photo by Virginia Alles) much that she told them if she ever moved closer (she now lives in Marshall) that she wanted to get together with everyone once a month “for the rest of our lives.” And that’s what they plan do! Be the sweetest and give someone a... BOUQUET SWEETEST DAY Oct. 17th 3 a Joan and Homer Winegar™ IMMEDIATE POSSESSION. NEW LISTING: 15 room, country home on 5 acres on the edge of Nashville. 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EVENINGS Nashville News 2 — continued *2 about the recollections of former local resident Guy Howell regarding the early 2 Citizens Telephone Com­ * pany, Fred Ackett of Nash­ ville phoned us with a correction. Howell had written that Fred’s mother 1 used to call his sister Nettie Parrott and converse in German when party-liners listened in. Fred informed us that Nettie was Mrs. Ackett’s daughter, not her 2 sister. For ACTION-ADS Call 945-9554 ... tarn unwanted items into CASH! Irene’s Beauty Shop 204 W. Main St., Nashville Phone 852-9107 Special Notice. to Our Many Valued Customers Beginning October 1,1981 ii 2 1 Eaton Federal and Loan Association 2 is happy to offer you the * new one-year All Savers Tax-Free Certificate i1 2 2 This all new Tax-Free Certificate exempts interest from Federal Income Taxes up to ’2,000.00 on joint tax returns and '1,000.00 on individual returns. 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Four days later, on the 31st, Russell noted: “Cold this morning. Froze /the mud a little on the (Thornapple River) bridge. Shut off street sprinkler on Sherman Street and took down stand pipe on Reed.” The stand pipes Russell referred to were filling points for the horse-drawn sprinkling rig which nor­ mally began watering down dusty village streets as early as March or April, depen­ ding upon weather con­ ditions. Excerpts from Russell’s 1910 diary reflect a typical account of the commencing Frank Russell generally of that seasonal ritual: commenced setting up the “March6, Ice all went out of watering stand pipes at river last night”... “March various village locations as 18, Roads are getting pretty soon as spring weather dusty”... “March 19, Quite conditions indicated the windy; it made the dust fly need. on Main Street”... “March The transition from the 23,? Just like summer horse-and-buggy era to auto weather”... “March 24, travel created an even Street sprinkler started greater need for frequent today. Got up to 84 dust-laying on Nashville’s (degrees)”... “March 25, dirt and gravel thorough­ Kids commenced to go bare fares. foot.” It wasn’t until 1917 that the About a month later, on village had its first paved April 20, Russell noted that, street. That year, Main “It’s so cold the kids put on Street was laid with brick their shoes.” and May 13th from the present-day fire brought a frost that “killed station south to Church plums and grapes.” Street. Paving of other The following year, in 1911, village streets came much the local street sprinkler got later, commencing on a a later start. limited basis in the 1930s. “The ground froze last In 1920, Russell noted on night,” noted Russell on May Sunday, April 18: “Lots of 2. “Overcoat and mittens autos out. Roads getting dusty." today.” The next day’s entry said, Sunday was traditionally a “It froze ice last night,” but high-traffic day as those two days later Russell folks fortunate enough to wrote: “Street sprinkler own autos jaunted here and started this afternoon for the there visiting friends and first time (this season).” relatives, or merely joy- A 1906 view of North Main Street (now M-66) shows a dirt road winding through the 1899 truss bridge across the Thornapple River. In the dusty season* the street sprinkler was kept busy watering down this and other busy thoroughfares. Although Nashville's business district was paved with brick in 1917, this stretch of road remained unpaved until 1934 when a NRA project replaced the iron span with the present concrete bridge. In background, young maples in Putnam Park are dwarfed by the now-missing 1892 standpipe and old waterworks stack. CLASSES beginning at Curtis Craft Center 205 S. MAIN — NASHVILLE Ties., Oct. 13 ■ Nor. 17 ... 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Driver and team were hired; rig was owned by the village. (Photo loaned, courtesy John Johnson) riding around town. The rising clouds of dust that plagued village housewives also brought seasonal comments by the Nashville News: “The street sprinkler made its first appearance Monday and was heartily welcomed,” was a report of April 26, 1906. Occasionally, dust-choked villagers carried their complaints to the village fathers. “At a special meeting Monday evening, the village council decided to sprinkle State Street, between Sherman and Reed streets, as a result of the petition of some 30 residents,” in­ formed the News on May 11, 1905. The welcome sight of the street sprinkling rig was particularly newsworthy when the Gollmar Bros, and Schumann’s shows were in town in mid-June 1901. ‘‘Charley Spellman showed up on Main Street Wednesday morning driving a wagon so brightly painted that many people thought it was part of the circus,” noted the News. “It proved, however, to be the new sprinkling system which the village has had on order several months.” Adolph Douse of Nashville, who was serving on the village council when Nash­ ville’s major side streets (Washington, Sherman and Reed) were first paved, recalls that the sprinkling rig was owned by the village. A driver with team was hired to pull the sprinkler. John Johnson, a former local resident who now lives at Gun Lake, remembers the time when his father, the late Nevada “Vade” Johnson, operated Nashville’s street sprinkler. With his brother Ashley, Vade owned the Johnson Bros. Dray line here after the family moved to Nashville from Middleville in 1912. Johnson recalls that his father filled the sprinkler tank at a water stand pipe located near'the rear of what is commonly referred to as the old “dug out”, the early Parady-Purchis building located on the northeast comer of the Main and Sherman streets intersection. Douse recalls that the sprinkler, or “water wagon”, as it was generally called, would usually get around town every other day if the streets were real dusty. “The water would dry out in a day or so,” remembers Douse. “Main Street got it more often, but when you got out to the village limits, the streets didn’t get such good attention.” He remembers the filling stations for the water wagon­ several conveniently located stand pipes with a hose at­ tached at the top to reach the sprinkler tank. “The water wagon was a real welcome thing to ladies who kep house,” recalls Douse. “If we had a dry spring, dust would begin to form and the ladies would begin to complain about dust on their porches, floors and of dust getting into their curtains. They were real anxious to see the water wagon.” By the time .Douse began serving on the village council in the 1930s, Nashville had given up water in favor of chloride treatment to control the seasonal dust. That change, which came about in 1926, apparently elevated Nashville to a new status, according to a mid­ May News report: “Nash­ ville has joined the ranks of progressive towns by pur­ chasing a carload of calcium chloride which will be ap­ plied to village streets to prevent dust.” The daily water wagon route was no longer needed. The longer-lasting chloride application appeased village through housekeepers successive dusty seasons until the day when paving of Nashville’s streets virtually eliminated the problem. The old sprinkler stand pipes are gone, along with the community horse­ watering* troughs. An era of local history was ended; another begun. Subscribe to the HASTINGS BANNER Call 948-8051 NASHVILLE V.F.W. 8260 AUXILIARY FISH & CHICKEN FRY OCTOBER 16th Serving 5:30 to 7:30 P.M. ADULTS...*3.50 CHILDREN...*2.25 (5 to 12 years) Chairperson ... GENNY ALLEN Kawasaki Let the good times roll. INVADER 340 Come see it at... WHEELER MARINE M-66 South of Nashville Phone 852-9609 �The Maple Valley News, Nashville, Tuesday, October 13,1981 — Page 5 Trophies awarded to first annual Match Play winners — Trophies were awarded last week to five winners and five runners-up in the first annual Match Play Cham­ pionship at Mulberry Fore golf course in Nashville. The tourney involving 40 players flighted by handicap was organized by Mary Hecker, proprietor of Mulberry Fore, and Donald Skedgell. Winners each took three matches. Championship flight winner was Jerry Reese, with Ralph Peake as runnerup. Mike Desrochers was Flight 1 winner with Don Skedgell as runner-up; Greg Lenz won Flight 2, with Bob Pfaff as runner-up; Hal Phenix won Flight 3, with Carl Aspinall as runner-up; and Orvin Moore won Flight 4, with Adolph Douse as runner-up. 'll On the green at Mulberry Fore golf course in Nashville are winners and runners-up in a recent Match Play Championship. Front row, from left: Bob Pfaff, Don Skedgell, Hal Phenix and Jerry Reese. Back row, from left: Adolph Douse, Orvin Moore, and Mike Desrochers. Missing from photo are Greg Lenz, Carll Aspinall and Ralph Peake. 5 Jlw u*\w *\w Nashville Literary Club to meet EE> >* «« ^«*S iK jS «Ih H nj S £*>!S * **«! to S*5 M* ®te^a VflUM ■ I INW JtUiw' Proudly displaying trophies awarded last week in Match Play Championship at Mulberry Fore golf course are, seated at table from left: Mike Desrochers, Jerry Reese, and Hal Phenix. Standing, from left: Orvin Moore, Bob Pfaff, Don Skedgell and Adolph Douse. Missing from photo are Greg Lenz, Carl Aspinall and Ralph Peake. r From our readers TO THE EDITOR: Many of the taxes that we pay have some built in limits. The amount of in­ come taxes depend up on our income, less income, less tax. the sales tax on a new car is not paid unless the choice to purchase is made. Often such can be put off or delayed. This is not true of property taxes. These have to be paid regardless of the level of income, or lack of it. The farmer may have a a disasterous year, businessman may operate at a loss, industry may be stagnate and the homeowner unemployed. Yet, at the same time that owner’s property taxes increase by a large amount. Failure to pay within three years con­ stitutes a lien against the property. If not redeemed before the tax sale, title may be lost. Property taxes have rapidly accelerated over the past few years, doubling and even quadrupling. This has brought on the demand and the very real need for tax reform. A regressive system has to be corrected. The legislature has argued the issue for years. A few months ago they came up with the ill-fated Proposal A. This was not tax reform. The people knew it and as most everyone realized Customized Hair Care ... for MEN Our cutting method results in hair that falls into place naturally. CALL FOR AN APPOINTMENT NANCY'S Beauty Shop NATIONAL BEAUTY SALON WEEK OCT. 11-17 157 S. Main Street - Vermontville PHONE 726-0330 beforehand it was soundly defeated in a special and costly referendum. Even while Lansing was talking of reform a hefty increase in property taxes for 1981 was being put into place. In a series recession year valuations (even with greatly reduced sales) were raised by a high percentage. Even now, in a depression year, the “system” is working to make the taxes even higher for 1982. Nothing is being done to correct the basic cause of the problem. The legislature is now engaged in arguing over whether we shall have Republican reform or Democratic reform. Tisch is waiting in the wings. Was it Nero who fiddled while Rome burned? Edgar Fleetham Sunfield - Eaton County Commissioner TO THE EDITOR: On Nov. 3, there will be an election for transportation millage to decide if our children will walk or ride. Not only will the town children have to walk but the country children will to. If the millage fails, starting Nov. 9 country children will walk up to a mile to designated pick-up areas and town children will have to cross M-66 and M-79. If that isn’t bad enough, some of the time it will be in the dark and snow covered. We urge all parents and caring citizens to vote YES on Nov. 3rd. Thank you, Mr. & Mrs. Michael Ainslie Action - Ads SEPTIC TANK CLEANING: Approved by Michigan Department of Health. Call Menzo Howe. Charlotte. Phone 543-0173. (tfn) v The Nashville Literary Club had its first fall meeting, Wednesday, Sept. 16 at die Mulberry Fore Clubhouse. The women enjoyed a potluck luncheon during which they watched a style show, put on by Lee Ann Shoppe of Hastings. The show included children’s clothes, toddlers, grade school and high school ages as well as misses and women’s sizes. Some of the models were members of the Literary Club. After the luncheon and show, the business meeting was conducted by Mrs. Lorna Wilson, first vice president,, because the president, Mrs. Maggie Action - Ads SWIMMING POOLS: Best deal in the county and for do­ it-yourselfers the easiest to install. Financing now available. Acoma, Inc., 1­ 616-963-0433. (4-21N) FREE WALNUTS: AH picked up in bags and ready to go. 341 N. State St., Nashville. WANTED: Van passenger seat. Beige and-or brown, in good condition. Ph. 726-1114. (tfn) Aspinall, was absent due to illness. The next meeting will be held at the home of Mrs. Esther Long on Oct. 21. The program will be given by Mrs. Arlene Hokanson on Country Painting. Thank You! For making our STIHL “WOODCUTTERS WEEKEND” Such a Success!! Drawing Winners are: Cliff Byington Stihl 010 AV Chain Saw Sherry Bryans .. Collins Wood Splitting Kit Darryl McGhan............... Stihl Stump Vice Pat Eckman......................Stihl Stump Vise Donald Thompson........... Stihl Stump Vise Thanks Again — Jerry, Sharon & Kim ASHVILLE HARDWARE ( sporting TnT 105 N. Main Street...Nashville Phone 852-0713 ^Barney's Pit Stop ** —UNDER NEW MANAGEMENT— — 107 E. Main, Nashville ** Phone 852-9894 They loved him at Sandyland, now you can see him at BARNEY'S for 4 BIG DAYS HIGH NOON “COUNTRY MUSIC” OCTOBER IS, 16,17 & 18th. BEER - LIQUOR - WINE - FOOD HOURS: Monday thru Saturday 10 a.m. to 2 a.m. Sunday Noon to ? HAPPY HOUR... 3 to 6 P.M. Come meet Denny and Barney!! �The Maple Valley News, Nashville, Tuesday, October 13, 1981 —Page 6 Throw away home canned zucchini pineapple By Margaret Ann Ross Extension Home Economist Although tests earlier this summer showed a homecanned zucchini pineapple product to be acid enough to prevent the growth of botulism bacteria’s toxin, recent tests by Dr. Jerry Cash, MSU Food Scientist Specialist, showed some jars were losing their acid. Therefore Dr. Cash recommends that home canned water bathed zuc­ chini pineapple (or any variations) be thrown away, without tasting. Many people will be disappointed with this recommendation, but until further testing can be carried out, it is the only safe way to go. (I put my three batches, less than $10, down the disposal this morning.) Disappointing, but we “go by” what our MSU food scientists recommend. Botulism bacteria are. present everywhere and thrive in low acids foods in the absence of air. The plenty acid and considered safe by Dr. Cash, but after three months, where Dr. Cash checked his test batch, the misture was losing its acidity. And when it becomes no longer acid, it could support the growth of botulism bacteria toxin which grows best in a sealed jar without air. Dr. Cash felt it best to warn homemakers tb throw away their zucchini pineapple. Persons still having fresh zucchini to can should process it at 10 lbs. pressure for 30 minutes for pints or 40 minutes for quarts. Or the freshly made zucchini mixture can safely be frozen. One word of caution: you cannot re-do the jars already canned, because there would be a risk involved, says Dr. Cash. spores of the bacteria require pressure canning temperature (240 degrees F or above) to be killed. If not “killed” the spores produce a toxin which when eaten, attacks the central nervous systbm causing paralysis. Home canned or com­ mercially canned vegetables and meats (low acid foods) must be pressure processed for safety. The exception of this is pickled low-acid foods like dilled green beans and pickled beets which are water bath processed (212 degrees F), having been made acid enough with vinegar to prevent the growth- of the botulism bacteria-toxin. The popular zucchini pineapple recipe was made acid (pickled or made acid like a fruit) by the use of pineapple juice and lemon juice and water bath processed, 212 degrees F. Fruits are acid and can be safely processed in a water bath. When first tested, it was Maple Valley Schools LUNCH MENU National School Lunch Week. Monday, Oct. 19 Chili and Crackers, Peaches, Pickles, Peanut Butter Sandwich, Cookie, Milk. > • Tuesday, Oct. 20 Corn Dogs, Peas, Applesauce, Milk. Wednesday, Oct. 21 Hamburgers, Tat.er Rounds, Com, Apple Crisp, Milk. Thursday, Oct. 22 PARENT TEACHER CONFERENCES, NO LUNCH SERVED. Friday, Oct. 23 PARENT TEACHER CONFERENCES, NO LUNCHES SERVED. THE VILLAGE HAIR PORT A PERM or SET BRAIDING (French or Plain) Cuts for entire family of hair styling CALL FOR APPOINTMENT ... 726-0257... 726-0623 470 E. Main, Vermontville 9 MME raSE HOURS: 9 A.M. - 5:30 P.M. 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Parents, peers, and po Many adults sympathized marijuana in the same way with the concerns of the that they sometimes drank student protestors and beer or liquor. Few adults gradually came to accept the expected, however, that the use of drugs, especially drug culture would even-1 marijuana, as a valid part of tually spread to the high the opposition to capitalism, schools, junior highs, and racism, militarism, and elementary schools. The Vietnam War ended alcholism. Other adults viewed all of this as sub­ and most of the coun­ versive and degenerate. Few terculture was assimilated high school students par­ into the mainstream of ticipated in these debates American life. But the drugs and experiments, and almost remained and spread into no junior high and the city and country school elementary schoolchildren systems. For impressionable turned on or dropped out in youngsters, there is no the name of peace and equal worthwhile reason for drug use. They are not rebelling rights. During.the late sixties and against materialistic early seventies, many of the society, struggling for the political and social courses civil rights of the oppressed, presented by the counter or. trying to stop a culture .became acceptable destructive war. Many of adult opinion. Many adults, them are not even rebelling especially those in the en­ against their parents yet. tertainment world, the Most young people try drugs media, and the professions, for the same reasons that experimented with they wear certain fashions or marijuana. Television use certain slang — because newscasters, lawyers, it seems cool and because psychologists, reporters, many of their friends are housewives, government doing it. The transition from officials, and doctors; oc­ casionally smoked *childhood to adulthood is difficult, painful, and con­ fusing. It is also one of the most crucial "periods in the Reading can be a family activity cycle of human develop­ - Tonight at - the range of subjects your ment. Adults have the responsibility to provide a dinner table, read something family will read in 365 days. out loud to your family. What a stimulating way to healthy environment for Tomorrow night, let another have your children develop young people. AU children are growing member read something. A good reading habits. We have 23 millio.n up in an environment that news story. A Bible verse. A exposes them to drugs and Robert Frost poem. A cereal illiterate adults in America. box panel. History. Humor. We wouldn’t have one, if the pressures to experiment each of them had been with them can be intense. Anything. Each night a different served reading as part of Parents are a child’s main against these family member can read a their nightly diet. It’s non­ defense selection. Imagine the wide fattening, but enriching. And pressures, but parents need to recognize that they are up it doesn’t cost a dime. against powerful social and economic forces. They may face a hard struggle in helping their child to be drug The Maple Valley band junior high band will per­ free, but the struggle wiU be performed during half-time form at that time, too. worthwhile. at the homecoming game October 2nd. They played “Cinderella Rockefella” and did a dance before the candidates for homecoming were presented. They played “Tara Theme” during the introduction of the queen and her court. The 'theme of the October LTD LIMITED 9th' half-time performance was “MASH”. They played the theme from “MASH”, wood burning furnace “Sound Off”, “Mississippi Mud”, “Rubber Ducky’’, “Send in the Clowns”, and their signature song “Hawaiian War Chant”. If you have not seen the band perform at a football game, October 24 is your last opportunity ttys year. The (Editor’s Note: For the next, several weeks, Maple Valley Schools will be. communicating materials in this section of the Maple Valley News dealing with information concerning drugs and drug abuse’. It is hoped that the information will be of some value to the members of our com­ munities. ) The Family Vs. The Drug Culture The Evolution of the Drug Culture Most parents with teenagers grew up in a pre­ drug era; although many adolescents of the 1950s experimented with alcohol or tobacco, they rarely did so at 11 or 12 years of age, and they rarely became habitual, heavy drinkers or smokers at such young ages. Nor were they subjected to ap­ peals from sophisticated advertising, popular music, and movies to try to sell illegal drugs. Drug use became widespread in the 1960s when there was turmoil over civil rights and the Vietnam War on our college campuses. Hear the band, October 24 METIS 9500 Attendance summary Monthly Attendance Summary - For the month of September, an average of 94.2 percent of Maple Valley’s 768 students were in school everyday. By grade, the breakdown was as follows: seventh grade, 95.7 percent; eighth grade, 96.4; ninth grade, 94.8; tenth grade, 92.8; eleventh grade, 91.6; and twelfth grade, 94.8. ’583“ BLOCKS LINERS (2 feet) *3 .5 0 *48.0x152 8x 8 . *4.00*5.75 “MAPLE VALLEY CONCRETE PRODUCTS” Phone 945-9554 (517)852-1900 for ACTION-ADS! South side of Nashville on M-66. �The Maple Valley News. Nashville, Tuesday, October 13,1981 — Page 7 New books at Putnam Library £> w. Q SK. J’411s ? !* < a N«ttt" 5es®<l 1a8(»1 fohS 9S$ ?k**?*>? *?s>&? . "tk teteZ>k M ^seemsooiaiu W®e«l iiiigii **• lfce i^h I ’ WtlUBl^.' (£ rfhaafc I)® J® MUiiUilui isKfc Wiiljliinri itywitWliy eimroMiaii teWij WJt. fc. Wiaatfi II Ai W^aatmiriMi teiilm !Wtaiitei tat at, i kpsBliqn Debra Steinbrecher and Daniel Calow united in marriage Debra Marie Steinbrecher and Daniel E. Calow were united in marriage Sep- Stop Costly Energy Leaks. Environmentally-safe Touch n'Foam reduces heating costs in winter, and cooling costs in summer. 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Groomsmen were John Calow, brother of the groom, and Terry Lake, friend of the groom. Reuben Calow Jr., brother of the groom, was ring bearer. Linda Steinbrecher and John Calow gave special readings during the Mass. A dinner reception was held at the Countryside Inn where Donna Steinbrecher, sister of the bride, was in charge of the guest book. The couple honeymooned in northern Michigan and will reside in Battle Creek. FLANNEL YARD GOODS Fall Big NEW Selection! Choose from ... PLAIDS, PRINTS or SOLIDS Only $ I89 yd. ‘Kitteq, Variety Store Open Friday til 8:00 p.m. 115-117 N. Main — NASHVILLE PHONE:852-9747 GEORGIA O’KEEFFE by Georgia O’Keeffe. Long recognized as a major figure in American art, Georgia O’Keeffe has had a number of exhibitions at leading American museums. Yet no full-color collection of her work has been available until now. This com­ prehensive volume consists of 108 color plates ac­ companied by text written by the artist. This book has been placed in the library in memory of Ruth Gibson by her daughter, Mildred Morris. WANTED by Howard Blum. The search for Nazis in America. PSYCHOLOGY OF WOMEN. Selected readings edited by Jaunita. H. Williams. JOHN DEERE SNOWMOBILE SERVICE AND REPAIR by David Sales. THE MIGHTY AZTECS by Gene Stuart A new National Geographic Society book. AMERICAN WILDLIFE LAW by Thomas Lund. This thorough and acute analysis of the history of American wildlife law and its present directions should be welcomed by all those concerned with state and federal policies affecting wildlife. JAPANESE COOKING by Peter and Joan Martin. An introduction to a world of fine cooking and great eating. THE QUEEN’S HUSBAND by Jean Plaidy. A novel portraying the private lives and public deeds of Victoria and Albert. WINGS by Robert Serling. A novel about aviation as lived by one of its pioneers. THE QUEEN AND THE GYPSY by Constance A Heaven. historical romance of Queen Elizabeth the First THE VALKYRIE EN- COUNTER by Stephen Marlowe. An explosive mixture of fact and fiction, set in Berlin, July 1944. ACT OF GOD by Charles Templeton. Fiction involving an important archaeological discovery in Israel. THE DOCTORS WERE BROTHERS by Elizabeth Seifert. A story of doctors whose professional concerns become entangled with their private lives. THE COCONUT KILLINGS. A mystery by Patricia Moyes. STREET 8 by Douglas Fairbairn. A novel of Cubans who have come to live in Miami. LUCIFER LAND by Mildred and Katherine Davis. This historical novel follows the fortunes of the Bedlam family and their friends at the time of the American Revolution. THE CINDER PATH by Catherine Cookson. A dramatic story that carries the reader from the rural Obituaries England of Edwardian times to the holocaust of the Western Front in the First World War. New’ books in the children’s room are: Disney’s WONDERFUL WORLD OF KNOWLEDGE; THE CHARLIE BROWN DICTIONARY by Charles M. Schulz, in eight volumes; HARRY AND THE LADY NEXT DOOR by Gene Zion; CHRISTMAS IS TOGETHER TIME by Charles Schulz; WILL YOU COME TO MY PARTY? by Sara Asheron; I LIKE CATS by Edward and Marguerite Dolch; THE SORCERER’S APPRENTICE, ROBIN HOOD SPINS GOLD, THREE FAVORITE TALES, MICKEY AND THE MAGIC CLOAK, THE JUNGLE BOOK, LITTLE HIAWATHA,. BRER RABBIT SAVES HIS SKIN, LAMBERT AND SHEEPISH LION and GOOFY MINDS THE HOUSE, by Walt Disney. Pat’s Sugar Hut Cafe WINTER HOURS: Leonard E. G. Shull NASHVILLE — Mr. Leonard E. G. Shull, 80, of 312 Center Court, died Monday, October 5, at Barry County Medical Care Facility. He was bom in Auburn Junction, Indiana on November 20,1901, the son of Jacob and Elizabeth (Morre) Shull. He married Mary Pennock in Nashville on November 16, 1924. She preceded him in death in 1975. In January, 1980, he married Veda Guy. He owned and operated the Gambles store in Hastings for thirty years. In 1960, he moved to Carson City where he owned and operated a Gambles store until his retirement in 1966. He was a member of the United Methodist Church of Nashville. Mr. Shull is survived by his 4-H leader banquet planned The 1981 Eaton County 4-H" Leader Recognition Banquet will be held on Saturday, October 24, at the 4-H Building on the Charlotte fairgrounds. A reception begins at 6:30 p.m. and the potluck dinner at 7 p.m. All 4­ H volunteer leaders, their spouses, teen leaders and “Friends of 4-H” are invited to attend. The program will include the presentation of leader awards and teen awards. Reservations are due at the Cooperative Extension Office by October 16. For more information on the banquet contact Nancy Diuble Thelen at 543-2310 or 645-2351. 4-H Special Riding committee to meet The regular monthly meeting of the Eaton 4-H Special Riding Association will be held one week later than, usual, on Tuesday, October 27, at 7 p.m. in Kardel Hall on the Charlotte fairgrounds. All volunteers and other interested in the program are welcome. wife, Veda; two step-sons, Kendall Guy of Bristol, Indiana and Jerry Guy of Fine Lake; anda sister, Mrs. Artie Dennis of Nashville. Funeral services were held at 1:30 p.m. Thursday, October 8, from the Vogt Funeral Home of Nashville. Rev. Leonard Putnam officated. Burial was in Lakeview Cemetery, Nash­ ville. Monday thru Thursday... 6 a.m. to 7 p.m. Friday ............... 6 a.m. to 8:30 p.m. Saturday.................. 7 a.m,. to 4 p.m. Sunday ..................... 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. RESERVATIONS AFTER REGULAR HOURS HUNTERS ★ Please call Pat at 726-1040 ... if joi wait breakfast before 6 A.M. daring hunting season. McDonald 2% MILK *16 McDonald ICE CREAM $189 Gallon ...(round carton) DONUTS and Cup of COFFEE 29c PRICES GOOD THRU 10/17/81. “We want YOU as a customer!” We reserve the right to limit quantities. We accept FOOD STAMPS. MARATHON C-Store GASOLINE AND OIL PRODUCTS NASHVILLE • 419 North Main OPEN: Monday thru Friday 7:30 a.m. to 10:00 p.m. Saturday and Sunday 9:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m. DAVIS OIL COMPANY �Quality Clothing For work, dress, sports, school and leisure... underwear and outerwear. Tailored for fit, priced for thrift. •Yarn •Curtains Appliances All the finest quality, famous brands you can count on... RCA®, Zenith®, Sunbeam®, General Electric® and more. Every one at a Kmart price. First Quality Tremendous Selection Health and Beauty Aids Non-prescription health aids, soaps, cosmetics, hair­ care products, per­ fumes and more... all cost less with the Kmart9 price. Sporting Goods Do-lt* Yourself Home Improvement Kmart has everything to make home projects easy and thrifty. Power tools, building materials, electrical and plumbing supplies, paint and hardware. Whatever your sport, we've got fine, depend­ able equipment... nation­ al brands and our own private-label products. Infants* and Children's Wear From diaper sets for the wee ones to school fashions for boys and girls. All at savings. Quality Automotive Service and Parts Mechanics to service your car, parts and accessories for do-it-yourselfers, which­ ever you need, it's priced for savings. SHOP WITH CONFIDENCE AT YOUR K mart... Everyday savings and friendly customer Service — that's the big difference at K mart! Copyright 1981 by K mart* Corporation �The Saving Place™ grand opening sale MULLIKEN Come to our celebra­ tion for an unforget­ able thrifty shopping trip. Kmart has every­ thing all together in one great saving place. Over 50 depart­ ments awaiting your selection. GRAND LEDGE POTTERVILLE VERMONTVILLE DIMONDALE Starts NASHVILLE Thursday CHARLOTTE October 22 EATON RAPIDS One-Stop Family Shopping for Quality Brands at a K mart9 Price. Nice. BELLEVUE OLIVET at 8:30 a.m. 1658 Lansing Road Charlotte Softlines Departments Fashion and Accessories The very latest fashions in sizes and styles for every age and figure. Plus all the accessories to make a look com-1 lyefte ’Sheets �Th® Maple Valley New*, Nashville, Tuesday, October 13, 1981 — Page 10 Vermontville news By Esther Shepard Home from the hospital is Mrs. Velma Dickinson of Brown Rd., but still confined to her home, Mrs. Von West of Hager Rd. and Lansing and Mrs. Albert Boyles of Kinsel Hwy. to enjoy the autumn color. Congratulations to Julie Michele Murphy, who broke the girls’ cross-country record at Belding with a time of 19.5. She is a junior at Lakewood High School, Lake Odessa. She placed first in a 15 miles cross-country run from Hastings to Lakewood High School, Friday, breaking the girls record by over one hour. Julie Michele is the daughter of Gary and Paula (Sheldon) Kimble of Saranac and Gary Murphy of Vermontville. Mrs. Hermina Southern, Mrs. Katherine Snider, Mrs. Isabell Seitz, Miss Margareta, and Martha Zemke attended the wedding of Hermina’s grand­ daughter, Christine Briggs and Phillip Morrison at Ionia, Sunday. Christine is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. James Briggs. Mr. and Mrs. Jack Souther, from Riverside, Calif., have been visiting his sister-in-law, MrS. Hermina Southern, and they are spending a few months here this fall. John and Norma Veile hosted their mother’s bir­ thday, Sunday. Henry and Margie Joppie, present were Mr. and Mrs. Larry Schane, Mr. and Mrs. Randy Schane and children, Mr. and Mrs. Steve Schane and Miss Connie Parker and Mr. and Mrs. Robert Unkifer. Gertie Firster and Marilyn Butcher went to Mackinaw City Saturday on a color tour. The Senior Citizens will go on a trip to Turkeyville for dinner on Oct. 20. First they will meet at 11 a.m. at the Congregational Church for their meeting. The Congregational EUCHRE NIGHT will now be starting at... Rod's Maple Leaf EVERY WEDNESDAY ... at 7:30 P.M. NOTICE of PUBLIC HEARING Nashville Zoning Board of Appeals... THURSDAY, OCTOBER 15,1981 ... at 7:00 P.M. ... at the Community Center in Nashville. The purpose being Harold Christensen is requesting a special use permit and var­ iance in order to place a double wide mobile home on the property located at 330 Philadelphia St. This property is zoned R-l residential. SHARLOT A. SOURS, Secretary Nashville Zoning Board of Appeals For all your Insurance Needs See the... ALL-TOGETHER TEAM Teresa Jones Norma Viele Auto-Owners Insurance LifeHomeCarBusiness 178 S. Main St., Vermontville Phone S17-726-0634 Church Harvest Festival dinner is Saturday, Oct. 17 from 5 to 7 p.m. Mrs. Mina Barnes was taken to Pen­ nock Hospital by ambulance, Sunday morning. She is in Room 235. She was reported to be resting comfortably Sunday evening. Remember that the Maple Valley Athletic Boosters Bingo is now at Maple Valley High School cafeteria, still the same time, Thursdays, 7 p.m.; Early Birds 6:30 p.m. Garden Club will be Oct. 19. On Oct. 14, 21 and 28, the First Congregational Church will present a film seminar, “Families”, on these Wednesdays at 7 p.m., lasting an hour. They are based on material from John Powell’s “Fully Alive” series depicting the practical insights on family life which will help draw parents and children together. At the Chamber of Com­ merce meeting, Oct. 13, 7 p.m. at the Sugar Hut Cafe, Randy Mock of Bio-Comp Systems will be the guest speaker. The program will be on things we can do to utilize and conserve energy and how to use solar energy. This is an all-membership meeting and the public is invited. The event is a potluck dinner. Meat and beverage will be furnished by the Sugar Hut Cafe. Our condolence to the children of Mrs. Golah Mae Rasey, 92, of Bayne Rd., which is just west from Hager Rd. and Vermontville Township line. Mrs. Rasey died Octobers at Provincial House in Hastings. Golah was the daughter of Nelson and Nellie (Young) Appelman of Nashville, a member of the Kilpatrick United Brethren Church and Women Missionary Society. Mrs. Rasey is survived by her children, Nelson and Ernest of Nashville, Mrs. Tom (Sue) Sprague of Woodland, Maurice Teeple of Cadillac; Mrs. Gene (Geneva) Howell of Hastings and Von Rasey of Nashville. “Families” topic of Vermontville seminar Serving our country “Families” will be the topic of a film seminar planned for three successive Wednesday evenings at the First Congregational Church in Vermontville. The sessions will be held at 7 p.m. on October 14, 21, and 28. Each program will last an hour. P The three-week seminar is based on material from the John Powell “Fully Alive” series. The practical insights on family life in this program help draw parents and children together so that they can explore wgys to d deepen relationships vand better meet each other’s needs and aspirations, said Kenneth S. Champagne Rev. David W. Schreuder, Marine Pfc. Kenneth S. minister of the Vermontville Champagne, son of Richard church. There is no charge for this E. Champagne of 928 Gregg seminar which has been St., Nashville, has completed enthusiastically received in recruit training at the many other areas of the Marine Corps Recruit Depot, San Diego. country. During the 11-week The Vermontville church is located at 110 South Main. training cycle, he learned -the basics of battlefield (10-13) survival. He was introduced to the typical daily routine Farmers cautioned that he will experience during his enlistment and on fall tillage studied the personal and Because of the wet fall professional standards weather, sub-soiling or fall traditionally exhibited by plowing should not be con­ Marines. sidered for most Eaton Kenneth A. Wood County farms. Airman Kenneth A. Wood, According to County Extension Director Allen son of Mr. and Mrs. Robert Krizek, in many areas of the A. Wood of 818 N. Main St., county the soil is simply too Nashville, has graduated wet for fall tillage. Sub­ from the .U.S. Air Force maintenance soiling or fall plowing may munitions result in a compacted soil course at Lowry Air Force that will reduce productivity Base, Colo. Graduates of the course for several years. Krizek advises farmers to learned how to inspect, test the soil at maximum assemble and dispose of tillage depth before doing explosive munitions, and any fall tillage. If a “snake” earned credits toward an or ball can be easily formed associate degree in applied from the soil, then postpone science through the Comtillage until the soil drys. munity College of the Air This may mean postponing Force. Wood will now serve at until next year. Hurlburt Field, Fla. He is a 1980 graduate of BOARDING DOGS & CATS: Carroll Wells, Phone 726- Maple Valley High School, 0129. (eow) Vermontville, Mich. EATON COUNTY FARM AND HOME CALENDAR Thursday, Oct. 15 - 6:30-9:30 p.m. 4-H Family Roller Skating, Adams’ Skating Center, Charlotte. > Friday, Oct. 16 - 9:30-2:30; Horseback Riding for Han­ dicappers, Meadowview School, Packard Hwy., Charlotte. Monday, Oct. 19 - 7:30 p.m. Eaton Co. 4-H Agricultural Society Annual Meeting, Kardel Hall, Fairgrounds. Tuesday, Oct. 20 - 7 p.m. 4-H Style Show with local stores, 4­ H Building, Charlotte Fairgrounds. Thursday, Oct. 22-7 p.m. 4-H Crafts Guidelines Meeting, Cooperative Extension Office, 126 N. Bostwick, Charlotte. Thursday, Oct. 22-12:30 p.m. Luncheon with Belize visitors, Kellogg Center, Michigan State University. Friday, Oct. 23 - 9:30-2:30 Horseback Riding for Han­ dicappers, Meadowview School, Packard Hwy.; Charlotte. Saturday, Oct. 24 - 7 p.m. 4-H Leaders Banquet, 4-H Building, Charlotte Fairgounds. Tuesday/ Oct. 27 - 7 p.m. 4-H Special Riding Association Meeting, Kardel Hall, Charlotte Fairgrounds. Thursday, Oct. 29 - 7-9 p.m. 4-H Photography Program, Kardel Hall, Fairgrounds. Friday, Oct. 30 - 9 a.m. - 3 p.m. Eaton Extension Homemakers’ Bazaar, Lawrence Ave., Methodist Church, Charlotte. Friday, Oct. 30 - 9:30-2:30 Horseback Riding for Han­ dicappers, Meadowview School, Packard Hwy., Charlotte. Monday, Nov. 2 - 7 p.m. 4-H Advisory Council, Cooperative Extension Office, 126 N. Bostwick, Charlotte. Thursday, Nov. 5 - 7-9 p.m. 4-H Macrame Workshop, 4-H Building Auditorium, Charlotte Fairgrounds. Thursday, Noy. 5-7:30 p.m. “New Member Tea”, sponsored by Extension'Study Groups, Cooperative Extension Office, 126 N. Bostwick, Charlotte. Thursday, Nov. 5-7:30 p.m. 4-H Horse Bowl. Kardel Hall, Charlotte Fairgrounds. Saturday, Nov. 7 - 10-12 noon, 4-H Shooting Sports Meet, Bellevue Conservation Club. “Cooperative Extension Service programs are open to all without regard to race, color, national origin or sex.” He participated in an active physical conditioning program and gained proficiency in a variety of military skills, including first aid, rifle marksmanship' and close order drill. Teamwork and self­ discipline were emphasized throughout the training cycle. A 1981 graduate of Monroe High School, Monroe, Mich., he joined the Marine Corps in November 1981. on SWIMMING POOLS IN THE ' FOR DO IT-YWRSELFERG i'Tfa. eas/est pools —Fo~Jns7all!'- (616)963-0433 Financing Available! ACOffiA inc PROFESSIONAL BUSINESS DIRECTORY LIMESTONE & MARL (Delivered and Spread) CRANEWORK ■ Drainage Ditches • Farm Ponds DARRELL HAMILTON Rt 3. NASHVILLE PH.S52-NS1 FOR PROFESSIONAL INSURANCE PLANNING Call... THE HECKER AGENCY 225 N. 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(517) 852-9713 If you would like to sponsor this page, please caU ...945-9554 >««• i wus |grfd J1W JUrtW «•**** One thing can always cheer me when I’m feeling sad and low, When I tire of ciaily trials that I have to undergo, When those who should seem closest seem like people I don’t know, One thing can always cheer me... I know that God is near me. One thing can always cheer me when I do not understand How pain and sadness in our lives can get so out of hand, When the best ofhuman efforts doesn’t meet the day’s demands, One thing can always cheer me... I know that God is near me. PEOPLE’S BIBLE CHURCH 10 a.m. REV. LEONARD PUTNAM TRINITY GOSPEL CHURCH 219 Washington St., Nashville W0OOQOOT CHURCH OF THE NAZARENE - AUTO SERVICE CENTER 130 S. Main St., Vermontville 726-0569 REALTOR' WOLEVER’S REAL ESTATE ELSIE E. WOLEVER BROKER RES. (517) 726-0637 P.M. Worship. 6:00 p.m. P.M. Worship ... 7 p.m. Wednesday Bible Study & Wednesday Evening Prayer Meeting .. 7 p.m.Worship................. 7 p.m. REV. RICHARD WADSWORTH 126 S. Main St. Nashville, Ml. 49073 office (517) 852-1501 HECKER Insurance 225 N. AAAIN STREET NASHVILLE, MICHIGAN Telephone: 852-9680 — Amanda Bradley Lonny L. Kienutske GUARANTEED APPLIANCES Phone... 852-9724 VERMONTVILLE BIBLE CHURCH 250 250 N. N. Main, Main, Vermontville Vermontville Sunday School .. 10 Morning Worship 11 Evening Service .. 7 Wednesday: Prayer Meeting 7:30 a.m.. a.m. p.m. p.m. PASTOR’PAUL L. BOGER wooeoceceeocoocr- 301 Fuller St., Nashville Sunday School. 9:45 a.m. Sunday School ..10 a.m. Sunday: Sunday: A.M. Worship! 1:00 a.m.A.M. Worship ..11 a.m.‘ REV. J. G. BOOMER Trowbridge Service AREA CHURCH SCHEDULES Sunday School .. ’ UNITED METHODIST CHURCH Sunday: North State, Nashville A.M. Worship ..11 a.m. 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. Nashville, Mich. 852-0882 One thing can always cheer me more than anything Fve known And show me I will never have to struggle on my own, For no matter what might happen, I will never be alone... The thing that always cheers me Is just knowing God is near me.' Worship at the church of your choice, but make religion a part of your life. E. State Road, Nashville Only what's donefor Christ will last. T~i 205 S. Main, Nashville STANTON LUMBER YARD Only one life—will soon bepast 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 FIRST CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH Adult Sunday 110 S. Main, Vermontville School ... 10:30 a.m. Church School. 9:45 a.m. Church Service.. 11 a.m.Church Worship. 11 a.m. (Nursery Care Available) REV. MOLLY TURNER Fellowship Time After PEACE UNITED METHODIST Worship. CHURCH OF BARRYVILLE 6043 Scott Rd. (M-79) REV. DAVE SCHREUDER Sun. A.M. Worship .9:15 Sunday School...... 10:15 ASSEMBLY OF GOD CHURCH PASTOR STEVEN L. REID 803 Reed Reed St., St., Nashville Nashville 803 ST. CYRIL CATHOLIC CHURCH Sunday School .. 10 a.m. 203 N. State, Nashville Sunday: Sunday Mass .9:30 a.m.A.M. Worship .. 11 a.m. Holy Day Masses Evening Worship . 7 p.m. celebrated at 7:00 p.m. Wednesday Evening: the evening before Prayer Meeting.. 7 p.m. REV. ROBERT CONSANI REV. ROBERT G. TAYLOR MAPLEGROVE BIBLE CHURCH 8593 Cloverdale Road (’/, mile East of M-66, 5 miles south of Nashville) Sunday School .. 10 a.m. A.M. Service 11 a.m. . 7 p.m. P.M, Service. PASTOR MARVIN POTTER THE SOUTH KALAMO PENTECOSTAL CHURCH Corner of Kalama Highway and Ionia Rd. Welcomes you to all of its services: 10 a,m. Sunday School .. 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*, Nashvillo, Tuesday, October 13,1981 — Page 12 October 8, 1981 at 7:00 p.m. before the regular council on a Junk Yard and Junk Vehicle Ordinance. All ayes. Motion carried. Nashville Village Council ■— MINUTES OF REGULAR MEETING— 9:10 CLERK ENTERED. Motion by Babcock, supported by Hughes to draw up a change order no. 1 on Contract No. 3 to install a furnace at the new sewer garage. Yes, Fueri, Babcock, Tobias and Hughes. No, Frith. Motion carried. Motion by Fueri, supported by Frith to adopt Community Antenna Television System Ordinance No. 9-24-81. All ayes. Motion carried. Motion by Hughes, supported by Fueri to commend the Maple Valley Riverside Recreational Development Corporation for putting on a fine Harvest Festival. All ayes. Motion carried. Motion to adjourn by Hughes, supported by Frith. Meeting adjourned at 10:02 p.m. The regular meeting of the Nashville Village Council held September 24, 1981 at 7:00 p.m. at the Community Center in Nashville was called to order by President Harold Christiansen. Present, Tobias, Hughes, Fueri and Babcock. Absent Rizor and Frith. Minutes were taken by John Hughes in absence of the clerk. The minutes of the last regular meeting were read and approved. Communications were read by Hughes. A letter was read from Consumers Power regarding power to the proposed treatment facility on Greggs Crossing Road; Motion by Hughes, supported by Tobias to pay Consumers Power $5,450 to have electrical service at the Sewer Treatment facility at 9500 Greggs Crossing Road. All ayes. Motion carried. The Federal Revenue Sharing Statement of Assur­ ances was read. Nashville to receive $22,877 for Entitlement Period 13 (October 1, 1981 - September 30, 1982). Congressman Howard Wolpe s representative was present to discuss Block grants and their impact on the Village. Harold Christiansen, President Date: Octobers, 1981 — MINUTES OF SPECIAL MEETING — A special meeting of the Nashville Village Council held September 21, 1981 at 6:00 p.m. at the Village Hall in Nashville was called to order by President Harold Christiansen. Present were Bab­ cock, Hughes, Tobias and Frity. Absent, Fueri (not notified of meeting) and Rizor. PURPOSE: to discuss problems on the Lentz Street Sewer project. Tom Chettelbourgh and Steve Heilman represen­ tatives from Williams & Works were also present. After much discussion, motion by Hughes, sup­ ported by Tobias to reconnect Lentz Street sewer lines in the middle of the street. All ayes. Motion carried. Motion by Hughes, supported by Frith to adjourn. Meeting adjourned at 6:40 p.m. 8:05 p.m. FRITH ENTERED. Bruce Kuffer, representative of Williams & Works was present to discuss the following: a) Attorney Dimmer's report of Village inspecting sewer hookups. b) Licensing procedures for drain layers, c) A letter concerning contractor retainage fees and setting up escrow accounts. A proposed junk yard and Junk Vehicle Ordinance was presented. Motion by Tobias, supported by Hughes to advertise for a public hearing oh NASNVim VILLAGE MEETINGS Harold Christiansen, President Because of the Thanksgiving and Christmas Holidays falling on Thursdays, the November and December meetings of the Nashville Village Council will be held on the 1st and 3rd Thursday of each month. Date: October 8, 198 Barry Office: 110 W. Center St. Mon., Oct. 19 - Immunization Clinic, 9-11:30 a.m. and 1-4 p.m.; W.I.C., 8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Tues., Oct. 20 Medicaid NOVEMBER Sth and 19th DECEMBER MEETINGS will be ... DECEMBER 3rd and 17th. SUSAN M. CORKWELL NASHVILLE VILLAGE CLERK Anniversary Special 16-oz. loaves WHITEBREAD e 3for*100 cmIc 6n 9 Fresh APPLE CIDER HOMOGENIZED Screening, 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.; Family Planning, 11:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. Wed., Oct. 21 - W.I.C., 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. Fri., Oct. 23 Family Planning, 11:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. Charlotte Office: Mon., Oct. 19 Family Planning, 110 N. Cochran, 11 a.m. - 4 p.m. Tues., Oct. 20 - W.I.C., 110 N. Cochran, 8 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. Wed., Oct. ,21 Medicaid Screening, 110 N. Cochran, 8 a.m. -4 p.m.; Immunization Clinic, 528 Beech St., 8:30-11 a.m. and 1-4 p.m. Thurs., Oct. 22 Family Planning, 110 N. Cochran, 11 a.m. - 7 p.m.; W.I.C., 110 N. Cochran, 8 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. Fri., Oct. 23 - W.I.C., 110 N. Cochran, 8 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. IN MEMORIAM MILK 189 Oscar Mayer I69 *11 Beef HOT DOGS READY TO EAT ... HOT DOGS & POLISH DOGS Susan M. Corkwell, Clerk Health Department calendar NOVEMBER MEETINGS will be ... Butternut Blue Seal Susan M. Corkwell, Clerk 3/’1.00 2/’1.00 with all the fixings HUNTING LICENSES and SUPPLIES * "THANKS to all of our friends and customers for your patronage HOURS: Sun. 11 to 11; Monday thru Thursday 637 N. Main, Nashville 8:30 a.m. to 11 p.m. Fri. & Sat. 8:30 - 1 a.m In loving memory of Eddie Ray Purchis, who passed away October 13, 1976. Five years have passed When sorrow fell on our family that loved you. Each in our own way remember The loving memories we shared. Life up to death varies, You may be gone but never forgotten. Still live with us in our hearts. We pray to the Lord to give us patience To endure our sorrow. May the souls of the departed Through the Mercy of God, rest in peace. Sadly missed by Mother, Father and Family Action - Ads FOR SALE: Six month old registered Angus heifer, had all shots, halter broke to lead, excellent 4-H project heifer. Phone Sunfield, 566­ 8910. WANTED: Volunteer noon supervisor for Fuller School, Nashville. 852-9468. ORDINANCE No. THE VILLAGE OF NASHVILLE JUNK YARD AND JUNK VEHICLE ORDINANCE AN ORDINANCE TO PROVIDE FOR CONTROL AND REGlIi * TION OF OUTDOOR PARKING. ACCUMULATION, STORAGE AND /OR ABANDONMENT OF JUNK, INCLUDING JUNK MOTOR VEHICLES, AND JUNK FARM EQUIPMENT, WITHIN All AREAS OF THE VILLAGE OF NASHVILLE. TO PROVIDE FOR PENALTIES FOR THE VIOLATION OF THIS ORDINANCE AND TO REPEAL ANY ORDINANCE OR PARTS OF ORDINANCES IN CONFLICT HEREWITH. THE VILLAGE OF NASHVILLE ORDAINS: Section I. Name - This Ordinance shall be known and cited as "The Village of Nashville Junk Yard and Junk Vehicle Ordinance". Section II. Definitions • The term "private premises" shall mean any lot or parcel of land owned or occupied by any person, firm or corporation, whether or not improved with any dwelling, house, building or other structure, whether inhabited or tem­ porarily or continuously uninhabited or vacant. Sectionlll. Regulations: A. Except to the extent permitted under State Low, no person, firm or corporation shall permit the parking, storage or ac­ cumulation thereof upon any public right-of-way, public property or private premises within the Village, of any junk, including junk motor vehicles, junk farm equipment or the parts of either, unless the same are wholly contained within a fully enclosed building or a completely walled enclosure, or other appropriate means so as not to be visible to public view, except for the following: 1. Motor vehicles in operating condition eligible for use in accordance with the requirements of the Michigan Vehicle Code, being Act 300 of the Public Acts of 1949, as amended; 2. Motor vehicles in operating condition held as stock in trade by a regularly licensed dealership of new or used motor vehicles or equipment used in the operation of such dealership; 3. Motor vehicles or parts thereof located in junk yards or the places of business of wreckers duly licensed by state or village authority, pursuant to governing state law, or governing village law; 4. Motor vehicles temporarily inoperable due to minor mechanical failure, but which are not in any manner dismantled and have substantially all main component parts attached, may remain upon private property for not to exceed an aggregate total of thirty (30) days; 5. Nor more than one modified vehicle in fully operating con­ dition such as a stock modified, redesigned or reconstructed vehicle for a purpose other than that for which it was manufac­ tured may be permitted, provided no building or garage is located upon the premises in which said vehicle could be parked or stored; B. No repairing, redesigning, modifying or dismantling work or operation shall be allowed upon any vehicle or parts thereof except pursuant to authority conferred by the state or village under governing law, or upon any public right-of-way or public property for a period in excess of one week, except such as shall be accomplished within fully enclosed buildings or completely walled enclosures; provided further, that such repairing, rede­ signing; modifying or dismantling shall be conducted in con­ formity with any applicable zoning ordinance and in such a man­ ner as not to adversely affect the owners or occupants of adjoining property; Section IV. Nuisance - Any parking, storage, accumulation, placement or operation in violation of the provisions of this ordinance is hereby declared to be a public nuisance which may be enjoined pursuant to governing law or for which the violator may be subjected to a suit for civil damages, as well as the fines and penalties herein provided. Section V. Construction - This ordinance shall not apply to any junk yard, salvage yards, garages, dealerships, body or paint shops operating within the Village, which shall be licensed pur­ suant to governing state law or governing the Village law, but shall be in addition to and not in conflict with all other laws and ordinances respecting junk and junk vehicles. Section VI. Savings Clause - The provisions of this ordinance are hereby declared to be severable and if any clause, sen­ tence, word, section or provision is declared void and unen­ forceable, for any reason, by a court, the remaining portion of said ordinance shall remain in force. Section VII. Penalty - Any person, firm or corporation violating any of the provisions of this ordinance may; a) . Be punished by imprisonment for not more than 90 days or a fine of not more than $500, or both; b) . Be ordered to pay court costs. Section IX. Procedure for complaints - Complaints are to be in writing to the Village Council. Council will proceed through adopted complaint procedure policy. Section X. Effective Dote • This ordinance shall take effect 21 days after the date hereof. Dated; October 8, 1981 Harold Christiansen, President Adopted: Octobers, 1981 Published: October 13, 1981 Effective: Novembers, 1981 Susan M. Corkwell, Village Clerk The Choice is Clear... We want to give you the net profits per acre possible. assure that, we offer a Free ing Agreement up to 100%. the details call me at. . . Citizens Elevator 870 S. Main Vermontville Phone 726-0514 Your Local Kernel Renk. greatest To help Replant­ For all �The Maple Valley New*, Nashville, Tuesday, October 13, 1981 — Page 13 Lions beat Decatur 14-6 o ww o SViSk 5W £5^ o ^Sk^Jhk^u s ^ SVk^Jhk^u k^JXhkV^u sVXV s^sts sn-?> **<2i*s ** < 2 i * s . T 'W h^ L T'Wh^L “VI ** ■» »*!**U U mZ z * J2afcw*fc wee 5»«»RMpblt hWiriWfabri WBitarim Mttamdlqdn, a*iMinn«K« »u»iiy M ■uftHtaw uWSiid naw* SpCadisd^^^ hiomA ■a ,w HriiM*1** Maple Valley’s varsity football team defeated Decatur last Friday in a second half, come from behind victory. Decatur opened the scoring with a 20 yard pass from Mike Gleason to Jim Salmon following a 50-yard run by Brian Southworth. The allimportant extra point pass fell incomplete. The half ended 6-0, Decatur, when Maple Valley could not get their offense untracked. The second half opened with a bang, however, with Jeff Christensen returning the kickoff 64 yards behind excellent blocking led by Mike Kelly. The Lions scored in 3 plays from the twenty yard line with Tom Brooke going 5 yards for the score, Sports then running in the go ahead extra point. The Lions scored their second touchdown in the fourth quarter when Walt Maurer ran 8 yards behind Rob Franks and Rodney Godbey for the score. The run capped a 76 yard Maple Valley drive. Maple Valley’s defense did an excellent job against Decatur and their fine quarterback Mike Gleason. Tony Dunkelburger led the team with 6 tackles and 4 assists with good help from Walt Maurer, Bruce Conklin, Jon Villanueva, and Jeff Christensen. Tom Brooke led all run­ ners with 148 yards, followed by Wes Wood with 58 yards. Maple Valley ended with 219 yards rushing and 29 yards passing. Maple Valley still has a shot at tying for the league championship. They go to Saranac Friday to continue their two game winning streak and attempt at im­ proving a 3-2 record. Valley wins two league games The Lion girls won two league basketball games last week. Tuesday’s victory came at the expense of Central Montcalm, 55-51 and Thursday’s victory was over Portland, 42-37. Valley’s big gun Tuesday was senior co-captain Melanie Rogers who gar­ nered 27 points and pulled down 17 rebounds. The lead changed hands many times as a pesty Central press kept Valley in turnover trouble. Fouls plagued the Lions early as co-captain Melissa Coffman drew her third in the second quarter. But Valley kept pace with the Hornets in the third quarter after trailing 28-27 at the half. Melanie Rogers scored 14 of the team’s 18 points in that quarter and helped put the Lions in front 45-40 by the end of that period. Melissa Coffman picked up the scoring pace in the fourth quarter and -kept Valley in front. Her ball handling in the final minute of play helped seal the victory for Valley. The Lion victory was also helped by Denise Snowden who grabbed 10 rebounds and Colleen Hoffman who added 6 points. The bus trip to Portland must have been a bit un­ settling for the Lions Thursday. By the time the dust cleared at the end of the first quarter, the Lions trailed 10-16. Though “Murphy’s Law” prevailed even into the second quarter, Paula Service’s 6 points helped give the Lions enough to come within 2 (20-22) by the half. Melanie Rogers scored all 6 of the third quarter Lion points. But Lion defense held the Raiders to the same total. A pleasant surprise for the Valley squad was the play of sophomore Tammi Tobias in the final period. Tobias blocked 6 Raider shots and gave Valley the possession of the ball. A balanced Lion scoring effort and some key free throws gave the Lions their first lead with 2 minutes remaining to be played. Valley again called on the fine ball handling skills of Melissa Coffman to control the end of the game. Valley had a come-from-behind 42­ 37 victory. Rogers led all scorers with 22. Paula Service added 8. Melissa Coffman pulled down 10 rebounds. Valley travels to Bellevue on Monday and plays league foe Vestaburg at home on Tuesday. This makes the girls’ record 5 wins and only 2 losses. J.V. girls win two The JV girls team won their second game of the week at Portland after an earlier victory over Central Montcalm. In the Central Montcalm game Maple Valley received balanced scoring from Tammy Corkins, Chris Antcliff, Jenny Filter, Duska Morawski, and Jackie Gardner to win by a narrow margin. Later in the week the team traveled to Portland to defeat Portland’s J.V. team 30 to 26. Jenny Filter led all scorers with 14 points in­ cluding eight of ten attempts at the free throw line. Tracy Beachnau added eight points and six rebounds to the Lion’s winning effort. The young Lions are hoping to even their season record with a victory Monday evening at Bellevue. Boosters meeting tonight Don’t forget to attend the Maple Valley Band Boosters 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., Vermontv To • Ph. 726 0569 meeting tonight October 13. There will be a vote on an amendment to the con­ stitution. The meeting is at 7 p.m. in the high school cafeteria. Remember if you have a student in the Jr. or Sr. High Band you are a member of the Band Boosters. Don’t forget the bands have candy bars for sale. Next week is the end of the sale. Attendance urged at Athletic Boosters meeting — The regular monthly Maple Valley Athletic Boosters meeting is Monday, October 19, at 7:00 p.m. at Maple Valley Jr. - Sr. High School. Regular meetings are the third Monday’s of each month. Parents of athletes and cheerleaders are urged to attend. We all have to work together to keep our sports program alive. Please don’t let our kids down. Vermontville 7th-8th little league wins games On October 10, Vermontville’s 7th and 8th teams won at Sunfield 18 to 14. Doug Dickinson scored the first touchdown of the game. He made an interception and ran 30 yards to score. He had help from team mates with exceptional blocking. He also scored the second touch­ down and gained 25 yards. Doug had 5 tackles. Good going Doug. Matt Coleman and Michell Collier had 3 tackles each. Glenn Ewing had 4. Martin Smith and Robert Myers got 5 each. Scott Villanueva got 6. Scott Flower and Scott Carpenter got 9 each. Chris Tyler, Matt Coleman, Scott Flower and Robert Myers had a fumble recovery each. Scott Villanueva had an in­ terception. T.R. Myers set up two of our touchdowns with two long passes for 100 yards. He also ran for 42 yards. Tai Gearhart had an interception for 19 yards and caught a pass for 45 yards. Scott Carpenter caught passes for 55 yards. Glenn Ewing ran 36 yards and made a touchdown. Other players were Robbie Trowbridge, Jamie Grinage, Dan Snowden, Troy Collier, Sherman Reid, Mark Martin, Darin Sargent and Tim Imes. Coaches were Steve Hwitt, Stan Carter, Wendell Hill and Bill Count. 6th grade lost to Sunfield 20 to 0. Brian Bonney had 3 tackles, Dale Dickinson had 4. Matt Ewing had 5. Gene Granger had 7. Mark Myers had 8. Mark Myers had a total of 121 yards gained and 15 yards on kick return. Dale Dickinson had 31 yards gained and 18 yards on kick return. Brian Bonney had a 16 yard gain. Other players were Derek Myall, Jeff Fisher, Lance Brumm, Rick Osborn, Eric Baker, Tim Mulkins, Pat Dickinson, Lance Root and Matt Brown. Coaches were Dale Fisher and Dale Collier. Vermontville 4th-5th grade football resultsSaturday, Oct. 10, Ver­ montville 4th & 5th grade football team defeated Sunfield 6 to 0. Vermontville raised their record to 4 wins and 0 losses and have not allowed a single point this year. Going into the game, Sunfield was also undefeated and unscored on, but on the first play from scrimmage fullback Greg Flower went off tackle for 60 yards and the game’s only score, Greg finished the day with 95 yards rushing, 17 tackles and one fumble recovery to go with his touchdown. Other Nashville 6th graders make It five Nashville offense was called on to produce its highest total this season so they could outlast a talented Hastings team. Nashville scored first on an end run by Jared Carrigan, then opened up the lead on an 81 yard run by Bill Brenton. Then Chris Thompson took over the scoring chores as he scored the next three Nashville touchdowns before handing over the scoring duties to Nashville 4th-5th grade win at Hastings Nashville’s 4th and 5th grade football team won a hard fought game at Hastings Saturday, October 10. Fine running by Scott Tobias, Bobby Wood, Sean Bitgood, Ryan Hickey enabled Nashville to move deep into Hastings territory where fine blocking by Ricky McKee, Cody Matson, Randy Bishop, Tom Wood, Cleon Brown, Jeff Purchis and Seth Sprinkle allowed Bob Wood to cross the goal line. The defense held strong by John Sprague, Glen Sebastian, Mickey Shilton, Shannon Redmond, David Nickel, Troy TenEke, Shawn Herman, Tim Bracey, Terry Kellogg, Robby Loy, Roy Tomas and Bobby Allen kept Hastings scoreless. The Nashville teams again rode in the comfort of Paul Swift’s bus — thanks again, Mr. Swift. The next game for Nashville’s 4th and 5th grades will be their last game of the season and will be October 24 at Ver­ montville. M.V. coaching positions open The Maple Valley Athletic Department is in need of voluntary coaches in the following winter sports: Varsity volleyball, junior varsity volleyball, junior varsity wrestling, varsity junior varsity cheerleading and seventh grade boys basketball. Please contact Larry Lenz at 852-9275, if interested. Scot Lenz who scored Nash­ ville’s final score. The line of Richard Ward, Brad McKee, Eric Haeck, Richard Meade, Robby Norton, Tony Wolf and Ray Wolcott controlled the line of scrimage. The defense held when it needed to late in the game as Pat Hagon, Eric Terpening, Dan Murphy, Craig Roberts, Brock DeGroot, Danny Kellogg, Randy Sears and Brian Stall put in strong showings for Nashville. The final game for Nash­ ville’s 6th Graders Football team will be October 24 at Vermontville. Remove old door. ball carriers were Matt Forell with 58 yards, Scott Furlong with 23 yards, Trevor Collier with 2 yards and Kevin Stewart. Defensively, Matt Forell had 9 tackles, Kevin Stewart, Kirk Andrews and Mike Barnaart, 5 tackles apiece, Trevor Collier, Randy Heinze and . Andy Trowbridge with 4, Scott Furlong with 3 tackles, Greg Olmstead with 2 and Cevin Cornish, Shawn Grinage, Greg Trine, Ryan Warner, Mark Goodrich, Ryan Cole, Shawn Carpenter and Eric Bignail, one tackle apiece. Jeff Schroader and Dennis Kellogg also played very well, helping the defense keep Sunfield scoreless. The offensive line of Mike Barnaart, Ryan Cole, Jeff Schroader, Greg Trine, Cevin Cornish, Eric Bignail and Ryan Warner did an outstanding job blocking for the backfield. Next week, Vermontville will play at Hastings and the following week will wrap up their season at home against Nashville. spend a little time add lasting value to your home Assemble frame and fit to house. you can Install a Blico Basement Door yourself Enjoy the convenience, safety and low maintenance of an alb steel Bilco Basement Door. You II Assemble doors. like its neat, trim appearance, ease of operation, and the way it sheds ram. It's a great do-it- yourself project and actually costs less than having a new wooden door built. Complete instructions and all required hardware included. Secure to concrete and caulk. AMERICA S FINEST BASEMENT DOOR Stop in and sac our display. Wo’ll give yea free literature on hew to do It Or, wo can saggest a contractor to Install It for you. HOMETOWN YOUR FULL SERVICE LUMBER YARD BELIVERIN6-fLAIimilG-ESTIIIATm6-SaVIII6 Call and Compare...852-O882 In Nashville * 1 block East on the tracks �The Maple Valley New*. Nashville, Tuesday, October 13, 1981 — Page 14 Maple Valley Schools Annual Financial Report EXPENDITURES: Redemption of Bonds.............. Interest of Bonds.................... Other Expenses............ Outgoing Transfers and Other Transactions........ TOTAL Expenditures, Outgoing Transfers & Other Transactions Excess of Revenues, Incoming Transfers & Other Transactions Over Expenditures, Outgoing Transfers & Other Transactions Board of Education Maple Valley Schools Nashville-Vermontville, Michigan We have examined the general purpose financial statements of the Maple Valley School District as of and for the year ended June 30, 1981, as listed in the table of contents. Our examination was'made in accordance with generally accepted auditing standards and, accordingly, included such tests as we considered necessary in the circumstances. In harmony with the requirements of the State of Michigan, the School District has capitalized pitalized and amortized school bus Costs. This practice, in our opinion, is not in accordance with generally accepted fund accounting principles. Donald L. Lloyd LIABILITIES AND FUND BALANCE: Accounts Payable.....' Contracts Payable Salaries and Withholdings Payable Accrued Expenses Due to Other Funds ........... Deferred Revenue ................ Other Liabilities TOTAL LIABILITIES: REVENUES & FUND BALANCE TOTAL LIABILITIES AND FUND BALANCE 1981 $193,228 $146,467 899 72 0 144 49,031 293,770 537,072 $1,471 27,767 276,229 $450,535 $ 0 TOTAL Expenditures, Outgoing Transfers & Other Transactions $3,047,115$2,958,002 Excess of Revenues, Incoming Transfers & Other Transactions Over Expenditures Outgoing Transfers & Other Transactions $(164,944) $(85,066) STATE OF FUND BALANCE YEAR ENDED JUNE 30, 1981 FUND BALANCE, JULY 1, 1980 .. $535,601 Additions (Deductions) Prior Year Adjustments Excess of Revenue, Incoming Transfers & Other Transactions Over Expenditures Outgoing Transfers and Other Transactions Other Additions (Deductions) $(85,066) (85,066) $1,471 $535,601 0 $ $450,535 $537,072 $450,535 GENERAL FUND COMPARATIVE REVENUE AND EXPENSE STATEMENT FISCAL YEAR ENDED JUNE 30 REVENUES: 198 1981 Local ;, $954,262$! ,060,875 Intermediate 0 0 State .................. 1,763,638 -1,658,473 Federal .............. 98,678 83,755 Incoming Transfers and Other Transactions 65,593 69,833 TOTAL Revenues, Incoming Transfers & Other Transactions $2,882,171 $2 872 936 EXPENDITURES: Instruction .............................. $1,675,965$! ,668,777 Instruction - Employee Benefits 209,188 216,634 Support Services: Pupil 118,739 61,423 Instructional Staff... 51,541 42,169 General Administration .. 77,925 78,994 School Administration 146,573 154,546 Business .................. 603,146 600,886 Central.................................. 9,881 14,304 Other ............ 6,771 5,918 Support Services - Employee Benefits Community Services Community Services ■ Employee Benefits 86,745 105,798 Capital Outlay......................... 56,619 8,553 Outgoing Transfers and Other Transactions 4,022 0 FUND BALANCE, JUNE 30, 1981 - 85,066 $450,535 DEBT RETIREMENT FUND COMPARATIVE BALANCE SHEET JUNE 30 ASSETS: Cash Accounts Receivable Taxes Receivable .............. Due From Other Funds Other Assets TOTAL ASSETS: (88) $ (3,462) $ $22,448 (3,462) (3,462) $18,986 BUILDING AND SITE FUND COMPARATIVE BALANCE SHEET JUNE 30 FOOTE, ILES, FOOTE & LLOYD CERTIFIED PUBLIC ACCOUNTANTS 1980 $78,158 FUND EQUITY, JUNE 30, 1981 Respectfully submitted, ASSETS: Cosh ............................ Accounts Receivable Taxes Receivable Due from Other Funds Due from Other Governmental Units ........ Other Assets TOTAL ASSETS: $77,764 FUND EQUITY, JULY 1, 1980 ...... Additions (Deductions) Prior Year Adjustment Excess of Revenues, Incoming Transfers and Other Transactions Over Expenditures, Outgoing Transfers & Other Transactions . Other Additions (Deductions) NET ADDITIONS (Deductions) Our examination was made for the purpose of forming an opinion on the general purpose financial statements.taken as a whole. The supplemental financial'information is presented for purposes of additional analysis and is not a required part of the general purpose financial statements. Such information has been subjected to the auditing procedures applied in the examination of the general purpose financial statements, including tests of the recorded expenditures relative to federal programs transmitted by the State set forth on pages 41 through 45 which were designed to satisfy ourselves that the recorded expenditures were made in accordance with regulations of the U.S. Department of Education relating to allowable expenditures under the act, and in our opinion, it is fairly stated in all material respects in relation to the general purpose financial statements taken as a whole. GENERAL FUND COMPARATIVE BALANCE SHEET JUNE 30,1981 $50,000 28,031 127 DEBT RETIREMENT FUND STATEMENT OF FUND EQUITY YEAR ENDED JUNE 30, 1981 In our opinion, except for the treatment of the bus costs referred to in the preceding paragraph, the general purpose financial statements referred to above present fairly the financial position of the Maple Valley School District, at June 30, 1981, and the results of its operations for the year then ended, in conformity with generally accepted accounting principles applied on a basis consistent with that of the pre­ ceding year. ‘ $50,000 27,693 71 1980 1981 $20,298 2,229 65 0 ______0 $22,592 $18,683 163 140 $18,986 LIABILITIES AND FUND BALANCE: Tax Anticipation Notes and Loans Payable $ $ Accounts Payable.................... Due to Other Funds 144 0 Other Liabilities TOTAL LIABILITIES: 144 $ $ Q FUND BALANCE $22,448 $18,986 TOTAL LIABILITIES AND FUND BALANCE: $22,592 $18,986 DEBT RETIREMENT FUND COMPARATIVE REVENUE AND EXPENSE STATEMENT FISCAL YEAR ENDED JUNE 30 REVENUES: 1980 1981 Local $37,462 $74,696 Other Revenues (Section 27 State Aid Funds)... 40,214 0 Incoming Transfers and Other Transactions . 0 0 TOTAL Revenues, Incoming Transfers & Other Transactions $77,676 $74,696 ASSETS: Cash. Accounts Receivable Taxes Receivable Due from Other Funds Other Assets —TOTAL ASSETS 1980 1981 $40,835 1,169 $21,066 374 $42,004 $21,440 LIABILITIES & FUND BALANCE: Tax Anticipation Notes and Loans Payable Accounts Payable Due to Other Funds .............. Other Liabilities TOTAL LIABILITIES Fund Balance TOTAL Liabilities & Fund Balance 0 $42,004 $42,004 0 $21,440 $21,440 BUILDING AND SITE FUND COMPARATIVE REVENUE AND EXPENSE STATEMENT FISCAL YEAR ENDED JUNE 30 REVENUES: 1980 1981 Local . $ 836 $ 886 Other Revenues 0 Incoming Transfers and Other Transactions TOTAL Revenues, Incoming Transfers & Other Transactions $ 836 $ 886 EXPENDITURES: Land Buildings & Additions 21,450 Furniture & Equipment Other Expenses Outgoing Transfers and Other Transactions TOTAL Expenditures, Outgoing Transfers & Other Transactions . $21,450 Excess of Revenues, Incoming Transfers, & Other Transactions Over Expenses and Outgoing Transfers 836 $(20,564) $ BUILDING AND SITE FUND STATEMENT OF FUND EQUITY YEAR ENDED JUNE 30, 1981 FUND BALANCE, JULY 1, 1980 $42,004 Additions (Deductions) $(20,564) Prior Year Adjustments Excess of Revenues, Incoming Transfers & Other Transactions Over Expenditures, Outgoing Transfers & Other Transactions Other Additions (Deductions) (20.564) Net Additions (Deductions) .. (20,564) FUND EQUITY, JUNE 30, 1981 $21,440 LONG-TERM DEBT GROUP OF ACCOUNTS JUNE 30 1980 hl W IS S M[ Cu [C Me.’ 1981 RESOURCES TO LIQUIDATE LONG-TERM.DEBT: Amounts available in the Debt Retirement Fund $22,448 $18,986 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 $18,986 LONG-TERM DEBT PAYABLE: Term Bonds Payable $745,000 $695,000 Serial Bonds Payable School Bond Loans Payable... Other Loans. ............ 0 _______0 TOTAL Long-Term Debt Payable $745,000 $695,000 1!!' $ V �The Maple Valley Newt, Nashville, Tuesday, October 13. 1981 — Page 15 SCHEDULE OF DELINQUENT TAXES RECEIVABLE JUNE 30, 1981 GENERAL Delinquent IDSDTuRaNt Collections Delinquent Operating 63040 Adjustments 1980-1981 6--3--0--4--1Fuad 1977- 78 1978- 79 1979- 80 1980- 81 TOTAL 22.00 -0­ -0­ -0­ -0­ -0­ 876.63 84.47 961.10 -0- 1,030,623.821,030,574.24 898.631,030,708.291,031,535.34 DEBT RETIREMENT HIND (NEW) 1978- 79 25:84 -0­ -0­ 1979- 80 38.90 -0­ 38.90 1980- 81 -0­ 74,187.44 74,073.00 TOTAL 64.74 74,187.44 74,111.90 State Equalized Valuation State Equalized Valuation 19791979-80 80 1980-81 1980- 81 22.00 -0­ -0­ 49.58 71.58 25.84 -0114.44 140.28 $40,946,831 $46,295,375 COMPARATIVE SCHOOL SERVICE FUND BALANCE SHEET JUNE 30 ASSETS: Cash Accounts Receivable. Inventory Due from Other Funds * ... twngiMi i* « -..la ii • — Wilt (■fa.. ■uq >»'tsto! IB |l E It I Mm .. MB* nrcn — *•* J11 1J1J® hrmw®' JJ J5**J J5J ((«•:■■■ an1*1*"5 9^ tolissot^ lissot^ 0'« I* n1 1981 $10,296 7,128 8,985 ______0 $26,409 $15,366 7,582 9,305 ____ 0 $32,253 (Including relocatable classrooms)37 3,751,136 798,937 1,240,451 280,379 Maplewood Elerpentary 19 (including relocatable classrooms) 15 1,085,182 267,531 Kellogg Elementary (including relocatable classroom) 848,154 113,140 8 Administration Building 55,032 54,658 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 $8,994,384 for insurance purposes. STUDENT ENROLLMENT The full time student enrollment during the 1980-81 school year was 1,786 students in grades K-12 compared with 1,864 students during the 1979-80 school year. There were also eighteen memberships for state aid purposes in the high school adult completion p;g. gram. The enrollment during the 1%S-©4 school year was 1,512 students. ThGre weren't any non-resident student® enrolled during the 1980-81 school year. Bachelor’s Degree lA-' considering the ttower percentage anticipated increase in state aid support as related to anticipated expenditures along with the factor of declining enroll­ ment. 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. News of good things growing- 1980 Fuller St. Elementary । a»» to $72. Present further indications arethe that the cash balance will be reduced during 1981-82 school year by Margaret G. McCall When stores and markets start filling produce counters with multi-shaped and colored winter squash — one of many good things growing LIABILITIES: in Michigan — it’s a sure Accounts Payable. ............... 0 0 sign autumn’s here. Due to Other Funds ............... 0 ______0 Winter squash grown in School Service Fund Balance ... $26,409 $32,253 our state include butternut, a bell-shaped, light orange COMPARATIVE SCHOOL SERVICE FUND REVENUE squash with a sweet taste AND EXPENSE STATEMENT that’s excellent for baking 1980 1981 REVENUE: and pies; buttercup, turban Total Revenue from Local Sources $93,974 $92,829 shaped and dark green in Total Revenue from State Sources 63,151 63,635 color with a nutty-type Total Revenue from Federal flavor; acorn, small dark Sources ............................ 0 0 green with deep ridges; and Incoming Transfer from Hubbard, the best known and 0 largest squash (7 to 20 8,658 General Fund pounds) with a thick and TOTAL Revenues and Incoming Transfers $165,783 $156,464 warty skin which varies in color. Before you know, it will be EXPENDITURES: $144,914 136,959 time for trick-or-treaters, so Food Services ..... remember Michigan 2,293 1,630 Book Store Activities pumpkins are good eating as Athletic Activities. 22,570 11,368 well as good for decorations. TOTAL $169,114 $150,620 When you purchase this EMPLOYEE BENEFITS . 0 0 year’s Halloween jack-o977_______0 CAPITAL OUTLAY lantern, stock up on several $170,091 $150,620 TOTAL smaller pumpkins. The 00 Outgoing Transfers seeds are a tasty snack when Total Expenditures.Transfers roasted and the pumpkin $170,091 $150,620 flesh can be cut into pieces & Other Transactions.......... and cooked, then canned or Total Service Fund Revenues, frozen for future use. 156,464 165,783 Transfers & Other Transactions Winter squash is $5,844 EXCESS REVENUE traditionally baked and $4,308 EXCESS EXPENDITURES pumpkin is used in pies; SCHOOL BUILDINGS AND VALUATION however, many recipes are available for preparing hot The following lowing information is in relationship to the soups, jams, cakes and 1980-81 school year. Each spring the Board of Education unique vegetable dishes. receives an up to date appraisal report from E. C. Squash and pumpkin are Deyo & Associates covering all school buildings and generally interchangeable in equipment. their uses. Michigan’s commercial Replacement Portable crop of pumpkins and winter Insurance Equipment squash is harvested School Buildings No. of Classrooms Value & Materials primarily in Macomb and Wayne counties. Maple Valley Jr.-Sr. High School (including relocatable classrooms) ■»ta*5 V’TSOCV^ and agency fund at the close of the school year amounting to $28,503.69. General receipts during the year amounted to $82,762.13 compared wi.th expen­ ditures tures of $85,970.12. The school district ended the school year June 30, 1981 with a cash balance of $146,457 compared with $193,218 as of June 30, 1980. During the school year the amount of taxes receivable decreased from $899 1980-81 TEACHER SALARY SCHEDULE Bachelor’s phs Master Master’s’s Master's plus 2D sem. hrs. Degree 2D semester hrs. $11,350 $11,875 $11,875 $12,400 $12,925 MINIMUM $20,849 $19,927 $20,849 $21,721 $22,692 MAXIMUM Total teachers salaries amounted to $1,625,488 this past school year. The number of full time equated classroom teachers was 86.5 during the first semester and 79.5 during the second semester of the 1980-81 school year. The ratio of pupils to certified employees holding valid Michigan teacher certificates was 19.5 to 1 during the first semester and 21.1 to 1 during the second semester. Certified employees includes school administrators. There were forty separate accounts held in the trust Republican Women’s Tea Come to the Annual Barry Co. Republican Women’s Tea. Saturday, October 17, from 2-5 p.m. at Mrs. Dorothy Adrounie, 126 S. Broadway. Parking at the Court House parking lot. State Rep. Don Gilmer and Barry Co. officials will be there. Open to any interested persons in Barry Co. Come see what we are all about. For more information call 945-4355. Youth hayride and singspiration Young Singles for Christian interdenominational, evangelical group for Christians, 18 and up. Hayride and Singspiration, October 16,1981,7 p.m. 411S. Main, Vermontville. Bring own hot dogs and buns, $1.00 donation. To ensure enough wagons and food, please respond by October 14. 517­ 726-0211. County Humane Society­ open to the public — Barry . County Humane Society meeting, October 14, 7:30 p.m., Barry County Court House, second floor. Winter squash can be kept for several months if stored whole in a dry, wellventilated room. Many early sees survived long settlers winters with the help of this nourishing food, introduced to them by the Indians. When purchasing squash or pumpkin, look for mature hard shells and fruits heavy for their size. Avoid those with cracks or watery spots, which may indicate decay. Pumpkin soup appears on the menu of many southern restaurants, and is delicious. Here’s a recipe you might want to try. Make a white sauce of two tablespoons butter, one third cup flour and one quart of fresh Michigan Grade A milk. When smooth and thickened, stir in two cups cooked, mashed pumpkin, one half teaspoon nutmeg, salt and pepper to taste, and about two tablespoons minced parsley. Heat and stir until very hot, serve immediately to four hungry people. BARRY COUNTY EXTENSION SERVICE October co er 13 - Residential esena Solar oar Energy nergy Alternatives ernavesan and Cost os-­ Effective Room, Hastings 7:30 p.m. Conservation (reservation,, ,s Choir required). g High g School ,, October 14 - 4-H Horse Leaders, 7:30 p.m., Extension Office, Hastings. October 15 - Gaylord Feeder Cattle Sale, 12 noon, Gaylord. October 16 - Barry County Nutrition Council, 1:30 p.m., Extension Office, Hastings. October 16 - Annual Block and Bridle Little International, Livestock Pavilion, MSU, East Lansing. October 16-17 - 4-H Beginning Clowning Workshop, Kettunen Center, Tustin. 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Box A, Nashville, Michigan Phone 945-9554 (Hastings) ,.. a localpaper oftoday! The Maple Valley News — Vol. 110-No. 20 — Tuesday, October 20. 1981 School Board approves loan application; revises budget The Maple Valley Board of Education has approved an operating loan application resolution for $295,000 to meet general fund expenses, employee insurance, retirement payments, and payroll during November and December. The application is being filed with the State Depart­ ment of Education and ac­ tion will be taken at the board’s regular November meeting regarding acceptance of bids relative to this loan. In other business Oct. 12... Approval was given a revised general fund operational budget for the 1981-82 school year. The approved budget includes anticipated revenue of $3,027,582 and anticipated expenditures of $3,169,544. The anticipated deficit will reduce the general fund cash balance which was $146,467 as of June 30,1981. State aid revenue shows a decrease of 8.4 percent which represents $140,125.00. This loss results declining through enrollment resulting in less basic state pid membership dollars plus the loss in transportation. Anticipated state aid reimbursement for transportation is $114,855 compared with anticipated expenditures of $347,837 which includes $53,200 for bus amortization. The following is a general breakdown of the various accounts per the budget filed with the State Department of Education. Local, Revenue: $1,369,513; State, 1,525,807; Federal, 65,747; Incoming Other Transfers and Transactions, 66,515; Total Anticipated Revenues, $3,027,582. Expenditures: Instruction Basic Programs, $1,561,849; Added Needs (regular special education programs, vocational, and Title I programs), 170,598; Un- and classified (band Inathletics), . 3,200; structional (employee benefits), 235,505; Support Services: Pupil (includes guidance, speical education consultant and health), 60,537; Instructional Staff (library & audio visual) 44,752; General Ad­ ministration (board of education and central of­ fice), 82,163; School Ad­ ministration (Building office operations, Principals), 168,458; Business (includes building operation - main­ tenance and transportation), 664,652-; Central (non­ teaching benefits), 98,172; Other (playground), 6,250; Support Services (Work­ men’s Compensation, Unemployment Insurance & Building Ins.), 68,168; Capital Outlay, 5,250. Total Anticipated Expenditures, $3,169,554. The special transportation millage election which is scheduled for Tuesday, November 3, in the amount of 1.4 mills would provide an estimated additional amount of state-local dollars in the amount of $118,000 to help offset the loss in tran-sportation. The tentative membership for the 1981-82 school year based upon the official membership count date which was October 2, shows a membership of 1,670 students in grades K-12. Last year the official membership for grades K-12 was 1,784 plus 22 students in the night school program. This school year the night school com­ pletion program is being operated by the Lakewood Public Schools. The Eaton Intermediate School District will be conducting an audit of the school membership later this fall. General fund bills in the amount of $32,318.57 were approved for payment. The September 18th payroll in the amount of $93,809.75 and the October 2nd payroll in the amont of $95,826.84 were approved for payment and transfer to the payroll ac­ count. A payment was made to the Bank of the Com­ monwealth in the amount of $13,258.66 covering interest and handling charges on the 1963 building debt. Superintendent Wolff reported that the school district had received the October state aid payment in the amount of $347,459.97. He stated that there will be a reduction in future state aid payments considering that this payment was based upon last year’s membership and there will be a loss of state aid dollars because of Cont. page 12 — Geary resigns from school board A letter of resignation has been received from Russell Geary'as a member of the Maple Valley Board of Education effective October 13. Geary stated that he has received a promotion with Marathon Oil Company which will involve a transfer to Northern Michigan. This school year would have completed a four year term on the board of education. It is necessary that the board of education appoint someone to fill this position through June'30, 1982. A special meeting has been scheduled for Thursday, October 22, beginning at 7:00 p.m. at which time an ap­ pointment will be made by the board of education. Anyone interested in being considered for possible appointment for the school year ending June 30, 1982; should submit a letter to the following address prior to the time of the special meeting October 22: Mr. Elam Rockwell, Secretary, Board of Education: Maple Valley Schools, 11090 Nashville Hwy: ermontville, Michigan 49096 Dance proceeds will help equip fire truck The Nashville Fire Department is sponsoring a benefit dance Saturday, October 24. Proceeds of the BYOB event which starts at 9 p.m. at the fire barn will help equip a rescue truck the department hopes to buy to replace the 20-year-old panel vehicle presently in use. The “Shades of Time” of Grand Rapids will furnish music for the Halloweentheme masquerade dance. Admission is $6 per couple, $4, single. Nutrition Site observes 4 th birthday The Nashville Senior Citizen Nutrition Site observed its 4th anniversary Friday with a special cake baked by Site Supervisor Clara Pennock (in photo). Autumn floral arrangements for the tables added to the festive air. Scrapbooks of Site activities also were displayed (foreground). Approximately 35 senior citizens are served Monday thru Friday noon dinners at the Site in the Masonic Temple, under a government-subsidized Council On Aging program. Other Sites in Barry County are at Woodland and Hastings. Mrs. Pennock has been local Site supervisor since ince May 1979 (Maple Valley News photo by Susan Hinckley) FFA officers elected Officers for the 1981-82 school year were recently elected by the Future Farmers of America Chapter at Maple Valley High School. Those chosen are., from left,.front row: John Clements, sentinel; Leslie Briggs, secretary; Ken Shilton, Jr., reporter. Back row, from left: Mark Siple, treasurer; John Mater, vice president; and Tim Tobias, president. �Th* Maple Valley News, Nashville. Tuesday. October 20, 1981 — Pope 2 Nashville News By Susan Hinckley interest to many visitors Church. p.m. Under the direction of 1 ~ may be the four second-story Saturday callers on Mrs. the College Education Dept, rooms that have been Artie Dennis of Nashville of the Nashville Baptist renovated for use within the were her cousin, Everett Church, the youths will be past few years: the Woman’s Shull of Idaho, and his niece driving back roads of Barry Literary Club room; the and nephew. County in a skills and Michigan and Local History The Builders Class of the navigation test Checkpoints room; the Beedle Memorial Nashville United Methodist will be established at various room; and the Friend’s Rare Church will meet at 8 p.m. spots and prizes will be Book room. FOL volunteers Wednesday, October 28, at awarded to the winning will be serving refreshments the home of Carl and Louise drivers. to the public during Satur­ Bahs pf NashvilleA Football Fest for senior day’s event. History abounds Give Mom a night off from high youths of the Nashville at Putnam Public Library, a cooking and get a head start Baptist Church is scheduled building that last year was on Christmas shopping at the for Saturday, Oct 31, bet­ designated as a State family “Shop and Snack” ween 1 and 5 p.m. The youths Historical Site. night at Peace United will meet at the church, and Arrangements currently are Methodist Church at each will pay a $1 fee for the underway to secure an Barryville ' this Friday event. Following a football historical marker to be evening. Time of the Oct. 23 game, the group will gather placed near curbside. The event is 5 to 7:30 p.m. at the Community Center sign will carry a briefhistory Homemade soup, sand- building in Putnam Park for of the structure, which was wiches, salads, desserts and refreshments and showing of built in the winter of 1885-86 beverages will be available, the movie, “Football as the homie of Charles'and all individually priced. Fever.” Agnes (Smith) Putnam. It x Bazaar items will indude Saturday guests of Mrs. was opened as a library in handcrafted gifts, baked Elizabeth Lynch of Nashville 1923, after the Putnams goods, garden produce, etc. were Mrs. Effa (Dean) De bequeathed their residency There also will be a book Bolt of Fine Lake and Mrs. to the village for that use. nook and inspiration comer. Iowa Landells of Lansing. As a final National Library A grab bag and freebies are The three ladies are former' M^nth event, the FOL will be on the list, too. The church is roommates from postshowing children’s located four miles west of college days. Halloween movies at the Nashville at the intersection Monday callers on Mrs. library on Saturday, October of M-79 and Barryville Road. Elizabeth Lynch were Mr. 31, starting at 10:30 a.m. and Mrs. Orville DeBolt of Bring family and friends; “What Wives Need To everyone is welcome. Naples, Florida. Monday Know” is the title of a film to Michael Pufpaff, son of breakfast guests were Mr. be shown at 7 p.m. Sunday, Mr. and Mrs. Clifton Pufpaff and Mrs. Maurice Tharp of October 25, at the Nashville of Raleigh, North Carolina, Battle Creek. Baptist Church, as the fourth returned home last Monday William and Bonnie Lynch movie in an 8-weeks after spending the summer of Grosse Pointe were recent marriage enrichment series. lunch guests of his mother^ here with his *garndparents Janice Mason of Nashville Mr. and Mrs. Adrien Pufpaff Mrs. Elizabeth Lynch. The lost five pounds in one week of Nashville. Lynches were en route home to be named top weekly Sunday, Adrien and Robie after attending a meeting of weight loss winner when Pufpaff Michigan Bar attended a the God’s No-Munch Bunch met retirement party in Battle Association in Grand Monday for their weigh-in at Creek for their friend, Bill Rapids. the Nashville Baptist King, who just retired from The Finance Committee of United Steel and Wire. The the Nashville United event was held at the home Methodist Church will meet of Mr. and Mrs. King, who at.7:30 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. have been • friends of the 27, at the church. Pufpaffs for many years. Weekly prayer meeting The U-Sharit Extension and bible study .will be held The ’h*ospice approach to Club meet Wednesday at the at 10 a.m. Wednesday, Oc­ care of the terminally ill, home of Mrs. Elizabeth tober 21, in the Boston Room inspired by St. Christopher's Wilcox of Nashville. at the United Methodist Following a business Church. Hospice in England, holds that meeting conducted by Wednesday morning the most important needs of the President Evelyn Mason, the breakfast guests of Mr. and dying are relief from pain lesson was presented by Mrs. M. Dewey (Mary) and closer contact with loved Mrs. Tecla Snow of Nash­ Castelein, Jr., of Nashville ones. American enthusiasts have ville’, The subject of the was daughter andz son-in­ program was Telling law, Janet and Don Hoekstra organized hospice societies in Children About Death. The of Grand Rapids. The Oc­ 33 states and receive federal next meeting of the club is tober 7 event was in seed money. set for November 11 at the celebration of Janet’s bir­ home of Mrs. Margaret thday. Johnson of Hastings. Visitors Recent visitors at the V are welcome. home of Mr. and Mrs. M. FUNERAL A Road Rally for senior Dewey Castelein, Jr., was high youths of the Nashville son Dick Me Callum and his DIRECTORS FUNERAL HOME and Sparta Baptist churches wife, Joan, of Califon, New in Nashville is set for Saturday, October Jersey. The Me Callums had Phone 852-0840 24. The event commences at just returned from a three12 p.m. at the local church weeks business/ trip to the and will conclude about 5 Orient and had many lovely Autumn colors have been particularly beautiful this year, according to many residents of the Maple Valley area. Three consecutive days of sunshine during the forepart of last week highlighted the beauty. An especially stunning view could be had from the clubhouse at Mulberry Fore Golf Course in Nashville. From that vantage point, one can see the steeple on Vermontville’s Congregational Church in all seasons. Last week, the white spire was surrounded by a host of harvest hues. On several Nashville village streets last week, one could pass beneath a virtual canopy of golden maples leaves, with North State Street offering an ex­ traordinarily fine example of this spectacular seasonal show. Sunday dinner guests of Mrs. Edna Gibbons of Nash­ ville were her daughter-in­ law, Mrs. Norma Gibbons of Battle Creek, and the latter’s daughter and grand­ daughter: Mrs. Pat Merritt and Jennifer of Marshall. The gathering was in honor of October birthdays of Edna and Norma. If you’ve not been inside Putnam Public Library in some time, this Saturday, October 24, will be an ideal time for you to stop in. Local Friends of the Library members will be conducting a "guided tour as part of a 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. open house in recognition of National Library Month. Of particular 'Voqt~ 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. a.m. p.m. p.m. PASTOR RANDY REED 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. 219_Washington St., Nashville -rSOCCOCr- 250 N. Main, Vermontville Sunday School .. 10 Morning Worship 11 Evening Service .. 7 Wednesday: Prayer Meeting 7:30 a.m. a.m. p.m. p.m. PASTOR,PAUL L. BOGER 301 Fuller St., Nashville REV. RICHARD WADSWORTH UNITED METHODIST CHURCH BINGO MAPLE VALLEY HIGH SCHOOL CAFETERIA THURSDAYS... 7:00 p.m. Early Birds ...-6:30 p.m. *x ?/Call for an appointment Hair Stylist for Men, Women & Children 111 N. Main, Nashville 852-9192 HOURS: OPEN AT 9:00 A.M. SPECIALS »s££ *s"0Fr<dirmH Thursday HAIRCUTS for ’2“ Friday.. Shampoo & Set for ’4" MAPLEGROVE BIBLE CHURCH FIRST CONGREGATIONAL 8593 Cloverdale Road ('/i mile East of M-66, 5 miles south of Nashville), CHURCH Adult Sunday School ... 10:30 a.m. Church Service.. 11 a.m. 110 S. Main, Vermontville Sunday School .. 10 a.m. A.M. Service ...11 a.m. P.M. Service......7 p.m. PEACE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH OF BARRYVILLE Church School. 9:45 a.m. Church Worship. 11 a.m. (Nursery Care Available) Fellowship Time After Worship. 6043 Scott Rd. (M-79) REV. DAVE SCHREUDER REV. MOLLY TURNER 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 Maple Valley Athletic Boosters South Main, Vermontville Sun. A.M. Worship. 9:15 Sunday School..... 10:15 CHURCH OF2128 Sunday School. 9:45 a.m. Sunday School .. TO a\m. Sunday: Sunday: A.M. Worship! 1 -.00 a.m.A.M. Worship ..11 a.m. P.M. Worship. 6:00 p.m. P.M. Worship ... 7 p.m. Wednesday Bible Study & Wednesday Evening Prayer Meeting .. 7 p.m.Worship............... 7 p.m. REV. J. G. BOOMER VERMONTVILLE BIBLE CHURCH who. was a patient at HayesGreen-Beach Hospital there. He was released Sunday and returned to his home at rural Charlotte. Rev. and Mrs. E. F. Rhoades and Mrs. Naomi Watson, all of Nashville, were guest Monday night of Dale and Bernice Conklin of Bristol- Lake for a fish supper. Also present were Jim and Ruth Ann King of rural Bellevue and Greg and Lori Hughes-of Battle Creek. Clifford Brooks, a former local resident now living near Bellevue, was hospitalized recently for one week at Richmond, Indiana, after being injured in an auto accident near there. He was en route home fora visit with his daughter and son-in-law, Audrey and Ford Bolling of New Miami, Ohio, when his car left the highway. He was alone in the auto. Attending .graveside services in Hastings last Wednesday for Mrs. Lucile Hummel were Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth (“Ted”) Mix; Mrs. Ona Hinckley; Mrs. Petie Latta and Mrs. Wayne Gould, all of Nashville. Mrs. Hummel, who lived in Hastings, was the widow of the late Fay Hummel, a Nashville native and brother to Mrs. Mix and Mrs. Hin­ ckley. Mrs. Hilda Baas, Mrs'. Eva Kalnbach and Mrs.' Reva Schantz, all of Nash­ ville, were at the State Capitol on Sept. 30 to attend a hearing of, the Senate Ap The Mirrors image" „1IJ6 MfkiiOke isuaae.. AREA CHURCH SCHEDULES REV. LEONARD PUTNAM TRINITY GOSPEL CHURCH pictures to show the Casteleins. Dick and Joan made the journey in con­ nection with his work for AT&T. Thirty-two senior citizens from the Nashville Nutrition Site joined a Barry County group for Monday color tour to the Kalamazoo area. A beautiful journey was en­ joyed through Prairieville and the Doster and Wall Lakes area. Little Adam Haroff of Battle Creek, grandson of Mr. and Mrs. Earl Pennock of Nashville was released last week from the Neo­ Natal Care Unit of Bronson Hospital, Kalamazoo. He is doing well. Adam is the son of Woody and Leigh (Pen­ nock) Haroff. Pastor Don Roscoe of Nashville ran his first marathon race (26.2 miles) in the Detroit Free Press International Marathon last Sunday, Oct. 11. The race started at Windsor, Canada. The course took the runners through the Detroit to Windsor tunnel, through Greektown and out to the Grosse Pointe residential area. The runners returned via McArthur Bridge to the termination point on Belle Isle. Pastor Don’s time was 3 hours, 3 minutes and 33 seconds, which placed him 1,621 overall among 4,950 runners. It was the first time he had ever run that distance, having only gone to 18 miles in past training. Pastor Roscoe-’s next race will be the half-marathon (13.1 miles) set for November 7 at Grand Valley State College. Mr. and Mrs. Fred Ackett of Nashville were in Charlotte Sunday to visit her son-in-law, Herbert Hillard, Sunday Mass .9:30 a.m. Holy Day Masses celebrated at 7:00 p.m. the evening before REV. ROBERT CONSANI 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 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 •Asspc. Ministers are: David & Kathleen Yeomans Rev. Viola Sampsel... Special Prayer for your needs �The Maple Valley News, Nashville, Tuesday, October 20, 1981 — Page 3 s?S §SwA k% V A h>SN i*S SS> SSjH '*^■S }?5;ss >1; wSS *S S *S •s-sS sS * is 79^ *WWh»S h»S SSi SSli 11 * SSl |1U 1 ;;* . "" w w |’’■.'M ?» »i£ ‘.^ Sv kn. ,£S £ ’■u ■uj *bhfc *Hi j * ■■54 *!W«aj »«W t» •sits t» ifeisteMh h fyfenn tasted * «et n K«nte isiiha St. Jude's 'thanks' Maple Valley Dickinson-Clements united A phone call was received by Ann Taylor from St. Jude’s Children’s Research Hospital to thank this area bikers, sponsors and mer­ chants for their part in the bike-a-thon held Septemper 26. Over two hundred people sponsored twenty-five bikers who rode a total of 465 miles to raise $1,302.65 for the Children’s Research Hospital. Currently it cost over $93,000.00 a day to continue the life saving work at St. Jude’s. The bike-a-thons held throughout the mid­ Western states play a major roll in assuring that the hospital will be able to continue the important work of saving childrens lives. The biker who turned in the most money for St. Jude’s was Renee Sears. Renee chose a fifty dollar savings bond donated by Hoover Universal in Charlotte as her prize. Brian Brandon chose a road atlas from Trumbles Insurance as his prize. Brian was the biker who pedaled the most miles - 30 in the two and a half hour bike-a-thon. The following prizes were awarded according to the propriations Committee on Senate Bill 343. The three local ladies were part of a contingent representing the organization of . Barry County Retired School • Personnel, which had an ®(B ■U HfH.il For all your INSURANCE NEEDS See or Call... TERESA JONES tNimrsinw iNIMUIIIHi i.^5 ^yiei tal®3 fefeH> UK ggSOPWATMOU •PUffilK *MKW1 TRUMBLE AGENCY vfuto-Owners Insurance Vermontville Ph. 517-726-0634 or 726-0580 Did you know that there is a library of interesting and fun educational books and games in the Eaton In­ termediate School District offices? These items were purchased with tax money for our kids but they sit there unused because few people from our area ask for them interest in the proposed legislation relative to health insurance for retired school personnel. Mrs. Baas reports that input from the group was effective, as the bill has been passed by the lawmakers and signed by Gov. Milliken. Mr. and Mrs. Clarence (Margaret) Reid of Nash­ ville were Sunday visitors of her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Vere Robinson of Bellevue. Thursday, the Reids ac­ companied their son and wife, Vernon and Jo Ann Reid of near Vermontville, to Lansing for breakfast at Bob Evans’. An “old friends” gettogether was held Thursday evening at the home of Merton Tobias of Barryville Road. Those attending were Paul and Jeanette Friddle; Gaylord and Esther Gould; and Clarence and Margaret Reid, all of Nashville; Gayion and Marie Fisher of Saddlebag Lake, near Woodland; Ken and Ruth Cole of Vermontville; Marguerite Dennis of Kalamo; Betty Belson of Bedford, and Donna Bennet of Barryville Road. A good time was had, and delicious refreshments capped off an enjoyable evening. Joan and Homer Winegar *d ASSOC. BROKER STANTON’S REAL ESTATE *e^*.*.REALTOR W5i» VERMONTVILLE NASHVILLE 726-0181 852-1717 NEW LISTING: DAIRY FARM '••a 1'1 a^ MW W7/ <.’ *7/ 7/ 'A 118x/2 ACRES. MONTVILLE - 4 born, tool House, other buildings. stalls, bulk tank, 33 Holstein cows. EVENINGS . . Taylor - car wax, Jack’s Standard; frisbee’s to Skeeter Ebersole, Ryan Hickey, Mickey Shilton, Ryan, Renee and Robb Rosin, Brian and Katrine Schriver and Richard Perrier. In the past two years, the Maple Valley area can be proud of the fact that a total of 35 bikers and 300-400 sponsors have sent to St. Jude’s over $2,000.00 to help the hospitals research and care in saving childrens lives. Thanks to all from co­ chairpersons Carol Brandon, Karen Reid, Jan Mittelstaedt and Ann Taylor and St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital. Group plans to explore educational resources Nashville News continued "SiSi ntI KffiWl amount of money earned by the bikers: Randy Sears pizza, T. J.‘S Pizza; Vickie Service - craft, kit, Curtis Craft; Sherman Reid - Maple Valley bag, Kelley’s; Mike Cheeseman - candy, Mace Pharmacy; Kevin Cheeseman - pop, Al’s Carryout; Pauline Whittling - pop, Big George’s; Tammy Otto - pop, Al’ Carryout; Barb Quick haircut, Nancy’s; (Matt Bracy frisbee, Local 1995 Charlotte; Darren Fisher bike flag, Vermontville Hardware; Kurt Duke haircut, Mirror’s Image; Steve Fisher - frisbee; Matt Reid - hamburg and malt, Pat’s Sugar Hut; Holly NORTH OF VER­ bedroom home, silo, milk house, Includes 36 free pipeline milker, . 726-0223 or are even aware that they are there. EISD receives state and federal grants to purchase items they feel are needed but not available in individual school districts. Want to learn how to make these resources available to the kids in OUR school district? Well, parents, teachers, and other adults concerned with the quality of education are asked to at­ tend a meeting at the Maplewood Elementary School in Vermontville on Tuesday, Oct. 27. The meeting will be at 7 P.M. in Mr. Byrne’s 6th. grade classroom. Representatives from Eaton Intermediate School District will be present with advice and examples of the resources available through EISD. It is hoped that enough interested people come so that a group can be formed in the Maple Valley area to help replace some of the extras our kids have lost through the money crunch. Please plan to attend on Oct. 27 - the kids need us. „ Joanne Ellen Dickinson and Darrell Lynn Clements Jr. were united in marriage October 2 at the Five Cor­ ners Union Church in Charlotte. The double ring ceremony was officiated by the father of the groom, Reverend Darrell Clements. The bride is the daughter of Raymond and Faith Dickinson of Vermontville. The bridegroom is the son of Darrell and Marilyn Clements of Nashville. Maid of Honor was Robin Dickinson, sister of the bride. Brides-maids were Kelly Cooper, friend of the bride, Lola Cook and Vickie Clements, sisters of the groom. Best man was Frank Cooper, cousin of the groom. Groomsmen were Tim Rowse and Dennis Cook, brother-in-laws of the groom and John Clements, brother of the groom. Ushers were Mark. Dickinson, brother of the bride and David Pugh, cousin of the bride. IN MEMORIAM Perhaps you sent a lovely card, Or sat quietly in a chair. Perhaps you sent a funeral spray,, If so we saw it there. Perhaps you spoke the kindest words, As any friend could say; Perhaps you were not there at all, Just thought of us that day, Whatever you did t.o console our hearts, We thank you so much whatever the part. The family ofGolah Rasey Subscribe to the HASTINGS BANNER Call 948-8051 the bride were the host and hostess. The guest book was attended by Lorna Dickin­ son, sister-in-law of the bride. After a short honeymoon to Northern Michigan the couple now resides in Charlotte. Both the bride and groom are recent graduates of Maple Valley High School. Maple Valle} Schools LUNCH MENU Monday, Oct. 26 Hot Dogs, Tater Rounds, Peas, Pineapple, Milk. Tuesday, Oct. 27 Pizza, Corn, Applesauce, Milk. .Wednesday, Oct. 28 Baked Chicken, Mashed Potatoes, Green Beans, Pears, Bread & Butter, Milk. Thursday, Oct. 29 Turkey Gravy, Mashed Potatoes, Fruit Cocktail, Bread & Butter, Cookie, Milk. Friday, Oct. 30 Tacos, Lettuce n’ cheese, Peas, . Peaches, Peanut Butter Sandwich, Milk. WANTED: Van passenger seat. Beige and-or brown, in good condition. Ph. 726-1114. (tfn) Sunfield Belles-Beaus Square Dance On Saturday, Oct. 24, at the Mulliken Elementary School. Rounds by Artha Shaw at 7:30 and Squares by Bud Dickerson from 8 to 11. Everyone welcome. Plus 1 & plus 2 woryhops on 1st & 3rd Mondays each month at 7:30 p.m. Ringbearer and flowergirl were Kirk Rickerd, cousin of the groom and Amy Dickinson, niece of the bride. Music for the wedding was provided by organist, Millie Carrigan. The reception was held in the church basement following the wedding. Mr. and Mrs. Bradley Dickinson, brother and sister-in-law of & * Nashville VFW 8260 SATURDAY, OCT. 24 9:30 P.M.-1:30 A.M. Country Music by... “RICK RODRIQUEZ" Members & Guests Food io Kitchen special Notice.. I to Our Many Valued Customers £ Beginning October I 1,1981 and Loan Issociation is happy to offer you the new one-year All Savers Tax-Free Certificate This all new Tax-Free Certificate exempts interest from Federal Income Taxes up to *2,000.00 on joint tax returns and *1,000.00 on individual returns. And Eaton Federal Savings and Loan will pay you the highest interest rate allowed by law on all of the All Savers Tax-Free Certificates. FOR MORE IHFORMATIOH OR THIS OR ANY OF OUR MARY SAVINGS PLARS... STOP IN AHO VI i * * I and Loan Association 5 y FOUR COHWNIEItT LOCATIONS TO SERVE TOO HOME OFFICE — CHARLOTTE, MICHIGAN NnlnHto, Mkhlpn - Elton Riplta. Michipfi-Olint, HkhifM $1 �Th* Maple Valley New*. Nashville. Tuesday. October 20. 1981 — Page 4 Advent Christian Church is part of Nashville’s past “Rev. Philip Holler im­ mersed eight persons in the (Thornapple) river at Gregg’s Crossing on Sunday afternoon last, after which they were received into the Advent Christian Church,” reported the Nashville News on June 20, 1885. “Rev. Roller has in connection with his church a fine choir of singers; persons are con- stantly uniting with the church, and the prospects for the future are bright in­ deed.” Home for the local Advent Christian movement was a small framehouse ofworship constructed perhaps close to a century ago on the north side of Reed Street at the intersection of Phillips Street (on the present-day Coming home from church in December 1'916 are John and Ella (Denton) Taylor, early active members of the Advent Church, who lived at 223 Reed St. A machines! and cratemaker by trade, Taylor was noted as a vocalist; often sang at services. Ella frequently baked the communion loaf; helped clean the church, etc. Warren Travoli property). Holler, a miller by trade, came to Nashville in 1860 from Buchanan, Michigan, where he also had helped found an Advent Christian Church, giving $800 cash to help build the sanctuary. He was ordained as a minister at Buchanan in 1861. In 1846, Holler was a South Bend, Indiana, businessman and a member of the Ger­ man Baptist Church. “It was there that he first heard the Kingdom message from Elder D. R. Man­ sfield,” noted the News'at Holler’s death in 1906. “It was a revelation to him, and he and his dear companion both accepted it, and from then to the last moment of his life they journeyed hand in hand toward the Kingdom.” Filled with a holy zeal for the truth, young Holler heard the call of God, bidding him preach the Word, and he obeyed, moving from South Bend to Buchanan, ex­ plained the News account. During his lifetime, Holler organized seven Advent Christian churches in ad­ dition to the one in Nashville. “Elder Holler has returned from Alpena County, having organized the first Advent Christian Church in that county,” noted the News on November 12, 1887. Holler pastured the local church for 35 years, resigning just a few weeks before his death on April 10, 1906. “He had probably at­ tended more funerals and solemnized more marriages than any other minister in (Barry) county,” noted the News in the obituary of Holler, described by the, writer as “a man of irreproachable character, a model husband and father.” We don't have a famous name... so we HAVE to do a better job. Soft is only PART...of our story. •KNOWlFDGf •E\PERIfNI(f HASTINGS •M" WATER CONDITIONING vwiter vwer Qualits ( ERTIFIED DEALER Association MEMBER Problem Water Specialists (616) 945-3949 629 S. Michigan Ave. Hastings, Mi. A "neat house of worship" was the way the News once described Nashville s Advent Christian Church. The small frame sanctuary was located on the north side of Reed Street near the Phillips Street intersection. Visible at left is presentday William Wall home. In 1905, the village was considering extending Reed Street “from the Advent Church to Vermontville Road. Elder Philip Holler and wife, Matilda, came to Nashville in 1869; bought a grist mill and built a new facility in 1881. Ordained at Buchanan, Holler founded Nashville's Advent Christian Church and seven others. He postered here 35 years. A son, Chris, died in his early 2p's; daughters Millie (Roe) and Alice (Eastman) survived their parents. Philip died in 1906; Matilda in 1910. According to News ac­ counts, Holler was still of­ ficiating at weddings at age 81. The paper repotted one such event on April 27,1905, less than a year before Holler’s death: “Elder Philip Holler performed the marriage ceremony last Sunday, uniting in matrimony Jud Phillips and Miss Cora Crowell, both of this county, at the home of Mr. and Mrs. George W. Harvey.” When Holler and his wife, the former Matilda Myler of Portage Prairie, Indiana, came to Nashville in 1869, they became proprietors of a grist mill located on the west side of the Thornapple River. In 1881, Holler had a larger, new facility constructed on the. east side of the river - a structure now commonly remembered as the old Riverside Feed Mill, razed in 1977. In his spare time Holler enjoyed hunting in Michigan’s north woods, and the News often carried ac­ counts of such expeditions, as on November 28, 1885: “Elder Holler returned from his northern hunt Tuesday, bringing as a trophy of his ■fekill the' horns and hind quarters of a large buck.” Holler often, made the hunting trips in the company of other local nimrods. One who occasionally ac­ companied him was John Taylor, a local businessman who had been united with the Advent .Christian Church since Elder Holler baptized him in 1883 at age 20. A few years thereafter, Taylor established himself as a machinist, hayiqg learned the trade in the shop of A. C. Buxton of Nashville. A Penfield Township native Taylor had moved to Nash­ ville with his family. In addition to his machinist work, Taylor a operated crate manufactory in a shop located just west ofhis home on the northwest corner of the Reed and Queen streets intersection. John and his wife, the former Ella Denton of Vermontville Township, whom he married in 1899, both were active members of the local Advent-.Christian Church. In personal diaries kept by Ella, the Taylor’s church activites often were noted: On Saturdays, Ella frequently baked the com­ munion loaf for Sunday services. Both helped with periodic cleaning of the church. Diary entries also in­ dicated that there was a great deal of lay participation in conducting services for the apparently small congregation. John Taylor also served his church and community with his beautiful voice. At his death in October 1926, the News worte: “He loved music arid singing, especially religious and spiritual songs, and always helped sing at funerals, whenever called upon.” It appears that, the local Advent Church congregation was dissolved in the mid to late 1920’s, but conclusive data on this is not readily available. Neither are precise dates known about construction and eventual removal of the small Reed Street church. On November 21, 1901, a Nashville News item noted that “repairing is completed on the Advent Christian Church.” Vern Staup of Nashville recalls attending services at the church as a young lad, about 1912-13. Local memories seem to concur that the little church later was closed, sold, and moved into the Hardendorf Addition where it was remodeled into a. home, now 717 Gregg Street.' •New Construction«ServiceaRemodeling •Sewer and Drain Work Halsey Plumbing LARRY HALSEY Licensed Master Plumber < Ph. 517-543-6996 Serving Charlotte, Vermontville, Nashville - all ofEaton County 10% Discount on Labor for Senior Citizens W M �The Maple Valley News, Nashville, Tuesday, October 20, 1981 — Page 5 New books at Putnam Library WWol Worn, Holly b isswollifis, dovghlen Millie (Roe) mi rinlMcMotildoinlflll. srpofA C. Me. A ibiputive edtoNasblit. io tis THE WINDS OF LOVE by Agnes Turnbull. An absorbing story of a woman facing the crisis of a broken marriage. STRANGER’S FOREST by Pamela Hill. A gothic romance. DOWN RIVER by Peter Collier. A novel of family love and family loyalties. THE ALEPH SOLUTION by Sandor Frankel and Webster News. 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HER DEATH OF COLD, THE SEVENTH STATION and BISHOP AS PAWN are tlyee mysteries by Ralph Mclnernf. KING DAVID’S SPACESHIP by Jerry Purnelle and THE WORLD AND THORINN by Damon Knight 4-H members say “thanks at annual livestock banquet By Nancy Diuble, Thelen Ext. 4-H Youth Agent The Eaton County 4-H Junior Livestock Association hosted the annual Buyers’ Appreciation Banquet on Saturday, October 10. The banquet is held to thank those persons who purchased animals at the 1981 4-H Fair livestock sale, and all those who help the association at the fair and throughout the ’year. Four-hundred and ninety 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. 4-H Clubs on this year’s banquet committee were: AldrichPartlow from Grand Ledge, Maurer 4-H and Royston Ranchers from Charlotte, and Walton Wonders from Olivet. The 1981 Jr. Livestock Association officers conducted the evening’s program. President Jim Boehmer, from Spaulding 4­ H, was the Master of Ceremonies. Several special awards were presented. The swine tetMaB lililsMt hisdealhiiiOttal News rtf: II unit aid b especially rdis I. Taylor spiritual sap.#.' trait helped siaj II k । a shop ttaeW ttione II Ml ujDffol AtalM® astels msfaW1 lite 1ft *W rit the<ean* at® <an* '*ff lit®, SjedAriJJ W1®5 *"J"U*— , | let were cob*?M is ® iys, it fflt Sunday perdf die rff die di list i’’ । was 1 iIdJiiP cir*t idiicirt are two new science fiction books. The Nashville Lion’s Club has again presented a subscription of the Reader’s Digest magazine in' large print to the library. This is available for circulation anywhere in the area. Mr. Stephen Toman has given the library sub­ scriptions to several sports magazines. project members presented Mrs. Sharon Murphy, from Olivet, a plaque for her years of dedicated service during the fair. Honored for their continuous and dedicated support of the 4-H livestock sale was the Michigan Livestock Exchange at Battle Creek. General Manager, Art Bickford and Cattleman, Gary Walters, accepted the plaque. Mr. Bill Hale from Charlotte was also presented a plaque in honor of his many years of outstanding and dedicated service to the 4-H livestock members. Darrold Lehman, assistant judging team coach, presented medals to the Eaton County 4-H Livestock Judging Team. Team members were: Beth Bosworth, Ron Brown, Teann Garnant and John Lehman. The election of 1981 Junior Livestock Association Board members was also held during the banquet. New officers are: President, Teann Garnant, Walton Wonders 4-H; Vice­ President, John Lehman, Walton Wonders 4-H; Secretary, Terri Murphy, Walton Wonders 4-H; and Treasurer, Brenda Dingman, Barnstormers, 4H. Beef Representatives are: Chris Barton, Maple Valley Beefers & Beth Bosworth, Barnstormers 4­ H. Sheep (’representatives are: Ron Brown, Maurer 4­ H and Steve Gordeneer from Vermontville Jr. Farmers. Representatives for 4-H Swine members are Dan Crittenden, Benton Variety 4-H and Mark Murphy, Walton Wonders 4-H. Farmers Union to meet CHARTER ACCOUNT maximum interest checking NO MINIMUM BALANCE REQUIREMENT Free during our charter year ending .*8/31/82 No balance worries ... No extra account rela­ tionships required. No service charges. The Barry County Far­ mers Union will meet at the. Carl Mcllvain’s, 4966 S. Broadway, Hastings, Saturday, Oct. 24, 7 p.m. There will be potluck supper al 7 p.m. Guest will be Richard Grabemeyer for­ mer executive director of ASCS in Michigan. We 'will elect delegates and discuss resolutions for the December convention. MAXIMUM INTEREST Maximum rate • Maximum yield. Chicken Pie & Ham supper MAXIMUM CONVENIENCE Withdraw your funds anytime without *penalty .* Always open Teller machines. Free monthly statement with cancelled checks. 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(11-10) SPECIAL SCHOOL ELECTION NOTICE OF SPECIAL ELECTION OF THE ELECTORS OF MAPLE VALLEY SCHOOLS EATON AND BARRY COUNTIES, MICHIGAN TO BE HELD NOVEMBERS, 1981 TO THE ELECTORS OF THE SCHOOL DISTRICT: Please Take Notice that a special election of the electors of Maple Valley Schools, Eaton and Barry Counties, Michigan, will be held in the school district, on Tuesday, November 3, 1981. 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 BUS TRANSPORTATION Shall the limitation on the amount of taxes which may be assessed against all property- in Maple Valley Schools, Eaton and Barry Counties, Michi­ gan, be increased by 1.4 mills ($1.40 on each $1,000.00) on state equalized valuation for the year 1981, for the purpose of providing additional funds for operating purposes to be used to pay the cost of bus transportation? THE VOTING PLACES ARE AS FOLLOWS: PRECINCT NO. 1 Voting Place: Kellogg Elementary Gym, in the Village of Nash­ ville, 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 preci not consists of all territory of the school district of former • Vermontville Community Schools. All school electors who are registered with the city or town­ ship 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 September 11, 1981, 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 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 .9213 M Act 33 1951 Spec. Assessment 14 mills, 1981 1.31 mills, 1981 Robert Cole_______________________ Treasurer, Eaton County, Michigan I, Elsie B. Furrow,/Treasurer of Barry County, Michigan, hereby certify that, as of September 11, 1981, 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 75 mill, 1981.-1985, inclusive None None 1 mill, 1981-1985, inclusive 14 mills, 1981 1.31 mills, 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. Rockwell_________ Secretary, Board of Education �The Maple Valley News, Nashville, Tuesday, October 20, 1981 — Page 6 Meeting to explain new AG laws By Allen Krizek County Ext. Director The Eaton County Cooperative Extension Service will sponsor a public meeting to discuss two new agricultural laws that will impact local farmers: The Michigan Right To Farm Act and EDC lower-cost financing for farmers. The Right To Farm Act, signed by the Governor in July, is designed to protect farmers from nuisance suits which may result from noises, dust and odors which are part of normal farm operations. The Michigan Department ofAgriculture is soliciting local input on what shoud be contained in the Right To Farm administration rules. The EDC (Economic Development Corporation) Act paves the way for far­ mers and foresters to obtain lower cost financing. EDC monies can. be used to finance buildings, building improvement, machinery, equipment and fixtures. A representative of the con­ sulting firm working with Eaton County will explain EDC financing and how to obtain lower cost financing for agricultural and forestry projects. The meeting is scheduled for Wednesday, October 28, from 8 - 10 p.m. at the Charlotte High School Cafeteria. Fall quackgrass controls By Allen Krizek County Ext Director During the 1981 growing season many Eaton County farmers faced heavy quackgrass infested fields. As crop harvests get un­ derway, now is a good time to plan quackgrass control strategies. Atrazine can be used on land going into corn production next year. For heavy quackgrass stands apply 4 pounds active ingredient per acre of atrazine in the fall at least 10 A days before plowing. second approach is to apply 2 lb. ai-A before plowing and a second 2 lb. ai-A pre­ emergence in the spring. This program can provide more reliable annual weed control in the spring. Corn should be grown for at least 2 years in a field treated with 4 lb. of atrazine. Roundup can give ex­ cellent quackgrass control when applied in the fall. Use 2 at-A when the quackgrass is at least 8” tall. Do not work the ground before treatment and for at least 3 days after treatment. Roundup can still work to kill quackgrass after a light frost, but warm sunny days are needed for best quackgrass control. Corn, soybeans, dry beans, small grains or alfalfa can be planted in the spring. If spring applications of Roundup are planned, it is Kawasaki Let the good times roll. important not to work the soil in the fall or in the spring before Roundup use. Plowing buries the quackgrass throughout the soil and produces uneven quackgrass emergence in the spring. Proper Roundup timing is difficult in this situation. Dowpon M can be used on quackgrass in the fall before spring crops of com, dry beans, potatoes and sugar beets. Apply 15 lb. of Dowpon M per acre 10 days before plowing. For best results, the quackgrass should be actively growing as described for Roundup. Eaton County residents to attend craft workshop What’s happening in school ? Parents, peers and pot What Parents Are Up Against The main difference bet­ ween growing up in the 1950’s and growing up in the 1970­ 80’s is the prevasive in­ fluence today of the com­ mercialized popular youth culture. Like other facets of American consumer society, the commercialized pop culture depends on a con­ stantly expanding consumer market. It uses all the sophisticated techniques of modern marketing to create new desires and “needs” in its customers. One element in this pop culture is rock music. At its best, it is a genuinely creative, imaginative, and envigorating force. But the rock scene is spread by the values and practices of the drug culture. Many rock stars have become cult heroes, and many of them take drugs. Children can often identify the current rock stars and many identify with their lifestyles. When popular musicians are arrested for drug possession, some of the popular media — especially the rock music radio stations, protray them sympathetically and mock the enforcers of the drug laws. Many rock lyrics have drug overtones. Rock concerts pose an additional problem. Most are held at tax-supported sports h pp p stadiums, civic centers, and public concert halls. They draw large crowds of people of varying ages and social backgrounds. In may cities, drugs are sold and used Jr.-Sr. High parent-teacher conferences scheduled If you have been won­ dering about todays math techniques or have been wanting to meet your childs English teacher come to parent-teacher conferences. At the Jr-Sr High School, conferences will be Thur­ sday, October 22 during the hours of 1:00-4:00 p.m. and again 6:00 - 10:00 p.m. A second day is Friday, Oc­ tober 23 from 8:00 until 1:00 p.m. Students will attend classes until 11:27 Thursday morning. . .Bertha Dupree and Sally Curry of Bellevue, Deana Miller of Nashville, will be among the Michigan adult 4­ H leaders attending the state 4-H craft leaders workshop October 23-24 at Kettunen Center in Tustin. 4-H leaders participating in the workshop will learn a variety of new craft techniques and ways to teach craft skills to local 4-H members,” says Nancy Application forms for Diuble Thelen, Eaton County absentee ballots may be 4-H Youth Agent. The workshop is made obtained by contacting the possible by a grant through superintendent’s office at the Michigan 4-H Foundation 11090 Nashville Highway, from McPherson Bank of Vermontville, 49096 for the Howell, Michigan; Millers special transportation Mutual Insurance Company millage election which will of Lansing; and other local be held Tuesday, November supporters, including Eaton 3. The millage proposal is for County 4-H Council. For more information the purpose of providing funds for about the crafts workshop or additional other 4-H activities, contact Thelen at the Eaton County Cooperative Extension Service, or call 543-2310. Parents do not need an appointment in advance at the Jr-Sr High School. All teachers will be located in the gym and you may visit with anyone you wish. The band director, Mr. Thatcher, and speech therapist, Mr. Maxson, will be at the Jr-Sr High on Thursday afternoon only. The first marking period ended Friday, October 16. 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Try canning apple cider or apple juice, by packing hot and processing pints or quarts for 10 minutes in a boiling water bath or for 10 minutes in a boiling water bath or for 0 minutes at 15 lbs. pressure canner. Apples can be stored in a cool (about32 degrees) place at a humidity of 85-88 per­ cent. For optimum storage, apples should be mature but still hard and of good quality. operating, purposes related to the cost of transportation.. telephone The school t number is 852-9699. openly at these concerts; no real attempt is made to enforce either the drug or the alcohol laws. Restrooms in public concert halls are often cluttered with children as young as 11 who are getting high, vomiting, or shaking from unpredictable drug and alcohol effects. Most parents are unaware of all of this. They either drop the kids off and pick them up later, or allow older teens to drive the younger ones. Movies also cater in­ creasingly to the youth market. Drug ulse is protrayed more openly and approvingly, even in the PG rated films frequently attended by preteens, by 7*197 drug culture values also began to surface on T.V. The old myths of marijuana as a “killer weed” have given way to a new myth that marijuana is harmless. The greatest danger posed by this new mythology is the appeal to its most vulnerable consumers — junior high school and elementary students. Marijuana proponents generally ignore the special problems of adolescence, which exaggerate the negative effects of using pot. Adolescents are also the most gulable and eager audience for new myths, especially if they run counter to the beliefs and opinions of parents, teachers, and other adult authorities. This adolescent urge to experiment, rebel, reject, and reach out, which should be the most vital and con­ structive partof their growth process, is hinderred by the drug culture. 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Main Street...Nashville Phone 852-0713 �The Maple Valley News, Nashville, Tuesday, October 20, 1981__Page 7 Lions prevail 28-18 over Saranac Maple Valley varsity football team won its third g^me in a row and second homecoming game of the season last- Friday by beating Saranac in their homecoming contest 28-18. The Lions scored on their first play from scrimmage when Walt Maurer threw a scoring strike to Tony w wNbNb Dunkelburger for 45 yards and a touchdown. Tom Brooke ran the extra point and the Lions had an 8-0 lead. Maple Valley was forced to their Q' TO punt - on on their next possession, but earlyf in the third quarter Walt Maurer again threw a touchdown pass. This one was to Jeff Christensen, good for 62 yards and Maple Valley’s second touchdown. When the extra point try was short, Maple Valley led, 14-0. Saranac then mounted their own scoring drive marching I* Mil 52 yards capped by a 17 yard run by Travenner. The halt ended at 14-6 Maple Valley. Late in the third quarter, •itijin * * I Mike Kelly entered the game at quarterback for Maple Valley, and ran the ball three times for 37 yards, including the final eight for the touch- !?!?« I *51? receiver. Quarterback Simpson rushed the final two yards as Saranac pulled' within ten points at 28-18. Maple Valley then went on a clock killing 45 yard drive which ended on the Saranac 7 yard line as time ran out. Tom Brooke ran well for Maple Valley with 86 yards on 19 carries, mostly in the second half. Maple Valley completed 4 of 9 passes for 119 yards and two touchdowns with just one interception. Vermontville Little League football results S’Z!!*?" *?"" The 7th and 8th grade lost at Hastings by a score of 42-0 on Saturday, Oct. 17. Robbie Trowbridge, Tai *k r*l Gearhart, Robert Myers and Doug Dickinson had 3 tackles each. _S_c_o_tt Villanueva had 4. Martin I | | Smith had 5. Scott Flower 1 I t SJjj I I had 7. T. R. Myers had 9. T. R. Myers had 10 yards on kick return and a 39 yard gain. Doug Dickinson had a 11 yard gajn. Scott Flower had 9 yard gain. Scott Villanueva, Chris tiaahnFiiidi I Tyler and Michell l Collier had a fumble recovery each. Other players were Darin 3^ sifel juk II Sargent, Troy Collier, Scott Carpenter, Matt Coleman, Dan Snowden, Jamie Grinage, Glenn Ewing and • a« down. Tom Brooke again scored the extra point and Maple Valley had a 22-6 lead. But not for long. Travenner ran the kickoff back 85 yards for a Saranac touchdown to cut the lead to 22-12. In the fourth q, quarter, Maple Valley went 51 yards i 7 plays to score as Tom in Brooke ran hard and strong, carrying the ball 12 yards up the middle through would be tacklers for the Lion touchdown and a 28-12 Maple! Valley lead.. Saranac was able to come back 56 yards to1• score score again again when when they they• completed a 38 yard half­ back pass despite three Lion1 defenders covering the1 |I ■g ww Sherman Reid. The 6th grade lost 34-0 at Hastings. Matt Ewing had 3 tackles, Dale Dickinson, Gene Granger and Jeff Fisher had 4 tackles each. Pat Dickinson had 6. Lance Brumm had 7 tackes. Dale Dickinson had 8 yards on kick return, 48 yards gained and a fumble recovery. Mark Myers had 44 yards gained. Matt Ewing had 16 yards gained. Brian Bonney 6 yards on kick return, 14 yards rushing and 12 yads on passes. Matt Brown had 12 yards gained. Rick Osborn had an interception. Other players were Dan Laverty, Lance Root, Tim Mulkins, Derek Mayall and Eric Baker. Rick Osborn also had a fumble recovery. Halloween Goodies Decorations • Hats & Wigs Costumes Make-Up Masks Candy Kelley's Has It AHI The Lion defense had several people do well. Marlon Sparks had 6 tackles and two assists in his first start of the year. Jeff Christensen, Mike Kelly, Walt Maurer, David Thornes,, and Randy Joostberns all had 5 tackles. Tony Dunkelburger had 4 MV JV’s romp over Saranac The junior varsity football team played a good first half, bu£ were a little sluggish in the second half. Maple Valley took a 12 to 0 first quarter lead and con­ trolled the game the first half. Gary Reid started the scoring on a 12 yard sweep play behind the blocking of Chris Barton and Marty Martin. The second touchdown was added on a four yard dive play by Chris Barton behind the blqcking of Dale Montague, Rob Franks and Pat Resseguie. The third touchdown was scored on a pass from Scott Everett to Ryan Trowbridge for a 15 yard -play. The extra point was added on a play from Scott Everett to Todd McMillon. The halftime score was Maple Valley 20 and Saranac 0. Maple Valley gained 145 yards on the ground and added 65 yards in the air. This was their lowest rushing total of the year. The 4- Variety Store Open Friday til 8:00 p.m. 115-117 N. Main — NASHVILLE PHONE:852-9747 leading rushers for Maple Valley were Gary Reid with 45 yards in 7 carries and Chris Barton with 43 yards in 10 carries. Eric Brown added 6 yards in 2 carries and Scott Whitmore recorded 13 yards in 3 carries and there were five z other Maple Valley ball carriers. Leading the defense were Rob Franks with 7 tackles, Martin, Pat Marty Ressequie, and Gary Reid each recorded 6 tackles, Gary Reid intercepted a pass aand returned it for 20 yards and Terry Hall intercepted a Saranac pass and returned it 10 yards. Robert Browne recovered a Saranac fumble. Playing well for Maple Valley were Steve Joppie, Ron Hull, Dale Montague, Pat Ressequie, John Clements, and Scott Whit­ more. The Maple Valley J.V. record is now 5 wins and 0 losses. They play at Portland next Thursday, with the game starting at *53.0. Sports Lion girls win two Valley girls upped their season record to 7-2 last week as they handily defeated Bellevue and league rival Vestaburg. Monday’s game at Bellevue was a 40-27 Lion victory. The Lion girls took command in the first quarter and never let the Bronco’s get close. Melissa Coffman of Valley led all scorers with 18 points. Melanie Rogers added 12 and Colleen Hoffman 6. Coffman also had 14 rebounds and 8 steals. The Lions hosted Vestaburg on Tuesday and handed their guests a 54-39 loss. The Wolverines never got close after Valley took a 14-6 first quarter lead. Solid rebounding proved a deciding factor for Maple Valley. Denise Snowden led '■ the Lions with 13 rebounds. Team mates Melanie Rogers and Melissa Coffman each added 10. Coffman led all scorers with 18. Melanie Rogers added 15 points and Denise Snowden 10. This, week Maple Valley will play host to co-leader, Carson City in the TCAA. On Thursday the Lions travel to Saranac to take on the other co-leader of the league. Valley is only one game out of the league race and can greatly improve its standings in the TCAA. Vermontville 4th-5th grade football results Vermontville’s 4th and 5th grade football team defeated Hastings, 28-0 Saturday to raise their season record to 5 wins and 0 losses, and also marked the fifth game in a row the' defense has not allowed a touchdown. Vermontville’s Little Leaguers dominated the game on offense as well as defense. Quarterback, Matt Forell led the offense with 77 yards rushing and 3 touch­ downs. Fullback < Greg Flower had 73 yards rushing, halfback Trevor Collier scored his first touchdown of the year along with 12 yards rushing and also ran for an extra pont and halfback continued page 8 — Golf season comes to end The Maple Valley golf team finsihed its season last Friday at Oak Lane Country Club in Webberville. Maple Valley shot 377 for the 18 hole regional tour­ nament. They placed 13th out of the seventeen competing schools. Medalist for Maple Valley was Jeff Hamilton with a 92. Eric Wolff and Greg Lenz tied for second with 94’s. Kevin Ohm had a 97 and Bob Brumm shot 104. The top three schools were Detroit Country Day 1st, Pewamo-Westphalia 2nd, and Dewitt 3rd. These schools will compete in the state ttournament next Saturday. Maple Valley finished 5th in theTCAA league meet and a final finish of 5th in the league. Their season record was 5 wins and 9 losses. , Varsity team members and their averages were Eric Wolff, 46; Greg Lenz, 46.9; Kevin Ohm, 47.1; Jeff Hamilton, 47.4; Bob Brumm, 49.9; Rich Elliston, 51.4; and Tom McMillen, 51.6. On the J.V. team were John Myers, Richard Wright, Ken Trumble, Chuck Elliston. Against Portland the Varsity team sot Varsty shot a 165 which was 5 strokes off the school record. In that same match Eric Wolff shot a 36 which tied the old school record. In the last match of the season they shot a 175 which iss a new recor wc record for or Mulberry Fore golf course. Next year’s team will have -the potential to be the best Maple Valley golf team ever but it will be hard to replace thee three ree graua graduating ng senors seniors who have each played on the golf team for fourr years. They are Eric Wolff, Rick Elliston and Tom McMillen. Much thanks goes to Bill and Mary Hecker who allow the team to use Mulberry Fore as their home course at no charge; Thanks must go to the Athletic Boosters who have put in many hours and dollars to keep Nashville and Vermontville proud of their school and their athletic teams. ask us...we’ve got the solution Nancy's Beauty Shop 157 S. Main Street - Vermontville PHONE 726-033Q Coaches needed Volunteer coaches are still needed for the following winter sports: Varsity vollebyall, J.V. volleyball, seventh grade boys basketball anckjunior varsity . wrestling. Contact Lary Lenz, athletic director, if in­ terested. GET SET FOR TOUR BIG NIGHT... October 31st! tackles and a pass interception. Maple Valley plays Por­ tland Friday in the traditional Dad’s Night Game. Game time is 7 p.m. Maple Valley enters -the game at 2-1 in league Play and 4-2 overall. Junior High girls basketball date changed The Jr. High Girl’s Basketball game scheduled for this Thursday, October 22 has been moved to Wed­ nesday, October 21. Game time is 4:00 in the Maple Valley gym. The team will oppose the Hastings Saxons. £ p £ g9I |I THE STUDIO FOR ALL SEASONS MAKE APPOINTMENTS BY ... NOVEMBER 10th ... for Christmas Delivery Bill Richards Studio 250 S. Main - Vermontville 126 Bridge • Portland 726-1340 647-6934 HOURS: 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Closed Mondays WE USE KODAK PAPER FOR THE GOOD LOOK! �Th* Mople Volley News, Nashville. Tuesday, October 20 1981 — Page 8 ORDINANCE No. 10-8-81 Vermontville news By Esther Shepard On October 16, a pair of 18 glad to report, came home cent stamps com­ from the hospital last memorating the bicentennial Wednesday. Jodie Grzadzinski and of the Battle of Yorktown and Virginia Capes were Steven Kilpatrick were issued by the U.S. Postal united in marriage October Service at Yorktown, Va. 2nd in Lansing. Attendants The Battle of Yorktown were Mrs. Phyllis Kilpatrick stamp features a map of the and Mrs. Lorraine Foote. A peninsula between the York small family gathering was and James Rivers. It was in held at the home of Mr. and this area the American and Mrs. Dale Foote, Jr., by the French armies under way of celebration, out-of­ Washington and Richam- town guests were Mr. and beau laid seige to Cornwallis Mrs. Jack Coddington, sister British forces beginning and brother-in-law of the October 16, 1781. Three days bride. The wedding cake was later the British surren­ made by Mrs. Coddington. Mr. and Mrs. James dered, marking the end of the final battle of the Randall of 267 S. Main are the proud parents of a Revolutionary War. The battle of Virginia daughter, April Christine Capes stamp shows Capes born September 9 at Hayes, Charles and Henry with Green Beach Hospital, French ships blocking the Charlotte. The maternal passage of British ships up grandfather is Edward the Chesapeake Bay Dewey. Great-grandparents are Mrs. Dorothy Payne and Channel, the sea battle, which took place September Bruce McCormick. * The 5,1781 was a turning point in paternal grandparents are Mrs. Phillis Campbell and the war. Cecil Valdich of South James Randall, and the Main was taken, Friday great-grandmother Mrs. afternoon, to Pennock and at Clarice Randall. Mrs. Lila Stevens had 7:30 that evening had surgery last Tuesday and is surgery. Mrs. Mina Barnes, we are coming along just fine. Her son and daughter-in-law, CARD OF THANKS Bryce and Shirley Stevens, The family of Leonard were with her. We can report Shull are deeply grateful for that she is home now. all the kindnesses shown Floyd Amspacher of him. For the cards, visits Ainger Rd. was in Hayes and prayers of all. Green Beach Hospital Thanks to his siter, Artie, September 30 to October 10. for fruit, flowers and visits He is home now after and to Gunda for feeding him surgery on October 3. Their several times. daughter and husband from To Rev. Putnam for his Barryton have been with her tribute to Leonard, his visits mother, Iva. They are and prayers. Thanks to the planning on leaving in a few ladies of the church for the days. luncheon. And to the Mrs. Ingrid Northrup was dedicated people at the in Sparrow Hospital two Medical Facility. days last week for tests. To the Nelson Brumm’s, Mrs. Brenda Swift Stewart George Vogt, Bill Tarbets, is a surgery patient at Hubert Dennis, and our Lansing General. church family. We love you Mrs. Nellie Mahar has all a Veda Shull returned home from Kansas, after three weeks with Kendall Guy & Family Bernard Mahar who has Jerry Guy & Family been sick. Betty Guy & Family Extension homemakers add educational program to bazaar The Eaton County Ex­ tension Homemakers Fall Bazaar will be held on Friday, October 30th at the Lawrence Avenue Methodist Church in Charlotte. Cochairing the event are Jan Tirrell and Jenny Bohms of the Happy At Home Study Group. Featured throughout the day will be microwave demonstration by Jackson County Extension Home Economist Jan Seitz; dried flower arrangement demonstrations by Dolores Kleinfelt, Charlotte; and others, plus several skills demonstrations by members of Extension Study Groups. Many unusual and in­ teresting items will be for sale from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. A door prize will be given to someone present with the drawing at 3 p.m. Been waiting to taste real sourdough? You’ll have a chance to purchase (and enjoy the aroma) of just-outof-the oven sourdough goodies, too. Council president, Claudia Brown and council members will have lunch ready around noon. “You can just come and stay for the day”, she says. From our readers — FROM OUR READERS We would like to thank the following merchants of Nashville who donated so many door prizes this year at the 1981 -Harvest Festival Dance; Hickery Electric, MV Concrete, Eaton Federal Savings & Loan, Nashville Auto & Farm, Village Inn Cafe, Mirrors Image, Nash­ ville Hardware, Barneys Pit Stop, Kelleys Variety, Thornapple General Store, SNB Bank & Trust, Irenes Beauty Shop, Steak House, Hecker’s Ins., Mulberry.Fore Grandma’s Greenery, Maple Leaf Flower Shop, Mc­ Donalds Woodview Tavern, Jim Powers, T.J.’s Pizza, Mutt & Jeff’s, C-Store, Nash­ ville Locker, Baby Bliss, Hometown Lumber, Wheelers Marine, Cappons Quick Mart, Kent Oil, Margarets Beauty Shop, Curtis Craft, Carls Market, Pop Shop, Pioneer Shop, Sandys Barber Shop, Oak Palace, Bettys Antiques, Big Georgis, Denny Lamie, UFW, & Aux. A big thanks to Helen & Bud Elliston, Nelson & Pam Appleman, Bob Blake, Richard Byrd, and RRDC members who helped us with the dance. Also we would like to thank Wolevers Real Estate, Homer & Joan Winegar, Stantons Real Estate & Maces Pharmacy for sponsoring the Talent Show. Thanks Again Dave & Brenda Hawkins To the editor: As a concerned parent of children in the country, on Vermontville Hwy., I feel it is unsafe for our children to walk very far. So the millage for transportation needs to pass. Thank you, Mrs. Chris Brumm Girl Scout meetings starting On Wednesday, October 21, the Brownie Troops will begin their meetings. Troop 153, composed of 1st graders, will meet in the kindergarten room, under the leadership of Kathy Thompson. The 2nd graders in Troop 244 will meet regularly in Mrs. Allen’s room with Nancy Wright as leader. The 3rd graders in Troop 413 will meet in Miss King’s room with Kathy Othmer heading them. Meetings throughout the year will be on Wednesday after school until 5:00. Parents need to be prompt at picking their girls up at 5. Each girl joining will pay a registration fee of $3.00. Troop dues will cost $5.00 additional for the year. At this writing, the local Scouting organization does not have a confirmed leader for the Junior Troop for 4th, 5th and 6th graders. Something may develope so keep watching for another announcement. THE VILLAGE OF NASHVILLE JUNK YARD AND JUNK VEHICLE ORDINANCE AN ORDINANCE TO PROVIDE FOR CONTROL AND REGULATION OF OUTDOOR PARKING, ACCUMULATION. STORAGE AND/OR ABANDONMENT OF JUNK. INCLUDING JUNK MOTOR VEHICLES, AND JUNK FARM EQUIPMENT, WITHIN ALL AREAS OF THE VILLAGE OF NASHVILLE, TO PROVIDE FOR PENALTIES FOR THE VIOLATION OF THIS ORDINANCE AND TO REPEAL ANY ORDINANCE OR PARTS OF ORDINANCES IN CONFLICT HEREWITH. THE VILLAGE OF NASHVILLE ORDAINS: Section I. Name - This Ordinance shall be known and cited as "The Village of Nashville Junk Yard and Junk Vehicle Ordinance". Section II. Definitions - The term "private premises" shall mean any lot or parcel of land owned or occupied by any person, firm or corporation, whether or not improved with any dwelling, house, building or other structure, whether inhabited or temporarily or continuously uninhabited or vacant. Section III. Regulations: A. Except to the extent permitted under State Law, no person, firm or corporation shall permit the parking, storage or accumulation thereof upon any public right-of-way, public property or private premises within the Village, of any junk, including junk motor vehicles, junk farm equipment or the parts of either, unless the same are wholly contained within a fully enclosed building or a completely walled enclosure, or other appropriate means so as not to be visible to public view, except for the following: a. Motor vehicles in operating condition eligible for use in accor­ dance with the requirements of the Michigan Vehicle Code, being Act 300 of the Public Acts of 1949, as amended; 2. Motor vehicles in operating condition held as stock in trade by a regularly licensed dealership of new or used motor vehicles or equipment used in the operation of such dealership; 3. Motor vehicles or parts thereof located in junk yards or the places of business of wreckers duly licensed by state or village authority, pursuant to governing state law, or governing village law; 4. Motor vehicles temporarily inoperable due to minor mechanical failure, but which are not in any manner dismantled and have sub­ stantially all main component parts attached, may remain upon private property for not to exceed an aggregate total of thirty (30) days; 5. Nor more than one modified vehicle in fully operating condition such as a stock modofied, redesigned or reconstructed vehicle for a purpose other than that for which it was manufactured may be permitted, provided no building or garage is located upon the pre­ mises in which said vehicle could be parked or stored; 8. No repairing, redesigning, modifying or dismantling work or operation shall be allowed upon any vehicle or parts thereof except pursuant to authority conferred by the state or village under govern­ ing law, or upon any public right-of-way or public property for a period in excess of one week, except such as shall be accomplished within fully enclosed buildings or completely walled enclosures; provided further, that such repairing, redesigning, modifying or dis­ mantling shajl be conducted in conformity with any applicable zoning ordinance and in such a manner as not to adversely affect the owners or occupants of adjoining property; Section IV. Nuisance - Any parking, storage, accumulation, place­ ment or operation in violation of the provisions of this ordinance is hereby declared to be a public nuisance which may be enjoined pursuant to governing law or for which the violator may be sub­ jected to a suit for civil damages, as well as the fines and penalties herein provided. Section V. Construction - This ordinance shall not apply to any junk yard, salvage yards, garages, dealerships, body or paint shops operating within the Village, which shall be licensed pursuant to governing state law or governing the Village law, but shall be in addition to and not in conflict with all other laws and ordinances respecting junk and junk vehicles. Section VI. Savings Clause - The provisions of this ordinance are hereby declared to be severable and if any clause, sentence, word, section or provision is declared void and unenforceable, for any reason, by a court, the remaining portion of said ordinance shall remain in force. Section VII. This ordinance shall in no way be deemed to be retro­ active as to violations occuring prior to the passage of this ordinance. Section VIII. Penalty - Any person, firm or corporation violating any of the provisions of this ordinance may: a) . Be punished by imprisonment for not more than 90 days or a find of not more than $500, or both; b) . Be ordered to pay court costs. Section IX. Procedure for complaints - Complaints are to be in writing to the Village Council. Council will proceed through adopted complaint procedure policy. Section X. Effective Date - This ordinance shall take effect 21 days after the date hereof. Dated: Octobers, 1981 Vermontville football — cont. from page 7 THE FAMILY PORTRAIT IS A GREAT CHRISTMAS GIFT! Family Sittings at NO CHARGE until November 15th, our Christmas deadline. Copy and restoration of old photos ... until December 10th. ^i^FPicha/tcfe Studios 126 Bridge PORTLAND 647-6934 250 S. Main VERMONTVILLE 726-1340 CLOSED MONDAYS We use Kodak Paperfor a Good Look! Kevin Stewart had 14 yards. The offensive line of Mike Barnaart, Ryan Cole, Jeff Schroder, Cevin Cornish, Trevor Pike, Greg Trine and Eric Bignail again did an outstanding job of blocking, making it possible for the back field to pick up valuable yardage. The defense led by Matt Forell had 8 tackles and 1 pass interception and Randy Heinze with 6 tackles stopped Hastings repeatedly throughout the game. Kevin Stewart, Kirk Andrews, Trevor Pike, Mike Barnaart, Ryan Warner, Greg Flower and Eric Bignall also con­ tributed tackles. Ryan Cole and Eric Bignall had fumble recoverys for Vermontville. Greg Olmstead; Shawn Grinage, Andy Trowbridge, Mark Goodrich, Dennis Kellogg and Shaun Car­ penter all helped the defense slop Hastings. Co-captains this week were Shaun Grinage, Ryan Warner. Dennis Kellogg and Shaun Carpenter. Next week Vermontville closes out their season at home against Nashville. 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(tfn) Harold Christiansen, President Anyone interested in having a CANDY PARTY, please call... 726-0652 NOWAVAILABLE... • Heath Toffee • Pecan • Lemon • Peppermint & Cinnamon Crisp • Nestles Caramel (No Cooking & Delicious) ALL MOLDS ........................ »1.90 CHOCOLATE *2.20 lb I up SPECIAL This Week Only... Holiday Green, Red & Halloween Orange U CHOCOLATE................... *2.25 lb. �The Maple Valley News, Nashville, Tuesday, October 20, 1981 — Page 9 Cooperative Extension Service Michigan Opera Theatre seeking presenting Woodlot Owners tour production interns for winter season The Cooperative Ex­ tension Service is sponsoring an educational tour aimed at teaching current and potential woodlot owners techniques and ideas that will enable them to do a better job of managing their woodlands. According to John Gergen, Barry County Extension Agriculture-Agent, the tour is scheduled for this Saturday, October 24, from 9 a.m. until 12:30 p.m. Many inquiries have recently been made con- be at Dave Otto’s Turkey cerning the growing of Farm to see a 100 year old hybrid poplars for firewood. sawmill in operation. This stop will feature the sawing For this reason, the first tour stop at 9 a.m. will be at of a saw log into lumber. A discussion of sawmill Larry and Judy Baffler’s operation and what the home where they have a plantation started. The buyers are looking for is discussion at this stop will be planned. The Otto farm is concerned with growing on State Boad south of hybrid poplars and the -Middleville. alternatives to this tree. The third stop should be of Baffler’s home is located on interest to many Barry Martin Boad just north of County residents according Coats Grove Boad. to the number of questions The second tour stop will received at the Extension Office on growing Christmas trees. Christmas tree plantations are the quickest BARRY COUNTY EXTENSION SERVICE forest product to make a return to an owner, but they do require work, knowledge and good management to be Barry county successful. has many pine plantations October 23 - Befresher Lumber Grading Course, 9 a.m. - 3 now in the pulpwood stage p.m., Grayling. that started as Christmas October 23 - Baldwin Feeder Cattle Sale, 12 noon, Baldwin. tree plantations and were October 23-24 - Craft Leaders Workshop No. 1, Kettunen never followed through to Center, Tustin. completion. The Christmas October 24 - Forestry Tour, Barry County. tree tour stop will be at Art October 24 - Fall Horticulture Workshop, Horticulture Steeby’s plantation on Building, MSU, East Lansing. McCann Boad just east of MOctober 24-25 - 4-H Arts Workshop, Kettunen Center, Tustin. 37 between Hastings and October 26 - MSU Angus Cattle Sale, 11 a.m., Purebred Beef Middleville. Center, MSU, East Lansing. The final stop for the day October 27 - Farm Credit Conference, 9:30 a.m. - 3 p.m., will be at Marshall Cook’s Kellogg Center, MSU, East Lansing. woodlot south of Hastings on October 28 - Fair Superintendents Meeting, 8 p.m,, Com­ Cook Boad. Entrance to the munity Building, Hastings. woods will be by crossing an October 28-29 - Partnership Tax School for Tax Prac­ open field to the west of Ed titioners, 8:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m., Kellogg Center, MSU, East McPharlin’s farm at 2351 Lansing. Cook Boad. Timber stand improvement, timber sales, November 3-4 - Entomology Workshop, begin 10 a.m., end 4 reforestation, firewood and p.m., Boom 331 Union Building, MSU, East Lansing. pine pulpwood will be November 6-7 - Horse Judging Boundup, Kellogg Center discussed at this stop. Livestock Pavilion, MSU, East Lansing. If you are a woodlot owner November 12 - Michigan Poultry Business Management of any type, or interested in Workshop, 9 a.m., 107 Kellogg Center, MSU, East Lansing. woodlot management at all, November 11-12 - Michigan Pesticide Fall Conference, this tour is for you. Hilton Inn, Lansing. CALENDAR of EVENTS Michigan Opera Theatre, one of the major opera companies in the United States, is accepting resumes for seven production internships for its winter season in Detroit’s Music Hall Center. Two of the internships are on the technical staff, and two are in the costume shop. There are also internships available in stage direction, make-up and stage management. MOT is nationally recognized for the quality of its Young Artsits Intern Program, which brings talented singers to Detroit to study and perform with a professional company. General According to Director David DiChera, “the purpose of MOT’s Production Intern Program is to develop the same combination of training and professional experience behind the scenes that we are creating for our artist interns.” Production interns will be hired for a six-week period beginning Monday, December 28, during which time MOT will stage two major works: “The Mikado” and “Porgy and Bess.” Persons interested in the Production Intern Program should send their resumes to the MOT Production Office, 350 Madison Avenue, Detroit, Michigan 48226 by Monday, November 30. Phone calls or unsolicited visits will not be accepted: Ruth's YARN SHOP 413 Queen St., Nashville PH. 852-9244 OPEN: Friday ... 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Saturday... 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. 10% DISCOUNT ... ON VARIOUS ITEMS! AA & Al-Anon & Alateen AA meetings Monday, Wednesday, Friday and Sunday at 8 p.m. Monday and Friday at Episcopal Church basement. Wednesday and Sunday at 102 E. State St. basement. Phone 948-8105, 948-2033 or 945-5553, Hastings, days or 945-9925, Hastings, evenings or 6232447, Delton, evenings. Al-Anon family group meetings Monday and Friday 8 p.m., Episcopal Church. Wednesday 12:30-2 p.m., 102 E, . State St. basement. Phone 948-2752 or 9454175. Alateen meetings Monday 8 p.m. at 102 E. State St. basement, 945-4330. (tfn) Professional Styling for the Whole Family. Irene’s Beauty Shop 204 W. Main St., Nashville Phone 852-9107 �Th* Maple Valley News, Nashville, Tuesday, October 20, 1981 — Pag* 10 Check tires for wear and damage now that autumn’s here, safety group advises Now that the busy summer driving season is gone, check your front-wheel alignment and your tires for damage, cautions the Tire Industry Safety Council. “Keeping your tires properly inflated is a yearround job,” said Council Chairman Donald G. Brotzman. During autumn, when outside temperatures begin to drop, tires should be checked frequently because cold weather causes tire inflation pressure to drop, Brotzman advised. “Underinflated, bald or abused tires are potential hazards that could lead to a serious accident and per­ sonal injury,” Brotzman declared. In addition to safety factors, motorists can recover up to three percent of their gasoline mileage that would otherwise be wasted simply by correcting underinflated tires. A tire is considered seriously underinflated when it is four pounds per square inch (psi) below the cold pressure recommended by the vehicle manufacturer. The owner’s manual or a plate in the glove box or on the door post tells you what that pressure should be for each par. “Check your tires when they are cold or have been driven less than a mile at moderate speed,” he ad­ vised. When you check the air pressure, use your own pressure gauge because many service station air pressure regulators are often inaccurate. The Tire Industry Safety Council offers these other safety and maintenance tips for fall driving: — Take it easy on wet roads. Stopping on wet pavement can take up to four times the normal distance on a dry road. 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Even when it’s not raining, leaves have a tendency to retain moisture and create a slippery surface for tires. — Replace bald tires. Treadwear indicator bars, commonly called “wear bars” built into the tire tread grooves appear as a smooth band across the tread when the tread is worn down to one-sixteenth inch. That is the danger point. Itmay also be illegal in your state. — Inspect your tires for tread and sidewall cuts and cracks that might expose tire cords. Tires with these conditions should be replaced. For a free copy of “5 Keys to Better Tire Mileage & Safety,” send a stamped, ( self-addressed, business­ sized envelope to “Keys,” Tire Industry Safety Council, Box 1801, Washington, D.C. 20013. J.V. girls basketball loses pair The Maple Valley junior varsity girl’s basketball squad dropped a pair of games last week to Bellevue and Vestaburg. On Monday, Oct. 12, the girls were nipped by Bellevue 28-24. Jenny Filter led the lady Lions with nine points. Tracy Beechnau added seven points to the Lion cause. On Tuesday, the girls fell short again, this time on a 25­ 22 score against Vestaburg. Jackie Gardner led scorers with 12 points in the game. High rebounders for the Lions were Duska Morawski, Jenny Filter and Michelle Rogers. Hastings Jaycettes helping babies “buckle-up The Hastings Jaycee Auxiliary would like to remind the community that they still have General Motors infant Love Seats for rent. They can be rented by anyone in the area $12 over nine months (or until the baby outgrows it). When the seat is returned in good condition the parents will receive a $6 refund. The Auxiliary calls this project “Buckle Up Babies for Safety” (B.U.B.S.). The project is intended to in­ crease the number of area children who are buckled up in child restraints while riding in motor vehicles. The Jaycettes will be telling parents how important restraints are. The Jaycees claim that car crashes are the leading cause of death of young children. It is especially dangerous for a young child to be on a parents lap while the vehicle is moving. Safely constructed child restraints can reduce or even prevent most of these tragedies. The Jaycee Auxiliary hopes to convince parents of the importance of using restraints and to help them get good ones. There are approximately 800 children killed under age 5 in the U.S. every year. Also 48,000 youngsters in the same age group were reported injured. Deaths could be reduced 90 percent and injuries reduced 80 percent with the use of safety restraints, the Jaycees said. Senate Bill 115 is a Bill requiring child passengers cont. next column — EATON COUNTY FARM AND HOME CALENDAR Thursday, Oct. 22 - 7 p.m. 4-H Crafts Guidelines Meeting, Cooperative Extension Office, 126 N. Bostwick, Charlotte. Thursday, Oct. 22 -12:30 p.m. Luncheon with Belize visitors, Kellogg Center, Michigan State University. Friday, Oct. 23 - 9:30-2:30 Horseback Riding for Han­ dicappers, Meadowview School, Packard Hwy., Charlotte. Saturday, Oct. 24-7 p.m. 4-H'Leaders Banquet, 4-H Building, Charlotte Fairgounds. Tuesday, Oct. 27 - 7 p.m. 4-H Special Riding Association Meeting, Kardel Hall, Charlotte Fairgrounds. Thursday, Oct. 29 - 7-9 p.m. 4-H Photography Program, Kardel Hall, Fairgrounds. Friday, Oct. 30 - 9 a.m. - 3 p.m. Eaton Extension Homemakers’ Bazaar,, Lawrence Ave. Methodist Church, Charlotte. Friday, Oct. 30 - 9:30-2:30 Horseback Riding for Han­ dicappers, Meadowview School, Packard Hwy., Charlotte. Satuniay, Oct. 31-9 p.m. Benefit Dance for the Waddell Family, 4-H Building, Charlotte Fairgrounds. Monday, Nov. 2-7 p.m. 4-H Advisory Council, Cooperative Extension Office, 126 N. Bostwick, Charlotte. Thursday, Nov. 5 - 7-9 p.m. 4-H Macrame Workshop, 4-H Building Auditorium, Charlotte Fairgrounds. Thursday, Nov. 5-7:30 p.m. “New Member Tea”, sponsored by Extension Study Groups, Cooperative Extension Office, 126 N. Bostwick, Charlotte. Thursday, Nov. 5-7:30 p.m. 4-H Horse Bowl, Kardel Hall, Charlotte Fairgrounds. November 6-7 - Horse Judging Roundup, Kellogg Center Livestock Pavilion, MSU. Saturday, Nov. 7 - 10-12 noon, 4-H Shooting Sports Meet,. Bellevue Conservation Club. Monday, Nov. 9-7 p.m. 4-H Small Animal Association An­ nual Meeting, Kardel Hall, Charlotte Fairgrounds. Tuesday, Nov. 10-1:30-3:30 p.m. or7:30 - 9:30 p.m. New 4-H Leader Orientation, Cooperative Extension Office, 126 N. Bostwick, Charlotte. “Cooperative Extension Service programs are open to all without regard to race, color, national origin or sex.” A weekly report from - ERNEST NASH State Representative MILLIKEN WITHDRAWS “RELIEF PLAN - Governor Milliken has decided that budget cuts of $190 to $270 million necessary to balance the budget, make it impossible to provide property tax relief while protecting essential services. I was very disappointed with the Governor’s with­ drawal of support for tax relief. I still believe property tax reliefis possible but without the support of the Governor I’m not hopeful for relief in 1981. WELFARE MIGRATION STUDIED - The Michigan Department of Social Services has completed a study of new welfare applicants and has concluded that 3.5 percent of all new applicants, or 10,000 families, move to Michigan each year to collect higher welfare benefits. The estimated cost to Michigan taxpayers is $45 million per year, according to DSS officials. ABORTION VOTE CHALLENGED - Legislation banning the use of Medicaid money for abortions cleared the House last week, but Governor Milliken is expected to veto the measure. It would be the ninth time Governor Milliken has used his veto power on the abortion issue. In all previous cases, the House was unable to muster the needed votes to override the executive veto. Key opponents of Medicaid abortions are optimistic that they have the votes this time for a veto override. MINORITY BUSINESS AWARDS - The State of Michigan has awarded four Michigan firms the 1981 Minority Business Awards. This year’s recipients are: Carlos Ruso, Grand­ ville Electric, Grandville; Levola Tillman of Smith Hoist Manufacturing Company, Cassopolis; John Gibson, owner of Gibson’s Party Store in Detroit; and, Marjorie Harris, President of Lewis Business College in Detroit. The presentations were made in conjunction with “Minority , Business Week,” a statewide observance of minority business accomplishments. CULTURE ABOUNDS - During the next several weeks, Michigan will.host some of the world’s greatest musicians. On October 27, the Juilliard String Quartet will perform at MSU, East Lansing; Oct. 29-30, Isaac Stern will conduct the Detroit Symphony in Detroit at Ford Auditorium on Oct. 30. Peter Nero will perform with the Philadelphia Pops Or­ chestra at the University Auditorium, East Lansing; and the Martha Graham Dance Company will appear October 30 and November 1 at the Power Center, University of Michigan campus, Ann Arbor. TRANSPORTATION TAX INCREASE SOUGHT Transportation and road interests, fearful that declining transportation revenues jeopardize the highway /and transportation systems ofour state, are seeking tax changes which will allow revenues to increase with inflation. The Legislature recognizes the needs, but appears unwilling to tackle the issue in the face of taxpayer unrest. I have yet to hear any support for this proposal from anybody other t*han special interest groups. Jaycettes — continued restraint devices and will Senate and the House and provide penalties under will become law soon. certain circumstances. This For more information Bill was passed by both the parents can call either 945­ 2791 or 852-9374. . The Choice is Gear ... We want to give you the greatest net profits per acre possible. To help assure that, we offer a Free Replant­ ing Agreement up to 100%.. For all the details call me at.. . Citizens Elevator 870 S. Main Vermontville Phone 726-0514 Your Local Kernel Renk. �The Maple Valley News, Nashville, Tuesday, October 20, 1981 — Page 11 Operation C.A.R.E. receives high marks Michigan’s Opoeration C.A.R.E. (combined ac­ cident reduction effort) received high marks in a just-released study by the state’s Office of Highway Safety Planning, according to State Police Director, Col. Gerald L. Hough. “The OHSP evaluation proves what we’ve known for a long time,” Hough said, “and that is, C.A.R.E. plays a significant role in con- W 'W 5?^ W trolling personal injury and property damage accidents, especially on rural trunkline roadways.” Hough said the study used data comparing accident statistics before and after the im­ plementation of the C.A.R.E. program that began in 1977. The high visibility traffic patrol program centered around heavy traffic volumes over the three summer holiday weekends Phone 945-9554 fo r WANT-ADS... sell those unwanted items, fast!! ss **««£ s«j; *■2 ■2 *^5' 11 “'* 112 T.r’^riE ■«he taAw i ■Nt itumw ■«aisitetek$ ■ m i ijiij ii srjiEjjcaeffi ■intiiiM (Memroial Day, July 4th and Labor Day) has been funded with Federal monies. OHSP officials have advised Hough that $350,000 will be authorized for the 1982 program leaving some $150,000 to be provided by the state. The program had an operating budget of $500,000 in 1981. The evaluation study revealed that on holiday weekends, the average number offatal and property damage accidents per day was lower in the C.A.R.E. program period than in the pre-C.A.R.E. period (prior to 1977). On rural trunklines, the average number of total accidents (both personal injury and property damage) per day on holdiay weekends increased about 6.40 percent, 2.63 percent and 8.29 percent less than ex­ pected in the C.A.R.E. program period from the pre-C.A.R.E. period. “With the Federal grant money already promised for 1982, I hope the legislature will provide the additional funds needed to continue this very effective traffic safety program,” Hough said. “The Office of Highway Safety Planning evaluation has provided a most complete assessment of the program’s value and proves it to be an effective control in terms of accident reduction.” Wyant-Joseph united Jill Ann Wyant, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Gene Wyant of Riverton, Wyo., and John Mark Joseph, son of Mr. and Mrs. Donald Joseph of Nash­ ville, were united in marriage at 6 p.m., August 8 in a double ring ceremony at the Nashville United Methodist Church. Rev. Leonard Putnam officiated and Debbie Cooley served as organist. The bride, escorted to the altar by her father, wore a floor length gown of chiffon over taffeta with an empire waistline, cape sleeves, Victorian neckline and a beaded applica bodice The gown had a chapel length train and the veil was fingertip length, with a crown that matched the bodice of the gown. Kathy Kirby of Nashville was maid of honor and Pam Snyder of Nashville served as bridesmaid. Jodi Joseph of Potterville, niece of the groom, was flowergirl. Chuck Osborne of Potterville served as best man and Hod Hull of Nashville was groomsman. Andrew Joseph of Potterville, nephew of the groom, was ringbearer. Following the ceremony, a reception dance was held at the Nashville Fire Barn. Music was provided by “Party Down”. Denny and Vickie Smith of Nashville served as host and hostess. Angell Hampton of NashNash­ ville attended the guest book. Following a honeymoon trip to Las Vegas, the Josephs now reside at 503 S'. Clark St., Nashville. The rehearsal dinner was hosted by the groom’s parents at their home in Nashville. The bride was given a shower by her sister-in-law, Debi Wyant of Climax, and a surprise shower was given at the Donald Joseph home hosted by Kathy Kirby. Hastings teachers wo.— r k witho u t co n t ract .XU -. rn aratl I. |L | II .—.XU-. rnaratl Pumpkins and squash, ways to preserve them B ■■fl®!’--* ai6®\ By Margaret Ann Ross, Ext. Home Economist Now is the time for pumpkins and squash. Besides Halloween uses, pumpkins (and squash) may be canned or frozen. In fact, commercial canners often use a mixture of those products. Freeze cooked pumpkin or squash in air-tight containers. For best quality, use within one year. The only safe way to can pumpkin and squash is cubed (NOT MASHED) in a pressure canner. To can, cut in %” cubes, add water to cover and bring to boil. Pack hot cubes to of jar top. Add salt if desired, l/z tsp. to pints; 1 tsp. to quarts. Cover with hot cooking liquid, leaving l/z” head space at top of jar. Adjust jar lids. Process in large pressure canner at 10 lb. pressure pints 55 minutes; quarts 90 minutes. Or you may process cubed squash at 15 lb. pressure in large pressure canner for 20 minutes. Ifyou waht to store them during the fall, squash & pumpkin like cool, dry storage. Barry-Eaton Counties Health Department Calendar of Events Barry Office: 110 W. Center St. Monday Immunization Clinic, 9- 11:30 a.m. and 1-4 p.m.; W.I.C., 8:30a.m. - 4:30 p.m. Tuesday Medicaid Screening, 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.; Family Planning, 11:30a.m. -4:30p.m.; 6 p.m. - 9 p.m. Wednesday, - W.I.C. 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. Friday - Family Planning, 11:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. Charlotte Office: Monday - Family Plan­ ning, 110 N. Cochran, 11 a.m. - 4 p.m. Tuesday W.I.C., 110 N. Cochran, 8 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. Wednesday - Medicaid Screening, 110 N. Cochran, 8 a.m. - 4 p.m.; Immunization Clinic, 528 Beech St., 8:30 -11 a.m.; 1 - 4 p.m. Thursday-Family Planning, 110 N. Cochran, 11 a.m. - 4 p.m.; W.LC., 110 N. Cochran, 8 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. Friday - W.I.C., 110 N. Cochran, 8 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. Help us put out a better paper. Your letters and comments on the New Hastings Banner will be appreciated. Write...P.O. Box B, Hastings, Michigan 49058 J-Ad Graphics...bringing you The Reminder (the first of the week) and...The Banner (the last of the week) �The Maple Valley News, Nashville, Tuesday, October 20, 1981 — Page 12 School Board — continued from front page on the sixth grade camping program which was held at Yankee Springs. Considering the success of the program this year, Yost recom­ mended that reservations be made for a camping program in the fall of 1982. The board members voted to have Yost obtain reser­ vations for a camping program next year. A grievance was received from bus driver Shirley Godbey regarding the wording related to sick leave allowance in her contract along with a clause which states the board reserves the right to terminate this contract with thirty days notice for good and sufficient reasons, and the employee has the right to terminate the contract with thirty days notice. She states that this paragraph is not in the Maple < Valley School Bus Drivers Salaries and Leave Policies. The matter was referred back to the negotiating committee for further discussion. The board members voted to accept sealed bids on one of the relocatable classrooms located at the Maplewood Elementary site and one relocatable located behind the Jr-Sr High School. Bids will be opened at the regular board meeting December 14. The board members voted to sell the building trades house located on M-79 in Nashville to Helen Hywee for fo $37,200. Board president Wayne Cogswell and Secretary, Elam Rockwell were appointed to sign all legal papers pertaining to the sale of school properties. Duane Thatcher, instrumental music teacher, made a presentation regarding holding band concerts on Sunday af­ ternoon instead of evenings during the week. This would help eliminate conflictss considering that several members in the band also participate in athletics and other school activities resulting in some students being involved in more than seniority who had never had declining enrollment. A maternity leave of ab­ study hall or noon hour sence was approved for supervision or had held such teacher Sandra Briggs duties far less times than (Kellogg Elementary) to Mrs. Carpenter. Voting in begin at the close of the favor of the agreement were school day on April 2, 1982, board members Wayne and she plans to return to Cogswell, Ronald Tobias, work on Monday, May 24, Dale Ossenheimer, Jr., and Virginia Fox. Voting against 1982. Approval was given an acceptance were Russell agreement reached with the Geary, Wilbur Marsh, and local teacher association and Elam Rockwell. The board members voted Dorothy Carpenter and the Maple Valley School District to support the Belding Area regarding a revised teaching Schools in their request to assignment for Mrs. Car­ join the Tri-Central Athletic penter the second semester. Conference. Approval was given A grievance had been filed regarding the assignment of changing the starting time Mrs. Carpenter this for varsity andjunior varsity semester to a study hall plus athletic events beginning noon hour supervision. The with winter sports from the association and Mrs. Car­ present 5:30 p.m. to 6:30 penter stated in the p.m. A request from the Junior grievance that there were other teachers in the English class to consider holding the department with less prom at a site other than the school gymnasium was tabled. The junior class representatives are to PROFESSIONAL provide further information BUSINESS at the special board meeting DIRECTORY which will be held Thursday, October 22. Elementary Principal LIMESTONE & MARL Howard Yost, made a report (Delivered and Spread) CRANEWORK • Drainage Ditches • Farm Ponds Sunfield woman receives Farm Bureau job DARRELL HAMILTON PH.852-N91 Rt 3, NASHVILLE FOR PROFESSIONAL INSURANCE PLANNING Call... Kristine Hynes of Sunfield has been appointed em­ ployee benefits manager of Farm Bureau Services, Inc., Farmers _Petroleum Cooperative, Inc., Farmers Crude Production Co., Michigan Farrp Bureau, Michigan w Agricultual Cooperative Marketing Association, Michigan Agricultural Services Association and Michigan Farm Bureau Group Pur­ chasing. The announcement was made by Richard Morgan, manager of the Human Resource Depart­ ment. Prior to her appointment, Hynes was associated with the E. W. Bliss Division of the Gulf & Western Manufacturing Company. THE HECKER AGENCY 225 N. MAIN - NASHVILLE PHONE 852-9680 VERMONTVILLE VILLAGE COUNCIL MEETINGS 1st 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)852-0564 — NASHVILLE — Ask for Dan! I jn- Baker Sanctuary guided walks start Sunday Enjoy the sights and sounds of Fall migration at Michigan Audubon Society's Baker Sanctuary in Convis Township. Guided walks will be held Sunday afternoons, October 18, 25 and November 1, from 3:00 to 5:00 p.m. The public is invited to the program. If interested, meet promptly at 3:00 at the Baker Sanctuary Lodge located on Junction Road, west of 1-69 between Marshall and Bellevue. For more information contact David or Maureen Reed at 616-763-9512. one activity the ’ same evening. Also, he thought that attendance would 1>e higher at Sunday afternoon concerts. The board voted to approve changing the concerts to Sunday af­ ternoon. A request was received from the senior class to be allowed to rent some wooded area to clear and sell the wood. Representatives of the athletic boosters mentioned BPW meeting cancelled Due to circumstances beyond our control the Hastings Business and Professional Women’s Club, Inc., must cancel the Membership Reception scheduled for Thursday, Oct. 22, 1981, at 7:30 p.m. at the home of Marjory Maynard at 1506 S. Jefferson. Final Week to Save up to 35% t-o 3--5--% O---f-f W a--l--l-p--a---p-:-e--rr 25% Off Joanna Shades In Stock by j-- I I 35% Off Joanna Woven Woods 20% Off Rugs 20% Off 15% ?„20% OffNo-WaxVinvl • Bedspreads byMannington-Congoleum-Armstrong 20% Off ] *aF!iei>n_Mini_Bliii<l ] 2 ! ' 0ff Kirsch Drapery Hardware Phone 543-7120 Fish ’N Chips The Easy, Health Way Newspaper-wrapped servings of Norwegian Fish ’N Chips are unique fare for savory snacks, light suppers or cocktail tidbits. Here’s a straight-off-the-styelf menu idea to delight fish ’n chips fans everywhere. This quick, healthy, Nordically inspired version of the 18th century English favorite features Norway sardines and homemade potato “sticks.” Smoky Norway sardines-are sprinkled with lemon juice, Tolled in seasoned bread crumbs and lightly broiled. Because sardines from Norway are so tiny, they make perfect finger foods. The savory little fish pair beautifully with flaky potato-stick “chips," made from mashed potatoes. (You can always substitute potato chips if you’re in a real rush!) In addition to tasting good, this combination is healthy. Sar­ dines from Norway are rich in calcium, protein, iron and Vitamins D and B12. Round but the nutritious meal with a crisp salad and a mouthwatering combination of your favorite fruits for a deli­ cious, nutritious and easy-to-make family meal. 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Stevens. _________ | The Battle Creek Chapter of Sweet Adelines, Inc. will hold an open house for prospective members at Harper Creek High School in the chorus room on Tuesday, October 27, at 7 p.m. An open invitation is being extended to women of the community who like to sing to come to one or more of the rehearsal nights and get acquanted with the fun, fellowship and musical expertise of singing fourpart harnyjny, Barbershop style. - g" ® Gigantic 6th Anniversary Sale I seeking members Hastings Masonic Lodge No. 52, October 21, 1981, Fellowcraft degree. Lodge will open at 7:30 p.m., refreshments to follow. (10­ 20) While you're in Charlotte stop in and visit Country House Interior during our 1--5---% B.C. Sweet Adelines Masonic Lodge No. 52 We would like to invite you to the Grand Opening of Charlotte's all new I that they would be willing to work with the seniors. The board members voted not to approve this request from the seniors even though adults from the athletic boosters would be involved in cutting the wood. A special board meeting will be held in the school administration building on Thursday, October 22 beginning at 7:00 p.m. to appoint a member to the board of education plus discussing the request from the junior class regarding the site of the high school prom. Mon.-Thurs. 9:00-5:30 Fri. 9:00-8:00 Sat. 9:00-Noon Phone 543-7120 Chips: 94 cup butter or margarine 2 teaspoons salt Grated Parmesan cheese Combine first four ingredients. On lightly floured board, roll dough out very thin. Cut into 1 x 5-inch sticks, sprinkle with cheese. Bake on lightly greased cookie sheet in 450 degree oven 10 to 12 minutes. Makes 6 dozen. Fiery Tomato Dip: Combine % cup ketchup with 1 teaspoon each chili sauce and prepared horseradish. Lemon Mustard Dip: Combine 14 cup mayonnaise with lemon juice and prepared mustard to taste. �choose from our selection of WEDDING INVITATIONS • WEDDING ANNOUNCEMENTS • THANK YOU CARDS • RECEPTION CARDS • NAPKINS • WEDDING MATCHES • ACCESSORIES Sample books may be taken out overnight for selection at your convenience reminder Phone 945-9554 Hastings �The Maple Valley News, Nashville, Tuesday, October 20, 1981 — Page 14 Fall’s sunny days and cool nights bring on nature’s most colorful show The question comes up ever year about this time: Why do leaves change color in the fall? According to Ranger Rick’s Nature Magazine, autumns’s cooler temperatures and shorter days cause chlorophyll — which gives leaves their green color in spring and summer — to break down and other pigments to form in the leaves'. The National Wildlife Federation monthly publication for children notes that “a spectacular show of fall colors depends on the right amount of sunshine, rain, and cool New temperatures.” England falls are often so beautiful, because the region’s weather is usually dry, bright, and cool. Like everything else in nature, no two leaves are alike, and none of them will have the same splendid color combination each season. However, Ranger Rick explains that all the color variations are based on the following pigments: — Yellow and Orange — These pigments are in theleaves all year long, but can’t be seen in the spring and summer because they are covered by the green chlorophyll. These are the same pigments that make egg yolks yellow and carrots orange. — Red and Purple — The bright red and purple colors offall only show up on leaves of trees that produce a lot of sugar. Because trees need very cool and dry tem- peratures to produce sugar, these colors are mostly found in New England’s trees. Red maples, which normally produce a lot of sugar, usually have red and purple leaves in autumn. But if fall temperatures are too warm, or there isn’t enough sugar in the tree, a red maple’s leaves will turn orange or yellow. — Brown — Some leaves, like those on oak trees, do not Change to bright colors in the fall, but become brown and drab. This is due to the presence of the chemical tannin, which mixes with the yellow and orange pigments, and turns the leaves brown. And why do leaves fall? Fall’s cooler weather also causes the food products stored in the leaves to flow to safer qaurters — the trees branches and trunk-. A thin layer of cells, called the “abciss 'layer,” -then forms across the stem which connects leaf to twig. With this link weakened, the leaf is broken off by an autumn breeze or eventually falls to the ground of its own weight. Time change is time for driver care It’s theirjob to protect you. It’s you who protect their jobs. Nearly one-third of our nation's defense is in the National Guard and Reserve. These volunteer citizen soldiers, sailors, airmen, and marines protect us should there be national crisis or environmental disaster. They must be trained. And ready. As your employees—THEY NEED YOUR SUPPORT. To learn how you can help, write: Employer Support, Arlington, VA 22209. A Public Service'Of This Newspaper & The Advertising Council EMPLOYERS SUPPORT THE GUARD & RESERVE Arlington. VA 22209 The number of 5- to 14year-old bicyclists and pedestrians killed in traffic during darkness has dropped 9 percent so far this year compared with 1980, and state drivers can help continue that trend following the switch to Eastern Standard' Time at 2 p.m. Sunday, October 25, ac­ cording to the Automobile Club of Michigan. “Through Oct. 5, 21 youngsters aged 5 to 14 were killed by cars during dusk or darkness, compared with 23 for the same period in 1980,” stated Robert Cullen; Auto Club Safety and Traffic Engineering manager. Since darkness arrives one hour sooner beginning Oct. 25, Cullen urges late- afternoon drivers to observe the following rules: — Watch for signs of youths at play, including dogs and parked bicycles, and be extra alert near playgrounds. — Keep a safe distance between vehicles and reduce speeds at dusk. — Do not look directly into oncoming headlights. Focus on the center of the traffic lane, keeping oncoming lights in peripheral vision. — Keep windows clean and headlights and taillights working to ensure maximum visibility. “Parents should be sure children are dressed in bright clothing and -have reflective tape on jackets, lunch boxes and bicycles to insure they can be seen,” Cullen suggested. Youngsters are reminded to use sidewalks when available or walk on the shoulder facing traffic. Bicyclists should ride with the traffic flow on the edge of the road and be sure reflectors and lights are working properly. Vermontville youth place 4th at International BMX Darcy & Lance Amsworth each took 4th place in their individual age groups at the International BMX Championship in the Silverdome on Oct. 11. �The Maple Valley News, Nashville, Tuesday, October 20,1981 — Page 15- Phone 543-1197 Prices Good Sunday, October 25 The Saving Place • thru 1658 Lansing Road, Charlotte Tuesday, October 27 Open Daily 9-9 Sundays 11-6 PRICEBREAKERS I SUNDAY Oct. 25 thru TUESDAY Oct. 27 SPECIALS PURfAiA HIGH PROTEIN DOG MEAL *68 Bag-Cur 97 Candy Com For Halloween Goblins Delicious, chewy. Just right for this haunting lime of year. 12-oz. net wt. Unit 2 Suntone, Mist-tone 6.9 Our Reg. 8.97 Purina® High Protein® Dog Meal Give your dog a nutritionally-balanced meal for his good goo health. 30-lb.‘ bag. •Netwt._________________ 2000 HOUR 78? LIGHTBULB 000 100 FILTERS 2000 HOUR LIGHTBULB Limit 2 Umlt3 7 fic Our Reg. 7.66 Sale Price °ur ff Our 1.56 4-pack Light Bulbs Choice of 60, 75 or 100 watt. 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LOAF POTATO w°tz PMIDC REGULAR or spanran “StOFteS / M SPARTAN DIPPIN’ 517-726-0640 160 S. Main, Vermontville PRICES EFFECTIVE THRU OCTOBER 24,, 1981 WE RESERVE THE RIGHT TO LIMIT QUANTITIES. � https://barrycountyhistoryportal.org/files/original/21/795/MapleValleyNews_1981-10-27.pdf 92e0e436046111b1cf37498b92c9da5e PDF Text Text ■Ul mRFLEVRlgEe Hastings Public Library 121 S. Church Hastings, K-l. 49058 4 P ID U.S. Bastings, Mlchig 4905a PUmitno. r Published by J-Ad Graphics, Inc. 1952 N. Broadway, Hastings, Mich. 49058 P.O. Box A, Nashville, Michigan Phone 945-9554 (Hastings) ...a localpaper oftoday! The Maple Valley News — Vol. 110 - no. 21 — Tuesday. October 27, 1981 Maple Valley transportation vote set for November 3 A special transportation millage election will be held Tuesday, November 3 in the Maple Valley School District. The transportation proposal of 1.4 mills ($1.40 on each $1,000.00) on state equalized valuation for the year 1981 is for the purpose of providing additional funds for operating purposes to be used to pay the cost of bus transportation. These funds would be used to help offset the loss of state aid dollars for transportation considering the declining state support in recent years. Originally the state was to pay 75 percent of the approved costs for tran­ sportation, but currently the state is paying only ap­ proximately 35 percent of the costs. The following is an example of the cost of the transportation millage proposition using various property assessed valuations: Assessed Valuation 1.40 Mills $5,000.............................. $7.00 $10,000............................ 14.00 $15,000..................... 21.00 $20,000............................ 28.00 $25,000..................... 35.00 $30,000............................ 42.00 $35,000 ............................ 49.00 $40,000 ............................ 56.00 The projected cost of transportation for the 1981-82 school year is $347,837 which includes $53,200 for bus amortization compared with anticipated state aid reimbursement in the amount of $114,855 for transportation. The board of education has Dormer appointed to board; controversy brews The Maple Valley Board of Education has appointed Robert Dormer of Ver­ montville to fill the unex­ pired term of Russell Geary who recently resigned from the board. The decision to appoint Dormer, a former board member, came after four rounds of balloting by-the board during a special meeting last Thursday. Voting for Dormer on the fourth ballot were board members Wayne Cogswell, Elam Rockwell, Virginia Fox, and Wilbur Marsh. Members Ronald Tobias and Dale Ossenheimer Jr. voted in favor of David Hawkins whose appointment was supported by petitions bearing 400 signatures; The first three ballots had tallied Rockwell, Marsh, and Mrs. Fox voting for Charles Viele Sr; members Tobias arid Ossenheimer voting for Hawkins; and Cogswell voting for Dormer. Prior to the vote, the board had received letters from Hawkins, George Hubka, Michael McMillen, Viele, James Bryan, and Dormer expressing interest in being Continued page 17 — approved the following reductions in the tran­ sportation program in the event the millage proposal is defeated on November 3rd: The two shuttle trips tran­ sporting students between the elementary buildings in Nashville will be discon­ tinued; Students will be walking up to one mile to get on the bus at general pick up points usually designated at the intersections; and Students living within one mile of the school they attend will be expected to walk to school. Junior-Senior High School students living within the village limits and within one mile of an elementary building will get on the bus at the elementary building to ride to the Jr-Sr High School. Anyone desiring further information regarding changes which would be made in the transportation program should contact transportation supervisor Gerald Aldrich at the bus garage, 852-9421. Registered voters in the Nashville area will be voting at the Kellogg gymnasium, and in the Vermontville area voting will be in the kin­ dergarten room at the Maplewood Elementary School. The polls will be open 7:00 a.m. until 8:00 p.m. 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 Conf, on page 17 — Rehabilitation teacher speaks to Nashville Lions By Susan Hinckley A self-threading needle, an enlarged telephone dial, a carpenter’s level that emits a beep, a talking watch... these were but a few of the aids for the visually han­ dicapped shown Monday evening to the Nashville Lions Club by Bob Hamilton, a rehabilitation teacher employed by the Michigan Commission for the Blind, a division of the state Dept, of Labor. Hamilton, of Grand Rapids,. was the guest speaker for a gathering of approximately 60 persons at the Lions’ monthly Ladies’ Night dinner meeting at St. Cyril’s Parish Hall in Nash­ ville. “We covet our partnership with the Lions, the Knights of Sight,’’ said Hamilton, complimenting the local and international organizations on their dedication to prevention of blindness and aid to the visually han­ dicapped. a As rehabilitation teacher, Hamilton works in ten Michigan counties helping individuals who have been declared legally blind. “Only ten percent of these persons are totally blind,” said Hamilton. His .job is to visit the home of an in­ dividual who has recently lost his or her vision, to help the person learn to cope with day-to-day problems of living. There also is literature available to aid the family in adjusting to the situation. In Monday’s presentation, Hamilton demonstrated many common household, Continued page 6 — Bob Hamilton, rehab teacher with the state Commission for the Blind, shows the Lions group a Writing guide, one of many aids for the visually handicapped he demonstrated at Monday's meeting. Four M.V. students commended in National Merit testing — Ward Rooks, (right), Maple Valley School counselor, presents Commended Student awards to three of the four MVHS Seniors who achieved special ratings in a national scholastic test. .From left are Cindy Brumm, Eric Wolff, and Mark ©Brien (Missing from photo is Leonard Eaton.) O'Brien will go on to further national-level testing, after placing as a semifinalist in the voluntary exam designed for college-bbund students. This is the first yearr that more than one qualified ffor th the C Commended jMVHS MP.VHS senior i hhas qlifid d(dMaStudent SptledVallteyaward, News photo by Susan Hinckley) For the first time in the history of Maple Valley High School, for seniors have been listed as Commended Students in the National Merit Scholastic Qualification Test. One of these four, Mark O’Brien, 17year-old son of Pat and Kay O’Brien of Vermontville, has also' qualified as a semifinalist in competition for a National Merit Scholarship. “On occasion, a school will have a student score high enough to receive the award of Commended Student,” said Ward Rooks, Maple Valley School counselor. “In very rare situations, a student- will qualify ns a semifinalist (as did Mark).” Rooks added that the awards signify a high degree of basic and advanced educational achievement. In addition to Mark O’Brien, the three other Maple Valley seniors named as Commended Students are: Cindy Brumm, daughter of Jerry and Sharon Brumm; Eric Wolff, son of Carroll and Marge Wolff; and Leonard Eaton, son of Arnold and Judy Eaton. All are of Nashville. Only about 20 percent of a given class normally take the voluntary 3-hour Math and English test ad­ ministered when they are Juniors. Notification of the test results are received by the school early in the students’ senior year. Rooks had high praise for the extraordinary calibre of scholars in Maple Valley’s Class of 1982. “The awards average less than one per high school nationwide,” commented Rooks. “For a small school such as Maple. Valley to have four students (qualifying for awards) is a compliment to the system that provided their education and, especially, to the students themselves.” Rooks noted that in the past Maple Valley has never received more than one Commended Student award in any year. Only one-tenth of one percent of students taking the test place in the high ranking earned by Mark O’Brien. He now will be eligible for further testing to earn a national finalist award and win a college scholarship. Generally, only college­ bound students take the National Merit Scholastic exam as Juniors. Rooks said this usually involves the upper third of any given class. �The Maple Valley News, Nashville, Tuesday. October 27. 1981 — Page 2 Nashville IBwK Three interior walls of Nashville’s recently, renovated Community Center (old waterworks building) in Putnam Park bear historic murals and data of the village, painted last year under direction of local artist Dale Ann Morawski. Now, two, a project is underway to fill the remaining wall with photos of Nashville Nashville’s’s past presidents. Not much hope is held in locating photographs of the very earliest of these officials (the first took office in 1869) but Village President Harold Christiansen wants to locate as many as possible for the display. So far, photos have been received of Amon Dull, Adloph Douse, Jr., Jack P. Green, and Fred Glidden. Through our Memories of the Past photo file, we will be able to supply pictures of several of the early presidents. Local help is needed in securing photos of the more recent village leaders. According to our count, Nashville has had 52 dif­ ferent presidents (some held multiple terms). They are: Lemuel Smith, D. C. Griffith, George A. Truman, 'Calvin Ainsworth, Elihu Chipman, Maple Valley Athletic Boosters BINGO MAPLE VALLEY HIGH SCHOOL CAFETERIA THURSDAYS... 7:00 p.m. Early Birds ... 6:30 p.m. William Killen, W. H. Young, Emory Parady, William Boston, John B. Marshall, H. A. Barber, Charles W. Smith, B. B. Downing, Hiram R. Dickinson, Lewis E. Lentz, Leory Weaver, Richard Townsend, John Bell, Cassius Glasgow,, Henry Zuschnitt, C. A. Hough, Walter Powers, William Liebhauser, Charles 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 Lofdahl, Lynn C. Lorbeck, Lionel G. Cole, Amon E. Dull, Earl Olmstead, Adolph Douse, Jr., Bruce Randall, Cecil Barrett, Gale Keihl, Jack P. Green, Thomas Maker, Vern J. McPeck, Gaylord Gray, Fred Glidden, Gladys Miller, Ira James Rizor, George T. Frith, and of course, Mr. Christiansen. If you see your name or the name of a friend or relative on this list, and can furnish a photo of any size, please contact village hall, if you have not already done so. The harbinger of winter arrived in the Maple Valley community last Wednesday afternoon, when the firstx snow of the season lightly blanketed the ground. Though it dissipated by Thursday morning, the wet, white coverlet left behind a clear message of what lies ahead. Many Nashville “snowbirds” have already begun winging their way to The making of,a will is one of the most important acts in a.man's life. By his will, he plans the distribution of the' fruits of his life's work and the welfare and future of his loved ones. A will usually lessens > family disagreement, reduces probate expenses, inheritance taxes, and confusion. In our profession, we repeatedly see the advantage of a properly drawn will. V '*Vcqt UJNLW. DIRECTORS 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. a.m. p.m. ( p.m. PASTOR RANDY REED warmer clime. Mrs. Middy Wixson, a former local resident now of Sorrento, Florida, would enjoy hearing from her Nashville friends. Her ad­ dress is: 32776 Oak Springs Mobile Park. Mrs. Leah Phillips of Nashville recently visited Middy, ac­ companying her to Florida after Mrs. Wixson returned here briefly. The first weekend of her two-weeks stay in Florida, Mrs. Philips stayed with Sonya and Bill Kjergaard, former local residents now of Kissimmee, and while there went to Empress Lilly to see the Riverboard Rascals. Sun­ day, Bill, Middy and Leah enjoyed a helicopter rider over Lake Buena Vista. The following weekend was spent with Lyflwood and Terri Wixson. He is the son of Middy’s husband, the late John Wixson of Nashville. Daily sightseeing trips were enjoyed by Mrs. Phillips during her stay, including a visit to Winter Park where the ladies saw the Sink Hole and shopped at Park Ave. Mrs. Phillips returned to Michigan via plane, and was greeted at the Lansing airport by her grand­ daughter, Mrs. Cheryl Hartwell of Nashville. As a final event marking October as National Library Month, the local Friends of the Library will be showing children’s Halloween movies at the library on Saturday, Oct. 31. The films start at 10:30 a.m. Children age 3 and under must be accompanied by parent or adult guardian. The Cloverleaf Class of the United Methodist Church will meet at 12 noon Thur­ sday, November 5, for a potluck dinner in ,the Community House at the church. Husbands and other guests are invited to attend. Please bring table service and a dish to pass. Cloverleaf officers will serve as hostesses at the event. The program will be travel slides shown by Mrs. Hilda Baas. Hobbies will be the topic of a Tuesday, November 3rd, meeting of the Nashville Garden Club. The event will be held at the Hidden Valley apartment complex in Hastings, and will be hotsed by Mrs. Eunice Rizor and Mrs. Beatrice Ellis. Mem­ bers are encouraged to bring examples of their hobbies for a “show and tell” program. Tea committee for the 2 p.m. By Susan Hinckley P gathering will be Mrs. Ruby Ball and Mrs. Jackie Austin. Two $50 certificates for shopping sprees * at Carl’s Market in Nashville are the top prizes in a fund-raising raffle now being conducted by parents of the Maple Valley Cooperative Nursery School. Also awarded in the December 5 drawing will be five $10 certificates to be spent at the Pop Shop in Nashville, tickets for the drawing are $1 each and are available at Mace Pharmacy and from Association members. The Builders Class of the Nashville United Methodist Church will meet at 8 p.m. Wednesday, October 28, at the home of Carl and Louise Bahs of Nashville. Vicki Smith of Charlotte 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 pounds in one week to earn the title. “How to Kill Com­ munication” is the title of a film to be shown at 7 p.m. Sunday, November 1, at the Nashville Baptist Church, as the fourth movie in an 8­ weeks marriage enrichment series. A Football Fest for senior high youtjis of the Nashville Baptist Church is scheduled for Saturday, October 31, between 1 and 5 p.m. The youths will meet at the church, and each will pay a $1 fee for the Community Center building in Putnam Park for refreshments and showing of the movie, “Football Fever.” A film of exciting major league baseball plays is scheduled to be shown at a Men’s Breakfast gathering at the Nashville Baptist Church on - Saturday, November 7. Time of the event is 8 a.m. Nashville merchants are planning a “Spook-tacular” Halloween all day Saturday, October 31. Store owners and employees will be in costume for the event. Check the centerfold ad in this week’s News for additional details. Norman and Nyla Stanton of rural Dowling recently returned from a 2-weeks trip through the South and into Florida, where they called on several relatives. Sightseeing was enjoyed in the Carolinas, Georgia, Kentucky and Tennessee. At Winston-Salem, North Carolina, the Stantons visited Old Salem, the original part of the city established in the 18th century by members of the Moravian Church. Also at Winston-Salem, Mr. and Mrs. Stanton toured the Reynolds Tabacco plant where about 2,000 persons are employed. Ap­ proximately 13,000 residents of W-S work in tobacco plants in the city. The Stantons were impressed by Reynolds’ new international headquarters building, which features a completely mirrored exterior. Other highlights of the trip included visits to Sea World and the Kennedy Space Center in Florida, and a boat ride of the Suwannee River at the Stephen Foster Memorial near White Springs, Fla. Mr. and Mrs. Clarence Reid of Nakhville were Saturday dinner guests of Arden and Sue Reid, local, in honor of the latter’s bir­ thday. Sunday dinner guests at the Clarence Reid home were Mr. and Mrs. Vernon Reid, Greg and Michelle, of rural Vermontville; Jerry Reid; Vaughn Reid, Dianne Stephens, and sons Dave and Rick, all of Nashville. Mrs. Helen Huwe of rural Nashville was a Sunday guest at the home of her brother and his wife, Mr. and Mrs. Harley Kinne of Grand Ledge, in honor of Harley’s birthday. Mr. and Mrs. Fred Ackett of Nashville attended ser­ vices at Greshem Methodist Church Sunday then called on her daughters and families: Florence and Herbert Hillard and Audrey and Clare Steward, all of rural Charlotte. A Sunday afternoon family gathering at Nashville’s Community Center in Putnam Park honored the 80th birthday of Mrs. Ona (Hummel) Hinckley of Nashville. Fifty persons were present for the potluck dinner event. Those at­ tending were: Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth “Ted” Mix; Mr. and Mrs. Donald Hinckley; Mrs. Petie Latta; Mr. and Mrs. Ray Hinckley; Mr. and Mrs. Russell Mix; Michael Appelman and family; Mr. and Mrs. Wayne Gould and children; and Mr. and Mrs. James Hummel and family, ’ AREA CHURCH SCHEDULES UNITED METHODIST CHURCH North State, Nashville Worship. 9:45 a.m. Sunday School ..11 a.m. Youth Fellowship Sunday........... 6 p.m. Bible Study Thur.. 8 p.m. REV. LEONARD PUTNAM TRINITY GOSPEL CHURCH VERMONTVILLE BIBLE CHURCH 250 N. Main, Vermontville Sunday School ..10a.m. Morning Worship 11 O.m. Evening Service .. 7 p.m. Wednesday: • Prayer Meeting 7:30 p.m. PASTOR PAUL L. BOGER 219 Washington St., Nashville CHURCH OF THE NAZARENE Sunday School. 9:45 a.m. Sunday: A.M. Worshipl 1:00 a.m. Sunday School .. 10 a.m. Sunday: A’M. Worship .. 11 a.m. P.M. Worship. 6:00 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 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 NASHVILLE BAPTIST CHURCH PASTOR STEVEN L. REID 304 Phillips St., Nashville ST. CYRIL CATHOLIC CHURCH 203 N. State, Nashville P.M. Worship ... 7 p.m. Wednesday Evening 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 Sunday Mass .9:30 a.m. Holy Day Masses celebrated at 7:00 p.m. the evening before REV. ROBERT CONSANI all of Nashville; Mr. and Mrs. Robert Hanford and family ; Mr. and Mrs. Ernest Appelman and daughter; Mr. and Mrs. Roger Mix and daughter; Mrs. Donna La Dere and sons; and Rex Christie, all of Hastings-; Mr. and Mrs. Joel Hummel of Kalamo; Mr. and Mrs. Farrell Babcock of East Grand Rapids; Mr. and Mrs. Marvin Hummel and family of Grand Ledge; Mrs. Mary Rose and sons of Lansing; Mr. and Mrs. Michael Martich of Battle Creek; Mrs. Jessie Hummel and friend, Mrs. Wilda (Mar­ tens) Buist, both of Charlotte. Fred Ackett, Nashville’s own naturalist, has been busy with his seasonal search for unusual and colorful autumn leaves. In last 'week’s gleaning, he found a good example of extremes in sizes of maple leaves. From a Norway maple in his backyard, Fred found a large yellow leaf with a 10-inch span. Shed from a nearby hard maple, and added to Fred’s collection, was a miniature golden leaf measuring only one-half inch from tip to tip. 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DAVE SCHREUDER ASSEMBLY OF GOD CHURCH 803 Reed St., Nashvillle 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 �The Maple Valley News, Nashville, Tuesday, October 27, 1981 —Page 3 From our readers... Nashville Council adopts purchasing policy By Susan Hinckley w J Ki! *Sfr *C« Procedures for purchasing v w or u services or new used ,, equipment by the village of Nashville were established Thursday by the village council. Acting on a recom­ mendation of the council’s finance committee, the board adopted a resolution which set a $250 cap on the amount a department head may spend without higher approval, The standing committee each for department may authorize purchases up to $500; any purchase over that amount must be brought to the council for approval. The resolution also provides for the department head to compile a list of specifications for each proposed purchase, and decrees that the council, at its’ discretion, shall decide the manner ofletting bids for purchase of services or equipment. This allows letting of bids by publication; by con­ tacting individual dealers for a particular service or equipment; or any other method chosen by the CT S! $! *? A> Vi j*> A V Au * i*‘ii: *k^*<L** »**$ ^5?-? *<L* <! ***« « *^u *^ hb AAT> _T * c * Nashville News continued •ktd 11Suto 'Wist kt hi® WESWn iUftiwirtb cwtwi 'hn^tth ’hnnFffli i Mota DUHUUI' tecftlUIO11I mnvE» KHIU Gt 1EQ8 bug *PHOO Ml ■■« i k ia niy 1 1 *F itepM cowan MW M Indi1 *MW Nil IfflSH SI1M *> ” l*4«» council at that time. Trustee Calvin Rizor opposed the resolution due to ' the clause allowing for direct solicitation of bids. “When we .start choosing whom we ask to bid, it gets a little sticky,” said Rizor. He added that he felt it would be proper to seek estimated costs on a particular item or service, but wanted to guard against the possibility of getting verbal bids. “I don’t want department heads to lead anyone into believing they’re getting bids (when asking for estimated costs),” noted Rizor. Thursday’s resolution is the first uniform written policy adopted by the village to cover purchases by all departments. In other plicy matters Thursday, the council ap­ proved a revised Conditions of Employment for the Nashville Police Dept. The only major change invovled implementation of a vacation schedule based on employment anniversary date rather than fiscal year. “This takes away any guessing game, any | Department was called out Sunday evening to ex­ tinguish a fire in a utility pole at the corner of M-79 and Devine Road, three , miles west of Nashville. Rev. Robert Taylor of the Nashville Assembly of God invites everyone to attend a 7 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 1, showing _ of the film, “Whitcomb’s War”, at his church. The movie is the story of a young pastor in a small town, as he and the church grow despite at­ tempts by three youths to hinder the growth. “Come prepared to laugh at the comedy as the plot unfolds,” says Rev. Taylor. The movie has won two Christian Oscars. (More details elsewhere in this issue of the News.) Congratulations to Mr. and Mrs. Brian (Belinda) Elliston of Nashville on the birth of a daughter, October 15. The 916 lb. arrival has been named Jacinda Irene and is welcomed home by a brother, Ryan, 2. Paternal grandparents are John and Marge Hartwell of Ver­ montville. Grandparents on the maternal side are Mrs. Marlene Soderquist- of Kalamazoo and John Har­ wood of Vermontville. The baby also has two great grandmothers: Mrs. Abby Mann of Vermontville and Mrs. Sadie Slumkoski of Kalamazoo. Maple Valley youngsters enjoyed a holiday from school last Thursday af­ ternoon and all day Friday, to allow for parent-teacher conferences. For all your Insurance Needs See the... ALL-TOGETHER TEAM misinterpretation by any consultant with village individual,” Sgt. Gene engineers Williams & Works Koetje, acting police chief, of Grand Rapids, that Nash­ told the council. ville has received approval Incorporated into the new from the U.S. En­ police policy is a grievance vironmental Protection procedure adopted by the Agency for a $8,025 federal village in 1979 to cover all grant for design engineering village employees. . to rehabilitate portions of the In other business Thur­ old municipal sewer system. sday, the council: Nashville currently is un­ — Set 6:45 p.m. Thursday, dergoing a $4.8 million sewer November 5, for a public expansion project, more hearing at the Community than 80 percent funded by Center on a proposed federal and state grants. amendment to Nashville’s Rehabilitation of the old 1976 zoning ordinance, lines will be based on a 1977 relative to definition and sewer system evaluation by requirements of mobile William & Works, which homes. included smoke testing to — Heard a report from identify problem areas in the Bruce Kuffer, regional village. *1^ * ■# ju *^' l*» i*»F Stan Trumble Mary Trumble I*t I*f HI utj Teresa Jones Norma Viele Auto-Owners Insurance LifeHomeCarBusiness 178 S. Main St., Vermontville Phone517-726-0634 should continue to do so but realize that a large portion of that spending was into the coffers of local government. Our village, township, and school moneys are being depleted as this curb on federal and state spending continues. We wanted big government out of our af­ fairs but now we have to take the responsibility for our actions and begin to take control and responsibility of our local affairs. This would include supporting our village, township, and school with money to operate. I urge your support for the November 3 millage proposal to continue our school at a .reasonable funding level. Robert Dormer, Vermontville Area Girl Scouts plan ‘Alice in Wonderland’ carnival The Girl Scouts “Alice in Wonderland” theme car­ nival ticket sales will begin on October 26. Girl Scouts will be selling tickets for 50 cents each or 3 for $1.00, which are for the door prizes: such as two of pig from Russ and Vicki Masten, a 6x12 carpet from Brown’s and over 100 gift certificates and merchandise articles. The following merchants; Hastings City Bank, Ironside Gordon Ins., Local Finance, P & H Service, Strickland Insurance, Vitale’s Pizza, Welton’s Inc., Hause Realty, Leonard-Osgood and Wren Funeral Home, Farmers Feed, Schondelmayer’s Ins., Leary Automotive, Hastings Manufacturing Co., Credit Bureau, Culligan Water Cond., Progressive Oil, Viking Inc., Summit Steel, Rena’s Restaurant, Patten Monument, Poll Realty, FlexFab, United Farm Realty, Town and Country Lumber, Century 21, Girrbach Funeral Home, Riverview Grocery, Haynes Plumbing, Hauser Veterinarian Clinic, Big John’s of Woodland, Sandy’s Electric and Plumbing of Margaret’s Woodland, Beauty Salon of Nashville, Pioneer Store of Nashville, Sonset Photo of Nashville, Kent of Nashville and the Music Center of Hastings made possible the purchase of items such as; AM-FM Safety hints for Halloween — 0^ TO THE EDITOR: Once again our community goes to the polls to make a decision on a millage proposal. A proposal called transportation but a decision which reaches beyond the buses and bus garage right on into the classroom for its money to continue. The board has demonstrated its reluctance to put the children on the side roads walking out to bus stops. The board realizes that the reduction of one stop only amounts to pennies saved but that is what the current money crunch has reduced our community to being concerned about. We as a community have begun to pull on the reins of government spending and The following tips for a safe Halloween have been supplied by Maple Valley Teachers,MEA-NEA: —Wear white or light colors. —Trick or treat with friends. —Have an adult nearby. —Have your parents look at treats before you eat anything. —Carry a flashlight. —Do not take candy from strangers. —Look both ways before crossing streets. —Don’t walk between parked cars. —Trick or treat in early evening. —Wear make-up or greasepaint instead of vision-obstructing masks. —Trick or treat only at homes with outside lights on. Phone 945-9554 For ACTION-ADS Sanyo portable stereo radio cassette - recorder player, two 12 inch Sanyo black and white portable T.V.s and a Regency Weather Monitor. Remember the “Alice in Wonderland Carnival ” will take place Nov. 14 at the Community Building at the Hastings Fairgrounds from 11a.m. to 4 p.m. It will be a a fun-filled day with games and a craft table for the young and old. Lunch and food will be available from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. also. Be sure to read the stories of Alice, as the game booths are being named and played around these stories. There will also be dancing, storytelling and a Magic Show. Those coming in - costumes of the Alice in Wonderland theme will receive five free game tickets. Come have some fun with Girl Scouts. 21 a 2* 2 * The Australian 3 Minute Miracle A PHYTOCEMIC/BOTANICAL deep penetrating hair reconstructor, tn Because of the intense effect of the sun and weather on hair in Australia a remarkable phytogenic/botanical reconstructor was developed. It is a marriage of the finest ingredients Mother Nature has to offer and the best ingredients developed by Modem Science. It is so effective you can immediately feel it work and see the improvements, it imparts manageability, luster and compatability in just 3 minutes. 1n ; a । n n Nancy’s Beauty Shop 157 S. 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Mlchlpn ■ Elton RipMs, Michipn ■ Olmt, Michipn 35 �The Maple Valley News, Nashville, Tuesday, October 27, 1981 — Page 4 Memories of the pas By Susan Hinckley Pranks plagued early Halloweens (Author’s note: A peren­ nially favorite Memories account has been the story of Nashville’s early Halloween activities, first published in October 1979. We hope that those who may have missed that first report 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 behind several hilarious and other not-so-merry memories. Local householders and shopkeepers alike were the butt of seasonal mischief before modern-day trick-ortreating became an accepted community practice. Before the turn of the century and well into the 20th, Halloween seldom was child-oriented. Instead, a good deal of near-adult energy was expended in an attempt to shock the sleeping citizenry who would awake to scenes of deviltry wrought in the night. “The usual amount of havoc was wreaked upon the town and Halloween and Main Street was a shambles Tuesday morning,” reported the Nashville News in 1899. “A hay baler belonging to a Maple Grove 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 a top a pile of lumber up at the Lentz Table fac­ tory.” “Village officers arrested five young men in the course of the evening but released them to the custody of their parents at midnight,” ad­ vised the news. And not all young adults in the community were in­ volved in such Halloween mischief. Instead, many of attended gala them celebrations staged at private homes in the village. “One of the most colorful Halloween parties this year was given at the home of Carl Lentz,” noted the News in 1906. “All the boys went home wishing that Halloween would come many times during the year.” Unfortunately, that wish was shared by few local merchants. Except for the occasions when cold or rainy weather curtailed the usual number of pranks, Halloween was not a time for the business community to rejoice. 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 year, 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. (Pnoto loaned, courtesy Leah Walrath Patridge) We don't have a famous name.. so we HAVE to do a better job. Soft is only PART... of our story. •ABILITY •KNOWLEDGE •EXPERIENCE Water a er CERTIFIED DEALER HASTINGS WW WA MiTl ■E *■RHl American Water Works Asso/c--ia--t-i-o--n---M- E- MBE'R-- CONDITIONING Problem Water Specialists (616) 945-3949 629 S. Michigan Ave. Hastings, Mi. Nashville's Main Street was a shambles the morning after Halloween in this early 1920 sphoto. 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 Ho). Adjacent is the 1912 brick "Women's Rest" which now serves as Nashville's village hall. Sidewalk debris includes a windmill and "everything on wheels." In intersection is outhouse traditionally dragged downtown each Halloween from Phil Penfold's blacksmith shop on South Main. (Photo loaned, courtesy Pearl Penfold Staup) October 31, 1908, was a perfect example of what Nashville merchants had come to dread. Everything on wheels in town had been brought to Main Street and placed on the sidewalks during the night. “The" water wagon oc­ cupied a prominent place in front of the drug store,” observed the News in reporting the disaster. The street scraper, a hay baling outfit, harvesters, plows, drags, sleighs, wagons, drays, buggies, pushcarts, wheelbarrows, and everything else you could think of except a hearse were lined up on the walks, and pedistrians had to take to the middle of the streets.” However, the young folks had perpetrated on good joke on themselves, which did not escape notice ~by the local press. “They went out to Asa Bivens’ hay yard and pulled his hay press down to Caley’s Backsmith shop (on South *SMtraeien.et), ” noted the News. “Itmust have taken a crowd of them and a lot of hard work, for the outfit weighs several tons and the road is heavy over which they had to haul it. “The funny part of it all was that the press had met with an accident and Bivens had expected to bring it down Monday morning to have it fixed, and the kids saved him the trouble by bringing it down for him.” Cleanup of Halloween debris always cost the village a considerable amount of money, recalls Kenneth “Ted” Mix of Nash­ ville, whose father worked for Seth I. Zemer, a local hardware merchant whose store (resent-day Steak House) was a favorite target of pranksters. “Lloyd McClelland and Jake Traxler would usually fetch their teams and wagons in, and it would take two or three men all forenoon and most of af­ ternoon to clean up the mess,” recalls Mix. Luckily, not all Halloween pranks were so severe. “We used to go out and tip over a few barrels that neighbors had under their eaves to collect rain water for washing, but that was about all we did” remembers a present-day senior citizen, who grew up in - Nashville and remembers 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 thpse 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.” 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 com­ munity-sponsored event. “The Nashville Chamber Commerce is financing and arranging a Witches’ Night party for the youngsters in Riverside Park,” announced the News. “There will be contests, games and refresh­ ments.” At the height of the Depression in 1933, the local community again attempted to brighten the Halloween season for area youngsters. This time the celebration was church-sponsored, setting a local precedent. “The senior senior and and intermediate E.L.C.E. of the Evangelical Church held a Halloween Festival in the Ralph Wetherbee Sales rooms on Main Street Saturday night,” reported the News in 1933. “This being the first of its kind in Nashville, 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: Wetherbee Sales was an. early auto agency located in what now is the Baby Bliss factory, com­ monly 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 trick-ortreat racket from door to door. “Enough soap to do the v entire town’s laundry next Monday was rubbed on store windows and the soaping took the.form of the unusual inanities and ob­ scenities scrawled by adolescents after dark.” Perhaps a few things had Changed since Halloween 1899. HAPPY BIRTHDAY... Grandma John, Susie, Donna, Steven, Harley, Sherry, Mary, Timmy, Jason, Ashley, Angie, Leslie, Randy, Anita, Jimmy, Emilie, Becky and Lee. NASHVILLE RESIDENTS • PUBLIC HEARING • There will be a Public Hearing on ... THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 5,1981 ... at 6:45 p.m. at.the Community Center in Nashville. Purpose: Amendment to Nashville Zoning Ordinance. Section 307 - Definition of mobile home. SUSAN M. CORKWELL, CLERK �The Maple Valley News. Nashville, Tuesday, October 27, 1981 — Page 5 Sewer work progresses on Lentz St. ROAD jj CLOSED^ w x 5^ w SPECIAL SCHOOL ELECTION NOTICE OF SPECIAL ELECTION OF THE ELECTORS OF MAPLE VALLEY SCHOOLS EATON AND BARRY COUNTIES, MICHIGAN TO BE HELD NOVEMBERS, 1981 TO THE ELECTORS OF THE SCHOOL DISTRICT: Please Take Notice that a special election of the electors of Maple Valley Schools, Eaton and Barry Counties, Michigan, will be held in the school district, on Tuesday, Novembers, 1981. 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 BUS TRANSPORTATION <*<» 2^55S'’* **“>< i*L1T "fc^jfcSfcii Motorists in the Maple Valley community ' are growing accustomed to “muddy road” detours as work progresses on Nash­ ville’s $4.8 million municipal sewer expansion project. Last week, Dunigan Bros., Jackson-based contractor on lift stations and collection lines, were busy along Lentz Street and at the intersection of Lentz and Reed. Partial and total blocking of Reed Street, a normally busy route to Carl’s Market, Maple Valley High School and Vermontville, has created a heavy traffic load on unpaved East Washington Street and Curtis Road (for drivers who go east via 'S Wltwij/ itiiiliiitl^l 1 BARRY COUNTY EXTENSION SERVICE CALENDAR of EVENTS a® Am itotatfa i »■ nil Mi « ■rtieSmaM tear <s i tanged ta az: mtWiite ■wk okjttts if i Bl JBtaHl H10 the £E as ji 'isataulE i'H jf pi At »Wl W< is *a nctetaki ta. P it ait w'i k Aid ftltak!1*1^11 ba *"“'*’* BE Lm iffiufi * ft* ft,i,ii October 27 - Farm Credit Conference, 9:30 a.m. - 3 p.m., Kellogg Center, MSU, East Lansing. October 28 - Fair Superintendents Meeting, 8 p.m., Com­ munity Building, Hastings. October 28-29 - Partnership Tax School for Tax Prac­ titioners, 8:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m., Kellogg Center, MSU, East Lansing. . i November 3-4 - Entomology Workshop, begin 10 a.m., end 4 p.m., Room 331 Union Building, MSU, East Lansing. November 5 - 4-H Expansion and Review Committee meeting, 7:30 p.m., Extension offfice, Hastings. November 6-7 - Horse Judging Roundup, Kellogg Center Livestock Pavilion, MSU, East Lansing. November 6 - MAEH Christmas Bazaar, 9 a.m. - 7 p.m., Community Building, Hastings. November 7 - Dawson - Good Club Calf Sale, 1 p.m., Fred Good Farm, Route 2, Charlotte. November 12 - Michigan Poultry Business Management Workshop, 9 a.m., 107 Kellogg Center, MSU, East Lansing. November 11-12 - Michigan Pesticide Fall Conference, Hilton Inn, Lansing. November 16 - DHIA Committee meeting, location un­ determined. November 16 - 4-H Dairy Developmental Committee meeting, 8 p.m., Extension office, Hastings. November 22-24 - On-Farm Computer Use Conference and Trade Show, Stewart Center, Purdue University, West Lafayette, IN. Sherman Street). Paved streets torn up in the project will be resur­ faced, as weather permits, as part of the largely grantfunded sewer expansion, which includes a new treatment facility on Brumm Road, west of Nashville. 4-H photography program planned A program for anyone interested in photography has been planned for Thursday, October 29, from 7-9 p.m. at Kardel Hall, in the 4-H Building on the fairgrounds in Charlotte. The program is being sponsored by the Eaton County Cooperative Ex­ tension Service. Mr. Jack Worthington of Grand Ledge and a member of the State 4­ H Staff, will present the program. The Michigan 4-H Traveling Photo Exhibit will also be on display. According to Nancy Diuble Thelen, Eaton County 4-H Youth Agent, topics to be covered include: ‘What Is A Camera and Picture”, “What Makes A Good Photo”, “Mounting”, “Developing” and there will also be time for questions': For more information on the program or 4-H, contact Thelen at the Eaton County Cooperative Extension Service, phone 543-2310 or 645-2351. IMPORTANT NOTICE Due to increased attendance St. Cyril Catholic Church - NASHVILLE- Shall the limitation on the amount of taxes which may be assessed against all property in Maple Valley Schools, Eaton and Barry Counties, Michi­ gan, be increased by 1.4 mills ($1.40 on each $1,000.00) on state equalized valuation for the year 1981, for the purpose of providing additional funds for operating purposes to be used to pay the cost of bus transportation? THE VOTING PLACES ARE AS FOLLOWS: PRECINCT NO. 1 Voting Place: Kellogg Elementary Gym, in the Village of Nash­ ville, 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 town­ ship 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 September 11, 1981, 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 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 .9213 M Act 33 1951 Spec. Assessment 14 mills, 1981 1.31 mills, 1981 Robert Cole_________________________ Treasurer, Eaton County, Michigan I, Elsie B. Furrow, Treasurer of Barry County, Michigan, hereby certify that, as of September 11, 1981, 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: None None .75 mill, 1981-1985, inclusive By the School District: 14 mills, 1981 1.31 mills, 1981 None None 1 mill, 1981-1985, inclusive Elsie B. Furrow_____________________ ... will add a Saturday Evening Mass jg$ j$ r a beginning... Saturday, November 7th , at 6:30 P.M. / Treasurer, Barry County, Michigan This Notice is given by order of the Board of Education of Maple Valley Schools, Eaton and Barry Counties, Michigan. Elam L Rockwell____________________ Secretary, Board of Education �The Maple Valley News, Nashville, Tuesday, October 27. 1981 — Page 6 Lions f continued from front vocational and recreational tools which have been redesigned for use by the visually handicapped. Most of the items made use of sound or touch. Among those Hamilton showed as easily used by a sightless person were a thermometer, compass, watch, needle, President Norman Stanton presided over the business meeting. Visiting dignitaries included Past District Governor Jan Casper and wife, Doris, right of Stanton. dustpan, kitchen knife, carpenter’s level, playing cards, bingo cards, dominoes, checkers, dice, and writing guides. In addition, he displayed one 2-chapter volume of a Braille Bible. The full set, Hamilton said, would take six feet of shelf space. He also showed the audience a 1981 NFL football schedule printed in Braille. Other items in the display included compact, folding white canes Special Offer visually handicapped. In other business at Monday’s meeting, Lions President Norman Stanton introduced Past director Governor Jan Casper of Clarksville, .who then per­ formed the induction ceremony to accept into the local club three new members: Orvin Moore, Mike Meade, and Blair Hawblitz. Casper’s wife, Doris, pinned the wives of the new members with Ladies’ Auxiliary emblems. Casper later told the group about his rewarding year as Lions District Governor. Also addressing the nsS-E organizaiton Monday evening was Deputy District Art Bateman, left, received a 10-year membership Governor Bill Moore of award from Jan Casper, Past District Governor. Otsego. He was ac­ companied by his wife, Lions Karl Pufpaff and Bob conducted recently by the Lions. Joseph. Flora. At the conclusion of George Vogt, who with Bob Local Lion Art Bateman recewived a 10-year Monday’s 'meeting, the name Joseph and Don Skedgell membership award from of Mike Trumbull of Ver­ comprised the committee of Casper. On the lighter side, montville was drawn as Lions in charge of the raffle, Lion Douglas Vogt winner of a 12-gauge announced that the fundengineered the awarding of Remmington shotgun, the raiser had netted $400 for the humorous degrees upon prize in an activity raffle club. CHARTER ACCOUNT maximum interest checking NO MINIMUM BALANCE REQUIREMENT Free during our charter year ending .*8/31/82 No balance worries ... No extra account rela­ tionships required. No service charges. MAXIMUM INTEREST Maximum rate • Maximum yield. MAXIMUM CONVENIENCE Withdraw your funds anytime without penalty Always open Teller machines. Free monthly statement with cancelled checks. Deputy District Lions Governor Bill Moore addressed the local group; he displayed new Lions auto plates. FREE PRINTED CHECKS If you have another bank’s checks left over, bring them in and we will replace them with free printed SNB checks ... up to 200. ’After this date the minimum will be only $388. ’’NOW account deposits may be withdrawn at anytime, except when written notice of intent is authorized per federal regulations. OPEN A CHARTER ACCOUNT NO W 11 SNB OFFICES TO SERVE YOU ym Aecwiify buck! .......MEMBER. FDIC $ onh°nd for Monday's Lions meeting at St. Cyril Parish Hall �The Maple Valley News, Nashville, Tuesday, October 27, 1981 — Page 7 Energy conservation is topic at Vermontville Chamber meeting Vermontville news By Esther Shepard The Vermontville Chamber of Commerce held their October 13 all- membership meeting at the Sugar Hut Cafe. A potluck carry-in dinner with beef and A weekly report from - ERNEST NASH State Representative 127,000,000 BUDGET CUT - Last week, House and Senate Appropriations Committee members approved Governor Milliken’s request for a $270 million budget cut to avoid a budget deficit for this fiscal year. The biggest in state history, the cut will be felt most by social services, where $151 million will be slashed from the Department of Social Services, including a 6 percent reduction in welfare grants for ADC and general assistance recipients. I voted for the cut, however, I believe the cut was not large enough. I contend that with our declining economy and falling revenues there will be another Executive Order cut in early 1982. MINDPOWER CONFERENCE - On November 3, hun­ dreds of educators, legislators, business, labor, and hightechnology experts will meet in East Lansing to discuss development of high-tech, bio-engineering, computer research, robotics and other industrial innovations as a means of expanding Michigan’s economic and jobs potential. COMMERCIAL REDEVELOPMENT DISTRICTS Public Act 255 of 1978 provides a tax abatement incentive for the rehabilitation and development of commercial facilities in areas characterized by obsolescence and a decline in commercial activity. The Department of Commerce, overseer of the program, reports that in the past two years, 68 Communities have used the program to improve their commercial centers and downtown areas for a total private investment of $304 million. ECONOMIC RECOVERY PACKAGE - Governor Milliken submitted his economic recovery package to the Legislature last Thursday,.and dramatic reform of current worker’s disability compensation programs will be the centerpiece of the recovery plan. Other elements in the legislative package are changes in foreign banking laws, the creation of a $100 million Economic Development Fund, and the removal of worker’s and unemployment compensation insurance from the Single Business Tax taxable base. I strongly support this package. WORKER INJURY RATE DROPS - The Michigan Department of Labor credits heightened safety awareness of employers and employees and the efforts of Michigan’s job safety program for the lowest worker injury rate since 1976. The Dept, of Labor study found that more than 44 percent of the state’s 64,809 compensable injuries during 1980 were sprains and muscle strains. Nearly 20 percent of all injuries were caused by overexertion from lifting, and the partofthe body most often injured was the back. CASINO VOTE - Detroit voters go -to the polls on November 3 for a referendum on gambling casinos for Detroit hotels. If passed, casino gambling would be legalized in the City of Detroit only, and then only at certain locations, proponents claim that legalized gambling would create 35,000 jobs, $2 billion in construction, and $50-$60 million in new tax revenues. Opponents, which include the Baptist Pastors Council for Detroit are opposed. Mayor Young, another casino advocate, doesn’t think the voters will ap­ prove of the idea. noodles, furnished by the Sugar Hut, was enjoyed by a An 18 cent com­ very good representation of memorative stamp'honoring the people of Vermontville. Frederic Remington, The usual -business American painter, meeting was conducted by illustrator and sculptor, was President Pat O’Dell with issued October 9 at the the Treasurer’s Books being Cowboy Hall of Fame, officially presented to Ione Oklahoma City. The stamp Richards. Lawrence Frith, chair­ will feature Remington’s bronze sculpture entitled man, Stan Trumble and “Coming Through the Rye”. Hildred Peabody were Remington was one of the selected as the nominating most prolific of all western committee for the up-coming artists and had completed slate of officers. more than 2,700 paintings Randy Mock of Bio Comp and drawings. from Portage, Michigan talked about ways and means of conserving energy. A very lively question and answer period followed. Solar energy seemed to be The" Eaton County Clown the most prevalent method Club will hold a Mime clown of conserving energy. workshop, November 14, Mr. Mock said that there from 1-5 p.m. at Kardel Hall would be an “Energy Show” on the Charlotte fairgrounds. at the Maple Hill Mall in Registration is $3.00 a Kalamgzoo October 29, 30 person, and $5.00 a family. and 31. There will be 40 Pre-registration before commercial, 36 educational November 7, and the price is exhibits, plus a fashion show $2.50 a person and $4.00 a to demonstrate how to dress family. to conserve body heat Classes will be on Mime, energy. This is sponsored by ,Juggling, Magic, Skits, the County Co-op Extension Balloon Artistry, Make-Up, Service, Human Services The Clown as a Teacher, The Commission of Kalamazoo Clown in Church, Making County. This is the time of props. v year that all of us are conSend registration to Eaton cerned with the proper use of available energy. Mime clown workshop set County Cooperative Ex­ tension Service, 126 N. Bostwick, Charlotte, Mi 48813-1497, Attn. Clown Workshop. 4-H fair office new hours set The Eaton County 4-H Fair Office, located on the Charlotte fairgrounds, has announced new office hours effective immediately. According to Fair Manager, Henry Clark, “the 4-H Fair Office will be open from 9 a.m. to noon Monday through Friday. A telephone recording device will be used during non-office hours.” The-rental of the grounds and all buildings, except for the 4-H Building, will still be handled by the Fair office (phone 543-4510). The rental of the 4-H Building (Kardel Hall and the Auditorium) will be handled by the Eaton County 4-H Council, through the Eaton County Cooperative Extension Service, 126 N. Bostwick, Charlotte. Phone 543-2310 or 645-2351, between 8 a.m. - 5 p.m. Monday through Friday. A Professional Styling for the Whole Family. Irene’s Beauty Shop SCULPTURED NAILS, manicures and pedicures available. Reasonable rates. Ph. Bobbie 852-0940, Nash­ ville. (11-10) 204 W. Main ain St., Nashville Phone e 852-9107 852 fMICE paARMSC HOURS: 9 A.M. - 5:30 P.M. Monday thru 207 MAIN STREET, NASHVILLE HANKSCRAFT One Gallon Capacity Perfect for bedroom. HARKS CRAFT Model $C99 No. 5592 Model 5592 Triaminic-12 Oral Now! Dec ongest ant/Ant ihistamme lempo’oniv relieves nasot congestion stuffy nose itchy and watery eyes sneering and running nose 10 9 Tablets ets SUCRETS I tor Children Sucrets ozenqees SJ49 Every Friday & Triaminic 4 oz.Expectorant Q Chloraseptic Spray 6 or. Saturday Night — NASHVILLE — MONDAY NIGHT is LADIES’ NIGHT!! Special: SIZZLE STEAK... 2 FOR THE PRICE OF 1. $219 $209 eo-Synephnne Novahistine Elixir V2% or 1% Drops or Wh or 1/a% Spray your choice f OR CODS 4 or. MMffVfR gS179 Bl Sudafed Triaminic 4 oz. Syrup ^or 24 30 mg. Tablets 49> McDonald’s Woodview Tavern 852-0845 Hot Steam Vaporizer FOR LISTENING ENTERTAINMENT . 8 pm -12 midnight Saturday Win the Colds War St. Joseph |ispinrin ST. JAMES Vermontville United Methodist Women will sponsor a bazaar and bake sale at Pat’s Sugar Hut Cafe Friday , and Saturday, November 6 and 7, starting at 9:45 a.m. each day. A 4- Action - Ads *WJOSEPH JUSTIN T Visitors Sunday at Alta, Merle and Fred Swift were Ard and Margaruite Swift of Elkhart, Ind. and Irene Ellis, Mr. and Mrs. Paul Marshall and children, all from Decatur, Ind. and their sister and brother-in-law, Joe and Grace Marcotte of Hager Rd. Mrs. Doris Lexen of Nashville Hwy. is coming home from the HayeS-G HayeS-GreenBeach Hospital today by Ambulance. Cecil Valdick came from Pennock Saturday morning. Neil Balko’s mother, Mrs. Howard (Esther Schultz) Balko, 61, of Wellman Rd., Nashville, died Friday. The funeral will be Tuesday^ October 27 at 2 p.m. in Northville. Mrs. Dixie Chapman and two children have moved to S. Main. On the death of her husband, she came to be near her brother and sister­ in-law, L.D. and June Burger of Vermontville Hwy. November 3 is an im­ portant date to remember, for it is the day to vote for millage for transportation. You can get your absentee ballots from the high school, mine goes in today. I feel that it is not safe for the children on the highway. SJ4 g$|98 Contac Severe Cold Formula 10 Capsules I igiio E [roBRuryjl I SEVERE Contac ll apsules {T CONTAC AC 10 S S|69 $]49 Robitussin DM Novahistine DMX or Robitussin CF fORCOUOtS mth (OHCfSTW 4 or. $]89 $2$9 !M 4 or. Syrup | pl OM 4 oz. Syrup Sf79 �The Maple Valley New*. Nashville, Tuesday, October 27, 1981 — Page 8 Ships ahoy... Columbus Day, October 12, prompted a project for students in the 8th grade History class of Mrs. Liz Vander Molen at Maple Valley Jr.-Sr. High School. Studying explorers of the world, the youngsters were given the option of preparing a written report or building a model of an early ship. Several chose the latter. The result- of their han­ diwork is now on display at the school in a showcase exhibited labeled, “Ships Ahoy, Time Sails On.” The ships were crafted from a variety of materials: wood, styrofoam, cardboard and soap. One of the most unusual was designed by Renee Sears who used a wooden shoe for the hull, ringing the craft with Lifesaver buoys and filling the cargo hold Columbus Day took on special meaning for students who opted to craft exploring ships over submitting a written report. Among those building the craft with wood, styrofoam and cardboard were, from left: Dale Greer, Phillip Morse, Jim Bryan and Jim Fuller. Here, the boys exhibit their handiwork. and recooperation at home. A special thank you to Rev. Puttnam and my husband. May God bless you all. Betty J. Blakely Sunday, November 1. It is the story of David Whit­ comb, pastor, man of God, and fighter, who sees victory when everyone else senses defeat. “Whitcomb’s War” is his story, and the story of how a small church, under his leadership, turned around an entire town. You’ll laugh! You’ll cry and applaude as A film that ministers to the whole community, “Whit­ comb’s War” shows that for Christians, the victory, in­ deed, is ours! Pastor Robert Taylor of the Assembly of God invites everyone to attend this showing. The church is located at 803 Reed Street in Nashville. EATON COUNTY FARM AND HOME CALENDAR Thursday, Oct. 29 - 7-9 p.m. 4-H Photography Program, Kardel Hall, Fairgrounds. Friday, Oct. 30 - 9 a.m. - 3 p.m. Eaton Extension Homemakers’ Bazaar, Lawrence Ave. Methodist Church, Charlotte. Friday, Oct. 30 - 9:30-2:30 Horseback Riding for Han-' dicappers, Meadowview School, Packard Hwy., Charlotte. Saturday, Oct. 31-9 p.m. Benefit Dance for the Waddell Family, 4-H Building, Charlotte Fairgrounds. Monday, Nov. 2-7 p.m. 4-H Advisory Council, Cooperative Extension Office, 126 N. Bostwick, Charlotte. Thursday, Nov. 5-7-9 p.m. 4-H Macrame Workshop, 4-H Building Auditorium, Charlotte Fairgrounds. Thursday, Nov. 5 -7:30 p.m. “New Member Tea”, sponsored by Extension Study Groups, Cooperative Extension Office, 126 N. Bostwick, Charlotte. Thursday, Nov. 5 - 7:30 p.m. 4-H Horse Bowl, Kardel Hall, Charlotte Fairgrounds. November 6-7 - Horse Judging Roundup, Kellogg Center Livestock Pavilion, MSU. Saturday, Nov. 7 - 10-12 noon, 4-H Shooting Sports Meet, Bellevue Conservation Club. Monday, Nov. 9-7 p.m. 4-H Small Animal Association An­ nual Meeting, Kardel Hall, Charlotte Fairgrounds. Tuesday, Nov. 10-1:30 - 3:30 p.m. or7:30 - 9:30 p.m. New4-H Leader Orientation, Cooperative Extension Office, 126 N. Bostwick, Charlotte. Thursday, Nov. 12-7:30 p.m. 4-H Horse Developmental Committee Meeting, Kardel Hall, Charlotte Fairgrounds. Saturday, November 14 -1-5 p.m. Eaton County 4-H Clown Club Workshop, 4-H Building, Charlotte Fairgrounds. “Cooperative C Extension Service ■programs are open to all without regard to race, color, national origin or sex.” H.C. PELFREY DIGGING — FREE ESTIMATES — Septic Installation Drywells and Drainfields Basements Dump Trucking Hook Ups Ph.(616)758-3703 2900 E. Cloverdale Rd. Hastings, Michigan / �The Maple Valley News, Nashville. Tuesday. October 27, 1981 — Page 9 Your Tax Dollars are NOT going to Better Education, but for higher salaries! Vote NO for the Following reasons— • Because employees already received a pay raise between *711%. • Because the state says we are not to run a school on a deficit budget. • Because we feel the money will not go for transpor­ tation but for operational purposes or in real plain English “more salary increases’’. • Because we have paid $742,000.00 for salaries and an additional $233,505.00 for fringe benefits. • Because of the approved Transportation money, as it is no child should have to walk. • Because, the average income in theMaple Valley School District is near $10,000.00. Because we must live within our means! Because the motion from the school board was to in­ crease the tax limiation by 1.4 mills for the year 1981 for operational purposes to be submitted to the vote of the electors at a special election. Then ... published a special election for bus transportation. • Because if we want better education for our children we must put education above the fear of teachers • and administration. • Because administration will be receiving $2,000.00 increase. • Because we have 122 fewer students, running fewer busses. • Because the school will receive $211,775.00 increase due to the factor on our taxes and the 1.3 mills. • Because our superintendent is all ready over paid at $40,000.00; plus an additional expenditure allotment of about $4,000.00; plus fringe benefits. • Because most townships will be adding an additional 12-15% increase on factors this year. • Because last year transportation cost $281,679.00, this year $347,837.00 was approved Oct. 12. (The above figures are from the proposed budget approved by the Maple Valley School Board. Available at the Superintendents office.) Alternative Suggestions for the Survival of the Maple Valley Schools • Put transportation back into the General Fund. • Freeze on all wages, effective now. • Nd teachers contracts. • No administration, maintenance, bus, or cook contracts. • Offer positions with a set salary, based upon the money we have. • Do not borrow money. • Offer teaching positions with a salary that we have the money for. • Teachers hire their own teachers aids from their own salary. • Close down Kellogg School and sell it. • Go to an alternate 2 day then 3 day week for kindergarten. • Use portables and empty class rooms at Maple Valley instead. • No noon busses. • Teachers and administration paid 1V4-2 times the average in come of the residents of Maple Valley School District. Supported by the Following: Vote NO! Nov. 3 Paid for by: Mr. & Mrs. Gene Wolcott, Mr. & Mrs. Jeff Frayer, Mr. and Mrs. Robert Brenton, Jack & Karla Pentecost, Barb lindsley, Joyce Henline, Mr. & Mrs. Charles Brand, 2146 North Ionia Rd., Vermontville, Michigan 49096. �The Maple Valley News, Nashville, Tuesday, October 27,1981 — PogglO DON'T MISS IT! CALLING ALL GOBLINS ... Our Halloween SPECIAL M for you ...$UE0 0 OFF 4 Kelley’s is having a SALE on HALLOWEEN COSTUMES All Perms |j Our 20% Off s BIG I NOW thru Oct. 31st "The Mirrors image" ..xpe miamha laiaae.. ection G=»ALL your PARTY NEEDS at. :. . Call for an appointment • Hair Stylist for Men, Women & Children 111 N. Main, Nashville 852-9192 Your "EVERYTHING" Store Phone 852-9747 HOURS: OPEN AT 9:00 A.M. — DOWNTOWN NASHVILLE - SAT., OCTOBER 31st PIONEER STORE BE GOOD TO THE KIDS! Give NATURAL treats this Halloween! • All Natural Vitamins ★ ’ ■» • • • Aloe Vera Gels & Lotions .N.Wa.tWu.rav.1l Soaps & Shampoos Natural Lip Moisttuirizer Unpetroleum Jelly Outdoor Skin Prottector Celestial Seasonings Tea Traditional Medicinal Teas Nuts & Dried Fruits Natural Candy & Snacks 119 Main St. Pre Winter • • • • • • • • • • Fine Antiques Unique Gift Items Stained Glass Handmade Quilts (Ig. & Sm.) Ceramic Wind Chimes Handmade Wooden Cradles Stuffed Animals & Puppets Cards Carved Clocks Oriental Vases PUMPKIN PI HWi TEAK HOUSE^ MRaiE StS iT NaAshUille RPhA 85N20T944^ | jN Main St. in Nashville Ph. 852-0944 | N Tues.-Sat. 10 to 5 SALE Fantastic Savings on Snowmobile Suits, Boots and Accessories BUY TOP QUALITYAT SAVINGS I > 15% OFF aucB"«ws 1 KODAK FILM SPECIAL 110-24 126-12 135-24 ... $1.99 $1.49 $2.09 OFFER EXPIRES NOV. 3rd 4P Wheeler Marine country! fyasi’ip NASHVILLE Create your own HALLOWEEN COSTUMES LCORNERS:: NEW FALL HOURS: 11a.m. to 5 p.m. Thurs., Fri., Sat & Sun. 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VMILALIEN “Pleasing you... our specialty! ” S207 S. Main, Nashville bCEfe ■ w9 E5xchange $1 0 Don’t be Spooked with these LOW Prices Phone 852-9598< NEW HOURS: Monday thru Thursday 9 cf.m. toS p.m. Friday 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. and Saturday 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. as low as W\ J FREE 3”x5” COLORED PICTURE ; ... of Yourself! fySonset Photographic Studio 852-0713 ASHVILLE HARDWARE j IN COSTUME 20% OFF 20% OFF . A A->Afe COME TO OUR STUDIO... special Kg Irw . t3H ‘ Come see our Beautiful FALL ARRANGEMENTS and register for our DOOR PRIZES! at Nashville Auto & Farm Supply Phone...852-9500 or 852-9501 �The Maple Valley News, Nashville, Tuesday, October 27, 1981 — P.qge 12 Sampler - James united NASHVILLE Don’t Be SPOOKED WITH High Interest Rates Houses Are SELLING!! WOLEVER'S REAL ESTATE realtor* 126 S. Main Street Nashville, Mich. Ph. (517) 852-1501 or (517) 726-0637 (evenings) Broker: Elsie E. Wolever Salesperson: Lloyd A. Wolever.. Evenings (517) 726-0637 Ray F. Hurshmon.. Evenings (517) 393-1843 11 CAKE or APPLE CIDER 89 L 39 DONUTS W Head LETTUCE Hol/y Form Family Pack — £ CHICKEN 39l b ALL WEEK LONG FOR HALLOWEEN! HOURS: Tour Friendly Spartan Store! SUPER MARKETS Sundays from 9 a.m. - 3 p.m. Inc.-------------------- 999 REED STREET in NASHVILLE CAPPON’S Quick Mart SPECIAL Homogenized MILK 69 GAL SATURDAY OCT. 31 Kristine Sue Sample and Timothy Alan James were united in marriage at the North Presbyterian Church in Lansing on October 3 with Rev. Dale Swihart Jr. of­ ficiating at the double ring ceremony. The bride is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Darwyn Sample of Vermontville. The groom is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Edward James of Lansing. Given in marriage by her father and mother, the bride wore a floor length gown of white chiffon over taffeta with a pleated front panel and a chapel length train. The gown had lace insets with pearls and a lace and pearl bodice with a rose inset. The veil was chapel length with lace insets that matched the gown and a lace t and pearl headpiece. The bride carried a white bible with white roses and blue forget-me-nots on streamers of white satin ribbon. Tim and Kris chose to include five symbols of love as a part ofvtheir ceremony. They were carried by several of the bridesmaids and the bride. The symbols, their meanings and who carried them are as follows: The bible, for faith, carried by the bride. The red rose, flower of love, carried by the maid of honor Lori Decker, friend of the bride. Rosemary, for loyalty, carried by Karol Spotts, sister of the bride. A rainbow wreath, for a bright future, carried by Karen Connor sister of the bride. The candle, for loves glow, carried by Kathie Shepard, sister of the bride. Other attendants were Denice Gardener, friend of the bride, Denise.Sell, cousin of the bride, and Jodi Riley, friend of the bride. They carried a cluster ofblue mini mums with blue satin streamers. Mandy Brechtelsbauer, cousin of CARD OF THANKS We wish to thank our friends, neighbors and relatives for their many acts of kindness shown us during our recent bereavement. Special thanks to the L.C.A. for the lunch, Betty Thrasher and Douglas Spalding for the beautiful organ music and singing, Rev. David Schreuder for his comforting words and to any others who helped in any way. We are truly grateful. the wedding were Mrs. the bride was flowergirl. The attendants wore blue Dorothy Slater and Mrs. gowns of quiana with lace Vera James, grandmothers bodices and a off the of the groom. Mr. add Mrs. shoulder ruffle with high Roy Sample, Mr.and Mrs. Donald Sell and Mr. and lace necklines. Thomas Smith, Bestman was Brian Mrs. grandparents of the bride BeVier friend of the groom. Groomsmen were Todd and great-grandmother of the bride, Mrs. Helen Braden, friend of the groom, Mark James, cousin of the Breshtelsbauer. A reception was held at the groom, Bob Schafer, friend Fire Fighters Hall in Lan­ of the groom, Douglas Connor, brother-in-law of the sing immediately following bride, Jerry Steffen, friend the cremony. Music was of the groom, and Tom played by the Sandcastle of Lansing. James, brother of the groom, Cake servers were Sue ringbearer was Jeremy Hetherington, nephew of the Riley, friend of the groom and Erma Sell, aunt of the bride. bride. Mr. and Mrs. Wm. CoutAfter a honeymoon trip to cher, aunt and uncle of the the upper peninsula, the | bride and Mr. and Mrs. Wm. VanSice aunt and uncle of couple will reside in Verthe groom, served as hosts ' montville. and hostesses. The groom’s parents Guest book attendants hosted a rehearsal dinner for Kris and Tim on Oct. 2 at the were Cathy and Cindy Sveden House in Lansing. VanSice. Bulletins were Kris was honored at three handed to the guests by Cara VanSice and Casey misc. showers hosted by Hetherington. Karol Spotts and Lori Decker. Karen Connor, Lois Soloist, Allegra Clark, Coutcher and Sheryl friend of the bride sang “The Carole Lords Prayer” and “Sunrise Brechtelsbauer. and Sunset” during the James, Penny James and ceremony. Special guest at Lauri Carpenter. Renk means results. The family of Mildr id Aldrich CARD OF THANKS We want to say Thank you to our many friends and relatives who came from far and near to be with us at our 60th Anniversary open house Sept 27. And for all the cards, flowers and ^ifts. Extra thanks go to our family for planning our “Special Day.” Thanks also to our Bismark Friends and neighbors for their generous gift. It was a beautiful and enjoyable day. Leonard and Irma Joppie CARD OF THANKS To the many friends and my family I want to thank, you all for the many kind­ nesses, comfort and help you have given during my long illness in the hospital and at home. ' God Bless Margaret L. Hecker - nwi 1980 Wisconsin Corn Growers Association Winner Class AA Non-irrigated: Rundell Brothers, Livingston, Wis. Renk RK66 182.97 Also outyielded the irrigated class. SEE YOUR RENK DEALER or... RENK SEED COMPANY 6800 Wilburn Road, Sun Prairie, Wl. 53590 PHONE (608) 837-7351 CITIZENS ELEVATOR 870 S. Main, Vermontville Phone 726-0514 Your Local Kernel Renk. �The Maple Valley News. Nashville. Tuesday. October 27.1981__Page 13 Bring your car to . . . Kent Standard Service Now open in Vermontville! With 'Every Purchase of Gas’ (Fromoct.27tooct.3i) You can Register for our BIG DRAWING! r FIRST Two Winners Will Receive­ Worth of .GAS ' Third and Fourth Winners will receive- Free Oil Change and Lube Job \ Fifth and Sixth winners will get Free Gallon of Anti Freeze A Where all headed to Kent Standard Service! New Owners— Jerry and Anne Kent Would like to Thank You for your patronage! Your 'Full Service Station' with Standard products— Kent Standard Service �The Maple Valley New* Nashville, Tuesday. October 27, 1981 — Page 14 Nashville Village Council Family Life Radio plans fund raising Family Life Radio, of Jackson, Michigan, will be airing their annual “Operation Thanks” fund raising drive November 3-7. The five-day, 82-hour event will originate from WUGN, Midland (99.7 FM), and will be simultaneously broadcast by sister stations WUNN, Mason (1110 AM), and WUFN, Albion (96.7 FM). Funds raised during Action - Ads A HIGHLY PROFITABLE and beautiful Jean and Sportswear shop of your own. $12,500 to $16,500 in­ cludes inventory, fixtures, in-shop training, one paid airfare to Apparel Center and more. Over 100 nationally known brands such as Levi, Lee, Chic, Calvin Klein, Jordach, Zena. Call Now! Pacesetter Fashions, Inc. 1-800-643-6305. SEPTIC TANK CLEANING: Approved by Michigan Department of Health. Call Menzo Howe. Charlotte. Phone 543-0173. (tfn) — MINUTES OF REGULAR MEETING — “Operation Thanks” will be used for 1981 operation of the non-com mercial network’s radio stations, and corporate headquarters in Jackson. This year’s goal is $912,000. Family Life Radio staff and volunteers are expected to handle over 7,000 telephone calls during the five-day event. Listeners wishing to make financial commitments will be able to use the toll-free number: 800­ '292-9150. Nationally known broadcaster Mel Johnson of “Tips for Teens’’ Radio, will be participating in the ac­ tivities November 5-7. Family Life Radio broadcasts over 600 hours of Christian music and other programming from five radio stations located in Michigan and Arizona. The network plans to expand its outreach to stations around the country. Anyone with questions about Family Life Radio or “Operation Thanks” should call 517-782-8205 in Jackson during normal business hours. > Ph. 517-543-6996 M 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 iSsSfe.- 726-0088 WE'VE GOT THE ABILITY, THE EXPERIENCE AND THE EQUIPMENT TO SERVE YOU BEST I 6459 ALLEGAN RD; Michigan Bell ................... 70.43 Consumers Power (office). 66.81 Consumers Power (street lights) ............. 958.40 Hastings Comm. Printers . 65.13 Foote Ues, Foote & Lloyd 2,926.50 Cadillac Overall Supply..... 5.65 Hometown Lumber Yard.. 28.61 Nashville Hardware......... 83.34 Maple Volley Concrete .. 145.25 J.C. Penney..................... 320.73 Barry Co. Treasure Treasurer......... 14.00 Charlotte Shopping Guide .4.60 Carl's Markets. Inc. 6.68 The Hecker Agency (Special Multi-Peril Policy)... 6,966.96 The Hecker Agency (Workmen's Comp.) ,7,714.00 Blue Cross/Blue Shield of Michigan ................. 419.42 American Bankers Life .. 120.00 Mace Pharmacy .............. 5.61 Michigan Bell ........ 56.60 Consumers Power.. 64.06 Nashville Hardware 64.85 Mace Pharmacy..... ..9.75 Snow & Son Locksmiths ..... 5.62 Kent Oil Company...... 201.50 Nashville Auto 8 Farm 208.16 Galesburg Lawn Equip . 40.39 Maple Valley Implement2,789.50 Purity Cylinder Gases ..... 38.25 Chempace.’...................... 165.98 Halsey Plumbing Serving Charlotte, Vermontville, Nashville - all ofEaton County 10% Discount on Labor for Senior Citizens GENERAL GARAGE ANO EQUIPMENT 'New *CReomnsotdrueclitniogn«Service •Sewer and Drain Work LARRY HALSEY Licensed Master Plumber The regular meeting of the Nashville Village Council held October 8, 1981 was called to order by President Harold Christiansen at 7:30 p.m. at the Community Center in Nashville. Present were Rizor, Fueri, Frith, Babcock, Tobias and Hughes. Minutes of a special meeting held September 21, 1981 and the last regular meeting were read and approved. Sgt. Gene Koetje gave the police report for the Month of September. John Hughes, chairman of the D.P.W. gave the Department of Public Works report for the Month of September 1981. 1982 fiscal year insurance policies were discussed. Motion by Hughes, supported by Fueri that the fol­ lowing bills be allowed and orders drawn on Treasurer for the same with the exception of the Maple Valley Implement bill. All ayes. Motion carried. VERMONTVILLE, MICHIGAN STATE LICENSE NO. 1612 POLICE DEPARTMENT Michigan Bel)...............34.86 Blue Cross/Blue Shield .. 206.72 American Bankers Life . 46.00 Fire Extinguisher Service .. 9.45 General Electric ............... 13.20 WATER AND SEWER Michigan Bell (water) < ... 20.20 Michigan Bell (sewer) . .. 28.50 Cons. Power (water) .. . 295.00 Cons. Power (sewer).. . 114.48 Nashville Hardware... ... 9.27 Nashville Co-Operative Elevator..................... 12.50 Municipal Supply......... 333.72 East Jordan Iron Works .. 950.00 Pleasant Ph. Ans. Serv..... 14.00 Big George's Party Store.. 31.20 U.S. Postmaster ............... 77.94 SEWER BOND INTEREST REDEMPTION Old Kent Bank & Trust .6,125.25 Farmers Home Adm. .. 8,321.23 FIRE DEPARTMENT Purity Cylinder Gases ... 117.00 STREET DEPARTMENT Steakhouse....................... 97.20 Chempace........................ 302.42 Sterling Salt................. 1,276.99 Rieth-Riley Const. Co...... 112.33 Nashville Hardware..... 15.29 Carl's Markets............... 11.09 Nashville Co-Operative Elevator ...................... 6.25 Rieth Riley Const. Co... 1,621.00 Motion by Fueri, supported by Hughes to pay the bill to Maple Valley Imp. for $2,789.50 out of equipment savings fund for repair.of the White Tractor. All ayes. Motion carried. Motion by Hughes, supported by Fueri to pay partial pay estimate no. 8 on Contract No. 1 Collection with Dunigan Brothers, amount earned $93,352.00, retained $2,914.93, amount due $96,266.93. Project 74% complete. All ayes. Motion carried. Motion by Hughes, supported by Tobias to' pay partial pay no. 7 on Contract No. 2 Lift Stations, to Dunigan Bros, project 85% complete for month of Sept. 1981 amount earned $10,651.00, retained, 806.88, amount due $11,457.88. All ayes. Motion carried. Motion by Hughes, supported by Rizor to pay partial payment est. no. 10, treatment, Normco Const, on Contract No. 3, project 72% complete for month of Sept. 1981. Amount earned $126,816.82, retained $6,340.84, amount due $120,475.98. All ayes. Motion carried. Motion by Hughes, supported by Rizor, to make partial payment request no. 14 to E.P.A., D.N.R. and Fm. H. A. for $188,945.00 for services rendered for the month of September, 1981. Project total 72% complete. All ayes. Motion carried. Motion by Hughes, supported by Fueri to pay Williams & Works Engineering for services rendered through July, 1981 as follows: Project No. 85676 - Collection ............... $12,982.45 Project No. B5BT7 - Treatment................... 7,370.34 Project No. 85829 - Operation & Maintenance 585.59 Total ...$20,938.38 All ayes, motion carried; Motion by Hughes, supported by Rizor to adopt a change order no.. 2 on Contract No. 1 for the sum of $3,900 increase in contract price. All ayes. Motion carried. Motion by Hughes, supported by Rizor, to adopt change order no. 2 on Contract No. 3 as follows: No. 1 - Gas Furnace..................... ........... $351.75 No. 2 - Heating, Unit at Garage................. 1,540.35 No. 3 - Fire Extinguisher................................... 420.72 No. 4 - Electrical.............................................. 1,460.93 No. 5 - Instrumentation & Controls................. 91.35 *ii ** •* • u Total ...$3,865.10 All ayes. Motion carried. Motion by Hughes, supported by Tobias to accept E.P.A. additional offer of grant on Step 2 for the Sewer Rehabilitation for engineering fees totaling $8,025.00. All ayes. Motion carried. Motion by Hughes, supported by Tobias that because of Thanksgiving and Christmas Holidays in November and December falling on regular council meeting dates, November and December meetings will be the 1 st and 3rd Thursday, November 5 & 19 and December3 & 17. All ayes. Motion carried. The Village Council would like to thank the National Campers and Hikers for planting trees in Nashville during the last week in September and also the Monday Night Special for entertaining them on Satur­ day evening. Requested that a thank you be sent to both. Motion by Tobias, supported by Hughes to adopt the attached Junk Yard and Junk Vehicle Ordinance No. 10-8-81, to be published 10-13-81 and to become effec­ tive 11-3-81. Yes, Babcock, Rizor, Tobias and Hughes. No, Fueri and Frith. Motion carried. Motion by Babcock, supported by Rizor to send out bid request on a 1982 Police Car. Yes, Frith, Babcodk, Tobias, Hughes, Rizor! No, Fueri. Motion carried. Motion by Rizor, supported by Hughes to pay the Quarterly payment to the Nashville Castleton, Maple Grove Fire Board of $1,900.00. All ayes. Motion carried. Motion by Rizor, supported by Fueri to pay the quar­ terly payment to the Lakeview Cemetery Board of $350.00. All ayes. Motion carried. Motion by Rizor, supported by Tobias to adjourn. Meeting adjourned at 10:09 p.m. Harold Christiansen, President Date: October 22, 1981 MINUTES OF PUBLIC HEARING ON JUNK YARD AND VEHICLE ORDINANCE — HELD OCTOBER 8,1981 — A public hearing on a Junk Yard and Junk Vehicle Ordinance held October 8, 1981 was called to order by President Harold Christiansen at 7:00 p.m. at the Com­ munity Center in Nashville. All present. The ordinance was read by the Clerk. Discussion. 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MairfSt., Vermontville - Ph. 726-0569 �s The Maple Valley News, Nashville, Tuesday, October 27, 1981 — Page 15 M.V. Varsity falls to Portland <^>s !<!&X &>Xs S S ' ’^ Maple Valley lost a tough game to Portland last Friday 7-6. The first halfwas a tough defensive battle with neither team able to cross the goal line. Although Maple Valley moved the ball well on the ground, two fumbles, halted Lion drives toward the Portland goal line. Early in the third quarter Maple Valley put together a 76 yard drive which ended with Tom Brooke blasting off tackle for the 3 yard touch­ down. The crucial extra point failed when a defensive end crashed into quar­ terback Mike Kelly before he coifid throw to wide open Tony Dunkelburger in the end zone. The Lions continued to play tough aggressive defense, but Portland scored on a 38 yard pass early in the fourth quarter. When the kick was good it supplied Portland with their one point margin of victory. Tom Brooke led all rushers with 85 yards while Tony Dunkelburger caught 3 pases for 59 yards including a 30 yarder to set up Maple Valley’s touchdown. John Villanueva had a brilliant defensive game with 10 tackles and two assists. Tony Dunkelburger added 7 tackles and 4 assists for Maple Valley. The Lions play at Central Montcalm next Friday where a win would give the Lions second place in the leagues final standings. Game time is 7:00 p.m. V ■■••-... ■■••- ■■" ■ ■ "’ill ■■ J.V.’s tromp Portland 18-6 £ ;"*■ s■SSjssS Sm* '»"A »"A‘ »A MW ZS^w •^tontasjWi »tacryk So WrtdbjlobnaSfin ntiHu WMwhite tel® telWM iwn iraw mow•g-tJIJJlW^^ *^llln W4fli»<’«|i‘l,t* e-*^w e-w The Maple Valley junior varsity football team travelled to Portland ear­ ning a hard fought 18 to 6 victory. The game started With Portland marching the entire length of the field for an eighty yard scoring drive. Included in their drive was a fourth down fake punt and several pass completions off the old swing gate for­ mations which totally sur­ prises Maple Valley. Maple Valley fired up and stopped the extra point. Portland led 6 to 0 in the game before Maple Valley even touched the ball. On the first play from scrimmage, Gary Reid scored on a 60 yard sweep play, with Chris Barton and Marty Martin throwing key blocks. The extra point run was short by about 6 inches, making the score 6 to 6 after the first quarter. Portland was halted by penalties on the next drive and fumbled on a third drive. The second Maple Valley touchdown was scored on a four yard dive play by Marty Martin. The extra point pass play was incomplete when it bounced off the receiver’s face mask. Portland had one more drive in the 1st half but Dale Montague intercepted a pass on Maple Valley’s one yard line to stop the drive with 25 seconds to go before half-time. The half-time score was Maple Valley 12 and Portland 6. In the second half, Maple Valley’s defense completely dominated. Playing out­ standing defense were Dale Montague, Chris Barton, Ron Hull, Marty Martin, Robert Browne, John Clements, Billy Grinage, Steve Joppie, oppie, Dale Resseguie, and Robbie Franks. In the game, John Clements and Pat Resseguie Recovered fumbles. Marty Martin and Dale Montague intercepted passes. Maple Valley’s offense was led by Scott Everett. The offense did not make one turnover. The Maple Valley offense rushed for 189 yards and passed for 15 yards. The left side of the offensive line had an outstanding blocking game. On the offensive line were Kurt Hartenburg, Rob Barrette, Julius Maurer, Dale Montague, Robbie Franks, Jess Bahs and Todd McMillon. The leading rusher for Maple Valley was Gary Reid with 114 yards, with only 12 carries. Other rushers were Marty Martin, 25 yards with 7 carries; Chris Barton, 29 yards with 9 carries; and Scott Everett, 14 with 3 carries. Also carrying the ball were Robert Browne, 11 yards; John Clements, 6 yards; Ron Hull, 8 yards; and Kurt. Hartenburg, 2 yards. •The third Maple Valley touchdown was scored in the fourth quarter on a seven yard quarterback bootleg by Marty Martin. The strongest Maple Valley unit was the kickoff tearn. Leaders on that team were Terry Hall, Dean Stewart, Jess Bahs, Ted Hall and others. The junior varsity record is now 6 wins and 0 losses. They play Central Montcalm at home this Thursday. The game time is 5:30 p.m. and come out and support this football team. Vermontville 4th and 5th grade football results Saturday, Vermontville’s 4th and 5th grade football team battled Nashville to a 0­ 0 tie. Vermontville finished the season with 5 wins, 0 losses, and 1 tie to claim 1st place in their league. The defense ended the year by not allowing a single point. The defense, led by Greg Flower and Mat Forell with 11 and 9 tackles respectively stopped Nash­ ville repeatedly never letting them mount a scoring threat. Other defenders registering tackles were Eric Bignail-, Shawn Carpenter, Dennis Kellogg, Ryan Cole, Mark Goodrich, Ryan Warner, Greg Trine, Trine, Andy Trowbridge, Mike Barnaart, Shaun Grinage, Randy Heinze, Trevor Collier, Jeff Schroder, Trevor Pike, Cevin Cornich, Kirk An- drews, Greg Olmstead, Scott Furlong and Kevin Stewart making it an entire team effort defensively. Eric Bignail and Randy Heinze recovered fumbles and Matt Forell intercepted pass. On offense, quarterback, Matt Forell gained 58 yards rushing and threw 2 passes for 31 yards. Fullback Greg Flower gained 16 yards and caught one pass for 26 yards. Halfback, Scott Furlong had 6 yards rushing. Halfback, Trevor Collier caught one pass for 5 yards and half­ back, Kevin Stewart carried the ball for ho gain. After the game, team members and their families were treated to a party by the coaches and their wives. Movies of this years games were shown to cap this championship season. Barney's Pit Stop 4^ ** — UNDER NEW MANAGEMENT — 107 E. Main, Nashville Sports Vermontville 7-8th grade results Vermontville 7th and 8th won the sixth game of the season. We play Nashville at home on Saturday, Oct. 24. The score was 30-0. Martin Smith had 3 tackles. Doug Dickinson had 4. Robert Myers had 5. Glenn Ewing and Scott Flower had 6. Scott Carpenter had 7. Doug Dickinson had two touch­ downs, an extra point. Doug also ran for 61 yards. T.R. Myers had 2 touchdowns, an extra points. T.R. also had a 32 yard gain and a fumble recovery. Scott Flower had a yard gain of 64 yards. Scott Carpenter had 5 yards on pass and 5 yards rushing and a fumble recovery, Glenn Ewing had an extra point,' a 5 yard gain on pass. Glenn also had a fumble recovery and 11 yard gain rushing. Tai Gearhart had 12 yards gained. Troy Collier had anf interception for a 8 yard gain. Michell Collier had 2 fumble recoveries and blocked a kick. Robbie Trowbridge helped by blocking 2 kicks. Robert Myers blocked a kick. Mark Martin had a fumble recovery. Other players were Dan Snowden, Darin Sargent, Jamie Grinage, Scott Villanueva, Chris Tyler, Matt Coleman and Sherman Reid. They ended the season winning six and losing three. Coaches were Steve Hewitt, Stan Carter, Wendell Hill and Bill Count. Sixth grade loses 50-8. Nashville 4th-5th grades tie Vermontville In the final game of the season, Saturday, Nashville fought Vermontville to a 0 to 0 tie. Nashville moved deep into Vermontville territory in the first half, but could not score. The defense dominated the game in the second half. The boys who played for Nashville this season were: Sean Bitgood, Bobby Wood, Scott Tobias, M.V. J.V. girls defeated twice Maple Valley’s JV team lost to Carson City at home Tuesday evening by a score of 17 to 27. Jenny Filter led the Lion’s scoring with help from Tammy Corkins, Duska Morowski, Doreen Cook and Tracy Beachnau. . . On Thursday, the team traveled to Saranac coming back home on the short end of a 17 to 22 score. Doreen Cook came off the bench to lead the Lions in scoring with 6 points. Maple Valley held even with Saranac in field goals but equid score on only 3 of 12 free throw attempts. Ryan Hickey, Johnny Sprague, Jeff Purchis, Cleon Brown, Randy Bishop, Ricky McKee, Cody Matson, Tom Wood, Seth Sprinkle, Bobbie Loy, Stan King, Shawn Herman, Glen Sebastian, Shannon Redman, Troy Teneyck, Tim Bracy, Roy Tomas,: Jeff Kent, Terry Kellogg, Mickey Shilton, David Nickle. The team improved each week as they ended the season with a 2-2-2 record. Bill Brenton would like to thank the men who helped coach — Terry Kellogg, Dan Carrigan and John Bitgood. They would also like to thank Mr. Paul Swift for the use of his bus, which he lent to us to take out team to the away games. Basketball team loses two 4 The Lion girls basketball team lost two league games last week dropping a home game to Carson City 49-32 and losing at Saranac 6545. Both opponents are in pursuit of the league title. Carson City has lost two games while Saranac was beaten only once in league competition by Maple Valley. Neither team' gave the Lions much of a chance, scoring leads early in the first quarter. i Tuesday’s game against Carson City had Melanie Rogers and Colleen Hoffman as high scorers for Valley with 12 points each. At Saranac on Thursday, Valley made improvements fundamentally but were still unable, to win. The young Lions never let up, though and continued to pester the league leading Redskins. This week, the Lions host Lakeview on Tuesday and travel to . Vestaburg on Thursday. Coaching positions available Volunteer coaching positions at Maple Valley are available in varsity and junior varsity volleyball and seventh grade boys basketball. Contact Larry Lenz at Maple Valley High School if interested. Now OPEN “ Phone 852-9894 Matt Brown, Brian Bonney, Dale Dickinson and Tim Mulkins had 3-tackles each. Jeff Fisher had 4. Dan Laverty had 6. Matt Ewing had 7. Mark Myers, Gene Granger had 10 tackles each. Pat Dickinson had 14 tackles. Good going, Pat. Mark Myers had a gain of 96 yards. Good job, Mark. Dale Dickinson had a 46 yard gain. Brian Bonney had a 8 yard gain and 4 yards on a pass. Jeff Fisher had a gain of 4 yards on a pass and a fumble recovery. Derek Myall had a 2 yard gain. Other players were Lance Root, Lance Brumm, Rick Osborn and Eric Baker. Coaches were Dale Fisher and Dale Collier.' Nashville Fargo Service 106 S. Main St., Nashville “COUNTRY COMFORT” FRIDAY & SATURDAY ... 9 pm -1 am • BIG HALLOWEEN PARTY • |undern£w management Saturday, October 31st *25,00 FIRST PRIZE for Best Original Costume BEER - LIQUOR - WINE - FOOD HOURS: Monday thru Saturday 10 a.m. to 2 a.m. Sunday Noon to ? HAPPY HOUR... 3 to 6 P.M. Come meet Denny and Barney!I New Manager'... Bill Heath �*Th Maple Valley .*New Nashville. Tuesday. October 27, 1981 — Page 16 Obituaries Mrs. Mildred Aldrich VERMONTVILLE - Mrs. Mildred Aldrich, 90, died Tuesday, October 20, 1981 at the Barry County Medical Center in Hastings She was born August 4, 1891 in Woodland Township, the daughter of Adolphus and Catherine (Garinger) Fast. She married Wally Aldrich March 27, 1911, Mrs. Aldrich is. survived by two daughters, Maxine Wieand of Jackson and Mrs. Claude (Louise) Spalding of Almont, Michigan; two sons, Leonard Aldrich of Ver- montville and Robert Aldrich of Walled Lake; ten grandchildren; three step­ grandchildren ; thirteen great-grandchildren; three step-great-grandchildren; and thirty-six great-great­ grandchildren. Funeral services were held Thursday, October 22, at 1:00 p.m. from the Congregational Church in Vermontville. Rev. David Schreuder officiated. Burial was in Sunfield Cemetery. Arrangements were by the Mapes-Fisher Funeral Home of Sunfield. The Maple Valley Board of Education rejected the ef­ forts of 400 citizens m selecting a new member. Now is the time to REJECT the millage. Vote NO on Nov. 3. George Hubka Paid ad. 3 bedroom house for rent in Vermontville. Close to downtown call (517) 726-0257 (11-10) _______________ WANTED: Van passenger seat. Beige and-or brown, in good condition. Ph. 726-1114. < tfn)_______________ BOARDING DOGS & CATS: Carroll Wells, Phone 726­ 0129. (eow) Send a message to the Maple Valley Board of Education that 400 people will not be stomped on. Vote NO Nov. 3rd Millage request. George Hubka paid ad. What’s happening in school ? Parents, peers and pot (Editors Note: This is one of a series of articles, sup­ plied by Maple Valley Schools.) The strengthening of peerdominated values and behavior: Adolescent psychologists and psychiatrists stress the importance ofthe peer group to youngsters and parents. Vermontville woman is first base commander History was made at the Battle Creek ANG Base when Major Nancy Graf of Vermontville was appointed commander of the 110th Combat Support Squadron by Colonel LeRoy R. Crane, Base Commander. Graf is the first woman to become commander of an Air National Guard unit in Michigan. Graf is accustomed to being the first In 1971 she became the first woman in Michigan to become a full­ time Air Guard Technician. At that time she was ap­ pointed Chief of Information at Selfridge ANG Base near Mt. Clemens, MI. The former school teacher is a native of Columbiana, Alabama. She received her officer’s commission in Dec., 1967 and was assigned to Richard-Gebaur AFB, as Chief of Administration, and later was WAF (Women of the Air Force) Commander. Graf separated from the active duty Air Force in 1971, transferred to the Michigan Air National Guard, and then served at Selfridge ANG Base as Chief of Information and Wing Administrative Officer. In 1975 she moved to the Battle Creek ANG Base, where she has held the positions of Base Administration Officer and Management Procedures Officer. The new commander is also employed full time at the Base as the Base Ser­ vices Officer. Graf resides at 7737 Carlisle in Vermontville. EBI open house, Friday Old fashioned fiddling, Oct. 31 The fun sounds of oldfashioned fiddling will ring through the Community Building on the Barry County Fairgrounds, Saturday, October 31 when Subscribe to the HASTINGS BANNER Call 948-8051 the Original Michigan Fiddlers Association holds a jamboree. The music starts at 1 p.m., followed by a hard times dance at 7 p.m. The public is invited along with fiddlers and other acoustic instrument musicians. No -admission will be charged, but donations will be accepted to cover expenses. For more information, contact Les Raber at (616) 948-8302 E.B.I. Breakthru, Inc. will hold its annual open house, Friday, October 30, from 1 p.m. to 8 p.m. Originating in 1969, E.B.I. Breakthru, Inc. is a multi­ faceted rehabilitation facility for the physically, mentally, socially and economically handicapped adult from Eaton, Barry, Ionia and Kent: Counties. Located in Lake Odessa, with branches in Ionia, Barry and Eaton Counties, E.B.I. currently serves nearly 200 people. Sub­ contract and prime manufacturing is regularly performed on woodworking, inspecting, assembly, printing, collating, and packaging jobs. The following E.B.I. Facilities will be open with guided tours available: E.B.I. Main Plant, ■ 821 Fourth Avenue, Lake Odessa; E.B.I. East, M-50, Lapo Road, Lake Odessa; E.B.I.., Hastings, Nashville Road, Hastings; E.B.I. Belding, 8630 Story Road, Belding; E.B.I. Family Home, 807 Fourth Avenue, Lake Odessa. Vermontville Lions give away prize David Schefer of East Lansing was the winner in a drawing sponsored by the Vermontville Lions Club. Lion President Gene Fisher sold the winning ticket. The winner had a choice of a 12-guage shot gun or a compound bow with quiver sights, arrows and a practice target or the equivalent of $265 cash. Schefer chose the money. The winning name was drawn by Conservation Officer Bruce Snyder. Carl Thi in was chairperson of the drawing. Nashville VFW takes over loan closet & CANDY SUPPLIES NEW CANDY MOLDS for... HALLOWEEN and CHRISTMAS Anyone interested in having a CANDY PARTY, please call,.. 726-0652 NOW AVAILABLE... • Heath Toffee • Pecan • Lemon • Pepper­ mint & Cinnamon Crisp • Nestles Caramel The Loan Closet, which operated in the Nashville area for 30 yrs will be taken over by the Nashville V.F.W. In the past, representatives of local churches were in charge of loaning the sick room supplies. Due to a lack of space and storage problems, theU.F.W. agreed to continue this service for the community. Anyone having equipment please return to the U.F.W. If you need supplies in the future also contact the Nashville U.F.W. (No Cooking & Delicious) ALL MOLDS CHOCOLATE ....... *1.90 *2.20 lb. & up SPECIAL This Week Only... 5 LBS. COCOA, Dark or Light Chocolate. $1050 Sweet & How Good Shop — VERMONTVILLE — It's easy...turn those unwanted items into cash ... with an Action Ad — 945-9554 Adolescents sometimes can’t tell everything to their parents. They need secrets, they need distance, and they need a wider audience to try their ideas and attitudes on. In some ways, the peer group is in competition with the family, but the adolescent needs both. However, there are dangers in the peer-group situation. Adolescents are very vulnerable and the values of the group tend to be in­ fectious. If the group’s way of dealing with anger at their parents is to use drugs, commit vandalism, etc., it is difficult from an individual youngster to resist going along. Studies indicate that the number of peers who use drugs is the major influence on a youngster’s decision to use them. Also, a drug-using child tends to limit his or her friends to other users. It is only a short leap in the adolescent mind from perceiving that these friends smoke grass to believing that "everybody” smokes grass. Peer groups also tend to inspire loyalty. A child who reports a rule breaker or drug user is often considered a “fink” ora “narc” even by the “straight” kids. To the question, “Should children have the right to choose whether or not to use drugs?”: experts agree that your child should have no choice to make about using drugs. You as a parent make the choice for him. If you allow him to do anything he wants while you are sup­ porting him, giving him permission to ignore everything you believe in, you assume an attitude of no attitude, a position of no position. And your child ends up with no position too, because he has no one to challenge, no way he can firm up what he believes. Communication between parents and children should include friendly, open discussions about the prevalance of drugs, their effects, and the problems they cause. Talk facts, stay believable, really listen. One purpose is to give youngsters the ammunition — facts, emotional support — to resist peer pressure. Maple Valley Scheels LUNCH MENU Monday, Nov. 2 Hamburgers, Tater Rounds, Com, Applesauce, Cheese. Tuesday, Nov. 3 Burritos, Peas, Pears, Cookie. Wednesday, Nov. 4 Lasagna, Green Beans, Peaches, Peanut Butter Sandwich. Thursday. Nov. 5 Hot Ham ’n Cheese, Cora, Apple Crisp. Friday, Nov. 6 Pizza, Peas, Pears, Pickles. Nashville 6th grades win in Barry - Ionia ■ Eaton league Nashville, led by Jared Carrigan, with four touch­ downs, beat Vermontville 52 to 8 to win their sixth game in a row. Nashville’s scoring was done by several players. Touchdowns were scored by Jared Carrigan, Ray Wolcott, Brad McKee, Scot Lenz; extra points were scored by Danny Murphy, Brian Stall, Scot Lenz and Chris Thompson. The boys that‘played for the Nashville 6th grade team this year were: Scot Lenz, Christ Thompson, Brian Stall, Jared Carrigan, Bill Brenton, Richard Ward, Brad McKee, Eric Haeck, Danny Kellogg, Robbie Norton, Tony Wolfe, Ray Wolcott, Brock DeGroot, Danny Murphy, Randy Sears, Martin Shaneck, Richard Meade, Sherman Spidle, Eric Terpening, Pat Hagon and Craig Roberts, This team was coached well by Jeff Carpenter and Bill Brenton as they led them to a perfect 6-0 record. Go to seed for snacks Ever wondered how to will remain floating. Then make snacks from your dry the seeds and place the squash; sunflower, melon or hulls in the garden or flower pumpkin seeds? It’s easy, bed. After the seeds have dried, according to Eaton County Extension Home Economist, roast in a frying pan at low heat or toast in the oven at Ann Ross. Separate seeds from 325 degrees Fahrenheit. stringy fibers, wash First mix about 1 cup of' thoroughly dry before being seeds and 2 teaspoons of vegetable oil and salt to hulled. Heat 2-6 minutes, To hull seed in quantity, taste. first break them up with a stirring frequently. The hulled toasted seeds rolling pin, hammer or food chopper; then drop the seeds can be used in place of and hulls into a large con­ nutmeats in baked goods or tainer filled with water. Stir can be eaten as snacks. Note: the Lady Godiva vigorously to bring all kernels in contact with the pumpkin, developed by U.S. water and to break the Dept, of Agriculture, has surface tension. Kernels will naked seeds, or seeds hulls. sink to the botton - the shells WITHOUT �The Maple Valley News, Nashville, Tuesday, October 27, 1981 _ Page 17 Dormer appointed to M.V. Board; controversybrews Continued from front— appointed to the vacant board position. A group of residents who attended the meeting in supportof Hawkins are upset because the majority of the board “ignored” their petitions, said Tim Smith during a telephone interview Saturday. Smith presented approximately 400 signatures of persons who endorsed a Nashville Hawkins, resident, for the vacant board seat. “The impression that I got from some of the board members is that no matter who the petitions supported, they would go the way they wanted to go,” he said. “I’m not saying that their candidate (Dormer) is not a good person. The issue here i the board’s disregard for is public opinion,” Smith said. “It’s unfortunate that their wants and whims are more important to them than the public’s. “I would predict that there is a possibility that the board’s decision (appointment) could have bearing on the November 3rd vote (for transportation millage) because the board has not cooperated, the public may retaliate,” he said. Maple Valley Schools Superintendent Carroll Wolff and Board President Wayne Cogswell could not be reached for comment Monday. One woman in the audience last Thursday said MULLIKEN she thought■ the board selected Dormer because of his previous experience on the board. Smith noted that Hawkins has been an “active and concerned” citizen and has bbeen head of the PTO for the grade schools. Hawkins also worked for the passage of millage proposals including , 016 upcomng upcoming transportation issue, he said. In other business, Thur­ sday, the board approved a request from the Junior class advisors to hold the Junior-Senior prom at Harley Hotel of Lansing this coming May instead of holding the prom in the high' school gymnasium. A dinner will be included at the hotel along with the dance. Cogswell voted against the continued from front — than $3,000 annually. For senior citizens (over 65 proposal. The board also approved years old) there is a sliding recommendations of tran­ scale: Household Income, Per­ sportation supervisor Gerald Aldrich regarding a revised cent Not Refundable, Credit transportation program, in or Rebate respectively: $0 to the event the millage is $3,000, 0 percent, 100 percent defeated. to $1200 maximum; $3001 to Anyone desiring further $4000, 1 percent, 100 percent information regarding to $1200 maximum; $4001 to transportation should $5000, 2 percent, 100 percent contact Gerald Aldrich at the .to $1200 maximum; $5001 to bus garage, 852-9421. $6000, 3 percent, 100 percent (General revisions which to $1200 maximum; over would be implemented are $6000, 3.5 percent, 100 per­ listed elsewhere in this cent to $1200 maximum. issue.) 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, quadraplegic or totally disabled persons through the filing of the property tax credit claim. For non-sehior 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. GRAND LEDGE The Saving Place * POTTERV LLE VERMONTVILLE Windsor Hwy DIMONDALE Vermontville Hwy NASHVILLE □ । 1658 Lansing Road, Charlotte * 1658 Lansing Rd. Charlotte. 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Box A, Nashville, Michigan Phone 945-9554 (Hastings) The Maple Volley News — Vol. 110 - No. 22 — Tuesday, Novembers. 1981 Vermontville Lions plan to help residents increase maple trees Vermontville — famous for its syrup — prides itself on being known as the sweetest town around, but its image will be even sweeter after the Vermontville Lions reach their goal of helping to plant more sugar maple trees in their community. “Many of the maple trees are old in town and a lot are dying off,” says Lion Bill Mason. “Many of the trees have been cut down and never replaced. “The Vermontville Lions wanted to do something for the future of our community — and our annual (maple syrup) festival so we decided this would be a good project for our club,” said Mason. To make sure that Ver­ montville has plenty of Congregational Church to install minister The Rev. David W. Theological Seminary, New Schreuder will be installed Brunswick, New Jersey for as the 38th minister of the one year and at Princeton First Congregational Church Theological Seminary, in Vermontville during a Princeton, New Jersey for special service at 6 p.m. one summer. Sunday, November 8. Prior to entering the Rev. Schreuder was or­ ministry, he was employed dained into the ministry by three years .by the Board of the Reformed Church in Pensions of the Reformed America in June and began Church in America in New his tenure of service at the York City and another three Vermontville Church in July. years by the Kalamazoo He holds a Master of regional office of the Nor­ Divinity degree from thwestern Mutual Life In­ Western Theological surance Company of Seminary in Holland, Milwaukee. Michigan; a master of arts Rev/ Schreuder married degree in history from the former Jane Benedict in Western Michigan 1976 and they have a -2’£University in Kalamazoo; year-old daughter, Anne and a bachelor of science Janette. The first Congregational degree from Northwestern College in Orange City, Church of Vermontville is in direct descent from the Iowa. Rev. Schreuder also oldest Union Church in studied at New Brunswick American, which was founded in 1780 in Poultney, Vermont. The founders of the First -Congregational Church of Vermontvile came directly from that church in 1838. Guest Participants at the Nov. 8 service of installation include the Rev. David Fleming of Suttons Bay Congregational Church in Suttons Bay, Michigan; the Rev. Mark Kraai of Bethany Reformed Church- in Church Kalamazoo; the Rev. Molly Turner of Gresham and Vermontville United Methodist Churches; the First Congregational Church Choir, Mrs.. Jili Booher, director; Mrs. Norma Viele, organist; and Mrs. Jane Schreuder, soloist. A reception will be held in the Griswold room immediately following the worship service. Band Boosters approve vote for director The Maple Valley Band Boosters held their monthly meeting recently and the proposal to give the band director a vote along with all parents who have students in the band in grades 5-12 wasx discussed. The' proposal to amend the Constitution was passed. It was . also discussed to have the Constitution Nashville Merchants turn out for “Spooktacular fun’ Saturday If you were downtown on Saturday, I'm sure you probably didn't recognize the people in the stores but they were the same you see everyday, except they were dreSsed for Halloween. Photos on pages 10-11 changed to read the meeting of the Band Boosters are held, the second Tuesday of the month. This change was voted on last May, but the wording of the Constitution was not changed at that time. A report was given on the candy sale. Most of the candy was gone and almost all of the money turned in. There was a discussion on the purchasing of new in­ struments, new band jackets, or a tuner. It was decided that a tuner would be the best investment and that the entire band would benefit. The next Band Boosters meeting is Tuesday, Nov. 10 at 7 p.m. in the band room. Polls open until 8 p.m. to vote on transportation millage Voters in the Maple Valley School District have until 8 p.m. tonight (Tuesday, Nov. 3) to vote in the special school millage election for transportation. Voters are being asked to approve 1.4 mills for 1981 to provide additional funds for operating purposes of bus transportation. maple trees, the Ver­ montville Lions Club is underwriting a program to make trees available to residents of the village at a reasonalbe cost. Mason said the trees will be available for $15 for a one to four inch tree. Normally, he said, the cost to purchase a maple tree from a nursery would be about $110. Residents are limited to one tree per year through the Lions special program which they hope to continue an­ nually. The trees are to be planted between sidewalks and houses, he said. After the trees are planted, the Lions will fertilize them and supply wire to stake them down. Residents who want to take advantage of the offer and buy a tree through the Lions are asked to call Elon Baker, at 726-0257; or Bill Mason at 726-0286. They should be called as soon as possible so the tree planting program can get underway this week or next. The Lions will be spending about.$350 of their club funds for the tree program. In other Lions Club news, the Vermontville group recently was entertained by State Representative Ernie Nash. He-visited the Lions regular meeting to talk about upcoming times and trends in the state. There were also six guests from Potterville. On October 26, the Lions District Governor was on hand to swear in new members of the Vermontville Club. Vermontville girl to compete in national contest for Shorthorn Lassie Queen Cynthia Wetzel of Ver­ montville will be among the 15 young ladies who will be traveling to Louisville; Kentucy as their state’s Shorthorn Lassie Queen to vie for the national title. The North American In­ ternational Livestock Ex­ position in Louisville will be the site ofthe competition for the title, of National Shor­ thorn Lassie -Queen. The contest will be held in con­ junction with the annual meeting of .the National Shorthorn Lassies, women’s auxiliary of the American Shorthorn Association (ASA), a national beef cattle breed organization. Besides interviews and judging, the Lassie queen contestants will have a full schedule of meetings, ap­ pearances, .special lun­ cheons, entertainment and activities during the national Shorthorn events being held November 15-17. The new queen will be crowned at the ASA annual banquet on the evening of November 16. Activities during the event will- also center on the commemoration of the 25th anniversary of the National Shorthorn Lassies organization that was founded in 1956. Promoting Shorthorn cattle makes a busy schedule for any Lassie Queen as she presents awards, meets people, travels for personal appearances and assists with all types of publicity and communication ac­ tivities. She knows about Shorthorns, she knows about beef cattle and she knows about people. She is public relations, advertising and promotion all in one for the oldest recognized improved breed of beef, cattle in America. The Louisville activities will offer one more op­ portunity for these young ladies clad in.tartain plaid attire to enthusiastically promote the red, white and roan Shorthorn and Polled Shorthorn cattle they sup­ port. Cindy Wetzel of Vermontville, Michigan’s Shorthorn Lassie Queen, will vie for the national crown this month. Here, she is attired in her official tartan plaid outfit. (Maple Valley News photo by Elaine Gilbert) �The Maple Volley News, Nashville, Tuesday, November 3, 1981 — Page 2 Nashville News Cheryl Gavaldon and Cordell Kirby, both of Nash­ ville, were united in marriage October 24 at the home of her sister, Mrs. Thomas Goodman of Nash­ ville. Mr. and Mrs. Goodman served as attendants for the bridal couple. The bride is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Ahmo Jordan of Nashville. The groom is the son of Mrs. Carrie Sapp of Spencer, Tennessee, and the late Paul Kirby. Rev. Robert Taylor of the Nashville Assembly of God officiated at the double ring ceremony. Coffee and cake were served by the bride’s mother. The Troubador Ministries of Haslett are scheduled to be at the Nashville Assembly of God for an 11 a.m. Sunday service, November 8. The Troubadours are a musical team which has appeared with many major sacred and gospel music artists and evangelists. Their program, of contemporary and traditional Christian music spans the varied musical tastes and ages of their audiences. (More details elsewhere in this issue of the News). Rev. Robert Taylor cordially invites the public to attend this service at the Nashville Assembly of God, 803 Reed St The Cloverleaf Class of the United Methodist Church will meet at 12 noon Thur­ sday, November 5, for a potluck dinner in the Community House at the church. Husbands and other guests are invited to attend. Please bring table service and a dish to pass. Cloverleaf officers will serve as hostesses at the event The program will be travel slides shown by Mrs. Hilda Baas. A film of exciting major league baseball plays is scheduled to be shown at a Men’s Breakfast gathering at the Nashville Baptist Church on Saturday, November 7. Time of the event is 8 a.m. Hobbies will be the topic of a Tuesday, November 3, meeting of the Nashville Garden Club. The event will be held at the Hidden Valley Estates apartment complex in Hastings, and will be hosted by Mrs. Eunice Rizor and Mrs. Beatrice Ellis. Members are encouraged to bring examples of their hobbies for a “show and tell” program. Tea committee for the 2 p.m. gathering will be Mrs. Ruby B&ll and Mrs. Jackie Austin. Two $50 certificates for shopping sprees at Carl’s Market in Nashville are the top prizes in a fund-raising raffle now being conducted by parents of the Maple Valley Cooperative Nursery School. Also awarded in the December 5. drawing will be five $10 certificates to be spent at the Pop Shop in Nashville. Tickets for the drawing are $1 each and are available at Mace Pharmacy and from Association' members. Mrs. Melissa Showalter of Nashville was a weekend guest of her granddaughter We appreciate comment on these little letters. Any suggestions you may have will be gladly received. We think of these messages as part of our service. We try to make them as informa­ tive as possible. You will note’ an absence of sales talk or claims of superiority, These letters are purely for your informa­ tion. V 'Vcqt' FUNERAL DIRECTORS 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. a.m. p.m. p.m. PASTOR RANDY •’FED UNITED METHODIST CHURCH North State, Nashville Worship. 9:45 a.m. Sunday School ..11 a.m. Youth Fellowship Sunday........... 6 p.m. Bible Study Thur.. 8 p.m. REV. LEONARD PUTNAM Sunday School. 9:45 a.m Sunday: 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. p.m. PASTOR PAUL L. BOGER 301 Fuller St., Nashville REV. RICHARD WADSWORTH UNITED METHODIST CHURCH South Main, Vermontville Adult Sunday School .., 10:30 a.m. Church Service.. 11 a.m. Street, in the Buxton Block (the building commonly referred to as the old Stop and Shop grocery). More recently, the structure has housed Nashville Flowers & Jewelry, which is now Grandma’s Greenery . and located at the rear of building with access via a side entrance. The bakery occupies the front portion of the store, and is open from 6 to 6 daily, except Sunday. The Herold brothers also operate a bakery with submarine and pizza takeout facilities in Sunfield. Bakery goods are fresh daily and brought to Nashville about 5:30 a.m. each mor­ ning. The new store also features hot coffee to go. Mr. and Mrs. Lawrence Friddle of Lacey recently enjoyed eating at the Masonic Temple in Mulliken where dinners are staged the third Sunday of every month. The Friddles made a recent trip to Weidman for a week’s visit with relatives there. Guests last week at the Friddle home were her son and daughter-in-law, Mr. and Mrs. Robert Sexton of Mt. Pleasant. 'Mr-, and Mrs. Nate (La Duska) Sheldon of Nashville returned recently from a 3week trip' to Florida. Accompanying the Sheldons was her brother, Myron Higdon of Melbourne, who was returning home after a visit in Michigan. In Florida, the Sheldons called on her sister>and brother-in-law, Doris and Lynn Hazelton, at Palm Bay. All enjoyed dinner at Picadilly Cafeteria oh Merritt’s Island near Cocoa. Stormy weather during the Sheldon’s stay brought rough waters to the 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 limestone* Marl (Delivered and Spread) CRANEWORK • Drainage Ditches • Farm Ponds DARRELL HAMILTON PH 852-9691 Rt 3. NASHVILLE FOR PROFESSIONAL­ INSURANCE PLANNING ' Call... THE HECKER AGENCY 225 N. MAIN - NASHVILLE PHONE 852-9680 VERMONTVILLE VILLAGE COUNCIL MEETINGS 1st 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!! Reasonable (Fees!! (517) 852-9564 — NASHVILLE — Ask for Dan! I with each PERM she gives during the month of November. Karen Winegar Hours: 9 to 8 Tues. & Thurs.; 9 to 5 Wed. & Fri.,- 9 to 4 Sot. "The Mirrors image'' mhuoia luiaae., ^7/ \ a Call for on "X/, appointment Hair Stylist for Men, Women & Children 111 N. Main, Nashville 852-9192 — <* ------------- M--------------- W-------------- — FIRST CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH 110 S. Main, Vermontville REV. DAVE SCHREUDER PASTOR STEVEN L. REID PROFESSIONAL BUSINESS DIRECTORY FREE MANICURE 4043 Scott Rd. (M-79) NASHVILLE BAPTIST CHURCH Continued page 5 — Karen will give a ... PEACE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH OF BARRYVILLE REV. MOLLY TURNER Atlantic coast and along the Indian River. En route home, the Sheldons enjoyed beautiful autumn scenery in the mountainous areas of Tennessee. , Jim and Lori Sheldon and baby Nathan of Ludington were weekend visitors of his parents, the Nathan Sheldons of Nashville. Sunday, the family gathered at the home of Paula and Gary Kimble of Morrison Lake for a dinner to Darlene is happy to introduce... Church School. 9:45 a.m. Church Worship. 11 a.m. (Nursery Care Available) Fellowship Time After Worship. Sun. A.M. Worship .9:15 Sunday School..... 10:15 CHURCH OF THE NAZARENE Sunday School .. TO a.m. Sunday: A.M. .. Worshipl 1:00 a.m. .. a’m,,"Worship ...11 a.m. .. P.M. Worship. 6:00 p.m. P.M. Worship ... 7 p.m. Wednesday Bible Study & Wednesday Evening Prayer Meeting .. 7 p.m. Worship................ 7 p.m. REV. J. G. BOOMER and husband, Paiirand John long visitor of her grand­ Pearson of Okeiboe. Mi. r. r daughter, Mrs. Pat Merritt “Communicaffpn ffifelin^?§*Snd family of Marshall. Also is the title of film^to»» bp'-^'isitfng in Marshall was shown h at 7 p fatne. Sunday, S jjp\1rs. Norma Gibbons of November 8, at Nashville t Battle Creek, a daughter-inBaptist Churchjas the fifth.*law to Edna. movie in an 4*8^*eek§^ *8^*eek§^ Pete Tegel of Granite City, marriage enrichment series. Ill., who is currently The PFC Ladies stationed at the Great Lakes Missionary group of the Naval Base, Was a weekend Nashville Baptist Church visitor of his grandparents, will sponsor a progressive the Joseph Tegels of Nashsupper for women of the ville. church Tuesday evening, Wednesday callers on Mr. November 10. and Mrs. Fred Ackett of Life Action Singers will be Nashville were her at the Nashville Baptist children: Mr. and Mrs. Glare Church for an 11 a.m. Suri- Steward and Mr. and Mrs. day performance, November Herbert Hilliard, both of 8. rural Charlotte, and Mr. and Darcy Roush of Hastings Mrs. David Satterly of lost four and three-quarter Harson’s Island. pounds in one week to be Mr. and Mrs. Clarence named top weekly weight Reid of Nashville visited loss winner when God’s No Jean and Ernie Withey of Munch Bunch met Monday Kalamo last Thursday for their weigh-in at the evening to see Jassin and Nashville Baptist Church. Jursy Hamed of Germany. Pat Friddle of Woodland was Jassin was an exchange named top monthly weight student at Maple Valley two loss winner. She also has years ago, staying in Nash­reached her goal weight. ville with the Roger Claypool The United Methodist family. The Hameds stayed Women will meet at 7:30 a week with the Witheys. p.m. Wednesday, November Sunday dinner guests of 4, at the church. Mr. and Mrs. Clarence Reid Newly-elected officers for of Nashville were sori Jerry the 1982 United Methodist Reid, local, and his' Church year will attend a daughter, Samantha. planning retreat Saturday Mrs. Clarence Reid was in evening, November 7, at the Bellevue Tuesday to visit her home of Mr. and Mrs. parents, Vere and Olive Norman Stanton, on Case Robinson. Road, rural Dowling. The Jim Pierce, son of Mr. and evening of planning and Mrs. James' Mark Pierce of discussion will commence at Nashville, is making 6:30 p.m. with a potluck progress in his recovery supper. from injuries sustained in a The Internationals, a July 26 motorbike accident. group of eight young Last week, doctors removed Christians, will present a a halo neck brace which he musical program at 7 p.m. had worn since shortly after Wednesday, November 4, at the mishap. He now has a the Nashville Baptist less confining brace. For the Church. The public is cor­ past several weeks, Jimi has dially invited to attend this been able to come home inspirational service. (Details elsewhere in this weekends from Mary Free Bed Hospital in Grand issue.) Sunday callers on Mr. and Rapids, where he has been for . therapy Mrs. Vern Hawblitz of Nash­ confined ville were Dale and Ortha treatment. The address there is 235 Wealthy S.W., Bishop of Battle Creek. 49506. Jim’s room number is The 16-meqiber Charlotte Kitchen Band were in Nash­ 318. We are sure he would ville last Monday for a enjoy hearing from his many Nashville friends. • performance at] the local Mrs. .Verna- Frederick of Senior Citizens’ Nutrition Nashville, in honor of her Site. The visitor joined the birthday Tuesday, was the local seniors for lunch. guest of Mrs. Dorothy Mrs. Brenda Starkweather Vickers of Battle Creek for and Walter Yeadon of dinner at Bill Knapps Lansing were Sunday callers restaurant in that city. on her grandmother, Mrs. Two Sunfield brothers, Bertha Becker of Nashville. Ross and Wallace Herold, Mrs. Edna Gibbons of have opened the H. & H. Nashville was a recent week- Bakery on Nashville’s Main AREA CHURCH SCHEDULES TRINITY GOSPEL CHURCH 219 Washington St., Nashville By Susan Hinckley ASSEMBLY OF GOD CHURCH 803 Reed St., Nashville Sunday Mass. .9:30 a.m. Holy Day Masses celebrated at 7:00 p.m. the evening before Sunday School .. 10 a.m. Sunday:: A.M. Worship .. 11 a.m. Evening Worship .7 p .m. Wednesday Evening: Prayer Meeting .. 7p..m. REV. ROBERT CONSANI REV. ROBERT G. TAYLOR .. . MAPLEGROVE BIBLE CHURCH 8593 Cloverdale Road (Vt 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... Special Prayer for your needs �The Maple Valley News, Nashville, Tuesday, November 3. 1981 — Page 3 Gospel Troubadours come to Nashville The Gospel Troubadours are scheduled to be at the, Nashville Assembly of God at 11 a.m. Sunday, November 8. This musical team is a ministry of the mission organization, Troubadour Ministries. The “good news” of their living vibrant faith in Christ is expressed through the medium of music. They are an ex­ perienced group having appeared with many major sacred and gospel music artists and evangelists. Their program of con- temporary and traditional Christian music spans the varied musical tastes and ages of their audiences. The sincerity of their ministry has resulted in the sharing of the gospel with many people of, many cultures through church programs, auditorium concerts, youth functions, fairs and festivals, college concerts, service and civic clubs and on the mission Held. Troubadour Ministries have sponsored the Gospel Troubadours for many years in Spanish-speaking ministries to Latin America appearing in special crusades, churches, prisons, schools, radio and television. Troubadour Ministries, in addition to the Gospel Troubadours, supportt a ministry in Japan, a direct mail and literature ministry, a Hispanic outreach in Michigan, Daybreak (El Amanecer) which is a Lansing-based bilingual youth choir and evangelistic tours to Latin America. For more information contact Rev. Robert Taylor, 852-9819. Cub Scouts enjoy Halloween party; receive awards Ghosts, gobblins, cowboys, Indians, Ruble Cubes and all kinds of demons were present at Cub Scout Pack 3176 combined pack meeting and Halloween Party Oc­ tober 26 at the Nashville V.F.W. Hall. A short pack meeting was held first to make several announcements and pass out badges. Everyone was asked to have their money from popcorn sales turned in to Norine Armour by Oc­ tober 31. Prizes will be given to all boys selling at least one case of popcorn and a top salesman award will be given out at the pack meeting on November 23rd. Nancy Morgan became the new awards chairperson. She will be responsible for seeing that badges and advancement awards are obtained each month for the cubs. Mr. and Mrs. Craig Swanson volunteered to see that the coffee pot, kool-aide, cup and napkins are at each pack meeting. PACK 3176 IS IN NEED OF A CUD MASTER. Anyone who likes working closely with youirg boys, ages 8 to 10, please contact someone in the pack or call 852-0716 or 852-0939. Twenty-three boys earned badges this month. One of the boys, Raymond Erickson, who joined Cub Scouts late last spring, received his wolf badge, one gold arrow and seven silver arrows. He completed 81 of a possible 109 achievements to receive his arrow. Terry Kellogg also earned his wolf badge. Boys earning Bobcat badges were Kyle Martin, Darrin Neff, Weston Rooks, Garth Davison, Raymond Hood, Alvin Morgan, Lee Ossenheimer, Ryan Rosin, Craig Swanson, Dennis Symonds, Travis Norton, Kevin Burd, Trevor McManamey, Robert Erickson, Daniel Bolton, Billy Brauer, Matt Carpenter, Joshua Clifford, Tom Dunham, Shaun Grinnage and David Pasche. The Halloween party began after the badges had Joan and Homer WinegarM ASSOC. BROKER STANTON'S REAL ESTATE REALTOR VERMONTVILLE NASHVILLE 726-0181 852-1717 NEW LISTING: DAIRY FARM 118‘/2 acres, north of ver­ MONTVILLE - 4 bedroom home, born, tool house, silo, milk house, other buildings. Includes, 36 free stalls, bulk tank, pipeline milker, 33 Holstein cows. NEW LISTING: Vermontville, 4 bedroom home, 1 block from stores. Price: $18,500. evenings ... 726-0223 been presented by the boys’ den leaders. The bravest of the cubs ventured blind­ folded through a witch’s kitchen. Sticking fingers into various pots containing slimey and gooey items. The cubs and their families also played pin the nose on a pumpkin, bobbed for apples and raced to pop balloons by sitting on them. Prizes were given for the best costumes. The “most original” was Tim Bracy. Scott Tobias was “uniden­ tified”. The “funniest” was Dennis Symonds and Robert Dankenbring was the “cutest (girl)”. The whole pack wishes to thank Kathy Guernsey, Kathy Symond, Randy Betts and Arlene Hulbert for planning and organizing the games and prizes for the party. We would also like to thank the V.F.W. for allowing us to have our party at their hall. 4-H candy workshop set If you would like to learn how to make a variety of different kinds of candy, just in time for Christmas, be stipe to reserve Tuesday, December 1 on your calendar. This is the date for the 4-H Candy Workshop. Participants will make and take home a box of candy which will include solid swirl mints, -bon bons, a peanut butter cup and a painted sucker. The box will be complete with colorful paper cups or wrappings for the candy. Recipes will be available and all supplies will be provided. Reservations, along with the $3 charge, arte due in the Cooperative Extension Office, 126 N. Bostwick, by Wednesday, November 25. yourself to the everyday benefits of saving at EATON FEDERAL SAVINGS and LOAN When you save at Eaton Federal Savings and Loan, you get a substantial return in interest. You get the safety of FSLIC protection and the personal sound management guarantee from our professional staff. You also get to see your money at work right here at home. How? Eaton Federal Savings and Loan is a home-owned Savings and Loan, so the money you deposit with us is loaned back into our area to help families, farms and businesses. Not all financial Institutions do that. But we take our responsibility very seriously and that means investing in the folks here. So, the next time you have money to save, think about the next time you need to borrow. Then bring your deposits to Eaton Federal Savings and Loan. We'll keep your deposits growing - and working - at home. You'll enjoy two of our newest features: ALL SAVERS TAX-FREE CERTIFICATE that exempts interest from Federal Income Taxes up to ’2000 on joint tax returns and 4000 on individual re­ turns, plus - Eaton Federal Savings & Loan will pay you the highest rate of interest allowed by law on the All Savers Tax-Free Certifi cates. *12-month maturity. Federal regulations require substantial penalty and loss of tax-exempt status on interest for early withdrawal. NOW CHECKING that pays you daily compounded interest at... County 4-H shooting meet planned The second county-wide 4­ H Shooting meet will be held Saturday, November 7, at the Bellevue Conservation Club on Butterfield Hwy., from 10 a.m. until noon. All 4-H members, leaders and parents interested in archery, trap shooting and target shooting are » en­ couraged to attend. It will be an excellent opportunity to practice shooting and get better acquainted with other 4-H’ers. A potluck lunch will follow the meet. Bring a dish or two to pass, beverage and your own tableservice. For more information, contact the Extension Office, 543-2310 or 645-2351. , WITH MINIMUM BALANCE REQUIREMENT OF FOR SENIOR CITIZENS (60 v't. and over) Individuals, Non-Profit and Qualified Business Accounts: *300 *1OO ST8P II $5OO *300 n MT «F MM FHI MIHRIMT MFNtt FHIME NOW obwkisg MsHs and Loan Association rx)» convEffitur loarmns to SEmrt rou home oma - ouaiom, michigak Nasbeille, Michigan - Eaton Rapids, Michigan - Olivet, Michigan ’ �The Maple Valley News, Tuesday, November 3, 1981 — Page 4 Memories of the pas By Susan Hinckley A look at the News of past Novembers More than $1500 worth of clover seed has been shipped from Nashville during the last week... Marshall Burgess claims to have opened a spring on North Main Street that will furnish adequate water for the entire village if con­ ducted in pipes under the river. Should this prove to be one of those mineral springs, the foundations for a health and summer resort in Nash­ ville will have been laid in opening the new street... Thornapple Lake’s largest fish (?) has been taken by H. Sparks. It measures four feet, five inches in length and weighed 44 pounds, 4 ounces when caught... An attractive new vane has been placed atop the steeple of the Methodist Church, and the scaffolding removed... Several carloads of apples are piled around the village, awaiting available cars for shipment... Mark Stevens has pur­ 100 YEARS AGO chased the former Wm. Kerr (1881) building at the corner of State and Sherman streets and has transformed it into a cooper shop... A fine monument has been erected over the grave of the late honorable Lewis Durkee (at Lakeview Cemetery)... Mrs. De Waters has sold her bakery here to John Dorland of St. Louis... The new woolen mills of L. W. Powles are now in run­ ning order and yarn is being manufactured at a rapid rate, and of better quality than Can be made by hand... Dean Fleming last Tuesday walked into Dr. A. H. Winn’s dental parlours at 8 o’clock, had 17 teeth ex­ tracted, and at 1:30 walked out with an entire set of new teeth ornamenting his gums... T. C. Downing, W. E. Buel and their party returned from the northern wilds Monday, having bagged 19 deer... — F. J. Purchis started for Petoskey Monday morning, on a fishing, hunting and recreation trip... Claud Potter will surely In November 1881, News stories told of an attrac­ rise in the world. He is tive new weathervane placed atop the Methodist learning telegraphy at the steeple, and of a church fair to raise $100 toward the depot... pastor's salary. Dedication services for the new house The Methodist Church fair of worship were held November 27, 1881. is in full blast at the opera (Author’s note: Today’s column looks at stories that were making November Nashville News headlines 100 years ago and at sub­ sequent 25-year intervals. Sources for this account include the Nashville An­ cient History column published in the News from near the turn of the century into the 1930s, and the Turning Back the Pages feature of the 1940-60s era.) ^BEAUTIFUL HAIR AND YOU • BEAUTIFUL HAIR AND YOU Who Heeds Professional HairCare? NANCY’S BEAUTY SHOP 157 S. Main Street Vermontville PHONE 726-0330 ... EVERYONE DOES! In all the world there is NO ONE who can do more for your appear­ ance ... for your spirits ... than your hairdresser! If you want to look your best, make a point to visit your favorite hair care center regularly! Your Professional HairCare Expert Can do it Beautifully! HAIR'W STYLE OF THE MONTH BEAUTIFUL HAIR AND YOU • BEAUTIFUL HAIR AND YOU News of November 1906 announced opening of the mill for grinding of feed and corn meal, by new owner Fredrick Kyser, following repair to Nashville's Thornapple River dam. The apple wing, right, was added to the mill during the ownership by Kyser and his son, Edwin. They sold the mill in 1916. house, with the avowed in­ tention of raising one hun­ dred dollars before the end of the week, toward the pastor’s salary... 75 YEARS AGO (1906) Electric light Service the last two weeks has been very uncertain, but repairs and installation of a bigger turbine at the big dam at La Barge, to be completed soon, will give the Thomapple Gas and Electric Co. almost double their previous power. Meanwhile, power is being supplied by the company’s steam plant at Hastings... Roy Hummell has opened a tobacco shop in Joe Hurd’s little building, formerly occupied by W. E. Rogers’ restaurant... Nashville and Charlotte battled to another 0 to 0 tie in their football game, after two halves of 20 and 15 minutes, respectively... School primary money will be distributed at the rate of $12 per capita, instead of the former rate of $10... George Helmer, a well-todo Carlton farmer, died Sunday night of rabies. He was bitten by a dog Sept. 2, but didn’t know the dog was mad... Work on the mill dam has been completed and Mr. Kyser has the mill running for grinding feed and corn meal. He plans to have the flouring part of the establishment in running order soon... Len W. Feighner was at Ann Arbor Saturday to see the U. of M.. - Vanderbilt football game, which Michigan won, 144... Messers. Wolcott and Clark have finished tearing down the old Union House, and now all that remains of that ancient hostelry is a hole and a pile of rubbish. (1981 note: This was on the present-day site of Central Park.).., 50 YEARS AGO (1931) Sunday was the warmest November 8 ever recorded in Michigan. Temperatures rose above 70 degrees and it was a lovely, sunshiny day. Monday was even a little warmer, but cloudy, and then came winter. At press time, temperatures are below freezing and it is snowing... Nashville beat Bellevue, 25-13, Friday afternoon, in one of the best games of the year. Gage, Sackett, Navue and Varney were out­ standing stars of the game for the locals... Keith Jarrard, Victor Jones and Andrew Link have left for the north to hunt deer. The case of the bank robbery at Sunfield last Paul Bulow, former Battle August, was solved this week with the arrest of three Creek resident, has started a young men from Lansing, new heating service business who have confessed to the in Nashville. Work on the new factory crime. They were turned in by the jealous girl friend of building going up on Reed Street for the Nashville one of the gang... More than 300 people at­ Manufacturing Company is tended the Halloween proceeding even a bit faster dancing party at the pavilion than expected... Mr. and Mrs. Hollis at Thomapple Lake... The school has purchased McIntyre, who had been paper towels, which are now staying at the Clarence Shaw supplied to students who. home while their own home carry their lunches. Each was being jacked up and person is handed a single moved, now are re­ towel at lunch time and they established in their new are to be used as napkins home site on North Main during lunch, then as a towel street. Their house was transported close to a mile, afterward... The American Legion, from McIntyre’s corner on public schools, Woman’s M-66 to the property they Literary Club and the bought from John J. Dull, Methodist church all will just north of Tom Maker’s cooperate an arranging home, near the north village special Armistice Day limits... Mary E. (Munson) Abbey, services in Nashville... oldest resident in all of Barry 25 YEARS AGO County, died Wednesday at (1956) Nashville Tigers turned the Miller Convalescent the traditional Little Brown home in Nashville. She had Jug game with Bellevue into celebrated her 104th bir­ a rout as they scored six thday last August. The Nashville News, times to win 37-0... Nashville’s Community owned since 1941 by Donald Chest drive, planned for a and Zelma Hinderliter, has concerted one-evening been sold to John Boughton, campaign this year, has an employee of the Adrian stretched into a two-week Daily Telegram, and his wife effort, and still !? pitifully Amy. The new owners will take possession December short of its goal... 1... 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Parents of the couple are Mr. & Mrs. Lawrence Snowden of Vermontville and Mrs. Pat Dies and the late Larry Dies of Nashville. Escorted to the altar by her father, the bride wore a Vneck white floor length lace gown with long sleeves. She carried a rainbow colored bouquet of daisies and cardinias accented with babies breath. Denise Snowden, sister of the bride, served as maid of honor. Bridesmaids were Sandy Hinckley and Cindy Cabral, sister of the groom. Flowergirl was Amy O’Keefe of Delton. John Mason, cousin of the groom, served as best man. Groomsmen were Harley Hinckley, brother-in-law of the groom and Frank Cooper of Nashville, friend of the bridal couple. Ushers were Pat Dies, cousin of the groom and Dan Snowden, brother of the bride. Johnny Colleir of Vermontville was ringbearer. Music was provided by organist Debbie Cooley and soloists Sue Bahs and Julius Maurer, all of Nashville. Master and Mistress of Ceremonies were Mr. & Mrs. Albert Owen and Mr. & Mrs. Ronald James of Nashville. A reception was held following the ceremony at the Maple Leaf Grange. Kelly Cooper of Nashville attended the guest book. Marian Strong of Ver­ montville and Cheryl Dies, cousin of the groom, cut and served the cake. Dorothy Williams ot Nashville and Mary Townsend, Aunt of the groom, served the food. Coffe and punch were served by Becky Williams, Tammy James, and Jeaneete James, friends of the bride. The rehearsal dinner was hosted by the groom’s mother at the Steak House Restaurant in Nashville. PVT Gregory Dies of the U.S. Army will soon be stationed at Fort Mc­ Clelland, Alabama. Sandra is a Senior at Maple Valley High School. The couple are temporarily living in Nash­ ville. Nashville News celebrate the birthdays of Nathan Sheldon and Howard Casterline. Those present were the Kimbles; Julie Michelle Murphy of Morrison Lake; the Nathan Sheldons; the Jim Sheldons; Mark Edger and Julie Ellen Sheldon-Edger of Hastings; and Howard and Natalie Casterline and sons of Assyria. Irene and Ellis Bloom, who recently moved from the village, are now nicely settled in their new mobile home at Apache Junction Arizona, reports Mrs. Bunny Shaw of Nashville. She received a letter from the Blooms last week. They are enjoying better health in the warmer climate, along with a beautiful view of nearby Kelly Jo Owen and Frank Dino Owen, cousin of the Cooper were united in bride; Darrell Clements, marriage by Rev. Robert cousin of the groom; and Consani during a candlelight Rod Scramlin and Tracy ceremony August 1 in St. Beardsley, friends. Cyril’s Catholic Church in Erin Owen, niece of the Nashville. bride, served as flower girl. The bride is the daughter Matt Reid, cousin of the of Albert and Marian Owen groom, was ring bearer. ofNashville and the groom is Ushers were Robert Owen, the son of James and Marvel brother of the bride, and Cooper, also of Nashville, • Bobbie Brandon, cousin of For her wedding, the bride the groom. wore a gown with a high Attending the guest book neckline of sheer netting were Celia Eaton and with Scheffie embroidery Candace Mater. forming a v-shaped front Honored guests were yoke. Her gown had a Malinda Patton of Marshall, slightly raised waistline with 90-year-old maternal pleated lace over-lay grandmother of the bride; creating a front apron effect, Florence Owen of Freeport, extending into a sheer skirt paternal grandmother of the to form a chapel length train. bride; also the groom's The bride was adorned with maternal great grand­ a chapel cap head piece and mother, Mabie Miller of Big finger-tip length veil. She Rapids; and maternal carried a cascade of tea grandfather, Lawrence roses. Tyler of Vermontville; and Attending the bride were Audra Zaccagnini of her sister, Debby Owen, who Chicago, the bride’s aunt, served as maid of honor; her Out oftown guests were sister-in-law, Toni Owen; from Marshall, Freeport, sister of the groom, Bonnie Middleville, Delton, Silsbee; and two close Charlotte, Hastings, Battle friends, Vai Palmer and Creek, Ceresco, Bellvue, and Kathy Shaw. Chicago. Bestman was Mike Mary Gurd was the Silsbee. Groomsmen were organist and Sue Bahs and Julius Maurer, all of Nash­ ville, were the soloists. from page 2 A reception was held at Maple Leaf Grange where a Superstition Mountain. buffet luncheon was served. Indian Summer arrived in Serving were Sandy Dies, glorious fashion last week, Denise Snowden, Karen with beautifully warm and Gurd, Tammy James, Beth sunny days tumbling suc­ Vincent, Mary Kersjes, and cessively one after another. Mild temperatures Barb James, all friends of Halloween night brought out the bride and groom. Serving the cake, made by trick-or-treaters in droves, but little destruction was Ione Chaffee, were Sue noted in Nashville. Sunday Main, Carmel Kersjes, and was a jewel of autumn days, Merry Jo Hause. Bartenders a time for many local folks to were Patrick Kersjes and pursue the annual task of raking leaves in shirtsleeve­ weather. Dense fog blanketed much of lower Michigan Monday morning. Maple Valley was one of several area schools to call for a 2-hour postponement of classes due to low-visibility driving conditions. Maple Valley Drift Skippers Snowmobile Club begins The Maple Valley Drift­ skippers Snowmobile Club has begun its upcoming season with their first meeting, Oct. 5th. With the hopes of a lot of snow this winter, the club members are already planning some club ac­ tivities such as a “Hog Roast” for members and a club day. All interested snowmobilers in the Maple Valley area are invited to J join the club and take part in the use of approximately 30 miles of marked snowmobile trails near Vermontville. The next monthly meeting will be on Monday, Nov. 2nd at 7:30 p.m. and every first Monday of each month thru March. Our Clubhouse is located at the rear of Nan­ cy’s Beauty Shop in the Village of Vermontville. You are welcome to come and join this year. Family and Single Memberships are available. IMPORTANT NOTICE Due to increased attendance St. Cyril Catholic Church -NASHVILLE- ... will add a Saturday Evening Mass beginning... Saturday, November 7th, at 6:30 P.M Ron James. Music was by Had Hull and Denny Simons of Nashville. Pre-nuptial showers were given by Toni Owen, sister­ in-law of the bride; Karen Reid, aunt of the groom; and Celia Eaton. The new Mr. and Mrs. Frank Cooper honeymooned in northern Michigan and now make their home at 320 Fuller in Nashville. 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With a free Interest Checking Charter Account you have a double bonus._ All SNB savings plans enjoy FDIC protection and are available at any SNB office. Put your smart money to work today! SNB yowuemify taudd MEMBER FDlC �The Maple Valley News, Nashville, Tuesday, November 3,1981 — Page 6 Original brick restored at St. Cyril's Catholic Church Restoration was underway last week at St. Cyril’s Catholic Church in Nash­ ville. Workmen from GrunwellCashero, a Lansing building restoration firm, were blasting white paint from the 1877 church to reveal the original red brick exterior. The brick will be tuckpoin ted and sealed as part of the project. Weatherproofing of windows also is scheduled. Built in 1876 by the Baptist Society, the church was lost by that congregation in an 1880 foreclosure. Two years later, it was purchased by the newly-formed St. Cyril’s Parish, and was extensively remodeled in 1898, with addition of the sacristy at rear left, dual minarets and oriel windows. An original 75 ft. spire was lowered in 1954. In recent years, the Catholics have added a parish hall at the rear of the church, which is situated at the corner of Maple and State streets. Maple Valley Schools LUNCH MENU Workmen have been busy blasting off the white paint on St. Cyril’s church to restore the original red brick exterior of the building. Wednesday, Nov. 4 Lasagna, Green Beans, Peaches, Peanut Butter Sandwich. Thursday, Nov. 5 Hot Ham ’n Cheese, Corn, Apple Crisp. Friday, Nov. 6 Pizza, Peas, Pears, Pickles. Monday, Nov. 9 Hot Dogs, Tater Rounds, Baked Beans, Peaches, Cookie. Tuesday, Nov. 10 Bar-B-Q, Corn, Applesauce, Cheese. Jack Rathbum honored at community party Clean your chimney the easy way. No more expensive brushes! Flexible Polymer disks and rods scrape the sides of liner dean, without scratching. 15’ to 30’ Rods Starting at... $ 19a 90 Disc to fit your chimney. Maple Valley Concrete Products South side of Nashville on M-66. (517)852-1900 About 250 persons attended a recent retirement parly honoring Jack Rathburn of Vermontville. Jack has retired after 29 years of owning and operating a Standard Oil station in the heart of the village. He has also been a volunteer member of the local fire department for about as many years. The recent potluck dinner­ dance to honor him for his community service was sponsored by the Ver­ montville Chamber of Commerce. Jack was presented with many awards and letters during the evening. The program started with a “This is Your Life” format and toasted all of Jack’s achievements, including receiving the Minuteman award twice — once in 1972 and again in 1979. Among the many tributes Jack received that evening were the village president’s Maple Leaf Award; and congratulatory letters from Congressman Howard Wolpe, Governor William Milliken, and Standard Oil. Jack also was presented with a money tree. Following the program, a country music band provided entertainment. Historical Society to meet Nov. 12 Members and friends of the Vermontville Historical Society will be entertained by Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Pickering of Charlotte when they attend the regular meeting on Nov. 12. The pickerings will be bringing with them many of their choice books, toys, and games from their 19th Century collection. The meeting will begin with the usual potluck supper at 7 p.m. in the Griswold Room of the Congregational Church. A short business meeting will be conducted at which time new officers will be elected for the 1982 year. The Society will be ob­ serving its 15th anniversary so friends are especially welcomed to come and celebrate the occasion. Vermontville news By Esther Snepard There are two Civil War weekends you may not want to miss — Shiloh - the bewildering and bloody battle fought on April 6 and 7, 1862 when Grant was caught off guard and, in the first day’s fighting, his Army almost pushed into, the Tennessee River thirteen thousand Federals and 10,000 Confederates were casualties Beauregard had to admit defeat. Here the Confederacy made a supreme bid to gain western Tennessee — and failed. Here was where our doctor, Robert C. Kedzie and the boys that he enlisted from the chapel for the 12th Calvary. I have not checked on the names yet. They went straight to Detroit and from there by water and rail, were at Shiloh, April 6, 1862 where Dr. Kedzie’s hospital was over run by the Confederates and taken prisoners, then not only the Union, but the Confederates wounded was under his care. We are glad to report that John ’ Hokanson is home. John broke his collar bone and was at Hayes-GreenBeach Hospital and then at Medical Care Facility. The Vermontville Historical Society will meet Nov. 12 at 7 p.m. in the Griswold room of the Congregational Church for their annual meeting with a potluck supper, after which, Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Pickering of Charlotte will give a history on the 19 Central dolls, .toys and games. The Pickerings have just returned from a 6-week tour of Europe. Congratulations to James and Wendy Wright of 198% W. 2nd St. on the birth of a son, Justine Lee, 7 lbs. 8% oz., born October 25 at Lansing General. Maternal grandparents are Walter and Donna Wyskowski of Round Lake Rd., great - grand­ parents are Bert and Bell Harmon of Nashville; great - ALL NEW 1 bedroom apartment for rent, stove and refrigerator furnished, no pets, $200 per month plus deposit. 852-9325 or 852-9154, Nashville. Subscribe to the HASTINGS BANNER Call 948-8051 INTRODUCING STIHL'S MID-SIZE SAW DESIGNED FOR PROFESSIONALS. 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Dick has been removed, from the intensive care unit to room 336, Bed 2, where he can have visitors. Miss Carleen Samann of W. Main is now at Wichita Fall, Texas as of October 10, where she is working for the Levi Straus Co. Her address is 3910 Iowa Park, Wichita Fall, Texas, 76305. Bernard (Bub) Orman, Jr. of Greshan Hwy. is at Pennock Hospital, Room 324. October 31 - Halloween Many were busy during the day raking leaves. Randy and Scott did mine for me, the most leaves I ever did have even with my seven elm trees. Then at night, “trick or treat” from 100 to 200 parading from house to house. Remember this week — Letters noW 20 cents, post cards 13 cents; Nov. 3, Maple Valley transportation millage election; Wed., Oct. 4, the L.C.A. will meet at 11 a.m. in the Griswold Room; the United Methodist Women Bazaar and Bake Sale will be Fri. and Sat., Nov. 6 and 7 at Pat’s Sugar Hut Cafe, starting at 9:45 a.m.; Nov. 5 is Village Coundil Meeting at 7:30; Bingo at Maple Valley High School. No Garden Club this month but December 7 is their Christmas dinner. PRICE... SAVE *57.54 , , ‘WITH 18 ” BAR & CHAIN (other lengths available at comparable prices) /j A HSAHRVDIWLlAERE a sporting j Iff/ 105 N. Main Street...Nashville Phone 852-07X3_ �The Maple Valley News. Nashville. Tuesday. Novembers, 1981 — “age 7 Maplewood on parade sit tan by Susan Hinckley A colorful cast of characters — ranging from Little Bo 'Peep to Frankenstein — paraded Friday in the traditional Halloween -march at Maplewood Elementary K && S^S **i2^ i2 ?<$$ &SS hSsS SjwJSJS *SSI pw p JS&S > ”>* >5 tail v* j* jMj 5 tail vM W Ota J !|201t ijh * Milii Si’tai There were many unique costumes worn JtaJ» I4»^h i«uwta '■«’W, tara|tatf Jk- itta Hmisnii^ 'WtaiihflSni ta i ik ii sunifiMu', k Ik ui isHijffrtfe tanjtat W^iik^ Itawhrt WSitrt ® ' IfalHltD© (Bilims tatetata Mdi®, ifettia Izt'k ft Subscribed ffiter S al ri Maternal iitai si- grand- march of masqueraders which weaved from room to room, gaining momentum en route as each class merged with the procession. Following the march, which was witnessed by several parents and other amused spectators, the youngsters returned to their individual classrooms for Halloween refreshments. CARD OF THANKS I would like to thank everyone who helped in anyway with . the arrangements of the potluck supper and dance for me. I know it took a lot of work and some of these poeple worked very hard to make everything special for me. The awards were very nice and made me feel very special to have such friends, and the gifts I received I could not believe, and all the wonderful cards and many wrote such very nice hart­ warming notes to me. Sometimes working on projects I would get very tired and discouraged but after this I know there were people out there that were thinking of me all the time. To the Chamber of in the parade. Commerce, the Syrup Queens, the Firemen, the Churches I want to give a Vermontville girl special thanks for putting together and the Barns wins wool contest this family and their band for the Janice Siple, age 19, of nice music, and last but not Vermontville won fourth least, my many friends I’ve place in the senior division of made in my years in Ver­ the District II “Make-It- montville. Thanks many Yourself-With-Wool” contest times over, I could not have at Michigan State Univer­ done it without each and sity, October 3. She will be everyone of you. attending the State “MakeGod bless you all, I t-Your self-Wi th-Woold” Jack Rathburn This creative person wore a costume of balloons. contest November 14, at and Family Joann Fabric Store at Frandor Mall, Lansing. Janice made a teal blue and off white plaid dress of 100 percent wool fabric which she won last year at the “Make-It-Yourself-WithWool” Contest from Homer Woolen Retail Store in Eaton Rapids. The dress is a HOURS: 9 A.M. - 5:30 P.M. Monday thru Saturday buttoned pullover which has 207 MAIN STREET, NASHVILLE 852-0845 extended shoulders with openings, notched collar, elastic waistline casing, part 804881 way stitched front and back Cough & Cold Formula, 4 oz. pleats. Her accessories are dark blue felt hat with or Cough Formula, 4 oz. feather, shoes and jewelry. Contestants received your prizes of 100 percent wool *MlnM choice fabric and donations from area merchants. The girls garments were judged on construction, appearance and fit. The “Make-ItYourself-With-Wool” is a sewing, knitting, and Deodorant crocketing contest for wool 1.5 oz. garments sponsored by the Facial, Fortified, or National Woolgrowers Association. Unscented Janice is a junior at Butterworth School of 3 oz. Nursing in Grand Rapids. She has completed 10 years in 4-H, has a small flock of sheep and has knit a sweater for herself from wool of one of her fathers black sheep. Janice enjoys sewing, ‘ knitting, ceramics and refinishing furniture. Twin Packs Pain Reliever t MICE PBUm WK refalteraod School, in Vermontville. The costume parade, in which over 400 students in grades kindergarten through sixth participate, has been an annual event at the school for many years. Teachers also got into the spirit of the season Friday. Many donned masks and costumes and joined the MS Vidal Sassoon st aid Bell ifejMt- : $£29 Ban Roll-On Esoterica -Even the "bride" and "groom" wore present for Maplewood's Halloween parade. (Maple Volley News photos by Susan Hinckley) Bazaar set for Friday and Saturday The Vermontville United Methodist Women will sponsor a bazaar and bake sale at Pat’s Sugar Hut Cafe this Friday and Saturday. The bazaar starts at 9:45 a.m. each day. Treat Yourself at the... Village Hair Port with a new... 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Lubriderm Lotion 1 'Manufacturer’s suggested retail. 3359 �The Maple Valley News, Nashville, Tuesday, November 3, 1981 — Page 8- Eaton County 4-H volunteers honored By Nancy Diuble Thelen Extension 4-H Youth Agent The 1981 4-H Leader Recognition Banquet was held on Saturday, October 24, at the 4-H Building on the fairgrounds in Charlotte. One-hundred and ninety teen and adult leaders attended. Special guests were County Commissioners Edgar Fleetham and Al Starr and their wives. The banquet was devoted to honoring the volunteer leaders for their service to the Eaton County 4-H Program, and recognizing outstanding 4-H teens. These volunteers have helped promote responsibility, sharing and training in a wide variety of skills in our youth. Volunteers are the vital link in the 4-H program. Two 4-H volunteers were also honored as the 1981 “Friends of 4-H”. Presented plaques in recognition of their meritorious service to 4-H were Fred Dixon of Eagle, and Kathy Whaley from Charlotte. Elbert Kelsey of Grand Ledge was recognized as the 1981 Outstanding Photography Leader. Twenty-three leaders were recognized with the five-year award of the Silver Clover. Receiving the ten-year award of the Gold Clover were: Ken Briggs, Phyllis and Dick Brown, and Reith Tirrell of Charlotte; Pat Haigb from Mulliken; Hope Hart of Sunfield; Nina Reeve, Eaton Rapids; and Allen and Mary Lou South­ worth from Grand Ledge. Volunteers with 15 years of 4-H leadership were Paul Edwards and June Lee from Grand Ledge and Dale Wetzel from Vermontville. Recognized with the diamond clover for 20 years of 4-H leadership was Marian Tirrell from Charlotte. Marian was also the recipient of the 1981 Eaton County Champion Homemaker’s Award. Madeline Holben from Lansing and Ruth VanVIeck of Charlotte were honored for 25 years of leadership and received the 4-H award of the'Emerald Clover. Michigan Farm Bureau sonsors the leader awards sponsors throughout the state and David Dankenbring, im­ mediate past-president of Eaton County Farm Bureau, presented the awards. Fifteen older teens received the Michigan 4-H Key Club Award. The recipients were: Ron Brown, Kim Buck, Corrine Cole, Jeff Gordeneer, Marie Oomen -and Julie Wheaton, all from Charlotte; Diana Dixon, Deborah Roth and Mary Ann Southworth from Grand Ledge; Neal Rogers, Noel Rogers and Rhea VandeVussee from Eaton Rapids, Lisa Dixon of Eagle; Brenda Wight from Bellevue; and Nyle Wells from Vermontville. Five 4-H members were presented 1981 Outstanding Teen Leader Awards. Receiving personalized leather plaques, made by Eaton Rapids 4-H leader Marguerite McCarrick, were Kim Buck and Adam Wheaton from Charlotte, Dawn Place from Eaton Rapids, Mike Wight, Bellevue'; and Amy Youngs from Vermontville. Teann Garnant and Jeff Gordeneer both from Charlotte, were awarded the national “I Dare You” award. Recipients are selected in recognition of excellence in character, well balanced personal development, and leadership potential. Entertainment for the evening was provided by Scott “Snuffy” Glandon and Roger “Would-e” Syme, and Pat Post,1 Middle Alley ad­ visor of the Aton County 4-H Clown Club. Action - Ads THE FAMILY PORTRAIT IS A GREAT CHRISTMAS GIFT! Family Sittings at NO CHARGE until November 15th, our Christmas deadline. Copy arid restoration of old photos ... until December 10th. (-Dl^<-Piclta/tc(s Studios 126 Bridge PORTLAND 647-6934 250 S. Main VERMONTVILLE 726-1340 CLOSED MONDAYS We use Kodak Paperfor a Good Look! JUSTIN —NOTICE — The Southwestern Michigan Post Card Collectors Ex­ change Club will hold its Annual Fall Show & Sale at the Kalamazoo Public Museum, 315' South Rose Street, Kalamazoo, Michigan, on Saturday, November 7, 1981, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Free ad­ mission. Save this notice! It will not be repeated. FOR SALE: Winter squash, good hard cabbage for storage or kraut. (517) 726­ 0065. SCULPTURED NAIL EXTENTIONS: $23.50, manicures and pedicures available, Bobbie 852-0940, Nashville. (11-24) ST. JAMES What’s happening in school ? Parents, peers and pot Fragmented Family Ties The need for parents to play a stronger and more active role in their children’s lives comes at a time when the family itself is under both internal and external pressures.. However, as noted child development expert Uric Bronfenbenner emphasizes, ‘‘The relationships in fmailies are the juices oflife, the longings and frustrations and intense loyalties. We get our strength from this relationship,-we enjoy them, even the painful ones. Of course, we also get some of our problems from them, but the power to survive those problems comes from the family, too.” Although family life is more strained now than at any period in American history, it is still a source of strength, especially for the young. That some of the more popular T.V. programs among youngsters are “All in the Family,” “Good Times,” “Happy Days,” “The Waltons,” “Family,” “Eight is Enough,” “The Jeffersons,” and Little House on the Prairie,” is a tribute to their desire for strong parents and strong families. Adolescent drug use damages the family. It is at or very near the top of the High school students enjoy going to pre-school for child care experience — “Today’s the day we go to Pre-School.” That is a happy thought for some students at Maple Valley. These High School, students are having a wonderful opportunity to observe and interact with pre-schoolers at the COOP Nursery School in Nashville. For the past several years the students in the second semester Child Care class have been enthusiastic about this activity. Perhaps this is the only good thing to have happened with the change in curriculum, for when the class was combined with the Health and Home Nursing semester class into a year long class it became possible for the students to see growth changes from Sep­ tember to June by observing children in Nursery school several times during the year. The high school students go in small groups to observe and interact with the children. Mrs. Jarvie, teacher of the High School Class, and Mrs. Ossenheimer and Mrs. Kelty, teachers of the pre­ schoolers all agree it is a fun time, as well as an excellent learning opportunity. Learning from real life situations reinforces in­ formation obtained during class time and is similar to experiences when babies or toddlers are brought to the home economics classroom. “There’s something about hearing from- a parent or seeing an example of something learned that makes it more meaningful tostudents” according to Mrs. jarvie. “I’m delighted my students have this op­ portunity.” list of influences that make it most difficult for parents to raise children. Teenagers themselves agree. Responding to a Gallup Youth Surveys adolescents list “drug use and abuse” as the formost problem facing their generation. Many parents are not prepared for the havoc that children’s drug use can cause in their family life. Parents, howeyer, must keep in mind that when they come up against a drug problem something can indeed be done. You can almost always turn your children from drugs. And if you don’t, who else will? Despite the effectiveness of some drug-prevention activities, there is no sure way to prevent the use and abuse of harmful drugs among young people. Noone clear method that parents or anyone else can follow has been mapped. The major hope of success lies in exercising the art of parenthood-the development of a relationship and the creation of an atmosphere that are conducive to your son or daughter making a sound decision when the opportunity to experiment with drugs arises. Strong and loving parental authority is necessary and important. Parents should set reasonable but firm limits on their childs behavior and teach .them responsibility for their actions. Firm, consistent restrictions placed on the behavior ofyoung people can keep many youngsters from dangerous experimentation with drugs. It's easy...turn those unwanted items into cash ... with an Action Ad — 945-9554 We don't have a famous name... so we HAVE to do a better job. Soft is only PART...of our story. For Listening Entertainment... Every Friday & Saturday Night 8 pm -12 22” Monday .7 • 11 pm McDonald’s Woodview Tavern — NASHVILLE — MONDAY NIGHT is LADIES’ NIGHT!! Special: SIZZLE STEAK... 2 FOR THE PRICE OF 1. CONDITIONING Problem Water Specialists (616) 945-3949 629 S. Michigan Ave. Hastings, Mi. �The Maple Valley News. Nashville. Tuesday. November 3, 1981 —Page 9 M.V. beat Central Montcalm 16-8 Mv "ik *£ > > M **»■ »■ « «’’Sj Sj » ■’’’« & S S S' *« \k !*Ib II "bhk , >5 fc’Hj, ^*Hk **<», *^* «*i hMfWfitdb jsj isi L j ■* * M WbiL it rite “•wulii sstujj sstudjj ”**»«« !Wi.Stiffen., sad Hkji "* -IS > WTE;;, •■Kil ritefs xW'flj ET£^SS8 ’tajSKs” Maple Valley’s varsity football team beat Central Montcalm 16-8 last Friday to lock up a second place tie with Portland in the TCAA. The win gives the Lions a 5-3 record for the year with one game to play. Maple Valley moved the ball well on its first possession last Friday, but fumbled on the Green Hornet 19 yard line. Maple Valley got the ball right back when Ernie Wright intercepted a pass on the Central Mont­ calm 18 yard line, but four plays lost 5 yards and Central got the ball back. The first quarter ended 0-0 with Maple Valley squan­ dering 2 good scoring op­ portunities. Early in the second quarter, Maple Valley got the ball on their own 36 yard line, when Mike Kelly hit Tony Dunkelburger for a 64 yard touchdown pass on the very first play. Kelly to Dunkelburger was also good for the extra point and the Lions had an 8-0 lead at the half. In the third quarter, Central Montcalm in­ tercepted a pass on the Maple Valley 25 yard line. Maple Valley’s defense did an excellent job of holding the Green Hornets but a 12 yard gain on a fumble put the ball at the 3 yard line. It still tooK the Green Hornets four plays to score from there. The extra point failed, leaving Maple Valley in the lead, 8-6. It was short lived, however, as soon after, Central Montcalm scored a safety when Maple Valley Sports fumbled in their own end zone. Tom Brooke alertly jumped on the ball, saving a touchdown. In the fourth quarter, Maple Valley marched the ball 58 yards to score the winning touchdown. Tom Brooke carried the ball 6 straight tires putting the ball on the 22 yard line. A good fake to Brooke setup Tony Reid’s 22 yard run to the goal line in which Tony broke 2 tackles. Walt Maurer ran the extra point, again after a fake to Brooke. Maple Valley’s defense held Central Montcalm to just 20 yards rushing and 59 yards passing for the night. Defensive linemen Tom Villanueva, Bill Wilson, Wes Wood, Bruce Conklin, David Thomas and Tony Reid put constant pressure on the quarterback as well as stopping the running game cold. Villanueva led the defense with 7 tackles and was “all over the field”, according to Central Mont­ calm coach, Jim Whitmer. Linebackers Ernie Wright, Dan Keech, Bruce Car­ money, Jeff Christensen, and Tony Dunkelburger played excellent football, stopping the run and in­ tercepting passes. Walt Maurer, Randy Joostberns, and Mike Kelly also played well, coming up from their Bentii mgM fojj SBESSE *Wi!k Riaexai ®ii » ft'5 MTiiisr Wwaia~ Few traffic problems, large deer population await hunters E ■ salt i K?®Giii az ®tt is;'®' ’"’ BiwxE'j ■ txKIh “w’*1 t y i a jir ten ® te t en ® Deer hunters heading north for the Nov. 15 opening of Michigan’s fire-arm deer season should find few traffic problems and the largest deer herd in more than 30 years, according to the Automobile Club of Michigan. “This season opens on a Sunday for the first time since 1970, and the bulk of hunter traffic should be spread over Friday and Saturday (Nov. 13 and 14),” stated James Drury, Auto Club Travel Operations manager. More than 700,000 hunters should take to the woods over the 15-day season. Last year, a record 727,000 hunters purchased firearm deer licenses. “There should be an in­ creasing number of hunters in southern Michigan due to a growing deer herd in that section of the state,” Drury said. “However, two-thirds of the hunters will travel into the norhtern Lower and Upper peninsulas.” Hunters should find the largest deer herd since at least 1951 because of two consecutive mild winters, excellent fawn survival rates and bountiful acorn crops, one of a deer’s chief foods. Department of Natural Resources officials report firearm hunters should take a minmum of 100,000 bucks and 50,000 does over the season, up 20 percent from last year. “Barring bad weather, safety positions to make tackles and intercept passes as the Lions intercepted 5 Central Montcalm aerials. Tom Brooke led the of­ fense with 100 yards on 17 carries, mostly in the crucial second half, as Maple Valley ended with 124 yards rushing. Tony Dunkelburger caught 3 passes for 74 of Maple Valley’s 108 yards passing.Maple Valley plays at Olivet next Friday at 7:30 p.m. to close out the season. The Lions will be attempting to average last year’s loss to the undefeated Eagles. Maple Valley will also at­ tempt to finish the season at six wins and three losses, the second best record ever for a varsity football team. Vermontville grid champs crowned Vermontville's fourth and fifth grade football team won the B.I.E. League Championship with a 5 wins - 0 losses and 1 tie record. The team's defense shutout every opponent this year. Players and coaches are (front row, left to right): Dennis Kellogg, Greg Trine, Eric Bigraljl^ Trevor Collier, Trevor Pike and Cevin Cornish. (Second row): Coach Harold Stewart, Greg Olmstead, Ryan Cole, Shawn Carpenter, Mike Barnaart, Randy Heinze, Greg Flower, Jeff Schroder and Coach Rod Heinze. (Third row): Scott Furlong, Shawn Grinage, Kirk Andrews, Kevin Stewart, Head Coach Gerald Cole, Matt Forell, Andy Trowbridge, Ryan Warner and Mark Goodrich. (Photo supplied). Maple Valley J.V.'s tromp Central MontcalmThe junior varsity in­ creased their winning streak to seven in a row, by defeating Central Montcalm 35 to 8. The first half was com­ pletely dominated by Maple Valley and they took a 28 to 0, halftime lead. The first touchdown for Maple Valley was setup by a 35 yard pass interception by Marty Martin. One of the key plays in Maple Valley’s first drive was a 22 yard pass from Scott Everett to Kurt Hartenburg. Scott Everett scored the touchdown on a one yard quarterback sneak. Gary Reid ran in the extra point making the score 8 to 0, with Maple Valley leading. Maple Valley added J.V. girls split two Maple Valley’s JV girls traveled to Vestaburg Thursday to avenge an earlier loss. The girls, showing an excellent team effort, won by a score of 27 to 24. Tammy Corkins led the Lions scoring with nine points followed by Tracy Beachnau with six points. Lynette Williams, Chris Antcliff and Tammy Corkins each played a strong defensive game forcing the Vestaburg team to shoot from the outside. Earlier in the week the girls lost a low scoring game to Lakeview. In that game Jenny Filter had five points for the Lions. ' traffic problems should be St. Clair and Macomb minimal for north-bound counties. hunters,” Drury said. “The Auto Club will provide only problem area in the traffic bulletins via radio for state should be along 1-75 traveling hunters between 3 near Saginaw, where three and 11 p.m. on Friday (Nov. lanes of traffic must merge 13), from 8:15 a.m. to 6 p.m. into two at the Zilwaukee Saturday and from 2:30 to 11 drawbridge.” p.m. on Sunday. To reduce the possibility of jams caused by openings of the bridge, Saginaw River shippers have been asked to restrict river travel during peak traffic periods Nov. 13­ 17. Auto Club predicts that heaviest northbound flow should occur between 3 and 11 p.m. Friday and 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturday. Many hunters are expected to stay in northern Michigan until Tuesday or longer, but south­ bound traffic on major travel routes should be heavy between 3 and 11 p.m. on Sunday. While rising travel costs have resulted in a drop in hunter-vehicle crossings in recent years, Mackinac Bridge officials report the volume has stabilized. Traffic should nearly equal last year’s total of more than 16,000 before the season ends Nov. 30. ' Auto Club reminds hunters to wear either a hat, vest or coat of blaze orange to hunt on public lands. Because of local Sunday bans, openingday hunters will be allowed on state land only in Sanilac, Lenawee, Monroe, Hillsdale, Livingston, Branch, Huron. another touchdown in the first quarter on a 4 yard run by Scott Whitmore. Scott Everett kicked the extra point, making it 15 to 0, Maple Valley leading after one quarter. In the second quarter, Marty Martin scored on a 22 yard touchdown run. Dale Montague, Rob Franks and Jess Bahs did a fine job of blocking on the touchdown run. The extra point attempt was no good. Maple Valley scored one more time before the half on a 62 yard middle screen pass play from Scott Everett to Marty Martin. The offensive interior line of Rob Barrette, Julius Maurer, Pat Resseguie, Dale Montague and Rob Franks made key blocks on this touchdown run. Scott Everett again kicked the extra point. Rob Franks snaps for extra points and Marty Martin is the holder. The halftime score was 28 to 0. In the second half, the only scoring for Maple Valley was a 72 yard kickoff return by Ryan Trowbridge. Gary Reid kicked the extra point, making the final score 35 to 8, Maple Valley winning. The leading specialty teams players were Jess Bahs, Jim Symonds, Dean Stewart, Terry Hall and Ted Hall. The players having outstanding defensive games were Robert Browne, Eric Brown, John Clements, Billy Grinage, Pat Resseguie, Chris Barton, Dale Mon­ tague, Rob Franks, Marty Martin, Steve Joppie, Ron Hall and Gary Reid. Catching passes for Maple Valley were Steve Gardner, Jess Bahs, Ryan Trowbridge, Chris Barton, Marty Martin and Kurt Hartenburg. The outstanding hazzard team defenders were Mark Valdick, Dean Stewart, Eric Dahlman, Jim Colby, Teddy Hall and their defensive captain, Terry Hall. The JVs record is now 7 wins and 0 losses. They play a home game with Olivet, at 7 p.m. Thursday. This is their final game of the season. Come out and show your support by cheering them on, maybe they can end up being undefeated. Now OPEN Nashville Fargo Service 106 S. Main St., Nashville ,$0| Hi® fUNDERNBfeMANAGEMEN Headquarters ■f. WHEELER MARINE I M-66 South of Nashville BK* ,* Phone 852-9609 es Your FULL SERVICE Station New Manager... Bill Heath �The Maple Valley News, Nashville, Tuesday, November 3, 1981 — Page 10 Nashville merchants have 'spooktacular fun' Saturday If you were downtown in Nashville on Halloween, you probably didn't recognize the merchants. Many were garbed in colorful and imaginative costumes for a "Spooktacular Halloween Sale." Karen Winegar of the Mirror's Image emerged as the winner of the most original costume in the contest for merchants, sponsored by the Maple Valley News. nest on it. Dema Wright of Grandma's Greenery won the prize for the funniest outfit. Both winners will receive free dinners for two, com pliments of the Maple Valley News, at the Steak House Restaurant. Somd of the costumed merchants are shown on this Darlene Hughes and Karen Winegar of Mirror's Image. Kathy Ross and Laura Ballard of Sonset Studio Kim McMillon and Julie Hamilton of Mace Pharmacy Rick Ross of Sonset Photographic Studio Stacy Hill of the Steak House Restaurant Auto Service CENTER QUALITY WORKMANSHIP TRANSMISSION REPAIRS BODY & BUMP SERVICE WHEEL ALIGNMENT & BALANCING • TUNE-UPS & MUFFLERS • MAJOR OVERHAULS • BRAKES • • • • Trowbridge Service Charlie Andrus of Nashville Auto 130 S. Main St., Vermontv'lle - Ph. 726-0569 �The Maple Valley News, Nashville, Tuesday, November 3, 1981 — Page 11 Ghostly figure and bewitching witch take prizes at COA by Susan Hinckley Nashville senior citizens got into the spirit of Halloween Friday, as several arrived in costume for their noon meal at the COA Nutrition Site in the Masonic Temple. Candy bars were awarded as prizes to those judged as respectively. best-dressed masqueraders. As a special Halloween First place went to Thelma treat following the dinner, Stewart (witch) and second students from the Nashville prize was given to Ona Christian Academy enHinckley (ghost). Third and tertained with singing. They fourth place prizes were arrived wearing sack masks awarded to Austin Schantz they has fashioned at school. and Mildred Downs, Joining in Friday's fun at the Nutrition Site was ghost Ona Hinckley and witch Thelma Stewart. They won prizes for their costumes. Looking on at right is Helen Huwe. Scout Troop 177 enjoys campout On October'16, 17 and 18, for the next six months. Richard Perrier; Librarian Scouts Danny Kellogg, Elected were Senior Patrol & Quartermaster, Richard Richard Perrier, George Leader, Kenny Meade; Perrier. Stienbrecher, Matt Peake, Assistant SPL, Kenny t Meetings are now Monday Richard Meade, Kenny Bishop; Patrol Leader nights at 6 p.m. If you would Meade and Kenny Bishop, Richard Meade, assistant like to become a scout come under the supervision of Danny Kellogg; Patrol 2 down to the Scout Hall and Scoutmaster Ken .Meade, Leader Scott Reid, assistant visit. went camping on Hull’s back forty. Scouts were trying out new tents (and did they get a try • PUBLIC HEARING • out!) Remember the wind a There will be a Public Hearing on ... couple weeks back, and the rain? Well, that was when THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 5,1981 they were out camping. It ... at 6:45 p.m. at the Community Center was cold, wet windy — in fact, the wind blew over a in Nashville. tent and all had to scramble Purpose: Amendment to Nashville out and spend the rest of the Toning Ordinance. Section 307 - Definition night in the back of a truck. The food was good though. of mobile home. Friday night had a cracker SUSANIW. CORKWELL, CLERK barrel which means everyone brings something and all share. Saturday morning was beautiful, with a fire, big breakfast. Everyone felt so good and went on a 6 mile hike. The Scouts saw tdeer, rabbits, Every Friday & Saturday pheasants, a fox and iden­ tified different trees and For the month of... NOVEMBER plants. Saturday afternoon the group came into town for the with ... 7th - 8th grade football game as some members played. 9:30 p.m. to 1 .*30 a.m. Saturday night was the night of all the wind and rain — it sounded like a tornado and soaked everything. Good thing they had a Coleman Friday... 8 p.m. stove to fix breakfast on Sunday morning. CASH PRIZES TO WINNER! Just once they’d like to go Contestants MUST REGISTER by Thursday camping in nice weather. NASHVILLE RESIDENTS Dave Mace of Mace Pharmacy NASHVILLE VILLAGE MEETINGS Because of the Thanksgiving and Christmas Holidays falling on Thursdays, the November and December meetings of the Nashville Village Council will be held on the 1st. and 3rd. Thursday of each month. NOVEMBER MEETINGS will be... i Jr. Fanners 4-H Club plan banquet NOVEMBER 5th. and 19th DECEMBER MEETINGS will be... DECEMBER 3rd. and 17th. SUSAN M. CORKWELL, NASHVILLE VILLAGE CLERK NASHVILLE V.F.W. 8260 AUXILIARY f PENNY SUPPER SATURDAY, NOV. 7,1981 TURKEY, DRESSING & HAM Serving ... 5 P.M. to 7 P.M. | CHAIRPERSON ... LINDA DUNKELBERGER >-CS0E&~< < > -tfSO < > -csar- The Vermontville Jr. Farmers 4-H Club will meet Saturday,' November 7 at 6:30 p.m. at the Legion Hall in Vermontville for its achievement program and banquet. Those families attending are to bring a meat dish and one other dish to pass and own table service. Beverage is furnished. County award medals will be given out during the program. Also some special awards will be presented. Any boy or girl, age 9-18, who would like to join 4-H for TROOP MEETING NEWS 1982, should corhe to this meeting at 7:45 p.m. to sign Monday, October 26, new up for projects. If there are troop leaders were elected questions, please call Phyllis Wells 726-0129. LIVE MUSIC FRISCO Ladies MUD WRESTLING night at the bar. Carpenter’s Den ... in downtown Vermontville �The Maple Valley News, Nashville, Tuesday, November 3, 1981 — Page 12 From our readersDue to the Attorney General’s ruling and the defeat ofthe extra curricular millage the Maple Valley Athletic Program is in financial trouble. At the start of the 1981-82 school year the Maple Valley Board of Education voted to discontinue the athletic program, due to the shortage of funds. At this time the Maple Valley Athletic Boosters made a proposal to have the athletic program reinstated, with the Athletic Boosters withstanding the cost of all expenses. The School Board voted to accept this proposal. The Maple Valley Athletic Boosters have held several fund raisers, and are holding weekly bingo, to raise the necessary monies, to save the athletic program. However, we have a long way to go with our fund raising. The Maple Valley Athletic Boosters are ap­ proaching all business and organization in the Maple Valley area for help. If, you could find it feasible, to make a donation to the Maple Valley Athletic Boosters, it would be greatly appreciated. Checks should be made payable to Maple Valley Athletic Bosters, in care of Tom Joostberns, 323 W. Main St., Vermontville, Mi. 49096. We feel that the athletic program is very valuable to our children, and to our community. Thank You Most Sincerely, Tom Joostberns,' President Maple Valley Athletic Boosters Homemaker new member tea to be Nov. 5th Internationals" to appear in Nashville The “Internationals” will appear at 7 p.m. Wednesday, The Eaton Extension November 4 at the Nashville Homemaker Council is in­ Baptist Church. In 1969, a new group was viting all interested Eaton County folks to attend a created to carry the sound of “new member tea” to Christian music worldwide. discover what fun Extension Eight vibrant young people Homemakers have — and to hit the road, spreading their of Christ’s see how to join an Extension message Homemaker club in Eaton redemptive love throughout the United States and County. In churches, Claudia Brown, Eaton Canada. Extension Council president schools, civic halls, shopping is in charge of the program centers, and on radio and from 7:30 .7 ^8:30 p.m. on television, they have been Thursday, November 5th, at warmly received. Under the the Extension Office, 126 N. capable and loving direction Bostwick, in Charlotte. of their founders, Jim and There’ll be slides showing Dolly Greer, there are now the educational outreach of two groups of Internationals the organization plus a Sewing seminar chance to visit with local A 3-hour seminar on how to Extension leaders and club Senior band fit and sew sensational members. looking blazers and skirts Jenny Bohms, Extension members honored will be given on Friday, Council Vice-President, will The night air may have November 20th, from 9:30 - share her prize winning cake been chilly, but the en12:30 a.m. at the 4-H at the tea table. thusiam for the band helped Building, Charlotte Everyone interested in to warm the stands for the fairgrounds. knowing more about Ex­ last home game on Friday, Nancy L. Zieman, a tension Study Groups, and Oct. 23rd. leading sewing authority, how they work with the local The band presented their will teach this seminar Extension Office and fifteen seniors: Kim Mc­ This seminar is sponsored by Michigan State University, Millon, Lisa Cogswell, For all your Extension 4-H and Family is invited. Opportunity will Debbie Soderburg, Cindy INSURANCE NEEDS Living and the registration be given to join an existing Brumm, Kelli Cowell, Kelly fee is $4.00, due by group where possible, or Hamilton, Mark O’Brien, See or Call... November 9th at the Eaton organize a new group. Kathy Semrau, Melanei TERESA JONES Extension Office, 126 N. Rogers, Teresa Huston, Tom Bostwick, Charlotte. McMillen, Robin Dickinson, Candy Williams, Steve Ludasewycz, and Michele Frith; who will graduate in June. The band played the theme from “Dallas”, “Tea for Two”, “Macarena”, “The Greatest American Hero” Raymond, who died in 1967, and then the Jr. High Band Emily E. Raymond BELLEVUE - Services for was engaged in farming in played “Fever”. If you were unable to see Emily E. Raymond, 83, of the Nashville area. She is survived by a the band preform, then you 506 N. Main St., Bellevue, were held Saturday, October daughter, Mrs. Raymond R. may see them in concert, 24, at 1:00 p.m., at the Leh­ (Dorothy) Shaffer of Ver­ Sunday, Dec. 13th at 3:00 man Chapel of the Shaw montville; a son, Harold p.m. Funeral Homes, Bellevue. Cameron Raymond of Mrs. Raymond died at her Charlotte; a granddaughter, residence on Wednesday, Mrs. Gary (Sue) Becraft of Pre-school story October 21, and had been in Charlotte; and two great failing health since January. grandchildren. hour to start Officiating at the service She was bom in Sumpter, vfuto-Owners The 'fall session of Pre­ Michigan and moved to the was Rev. Larry Pike of the Insurance Chester Gospel Church and School Storyhour, for the Nashville area in 1939, and to Vermontville the Bellevue area in 1962. interment was in Riverside Maple Valley Schools, is Ph. 517-7264634 or 726-0580 scheduled to start the second Her husband, William H. Cemetery, Bellevue. week in November. These sessions will run for five weeks, one hour a week for pre-schoolers and parents. The cost for the five sessions will be $3.50 per child. These classes are for children who will be starting kindergarden in the fall of 1982. Fuller St. sessions, in Nashville, will start Monday, November 9, from 1-2 p.m. in the kindergarten room. Please call 852-9468 to enroll your child. Maplewood Storyhour in Vermontville, will start Thursday, November 12, from 1-2 p.m. in the Elementary Library; Please call 726-0600 to enroll your child. Through Storyhour we hope to give the pre-schooler a positive feeling about starting school by sharing experiences, the love of reading and caring for books, getting along with others and following directions. At the same time parents will be receiving valuable information on school readiness, for pre-schoolers, from building principals, social workers and other Nearly one-third of our nation's defense is in the National Guard and Reserve. These volunteer citizen soldiers, sailors, airmen, and marines protect school personnel. us should there be national crisis or environmental disaster. They must Another session of Pre­ be trained. And ready. As your employees—THEY NEED YOUR SUPPORT. School Storyhour is planned EMPLOYERS SUPPORT in the spring of ’82 for those To learn how you can help, write: Employer Support, Arlington, VA 22209. THE GUARD 8t RESERVE cMSiMricl A Public Service ol This Newspaper & The Advertising Council Arlington. VA 22209 children unable to attend now. Obituaries TRUMBLE AGENCY THE GUARD PRESERVE It’s theirjob to protect you. It’s you who protect their Jobs. (since 1978). Their itineraries have expanded to include Great Britain, The European Continent, Scandinavia, Australia, New Zealand, and Japan (December 1981). The dedication of the In­ ternationals is attested-to by the fact that 80 percent of the members over the years are now either in full time Christian ' service or preparing for various areas of ministry. They are a striking example of Christianity in action. The music is scintillating and inspirational, the message. . vital! A weekly report from - ERNEST NASH State Representative ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT PROGRESS House Republicans have introduced a number of bills that are part of Governor Milliken’s economic recovery package. The bills include coordination of Worker’s Compensation benefits with pension, disability and social security benefits; an increse in the waiting period for unemployment compensation eligibility, and the development of Urban Enterprise Zones which .would allow cities to restore blighted downtown areas. • BOTTLE BILL CHANGES - The House consumer Com­ mittee has approved legislation thatwould allow retailers to refuse bottles or cans that contained bugs or other debris, and allow them to limit single-deposit refunds to $25 per person per day. WINTER FUEL PLENTIFUL - The Department of Commerce’s Energy Administration and Public Service Commission reports that fuel oil and natural gas will be plentiful this winter. In recent years, questions have been raised on winter energy availability due to shortages. Even with an excessively cold winter, stores of fuel in Michgian are expected to be more than ample. In fact, fuel con­ servation has been so successful that Number 2 home heating oil has dropped 5 cents a gallon since May. Con­ servation means more fuel at lower prices, and Michigan is a leader in energy conservation, according to Commerce officals. ’ t . ...SO IS GASOLINE - Projected figures for 1981 indicate that Michigan drivers will have used 4 billion gallons of gasoline by the year’s end. That is over 1 billion gallons less than we used in 1978. Gasoline conservation has led to a world-wide glut of precious oil and gasoline, and this has led to stable prices and plentiful reserves of gas. Smaller and lighter American-made autos are the conservation effort’s most noticeable result. SCHOOL BAILOUTS - The office of Michigan’s Attorney General has ruled that the state is not constitutionally obligated to bailout school systems that have gone broke and closed. The decision was handed down after the Taylor school system vetoed the fourth millage increase in 10 months, and Taylor teachers asked the courts to fource the Legislature to find the money to keep the schools open. Attorney General Frank Kelley explained that the courts cannot compel the Legislature to appropriate state funds. CRIMES AGAINST ELDERLY - Stiff prison sentences are being considered by the State Legislature for anyone who is convicted of, assaulting or injuring anyone over the age of 55. Since crimes against Michigan’s elderly have increased at an alarming rate, the minimum sentences of 5­ 10 years for the offender are viewed as a strong deterrent. The proposed law Would also prohibit early parole, probation, and suspended sentences. �£ ilje Most Beautiful Day 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 Hiilnder Phone 945-9554 Hastings �The Maple Valley News, Nashville, Tuesday, November 3. 1981 — Poge 14 Rep. Nash co-sponsors bill to alter welfare program LANSING Legislation that would significantly alter the present general assistance welfare program administered by the Department of Social Services has been co-sponsored by Fifty-sixth District State Representative Ernest Nash (R-Di mondale). The bill, called the General Assistance Codification Bill, would tighten current eligibility requirements, strengthen employment incentives for recipients, and require adult education participation or vocational training for each recipient. In addition, the changes would be statutes of law and therefore exempt from any policy changes or legislative manueverings. “The present general assistance program needs to H.C. PELFREY DIGGING lives with parents, unless they receive social security benefits, or any applicant who refuses a job offer, unless there is “good cause” to refuse the job. The bill defines “good cause” to include family illness, discriminatory employer practices, unavailability of child care, oisif the pay is below minimum wage. Also, if the job offer is at a site currently involved in a labor dispute, the recipient could receive benefits until hired Girl Scout news — FREE ESTIMATES — Junior Troop No. 313 will meet Wednesday at 3:30 at the Congregational Church. One meeting has been held already with six girls. The leader is Linda Jones. Because its been hard to find a weekly co-leader, to begin, the troop will be kept small and those girls who have Basements Dump Tracking Hook Ups Septic Installation Drywells and Drainfields be updated and reviewed if it is going to continue to be effective,” Nash explained. “The impact of inflation, coupled with an increased caseload, could crush the current program, We need to remove the able-bodied recipient from G.A. so that we can care for the indigent who cannot fend for him­ self.” New eligibility requirements include U.S. citizenship and would disqualify any applicant who Ph.(616)758-3703 2900 E. Cloverdale Rd. Hastings, Michigan been registered scouts before will have first opportunity. Any girl may still come and register this week, bring the $3.00 fee as this must be sent in this week. There are consent forms in the office at school, you will also need one of these. after the dispute is settled. If more than one recipient lives in the same place, shelter and utility costs would be pro-rated among those recipients living there. No shelter or utility costs will be paid by the general assistance program if a recipient lives with non­ recipients. To guard against welfare migration from other states to Michigan, the bill requires a six-month Michigan residency criterion. “This program was originally designed for Michigan’s poorest and least fortunate citizens,” said Nash. “We must pull in the reins now, so we can con­ tinue to carry on that practice.” EATON COUNTY FARM AND HOME CALENDAR Thursday,.November 5 - 7:30 p.m. “New Member Tea”, sponsored by Extension Study Groups, Cooperative Extension Office, 126 N. Bostwick, Charlotte. Thursday, November 5 - 7:30 p.m. 4-H Horse Bowl, Kardel Hall, Charlotte Fairgrounds. November 6-7 - Horse Judging Roundup, Kellogg Center Livestock Pavilion, MSU. Saturday, Nov. 7 - 10-12 noon, 4-H Shooting Sports Meet, Bellevue Conservation Club. Monday, November 9 - 7 p.m. 4-H Small Animal Association Annual Meeting, Kardel Hall, Charlotte Fairgrounds. Tuesday, November 10 - 1:30 - 3:30 p.m. or 7:30 -9:30 p.m. New 4-H Leader Orientation, Cooperative Extension Office, 126 N. Bostwick, Charlotte. Thursday, November 12 - 7:30 p.m. 4-H Horse Develop­ mental Committee Meeting, Kardel Hall, Charlotte Fairgrounds. Saturday, November 14 -1-5 p.m. Eaton County 4-H Clown Clpb Workshop, 4-H Building, Charlotte Fairgrounds. Wednesday, November 18 - 9-11:30 a.m. “Gourmet Savings in the Kitchen” (Reservations required) First Baptist Church, across from Charlotte Fairgrounds. Friday, November 20 - 9:30-12:30 a.m. “Tailoring Made Easy by Nancy Zieman” (Reservations. required)- 4-H Building, Charlotte fairgrounds. “Cooperative Extension Service programs are open to all withoutregard to race, color, national origin or sex.” BARRY COUNTY EXTENSION SERVICE CALENDAR of EVENTS QUALITY PARTS AND SERVICES SPECIALS THRU SATURDAY FRONT END * ALIGNMENT FOR MANYU.S. CARS, 13.88 7-day Sale 4-ply Whitewalls Our Reg. 37.76 — A78x13 24.97 Plus F.E.T. 1.58 Each G78xl4 48.76 G78x15 49.76 H78x14 50.76 H78X15 51.76 178x15 55.76 35.97 35.97 37.97 37.97 39.97 e KM78 “Our Best” Bias-ply Tire 2.28 2.36 All Tires Plus F.E.T. Ea. Mounting Included e No Trade-In Required 2.52 2.57 2.84 Front End Alignment... 13.88 For Many Cars On Sale Thru Nov. 28 Save 29% SERVICES INCLUDE: 1. Install front disc brake pads and brake lin­ ings on rear wheels 2. Resurface drums and true rotors 3. Inspect front calipers 4. Rebuild rear wheel cylinders, if possible; replace, if necessary, at additional parts cost per wheel cylinder 5. Repack Inner and outer bearings 6. Inspect master cylinder 7. Replace front grease seals 8. Refill hydraulic system With Exchange Our Reg. 48.88 12.88 Shocks Installed For many U.S. and im­ port cars. » Offer Good Nov. 8-10,1981 - 33.88 36-month Battery Top, side terminal. Many cars. It. trucks. Offer Good Nov. 8-10, 1981 Additional parts and services, which may be needed, are at extra cost. Sale Price 88.00 Dlsc/Drum Brakes Combination spe­ cial for many U.S. cars. November 3-4 - Entomology Workshop, begin 10 a.m., end 4 p.m., Room 331 Union Building, MSU, East Lansing. November 4 - Land Application of Manure from Storage, Field Demonstration 10 a.m. - 4 p.m., Thumb area. November 5 - 4-H Expansion and Review Committee meeting, 7:30 p.m., Extension offfice, Hastings. November 6-7 - Horse Judging Roundup, Kellogg Center Livestock Pavilion, MSU, East Lansing. November 6 - MAEH Christmas Bazaar, 9 a.m. - 7 p.m., Community Building, Hastings. November 7 - Dawson - Good Club Calf Sale, 1 p.m., Fred Good Farm, Route 2, Charlotte. November 7 - Barry County Holstein Association Annual Dance, 9 p.m. -1 a.m., Community Building, Hastings. November 12 - Michigan Poultry Business Management Workshop, 9 a.m., 107 Kellogg Center, MSU, East Lansing. November 11-12 - Michigan Pesticide Fall Conference, Hilton Irin, Lansing. November 13-15 - Drip Irrigation Short Course, Kellogg Center, MSU, East Lansing. November 16 - DHIA Committee meeting, location undetermined. November 16 - 4-H Dairy Developmental .Committee meeting, 8 p.m., Extension office, Hastings. November 16-20 Michigan Agriculture Leadership Program, Kellogg Center, MSU, East Lansing. November 20-22 r Annual Conference of Michigan 4-H Adult Horse Leaders, Kettunen Center, Tustin, MI. November 22-24 - On-Farm Computer Use Conference and Trade Show, Stewart Center, Purdue University, West Lafayette, IN. November 27-28 - Michigan Shepherds Weekend, Kellogg Center - Livestock Pavilion, MSU, East Lansing. November 28 - Michigan Bred Ewe Sale, 8:30 a.m., Livestock Pavilion, MSU, East Lansing. November 28-29 - Taxation of Farm Partnerships, Kellogg Center, MSU, East Lansing. EWING WELL DRILLING Your dependable drillers in baton & Barry Counties 4.8 K mart­ Spark Plug Cleaner Connects to 12-volt battery. Includes gap gauge. Great for home car care. Offer Good Nov. 8-10. 1981 WATER WELL DRILLING and PUMP SERVICE OFFERING COMPLETE... RESIDENTIAL — COMMERCIAL & FARM (We service submersible pumps) GRAVEL WELLS A SPECIALTY 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 �The Maple Valley News, Nashville, Tuesday, November 3, 1981 > &K K mart* ADVERTISED MERCHANDISE POLICY Open Daily 9-9 Sundays 11-6 The Saving Place «S: «S^: ^<w?KS <?KS bbSSNNS* »S& , PRICEBREAKERS COUPON * * tj . | | | MasterCard Misses* Sizes Levis Our Reg. 1.27 s 880 . s5 J Limit 6 With Coupon Men’s Crew Socks Orlon® acrylic with stretch nylon. IQ13. I b1 > | k 16 RR 3 "•*btj tss. 1 Our firm m tent ton is to have every adver­ tised item in stock on our shelves. II an advertised item is not available for pur­ chase due to any unforeseen* reason, K mart will issue a Rain Check on request for the merchandise (one item or reasonable family quantity) to be purchased at the sale price whenever available or will sell you a comparable quality item at a comparable reduction in price. 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Offer Good Nov. 8-10,1981 7.97 Our Reg. 10.97 4-pc. Pyrex® Bowl Set Safe for microwave and conventional ovens. Gift boxed. COUPON 333 ic. ' Children's l*iyiRw 33 Reg. 4.48 With Coupon s Reg. 1.17 Bathroom Tissue 4 Roll Pkg.’ Coupon Good Nov. 8*10,1981 With electronic flash, viewfin­ der, strobe, f.2 lens, case. Extra charge if made from color slide or print photo. Hat & Mitten Set Northern nORIHCRN 73.88 Save! • Chinon® 35mm Camera [^FiLM DEVELOPING SPECIALS m With Coupon 5 Offer Good Nov. 8-10, 1981 2V2 Of. Offer Good Nov. 8-10, 1981 1RR6R* SALE PRICE Assorted Colors & Sayings iya Pt. 22 LONG R|FLE With Coupon g.QO 1% ot EDERAL H3 Reg. 5.38 Reg. 7.38 CORNING WARG g j^. Men's Novelty Sweat Shirts Offer Good Nov. 8-10,1981 21 «97 a Coupon Good Nov. 8*10,1981 COUPON *T 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3.00 Coupon Good Nov. 8-10,1981 1658 Lansing Road, Charlotte 6.96 Christmas Photo Cards 25 cards with envelopes, Made from your favorite color negative. Copyright i?at twKmgrr'c^qtign Offer Good Nov- 8~10'1981 Phone 543-0733 �The Maple Valley News. Nashville, Tuesday, November 3. 1981 — Page 16 A BARRELFUL OF VALUES Johnny's! V 517-726-0640 160 S. Main, Vermontville spaRran stones PRICES EFFECTIVE THRU NOV. 7 QUANTITY RIGHTS RESERVED. IT'S NSW! SPARTAN USDA CHOICE BEEF BONELESS HAM ROUND WHOLE OR PORTION THORNAPPLE VALLEY Sliced Bacon COUNTRY LANS A£ A ICE CREAM 1 LB. PKG. USDA CHOICE VANILLA OR NEOPOLITAN BONELESS BEEF CUBE, OR SIRLOIN TIP CHOICE ROAST SIRLOIN TIP ul$ SteaiCS USDA FRESH FROZEN TURKEY DRUMSTICKS LAUNDRY DETERGENT CHEER Mac. & Cheese Dinner SHORTENING 49 OZ. WT. YELLOW ONIONS BAG 69* BANANAS $VOO 4 LB. ■ AKHR AFl-TI J 7 7UZO.ZO Z.Z 3/9l PANTRY GEM 42 OZ. WT. HOME GEM-HEAVY DUTY ALUMINUM FOIL 18x25 ROLL GLAD TRASH BAGS 89 LARGE NESTLES MORSELS 12 OZ. COUNT WT. PILLSBURY HUNGRY JACK COMPLETE DELICIOUS FLORIDA loie.ao TANGELOS 100 SIZE ia/*l PANCAKE MIX 32 OZ. WT. LIPTON (25C OFF LABEL) TEA BAGS JOY 100 COUNT BOX SLITER 8 PAK LIQUID DETERGENT 99e LIMIT 1 W/J5.00 OR MORE PURCHASE COUPON EXPIRES NOV. 7. 1981. 7-UP (REGULAR, DIET) | SOUIRT, VERNORS COUNTRY FRESH I " TOTINO’S FROZEN ^91■•••Bia PARTY. CHEESE. PEPPERONI. CANADIAN BACON. SAUSAGE 16 OZ. COTTAGE CHEESE DEPOSIT 99c WITH COUPON 59c LIMIT ONE-EXTRAS 79c LIMIT 1 W/ $10.00OR MORE PURCHASE COUPON EXPIRES NOV. 7, 1981 SHAFERS >///mini ifturn FOLGERS FLAKED COFFEE >.oz 39 LIMIT 1 W $10.00 OR MORE PURCHASE COUPON EXPIRES NOV 7. 1981 i � https://barrycountyhistoryportal.org/files/original/21/795/MapleValleyNews_1981-11-10.pdf c8413540ca46fdf3028a44b8b1dba057 PDF Text Text Hastings Public Library - Bulk rai* •< i o. Church Hastings, 49058 PAID O.S, POSTAG Ba itings, Michigan 49058 i PERMIT NO. r 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. 110 - No. 23 — Tuesday. November 10. 1981 Wednesday is "Veterans Day Veterans Day 1981 marks the fourth anniversary of the return of the observance to November 11 and the tradition of honoring the unknown soldier at Arlington on the 11th hour of the 11th day of the 11th month. From 1971 to 1975, Veterans Day was observed on the fourth Monday in October in compliance with a 1968 law that changed most national holidays to Mon­ days. In 1975, Congress responded to public feeling that the November 11 date was too significant to abondon. Effective 1978, and on the sixtieth anniversary of the World War I armistice, a law was passed returning the holiday Lq November 11. " With the return of the observance to the armistice date of that “war to end all wars,” this year’s observance is an occasion to pay tribute to the 1,081,00(1 Americans who have died in the defense of their country in all American wars since 1776 and to more than 30 million former servicemen who served during both war and peace. More than half of the meh and women who have worn their country’s uniform in wartime are still alive. Of a total of 38,924,000 war par­ ticipants — going back to the earliest days of the nation25,789,000 war veterans are still living. By far the most costly of America’s wars was its Civil War. That conflict saw 364,000 deaths in the Union army and an estimated 133,821 Confederate deaths. (Authoritative statistics are not available for the Southern casualties.) In contrast, 290,000 Americans fought in the Revolution, and 4,000 died in service. Out of 2$J7,OOO American participants in the War of 1812, 2,000 lost their lives in service. During the Mexican War only 79,000 Americans were in uniform, yet 13,000 died in service. . In the Spanish-American War, 11,000 of the 392,000 U.S. participants died in service. A total of 4,744,000 an­ swered the country’s call to arm the World War I, and 116,000 died. World War II saw the greatest number of Americans ever in uniform — 16,535,000 men and women. There were 406,000 deaths in service during that conflict. During ' the Korean fighting, 6,807,000 saw service, and when it was over in 1955, 55,000 had died. A total of 9,834,000 Americans were in service during Vietnam Era fighting. Of that number, 47,000 deaths were due to action of hostile forces. Maple Valley voters approve transportation millage Voters in the Maple Valley School District approved a 1.4 mill tax increase for transjxjrtation by a vote of 674-642 at a special election November 3. Approval of the millage enables the school district to continue the transportation program comparable to the program in operation since the opening of school, of­ ficials said. The additional funds provided by the millage will be used to help offset the loss in state aid dollars, and all funds will be spent in the area of transportation. The school board also will be considerating purchasing new busses or a more ex­ tensive refurbishing program for older buses. The 1.4 mills were approved for one year. A breakdown of last week’s vote shows voters in the Nashville voting precinct defeating the millage by a vote of 403 against and 360 in favor of the tax hike. Ver­ montville voters approved the proposal by a vote of 314­ 239. - If the millage had been defeated, the board of education had said that the current transportation program would have been reduced by discontinuing shuttle trips which transfer students between the two elementary buildings in Nashville; making students walk up to a mile to general bus pick-up points; and making students walk to school if they lived within a mile. Supt. Carroll Wolff said, “The board members and school administrators thank the voters for approving the millage. We 'would also like to offer a special thank you to the members of the ‘walk or ride committee’ who -worked for the promotion of a successful millage elec­ tion.” Nashville man dies in farm accident, Tuesday This year as in times past, America will pause in silent memorial upon the anniversary date of an armistice concluded for the cessation of hostilities and the end of that war which was to be called World War I. Formerly known as Armistice Day, this day of November 11th is now known as Veterans Day and, it has become the occasion for a special tribute to all those valiant fighting service men and women who endured, suffered and died for our country in that conflict. We should like to take this opportunity to remind all of this tribute to these fine Americans and to suggest that this is also a fitting time for a rededication of thoughts, ideas and deeds as individuals and as a nation, for the continuance of the pursuit of peace among men and between nations. NOVEMBER 11th IS VETERANS DAY Services were held Thursday at Vermontville Bible Church for William R. Swift, 51, of 4359 Swift Road, Nashville, who died Tuesday following an accident at his farm. According to police reports, Swift was found pinned beneath a 35 ft. portable grain elevator by his wife, Dorothy, at about 6:20 p.m. Using a tractor with a front-end loader she attempted to raise the equipment off her husband while Nashville firefighter Wesley Erwin pulled Swift free. He was taken to Pennock Hospital by Nashville am­ bulance, and was pronounced dead shortly after arrival. Erwin, a neighbor, rushed to the Swift farm when Mrs. Swift summoned help from the Nashville Fire Dept. He is a volunteer firefighter. The incident occurred when Swift was attempting to dismantle the elevator from a metal grain-holding bin at his farm, police said. He apparently climbed onto the 1,500 lb. elevator and was pinned beneath it when the unit collapsed. The son of the late Mr. and Mrs. Sherman Swift of Nash­ ville, William was born February 26,1930, and was a lifelong local resident and farmer. He was a member of the Vermontville Bible Church and the Beigh Farm Bureau. Surviving in addition to his wife, the former Dorothy Decker, are sons Clayton of Longview, Texas, and Kalen of Marietta, Pa; a daughter, Mrs. Karen Byington of Vermontville; one grand­ child, and four sisters: Mrs. Clifton (Arloa) Baxter and Mrs. Gerald (Alberta Gardner, both of Nashville; Mrs. Hubert (Marguerite) Dennis of Vermontville; and Mrs. Marshall (Barbara) Greenleaf of Hastings. Arrangements were by Vogt Funeral Home, Nash­ ville. Still time for Vermontville residents to get trees from Lions The Vermontville Lions Club is still taking orders from village residents who want to have a new maple tree planted on their property. The local Lions Club has taken on the project of un­ derwriting, the cost of a planting program to in­ crease the town’s sugar maple trees. Many of the maples that have died or been cut have not been replaced and the club wants to help make replacement a reasonalbe expense. Normally a tree costs about $110 from a com­ mercial nursery, but the trees will be available for $15 each through the club. Residents are limited to one tree per year through the continued page 6 — �The Maple Valley News, Nashville, Tuesday, November 10, 1981 — Page 2 Nashville Ne The Maple Valley com­ munity was shocked and saddened Tuesday by the untimely death of Bill Swift, 51, in an accident at his farm on Swift Road, southwest of Nashville. He was pinned beneath a grain elevator he was attempting to dismantle. The accident was discovered about 6:20 p.m. by his wife, Dorothy. Local firefighters assisted her in the rescue attempt. Bill was a lifelong area resident and a well-known local farmer, and will be missed by his community. Sincere condolences are extended to the family in their loss. Crystal-like acrylic art items called “Lasting Im­ pressions” are being sold by students of the Nashville Christian Academy. All designs are made of durable acrylic and have the brilliance and clarity of fine cr'ytal. All charmingly boxed for gift-giving, the “Lasting Impressions” items offer timeless beauty and years of treasured en­ joyment. Students will commence taking orders on November 11, and delivery will be about ten days later. Payment can be made at that time. -All proceeds of the sales event will, go to the Nashville Christian Academy, but as an in­ centive to the youngsters, the supplier has arranged to provide special prizes for the top salespersons. The first, place winner of the sales contest will receive $15. Second prize is $10. Names 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. a.m. p.m. of students who sell at least five products will be entered in a drawing in which four winners will each receive a Prices of the $5 award. Impressions” “Lasting selections range from$2.50 to $15. For further details contact any NCA student or Mrs. Rosalee Gibbs, 852­ 1903. Two ladies tied for the title of top weekly weight loss winner when God’s No­ Munch Bunch met Monday for their weigh-in at the Nashville Baptist Church. They were Bonnie Roush of Nashville and Judy Oles of Charlotte. Each has dropped five pounds in one week. In addition, Bonnie also reached her goal weight at Monday’s weigh-in. “Speaking Frankly About Sex” is the title of a film to be shown at 7 p.m. Sunday, November 15, at the Nash­ ville Baptist Church, as the sixth in a 8-weeks series of movie on marriage enrichment. The PFC Ladies Missionary group of the Nashville Baptist Church will sponsor a progressive supper for women of the church on Tuesday evening, November 10. George Schafer of Nash­ ville has been hospitalized the past several weeks at Blodgett Hospital in Grand Rapids to undergo treat­ ments. At this writing, he was expected home in a week or so. He will remian at home one month, then return to the hospital for additional tr are sure he would enjoy hearing from his Nashville friends. He is in Room 30 on Floor 3-D. The address is: 1840 Wealthy S. E. Grand Rapids, 49506. The Education committee of the Nashville United Methodist Church will meet at 7 p.m. Tuesday, November 10, at the church Golden Agers of the Nashville United Methodist Church will hold a noon potluck dinner at the Community House on Friday, November 13. Mrs.' Doris Marshall of Nashville recently returned1 from a 2-week trip to Lexington, Kentucky, where she visited her grand­ daughter and husband, Debbie and James Pasco. Mrs. and Mrs. Earl Pennock of rural Nashville were recent Sunday dinner guests of John and Lois Lane of Battle Creek. Mrs. Petie Latta of Battle Creek was honored with a recent birthday dinner at Chi-Chi restaurant in Grand Rdpids. In the party with Mrs. Latta were Sherry Gould; Gloria Johncock; Susan Corkwell; Debbie Morawski; and Barb Shaw, all of Nashville. Wednesday evening, Mr. and Mrs. Donald Hinckley entertained for dinner Mrs. Ona Hinckley, Mr. and Mrs. Ray Hinckley, and Mrs. Petie Latta, all local, in honor of the latter’s recent birthday. Mr. and Mrs. Rick (Cathy) Vessecchia of Nashville and Mr. and Mrs. Larry (Nancy) Trask of Vermontville were among the audience that crowded Jenison Field House in East Lansing last Wednesday evening for a performance by country music stars Kenny Rogers arid Dottie West. The show was a benefit to combat world hunger. Mr; and Mrs. Clarence (Margaret) Reid of Nash­ ville attended a surprise birthday party held on Halloween at the Con­ servation Club in Bellevue for Mrs. Reid’s sister, Mrs. Kenneth (Alice) Vosburg of Lexington, Kentucky. The Vosburgs are here for a visit with friends and relatives. Also attending xfrom Nash­ ville were Jerry Reid and daughter Samantha. Old-fashioned attire will be worn by the congregation of the Nashville United Methodist Church on Sun- VERMONTVILLE BIBLE CHURCH UNITED METHODIST CHURCH North State, Nashville ^aoceoor CHURCH OF THE NAZAREHL 301'Fuller St., Nashville Sunday School. 9:45 a.m. Sunday School .. TO a.m. Sunday: Sunday: A.M. Worshipl 1:00 a.m.A.M. Worship ..11 a.m. P.M. Worship. 6:00 p.m. P.M. Worship ... 7 p.m. Wednesday Bible Study & Wednesday Evening Prayer Meeting .. 7 p.m.Worship............... 7 p.m. REV. RICHARD WADSWORTH UNITED METHODIST CHUKUii Blodgett Hospital in Grand Rapids last Thursday with respiratory problems. We are sure she would enjoy hearing from her many Nashville friends. The ad­ dress there is: 1840 Wealty S.E., Grand Rapids, 49506. Beautiful hand-designed gift certificates for the Nashville cookbook to be published by the local Friends of the Library are now available at Putnam Public Library, just in time for Christmas giving. The book, to contain recipes of contributors in the com* munity, is expected to roll off the presses next spring, and will sell for $3.50 per copy or $10 for three copies. The cookbook project is a fund­ raiser for the local FOL. Mrs. Marguerite Burdick, Mrs. Artha Shaw, and Mrs. Clara Spoelstra, all of Nash­ ville, took Mrs. Velma Schafer, local, to Grand Rapids last Wednesday to visit her husband, George, who is confined at Blodgett Hospital there. Later, the ladies enjoyed lunch and shopping at Woodland Mall. Mr. and Mrs. Ted Spoelstra of Nashville en­ tertained at a Halloween afternoon luncheon with cake and ice cream, in honor of the October 30th birthdays of Mr. Spoelstra and Michael Skedgell, age 2. Present were Mr. and Mrs. George Skedgell arid family; Mr. and Mrs. Warren Burdick; Ted Spoelstra III; Miss Continued on next page— Maple Valley Athletic Boosters BINGO MAPLE VALLEY HIGH SCHOOL CAFETERIA THURSDAYS... 7:00 p.m. Early Birds ... 6:30 p.m. S&S Wrecker Service DIVISION OF HASTINGS WRECKER J Sg u> 106 S. Main O (FARGO GAS STATION) 3 NASHVILLE, MICHIGAN 852-1802 If No Answer... £ £ 3 945-2909 24-HOUR SERVICE CLIP & SAVE maplegrove BIBLE CHURCH FIRST CONGREGATIONAL 8593 Cloverdale Road ('/a mile East of M-66, 5 miles south of Nashville) South Main, Vermontville CHURCH 110 S. Main, Vermontville Sunday School .. 10a.m. A.M. Service ...11 a.m. P.M. Service ...... 7 p.m. PEACE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH OF BARRYVILLE EASTOR PAUL L. BOGER Church School. 9:45 a.rr Church Worship. 11 a.m (Nursery Care Available) Fellowship Time After Worship. 6043 Scott Rd. (M-79) REV. DAVE SCHREUDER -<©o©pcec©©©coDe<- Sun. A.M. Worship .9:15 Sunday School..... 10:15 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 Sunday School ..10 Morning Worship 1.1 Evening Service .. 7 Wednesday; Prayer Meeting 7:30 REV. LEONARD PUTNAM REV. J. G. BOOMER were Sunday dinner guests of-his mother, Mrs. Bertha Becker of Nashville. Twelve ladies from the WSCS of the Peace Untied Methodist Church at Barryville met Tuesday evening at the home of Mrs. Vern Hawblitz, of Nashville. Wednesday callers at the home of Rev. and Mrs. E. F. Rhoades were Dale and Bernice Conklin of Bristol Lake. A Tuesday visitor was Mrs. Ruth Ann King of rural Bellevue. Mrs. Caroline Jones of Nashville enjoyed a1 recent week-long visit with her son and family, Mr. and Mrs. Robert Jones of near Battle Creek. Caroline also enjoyed the company of her grand­ daughter, Mrs. Debbie Martins and daughter Melissa. Parking along Nashville’s North Main Street was at a premium last Thursday, opening day of Helen Huwe’s gigantic semi-annual rummage sale in the old Nazarene Church quarters. The neatly arranged displays and wide selections of merchandise at Helen’s sales have made the event a popular attraction for bargain-hunters and collectors from near and far1. The many hours Helen devotes to preparing for each sale is obvious to the dedicated browsers and buyers who faithfully flock to the event each time it is staged. The Barry County Chapter of the WCTU will meet for a noon dinner, on Tuesday, November 17, at the home of Mrs. Carl Tobias of Nash­ ville. Anyone is welcome to attend. Mrs. Gloria Johncock of Nashville was admitted to Adult Sunday School ... 10:30 a.m. Church Service.. T1 a.m. 250 N. Main, Vermontville A.M. Worship. 9:45 a.m, Sunday School . ..11 a.m. p.m.Youth Fellowship Sunday .......... 6 p.m. Bible Study Thur.. 8 p.m. 219 Washington St., Nashville November 15, to highlight the observance of Committment Day. On that day, members of the congregation will estimate what they desire to give for the work of the church in 1982. The Council on Ministries of the Nashville United Methodist Church will meet at 7 p.m. Tuesday, November 17, at the church, to be followed by an 8 p.m. meeting of of the the Administrative Board. Eldon and Wilma Day "of Nashville will host ah 8 p.m. Wednesday, November 18, meeting of the Builders Class of the Nashville United Methodist Church. Congratulations to Robert and Yung-Mi Snow of Hastings on the birth of a daughter, November 2, at Pennock Hospital. The new arrival has been named Samantha Maria and is welcomed home by a sister Susan, 11, and brother An­ thony, 6. The new baby weighed 6 lbs. 2>/z ozs. Proud paternal grandparents are Homer and Tecla Snow of Nashville. Also local is the great-grandmother Mrs. Christian Snow Van Horn. Mr. and Mrs. Homer Snow of Nashville enjoyed an Antique Lock-show held last weekend at Indianapolis, Indiana, and while there toured the Indy-500 Speedway and Hall of Fame. En route home, they stopped at South Bend to visit their s6ns: Randy. Snow and Mr. and Mrs. Larry Snow and son, Andy. The lock show was sponsored by the In­ diana Antique Lock Collectors, in conjunction with the lock museum that is located at New Britain, Connecticut. An interesting strike against world hunger is being waged with a 30-hour planned famine to be held November 20 by youths of the Nashville Baptist Church. The fast will give the participants a change to experience and understand hunger, while also raising several hundred dollars to help hungry people through World Vision International, an interdenominational Christian humanitarian agency. Complete details on the planned famine appear elsewhere in this issue of the .News. Mr. and Mrs. Dale Doty and granddaughter, Christian Doty, of Charlotte AREA CHURCH SCHEDULES PASTOR RANDY REED TRINITY GOSPEL CHURCH By Susan Hinckley a.m. a.m. p.m. p.m. ’ PASTOR LESTER DeGROOT Assistant...Don Roscoe REV. MOLLY TURNER Sunday Mass .9:30 a.m. Holy Day Masses celebrated at 7:00 p.m. the evening before REV. ROBERT CONSANJ, ASSEMBLY OF GOD CHURCH 803 Reed St., Nashvill e 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 PASTOR MARVIN POTTER THE SOUTH KALAMO PENTECOSTAL CHURCH Comer 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... Soecial P raver for vour needs �The Maple Valley News, Nashville. Tuesday, November 10, 1981__Page 3 Nashville News continued from column 2 Maple Valley Co-op Nursery sponsors fund raising project <Si & <fVSLi QS .%Sis> SSW Wi, I kkA A Si isyS J **£ s£ ss ss ?S*» «»** i,« , « Si s ts MJ s ss 5$ s **^h'sABfr I .*W <4e* !^Wt ‘**i S SJ *> W W ’*•«' « * aaas uP'w Sifl «* !« tt« Wen Jn*d« Siii “***!».».tkZ Js’’’ **h Js h !S s* ***» *< *•< <0^ <0 N Nta,;, **Mi«a r>J ffli \a- i W'S ®Vlu hjH.h itoiifc ratWH 106S.Main ■ yHGOG« । M,N0i 5J-® IfNoM945-2905 j The school year is in full swing at the Maple Valley Co-op Nursery on Washington St., Nashville. The days are busy with sessions of pre-school children attending morning and afternoon classes. To help support the school, the parents are holding a drawing during the month of November. Parents will have tickets for a $1 donation for chances to win a variety of prizes. Prizes include five gift certificates of $10 each at the Nashville Mobile Pop Shop, two gift certificates of $50 each at Carls Super Market; and one 5 lb canned ham. The proceeds of the drawing will help fund the Maple Valley Co-op Nursery for the coming year. Tickets will be available during the month of November, from Nursery school parents, and daily at the Nashville Mobil Pop Shop and Mace’s Pharmacy. Several weekends, tickets will be available at Carl’s Market. The Nursery School wishes to thank these merchants for their donations and cooperation in helping with the fund raising project. The drawing will be held at 1 p.m. December 5 at Carl’s. police. The Nashville cruiser was driven 2,188 miles in October and used 213 gallons of gasoline. Thre new lamp post decorations will complete Nashville’s Christmas street decor this year, thanks to the local Chamber of Commerce and a concerted community effort. Public donations nearly covered the total amount of the three new decorations, with Carl’s Market contributing the balance of funds needed. The A drawing planned for this month will benefit the Maple Valley Cooperative Nursery. Shown here are a group of students. (photo supplied) New Extension groups forming in Eaton County New Extension Study Groups are forming in Eaton County. The “Master Canners” expect to beocme an Ex­ tension Group at a January meeting, according to Jenny Bohms, Charlotte. They will pursue their interests in food preservation and will be sharing their knowledge with others. There’s a nucleus group in the Potterville area who are meeting soon to establish a group there. Interested persons may call Virginia Marke, 645-2131. 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Mrs. Ted Spoelstra; their Included in the list were son, Ted, III, and Dawn seven larcenies; 3 malicious Brush, all of Nashville. At destructions of property; one Ardmore they visited bad check; two breaking and Russell and Diane enterings; one auto theft and (Spoelstra) Nisse; Miss Sue one open door. The local Spoelstra; and Thomas police made three arrests in “Tad” Davis, all former October; issued three traffic local residents. The young citations and five parking men are employed by an oil tickets. The Nashville of­ exploration firm now ficers assisted the Barry working in Oklahoma after County Sheriff’s Dept, twice in October and gave one several months in Texas. The Nashville Police Dept, assist to the Vermontville handled 66 complaints in Cont. col. 5 this page — program helps available. Others interested in joining an existing Extension Study Group (there are 12) or forming a new one, are in­ vited to call Claudia Brown, 663-4678, Extension Homemakers Council President. names of donors were listed in a special display during Nashville’s Christmas in July celebration last sum­ mer. The Nashville Chamber of Commerce will meet at 8 a.m. Thursday morning, November 12, in the con­ ference room at SNB Bank and Trust. Members are urged to attend. FOUR CONVENIENT LOCATIONS TO SERVE YOU HOME OFFICE - CHARLOTTE. MICHIGAN Nashville, Michigan ■ Eaton Rapids, Michigan ■ Olivet, Michigan �The Maple Valley News, Nashville, Tuesday, November 10. 1981 — Page 4 Nashville's first Armistice Day retold those individuals and others who may have missed that initial story, we are happy to present this timely “rerun.”) November 11, 1918. The real Kaiser Wilhelm II had, by that time, fled to exile in neutral Netherlands, but shortly after noon that day old “Kaiser Bill” was being (Author’s note: Two years ago when this account of Nashville’s first Armistice Day celebration was published, there was con­ siderable response from readers who had first-hand recollections of the event at which the local community marked the end of World War I. For the pleasure of "The Yanks are coming" was the byword of "doughboys" as well as the folks back home, when American entered the way in 1917. Several local boys were serving when the American Expeditionary Forces landed in France that year. All men between 21 and 30 had to register for the draft under a newly-enacted selective service system. Two Nashville soldiers shown in a Chicago photo are Clarence "Cliney" Mater, left, and Jesse Guy. dragged through the streets of Nashville behind a dashing white stallion. An effigy of the deposed German monarch brought laughter and lasting memories to many who witnessed an impromptu parage staged by joyous local citizens. The celebrants had learned early that morning that the first World War had ended. The armistice had been singed at 5 a.m. Paris time, aboard a railroad car in France; fighting came to an end six hours later, shortly after dawn in Nashville. “The world war ended at 6 o’clock this morning, Washington time (5 o’clock central time) with red revolution in Germany and with William Hohenzollern, former emperor, a fugitive from his native land,” an­ nounced the Grand Rapids Press in the November 11, 1918, last edition. At 4 o’clock that Monday morning, the Grand Rapids Press Newsboy Band had assembled in front of the Gold Star memorial at Fulton Park and played “The Star Spangled Banner” as the first extras an­ nouncing the signing of the peace armistice appeared on the streets. “We got word here (of the armistice) quite early in the day,” recalls Leslie Adams of Barryville Road, Nashville. Chiming church bells and the shrill of factory and fire whistles heralded the good news. Nashville’s “Central” swithboard of the Citizens Telephone Company passed the word to phone sub­ scribers. “Back in those days news did not travel very fast,” recalls Wayne Fuller, a Nashville native now of Toledo. “When anything big happened, the telephone HAIR AND YOU-BEAUTIFUL HAIR AND YOU fWto Needs Professional HairCare? NANCY’S BEAUTY SHOP 157 S. Main Street - Vermontville PHONE 726-0330? ... EVERYONE DOES! 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Aided by Art Pennock, he quickly fashioned a head and body with gunnysacks and straw, attached stuffed trousers to the burlap torso, and tied shoes onto the pant legs. A hat was placed atop the “emperor’s head, but something was missing. “Kaiser Bill, as he was called, always had a great big black mustache,” explains Adams. “So we pulled hair from the tail of Ralph’s black horse to make a mustache for the dummy.” Next came the trip from Pennock’s farm into Nashville. Although it served a dual purpose, that journey must have been quite a sight. “Ralph had renteda buzz saw rig from Elmer Hanes in Nashville,” noted Adams. “I was to return the rig to him after dinner, since w we had finished cutting wood.. Art took the dummy along to town in his car, left it at his parent’s home on Francis Street, and let the parade organizers know I was on my way.” In the meantime, Adams Your Professional HairCare Expert Can do it Beautifully! HAIR AND YOU - BEAUTIFUL HAIR AND YOU (Photo loaned, courtesy Leslie Adams) had harnessed a team to the wagon loaded with Hanes’ buzzing rig, hitches a buggy behind the wagon, and tied his white saddle horse, “Walter,” to the rear. This strange procession wended its way into Nashville, terminating at the Pennock residence, where the team was stabled in a barn. Now it was time to bring “Kaiser Bill” on the scene. “I tied a knot in Walter’s tail to hitch a rope around the dummy,” continued Adams. “We wanted to tie the rope about the Kaiser’s neck, but it kept pulling his head off, so we tied it around his waist.” With the effigy firmly secued to “Walter’s tail, Adams mouted his steed and flopped the “emperor” behind the saddle across the horse’s back. Headed north on Main Street, Adams was halted at the intersection of Railroad Street, which led to the train depot (now VFW Hall). The parade entourage had gathered there, awaiting the arrival of “Kaiser Bill.” “They handed me the American flag and told me I had to lead the parade,” remembers Adams, who promptly flopped flopped the deposed monarch to the ground.. Spectators lined Main Street. Rural folks had come into town when they heard the news of the ar- mistice, and the village had a gala holiday air. Few persons worked that day. “Kaiser Bill was dragged all the way up Main Street to the Washington in­ tersection,” said Adams. “There, I turned around to head southagainbutlost him along the way.” Nearby youngsters seized the opportunity to stomp and kick the dummy. Some “shot” him with toy guns. Wayne Fuller remembers that firing. “Someone had a miniature cannon and it was loaded with black powder,” he notes. “They shot the effigy with it and I can still see the smoke.” Kenneth A. Meade, a Nashville native now of Franklin, also recalls the part firearms played in the armistice celebration. “I bought my first and only shotgun on November 11, 1918, and used it to celebrate with,” remembers Meade. “We went around shooting it in the air.” While the real “Kaiser Bill” continued to live in comfortable exile for the next 20 years, Nashville’s version of the German leader did not fare so well. “When the kids were done with him, they took him to the Thomapple River and threw him in,” concluded Adams. “They drowned Kaiser Bill.” H & H FARM MARKET and BAKERY OPENING OUTLET IN NASHVILLE-MAIN ST. Full line of... BAKED GOODS Fresh Daily!! Subscribe to the STYLE OFTHE MONTH An impromptu parpde, staged the day an armistice ended the first World War, saw Germany's dposed monarch, "Kaiser Bill',, dragged in effigy down Nashville's Main Street. Leading the marchers was Leslie Adams astride his popular horse, "Walter," an unusually long-manned steed that was born almost totally black the year the war began but had turned white at its conclusion. The straw-stuffed "emperor," a creation of Adams and Arthur Pennock, fascinated youngsters who vented anger on the dummy (note boy at right with toy rifle). Only background structure still standing in this scene near the Washington Street intersection is early parsonage and sanctuary of Nazarene Church, left. HASTINGS BANNER Call 948-8051 WHOLESALE PRODUCE ... AVAILABLE! ! HOURS: Mon.-Sat. 6 am - 6 pm �The Maple Valley News, Nashville, Tuesday, November 10, 1981 — Page 5 African missionary work is upcoming topic in Nashville church “West and Central Africa like most of the Third World, is striving for national unity and a standard of living equivalent to the Western World” reports the Reverend Alton C. Smith, Assemblies of God missionary-educator in Lome, Togo. “Rising educational levels in West and Central Africa are pressing evangelical leaders to be better trained. The West Africa Advanced School ofTheology (W AAST) is designed To provide that training.” Mr and Mrsl Smith will be guest speakers Sunday , Nov. 15, at 7:00 p.m. at Nashville Assembly of dod, 735 Reed St., Nashville, the Reverend , Robert Taylor, pastor, has announced. i The program will focus on their missionary work in Africa. A feature of the program will be a mutimtMia presentation entitled, “Ukomah,” the life story of a WAAST graduate. The presentation will be narrated by the actual voice of Ukomah himself and will include authentic on-site shots in Africa of scenes of his life. Special gospel music will also be included in their program. Mr. Smith and his wife, Norma, left for Africa in 1977. Mr. Smith is the academic dean of WAAST. In this capacity, he was instrumental in the development and implementation of a Bachelor of Arts degree program at WAAST. He is technical advisor to the Association of Theological .Education, an accrediting agency serving Assemblies of God Theological Schools in Africa. He worked with the Accrediting Council for ’'*‘****1^ PP"W * tost mt Iktit ■ mdtd lot* la,, ffla i« iasHk. kPaad taisaur ■Iota's '[it'cni'iii several hundred families, and published an EatonCounty Directory of Adult Community Groups. Ross, has also promoted Michigan State University’s College Week Eor Women through an extensive scholarship program, and was active in Cooperative Extension’s International Training Program in Belize and Cost Rica. Mrs. Ross and her husband, Lee, will divide their time between Charlotte and Sarasota. A replacement Home Economist is expected to be named, according to Ex­ tension officials. ■mis small instrument is FOR. PERSONS WHO HAVE LOST THE USE OF THEIR LAR.YM. 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Wednesday, November 18 - 9-11:30 a.m. “Gourmet Savings in the Kitchen” (Reservations required) First Baptist Church, across from Charlotte Fairgrounds. Thursday, November 19 - 6:30 - 9:30 p.m. 4-H Family Roller Skating, Adams’ Skating Center, Charlotte. Thursday, November 19- 7:30 p.m. 4-H Dairy Banquet, 4-H Building, Charlotte Fairgrounds. Friday, November 20 - 9:30-12:30 a.m. “Tailoring Made Easy by Nancy Zieman” (Reservations required) 4-H Building, Charlotte fairgrounds. Monday, November 23 - 7:30 p.m. 4-H Personal Appearance Leaders Meeting, Cooperative Extension Office, 126 N. Bostwick, Charlotte. Tuesday, December 1 -7-9:30 p.m. Candy Workshop, Kardel Hall, Charlotte Fairgrounds. Reservations needed by November 25 (543-2310). “Cooperative Extension Service programs are open to all without regard to race, color, national origin or sex.’’ ktari MOp xats teate ginic tfijfikiallai UEf stteit i® (itei Mi Mi (i Ejsei imihiW* ( eh leak Lai WijWii Darlene is happy to introduce ... 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OF YOd/g. SERVICE, REPRESENTATIVE. HE OR SHE IS . READy TO HELP" FREE MANICURE with each PERM she , gives during the month of November. Karen Winegar I OPEN 9:00 A.M. MONDAY - SATURDAY t. "The Mirrors image" wihow iMiaae.. Hair Stylist for Men, Women S Children 111 N. Main, Nashville t QUESTIONS ABOUT YOUR PHONE SERVICE? Karen will give a... i IN 1915, Michigan hooked up to the. first cross-country Iona distance line and the -first DETROIT-TbSAN FRANCISCO call was mode, it took 30 minutes to set up the threeminute call and cost the Customer lb.70 ! MICHIGAN BELL. Tt?ri fritlfrn Zatl j aifttHEii' public school administrator and city councilman of Flint and has held various government posts in Michigan. Pastor Taylor invites the public to attend this special missions service. Some infenes-Hng infenes-H and helpful foots yCw may not know about your phone service. EATON COUNTY FARM AND HOME CALENDAR ikstat feiit i Cadilac, and Boyne City, Michigan. He holds a degree in educational administration from the University of Michigan. He is presently doing doctoral work at Michigan State University. He has been a Michigan Bell it tk teaik0o' Jrt.ffiB *Hh| iietpfcsi Mrs. Smith is head librarian of the Richard D. Cunningham Memorial Library which served WAAST. Prior to missionary ap­ pointment, Mr. Smith pastored in Reading, ARTIFICIAL LARYNX- Home economist announces retirement December 14 By Allen Krizek County Extension Director Eaton County Cooperative Extension Service Home Economist, Ann' Ross, has announced her early -retirement effective December 14. Mrs. Ross has been em­ ployed by Michigan State University since 1965. Before serving in Eaton County, Ross was area home economist in Huron, Sanilac and Tuscola counties. In Eaton County, Mrs. Ross helped to orgainize five Extension Homemaker groups, wrote the Outreach Newsletter which reached Theological Education in Africa (ACTEA) as a member of a theological school evaluating committee. ACTEA is the accrediting arm of the Association of Evangelicals of Africa and Madagascar. 852-9192 You can call on us LM Michigan Bell �The Maple Valley News, Nashville, Tuesday, November 10, 1981 —Page 6 Vermontville Twp. Board meets What’s happening the fire barn. Thrun The Vermontville Carried. Sampson moved to seconded the motion. Township Board met in Pember moved to adjourn. regular session at 3:00 p.m. transfer $200.00 from Misc. Sampson seconded. Time to Printing and Publishing of in the Fire Barn Office. p.m. Present: Frith, Thrun, the General Fund. Baker 10:00 Janice L. Baker Baker, Pember and Samp- seconded. All ayes. Carried. Vermontville Pember made a motion to son. Visitors: Elizabeth • Township Clerk Rathbun, David Fink Police pay Robert Fickes $10.00 for Department, and Mike painting the downspout on Prescott Fire Department. Frith called the meeting to Nashville Literary Club plans order with the pledge to the Flag. The minutes of Sept. 24, 1981 were read and ap­ to attend Hastings women’s tea proved. The Nashville Women’s Jerry Roe, former Treasurers report: $82,005.24. Treasurers Bills Literary Club met October Republican chairman for the State of Michigan, will give a presented for approval: 21st at the home of Mrs. $2,435.19. Clerks Bills Esther Long. After a talk on campaign buttons presented for approval: business meeting, a program and display his collection of on Country Painting was old campaign buttons of all $11,103.43. Sampson moved to approve presented by Mrs. Arlene parties. and pay these bills from the Hokanson of Vermontville. The November meeting proper funds. Supported by Kent Standard Pember. Roll call vote will be held on Wednesday, revealed all ayes. Elizabeth the 18th, at the United Service winnersCommunity Rathbun asked permission to Methodist The winners of Kent use the Opera House for a House. Program to be an­ Standard Service Grand point of delivery for the Co­ nounced. Opening are as follows: The Literary Club also has op Food Services. Sampson Mike Hansbarger and Bill made a motion the Co-op been invited by the Hastings Joppie $25 each of gas, Phil Food Services use the Opera Woman’s Club President LaFleure and Don Joseph House on a trial basis with a Agnes Smith to attend a tea each won grease job and oil waiver of liability. They will at the Hastings United change, Don Hallock and be using it three days a Methodist Church on Friday, Bonnie Laverty each won 1 November 13, at one o ’ clock. month. Thrun seconded. gallon of Anti-freeze, Linda Sampson won a calculator donated by Darwin Alldaffer. Roz Lingholm New Construction»Service*Remodeling socket wrenches donated by •Sewer and Drain Work Lake Odessa Auto Parts. Halsey Plumbing LiOIISy cont. from front Lions special program which they hope to continue an­ nually. Residents who want to take advantage of the offer and buy a tree through the Lions are asked to call Elon Baker, at 726-0257; or bill Mason at 726-0286. LARRY HALSEY Licensed Master Plumber Ph. 517-543-6996 Serving Charlotte, Vermontville, Nashville • all ofEaton County 10% Discount on Labor for Senior Citizens in school ? Parents, peers and pot The Sequential Pattern of Drug Use and Its Possible Impact on the Adolescent MARIJUANA AND TOBACCO Children are trying tobacco cigarettes at younger and younger age. For many many children, however, the critical ages are 11 and 12. A child’s decision to begin smoking cigarettes is one of the most consistent indicators the heshe will try marijuana. The factors linking these two “smoking behaviors” are complex, but both are related to the desire to look “cool” and older, to be daring, and to relieve boredome and tension. Because children often receive thorough and im­ pressive .antismoking in­ formation in health classes, parents have a sound base to Attendance figures For the month of October, Maple Valley had an average of 94 of every 100 students in attendance at the jr.-sr. high school daily. The monthly attendance per grade was: seventh grade, 93.7; eighth grade, 96.1; ninth grade, 94.4; tenth grade, 9X3; eleventh grade, 92.1; and twelfth grade, 94.7. Maple Valley Schools LUNCH MENU MONDAY, NOV. 16 Goulash, Peas, Peaches, Peanut Butter Sandwich. TUESDAY, NOV. 17 HOURS: 9 A.M. - 5:30 P.M. Monday thru Saturday Fishwich, Tarter Sauce, Green B.eans, Fruit Cocktail, Cheese. Time to Stock Uo! Sine-Aid Tabs .. VM Tylenol txtra-Strenqth $259 m 24 s S|69 envt WEDNESDAY, NOV. 18 Pizza, Cookie. 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Mrs. Watson has “Getting Results in Business also been honored recently Education.— A Professional . being given the Arnold E. Teacher Seminar”. Schnieder Award for Out­ Expenses for the seminar standing Business Education were paid by professional Scholar of 1980. This award development funds provided was given by Western through the State of Michigan University. Mrs. Michigan. Watson has taught at Topits discussed were: Kellogg Community College preparing students for job and is working on her interviews, updating Educational Specialist students attitudes, and Degree at Western Michigan discussing the top ten University. reasons why young adults Mrs: Sapp has completed lose their first job. Also, her master’s .degree. She is reports from Michigan currently on the evening employers were shared at college faculty at Lansing the conference that teachers Community College. THURSDAY, NOV. 19 Turkey Gravy, Mashed Potatoes, Green Beans, Pear, Bread and Butter. FRIDAY, NOV. 20 Hamburgers, Tater Rounds, Peas, Applesauce, Cheese.' CARD OF THANKS o.b. Tampo$2« Liquid 8 oz. Corn, work from in preventing hard-sell campaign in an their children from taking up effort to make marijuana an tobacco smoking, the most entrenched economic in­ terest. addictive of all drug habits. The Surgeon General of By simultaneously dealing with marijuana as a smoking the United States has stated problem, parents can work that tobacco is associated to prevent both unhealthily with 300,000 deaths each year, nearly 12 percent of all habits. It is important for deaths in this country. youngsters to realize that it Researchers point out that of has taken more than 40 years those teenagers who smoke of research for the health more than one or two casual hazards of tobacco smoking cigarettes, only 15 percent Medical will avoid becoming regular to be proved. smokers. research-on marijuana is at dependent as the place now that tobacco Moveover, with marijuana use, the damage research was 30 years ago. There are clear signs that as from cigarettes is greater the laws on marijuana are the earlier the habit is softened, drug advertisers acquired. and merchandisers will Next week:Marijuana and rapidly .accelerate theiralcohol. i SBEjj I would like to thank each of our friends, neighbors, and relatives who showed us many’kind expressions of sympathy at the sudden death of my husband, Bill. I would like to thank the Class of 1947 and 1953, and the many organizations and churches. I would like to thank the ambulance service for their help, and Dr. Swanton and Geprge. Vogt for their Christian Understanding­ Nothing is more com­ forting to me than to know that Bill was truly a born again Christian. One of his favorite verses is Romans 10:9 “That if thou shall confess with thy mouth the Lord Jesus and shall believe in thine heart that God has raised him from the dead thou shalt be saved.” I especially thank those who gave to the Gideon? that more Bibles may be given to those who are going to have the joy of real salvation. Dorothy Swift; and family INTRODUCING STINE'S MID-SIZE SAW DESIGNED FOR PROFESSIONALS. The new Stihl 032AVE is the most powerful mid-sige saw we make. That s because it was designed for professionals. Farmers, forestry workers, contractors. Anyone who needs a heavy-duty, lightweight chain saw. Ifyour woodcutting needs are more than average, you need more than the average chain saw. The Stihl 032AVE. Includes ... • Carry Case • File • File Handle • Wedge • 8 oz. Engine Oil • Firewood Booklet $427. 49 VALUE SALE PRICE ... $36995 SAVE *57.54 ‘WITH 18" BAR & CHAIN (other lengths available at comparable prices) ASHVILLE HARDWARE 105 N. Main Street...Nashville Phone 852-0713 �The Maple Valley News, Nashville, Tuesday, November 10, 1981 — Page 7 Nashville Council grants tax freeze to Obituaries encourage expansion of Mulberry Fore project By Susan Hinckley A 10-year property tax freeze on a local business, to encourage expansion, was granted Thursday by the Nashville Village Council. Acting on a formal request from William' J. and Mary Nashville Village Council - MINUTES OF REGULAR MEETING - 5 $ SS1 $SS1 St fcness Sf’M Hecker, proprietors of Mulberry Fore golf course, the council agreed to a tenyear tax hike moratorium as an incentive for the Heckers to pursue expansion of the facility to include an evening supper club. Hecker said he plans to construct the proposed 100seat dining room adjacent to the present Mulberry Fore clubhouse situation along M­ 66 on the north edge of Nash­ ville. “We either need to progress with the Mulberry Fore project or abandon it completely,” hecker told the council. “It (the supper club) is certainly going to be an expensive project, but we feel it will be of great benefit to the community. Hecker added that he had analyzied, the locale very carefully and had deter­ mined that the closest supper clubs of the type he plans are situated in Middleville, Lansing or Battle Creek. He said he felt the Mulberry Fore location on M-66 was “a natural” for the proposed restaurant. He plans to seek a liqour license to allowing serving of cocktails, but stressed that the proposed facility would The Regular Meeting of the Nashville Village Council held October 22, 1981 at the Community Center iin Nashville was called to order at 7:00 p.m. by President Harold Christiansen. Present, Rizor, Fueri, Tobias, Babcock. Absent, Hughes. The minutes of the public hearing of October 8, 1981 and the last regular meeting were read and approved. Correspondence was read by the Clerk. A letter was read regarding junk car and parts, referred to ordinance committee to be reported back on Novem­ ber 5, 1981. Motion by Tobias, supported by Rizor that complaints must be in writing to department heads if not settled, to committee head, if not settled, then to council. All ayes. Motion carried. Bruce Kuffer, from Williams S Works was present to discuss the sewer rehabilitation project. The finance committee presented a purchasing procedures and policies. Motion by Babcock, supported by Tobias to adopt the purchasing policies and procedures recommended by the Finance Committee as follows: 1. Purchasing of equipment and services: The purchasing of new or used equipment or the purchasing of services by all departments of the Village of Nashville shall follow the following procedures: a. The department supervisor or head shall draw up a list of specifications for each purchase. b. If the purchase is $250.00 or less, the department supervisor or head may make the purchase; the standing committee for that department may approve a purchase up to $500.00; any purchase The second annual Eaton above $500.00 must be brought to the Village County 4-H Dairy Banquet Council for its approval. will be held on Thursday, c. The Council, at its discretion, shall decide the November 19 at 7:30 p.m. at manner of letting bids for the purchase of new or the 4-H Building on the used equipment or services by the Village of Charlotte fairgrounds. All 4­ Nashville. The letting of bids can either be by H dairy members, leaders, publishing the bid; contacting with the individual their families, and dairy dealers for that equipment or service; or any other method chosen by Council at that time. Nashville PTO 2. Sale of equipment: The Council shall decide what Nashville PTO Meeting procedure to use when the Village is going to sell Tues. Nov. 10 at 7 p.m. at equipment. the Kellogg School. EnYes, Fueri, Babcock, Frith, Tobias. No Rizor. Motion tertainment by the 6th carried. graders with a play called An Amendment to the Nashville Zoning Ordinance, “Mr. Thanks’’. Section 307 - Mobile Homes was presented by the Zoning Board of Appeals. Motion by Tobias, supported Maple Grove Birthday Club Maple Grove Birthday by Rizor to hold a public hearing on the amendment to Club will meet Tuesday, the Nashville Zoning Ordinance section 307 Definition Nov. 17 with Elaine Metz at of a Mobile Home, on November 5, 1981 at 6:45 p.m. 330 Center St., Hastings. Pot at the Community Center in Nashville. All ayes. luck dinner at 12:30. Audrey Motion carried. Wetzel will bring the bir­ The Police Committee presented a suggested conthday cake. Business ditions of employment for the Nashville Police Depart­ meeting with the election of ment. Motion by Tobias, supported by Rizor to adopt officers will follow the the conditions of employment of the Nashville Police dinner. Department as presented by the Police Committee. Yes, Rizor, Frith, Babcock, Tobias. No Fueri. Motion Maplewood PTO carried. Maplewood PTO meeting 7 Motion by Babcock, supported by Fueri to adjourn. p.m. at the school, November 16. Meeting adjourned at 9:03 p.m. Loyd K. Curtis not be “a bar.” Village President Harold Christiansen said he thought the supper club would be “quite an improvement in Nashville.” The council gave unanimous approval to Hecker’s request for the tax freeze, e’ffective im­ mediately for 1982. Hecker said he also plans to seek a similar concession from the board of Castleton Township, in which the Mulberry Fore property is located. The Heckers opened the 80acre 11-hole golf course in May 1980, and currently employ four persons during playing season. Hecker noted that more employees will be needed for the supper club. He said he was unsure at this time if the proposed dining facility would be open year-’round, but suggested it might be operated on a 10­ month basis at first. The tax relief agreement with the Nashville council will be rescinded if Hecker decides not to build the dining facility, but will remain in effect if the property is sold after the - supper club i§ constructed, village officials spid. Mi ((l’ iano aZno J***1* ■ P® ® jia lj Ii ** “ IWp I'm® . IllM fe Hacks'!f( ® k p aid is Ycrtiif «i Etaiwl ® fe ad D$ttal&ifc '• ta task. « .th WHSer'itat: Hgu nraily ® lit a feedai ofeWtnili. atstts (■alyM® ; Harold Christiansen, President (ISSIO® Date: Nov. 5, 1981 Susan M. Corkwell, Clerk Nellie Howell NASHVILLE - Mrs. Carl (Nellie) Howell, 82, died Sunday, November 8, at the Barry County Medical Care Facility. She was born February 3, 1899 in Lacey, the daughter of Edward and Rhoda (McPeck) Hicks. She married Carl Howell November 18, 1916 in Hastings. He preceded her in death in January, 1979. Mrs. Howell is survived by three sons, Robert and Basements Dump Trucking Hook Ups Septic Installation Drywells and Drainfields Ph.(616)758-3703 2900 E. Cloverdale Rd. Hastings, Michigan SMART MONEY STAYS AHEAD WITH SNB’S 1-2-3 SAVINGS LINE-UP Phone 945-9554 for ACTION—ADS MAXIMUM MONEY I would like to thank all those who visited us * ,•JJ/Jl/iJt The highest rate and return on six month Money Market SECURITY Certificates. 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MARKET RATES 50 brother, Cecil of Nashville; three nieces, Mrs. Karl (Elwida) Dillenbeck of Hastings, Mr. Kenneth (Dorothy) Priddy and Mrs. Ernest (MaryJean) Rasey, both of Nashville; and several great-nieces and nephews. Funeral services were held Saturday, November 7, from the Woodbury United Brethren Church. Rev. Edgar Perkins and Rev. Harold Price officiated. Burial was in Woodland Memorial Park. Memorial contributions may be made to the Woodbury United Brethren Church. Arrangements were by the Leonard-Osgood and Wren Funeral Home of Hastings. H.C. PELFREY DIGGING 4-H dairy banquet planned kin. WOODLAND - Mr. Loyd K. Curtis, 79, of 184 W. Franklin, died Thursday, November 5, at Pennock Hospital. He was born November 10, 1901 in Woodland Township, the son of Myrick and Mary (Schantz) Curtis. He at­ tended Hastings and Yankee Springs schools. He married Flossie Bedell October 25, 1930 in Clarksville. He was a barber in Lake Odessa for over forty years, retiring in 1972. 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MEMBER ED'Q �The Maple Valley News, Nashville, Tuesday, November 10, 1981 — Page 8 Vermontville Jr. Farmers receive county and other awards Youngs, rabbits; Ann Hummel, crafts; Polly Cook; crafts; Amy Laverty, leather crafts; Heather Brown, leather crafts; Mark Siple, sheep; Debbie Exelby, sheep; and Eric Brown, o v e r a. 11 activities achievement. Janice Siple, who has completed 10 years in 4-H, also received a pen and holder from the county council. Special awards went to Nyle Wells and Jeff Gordeneer who were presented with 4-H Key Club Awards, a certificate and tie bars. Nyle also received a metal pin for being a poultry judging winner at the Members of the Ver­ montville Jr. Farmers 4-H Club and their families at­ tended the group’s achievement program and banquet last Saturday at the American Legion Hall. Leader Phyllis Wells presented Eaton County 4-H Council award metals to Janice Siple in the food and nutrition category; Melissa Strong, for dairy foods; Amy PROFESSIONAL BUSINESS DIRECTORY LIMESTONE & MARL (Delivered and Spread) Michigan State University Poultry Exhibition. Faith Wells received' a certificate as a poultry judging winner in the MSU junior leader award for her exhibition. She was one of work in ceramics. Mrsr Wells expressed the youngest to participate. Amy Youngs was given a appreciation and thanks to Janice Youngs who is stepping down after serving six years as the club’s sewing leader. CRANEWORK • Drainage Ditches • Farm Ponds DARRELL HAMILTON Rt 3, NASHVILLE PH. 852-9691 Janice Siple earned a county award for food and nutrition and Melissa Strong garnered a county award for dairy foods. FOR PROFESSIONAL INSURANCE PLANNING Call... County awards were earned by this trio, from left, Ann Hummed, crafts; Amy Youngs, rabbits; and Amy Laverty, leather crafts. The photo, taken last summer, shows some of their other fair entries. THE HECKER AGENCY 225 N. MAIN - NASHVILLE PHONE 852-9680 VERMONTVILLE VILLAGE COUNCIL MEETINGS 1st Thursday each month At 7:30 P.M. Vermontville Public Library Public Invited to attend. DAN’S Faith Wells received a certificate as a poultry judging winner at MSU's exhibition. . WATER SOFTENER SALES and SERVICE Dependable service on all makes and models. FREEWATER TESTI! SCULPTURED EXTENTIONS: Reasonable Fees!! NAIL $23.50, manicures and pedicures available, Bobbie 852-0940, Nashville. (11-24) (S17) 852-9564 — NASHVILLE — Ask for Dan 11 Mark Siple was presented with a county award for sheep. Eric Brown earned an overall achievement county award. Polly Cook received a county crafts award and Heather Brown a county award for leather crafts. Joan and Homer Winegar (Maple Valley News file photos) ASSOC. BROKER STANTON’S REAL ESTATE REALTOR VERMONTVILLE NASHVILLE 726-0181 852-1717 Vermontville news By Esther Shepard DAIRY FARM 118¥2 ACRES, NORTH OF VERMONT­ VILLE - 4 bedroom home, barn, tool house, silo, milk house, other buildings. Includes 36 free stalls, bulk tank, pipe­ line milker, 33 Holstein cows. VERMONTVILLE: 4 bed room home, 1 block from stores. Price: $18,500. EVENINGS. . .726-0223 Jeff Gordeneer was the recipient of a 4-H Key Club award. Nyle Wells earned a poultry judging winner's metal for competition at MSU and a 4-H Key Club award. Now OPEN Nashville Fargo Service 106 S. Main St., Nashville • UNDER NEW MANAGEMEN Debbie Exelby received a county sheep award. Yur FULL SERVICE stZ New Manager... Bill Heath Athletic Boosters The Maple Valley Athletic Boosters will meet at 7 p.m. Monday, November 16 at the high school. Everyone is welcome. Please try to attend. Phone 945-9554 for ACTION ADS The Vermontville Historical Society will meet November 12 at 7 p.m. in the Griswold Room of the Congregational Church with a potluck supper. The program will be a history of 19th century dolls, toys and games by Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Pickering of Charlotte. The senior citizens will meet at noon for a potluck November 17 at the United Methodist church. Bingo will be the program. The Vermontville Ex­ tension Study Group will co­ host along with the Tri­ County Group a family living education program entitled “Gourmet Savings in the Kitchen”, presented by Eaton County Cooperative Extension. The guest speaker will be Dr. David Hiening-Boynton of Olivet College. The program will include cooking demon­ strations with emphasis on spices, sampling of dishes, growing herbs in your window sill and gourmet recipes. The presentation will take place on November 18at9a.m. until 1 p.m.xat the First Baptist Church in Charlotte. We welcome anyone who wishes to attend. It is not necessary to be an extension member to attend family living education classes. Registration is necessary however, so that we can accomodate our guests. You may register for this presentation by calling the Extension Office 543- 2310. There is a charge of $1.50. We hope you will join us for a fun informative morning. Dick Hummel is home from the hospital after a heart attack. Bub Ormmen, who was hospitalized at Pennock was transfered to Ingham Medical in Lansing last Thursday and will be home Tuesday. Russell Booher returned home Tuesday from Borgess Hospital, Kalamazoo, where he had been a surgery patient for four weeks. Mrs. - Pearl Ewing’s mother, Coretta Seward is at Pennock Hospital in the same room with Ann Ewing’s grandmother, Mrs. George Skedgell (Angeline) room 335. We have new neighbors, .the Leslie Mann’s son Denzel Mann has moved a 14 by 70 foot trailer on their property, corner of Sherman and W. Main Street. John and Nonha Viele hosted a birthday dinner November 1st for their neice, Connie Parker. Guests were Henry and Marge Joppie, Larry and Phillis Shance of Lansing, Randy and Jill Shance and children, Wayne and-Melani, Steve and Mary Shance all of Vermontville. Recent visitors of the Jerry Thrashers have been Mr. and Mrs. Charles Knill of Port Huron and Mr. and Mrs. James Bradley of Carmel, Indiana. �The Maple Valley News, Nashville, Tuesday, November 10, 1981 Page 9 Maple Valley JV's 21, Olivet 8 *’w*S Eiisillt ffl tai (Hus jj Jik?®’’!’ ilpafe । |i i b W ■ d b ms( * Jii BmH*'* tsk*^1 tf tek^®’*. ■■ ■■S ,.<?--f ^J, mI i* The Maple Valley, closed out their season in a very hard fought and turnover filled game. Maple Valley seemed very nervous in the first half and started slowly. On the first play from scrimmage, Gary Reid scored on what ap­ peared to be a 55 yard touch­ down run. The play was called back due to a holding penalty. This was typical of the first half for Maple Valley. For the game, Maple Valley lost 5 fumbles and had 1 pass intercepted. Had it not been for the outstanding defense, Maple Valley could have been way behind at halftime. Leading the defense in tackles were Dale Montague, 10; Rob Franks, 9; Gary Reid, 7; Robert Browne, 7; and Chris Barton, 6. Olivet made just as many mistakes, John Clements recovered 3 fumbles and Pat Resseguie also recovered a fumble. Gary Reid and Marty Martin intercepted passes. In the first quarter, it Appeared Maple Valley would score after Robert Browne blocked an Olivet punt and picked up the ball and ran it down to the 9 yard line. On Maple Valley’s first play from scrimmage, they fumbled and Olivet recovered. Maple Valley finally scored before the half on a 10-yard run by Marty Martin. The extra point run was no good. The halftime score was Maple Valley 6 and Olivet 0. Maple Valley took com­ mand early in the third quarter scoring a 7-yard touchdown, which was called back due to holding. On the next play, Maple Valley got another 15-yard penalty and now they were on the Olivet 37-yard line. Olivet held and on the next series, Maple Valley got a break. The Olivet center snapped it over the punter’s head and John Clements tackled the punter and jarred the ball loose and he recovered the fumble on Olivet’s own 1 yard line. Scott Everett scored on the next play on a 1 yard quarterback sneak behind the blocking of Pat Resseguie, Julius Maurer Sports and Dale Montague. Marty Martin ran in the extra point behind the blocking of Dale Montague, Rob Franks, Ryan Trowbridge, Scott Whitmore and Chris Barton. The score was now Maple Valley 14 and Olivet 0. On Maple Valley’s next possession, Scott Everett kicked the extra point but Maple Valley was guilty of a penalty. The ball was moved back 5 yards and this time Gary Reid kicked it through making the score 21 to 0 after three quarters. Maple Valley rushed for 221 yards in the game. Gary Reid led the Lions with 78 yards in 9 carries, Marty Martin, 73 yards in 7 carries, and Chris Barton, 73 yards in 10 carries. Also getting yardage were Ron Hull, 5 yards, 1 carry; Scott Whitmore, 6 yards in 2 carries; Robert Browne, 12 yards in 2 carries; Dale Montague, 4 yards; Eric Valley girls split games A fourth quarter surge on Tuesday against visiting Lakeview was not enough as the Lion girls dropped the game 47-40. But Thursday’s final effort gave MV the 45-41 victory. Melanie Rogers’ 19 points and 12 rebounds paced Valley on Tuesday. A bad second quarter left the Lions behind 28-16 at the half. The Lions managed only 5 points in the third but held Lakeview to 9 points. The final period was all Valley as they outscored their visitors 19-10. But the effort came up short. Lakeview took home the 47­ 40 win. Colleen Hoffman netted 8 points for Valley. Lynn DeGroot and Denise Snowden each added 6 points. The long ride to Vestaburg on Thursday took its toll on the Lion girls as they scored only 4 points in the first quarter. Melanie Rogers scored the points as part of her game total 26. The Lion Auto Service CENTER QUALITY WORKMANSHIP TRANSMISSION REPAIRS <»S« sg sg^ BODY & BUMP SERVICE WHEEL ALIGNMENT & BALANCING TUNE-UPS & MUFFLERS MAJOR OVERHAULS BRAKES & & p; pJ; >$ , ^>»,w$, »w, 1 r. Brown, 2 yards; John Clements, 2 yards. Scott Everett completed 4 of 7 passes for 33 yards. Marty Martin caught 4 passes, including the 24 yard touch­ down pass. Also playing well defen­ sively were Eric Dahlman, Jim Symonds, Ron Hull, Jess Bahs and Skip Wyskowski. The J.V.s finished the season with a record of 8 wins and 0 losses. The J.V.s would like to thank Mr. Watson, Mr. MacDonald, Mr. Ricketts, Mr. St. Onge and Mr. Lenz for their support The varsity players, fans, parents and cheerleaders were very helpful in this undefeated J.V. season. And most of all, we need to thank the Athletic Boosters and the people who donated money for athletics. Without this money, we would not have had a football team this season. Trowbridge Service 130 S. Main St., VermontvUe - Ph. 726-0569 defense couldn’t stop the host school, though, as they gave themselves 13 for the same period. Valley was able to close the gap 20-16 at the half and narrow it still further 30-27 by the end of the third quarter. Tammy Teachworth and Melanie Rogers combined to net 16 of the 18 fourth quarter Lion points and it was the enough to stop Wolverines and give Valley the victory. Teachworth grabbed a career high 16 rebounds. Rogers and Tammy Tobias pulled down 10 each. Colleen Hoffman added 8 Lion points. Valley has no game scheduled next week because Montabella is not offering fall sports. The Lions record in 8 wins and 5 losses. Maple Valley fall sports awards Athletic awards football, cheerleading, cross­ country and golf participants will be issued on Tuesday, Nov. 10 at 6:30 p.m. in the high school auditorium. Girl’s basketball awards will be issued on Monday, December 7. Coaches needed The Maple Valley Athletic Department is seeking volunteer coaches for the following sports: junior varsity volleyball and seventh grade basketball. Contact Larry Lenz im­ mediately if interested. Action - Ads roR SALE: Seven feeder pigs. Phone 726-1388, evenings.________________ BOARDING DOGS & CATS: Carroll Wells, Phone 726­ 0129. <eow) SEPTIC TANK CLEANING: Approved by Michigan Department of Health. Call Menzo Howe, Charlotte, Phone 543-0173. (tfn) WANTED: Part-time help cleaning appliances 852-9724. A few years and a few pounds later, the old Saxons and Lions battled in an alumnii game Saturday at Johnson Field. Here a former Saxon shows his high school form. . (Steve Jacobs photo) Hastings alumni drops MV alumni A game that was billed in the past as the Annual Pigs and Freaks Game changed this year to the HastingsMaple Valley Alumni Game. The Proceeds were divided between the Athletics Boosters of both schools. Members of both schools IN MEMORY In memory of our daughter, sister, and granddaughter Julie Ann Snow, who found her peace ten years ago on November 18, 1971. The depth of sorrow we cannot tell, Of the loss of one we loved so well, And while she sleeps a peaceful sleep, Her memory we shall always keep. Sadly missed by her parents, brothers sister, niece and grandparents Athletic Boosters and Band Boosters volunteered their services at the gate and concession stands. The uniforms were donated by both schools. For the guys in uniform, it was another chance to put on CARD OF THANKS I wish to thank my friends and relatives, also the Doctors and nurses at Pennock Hospital for the care they gave me. Also Rev. 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The Maple Valley Lions had already been in a game at Central Moutcalm earlier in the year to benefit the athletic programs. The final score was Hastings 22. Maple Valley 6. GRAVEL WELLS A SPECIALTY 726-0088 WWW WEVE GOT THE ABILITY, THE EXPERIENCE AND THE EQUIPMENT TO SERVE YOU BEST I 6459 ALLEGAN RD. VERMONTVILLE, MICHIGAN STATE LICENSE NO. 1612 We don't have a famous name ... so we HAVE to do a better job. Soft is only PART...of our story. •ABILITY •KNOWLEDGE •EXPERIENCE HASTINGS A W AT E R CONDITIONING > Water h^- Quality CERTIFIED DEALER > WW ■ Km ■ K American Water Works Association MEMBER Problem Water Specialists (616)945-3949 629 S. Michigan Ave. Hastings, Mi. �The Maple Valley News, Nashville, Tuesday, November 10.1981 — Poge 10 Famine to strike Nashville A weekly report from: Senator Richard Allen Before you go to bed tonight, some 12,000 human beings around the world will have died of starvation or diseases related to malnutrition. While such staggering figures of misery and suf­ fering give many of us a feeling of hopelessness, a group of Nashville Baptist youth have decided to do something about it. Some 15 youth of Nashville Baptist are going to begin a PLANNED FAMINE on November, 20th, Pastor Don Roscoe explained that the 30­ hour fast will have a two-fold purpose. “We plan for the youth participating in the program to stay together during the fast so that while we share the experience of FEELING hungry, we can also learn why hunger exists in the world, and what we can do about it,” he said. Pastor Roscoe explained that many factors contribute to hunger­ -lifestyles, population, the energy crises and others included. “We’ll learn about them through audiovisuals and other program materials, and discuss how we can be part of the longrange solution.” • The PLANNED FAMINE hunger program also has a very practical side, Pastor Roscoe pointed out. The State refuses to "bail out" school districts The State will not “bail out” local school districts refusing to vote sufficient taxes to run a local program. That’s a strong consensus among those of us in the legislature who work closely with Michigan’s local education program. On the other hand, we won’t sit completely idle while children sit home with their local school doors closed. There’s a feeling here in the legislature that any move to use State dollars to run a local school where local voters refuse to, would send two improper messages reverberating across the State. The first and most serious would be a message to local property tax cut advocates. That is “Don’t vote local taxes if you don’t like them because the State will run our schools for us.” A lot of local taxpayers might decide to grasp this way out. As it multiplied, remaining districts might easily decide if others are not paying local school taxes and their schools still run, why should we? This would have two im­ pacts that I view as serious. First, the State would be quickly bankrupted or have to raise major new taxes. Most people are simply unaware of the impact of the total cost of education, a bill in the neighborhood of $5 billion. Second, we would trade our strong local school system for a State system. While it’s true that many states run much more centralized school systems than Michigan, most of them have more homogeneous populations than we do. The diversity from the upper peninsula, northern tourist areas, rural agricultural Communities to urban in­ dustrial centers makes a decentralized local control school system very im­ portant in our State. The other bad message contained in a bail out would be one to local administrations and school boards. That would be “Don’t try too hard to ac­ commodate local citizens; if they won’t support your system, the State will.” While some local “no” votes are aimed at sending a message to the State for lower property tax, that’s not the only basis. Some “no” votes are trying to tell local school administrations that the people don’t support elements of the present program. Some of the schools threatened with closings are in the throes of serious debates about ad­ ministrations policy and the adequacy of the program. These conflicts need to be settled locally without the State coming in to “save” the current board or ad­ ministration. On the other hand, courts and public demand will not allow us to sit completely on our hands while kids suffer. We will likely devise some kind of State “receivership” procedure whereby the State steps in to take control after a certain number of days. Broad powers might be given to present various temporary options quickly to .the voters. Existing programs, administrations, and even labor contracts might be temporarily shelved in an effort'to put a core program back in effect on a temporary basis with a short-term limited millage. But in total, there will be a strong message to local voters and administrators. Get your act together. In At the same time we Michigan we have had, and should be, at the State level, will continue to have, a working hard to shift dollars school system with the from other areas to school responsibility and burden aid to gradually reduce the falling strongly on local severity of the local tax citizens. burden. youth will each contribute $3 of their own money-$l for each meal missed-to par­ ticipate in the program. They’ll seek out Famine Supporters to contribute donations. The Famine Supporters will also be asked to read a fact sheet on hunger so they, too, might become involved. “We hope to be able to raise $500-$l,000,” said Pastor Roscoe. “The money we raise may help feed many families, or even an entire village, for a month or longer.” TThe funds will be chan­ neled through World Vision International to help the hungry people. The interdenominational Christian humanitarian agency is presently supporting a number of hunger-related relief and development programs in two dozen Latin American, Asian and African countries. No single group or organization can help all of the millions of men, women and children who are hungry in the world. But the Nash­ ville Baptist youth believe that people become hunger statistics one at a time and that they can be helped the same way. They’re deter­ mined to make a difference. Individuals interested in learning more about the PLANNED FAMINE program, or in helping the Nashville Baptist youth meet their goal, can call Pastor Roscoe at 852-9808. Those persons who will be fasting are: Rev. Don and Sherry Roscoe; Scott Alexander; Steve and Karen Coplin; Lynne Parish; Pan Erwin; Robin Shilton; Debbie Crilly; Jody Homan; Angelo Sparks; George Toman; Bryon Terpening; and Jean Davis. Republican Women's luncheon The Barry County Republican Women’s Club will have a luncheon on Thursday November 19 at 12:30 p.m. at the Moose lodge. Due to the resignation of Mrs. Dorothy Adrounie, president of the club, there will be an election of officers. A nominating com­ mittee has been appointed. The speaker will be Mrs. Joyce Kleineman, the newley elected State chairman of the Republican Women. She will tell about the purpose of the State and County Republican Women’s organization. For tickets call Mrs..Adrounie 945-4355 or Kathryn Ferris 945-9611. 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C OUPON f////✓///////H/ZBU- PINT GOLD MEDAL FLOUR LIMIT 1 W/$10 OR MORE IN PUR­ CHASES. coupon Expires November 14, 1981. � https://barrycountyhistoryportal.org/files/original/21/795/MapleValleyNews_1981-11-17.pdf b719d812ed657d49ff29fbda4a3bb30a PDF Text Text Hastings Public Library 121 S. Church Hastings, 49058 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. 110 - No. 24 — Tuesday. November 17. 1981 Rathburn receives tributes for community services “Everywhere in life, the true question is not what we gain, but what we do.” Those words of Thomas Carlyle are incorporated into a resolution recently adopted by Michigan’s House of Representatives as a tribute to Jack Rathburn of Vermontville. The resolution, designated as No. 295 by the lawmakers, was initiated by Rep. Ernest Nash (R-56th Dist.) of Dimondale, for presentation to Rathburn at a recent community dinner held in Vermontville to honor him for his contribution to that village. The resolution reads, in part: 'Jack Rathburn has owned and operated Jack’s Standard Service in Ver­ montville and throughout this period of time, he has earned an outstanding reputation not only for the high quality of his work, but for the genuine compassion and concern he harbors for all. Mr. Rathburn’s long and impressive record of com­ munity service has had an impact on all members of his community, young and old alike, and a host of civic and social organizations have benefitted tremendously from his attention.” Rathburn also received letters of tribute from Third Congressman District Howard Wolpe (D-Delta) and Gov. William Milliken, who wrote that he was “adding my congratulations to those you received at the dinner on October 24, 1981.” At that dinner, Rathburn also was presented with the Maple Leaf Award, a Ver­ montville community ser­ vice award given in cooperation with the Maple Valley news in “appreciation of dedicated community service.” Awards are nothing new to Rathburn. Among those included in a wall display at his home on First Street in Vermontville are tributes from the American Legion Post No. 222, which has presented him with a life membership; a 20-year service award from Stan- dard Oil Company; a Good Citizen Award from the Eaton County Sheriff’s Dept, for the role Rathburn and his employee Kenny Frith played in the apprehension of an armed robber who held up the Vermontville branch of Michigan National Bank in February 1977. State-level awards are not new to Rathburn either. In 1972, and again in 1979, he was chosen for a Michigan Minuteman Citation of Honor and was among a smaller group of those honorees selected for the special Governor’s Minutemen Award. Rathburn’s community service includes over 30 years as a volunteer firefighter with the Vermontville Fire Dept. He currently is president of the local cemetery board; is active in the American Legion; and has been Ver­ montville Township constable for 16 years. In addition, he is a past president of the local library board, and is past president of the Central Michigan Library Association; was formerly active in Ver­ montville’s Chamber of Commerce, and has helped the local Syrup Association by chairing various events for the annual Vermontville Maple Syrup Festival. “Jack is a good person to have around,” comments Vermontville Village President Bill Mason. “He’s been a listening post.” Mason explains that at Rathburn’s convenient service station location at the corner of First and Main, Jack has taken calls for medical aids available through the American Legion; had handled rental of the nearby Opera House, and granted permission for use of the fire barn, etc. “When you’re in a small town, you jsut do those things,” . notes a modest Rathburn. “There’s not that many people to do things. I guess I was just handy.” Rathburn attributes his dedication to community service to the late Mildred a Allen, Vermontville schoolteacher and librarian for whom the town’s public library is now named. Mrs. Allen, said Rathburn, in­ spired him and many others in the community to join in a volunteer effort to expand and remodel Vermontville’s library some 10 years ago. That facility is located in the Opera House, near Rathburn’s station. The close proximity made Rathburn a handy volunteer, often called upon for assistance. “If you think enough of your town, you’re willing to do these things,” observes Rathburn, a Charlotte native who has lived in Ver­ montville since 1942. He moved there with his family when he was in the 8th grade, after spending one year in Nashville. For 29 years, Rathburn operated the Standard Service Station, which he recently sold to Kent Oil Company of Nashville. In honor of his retirement and in recognition of his longtime community service, 250 of Rathburn’s friends and neighbors gathered for a potluck banquet at the fire barn on Saturday evening, October 21. A band fur­ nished music for dancing after the dinner and awards presentation. Rathburn also received congratulatory letters from friends living as faraway as Colorado. Jack is married to the former Joyce Thrun of Vermontville, a community volunteer in tier own right, who is especially dedicated to Girl Scouting. The Rathburns have four children. Steve lives in Charlotte and works for Owens-Illinois; Phillip resides on Nashville High­ way and is employed at South Hampton, England, student-teaching in high -school math. The Rathburns have one grandchild, Kara, the 5-month-old daughter of the Phillip Rathburns. Maple Valley student honored at ‘Good Citizen Tea’ in Marshall— Cindy Brumm (fourth from left) and Mrs. Brumm were among the honored guests at the DAR Good Citizens Tea in Marshall. (Photo by the Marshall Community Ad-visor, affiliated publication of the Maple Valley News) After a recent community dinner honoring Jack Rathburn’s service to Vermont ille, he has two new tributes to add to his awards display. On the desk is the Maple Leaf Award given by the village in cooperation with the Maple Valley News. Rathburn holds the resolution of tribute passed by the Michigan House of Representatives. Lying on the desk are congratulatory letters from Gov. William Milliken and U.S. Congressman Howard Wolpe. On the wall are various state and local awards presented to Rathburn over the past several years. ( BUI Richards photo) Cindy Brumm of Nash­ ville, a student at Maple Valley High School, was one of four honored guests at the Good Citizens’s tea held at the Governor’s Mansion in Marshall recently. Cindy and the other students — Julie Pfaff of Bellevue, Anthony Jenkins of Tekonsha and Lori Watson of Marshall — received good citizen pins and corsages from the Mary Marshall Chapter of the DAR. This is a nationwide event annually held by DAR chapters throughout the country. Cindy was accompanied at the tea by her mother, Mrs. Jerry Brumm. The students presented their parents and guests and told briefly of their plans for college when they finish high school. The Honorable Mayor George P. Brown Jr. was the day’s speaker. His topic was the liberties and blessings of freedom to be found in the Constitution and its amend- ments. In telling the students that the government of tomorrow is their government, Brown added that the decisions and rewards of being a good citizen are influenced by the outcome of being involved. MV School Board discusses possible curriculum study­ Contracting with the University of Michigan Bureau of School Services to conduct a curriculum evaluation project study along with an opinionaire study was discussed by the Maple Valley Board of Education at its November 9 meeting. This would involve a general evaluation on the curriculum at all grade levels K-12 along with recommendations. The opinionaire study Continued on page 8 �The M6ple Valley Mews, Nashville, Tuesday, November 17, 1981 — Page 2 Nashville New , Nashville firefighters were in Hastings two consecutive nights last week to aid that city’s fire department in battling two serious blazes. The first was a fire reported about 7 p.m. Monday at the warehouse of Cappon Oil Company’s bulk plant on Two Hanover Street. delivery trucks were lost and the building sustained damage in that incident. The second fire, reported just before 4 a.m. Wednesday, destroyed the Sports Bar on E. State Street in downtown Hastings and caused smoke and water damage to the a djoining Sisters Fabric store and to a storage area in the adjacent Felpausch Food Center. Six area fire departments assisted Hastings in bringing that blaze under control. Is it against the law to fly the American flag in Nash­ ville, wonders Fred Ackett. He said he scoured the town on Armistice Day, last Wednesday, and found only ten Stars ’n Stripes unfurled. Not a very patriotic display, we must agree. The Council on Ministries of the Nashville United Methodist Church will meet at p.m. Tuesday, 7 November 17, at the church, to be followed by an 8 p.m. meeting of the Administrative Board. Eldon and Wilma Day of Nashville will host an 8 p.m. meeting of the Builders Class of the Nashville United Methodist Church. The Nashville Woman’s Literary Club will meet at Wednesday, 7:30 p.m. November 18, at the Com­ munity House at the local United Methodist Church. A gospel concert set for November 20 in Nashville will benefit Mrs. Rhea (Mead) Hallock of Ver­ montville, aa leukemia patient. Four area gospel groups will perform at the 7 p.m. Friday event at the Nashville Assembly of God 803 Reed St. The singers are the Ray Overholt Church at Family of Battle Creek; the Hammond Family and the Hope Trio, both of Hastings; and the Friendship Gospel Singers of the Lansing area. The concert was arranged by Mrs. Hallock’s brother, Kent Mead of Nashville. He and Rhea are children of the late Mr. and Mrs. Russell Mead of Nashville. Mrs. Cecil (Illa) Steward of Nashville is pleased to announce the birth of a grandson,, Reid James Atherton, on October 21 at Alma, Michigan^ The new arrival, who weighed in at 7 lbs. 10 ozs., is the son of Russell and Carol Atherton of Elm Hall. Paternal grandparents are Mr. and Mrs. Ralph Atherton of Mulliken. Mrs. Steward recently returned home after spending 10 days at Elm Hall, helping care for the baby. Julie Ellen Sheldon-Edger of Hastings and Julie Michelle Murphy of Morrison Lake, daughter and granddaughter, respectively, of Mr. and Mrs. Nate Sheldon of Nashville, were in Chicago over last weekend to attend the Midwest Bookhunter’s Book Fair at Oakbrook Marriott Hotel, west of the city. Mrs. Sheldon-Edger is a dealer in Joan and Homer Winega r, E ASSOC. BROKER STANTON’S REAL ESTATE VERMONTVILLE NASHVILLE 726-0181 852-1717 118% ACRES, DAIRY FARM, North of Vermontville, 4 bedroom home, born, tool house, silo, milk house, other buildings. Includes 36 free stalls, bulk tank, pipeline milker, 33 Holstein cows. EVENINGS.. .726-0223 ii ailPT~HI~San~d~S~AVETf! I I Let Ils Do The Dirty Work | and You Can Have The Fun I I of Refinishing. .. I STRIPPING BUSINESS 538 Sherman, Nashville ★ ★ ★ ★ Stripping Refinishing Repair Regluing jj I i | Hours: 10-5' Mon., Tues., Thurs., Fri., 9-1 Saturday Closed on Wednesday | Stuart and Elaine Southworth, Owners Phone (517) 852-0943 antique bodes.. K The Barry County chapter of the WCTU wilfc meet at noon today, Nov* ifr r for dinner at the home of Mrs. Carl Tobias of Nashville. “Renewing Romance in marriage” is the final film in an 8-weeks marriage enrich­ ment series at the Nashville Baptist Church. The movie will be shown at 7 p.m. Sunday, November 22. Diane Hoffman of Charlotte was named top weekly weight loss winner when< God’s No-Munch Bunch met Monday for the weigh-in at the Nashville Baptist Church. She had lost 4% lbs. in one week to earn the title. A special Thanksgiving service will be presented at 7 p.m. Sunday, November 29, at the Nashville Baptist Church by “Sunlight Company”, the church’s teen choir, and “Daybreak”, a musical group in the church. Baby Dedication Day at the Nashville Baptist Church is Sunday, November 22, during 11 a.m. services. Fred and Marguerite Ackett of Nashville were in Greenville Sunday to attend a 25th wedding anniversary celebration in honor of her nephew and his wife, Mr. and Mrs. Carlton Ferguson. Ray and Viola Tack of Battle Creek were Sunday callers on her aunt, Mrs. Edna Gibbons of Nashville. Mrs. Eliza Emery of Nash­ ville enjoyed Sunday dinner at the Tick Tock restaurant with a friend, then called on her son and family, the Wesley Emerys of Hastings. A unique approach to combating world hunger will be staged locally on November 20, with a 30-hour planned famine by youths of the Nashville Baptist Church. The participants will fast in order to ex­ perience and understand hunger, and at tlie same time will raise several hundred dollars through sponsor pledges for the number of fasting hours completed. The hunger funds will be chan­ neled through World Vision International, an in­ terdenominational, Christian humanitarian agency. Those scheduled to participate in the local famine are Rev. Don and Sherry Roscoe; Scott Alexander; Steve and Karen Coplin; Lynne Parish; Pam Erwin; Robin Shilton; Debbie Crilly; Jody Homan; Angelo Sparks; George Toman; Byron Terpening; and Jean Davis. The Nov. 15th Com­ mitment Day observance at the Nashville United Methodist Church has been extended to include Sunday, November 22. It _is on these special days that members of. the congregation will estimate what they desire to give for the work of the church in 1982. Two Nashville residents now confined to Pennock Hospital in Hastings are Mrs. Angeline Skedgell and Mrs. Rodney (Linda) Pennock. Please remember to cheer the ill and shut-ins with cards, letters dr calls. At this writing, Mrs. Gloria Johncock of Nashville remains confined to Blodgett Hospital in Grand Rapids, suffering with respiratory complications. We wish her a speedy recovery. Mr. and Mrs. Vern By Susan Hinckley -Hawblitz of Nashville were Sunday dinner guests of Mr. and Mrs. Blair Hawblitz, rural Nashville. Also present were .Mr. and Mrs. Kenny Hawblitz, who soon will be moving to Albuquerque, New Mexico, and Stacey Hawblitz of Vermontville. Harley Kinne of Grand Ledge was in Nashville several days last week to help his sister, Mrs. Helen Huwe, conduct her semi­ annual rummage sale in the old Nazarene Church quarters. The Nashville Chamber of Commerce. met Thursday morning at SNB Bank and Trust to conduct a regular monthly business meeting and to plan holiday promotions for the upcoming season. Tentative plans call for local stores to remain open Friday evenings, starting November 27. As Christmas nears, some merchants will keep their stores open every evening of the week, Monday through Saturday. Additional details will be furnished at a later date. Nashville area motorists Eaton County residents may attend small engine workshop Eaton County older teen and adult 4-H leaders may learn how to add variety to their small engine 4-H club activities by attending a special 4-H Small Engines Leader Training Workshop at Michigan State Univer­ sity. The workshop is scheduled for 9:30 a.m. and 3:30 p.m. December 5, in 107 Agricultural Engineering Building. Participants will learn how to use a small engine dynamometer, a device which measures power of an engine, and how it can be used in 4-H small engine club activities. Various educational materials will also be on display that can be used to teach small engine repair and safety to local 4-H’ers. An informative exchange session will also be held so that participants can share successful teaching tools, methods and events with others. Nancy Diuble Thelen, Eaton County 4-H Youth Agent, says there is no fee for the all-day educational program, and lunch is not provided. Eaton County residents interested in the workshop must preregister by Nov. 20 with the Eaton County Cooperative Extension Service office. For more information contact Thelen at 543-2310 or 645­ 2351. 4-H candy workshop planned Learn to make a variety of different kinds of candy at the Candy Workshop sponsored by the Eaton County 4-H Program. It will be held Tuesday, December 1, from 7-9 p.m. at Kardel Hall on the fairgrounds in Charlotte. , There will be three in­ structors for the workshop at which participants will make and take home a bqx of candy. The box will include solid swirl mints, bon bons, a peanut butter cup and a painted sucker, complete with colorful paper cups or wrappings for the candy. Recipes will be available at the workshop and all sup- 4-11 Family skating All Eaton County 4-H families and friends are ■invited to the November 4-H Family Roller Skating Evening. The skate will be heldonThursday, November 19, from 6:30-9:30 p.m. at Adams’ Skating Center, 1069 Lansing Rd., Charlotte. Girl Scout news— Invesiture ceremonies for Vermontville troops will be held at 3:30 on Wed. Nov. 18 at the Congregational Church. Parents are invited. All troops are registered and are making plans for the coming year. There is still room in the 1st grade troops if any girls are interested. All troops meet on Wed­ nesday after school. If anyone has any scout dresses hanging un-used in closets we would like to see girls wearing uniforms. Call Joyce Rathbum if you have any. Troop No. 244 took their field trip to visit the cider mill on Saturday the 14th, an interesting afternoon for the girls. plies will be provided. Reservations and the $3 charge are due in the Cooperative Extension office, 126 N. Bostwick, in Charlotte, by Wednesday, November 25. are enjoying several newly­ resurfaced streets, recently completed as part of the village’s $4.8-million sewer expansion project. A par­ ticular delight is the “new” Reed Street, now five feet wider from Lentz Street east to Carl’s Market. The ad­ ditional width along the highway is intended to ease pedestrian and bicycle traffic along the busy thoroughfare.' Expected to.be home by the time this appears in print is Mrs. Richard (Becky) Talley of Nashville, who was a patient last week at Ingham Medical Center, ' Lansing. Steven Cardenas, 16, son of Mr. and Mrs. Amado Car­ denas of Nashville, downed an 8-pt. buck with a bow and arrow Saturday, near his home on Greggs Crossing Road. The dressed weight of the animal was about 140 lbs. Steven also got a deer last year, but that was with a firearm. Saturday’s prize was his first bow trophy. The Mayo-Evans Birthday Club met Nov. 12 for a potluck dinner at the home of Theda Gardner of rural Nashville. Loretta Pixley assisted the hostess. The club will meet on December 10 at the Steak House Restaurant in Nashville for a 12:30 p.m. dinner and Secret Pal gift exchange. * Nominating petitions for the positions of Nashville village president; clerk; treasurer; assessor; and three trustee seats on the village council are now available for circulation. Petitions may be obtained at Village Hall. The deadline for filing the nominating petitions with Village Clerk Susan Corkwell is December 15. COMMISSION ORDER (Under authority of Act 230, P.A. 1925, as amended) PROTECTION OF MUSKELLUNGE BROOK STOCK­ MURPHY LAKE, TUSCOLA CO.; THORNAPPLE LAKE, BARRY CO.; AND BANKSON LAKE, VAN BUREN CO. The Natural Resources Commission, at its meeting on Aug. 14, 1981, under the authority of Act 230, P.A. 1925, as amended, exempted Bass Lake, Gogebic County, from its order of July 11, 1980. That order now reads as follows: for a period of two years beginning January 1, 1982, on Murphy Lake, Tuscola County; Thornapple Lake, barry County; and Bankson Lake, Van Buren County, it shall be unlawful to tak or possess ossess muskellunge of a size less than 36 inches or to take muskellunge by any other means other than with hook and line and artifical lures. Artificial lures are construed to include any commonly accepted fishing lure, but to exclude all live, dead, and preserved bait and organic food substances. �The Maple Valley News, Nashville, Tuesday, November 17, 1981 — Page 3 Ss §X X, x, §§s $&■ s &A x wx N2S 2S I Mshi * W W ?" ’Stt itst s. ? Sis. s'* u. '•he NHkJX HkJX *»w wT’w □> *’»! "* shtat *kitbe 5>!* ** ns* !*> Xi, lu Maple Valley Jr. * Sr. High School announces 'honor roll’ 12th GRADE All A’s: Cindy Brumm, Robin Dickinson, Kelly Hamilton, Mark O’Brien, Eric Wolff. Diane Andrews, Robert Best, Tom Brooke, Rachel Cantrell, Jeff Christensen, Melissa Coffman, Lisa Cogswell, Kelli Cowell, Julie Dormer, Leonard Eaton, Rich Elliston, Rodney Godbey, Katie Goodner, Gary Gorman, Corrine Graham, Alan Hamilton, Sheri Harshman, Teresa Huston, Mike Kelly, Tim Kienutske, Pam Knoll, Charlene Martin, John Mater, Lorraine McClelland, Tom McMillen, Kim Mc­ Millon, Nanette Miller, Dom Morawski, Tim Ostergren, Sonya Pike, Melanie Rogers, Tim Rugg, Kathy Semrau, Linda Steinbrecher, David Thomas, Denise Valdick, Nyle Wells, Candy Williams, Weldy Wolfe, Robin Wright, Deb Youngs. 11th GRADE Michelle Amas, Scott Bracy, Bob Brown, Gina Bruce, Bob Brumm, Bill Bush, Heidi Christie, Tania Colby, Wendy Coleman, Becky Dale, Lynn DeGroot, Becky Eaton, Pam Erwin, Lori Gardner, Gary Garlinger, Gay Goss, Mike Gurd, Dan Halsey, Colleen Hoffman, Suzi Horn, Deniece Hulsebos, Randy Joostberns, Charlie Kalnbach, Kandy Kane, Dan Keech, Kari Kraai, Lee Lundquist, Becky Maker, Vicki Mix, Lori Musar. 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Julius Maurer, Duska Morawski, Jay O’Brien, Craig Ostergren, Dawn Pixley, Robin Rathburn, Damon Geary, Gary Reid, Kim Roush, Deanna Shank, Patty Sprague, Sheila Staskus, Staskus, Dean Stewart, Jim Symonds, Terralynn Trine, Ryan Trowbridge, Tana Trowbridge, Ken Trumble, Norm Visger, Stephanie Walliczek, David Weicht, Lynette Williams, DeeDee Wolf. 8th GRADE All A’s: Melissa Brenton, Polly Cook, Tammy Frith, Tim Higdon, Ann Hummel, Kevin Wetzel. Candy Admire, Jamie Appelman, Kelly Bachelder, Jim Bryan, Bob Carl, Heather Christie, Matt Coleman, Stacie Conroy, Debbie Corkins, Cassandra Davidson, Jackie Erwin, From our readers— The Maple Valley Athlete Boosters would like to say thanks for your support and also give a report on the fund raisers we have held to date: Sept. 19, Bingo at the Harvest Festival, Sept. 26, Alumni Football, and Sept. 29, Auction Sale. We are very pleased to report that these three projects raised ap­ proximately $2,000.00 towards the athletic program. x The boosters would like to say thanks to everyone that contibuted to these projects: We would like to give a special thanks to the Alumni football team Great Job Guys! The Attorney General ruled that the $35 charged to play is unconstitutional. Therefore, the monies, that we had anticipated on receiving will not be there. However, if the Boosters are going to be successful we will need your $35.00 donations per student per sport that they wish to participate in. If the donations are not received we will be forced to discontinue the sponsoring of the athletic program. At the August school board meeting there were several concerned parents present to discuss reinstating the athletic program and started their support of the athletic boosters. However, at the Sept, and Oct. Booster meeting there were only a few present. We have' received your support on the fund raisers and we need your support at these meetings. Please attend these meetings, don’t let us down now that the Phone 945-9554 for ACTION—ADS athletic program has been reinstated. If we all work together we can save our athletic program. Just a few will not do. Thank You Tom Joostberns This is the true, true tale of the affordable holiday ...made possible by joining Eaton Federal Savings and Loan’s Christmas Club Savings Plan last year! But, if you weren’t that wise twelve months ago and are just now recovering from the “cost of Christmas shopping” blues, listen to this wondrous tale of joyous holidays to come! Make it easy on yourself next year. Open an Eaton Federal Christmas Club Savings Plan, here and now, with us, for your Christmas 1982 shopping and be the “merry” in JOIN EATON FEDERAL’S CHRISTMAS CLUB ’82 NOW! and Loan Association 204 W. 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Elec­ tricity came to Nashville in 1902, but from the onstart it was an on-again, off-again Ernest L. Appleman, shown here with his service truck, began working for Thornapple Electric in Sep­ tember 1912 and continued on when the company was purchased and absorbed in 1922 by Consumers Power. He became a longtime local representative for C. P., working Out of their office on South Main (present-day location of Sandy's Barbershop). (Photo loaned, courtesy E. L. Appelman, Jr.) proposition. At best, service was erratic in those early days. The struggle of Thornapple Electric Com­ pany to provide adequate power to the village and the frequent interruptions of service, were faithfully chronicled by the Nashville News. Following are several News excerpts which help trace the difficulties associated with those progressive and pioneering times in the field of power. Oct. 3, 1901... Work on the big new power plant at LaBarge is expected to be completed by November 1 and poles for the power line are promised to be com­ pleted to Nashville before winter sets in. Nashville, therefore, should have electric lights by early winter. Dec. 12, 1901... The Thornapple Electric Com­ pany has completed in­ stallation of their tran­ sformer station on the north bank of the river, across from Baber’s mill and work is expected to start soon on stringing wires to the poles, which are all erected. There still seems hope that Nash­ ville will have electric lights by the beginning of the New Year. Jan. 9, 1902... Trouble between the common council and the Thornapple Electric Company over the cost of arc lights for the streets is temporarily holding up realization of electric lights for Nashville. The company proposes to charge the CHARTER ACCOUNT maximum interest checking NO MINIMUM BALANCE REQUIREMENT Free during our charter year ending 8/31/82*. No balance worries ... No extra account rela­ tionships required. No service charges. MAXIMUM INTEREST Maximum rate • Maximum yield. MAXIMUM CONVENIENCE Withdraw your funds anytime without penalty* *. Always open Teller machines. Free monthly statement with cancelled checks. FREE PRINTED CHECKS If you have another bank’s checks left over, bring them in and we will replace them with free printed SNB checks... up to 200. ‘After this date the minimum will be only $388. “NOW account deposits may be withdrawn at anytime, except when written notice of intent is authorized per federal regulations. OPEN A CHARTER ACCOUNT NOW 11 SNB OFFICES TO SERVE YOU SNB gm Aecwiity tank I MEMBER FDIC village $50 each, while councilmen claim the stated price earlier was $40. Things right now have reached an impasse. Jan. 16, 1902... Thornapple Electric Co. workmen are busy setting poles and stringing wires in the village, and the company promises the new street lights will be in use in thirty days. Jan. 30,1902... The current for the new electric lighting system is scheduled to be turned on for the first time Feb. 9. The arc lights on Main Street are all installed and the incandescent lights on other streets will be ready in a few days. During the last week, Downing’s market, Young & Company’s hard­ ware, Glasner’s grocery,and Beigh’s farmers’ sheds have been wired for electric lights and several other business places are planning to follow suit. Feb. 13, 1902... The Nash­ ville News building now is lighted by electric lights, and the acetylene gas plant, which has supplied lighting in recent years, is offered for sale. It is just the thing for a country store or summer resort and may be had for less .than one-half cost. Feb. 20,1902... Nashville is properly lighted at last. Current from the big power house at LaBarge was turned on for the first time Nashville's Main Street is cluttered with utility poles in this 1906 scene, four years after Thornapple Electric Company strung power lines into the village. (Phones arrived on the local scene in 1898-99.) The ups and down of erratic early power service were chronicled by the Nashville News, which by 1908 was relying on electricity to run its printing presses. Sunday morning, and Sunday night Main Street was as brilliant as a 4th of July. Four arc lights have been installed in the business district, and32-candle power incandescents are being tested in several other sections of the village. Mar. 13, 1902... Electric lights are proving none too dependable. Tuesday night they went out and stayed out until Wednesday evening. It turned out that a defective insulator had broken near Stony Point. Mar. 20, 1902... The electric lights went out again Wednesday evening. The big show by the Stuttz Theatre company was just about to begin at the opera house. Fortunately the place was provided with good kerosene lamps, which were lighted, and the show went on. Apr. 24, 1902... The Thornapple Electric Co. has finally received two carloads of poles and workmen have started to work setting them, as a step toward making electric lights available to any home in the village. H. G. Hale has had electric lights installed in his drug store. May 1,1902... Electric light wires are being strung up around town in great shape and it is expected there will be a 32-candle-power bulb hung at each street in­ tersection some time this summer. Jan. 1,- 1903... After two weeks of darkness, the electric lights came on again Tuesday evening. Jan. 22, 1903... Nashville was without lights again Thursday night, due to the breaking of a line. If the company would install a switch at the junction bet­ ween Lake Odessa and Nashville power lines, and a man to operate it, Nashville could have lights again within ten minutes, as they did in Hastings. Nashville users of electricity will do well to join in protesting until the company makes such an installation. Mar. 26, 1903... By a strange coincidence, on each of the five occasions that the electric current has failed here in the past year, it has been during the time some public entertainment was in progress. It happened again Monday night, during the performance of the Thomp­ son Jubliee Singers at the opera house. When the electric lights went out, kerosene lamps were lit and the program proceeded, albeit with poor visibility. The break in the power line was caused by a wire breaking between here and Lake Odessa, where a pole was blown down and a horse killed by coming in contact with the live wire. The trouble was not remedied until Wednesday evening. May 21,1903... The electric lights were off all of Tuesday night, due to the burning out of a coil at the plant. Oct. 1, 1903... An ac­ cidentally broken wheel in the Thornapple Electric plant has resulted in poor electric light service this Continued on next page— Crews of the Thornapple Electric Company were kept busy in the early years, restoring interrupted service. Appelman is among this group of six unidentified T. E. line repairmen. The company later became Thornapple Gas £ Electric, before takeover by Consumers Power. (Photo loaned, courtesy E. L. Appelman, Jr.) Treat Yourself at the... Village Hair Port with a new... - STYLE - CUT - PERM Call for appointment... 726-0257 ...or... 726-0623 Monday thru Friday 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. OPEN SOME EVENINGS! •New Construction*Service*Remodeling •Sewer and Drain Work Halsey Plumbing LARRY HALSEY Licensed Master Plumber II Ph. 517-543-6996 Serving Charlotte, Vermontville, Nashville - all of Eaton County 10% Discount on Labor for Senior Citizens^ M �The Maple Valley News, Nashville, Tuesday, November 17. 1981 — Page 5 Memories of the past, continued week, with power about one half normal. Repairs are expected to be completed by Saturday. Apr. 7, 1904... The manager of the Thornapple Electric Company announces that a new 350 hp. engine and dynamo has been ordered to furnish power until the big dam at LaBarge can be repaired, and that it is hoped electrical service can be resumed here within a few weeks. Dec. 2, 1904... Electric light service here is noticeably improved since the power comes from the new water power dam at LaBarge. July 13, 1900... The Thornapple Electric Co. is putting in a new wheel at the LaBarge dam, which will give them 1,000 horsepower when completed. However, the installation work necessitates drawing the water down, which means the usual amount of power is not available at all times. Therefore, service will not at all times be too good, but when the change-over is completed, customers will have better service than ever. Dec. 18, 1908... The News appreciates the improved service being given by the Thornapple Gas & Electric Company, and especially the efforts they make when anything goes wrong, to get it fixed at the earliest possible moment. Last Wednesday evening a broken wire between the junction and Lake Odessa put the lights out of commission. Under the old regime, no effort would have been made to locate the trouble until the next morning, and it would have been about noon before we could have had the power to print our papers. But Manager Place is a hustler, and the trouble had no sooner occurred than he had men out looking for it, with the result that before 10:00 the line was fixed, the current came on, and by working until 4:00 Thursday morning, the News was able to reach its readers promp­ tly on time, a fact which we know they will appreciate. 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 iih- 726-0088 WE'VE GOT THE ABILITY, THE EXPERIENCE AND THE EQUIPMENT TO SERVE YOU BEST I 6459 ALLEGAN RD. VERMONTVILLE, MICHIGAN STATE LICENSE NO. 1612 Vermontville news By Esther Shepard The third annual OldFashioned Family Christ­ mas at the Turner-Dodge Mansion, 100 E. North Street, Lansing, will be December 11 and 12 from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m., Sunday 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Adults $1.00, children 50 cents. There will be a tour of the 1858 house, historical exhibits and craft demonstrations, per­ formances, Christmas boutique and of Turner­ Dodge House, Historical Society of Greater Lansing and Lansing State Journal. Earl Groh of Hager Rd. will be home from Pennock after a heart attack on Tuesday. George Firster was out for a ride Tuesday and Friday afternoon with Gertie. Remember the date of November 18... At the First Baptist Church of Charlotte, 1111 S. Sheldon, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m:, the Vermontville Extension Study Group will co-host with the Tri-County Grqup a family living education program intitled “Gourmet Saving in the Kitchen”, presented by Eaton County Cooperative Extension. The guest speaker will be Dr. David Hiening-Boynton of Olivet College. Program will in­ clude cooking, growing herbs on the window sill and gourment recipes. Be sure to register, 543-2310, before the date. There is a charge of $1.50. You do not have to be a member to attend these family classes. This is to correct the birth announcement of little Justin Lee (7 lbs. 8V2 ozs.) born October 25 at Lansing General Hospital. He is the son of James and Wendy Wright. The paternal grandparents are Sharron Wright of Vermontville and Cutting costs ‘Gourmet Style’ is workshop theme— Dr. David HeiningBoynton of Olivet College will demonstrate preparation of nutritious low cost foods at a lecture­ demonstration on Wed­ nesday, November 18 at 9 a.m. at the First Baptist Church of Charlotte. Dr. Heining-Boynton, professor of Psychology and head of the Psychology, Sociology and Anthropology Department has knowledge of foods eaten by various ethnic groups from basic diets to herb flavored gourmet dishes. In addition to foods he prepares, Extension Homemakers from the Tri County, Vermontville and Carmel groups will prepare other gourmet dishes. Advanced registration is required by mailing $1.50 to the Extension office, 126 N. Bostwick St., Charlotte, Mi 48813-1497. Dick Wright of Eaton Rapids, great-grandparents are Mr. and Mrs. Fred Wright of St. Charles; these names of the grandparents were omitted. The maternal grandparents are Walter and Donna Wyskowski of Round Lake Rd., e Rd., greatgrandparents Bert and Bell Harmon of Nashville, greatgrandmother Mrs. Della Ackley of Assyria; greatgrandparents Maynard and Ada Bush of N. Main and great - great - grandmother Mrs. Esther Bush of Grand Ledge. There was a hometown interest in the recent election in Hastings when Phyllis Haines and Gorden Bennett were elected. Phyllis is the daughter of Mrs. Leta Nagle, who has served since April 1971 when she was appointed a Hastings treasurer. This is the fifith time she has been elected. In the Second Ward, Gorden was elected to the council, over his cousin Brian Edger, who did not know that Gorden wasrunning, but he said if he lost, it was still in the family. Gorden is the son of Cecil Bennett and Brian the son of Cecil’s sister, and they are the grandsons of the late Arthur and Flossie (Travis) Bennett of Bismarck. Alfred Bennett is at Community Hospital, 183 West at West Emmett, Battle Creek, room 409. Mrs. Coretta Seward will have surgery on her leg this morning and her roommmate, Mrs. Angeline Skedgell, is still in the room with her, room 335, Pennock Hospital. forMEN Our expert hair stylists will create a handsome cut for YOU I NANCY’S BEAUTYSHOP 157 S. Main Street - Vermontville PHONE 726-0330 �the Maple Valley News, Nashville, Tuesday, November 17, 1981 — Page 6 Vermontville Village Council minutes The Vermontville Village Council met in regular session, Thursday, October 1, 1981 at 7:30 p.m. in the Public Library. Present: Aldrich, Fox, Hale, Lewis, Trumble, Wineman. . Absent: None. President Mason called the meeting to order at 7:40 p.m. Minutes of the September 3, 1981 regular meeting were read. Motion by Hale, supported by Lewis, to ac­ cept minutes as read. All ayes. Motion carried. Mason then turned the meeting over to Ms. Bertinelli, representing Condor Calbe TV of Whitmore Lake. She discussed the C.A.T.V. franchise her company desired with our community, prices to customers, com­ bining with Nashville the only way. Lengthy discussion. Clerk read Attorney Smith’s opinion regarding Cable TV Ordinance. No action taken. Treasurer’s Report was read. Motion by Lewis, supported by Aldrich to accept report as read. All ayes. Motion carried. Clerk read insurance bid from Burnham & Flower Agency of Kalamazoo. Price of $4,435.00, not including Worker’s Compensation or Zurich-American Co. extra Maple Valley Athletic Boosters BINGO MAPLE VALLEY HIGH SCHOOL CAFETERIA THURSDAYS... 7:00 p.m. Early Birds ... 6:30 p.m. liability policy. Stanley Trumble, of Trumble Agency, Vermontville, as agent of Auto-Owners In­ surance Co., discussed his insurance bid of $4,490.00 Discussion followed. Motion by Hale, supported by Fox, to discontinue the Village insurance coverage with Bunham & Flower Agency of Kalamazoo, as of Oct. 16, 1981 and accept the proposal of our local agent, Stanley Trumble-through Auto-Owner’s Insurance Co., effective Oct. 16, 1981. All ayes. Motion carried. Mary Trumble gave Wage Committee report: Pres$900.00, Clerk-$6,000.00, Treas.-$1,800.00, Assessor$300.00, Extra labor (Lawn mowing) - $3.00 per hour, Transfer Station Operator$4.50 per hour, Deputy Clerk$1,500 (Water & Sewer billing) and $3.35 per hour for extra office hours, council Members-$20.00 per meeting, Maintenance-2 men-5 percent increase per hour. Lengthy discussion followed. Motion by Aldrich, sup­ ported by Lewis to give the 2 maintenance men a 10 percent per hour raise. Roll call vote: Wineman-aye, Aldrich-aye, Lewis-aye, Hale-aye, Trumble-nay, Fox-nay. 4 ayes, 2 nays. Motion carried. Discussion. Motion by Trumble, supported by Hale, to accept the Wage Committee recommendation on all but the maintenance men’s. Roll call vote: Wineman-nay, Aldrich-nay, Lewis-nay, Hale-aye, Trumble-aye, Fox- NOTICE Deadline for filing nominating petitions for Nashville President, Clerk, Treasurer, Accessor and three two year terms on the Nashville Village Council will be Tuesday, December 15, 1981 at 4:00 p.m. Petitions must be filed with the Nashville Village Clerk. Nomination petitions are available at the Village Clerk's Office. Susan M. Corkwell Nashville Village Clerk Abstained. 3 nays, 2 ayes, 1 abstained. Motion defeated. Motion by Aldrich, sup­ ported by Lewis, to give Treasurer $200.00 increase. 4 ayes, 2 nays. Motion carried. Office hours established: Closed Monday. 9-12, 1-5 on Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday, Friday 9-12 and closed Friday afternoon. Motion by Fox, supported by Hale, that all remaining wages be as the Wage Committee recommended. Roll Call Vote: Winemannay, Aldrich-aye, Lewis-aye, Hale-aye, Trumble-aye, Foxaye. 5 ayes, 1 nay. Motion carried. Mason discussed a com­ munity Dinner for Jack Rathburn, October 24, 1981. Chamber of Commerce asked if Council would pay one half of cost of meat and flowers. Council declined as is improper use of funds. Council will purchase own gift. Mr. and Mrs. Clifford Byinton asked village to maintain road to their new home off Anderson Hwy. Discussion. Clerk read Attorney’s opinion of streets on original plat. Street Committee, Fox and Lewis to do further investigation of situation. Mike Prescott, representing the Township Fire Dept, explained the Twp’s purchase of a new monitoring system to be centrally dispatched through the Eaton County Sheriff’s Dept, at no dispatch change. The Twp. will approve this type of system if the Village will agree to still pay the equal of one half of the telephone bills and one half of the salaries. Discussion. Motion by Wineman, sup­ ported by Hale, to continue to allocate fire Expense monies ('/2 phone and salaries) in the budget for 1 year. All ayes. Motion carried. Monthly Police Report was distributed. Clerk reported Lt. James Fawcett had read Animal Ord. No. 23 and gone to Castelie residence, measured area as requested, and stated they had proper enough area. Discussion. Motion by Lewis, sup­ ported by Wineman, that Diane Casteele be allowed to We don't have a famous name... so we HAVE to do a better job. Soft is only PART...of our story. keep the one cow presently owned, and only this cow, on her promises. Clerk to follow Ordinance directions, notifying Casteele in writing. All ayes. Motion carried. Bills were read for ap­ proval. Motion by Lewis, supported by Aldrich, to pay bills from proper funds. All ayes. Motion carried. Correspondence was read. Discussion of increase in Revenue Sharing and need of another Public Hearing­ same date as regular November meeting. Mason named Fox as Police Board Chairman. Mason stated there would be a “Special” Council meeting, Thursday, October 8, at 7:00 p.m. for the pur­ pose of discussing the Capital Improvement Program. Larry Fleis of Williams & Works will be present. Motion by Fox to adjourn meeting, supported by Aldrich. Meeting adjourned at 11:12 p.m. Bill L. Mason, President SPECIAL COUNCIL MEETING-OCTOBER 8, 1981 The Vermontville Village Council met in special session Thursday, Oct. 8, 1981 at 7:00 p.m. in the Public Library for the purpose of reviewing the Capital Improvement Project Committee Report. Present: Fox, Hale, Lewis, Trumble Absent: Aldrich, Wineman President Mason called the meeting to order at 7:10 p.m. and immediately turned the meeting over to Larry Nix, Project Manager, and Larry Fleis, Eng. of Williams & Works, Grand Rapids. The Capital Im­ provement Program Streets, Sidewalks and Drainage, 1982-1987 booklets prepared by the Citizens Advisory Committee and Williams and Works were distributed to the Council and guests present. L. Nix and L. Fleis discussed page by page the findings of the 8 member committee, including in­ ventory of street, sidewalk and drainage condition, cost estimates, and available financing options were identified and discussed at length. The Citizens Advisory Committee recommended that the Council pursue a Small Cities Community Developement Block Grant. No action taken. Motion to adjourn by Hale, supported by Lewis. Meeting adjourned at 8:50 p.m. BilLL. Mason, President •ABILITY •KNOWLEDGE •EXPERIENCE HASTINGS WATER CONDITIONING Water CERTIFIED DEALER American Water Works Association MEMBER Problem Water Specialists (616) 945-3949 629 S. Michigan Ave. Hastings, Mi. Action - Ads GARAGE SALE: 179 East Main Street, Vermontville, Thursday and Friday November 19 and 20, 1 to 6 p.m., Saturday November 21, 9:30 to 12. FOR RENT: Upstairs one bedroom apartment, fur­ nished, no children or pets, $175, pay own utilities 852­ 0882 or 852-1671 Nashville (tfn) FOR RENT: In Nashville-2 large apartments, one up, one down, 1st months rent plus security deposit, no pets, no children. 852-0833 Nashville (11-24) A weekly report from - ERNEST NASH State Representative JOBS, JOBS, JOBS - Governor Milliken and Republicans in the House and Senate are calling upon Democrats to begin work on the state’s economic recovery package so that Michigan’s unemployed can get back to work. The Democrats, who control both the House and Senate, have refused, so far, to move the necessary bills out of their committees. DEER SEASON OPENS - Michigan’s northern woods will be filled with deer hunters from November 15 through November 30. According to the Michigan Department of Natural Resources, there will be more armed hunters in Michigan the 1st two weeks in November than there are soldiers in the standing United States Army. The hunters are expected to spend $250 million in hunting-related expenses during the period. RED TAPE HOTLINE - A toll-free “hotline” has been installed by the Department of Commerce that will allow employers, employees and Michigan citizens to phone in suggestions on how state government can reduce its red tape and regulations. Anyone who has experienced difficulty, unnecessary delays, or incurred undue costs due to state government rulings should phone the hotline number at 1­ 800-292-9544. The hotline was established by the Regulatory Review Task Force in an effort to gather suggestions from the public on unnecessary red tape. The phone is expected to be busy frequently, so keep trying until you get through. PERCH LIMIT ELIMINATED - Good news for perch fishermen in the Lower Peninsula! A new law was recently enacted that eliminates the 50 perch per day catch limit in the Lower Peninsula. The limit still applies to the Upper Peninsula, however. Department of Natural Resources officials explain that the lack of a limit will have little or no biological impact. ' STORM LOANS AVAILABLE The federal Small Business Administration has informed state officials that ten Michigan counties have been declared disaster areas in the wake of torrential rains that hit Oakland, Genesee, Lapeer, Macomb, Saginaw, Shiawassee, Wayne, Washtenaw, Tuscola and Livingston counties on September 30 - October 1. Loan applications for physical damage may be filed with the SBA until the close of businesson January 4, 1982. Economic injury loans can be applied for until August 3, 1982. No word yet from the U.S. Department of Agriculture on the status of a request for disaster area designation. The final request cannot be submitted until after the fall harvest and final figures are compiled. 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BOGER 301 Fuller St., Nashville REV. RICHARD WADSWORTH UNITED METHODIST CHURCH School ... FIRST CONGREGATIOHAL CHURCH 110 S. Main, Vermontville 10:30 a.m. 6043 Scott Rd. (M-79) REV. DAVE SCHREUDER -ooccax Sun. A.M. Worship. 9:15 Sunday School.....10:15 ASSEMBLY OF GOD CHURCH CHURCH OF THE NAZARENE Sunday School. 9:45 a.m. Sunday School .. TO a.m. Sunday: Sunday: A.M. Worship! 1:00 a.m.A.M. Worship ..11 a'.m. P.M. Worship. 6:00 p.m. P.M. Worship ... 7 p.m. Wednesday Bible Study & Wednesday Evening Prayer Meeting.. 7 p.m.Worship..............7 p.m. REV. J. G. BOOMER Worship at the church of your choice, but make religion a part of your life. AREA CHURCH SCHEDULES E. State Road, Nashville *is*5 One of the negative aspects of our culture is super­ ficiality in relationships. We “Greet and go” or “meet and move.” Our mobility changes our neighborhoods and our churches. Even when we “stay put” we are tempted not'to get intimately involved in > the lives of others. A mark ofmaturity is the forming of deeper and • more honest relationships with people. Persons everywhere cry out for this kind ofresponse. Perhaps it is not an audible cry but rather a subtle longing for someone who really cares and really appreciates. Persons who rub shoulders with the multitudes are still lonely in the recesses oftheir own lives. Even psychologists call for deeper personal relationships. But certainly the Christian response is a loving outreach to the lonely everywhere — even the active people in our own church. “Bear ye one another's burdens, and so fulfill the law of Christ.” (Galations 6:2). “Pray one for another.” (James 5:6). Christianity has always called for intimate and caring involvement in the lives of others. But the relationships called for should not only be deeper but also more honest. This certainly has been much more threatening to each ofus. We are so used to pretending - to wearing masks - to covering up - that others do not always know the real “me”. In a sense I have lost myintegrity by pretending to be something or someone I am not. Sometimes my other worldliness has blocked others out. Perhaps ifI could lower my'mask and share my own weaknesses and identify with the person needing help, my relationship would be more honest What is true of our human relationships is infinitely more true of our relationship with God. Here again, Christian maturity calls for deeper and more honest personal relationships. Far too many Christians live for too long on the immediate thrill that occurred when they were saved and sanctified - as though these experiences were ends in themselves. The mature Christian views conversion as a beginning. He is now freed to “become” according to God’s plan. His relationships grow deeper as he actualizes the gifts and poten­ tialities which have always been inherent in his life. Let’s be thankful for the deep relationships that we have and ask God to give us the concern and love for others that He would want us to have. 207 S. Main St HOWARD GOODENOUGH jteiLite te-NHRI (517) 852-9713 "I'm Thankful For Deep and Honest Relationships NASHVILLE BAPTIST CHURCH 304 Phillips St. r 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 PASTOR STEVEN L. REID ST. CYRIL CATHOLIC CHURCH 803 Reed St., Nashville Sunday School .. 10 Sunday: Sunday Mass .9:30 a.m.A.M. Worship .. 11 Holy Day Masses Evening Worship . 7 celebrated at 7:00 p.m. Wednesday Evening: the evening before Prayer Meeting .. 7 a.m. 203 N. State, Nashville REV. ROBERT CONSANI 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. 11 a.m. P.M. Service . 7 p.m. A.M. Servic 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 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 Volley News, Nashville, Tuesday, November 17,1981 — Page 8 Maple Valley School Board discusses possible curriculumstudy Cont. from front pagewould be to solicit opinions regarding various aspects of school operations from parents, students, and teachers; and the board would receive a summary report regarding the opinionaire findings. No action was taken at the meeting but there will be further discussion regarding the study at the regular December board meeting. The curriculum study would be done at an approximate cost of $2,500,00 and the opinionaire study at an approximate cost of $1,500.00. The general material was presented by board member Dale Ossenheimer, Jr. A letter of resignation was accepted from board member Wilbur Marsh ef­ fective immediately. A special meeting has been scheduled for Monday, November 23 at 7 p.m. in the school administration building at which time an appointment will be made to the-board of education. Anyone interested in being considered for possible appointment to this position should submit a letter to Elam Rockwell, Secretary, Board of Education, prior to the November 23 meeting. Fuller Street Elementary teacher Claudette Holmberg was granted an extension of her maternity leave which will have her returning to her teaching' position Monday, November 30. A maternity leave of absence FROM was approved for Maplewood Elementary teacher Laura Smith beginning approximately February 24, 1982 and continuing for six weeks. General fund bills in the amount of $30,142.21 were approved for payment. The October 16 payroll in the amount of $94,228.33 and the October 30 payroll in the amount of $93,769.10 were approved for payment and transfer to the payroll ac­ count. Superintendent Wolff reported that the loan ap­ plication to the State Department of Education in the amount of $295,000.00 had been approved. Action was taken to accept the bid of Michigan National Bank at an interest rate of 12 percent on the loan. The money will be obtained as necessary in partial amounts with a loan of $50,000.00 necessary by November 13 to meet the balance of the payroll that day, and an additional amount of $100,000.00 will be required for the November 25 payroll and related in­ surance expenses. The board members ap­ proved the winter sports coaching staff as recom­ mended by athletic director Larry Lenz: freshman boys basketball, James Ferrier; eighth grade boys basket­ ball, Merle Martin; seventh grade boys basketball, Brian Bahs; junior varsity wrestling - boys, Bill Brenton; varsity girls volleyball, Bill Christensen; freshman cheerleading advisor, Kelley Jo Jones; and junior high cheerleading advisor, Laurie Bradely. (All of the coaches and advisors listed are assisting with the athletic program on a voluntary basis.) Approval was given varsity and junior varsity cheerleading advisors Melanie Garlinger and Chris Ricketts who are paid through the master contract agreement. Approval had been given earlier this fall for Jerry Reese as varsity boys basketball coach, Guenther Mittelstaedt as junior varsity boys basketball coach, and Chris Ricketts as varsity wrestling coach being paid under-the master contract agreement. They have indicated that a donation will be made to the Athletic Boosters. Senior class advisor Melanie Garlinger and the senior class officers at­ tended the meeting in reference to the senior trip. Approval was given the trip to Florida which will include a stop at the world’s fair in Knoxville. The trip will begin May 12 and the students will return on May 19. Daryl Hartzler, Lakewood Community Education director, made a report to the board stating that there were approximately twentytwo memberships for state aid purposes with thirty­ eight people enrolled. Classes are being offered both at Maple Valley High School and Mead-O-Acres. TO fop N FEMINE FASHIONS — 100% Poly TURTLE NECKS f long sleeves 100% Poly VNECK contrast trim ........................ *4.99 100% Poly Long Sleeve PEASANT BLOUSES....... *3.99 1OO% Poly Extra Size V NECK with COLLAR.... *5.59 BOTTOMS *4.99 BLUE JEANS Des igner Type Fit ... 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TOPS Daryl stated that Lakewood would like to continue with the program at Maple Valley in future years and would appreciate action by the Maple Valley board as soon as possible. Fuller Street principal, Howard Yost, reported on his meeting with Burr Smith, representative from AAA, regarding the traffic flow and possible development of a safety patrol in Nashville. No decision was made at this time as further study is being completed, and general consensus of the board was that work should continue toward develop­ ment of a safety patrol. The board members voted to construct a new btfrner at the Fuller Street Elemen­ tary School with the cost not to exceed $472.00. The alternative would have been to obtain a dumpster at a cost of $70.00 per month. A revised general fund operational millage levy for 1981 was approved: 8.3 mills allocated ($435,769.24), plus 15.31 mills extra voted ($803,810.48), plus 1.40 mills transportation ($73,503.25), equals a total of $1,313,082.97. Tom Joostberns gave a report regarding the various fund raising activities being conducted by the Athletic Boosters, and he also stated that the balance from last spring sports had been completely paid by the school district. A more definite financial report will be possible as soon as the girls basketball season is completed regarding all fall sports. A letter of resignation was received from board member Wilbur Marsh at the regular meeting of the Maple Valley Board of Education helf Monday, November 9. His leeter of resignation is effective immediately, and he was not at the meeting Monday night. It is necessary that the board of education appoint someone to fill this position through June 30, 1982. A special meeting has been scheduled for Monday, November 23, beginning at 7:00 p.m. in the school ad­ ministration. building at which time an appointment will be made by the board of education. Anyone interested in being considered for possible appointment to this position through June 30,1982; should submit a letter to the following address prior to the time of the special meeting November 23: Mr. Elam Rockwell, Secretary, Board of Education; Maple Valley Schools, 11090 Nash­ ville Hwy; and Ver­ montville, Michigan 49096 Action - Ads SCULPTURED NAIL EXTENTIONS: $23.50, manicures and pedicures available, Bobbie 852-0940, Nashville. (11-24) SEPTIC TANK CLEANING: Approved by Michigan Department of Health. Call Menzo Howe, Charlotte, Phone 543-0173. (Ifn) Hummell - Pearson United Barbara Hummell and Ronald Pearson were married October 28, in Detroit. Parents of the couple are Harold and Arlene Hummell of Nashville and Ralph and Shirley Currier of Nashville. Family and friends are invited to an open house reception November 22 at the Community Building in Nashville at the corner of N. Main and Philadelphia St. A money tree will be decorated with cards of best wishes. They will be leaving to make their home in Florida. H.C. PELFREY DIGGING — FREE ESTIMATES —' Septic Installation Drywells and Drainfields Basements Dump Tracking Hook Ups Ph. (616) 7583703 2900 E. Cloverdale Rd. Hastings, Michigan �The Maple Valley News, Nashville, Tuesday, November 17, 1981 — Page 9 cgobbling sfiood (Buys Bausch and Lomb Revlon Flex Saline Solution 12 oz. 16 oz Lens Lubricant Shampoo OZ* INSULIN USERS $2.00 REBATE on B-D Syringes with the MICRO-FINE Ik Needle urn [• Sharper • Thinner Lo-Dose Syringes 100 Lo-Dose $11.99 ILess Mfr’s Rebate -2.00 • Double Lubricated Rebate Paid by Manufacturer. Your cost after rebate 9.99 Blistex Polaroid SX-70 TIME-ZERO Supercolor Film Single $£89 DRY IDEA Double Pack REG. 21.95 Hankcraft 240 Humidifier (This is the last week for pre-seasonal savings.) ROLL-ON Deodorant Pack Blistex Balm Dry Idea PHOTO GREETING CARDS Designed For Fox-Photo By 5al6 Includes color prints and envelopes. NEW NORELCO TRIPLEHEADER SUPER SHAVER, LOW PRICE! 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Monday thru Saturday (FORMERLY SIMON PHARMACY) 207 Main St.. Nashville 852-0845 �The Maple Valley New* Nashville, Tuesday, November 17,1981 — Page 10 Pennock Physicians Center hosting 'open house The recently completed Physicians Center at Pen­ nock Hospital in Hastings will host an open house Sunday, Nov. 22, hospital administrators announced this week Invitations will go out this week for the tour of the new facilities that are a result of the hospital’s expansion program. Barry County Mental Health Services and Hastings Medical Group, P.C., two of the center’s tenants, will open their doors as part of the open house celebration. The center has added 12,000 square feet to the hospital building at a cost of |1 million. The addition was financed through the Hastings Economic Development Corporation, a quay-governmental board set up to offer low cost financing for business im­ provements. Visitors to the open house will notice changes in the entire building. A lobby with skylights and enclosed glass will welcome families and visitors that don’t want to wait in the doctors’ offices. An open stairway and plants also add a new look. An added attraction for the open house activities will be the computer facilities that are now located on a lower level. Members of the Hastings Medical Group, P.C., that will welcome visitors are William Baxter, M.D., Larry Blair, M.D., John G. DenHartog, M.D., and Richard Delnay, M.D. Family and Children’s Services will welcome visitors as part fo the Barry County Mental Health Services offices. In addition to the computer facilities, data processing, employee education and development and patient education wings will also be open. The center houses several tenants that will not be in­ volved in the open house festivities. Other—center tenants include the Hastings Orthopedic Clinic, P.C., the Thornapple Valley Family Physicians, P.C., and the Radiology Associates. Some of the physicians which are housed in the new center are James Atkinson, M.D., Jack Brown, M.D., Oscar deGoa, M.D., Paul DeWitt, M.D., Robert Schirmer, M.D., James Spindler, M.D., James Weatherhead, M.D., Steven Wildern, M.D., and David Woodliff, M.D. Banner Hastings — Devoted to the Interests of Barry County Since 1856 — rice 20* Howe wins mayor’s post with 56 percent of vote HaX H in Banner N» PubV-M<Sr«lh,C!, „ Publishers Nas THURSDAY AFfERNOO PhooS?Btce.Be Hast! loc msi ’W • FOR SALE • Help us put out a better paper. Your letters and comments on the New Hastings Banner will be appreciated. Write... P.O. Box B, Hastings, Michigan 49058 J-Ad Graphics...bringing you The Reminder (the first of the week) and...The Banner (the last of the week) 2 Relocatable Classrooms 1 -1973 and 1 -1974 Unit For further information and bid forms Please Contact... MAPLE VALLEY SCHOOLS Carroll Wolff, Superintendent 11090 Nashville Highway Vermontville, Mi. 49096 Phone: 517-852-9699 Bids are due on or before December 14,1981. �TheMaple Valley News, Nashville, Tuesday, November 17, 1981 — Page 11 Free Solar Heating clinic Special programs planned at Heritage Hills Church The Heritage Hills Bible Church located ten miles north of Battle Creek on M-66 will present a fast moving multi-media program “This is America” Sunday, November 22 at 7. This service will climax a Thanksgiving Sunday at Heritage Hills Bible Church. Pastor Shotts will be speaking on the subject “Thanksgiving Better Shown than Blown” at the 10:45 service. In the Sunday School hour at 9:45 he will be teaching “Soul-winning through Thanksgiving”. A Thanksgiving offering will be received as a part of the annual Ninety Per Cent Sunday in which each mem­ ber is encouraged to give 90 percent of his weekly income. This is a special offering to pay the winter heat bills for the Heritage Hills Christian Schools. To every person in at­ tendance at the morning services, a 1982 scripture text calender with beautiful scenic pictures will be given. On Sunday, November 29, “Friends Day” will be ob­ served. Everyone is encouraged to bring a friend: Thursday, November 19,7­ 9 p.m. in the Hastings High School Lecture Hall. Learn how — 1. Sun Wall Solar Heating systems will reduce heating cost 25 to 50 percent. 2. State and Federal tax credits pay up to 50 percent of total system cost. 3. How a Sun Wall System will look on your home. Also covered will be new Solar homes and Solar green houses. Reservations appreciated. Call Sun Designs, 349-2264 Kalamazoo or 685-1257 Plainwell.________________ prizes will be given to the ones who bring the most friends. Pastor Shotts will be speaking on the subject “How To Win Friends and Influence People”. Bazaar & Bake Sale 'Holiday Ball' set for Dec. 5 ANNUAL CHRISTMAS MISSION BAZAAR & BAKE SALE SATURDAY, NOV. 21 9a.m. -3p.m. SUNFIELD UNITED METHODIST CHURCH Luncheon 11 a.m. -1 p.m. Local Retirees No. 138 Local No. 138 Retirees will meet Thurs. Nov. 19 at the Union Hall. A potluck dinner at 12:00 noon is planned. Meat and coffee furnished, bring dish to pass and table service Program; Speaker on Drug Abuse, All retirees are invited (11-17) WOOD FOR SALE: 3 face cord. U-haul, $90.00. Call after 12:30 p.m. 945-9355 Hastings. The Hastings Area Chamber of Commerce Tenth Annual Holiday Ball will be held Saturday, December 5. Dancing to the music of “Midwest” will be from 9 p.m. to 1 a.m. Tickets for the event will be $15 per couple. Refreshments will be available. Happy hour is scheduled from 8 p.m. to 9 FOR SALE: 1972 Dodge Van, runs good, $900.00. Phone 721-8315 Banfield. LOWRY GENIE ORGAN FOR SALE: Played very little, $500.00. Also 275 gal. oil tank, $40.00. Phone 852­ 0970 Nashville. p.m. Proceeds from the dance will benefit Light-A-Light, the downtown Christmas decoration fund. Advance tickets are $13 per couple. Tickets may be purchased from all board members or at the Chamber office, 115 S. Jefferson, Hastings. WILL DO SNOW­ PLOWING throughout the winter. 374-7004. (tfn) FOR SALE BY SEALED BID: 1980 Olds Cutlass L.S., 4-door sedan, V-6, loaded, 30,000 miles. Call 945-9415 Hastings between 8:30 a.m. 5 p.m. (11-24) Open Daily 9-9, Phone 543-0733 Sundays 11-6 1658 Lansing Road, Charlotte K mart® ADVERTISED MERCHANDISE POLICY Prices Effective Our firm intention is to have every adver­ tised item in stock on our shelves. 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L.C.D. read­ out, memory, percent, square root, and more. �J* market tips by Maryann Beckman Consumer Marketing Information-Agent COOPERATIVE EXTENSION SERVICE Turkeys, cranberries sweet potatoes take the spotlight this week as sumers plan the feast, and food con says Maryann Beckman, MSU Food Marketing Agent. Turkey supplies are 20 to 25 percent larger than a year ago and cold storage holdings are the largest in several years which adds up to lower turkey prices than a year ago. The best specials will be found this week and next when retailers offer tremendous deals (some at or even below their cost) to attract you to their stores. Smart shoppers take ad­ vantage of the bird and “other foods” specials. And plan ahead. If turkey’s in your Christmas or New Year's plans, or if you want a mid-winter bird, buy a second or third bird or turkey product now. Prices traditionally go up after Thanksgiving and though they may not go up as much as usual this year, they’ll still be higher than the Thanksgiving specials. There’s a turkey size and type to fit every need and every size family with the choices so- numerous it’s sometimes hard to decide. Large size birds (16 to 20 pounds or more) are the most economical on a servings-per-pound basis, but if you can’t use that much (or can’t share half a bird with another family), turkey parts, rolls, roasts or the myriad of other turkey products available may be your better value. Look at all choices before deciding. If you want a “plain, oldfashioned” type bird these days, you may have to look a bit harder than usual. About 85 percent of all whole birds now are pre-basted. Eight years ago only a third of the birds were pre-basted (self­ basting) but this practice 6 k' $ Lip Continued on next pog IW1 Ingulf Bjjl S ijWl! btyl! Will W fcollw �The Maple Valley News, Nashville, Tuesday. November 17. 1981 — Page 13 caught on so fast with con­ sumers, the numbers in­ jected have steadily in­ creased. The basting solution, injected under the skin, is released during roasting to help keep the meat more moist. Yes, you pay turkey prices for the three percent (by weight) basting solution, but most consumers want the more-moist birds and are willing to pay the price. You can get the same moist meat by properly cooking an unbasted bird in a 325 degree F. oven for the proper time. Therein lies the problem, for many consumers overcook turkey. Self-basting birds are injected with solutions ranging from straight butter to mixtures of various oils, broth and water. Read labels to know what you’re getting and compare prices; there’s a wide range. The sweet potato crop is 14 percent larger than last year; quality is excellent. Both cured and uncured sweets are still in marketing channels this week so buy only what you can use right away and then buy more later. The first sweets to market are uncured so bruise more easily and have a shorter shelf-life than the kiln-dried sweets that come to market after November 12. By next week, most will be the cured type. Kiln-drying (where the potatoes are held for about 2 weeks at temperatures of 80 to 85 degrees F. with high humidity) is done to induce chemical changes in the potatoes that permit longer storage life and maintenance of flavor. Kiln-dried cured sweets keep well for 2 to 5 weeks at room temperature. Cold temperatures change flavors so don’t refrigerate. What’s the difference between sweet potatoes and yams? In this country, all are sweet potatoes of dif­ ferent varieties... dryfleshed versus moist-fleshed. Though both terms are used interchangeably in most Prices Effective Wed., November 18 thru Sat., November 21 Save 16% To 33% markets, the term sweet potatoes is most often used in describing the fawn-colored, dry-fleshed sweet potato known as the Jersey type. 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LOVE» MhTES Our Reg. 18.97 Save 4.97 Men’s Rubber Boots Pac boots with steel shank and warm liner. 1OO% waterproof. Women’s Sizes Our Reg. 4.97 Our Reg. 23.97 Save 7.97 Offer Good Nov. 18-21,1981 3.70 Save 25% Women’s Fleecy-lined Suede Boots Women’s Plush Ballerian Slippers Uppers In British Gold suede leather with warm fleecy lining, rugged unit safe. Washable plush Orlon* acrylic, with padded foam insole. Shell* Kraton* unit sole. Colors. *Ou Pont Reg TM Offer Good Nov. 18-21,1981 Offer Good Nov. 18-21,1981 �The Maple Valley News, Nashville, Tuesday, November 17, 1981 — Page 14 Cont. from previous page sweets are the most widely available and most popular. True yams, a tropical African plant, are not grown or marketed in the U.S. Cranberries are here and will soon be gone. The fresh crop is marketed from October through December only. Since 54 percent of this Vitamin C rich crop comes to market in November, now’s the time to buy several bags of the Thanksgiving specials and freeze some for mid­ winter use. There’ll be plenty for all this year even though the crop is down one percent. Last year’s weather caused fresh market problems that meant stores were “put on allocation” and only allowed so many bags per store. This year’s Cool grain for storage, says County Extension Director of low grain prices this fall, many area farmers are storing grain on the farm. According to “Because weather has been good (though size is variable) and growers are increasing (to 8 to 9 percent) the amounts of the total crop coming to fresh market. County Extension Director Allen Krizek, proper tem­ perature management is critical for successful grain storage. Ideally the grain should be held within 10 degrees of the average outdoor temperature. When the outer layers of grain are colder than the rest of the grain, moisture migration occurs, encouraging mold growth. As fall temperatures drop, the grain should be cooled to 30-35 degrees. A fan operated at 1-10 cfm-bushel will cool grain in 5-8 days. Farmers can monitor grain tem­ peratures by holding a good thermometer in the fan exhaust. The cooling will be complete when the exhaust temperature is nearly equal to the outside temperature Krizek advises farmers to regularly inspect stored grains to spot any problem before they become serious. For additional information, request Extension Bulletin E-1431, “Stored Grain HOWO f'”'-00"', Your Choice 4.9 Comb ‘N Curl™ Or Sleepy Time Lovable dolls. Doll with rooted hair for styling, or a drink-and-wet doll. Save. Pretty Doll Coach At Savings Boots & Saddles™ Of The West Bright red Ilx22y2" coach has patch­ work print hood and 6V2-inch wheels. Set includes 8" and 4" dolls each dressed up in cute western outfits. The Saving Place Offer Good Nov. 18-21,1981 I I ■ Offer Good Nov. 18-21, Colorful Play Family Farm11 I HI Pre-Holiday Wood and plastic barn and silo. 22 play parts. Door makes "moo-oo" sound when opened. Hours of fun for ages 2-6. 7.87V Offer Good Nov. 18-21,1961 9.8 Kindergarten Wood Blocks Complete Beauty Case Set 28 colorful blocks in 9 shapes. Carrying carton with handle. Includes light-up mirror, play hair dryer and hair accessories. 2 Skill Levels entex MN Offer Good Nov. 18*21 1981 Offer Good Nov. 18-21,1981 26.66 29.86 Dukes Of Hazzard™ Racing Set Electronic Space Invader™ Electric set includes 2 cars, track and exciting stunt bridge. Save. Attack Ships try to bomb ground defense. With sound effects. �The Maple Valley News, Nashville, Tuesday, November 17, 1981 — Page 15 Topical Flouride program cancelled Eaton County 4-H mem­ bers with an interest in rodeoing and attending MSU may be eligible for one of four scholarships provided by the MSU Rodeo Club. Two $1,200 and two $600 scholarships are awarded annually to MSU students who are proficient in one National Intercollegiate Rodeo Association (NIRA) event and willing to participate in a second NIRA event. According to Nancy Diuble Thelen, Eaton County 4-H Youth Agent, the purpose of the scholarship program is to encourage individuals to pursue a college education, become involved in MSU’s intercollegiate rodeo team and maintain academic achievement equal to or above the NIRA’s requirements. Written scholarship ap­ plications must be submitted by April 1, 1982, for the 1982­ 83 school year. Interested 4­ H members in their senior year of high school are en­ couraged to contact the Eaton County Cooperative Extension Service office. There will be no Summer Topical Fluoride Program in 1982, according to General Chairman, Louise Odrzywolska. Each year the number of children enrolled decreases and local chair­ man more difficult to recruit, she said. This year Nashville and Woodland had Prices Effective Wed., November 18 thru Set., November 21 n Daily 9-9, Sundays 11-6 The Saving Place Phone 543-0733 few enrollees. Out of 2,304 eligible children in the Delton, Hastings and Middleville School district, 366 children were enrblled, 335 children were given their first ap­ plication and 300 children completed all four treat­ ments. K mert« ADVERTISED MERCHANDISE POLICY Qjr inn intention « Io have every adver • Sood item in slock on our shelvee N an advertised item io not avaiiabie tor purpur­ chase due to any unforeseen reason. K mart wi issue a Rain Check on re quest tor the marchandtoa (one item or raaaon able tamiy quantity) io be purchased al tw sale price whenever avaaebia or wR eel you a comparable quality Ham al a compa­ rable reduction in pnce. 19.96 15.88 8.88 15.88 19.96 Rub-A-Dub* 17“ Dolly By Ideal* Tlppee Toes* Doll With Stroller Children’s Wood Boston Rocker With movable arms and legs, water­ proof so you can give her a bath. Perky 13" doll turns her head and wiggles as she walks with stroller. Maple-finish rocker has I3xl5-in. seat and is 36" tall. A great gift. 12.88 21** Ballerina Shade Doll Lamp Fashion doll Is beautifully gowned iin pink and white to make a perfect dresser lamp, 21". Save now. avings on Toys and Games Offer Good Nov. 18-21,1981 Offer Good Nov. 18-21,1981 18-21,1981 10.88 12.88 Talking Chatter Telephone All-in-One Marching Band Set Western Set For Action-packed Fun Pull and "voice" says, "Chatter, chatter," eyes roll. Ages 2-6. lO-pc. set with drum/sticks, cym­ bals, maracas, tambourine and Ring cap pistol, holster and belt, western hat vest and neckerchief. 4.96 Etch-A-Sketch® For Girls And Boys Turn the knobs to draw a picture. A favorite of children for years. 9.87 9.88 Roll-bar pickup, detachable trailer, 2 cycles and 2 riders. Electronic Merlin™ Game Popular Tonka9 Dump Truck Freight, Liner “Race Rig” Plays six computer games to test your skill. Great fun. Save! Authentic-looking truck unloads with real dumping action. Save. Sturdy black truck with colorful decals and authentic details. Play People™ Moto Cross Team �The Maple Valley News, Nashville, Tuesday, November 17, 1981 — Page 16 Serving our country Michael J. Mahar Michael J. Mahar, son of Mr. and Mrs. Robert Mahar of 1247 Ionia Road, Ver­ montville, has been promoted in the U.S. Army to the rank of sergeant. Mahar is a concrete and asphalt equipment operator at Fort Knox, Ky., with the 194th Armored Brigade. He is a 1978 graduate of Maple Valley Junior and Senior High School, Ver­ montville. Brian D. Hamilton Airman Brian D. Hamilton, son of Mr. and Mrs. David L. Hamilton of 314 S. Main, Vermontville, has been assigned to Lowry Air Force Base, Colo., 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 Washburn, son of Larry S. and Jane A. Decker of P.O. Box 75, Nashville, has been promoted to his present rank while serving with Marine Aircraft Group 49, Detach­ ment “A”, Naval Air Station, South Weymouth, Mass. A 1977 graduate of Maple Valley High School, Ver­ montville, Mich.,, he joined the Marine Corps in October credits toward an associate degree in applied science through the Community College of the Air Force. The airman will now receive specialized instruction in the avionics systems field. a Hamilton is 1980 graduate of Maple Valley High School, Vermontville. . Starr D. Washburn Marine Sgt. Starr D. Prices Effective Wed., November 18 thru Sat., November 21 The Saving Place • 1658 Lansing Road, Charlotte CARD OF THANKS Great big thank you to all band Booster officers, Band parents, and band students who worked in the con­ cession stand for the J.V. and Varsity football games. We couldn’t do it without you. And we owe its success to you. And a special thankyou to Duane and Pat Thatcher who worked at the last game. Sincerely, Nancy Brown Open Daily 9-9 Sunday 11-6 Phone 543-0733 Nylon Children's Mitten* Or Gloves Stylos Shown Are Representative ff Of The Group B Toddlers* Mittens Save 30% Our Reg. 1.97-2.47 Our Reg. 6.97 5.48 O7.u8r8 Reg. Gift Boxed Umbrella And Scarf Roomy Fall Fashion Bags At Savings Solid color or print self-folding umbrel­ la, case and matching scarf. 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Our Reg. 27.97, 76x86*' Full Size Comforter... 21.97 Our Reg. 35.97,86x92 Queen Size Comforter, 27.97 �The Maple Valley News, Nashville, Tuesday, November 17,1981 — Page 17 Gilmer charges Democrats have killed property tax relief bill LN> SX S $200 million in property tax relief to . Michigan homeowners was defeated Thursday by majority Democrats through a series of political parliamentary maneuvers, State Representative Don Gilmer (R-Augusta) charged. In its place, the Democrats voted to deny property tox relief to 44 percent of the people in an eleventh hour move that would force delayed revenue sharing payments to cities, delayed school aid payments to financially strapped districts, and would cost the state at least $15 million in interest penalties. Prices Effective Wed., November 18 thru Sat., November 21 ffor lthhA m1980 htw J A for the 1980 tax year. An effort to extend the law was defeated by Democrats despite estimates that it could save the state another $20 million for 1982. Gilmer said Republicans walked off the floor in disgust when Democrats substituted a new bill for the one containing the IIInn a d ddiittiionn,, G iillm mer eexx-explained, the Democrat proposal permits “double dipping” by welfare recipients who pay property taxes or rent with general assistance funds. A year-old law sponsored by Republicans which prohibited the practice saved the state $20 million . Republican plan, refused to consider any amendments and pushed it through on a straightpartyline vote. The Democrat proposal had been scuttled earlier in the day when the Republican property tax relief plan was approved by an over­ whelming 82-23 votes. “The Democrats have proven they are not serious about property tax relief. The issue is that fewer and fewer people are shouldering more and more of the bur­ den, Gilmer said. “Rather than address that problem, the Democrats Continued on next page— Open Daily 9-9, Sundays 11-6 K mart* ADVERTISED MERCHANDISE POLICY The Saving Place ® 1658 Lansing Road, Charlotte Phone 543-0733 T231W 43.87 1231 Our Reg. 1.77 Lux® Dishwashing Liquid Gets dishes squeaky clean, gentle on hands. 32 az* bottle. Save. •Fl. oz. Sale Ends Sat McentrMSi Kmart* Sale Price Less Factory Rebate Your Net Cost After Factory Rebate EK15 11.99 iris? 17.87 13.87 11.99 10-cup Drip Coffee Maker “Floral” 5-qt. Family Fryer Save! 2-slice Pastry Toaster Coffee-saver thrift control, in­ dicator light and carafe. Thermostatically controlled, splatter shield, basket, cord. Bread Brain® thermostat con­ trol and snap-open crumb tray. GE,® Electric Slicing Knife Detachable 9" slicing blade, fingertip switch and blade release. Save. □ur Reg. 10.77 6.96 30-drawer Cabinet 27' 23. 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DURACELL Your Choice 760 Not sold where prohibited by law Our Reg. 36.96 DURACELL® ■ Offer Good Nov. 18-21,1981 DURACELL Our Reg. 18.88 24.9612.97 Crosman® Air Rifle 5-in*1 Multi-Lantern Pump-up BB repeater and single-shot .177 pellet gun. Red, amber, emergency road lights. Also fluo­ rescent and spot light. 09 S7 Alkaline Batteries TWO BATTERIES Choose "“AAAA"” or “AAA" batteries de­ signed to last a long time. Savings now! Offer Good Nov. 18-21,1981 ■“ B K Offer Good Nov. 18-21 <1981 Focal* 10x-30x30mm Zoom Hand Telescope Quality coated optics for maximum viewing power with this compact telescope. Save. �The Maple Volley Newt, Nashville. Tuesday. November 17, 1981 — rage 18 Cont. from previous page chose to expand the circuit breaker, which already provides progressive relief to low income people. This is their idea of property tax reform and after playing parliamentary games they prevented nearly half the homeowners in Michigan from receiving any property tax relief at all.” Gilmer said the Republican plan, on the other hand, would have provided a 10 percent across the board cut in property taxes in 1982 for all homeowners with an income up to $75,000. In 1983 and subsequent years, they would have received a reduction of 20 percent. These middle income homeowners, at the very minimum, deserve the kind of relief we proposed last week. It’s a shame the Democrats chose to ignore the growing unrest of half of the people in this state and hoist an administrative nightmare on our cities and schools. “This is only a year plan, and the relief it contains is conditioned on a basis that ensures the Democrats they would have enough money to spend on programs they obviously considered to be a higher priority. It was a political move to get them through the 1982 election,” Gilmer confined. “Republicans have always supported a meaningful level of property tax relief for all homeowners and we will continue to work towards that goal.” WOOD FOR SALE: 3 face cord. U-haul, $90.00. Call after 12:30 p.m. 945-9355 Hastings. Volleyball coach needed in M.V. Anyone interested in coaching Maple Valley’s junior varsity volleyball team should contact Larry Lenz at 852-9275. WILL PAY $5.00 - For your non-working lawn mower. Phone 948-2748 Hastings. Subscribe to the HASTINGS BANNER Call 948-8051 Automotive Service Center Open: 1658 Lansing Road, Charlotte Quality parts and service Installation Available 66.88 66.88 49.888.88 Each Our Reg. 88.88 Choose AM/FM 8-track Or Cassette Stereo Original equipment styling. Fits many cars and light trucks. Our Reg. 34.88-39.88, 5W Or 6x9” Coaxial Speakers, Pr. 27.88 40-pc. Socket Set Halogen Lamp Kit 12-V. Car Vac Preprogram­ med to play 76 tunes. Save. 14",%" dr. 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Offer Good Nov. 18-21,1981 Offer Good Nov. 18-21,1981 �The Maple Valley News, Nashville, Tuesday, November 17, 1981 — Page 19 Open Daily 9-9 K mart* ADVERTISED MERCHANDISE POLICY Sundays 11-6 Prices Effective Nov. 22-24 a advertised rtem is not available lor purchase due to any unforeseen reason, K mart wfl issue a Rain Chock on request tor the morchandtoo (one item or reeeon- The Saving Place p ri c e w h e n e v e r a v ai la b le o r •yaotue a c o m p a ra b l e q u a lity H o rn at a c wodm epea-l RICEBREAKERS WE HONOR Save 33% 2.97, Ea./ 1.97 Ea. t 2.97 > Ea. j 4 iV 11.97 i Ea. Save 25% Giris’ Sizes f 7-16 Save 31% \ Our 3.37 Ea. Our Reg. 3.57-;;3.87 Ea. Thermal Underwear —i ^B^F B ■KJ Ea Men's tops or bottoms of soft white cotton. Ea. Our 2.97, Boys’, Ea., 1.97 Yourr Choice oice BF Our Reg. 4.87 Misses’, Girls* Thermals Trash Can Liners Polyester/cotton tops or bottoms. Prints or solid colors. Ea. Our 2.96, Giris’ 4-6X, Ea...... $2 50 plastic liners. Fit 20to 3O-gal. cans. 1.5 mil. —I W^F w^F thick. Shop and save. Offer Good Nov. 22-24,1981 Offer Good Nov. 22-24,1981 /cmntmll so A. Offer Good Nov. 22-24,1981 Save 40% REBATE SPECIALS Limit 3 MR. COFFEE Kmart® ® Sale Price Kmart® Sa|e S“O E■ Price Less Factory Rebate Your Net Cost After e$4 C3 Factory Rebate w Our Reg. 1.27 680 h Nylon hose and panty with cot­ ton panel in one. Basic shades. HI 12x75' roll of foil. So handy for wrapping QO -^^Push-button blend­ er has plastic pitcher, remov­ able blades. UI'Ul • ■! ®iiwns plain ■ffiifatMi < • Our Reg. 2.07 ea. 1 2Fo<br W4^Z limit 4 M&M* Candies Choose plain or peanut. 1-lb. bag. Almond 16-88 Alnfond CBS8OOC Offer Good Nov. 22-24,1981 Offer Good Nov. 22-24,1981 Aluminum Foil Save! Waring 7-speed Blender 2-lO-cup coffee maker with 3positon brewer/ warmer switch. 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All film ASA 1OO. 13.97 Processing not Included Offer Good Nov. 22-24,1981 1658 Lansing Road, Charlotte Offer Good Nov. 22-24,1981 Phone 543-0733 �The Maple Valley News, Nashville, Tuesday, November 17, 1981 — Page 20 Protect your landscape plants against winter injury Those bright, sunshiny winter days with the brilliant blue skies and biting wind can be as hard on your landscape plants as ex­ tremely low temperatures or heavy loads of ice and snow. The details of the damage may be different, but the result is the same: a dead or severely injured plant. You can’t do too much about low temperatures — except choose plants that are hardy in Michigan — but you can take steps to protect plants against some of winter’s other hazards. Allen Krizek, Eaton County Extension Director, says a common problem with rhododendrons, box­ wood, evergreen euonymous, and some taxus and juniper cultivars is desiccation, severe drying out of the foiliage. It occurs when the bright winter sun warms the leaves, raising the. vapor pressure inside them. Because the air out­ side the leaf is very dry, moisture escapes into it. The roots cannot take up water from the frozen soil to replace the moisture lost from the foliage. Leaves, stems, major branches and even whole plants may die. Protecting plants against desiccation is a two-step process. The first step is making sure they go into winter well supplied with water. The second step is shading the plants with burlap fastened to. stakes, a section of snow fencing, or a screen of pine boughs placed on the south side of the plants. Shading young maple trees, fruit trees and other thin-barked trees on the south and west sides is ad­ vised to prevent a condition commonly known as “south­ west” disease. It’s not a disease, Krizek says, but rather the vertical splitting qf the bark on the sunny side of the tree It usually happens when a sudden drop in temperatures follows a relatively warm, sunny day. When the tem­ perature falls, the outer bark cools down first and con­ tracts faster than the inner portion. The outer bark then splits. Shading the tree or wrapping the trunk with tree wrap will provide some protection. A blanket of wet snow on the branches of boxwood, rhododendrons and other shrubs may be picturesque, but it may also damage the plants. Bending the branches to the ground tends to break the bark aifd interrupt the circulation from the top of the plant to the - roots. Eventually the roots, cut off from the food manufactured in the leaves, starve to death.. Then the top of the plant dies for lack of a functioning root system. By the time this happens, however, years may have passed since the plant was injured. The owner seldom connects the snow load with the demise of the plant. To prevent this kind of injury, support the plants with burlap, canvas or chickenwire before the snow falls, Krizek advises. Open Daily 9-9 Sundays 11-6 3£ PRICEBREAKERS K mart® ADVERTISED MERCHANDISE POLICY 1658 Lansing Road, Charlotte Our firm intention is to have every adver­ tised item in stock on our shelves. W an advertised item is not available for pur­ chase due to any unforeseen reason, K marl will issue a Rain Check on request for the merchandise (one item or reason­ able family quantity) to be purchased at the sale price whenever available or will sell you a comparable quality item at a compa­ rable reduction in price. Phono 543-0733 Prices Effective Nov. 22-24 Our Reg. 9.97 USCG. Approved 6.97 Your Choice PerQt. In 12 Packs 3■90 6r1Our K mart 1OW4O Motor Oil Quality Kmart® allweather oil for your car, truck or van. Save now. 18-pc. Punch Bowl Set 8’/2-qt. bowl, 8 cups, 8 hooks, and a ladle. 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Auto Service Center Open: Mon. thru Sat. 9-6 Phone: 543-1197 Closed Sunday �tl?e Most Beautiful Daj/ of ^our Isife 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 HOlleF Phone 945-9554 Hastings �The Maple Valley News, Nashville, Tuesday, November T/, 1981 — Page 22 Lions finish winning season with victory at Olivet Tom Brooke (34) of Maple Valley is buried by Olivet defenders in action lastI Fri(Steve Jacobs photo) M.V. dinner qualifies for state Randy Beachnau Although the day was cold and blustery, the 1981 Class C & D Regional Cross­ Country meet was still held. Many participants, dressed in sweat suits and mittens, were present Saturday, October 24, to run the annual event. There were 15 schools with 159 total runners at Glen Oaks Community College in Centreville, active in this region’s race. All regional races, qualify runners for State competition. In order to be eligible for this honor, runners had to be among the first 10 individual finishers or a member of one of the top 3 teams. Maple Valley High School for the second consecutive year, will be sent one out­ standing runner to compete in the State race, senior, Randy Beachnau. Randy is the son of William L. Beachnau, 224 Francis Street, and Wanda L. (Beachnau) Rizor of 534 S. State Street, Nashville, Michigan. He has run an excellent season this year placing first in over half of his races. Randy made first Team All­ Conference this year by placing fourth in League. In the class C & Dregionals, Randy placed fourth qualifying him for State­ wide competition Saturday, October 31. PIT STOP BAR 107 E. Main, Nashville 852-9894 SWITCH” Music of the 50's and 60's up to the present time. NOVEMBER 20 and 21 Beer - Liquor - Wine - Food Mistakes by the special teams of Olivet helped the Maple Valley Lions score 26 first half points and coast in for a season ending non­ conference win last Friday. By statistical standards Olivet should have been the winner rolling up a 190 to 96 edge in total yards, and not allowing the Lions a single yard via the passing game. But on the scoreboard Maple Valley held a 26-14 edge when the final seconds and the season had passed. The win leaves the Lions with a 6-3 mark overall, and a second place finish in the TCAA. A three yard punt, an 80 yard kick off return by the Lions, a punting attempt that turned into a run for life campaign and a bad snap from center on a punt vic­ timized Olivet in the first half. The Lions turned the breaks into touchdowns and then held on in the second half after losing two linemen to injuries. John Villanueva and Bill Wilson both went out with leg injuries taking the beef out of the Maple Valley line in the first half. Olivet actually jumped on top first in the game. They were stopped on the first possesion and forced to punt. The punt went way up but only three yards down field hitting 1 a Maple Valley lineman by accident. Olivet Sports fell on the ball and had a fii^t down. From there they rolled in and Kirk Lavengood scored from three yards out, and scrambled for the two point conversion too. Jeff Christensen answered that with an 80 yard kick-off return sprint straight up the field for the Lions and Tom Brooke ran for two points to tie the score. An interception by the Lion’s Randy Joostberns set up the go ahead Lion score in the first quarter. He grabbed a Rod Bramer pass and the Lions marched in from the 17 yard line for the touchdown. Jeff Beebe notched the touchdown with a three yard run. In the second quarter Olivet’s punter was forced to run on a punting attempt to avoid Lion rushers but was captured at the 19-yard-line. Brooke scored the touch­ down from there and it was 20-8 with the Lions on top. The punting team of Olivet suffered bad luck one more time before the half. This time the snap from center sailed over the punter’s head and the Lions got the ball on the Olivet one-yard-line. Brooke took it in and the scoring for the Lions was over going into the in­ termission. Turnovers contributed to both teams stalling in the second half, but Olivet did manage a long scoring drive in the final period. They went 76 yards to score but it was too little too late. The Lions 96 yards were all on the ground with Brooke getting *45 of them on 16 carries. Olivet pased for 65 yards, but Lion coach Dan Watson said containing Bramer’s passing game to that much was a key. “They have good speed and we kept them from using it,” he said. “Our game plan was that and it worked.” Olivet gathered 165 yards on the ground, but the special team mistakes combined with three tur­ novers handed the Lions the game. Three Lion passers combined for an 0-6 night. “We played football without our two biggest kids in there,” Watson said. “We held our own and did the job. The whole season was like that. We would like a few games back, but I’m satisfied with our effort.” Lions end cross-country season “Good, better, best,” the saying goes. This season the 1981 Maple Valley Cross­ Country team had a difficult time trying to reach the common goal of “best”. Often they showed Lion fans that they could run good, over and over the runners proved running better was possible, but they never made the MV team “best”. Minus an important fifth man, and a majority of first year runners, MV’s Cross­ Country team finished their season with a record of 1 win and 11 losses. The first Lion meet was at Carson City. The Lion runners lost the race by only 8 points. The final score was Maple Valley 33, Carson City 25. The next dual meet on the MV agenda was against Olivet on Maple Valley’s course (Mullberry Fore). In this race the Lions had 6 runners, (4 men and 2 girls) and Olivet had 5 (men) runners. Randy Beachnau placed first with a new course and school record of 16:40. This race moved the Lion record to 0 wins and 2 losses. This score was closer, though, 24­ 31. One week later the Lions ran against Pennfield on their home course. There was a 5 point difference in scores; Pennfield 30, Maple Valley 25, making the Lion record 0-3. The next race was MV’s best race, and their only victory. The race was at Battle Creek Springfield against the Rams and Schoolcraft. Taking first in 17:31 was MV’s number one runner, Randy Beachnau. MV then dropped to take over-all places of seventh by Mike Gurd in 19:33, tenth by Scott Alldaffer in 20:23, and eleventh by Kent Hamilton in 21:17. Springfield was the over­ all winner. They defeated Maple Valley 22-34, but MV defeated Schoolcraft 26-29. This meet advanced the Lion record to 1-4. •At this point in the season MV runners knew it was going to be very difficult reaching their goal of “best”. They started working harder in hopes of more victories. They began this conquest against Pennfield. Most runners improved their times. In fact, Randy Beachnau broke the op­ ponents course record in 17:13. This wasn’t, however, enough to win the race. Kim Harshman was the only female Lion runner. She defeated the only female Pennfield runner in 24:15. The final score of this meet was MV 34, Pennfield 22. The team set off again two days later against Pot­ terville. On their home course, Potterville runners were confident, and ran an excellent race, defeating MV 19-50. Their next race was at Bellevue against Bellevue and Fowler. There were 27 runners in this race. The Lions ran a- good race compared to Fowler’s times, but Bellevue was the over-all winner in this event. The girls placed seventh (Paula Steinbrecher, 24:40), ninth (Kim Harshman, 24: 59),and 10th (Roni Bracy, 25: 30). At this late point in the season, the Lion runners needed some excellent times to close the gap between wins and losses. Their record was 1 win and 8 losses. They didn’t achieve this goal against Lakeview. This race was ran on their home course, but Lakeview's number one • runner, Chris Johnson, broke the course record in 16:01. Lakeview litterally ran away with a tremendous 18-45 victory. The Lakeview girls also ran extremely well defeating MV girls 15-50. Paula Steinbrecher placed ninth, Kim Harshman 10th, and Roni Bracy 11th. MV runners ran a very good race to end the season against Saranac. Lion team mates placed second (Beachnau: 18:36), third (Gurd: 20:27), and fourth (Alldaffer: 20:35). They also took 12th (Hamilton: 23:43). The girls also did a very good job. Paula Steinbrecher took 1st (25:14), Kim Harshman placed second (27:36), and fourth was taken by Roni Bracy (27:56). The final score against Saranac was 27-32. The 1981 Maple Valley Cross Country finished their season with more losses than wins. They did however move from running good to running better. Maybe next year they will show Liqn fans that they ran be “best”. Maple Valley Schools LUNCH MENU Monday, Nov. 23 Hoagie Patty, Green Beans, Pickles, Apple Crisp. Tuesday, Nov. 24 Pizza, Corn, Applesauce, Pickles. Wednesday, Nov. 25 Sliced Turkey, Mashed Potatoes, Dressing, Gravy, Peas, Cranberry Sauce, Pumpkin Cookie, Bread n Butter. Thursday, Nov. 26 No school. Thanksgiving recess Friday, Nov. 27 No school. Thanksgiving recess. �The Maple Valley News, Nashville, Tuesday, November 17,1981 — Page 23 Two runners make all-conference What’s happening in school ? ^^5 ■Ss Ssys *U. 5te5§ ss-: '»(.“*** eve^r , ^iiilin ■ iww I Parents, peers, pot The Sequential Pattern of Drug Use and its Possible Impact on the Adolescent. Marijuana & Alcohol Although the combined smoking of marijuana and tobacco poses the greatest threat to the healthy respiratory development of adolescents, the combined use of marijuana and alcohol poses even greater danger to their healthy physical and emotional development. For many youngsters, the decision to drink alcohol serves as a getaway to marijuana use (though in ■some areas where marijuana is readily available, ava a e, many cr children try pot before booze). The use of both intoxicants have ac­ celerated among children and teen-agers as the pot­ plus-booze consumption pattern hhas become the major drug abuse problem among 10 to 17 year olds. Parents are often relieved that a their e r c children ren are drinking instead of using illegal drugs, but they need to recognize that adolescent drinking patterns today are different from teen-age experiments of the 1950s. Not only do youngsters start drinking earlier, they drink The U.S. History and American Literature classes at Maple Valley have much in common. A great deal of i r 5s: jjujjjjii the literature is based on E ■ i Fianmiwi ■ anmw events or philosophies of > ark Mraista > ark Mraista thought studied in the history re: sei ipiltat. li classes. It is natural, then, ■ sajisfia that these two subject areas Essas tata.’il can be closely related. ■I H Recently in the history jaita jaita ■jMrW ■jMrW classes, classes, an essay was I it laf aftihkH' assigned for writing in class. ..jg’jflj feptlilM The American Literature tisniKji * * teacher used that assign{Site iriJUiS®1' ment as an opportunity to teach the technique of «k« writing a good essay. The iigigt is^'1 results were very positive. :>.« ”.’* The students felt confident ■going into their writing and 4! were rewarded reward with good w**4 ! grades based on their well • w 4! written, nicely organized orga >*%>> % essays. y. Both teacherss were >%>> pleased with the results; »***» other students who have *5* ■**5**: history history but but not not American American Literature have been asking to sit in on future training sessions. Out of that first successful gfff I I attempt to blend the ac­ ** **! tivities of the two classes ® jik W. N iiis vsijfij^ai v is*8 more frequently and more heavily. In 1976, an H.E.W. survey of fourth, fifth and sixth graders in various parts of the country indicated that 45 percent of the children considered themselves alcohol users. Nationally, more than 70 percent of high school students have used alcohol, with 21 percent drinking five or more drinks per occasion and 30 percent getting drunk several times a year. Like and tobacco and marijuana use,- 'regular alcohol use can' do more physical and emotional damage to the immature youngster than to the mature adult. Due to the diffferences in adolescent body chemistry, alcoholism as a disease can develop much more rapidly in teen-agers than in the physiologically mature person. This Fall the children at Maple Valley co-op Nursery have been busy learning what the season of the harvest is about. came a request from the students and many of their parents for a unit on more effective study skills. This was carried out in the American Literature or English III classes and the results are already apparent in the history room where test scores are beginning to rise. NOw the American Literature students are readihg a play called The Patriots, by Sidney Kingsley which is about the con­ troversy between Alexander Hamilton and Thomas Jefferson concerning the treasury system of the United States. Hamilton had an aristocratic point of view toward government of, by, and for the people. The material in the play was presented from a historical point of view in history class. Now the students are viewing the material from a literary point of view, thus deepening their awareness and appreciation of their culture and their great American heritage. Health Dept. Calendar of Events «. K**^ qty / /r < Barry Office:110 W. Center St. M Monday. Nov. 16 - Im­ munization Clnic, 9-11:30 a.m. and 1-4 p.m. W.I.C. 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. Tuesday. uesay. Nov. 17 - Medicaid Screening 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. Family Planning, 11:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 18 - W.I.C. 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. Friday, Nov. 20 Family Plannning, 11:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. Charlotte Office: Monday, Nov. 16 - Family Planning, 110 N. Cochran, 11 Unfortunately, many parents have become so frightened about illegal drugs that they turn a blind eye to the use of alcohol by minors. Most parents of today’s teen-agers grew up in the fifties. Many feel relieved and complacent to see their teen-age children turning to the values of those times, including the con­ sumption of acceptable alcoholic beverages rather than “hard stuff” or marijuana. They feel no need to make the use or misuse of alcohol a focus of family concern. Many doctors believe that mixing alcohol mixing alcohol and marijuana is breeding a whole new generation of new age alcoholics. Most adolescents combine the two drugs to get more “wasted”. Ignorance of the effects of combining alcohol with marijuana has proved fatal in several emergency cases. Maple Valley nursery school Teachers devise innovative approach to learning- ■’•“ ntM^ * * * By Sheri Harshman - 4 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 17 - W.I.C., 110 N. Cochran, 8 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 18 Medicaid Screening, 110 N. Cochran, 8 a.m. - 4 p.m.; Immunization Clinic, 528 Beech St., 8:30 - 11 a.m., 1 p in. - 4 p.m. Thursday. Nov.- 19 - Family Planning. HO N. Cochran, 11 ;im. - 7 p.m.; W.I.C., 110 N. Cochran. 8 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. Friday. Nov. 20 - W.I.C., 110 N. Cochran. 8 a.m. 4:30 p.m. Classes of three and four year olds taught by teachers, Joanne Kelty and Merry Lee Ossenheimer. have a busy schedule. The children have made applesauce and also visited Conklin’s Cider Mill in Vermontville. They were able to experience first hand the. process of pressing the apples into cider and sam­ pling the delicious cider. October was finished by gala Halloween parties that brought out a variety of spooks, including super heroes, witches and indians. The children made caramel apples and filled up on other goodies. Heading into November, and colder weather the students ventured out on a field trip to the Bird Sanc­ tuary, near Battle Creek. There they learned about wildlife and to appreciate the beautiful birds that grace our countryside. For the remainder of November, classes will be making vegetable soup, and also learning of the traditions that are a part of Thanksgiving. During November, the nursery school’s parents are having a raffle to support the school. Tickets are on sale for $1.00 each, with eight prizes: two $50.00 cer­ tificates at Carls Market, five $10.00 certificates at Mobil Pop Shop, and one five pound canned ham. The drawing will be held Dec. 5 at Carl’s. .Ticket holders do not need to be present to win. Tickets are available from the parents, and also Mace’s Pharmacy and the Mobile Pop Shop. The proceeds of the raffle will help fund the school in buying equipment, that is so essential in keeping up with young energetic students. Our nursery school plays an important role in the com­ munity. Introducing preschool children to the basic skills of working with other children and sharing ex­ periences together. For the first time in Maple Valley history two Lion Cross-Country runners have been named First Team All­ Conference. This event was a result of the 1981 TCAA League Meet in Saranac, Saturday, October 24. The two outstanding runners are Randy Beachnau, a senior, and Paula Steinbrecher, a sophomore. Randy placed fourth in the league and Paula took seventh. Randy also placed fourth in regionals ad­ vancing him to State com­ petition October 31. Paula placed in regionals but did not qualify for state. Maple Valley lacked one runner throughout the season making it impossible for them to finish high in any event as a team. “As a young team they did exceptionally well,” says Coach Beachnau. “Provided MV has a team next year, they should do very good.” Placing in League for Maple Valley were: (Boys) Beachnau - 4th in 17:51; Gurd 20th in 20:39; Hamilton - 26th in 23:44; Alldaffer 27th in 24:14. (Girls) Steinbrecher - 7th in 24:44; Bracy - 13 in 27:03; and Harshman - 21st in 31:40. Valley girls close league games with losses Valley girls ended regular season league play last week by losing to Central Mont­ calm, 53-38, on Tuesday and to Portland 49-29 on Thur­ sday. At Central, the Lion girls fell behind early and failed to challenge their hosts in the first half. But late in the fourth quarter the Lions began to close the gap. An agressive man-to-man Lion defense forced Central into tur­ novers. Valley converted the errors into baskets and came within 4 points of the Hornets with 4 minutes to play. The Valley effort fell short, however, when they turned the ball over two times in a row. The miscues made it impossible for Valley to catch central. Melanie Rogers was high scorer for the Lions with 16 points and pulled down 15 rebounds. Colleen Hoffman added 8 points. Thursday’s home contest was Parents’ Night. Players parents were honored in a pre-game ceremony with mothers receiving flowers. But the Lion girls were unable to pull out a victory. Portland managed the win despite the fact that Valley outrebounded their foe and had fewer turnovers. The Raiders* attack featured an accurate field goal range. Valley’s failure to connect from the field could have been overcome at the free-throw line, but the Lions could connect on only 11-28 free-throws tfyeir poorest showing this yea? at the charity stripe. Tammy Fachworth led Valley rebounders with 16. Melanie Rogers led Lion scorers with 15. Colleen Hoffman added 8. The Lions play their last regular season game at Olivet on Tuesday. J.V. game time is 6:00. Tour­ nament play begins on Friday at Olivet with the Lions meeting the host school in the first game. Game time is 6:00. JV girl’s lose two close games On Tuesday evening the team traveled to Central Montcalm only to lose a close contest by a score of 16 to 18. The girls were strong in rebounding with Tracy Beachnau pulling down 18 rebounds and Tammy Corkins adding 8 to the total but could only shoot 20 percent in both field goals and free throws. In Thursday’s home contest with Portland, Maple Valley again came up one point short, loosing 21 to 22. Free throws again were the difference with the Portland team sinking a hot 8 out of 10 while made only 3 of 11 from the free throw line. Kristy Hosey played a fine all around game scoring 6 points and bringing down 12 rebounds. The team received balanced scoring with six of the eight girls contributing. Michelle Rogers was second in team rebounding with 6. Protect roses for winter— Those prize roses that bloomed so well this year can perform equally well next year if properly protected against low winter temperatures. According to Allen Krizek, County Extension Director, the first step in avoiding winter injury is to keep your roses healthy during the growing season. Healthy roses are more likely to escape winter injury than plants that have lost their leaves because of diseases or nutrient deficiencies. The next step, according to Krizek, is to pile soil 8 to 10 inches high around the canes immediately after the first killing frost. When preparing the mound, it is best to bring soil from another part of the garden so you don’t injure the roots of Prune evergreens now for holiday decorating Evergreen branches for holiday decorations are as close as your overgrown shrubbery. Except for pines, most evergreens can be pruned now, says Allen Krizek Eaton County Extension Director. With careful, proper pruning, you can enhance the natural beauty of your shrubs and gather raw materials for door swags, wreaths and other decorations. Other reasons for pruning are to control the height and spread of plants, to promote density, to remove multiple leaders and to eliminate any deformities. These aims can be served by pruning now. Use sharp, clean pruning tools, Krizek advises, and make all cuts flush with the main stem or branch. In the spring, new growth will quickly conceal the pruning scars. the rose plants. Protection by mounding usually is effective in central Michigan. However, for further protection, pile hay, straw, or strawy manure over the mounded canes. A few shovelfuls of soil on top will hold these materials in place. In the spring as soon as the danger of severe frost has passed, remove the covering materials. Be especially careful in removing the soil mound to avoid breaking off any shoots that may have started to grow beneath the mound. Any dead wood or weak growth can be removed at this time. lades MUD WRESTLING NOVEMBER 20... 8 P.M. Cash Prizes To Winner Featuring ... FRISCO 9:30 p.m. to 1:30 a.ml Friday & Saturday Carpenter’s Den ... in downtown Vermontville �FOR YOUR HOLIDAY PIES LIBBY'S PUMPKIN 29 OZ. WT. WHOLE PORK LOIN SUGARY SAM CUT YAMS JIFFY BISCUIT MIX SLICED FREE! 40 OZ. WT. 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Formal initiation ceremonies to induct 29 new There are three honorary members:: Mrs. Mrs. Irene members into the Maple Hamp; Mrs. Gertrude Valley Chapter of the Montgomery; and Mrs. National Honor Society were Hildred Peabody. conducted last Monday new members evening in the high school .. The initiated into the auditorium, A welcome to the audience organization last week were: Jeff Beebe, Scott Bracy,. was extended by Pam Knoll, Eric Brown, Rachel Car. president of the local Lisa Cogswell, organization. Others par­ trell, Rebecca Dale, Tom ticipating in the. induction DeGroot, Tony ceremony were Vice Dunkelburger, Becky Eaton, President Robin Dickinson, Gay Goss, Sherri Harshman, who spoke on Leadership; Rachel Hartenburg, Colleen Secretary Lori Gardner, Hoffman, Suzanne Horn, speaking on Character; Randy Joostberns, Raymond Treasurer Sonya Pike, who Lundquist, Lorraine Mc­ addressed the audience on Clelland, Dom Morowski, Scholarship; and Eric Wolff, who spoke on the topic of John Myers, Nicole Nickel, Luke Potter, David Reese, Service. Melanie Rogers, Robin Presentation of N.H.S. cards and pins to the new Shilton, Jeff Starring, Linda Steinbr echer, Jane members was made by Mrs. Williams, Robin Wright, and Carol Curtiss, advisor; and Debbie Youngs. Leonard Eaton. Following the initiation Prior to Monday’s in­ duction, there were 19 active ceremony, refreshments of members listed in the Maple cake and punch were served by Susan Hinckley in the school cafeteria to N.H.S. members and guests. Twenty-nine new members were inducted last week in the Maple Valley Chapter of the National Nickel, Melanie Rogers, Suzanne Horn, Lisa Cogswell, Jane Williams, Linda Steinbrecher, Robin Wright, Lorraine McClelland, Rachel Hartenburg. Second row, from left: Debbie Youngs, Sherri Harshman, Robin Shilton, Colleen Hoffman, Becky Eaton, Gay Goss, Rachel Cantrell, Rebecca Dale. Third row: Eric Brown, David Reese, Luke Potter, Tom DeGroot, John Myers, Tony Dunkelburger, Jeff Beebe, - Dom Morowski, Randy Joostberns, Raymond Lundquist, Jeff Starring, and Scott Bracy. (Maple Valley News photos by Susan Hinckley) Maple Valley News.. School board members violate Win a Prize! Color a Picture!open Color one of these pretty Christmas story pictures, fill in the blanks, and take it to SPONSOR STORE before December 2. Our Christmas Coloring Contest is open to all girls and boys 10 years or younger, except children of employees of SPONSOR STQRE or Maple Valley News Winners of the contest will be announced in the December 8 issue of the Maple Valley News. Entries must be in by noon Tues., Dec. 2. Children must be accompanied by parent or guardian er parents may drop off entries for their children. HURRY UP AND ENTER...and WIN! CONTEST RULES.. •Get out your crayons and join in the fun of entering the "Christmas Coloring Contest" in this issue of the Maple Valley News. 6 Gift Certificates to be awarded to winners. Your entry just might be one that is selected so get busy and color all of the drawings and take your finished pictures to the stores and businesses who have sponsored each particular drawing you have colored. Entries must be in by noon Tues., Dec. 2. Prizes will be awarded in two separate age categories: one for children six and under and the other for kids seven to ten. The first place winner in each category will be awarded a $15 Gift Certificate in each age bracket, 2nd place a $10 Gift Certificate and third, $5.00 Gift Certificate. The certificate must be used toward the purchase of any item (or items) in any of the participating business. Extra Special Bonus...Each of the participating stores will pick a winner and award a prize. 6 Cash Prizes and 28 other Special Bonus Prizes in all. meetings act; resident calls for resignations— Five members of the Maple Valley Board of Education violated Michigan’s Open Meetings Act when they attended a September 14 closed board session, EJaton County Assistant Prosecuting At­ torney Jeffrey L. Sauter said. Two members of the board refused to attend the session, held to set the price of the building trades home built by students. However, Sauter has concluded that criminal prosecution of the five members — Elam Rockwell, Wilber Marsh, Virginia Fox, Russell Geary and Wayne Cogswell — is not ap­ propriate. The recommendation not to prosecute the five members has provoked anger from George Hubka of Nashville, who had asked the prosecutor’s office to in­ vestigate the matter. He said he plans to discuss the situation further with Prosecutor Paul Berger, the Attorney General’s office, State Representative Ernest Nash, and others. “Why should they (the five members) get off scot-free when an act of law was circumvented?” he asked. “Where do we draw the line?” Hubka has threatened to launch a recall drive unless three board members (Fox, Rockwell, and Cogswell) resign within 10 days. Two board members who at­ tended the Sept. 14 closed session have already resigned. Geary resigned last month because of a job transfer out of the district and Marsh resigned several weeks ago, citing personal reasons, Hubka said. “I’m going to offer them 10 days to resign and if they don’t I’ll, take out recall petitions. I don’t know how many signatures would be required to holcf a recall election because I haven’t talked to the county clerk yet,” he said. Sauter told Hubka in a letter that “the best interests of all concerned will be served by declining criminal prosecution.” Sauter said by attending the closed session after being warned by two other board members, those (five) board members “displayed a Continued on page 11_ �The Maple Volley News, Nashville, Tuesday, November 24,1981 — Page 2 Coloring Contest 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 PHONE AGE AGE PHONE CURTIS CRAFT CENTER GRANDMA’S GREENERY HECKER INSURANCE 205 S. Main , Nashville Phone 852-9338 PHONE A 233 N. Main, Nashville 225 N. Main Street, Nashville Phone 852-9680 Phone 852-9797 Si®1^3«^^iSS£«£»:3Ka£K5£3£®S®I«5«EfiS3E«KfiSrSJ£iK 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! nam NAME ADDRESS ADDRESS AGE PHONE WOLEVER’S REAL ESTATE 126 S. Main, Nashville Phone 852-1501 AG Santa knows that Christmas is here, It’s his favorite time of the year. NAME ADDRESS PHONE NASHVILLE HARDWARE & SPORTING GOODS, INC. AGE PHONE IRENES BEAUTY SHOP 105 N. Main, Nashville 204 N. Main Street, Nashville Phone 852-0713 Phone 852-9107 �The Maple Valley News, Nashville, Tuesday, November 24,1981 — Page 3 Coloring Contest 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 Candy canes for every girl and boy, all are symbols of Christmas joy. ____ _N_A_M__E ADDRESS AGE _A_D_DRESS AD PHONE E A MAPLE LEAF FLORIST NANCY’S BEAUTY SHOP 130 South Main Vermontville, Michigan Vermontville Phone 852-9610 1S& SWISS S3KK 3KX3KS)£Sf3KS TROWBRIDGE’S • * fl57 S. Main St. 311 N. Main_Nashville PHONE IWBSISS BSBS make the holidays a marvel. Stockings full of gifts, Caroilers sing of a time of giving, to all good creatures on earth living.give holiday spirits a lift. NAME _____ NAME ADDRESS ADDRESS ADDRESS Christmas trees all a-sparkle AGE PHONE AGE HONE MACE PHARMACY THORNAPPLE GENERAL STORE 207 N. Main St. Nashville Nashville, Michigan 201 North Main E^^IWIWIWIWIWIWIWIWIWIWIWIWIttlKWIftSiKSlKSI AGE PHONE VILLAGE HAIR PORT Main St., Vermontville Phone 726-0257 �The’Maple Valleyliews, Nashville^ Tuesday,'Novembe'r’i't, 1^>8i — Page'Z Nashville News Blaze orange hats and flannel shirts are popular garb on Nashville’s Main Street now, as hunters descend on local eateries in between bouts of trekking through nearby woods in search of the elusive deer. Opening day of firearms season, November 15, was unseasonably balmy with 60degree temperatures, which did not delight most hunters. Snowfall predicted as this report is being written will surely bring more joy to the hearts of the dedicated Nimrods. Deer are reported to be plentiful this year. Community Thanksgiving Eve services are set for 7 p.m. Wednesday, November 26, at the Nashville Assembly of God. Rev. Richard Wadsworth of the local Church of the Nazarene will deliver the address. Special music will be fur­ nished by the various par­ ticipating churches. All in the community are invited to attend. A musical Thanksgiving service will be presented at 7 p.m. Sunday, November 29, at the Nashville Baptist Church: Performing will be “Sunlight Company”, the church’s teen choir, and “Daybreak”, a musical group within the church. Christmas trees will go on sale this week at the Nash­ ville Christian Academy, located in the Church of the Nazarene on Fuller Street. The fresh trees were brought in last Saturday, and sales will be conducted in the church yard. All proceeds will go to the Academy, a K12 Christian school. CHARTER ACCOUNT maximum interest checking NO MINIMUM BALANCE REQUIREMENT Free during our charter year ending 8/31/82*. No balance worries ... No extra account rela­ tionships required. No service charges. MAXIMUM INTEREST Maximum rate • Maximum yield. MAXIMUM CONVENIENCE Withdraw your funds anytime without penalty* *. Always open Teller machines. Free monthly statement with cancelled checks. FREE PRINTED CHECKS If you have another bank’s checks left over, bring them in and we will replace them with free printed SNB checks... up to 200. ‘After this date the minimum willJbe only $388. ‘ ‘ NOW account deposits may be withdrawn at anytime, except when written notice of intent is authorized per federal regulations. OPEN A CHARTER ACCOUNT NOW 11 SNB OFFICES TO SERVE YOU SNB yowt oemihj kudi! ) 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. a.m. p.m. p.m. PASTOR RANDY REED MEMBER FDIC The Nashville Christian Community House. Bring a Academy, will observe dish to pass, table service, Thanksgiving holiday on and a gift for the Christmas Nov.. 26 and 27, resuming exchange. Roll call will be Christmas thoughts and classes on Monday , the 30th. In anticipation of the verses. Tea committee for Christmas season, several the event is comprised of Nashville merchants will Mrs. Esta Day, Mrs. Ruby offer extended . Friday Ball and Mrs. Evelyn Mason. Also sharing Christmas evening shopping hours, commencing on November thoughts and verses will be after the Cloverleaf Class, 27, the day members of which will meet Thanksgiving. In addition, several of the merchants at 12 noon Thursday, plan an keeping their stores December 3 for a dessert open other week nights smorgasbord at the Comstarting December 14. As an munity House of the United added bonus for Nashville Mehtodist Church. Gifts for shoppers on Saturday, the Christmas exchange are to 12th, the local Chamber of be brought to the meeting. Commerce and Friends of Cloverleaf officers will serve the Putnam Public Library as the tea committee. Mrs. Artie Dennis of Nashhave combined to offer a While ville will be honored with an special , service. parents shop in local stores, open house on November 29 their children will be cared to celebrate her 90th birfor by FOL volunteers at the thday. The Sunday event will library between the hours of be from 2 to 5 p.m. at the 16 and 11:30 a.m. To keep the home of Hubert Dennis, 9877 youngsters occupied, Carlisle Hwy., Vermontville. movies, crafts and a “sur- Friends and relatives are prise visitor” are on the invited. The family requests agenda. Children age three no gifts, please. Mrs. Dennis’ and under must be ac--birthday is Dec. 3. Nine persons were bap­ companied by an adult guardian or parent. At a tized in special services similar event last year, the November 15 at the NashFOL 52 ville Church of the Nazarene, entertained reports Rev. Richard youngsters. A total of 288 recipes Wadsworth. A Men’s Breakfast at the contributed by Nashville cooks will appear in a United Methodist Church is Friends of the Library cook- set for 7:30 a.m. Sunday, book, now in the hands of a December 6, in the Compublisher. Over 100 copies of munity House. The program, the book have already been to be presented by a couple FOL from the Robbins United ordered through members, who hope to sell Methodist Church near 500 volumes as a fund-raiser Eaton Rapids, will be for the organization. All “Making Our Marriages recipes printed in the book Better”. Jerry and Jill VanEyk of will contain the name of the contributor, and a special Kalamazoo were Sunday effort was made to include dinner guests of Mr. and heritage recipes of local Mrs. Jerry Terpening, and families. The book, which later enjoyed a tour of will .be available in the Charlton Park. The United .Methodist spring, sells for $3.50 per copy or $10 for three copies. Women will meet at 8 p.m. Beautiful hand-designed gift Wednesday, December 2 at certificates for Christmas the home of Mrs. Evelyn giving of the Nashville cook- Mason of rural Nashville. The traditional Hanging of book are now available at the Green is set for Putnam Public Library. The Nashville Chamber of December 13 at the United Commerce will sponsor a Methodist Church. This Red—Cross Blood Drive annual event is a time for the to between 12 noon and 5:45 entire congregation participate in decorating the p.m. Tuesday, December 29, at St. Cyril’s Parish Hall. church for the Christmas Donors age 18 to 65 are holiday season. Mrs. Sonya Kjergaard, a welcome. Seventeen-yearolds may donate blood with former local resident now of parental permission. Kissimmee, Florida, has The Nashville Garden Club been visiting friends and will meet for a noon potluck relatives in this area while dinner Tuesday, December her husband, Bill, is hunting 1, at the United Methodist deer in northern Michigan. Rev. and Mrs. E. F. AREA CHURCH UNITED METHODIST CHURCH North State, Nashville £.M. Worship. 9:45 a.m. n°ay SchooI .11 a.m. Youth Fellowship Sunday........... 6 p.m. Bible Study Thur.. 8 p.m. REV. LEONARD PUTNAM TRINITY GOSPEL CHURCH 219 Washington St., Nashville By Susan Hinckley 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, p.m., PASTOR PAUL L. BOGER 301 Fuller St., Nashville Sunday School. 9:45 a.m- Sunday School .. 10 a.m. Sunday: Sunday: A.M. Wbrshipl 1:00 a.m. A'M. Worship .. 11 a.m. UNITED METHODIST CHURCH PASTOR LESTER DeGROOT Assistant...Don Roscoe in Nashville Phone 852-0840 MAPLEGROVE BIBLE CHURCH FIRST CONGREGATIONAL 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. PEACE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH OF BARRYVILLE Church School. 9:45 a.m. Church Worship . 11 a.m. (Nursery Care Available) Fellowship Time After Worship. 6043 Scott Rd. (M-79) REV. DAVE SCHREUDER REV. MOLLY TURNER 203 N. State, Nashville REV. RICHARD WADSWORTH FUNERAL HOME CHURCH ST. CYRIL CATHOLIC CHURCH REV. J. G. BOOMER DIRECTORS 110 S. Main, Vermontville 304 Phillips St., Nashville P.M. Worship ... 7 p.m. Wednesday Evening Worship................ 7 p.m. 'Vcqt- fUNEKALl South Main, Vermontville PASTOR STEVEN L. REID P.M. Worship. 6:00 p.m. Wednesday Bible Study & Prayer Meeting .. 7 p.m. Continued on page 6- Adult Sunday School ... 10:30 a.m. Church Service. .11 a.m. NASHVILLE BAPTIST CHURCH Sunday School. 9:45 a.m. A.M. Service... 11 q.m. P.M. Service ...... 7 p.m. Wed. Service...... 7 p.m. Haroff and sons of Battle Creek, came to Indiana to vjsit friends and relatives, and Clara returned to Michigan with them. Sunday, Earl and Clara Pennock were in Battld Creek to attend Baby Dedication services at the Assembly of God Church for their grandson, Adam Haroff, son of Mr. and Mrs. Woody Haroff of Battle Creek. After the service, the Pennocks and Haroffs en­ joyed dinner out. Mrs. Eliza Emery of Nash­ ville was in Charlotte Sunday to call on Mrs. Flora Satterlee and Mrs. Mae Rose. After dinner at a Bellevue restaurant, the ladies en­ joyed a drive around several Barry County lakes. Later, fhey returned to Charlotte for an evening lunch. Mr. and Mrs. Ernie Withey of near Kalamo were Saturday visitors of Mr. and Mrs. Clarence Reid of Nash­ ville. All-night guests at the Reid home were their grandchildren, Gregg and Michelle, children of Mr. and Mrs. Vernon Reid of rural Vermontville. Sunday, Mr. and Mrs. Vernon Reid, Clarence Reid, Vaughn Reid, and Arden Reid, all local, enjoyed deer hunting at the Arthur Pool farm, rural Hastings, and were guests for meals there that day. Sunday dinner guests of Mrs. Clarence Reid were Michelle and Gregg Reid; Sue, Mindy, Arnie and Erica The first Thanksgiving would have been impossible but for the generous sharing of food by the Indians. Now that our country is blessed with food in abundance, it behooves us to share with impoverished nations and, more important, to teach them production techniques that have made our -country so abundant. Such practical Christianity is needed to evolve a world thankful for Christ and for freedom. SCHEDULES Sun. A.M. Worship .9:15 Sunday School..... 10:15 CHURCH OF THE NAZARENE Rhoades and their daughter, Mrs. Naomi Watson, all of Nashville, moved last weekend to a home on Bristol Lake, near Dowling. Their new address there is 302 Sunset Drive. The Rhoades were honored with a farewell potluck dinner held Friday evening at the Nashville Senior Citizens Nutrition Site, in which they have been active members. At Bristol Lake,-the Rhoades will live near their daughter and son­ in-law, Bernice and Dale Conklin. Mrs. Gloria Johncock of Nashville is recuperating at home following her recent hospitalization at Blodgett in Grand Rapids, where she was confined with respiratory problems. She is now improving and feeling stronger. Mrs. Viola Beystrum of Nashville is at Henry Ford Hospital in Detroit, having been transferred there from Pennock Hospital two weeks ago. The address there is 2799 W. Grand Blvd., Detroit, 48202. We are sure she would enjoy hearing from her Nashville friends. Mrs. Earl (Clara) Pen­ nock of rural Nashville was in Indiana last week to visit her son, Donald Pennock, at Markel. A weekend visitor there was Don’s son, Scott, of Butler, Indiana. Mrs. Pennock made the trip down with Miss Diane Fuelling of Bluffton, whom she also visited. Over the weekend, the Pennock’s daughter and family, Leigh and Woody Sunday Mass .9:30 a.m. Holy Day Masses celebrated at 7:00 p.m. the evening before REV. ROBERT CONSANI 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 p.m. REV. ROBERT G. TAYLOR PASTOR MARVIN POTTER THE SOUTH KALAMO PENTECOSTAL CHURCH Comer 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 News, Nashville, Tuesday, November 24,1981 — Page 5 - Coloring Contest Santa’s coming with his bag of toys, Have you been good, you girts & boys? A jar full of Christmas candies, for cousins, uncles and aunties. A bright angel atop the tree, twinkles down at you and me. NAME NAME NAME ADDRESS ADDRESS ADDRESS AGE NASHVILLE PIONEER STORE PHONE A PHONE . SONNET PHOTOGRAPHIC STUDIO NASHVILLE AUTO & FARM SUPPLY 207 S. Main, Nashville f Phone 852-9598 • 112 N. Main St., Nashville Phone 852-9500 -,11914. Main Nashville ill w FUNERAL^ ® ulteliA L L* MMS** J£< < id Mr. Snowman in a happy pose, You with your funny, carrot nose! Children singing a holiday tune, means that Santa is coming soon Dishes filled with nuts and candy make the season sweet and dandy. NAME NAM NAME ADDRESS ADDRESS ADDRESS i* 00 if, 3g .1™ AGE PHONE AGE PHONE NASHVILLE FARGO SERVICE BIG GEORGE’S PARTY STORE 106 S. Main, Nashville Phone 852-9626 637 S. Main, Nashville Phone 852-9833 A PHONE MIRRORS IMAGE Nashville, Michigan Phone 852-9192 �The Maple Valley Newt. Nothwitle Tueedey. November 24 1981 — Pope 6 Painting donated to library reflects Nashville's art hertiage by Susan Hinckley Librarian La Duiko Sheldon admires a watercolor which reflects an era of recent Nashville history. The painting was donated last week to Putnam Public Library. Nashville’s heritage of art is reflected in a watercolor painting recently donated to Putnam Public Library by Mrs. Gerald (Gertrude) Montgomery of Thomapple Lake. /he artwork, done by the late Helen Strong, depicts four of her fellow artists who comprised the Nashville Art Group. formed in the 1940s Others in the group were Frances Fleming. Mary Holman, Leila Lentz and Ada Scott The original group was comprised of three amateur artists; Helen and Mary joined later, after moving to Nashville, remembers Mrs. Scott. “We started having exhibits (of our work),” said Mrs. Scott. “We had the first clothesline artshow in Michigan.” Those events were held usually in Central Park but occasionally at the site of the old Riverside Feed Mill near the Thornapple River on North Main. An affordable holiday... Christinas myth It Isn’tI; This is the true, true tale of the affordable holiday ...made possible by joining Eaton Federal Savings and Loan’s Christmas Club Savings Plan last year! But, if you weren’t that wise twelve months ago and are just now recovering from the “cost of Christmas shopping” blues, listen to this wondrous tale of joyous holidays to come! Make it easy on yourself next year. Open an Eaton Federal Christmas Club Savings Plan, here and now, with us, for your Christmas 1982 shopping and be the “merry” in your Merry Christmas story for 1982! (Maple Valley News photos by Susan Hinckley) Lake. The Nashville Art Group continued into the 1960s, with Mary Holman gaining considerable fame beyond the local scene. In that decade, she opened an art gallery in a former blacksmith shop on North Main. The painting donated to Putnam Public Library was acquired from the estate of Mrs. Holman by her niece, Mrs. Montgomery. “We made burlap skirts, hats and bags and wore them for one of these exhibits,” reminisced Mrs. Scott. The unique hats are noted in Helen Strong’s painting of the group The five ladies usually met once a week to enjoy their hobby, normally gathering at the Scott home where a glassed-in porch gave ideal light for their painting. Occasionally the group met at the Lentz cottage at Wall Nashville News Reid; Diana, David and Rick Stephens; Debby, Jason and Phillip Seager; Jennifer Reid; and Jerry Reid, all local. Mrs. Clarence Reid was a Wednesday evening supper guest of Mr. and Mrs. Arden (Sue) Reid and daughters of Nashville. Darcy RoQsh of Hastings 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 and three-quarter pounds in one week to earn the title. College-age youths of the Nashville Baptist Church will hold a Thanksgiving Feast at 7:30 p.m. Saturday, November 28, at the home of Ann Mater of Nashville. A Children’s Shower will be held at 7 p.m. Thursday, December 10 at the Nash­ ville Baptist Church for Russ and Donna Conklin of Charlotte who recently adopted four chidlren from Costa Rica. All of one family, the youngsters are Mary Luz, 12; Maria, 10; Jared, 5; and Lewis, 4. Their natural mother is deceased and their father placed the children with a Christian orphanage in Costa Rica, where the Conklins will pick them up. The Conklins, who have been married 14 years and are continued childless, departed on a flight from Detroit Saturday to Costa Rica. Friends here say that Mrs. Conklin stressed that those who wish to should buy clothing for just one of the children, and not try to buy for all four. Jeans and shirts are par­ ticularly needed for the boys. In addition, a money tree will be featured at the shower. Good used clothing would also be welcomed by the children who speak very little English at present. The annual children’s Christmas coloring contest sponsored by local mer- Cont on page 10- TOURS by Flrster TRI-CO. SENIORS (517)726-0615 TOUR Grand Ole Opry December 11,12 & 13 517-726-0615 NOTICE JOIN EATON FEDERAL’S CHRISTMAS CLUB ’82 NOW! The deadline for filing nominating peti­ tions for Vermontville President, Clerk, Treasurer, Assessor, and three (3) four Eaton Federal FOUR CONVENIENT LOCATIONS TO SERVE YOU This close-up of the watercolor features four of the artists who comprised the Nashville Art Group, formed in the 1940's. From left are Ada Scott, Helen Strong, Leila Lentz, and Mary Holman. year terms on the Vermontville Village Council will be Tuesday, December 15, 1981 at 4:00 P.M. Petitions must be filed with the Vermontville Village Clerk. Nom­ inating petitions are available at the Vil­ lage Clerk's office. HOME OFFICE - CHARLOTTE. MICHIGAN Nashville, Michigan ■ Eaton Rapids, Michigan Olivet, Michigan Natalie Gaedert, Clerk Village of Vermontville �The Maple Valley News, Nashville, Tuesday, November 24,1981 — Page 7 Coloring Contest Kx^iffliKSfaBaKaciKstfiSKsifislsaKsssxsssBassKjgxiaji 55^ **i*^V< > SJ ”*jw L^JS L?S '""econiiuj I 5 t?*5 t? •‘'Statin ’■"» ■» ?* 5™ *»y^Wh ■*“<.*■ Wjrttakk “Wi&mw: 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! add extra happiness to the place. NAME NAME AGE PHONE A P KELLEYS VARIETY titeIMii w « taHMM rant MilabttM Garlands decorating a staircase, 115-117 N. Main St., Nashville Phone 852-9747 JOHNNY’S FOOD MART STEAK HOUSE RESTAURANT Vermontville, Michigan 202N. Main Nashville »«! kShna W i$K SiE$iil|E £« £®3KSia IKS £SXi®£® IKS jKSIKS JESS £®5efi£3KS£«S«£«i ESX3KS£«S® &S&S3 Ik ml A ■ns (Hnoln|i kfk sjnsnd bj Mi mw: jrirife ttdri Wk liMn. liM tfcbtb W iHffri ]W row [51W iW. ikU dittos ntflii’ ireii® it xu t*ei5; jdiki td^° w* kt»* ^bt® Candy canes striped red & white, Pretty to see; a child’s delight. 5 '>>5 <<, >>,X5 a be J1 % % 3./ NAME ADDRESS AGE PHONE Holiday cookies with pretty icing look very happy and enticing. Decorations that glow and shine, bring joy at Christmas time. NAM NAME ADDRESS ADDRESS AGE PHONE SUGAR HUT CARL’S MARKET 172 S. Main St. Vermontville Nashville, Michigan AGE PHONE TRUMBLE AGENCY 178 South Main St., Vermontvlfip Phone 517-726-0634 jl �The Maple Volley News. Nashville. Tuesday, November 24, 1981 — Page 8 Memories of the past Trains carried deer hunters north in late 1800’s Loads of deer carcasses are piled high near the American Express office at the Mackinaw City depot in this 1913 photo taken by Edwin Scott. A penciled inscription on the back of the picture notes that "two thousand deer were slaughtered and shipped in 1913." The photo was in the effects of the late John and Ella (Denton) Taylor of Nashville. Nashville's Michigan Central railroad station was a lively place in deer hunting season, as sportsmen invaded Michigan s upper wilds by train and shipped their trophies home via rail. In a successful season, scarcely a day went by but what a carcass arrived at the local express office (at right) to be claimed by a returning hunter. reaches by train, and ship its inception in 1873. (Author’s note: The “Theodore C. Downing their trophies home via rail. following is a reprint of an This practice continued to be writes from the north that he article which was first popular well into the 20th and the other five hunters in published November 11, his party are camped 20 century. 1980, with the addition of an “Nashville hunters are miles from Roscommon,” interesting photo acquired returning home,” advised noted the News in early since that time.) the News in late November November 1877. “They 1926, “and there is scarcely a already have killed nine “The Michigan Central morning but what a deer deer, a bear and'a cub. Theo, Railroad is advertising had the honor of killing the special low rates for hunters arrives at the express office. About the biggest and finest bear, but not until it had to all points in Michigan,” announced the Nashville yet was a huge 12-point buck fatally injured his hunting that came Tuesday morning, dog and very nearly reached News in October 1898. Soon, many Nashville area belonging to Mr. Housler.” the hunter.” Some game Nimrods would be making Colorful tales of yearly generally was consumed in their annual trek north in hunting expeditions filled camp, but the majority of it search of deer. Most would November pages of the was sent home. And once in a travel to Michigan’s upper Nashville News, almost from while, the return brought a real surprise. “The Nashville hunting party returned Saturday (Under authority of Act 230, P.A. 1925, as amended) from the north, having ac­ PROTECTION OF MUSKELLUNGE BROOK STOCK­ counted for 16 deer,” MURPHY LAKE, TUSCOLA CO.; THORNAPPLE LAKE, reported the News in early BARRY CO.; AND BANKSON LAKE, VAN BUREN CO. December 1898. “Charles The Natural Resources Commission, at its meeting on Aug. Scheidt brought home a live 14, 1981, under the authority of Act 230, P.A. 1925, fawn, which has attracted as amended, exempted Bass Lake, Gogebic County, considerable interest.” Deer from its order of July 11, +980. That order now were a bit of a novelty in this locale at that time, as reads as follows: for a period of two years beginning evidenced by this News January 1, 1982, on Murphy Lake, Tuscola County; report of November 1904: Thornapple Lake, barry County; and Bankson Lake, Van “Deer which once were Buren County, it ‘shall be unlawful to tak or possess plentiful in these parts but muskellunge of a size less than 36 inches or to take have become a rarity in muskellunge by any other means other than with hook recent years, may be coming and line and artifical lures. Artificial lures are construed back. George and Homer to include any commonly accepted fishing lure, but to Ayers saw one last week on exclude all live, dead, and preserved bait and organic the Daniel Jackson farm in food substances. Maple Grove.” COMMISSION ORDER The success or failure of “County Clerk Himm informed the News just a few local sportsmen’s seasonal reports he has issued 139 days before the opening of expeditions was deer hunting licenses to the 1929 season, “and he meticulously noted in the Barry County residents,” Continued on next page— News, with particular at­ tention paid to a group of prominent citizens who comprised Nashville’s “hunting party”. In 1900, for example, this group brought back 16 deer. Of those, ac­ cording to a 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 News readers, such as the story of a 1903 trip to Shingleton in which they brought home 11 deer. “During their second week (in camp) one of the party, Rant Maye, 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 Gail Lykins, right and his twin sons Sherman and News in late November 1907. Charles were among those listed in a 1939 Nashville “The members of the party News report of local hunters who had gone north for are not telling anything deer. Expeditions of Nashville sportsmen filled about it, but it is said November pages of the local press for more than authoritatively that they three-quarters of a century. The Lykins boys began failed to bring down a single hunting with their father at age 14. deer.” By the mid-1920s, stories of local deer hunters in the north woods were still of interest to readers back home. “Cards from the Bera — WITH ALL THE TRIMMINGS — hunting party report 16 in­ ches of snow in the Upper WEDNESDAY, NOV. 25th, 11:30 - ? Peninsula,” noted the News ADULTS ... *4.95 UNDER 6 ... *2.00 in mid-November 1929. “They had to leave their — CLOSED THANKSGIVING DAY — truck at Kenton and haul their supplies the rest of the way on sleighs.” With the 174 S. Main, Vermtonville Ph. 726-1040 advent of the auto, more and more Nashville people traveled north for the hunt. And the number of trophies increased. In mid-December 1928, the News noted that the Conservation Department reported 5,255 deer had been Deadline for filing nominating petitions brought across the Straits for Nashville President, Clerk, Treasurer, that year, representing Accessor and three two year terms on the roughly one-half the kill Nashville Village Council will be Tuesday, throughout the state. Two local hunters who had gone December 15, 1981 at 4:00 p.m. Petitions across the Straits to On­ must be filed with the Nashville Village tonagon County in 1928 and Clerk. Nomination petitions are available who each brought back a fine at the Village Clerk’s Office. large deer were Glenn and Floyd White. As interest in Susan M. Corkwell the sport became more Nashville Village Clerk widespread, the number of licenses issued to area hunters became a popular News topic. Join us for .., Thanksgiving Buffet Sugar Hut Caffe NOTICE �The Maple Valley News, Nashville, Tuesday, November 24, 1981 Memories of the past mJ W ix A likely will issue enough more to account for 150 hunters from the county.” Nashville folks buying licenses found their names published in the local newspaper well into the 1940s. And" accounts of. the coming and going of Nash­ ville hunters continued to make interesting copy for the local press. From the 1939 season: “Among local deer hunters who already have left for the north are Gail Lykins and his sons, Charles and Sherman; Dr. F. G. Pultz; Adolph Douse, Jr.; Floyd and Glenn White; Ralph Olin and his brother, H. C. Olin of Detroit... Dr. Stewart Lofdahl, Earl Olmstead and Royce Henton of Delton will leave this weekend to hunt near Lake George in Clare County... Claris Greenfield is working as relief operator at the Maple Valley Athletic Boosters BINGO MAPLE VALLEY HIGH SCHOOL CAFETERIA THURSDAYS... 7:00 p.m. Early Birds... 6:30 p.m. depot while Ticket Agent Frank Haines is north deer hunting... No account of Nashville’s hunters of the 1903s would be complete without mention of local clothier Charles Dahlhouser, whose trophies often were displayed in front of his Main Street store (just north of the pharmacy) until the animals were “rank”, according to present-day memories. Dahlhouser’s tales of hunting in Roscommon County- sometimes made News headlines. Always big news in Nashville was the first deer of the season, and often the second. “Lynn Lorbeck apparently has the honor of bringing home the first deer for this season, a 3-point buck,” announced the News in November 1932. “Mr. and Mrs. Menno Wenger drove in Monday night with the second deer to be brought in locally this season, a 150pound buck from across the Straits.” Another Nashville deer hunting season would soon be history. For your Shopping Convenience NASHVILLE MERCHANTS will stay OPEN FRIDAY EVENING till 8 P.M. StartingNOV. 27 OPEN And every evening till 8 P.M. starting DEC. 14. REGULAR HOURS ON SATURDAY Page 9 4-H clown workshop draws big crowd! More than 100 persons, some from as far away as Saginaw, Hillsdale and Detroit area, attended the 2nd Clown Workshop, sponsored by the Eaton County 4-H Clown Club, on Saturday afternoon, November 14. It was held at the 4-H Building on the Charlotte fairgrounds. Participants attended 3 of the 10 classes offered on various aspects of clowning. They include: The Clown in Church; Club Organization; Making Props and Gim­ micks; The Clown as a Teacher; Mime; Juggling; Magic; Skits and Im­ provisations; Make-Up and Balloon Artistry. Instructors were: Dixie Brand of Vermontville; Bob Morrison of Dimondale; Dick and Pat Darkey of Bellevue; Andy, Harriett and Tim Crisenbery and Bob Schneider, all of Charlotte; Al Fast and Maxine Ostrom from Lansing Community College; and Shirley Briskey, Hillsdale County 4­ H Program Assistant. Dan Hanifan and Jim Walt from the Flint area and Lynn Lynd of Coldwater, also served as instructors and then teamed up to present a Magic Show at the con­ clusion of the day. Pat Post of Charlotte served as chairperson for the event. Health Dept, calendar of events Barry Office: 110 W. Center Wed., Nov. 25 Medicaid St. • Screening, 110 N. Cochran, 8 Mon., Nov. 23 Ima.m. - 4 p.m.; Immunization munization Clinic, 9-11:30 Clinic, 528 Beech St., 8:30-11 a.m. and 1-4 p.m.; W.I.C., a.m. and 1-4 p.m. 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. Thurs., Nov. 26 Tues., Nov. 24 Medicaid Thanksgiving Day. Screening," 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 Fri., Nov. 27 - Office closed. p.m.; Family Planning, 11:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. and 6 p.m. - 9 p.m. Wed., Nov. 25 - W.I.C., 8:30 CARD OF THANKS a.m. - 4:30 p.m. We wish to express our Thurs., Nov. 26 deep gratitude to all our Thanksgiving. neighbors, friends, and Fri., Nov. 27 - Office closed. relatives, for the kindness and thoughtfulness shown us Charlotte Office: at the time of the loss of our Mon., Nov. 23 - Family beloved Wife, Mother, and Planning, 110 N. Cochran, 11 Step-Mother. a.m. - 4 p.m. May God Bless. Tues., Nov. 24-W.I.C., 110 N. The Family of Cochran, 8 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. Illa West Toys that are made by Santa’s elves are found in the stores on all the shelves. NAME ADDRESS AGE PHONE EATON FEDERAL SAVINGS & LOAN ASSN 109 S. Main, Nashville Phone 852-1830 WOTOTTOS’M’S’MCTOTWW i.MtaeniW1’’ to 0| WA a(f (f IkeW press W ofacentury. Thelykinsw!’* oil# Pretty lights make the house glow, When holidays are here, you know. Candles shine in different ways, Giving us joy on the Holy Days. This angel happily plays and sings, After receiving her angel’s wings! NAME NAME NAME ADDRES ADDRES ADDRES AGE PHON AGE PHONE KENT STANDARD SERVICE & KENT OIL CAPPONS QUICK MART 209 S. Main, Vermontville Phone 726-0589 133 S. Main, Nashville Phone 852-0868 AGE PHONE MARATHON CSTORE Main St. Nashville Phone 852-9895 �The Maple Valley News, Nashville, Tuesday, November 24, 1981 — Page 10 Vermontville news By Esther Shepard It was on Thursday, December 20,1860 that South Carolina seceded from the Union in Anger, an act that marked the beginning of a tragic and agonizing period and soon the four years of bloodshed and , terrible devastation, where brother fought against brother. Richmond Prisons, 1861-62, William H. Feffrey report that about one thousand captured at the battle run, July 21, 1861 were conducted from the field of Battle at Manassas, a distance of seven miles over one of the dustiest roads, to arrive att Manassas at nine o’clock and marched into an open lot, surrounded by posted guards, no lights, blankets. They passed the night. In the morning (raining), they left for Richmond. There, the officers formed an association. The roll of officers from Michigan were Lieutenant M.A. Parks, 1st Regiment, and S.B. Preston, 4th Mich. Regiment. We find by states, Michigan Colonel 0. B. Wilcox (hostage county jail), bugler, George W. Steward and teamster G. Wiseman to Charleston. Men were listed from company A, B, C, D, E, F, G, H, J, K, from the Second Regiment, Joan and Homer Winegar™ ASSOC. BROKER STANTON’S REAL ESTATE realtor VERMONTVILLE NASHVILLE 726-0181 852-1717 37 ACRES north of Vermontville. 3 acres woods, trout stream. Owner will divide. Land contract terms.---- EVENINGS.. .726-0223 PUBLIC NOTICE The Village of Vermontville has filed the 1980-81 Survey of Local Government Finance report. This report is available for inspection at the Village Office, lo­ cated at 176 South Main St., Vermontville, Ml, Tuesday through Thursday during regular office hours. Natalie Gaedert, Clerk Village of Vermontville • FOR SALE • Relocatable Classrooms 2 1 -1973 and 1 -1974 Unit For further information and bid forms Please Contact... MAPLE VALLEY SCHOOLS Carroll Wolff, Superintendent 11090 Nashville Highway Vermontville, Mi. 49096 Phone; 517-852-9699 Bids are due on or before December 14,1981. Margareta and Martha Zemke visited friends at the Glacier Hills Retirement Home in Ann Arbor last Monday. Martha Zemke entertained friends from Bay City and Spring Arbor last week. EATON COUNTY FARM AND HOME CALENDAR Tuesday, December 1 - 7-9:30 p.m. Candy Workshop, Kardel Hall, Charlotte Fairgrounds. Reservations needed by November 25 (543-2310). Thursday, Dec. 3 - 10 a.m. MABC-MSU Dairy Breeding Seminar, Holiday Inn, Kalamazoo. Saturday, December 5 - 9:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m. 4-H Small Engine Leader Training, 107 Ag. Engineering Building, MSU. Reservations needed by November 25 (543-2310). Monday, December 7 -10 a.m. MABC - MSU Dairy Breeding Seminar, Longs of Lansing. Monday, December 7 - 7 p.m. 4-H Advisory Council, Cooperative Extension Service office, 126 N. Bostwick, Charlotte. December 10-12 - Junior Livestock Show, Livestock Judging Pavilion, MSU. Saturday, December 12 - 12:00 noon, DHIA and Holstein Association Annual Banquet, Masonic Temple, Charlotte. Reservations required at Extension office. Monday, December 14-7:30 p.m. Jr. Livestock Association Meeting, Kardel Hall, Charlotte Fairgrounds. Tuesday, December 15-7 p.m. 4-H Special Riding Association meeting, Kardel Hall, Charlotte Fairgrounds. Thursday, December 17 - 6:30-9:30 p.m. 4-H Family Roller Skating, Adams’ Skating Center, Charlotte. Thursday, December 17 - Tel-Farm Check-In, Extension office, Charlotte. Tuesday, December 29 -10 p.m. - 7 a.m. 4-H Teen Lock-In, Battle Creek Y Center. Reservations required, 543-2310. “Cooperative Extension Service programs are open to all without regard to race, color, national origin or sex.” Nashville .News, chants and the Maple Valley News is contained in this issue of the paper. Deadline for submitting the entries is December 3rd (complete rules appear elsewhere in BATTLE OF THE SEXES!! WEDNESDAY NIGHT, NOV. 25,8 P.M. MEN versus the WOMEN — Trophy to the Winning Team — PAT & JERRY’S BAR (FORMERLY PIT STOP BAR) ^107 E. MAIN, NASHVILLE Mrs. Corette Seward is still at Pennock and fine; her roommate, Mrs. George (Angeline) Skedgell, is at Barry County Medical Care Facility. Dean HanSen, who had back surgery last week at Pennock Hospital, can set up and they have had him on his feet. Andrew Dean’s room is 251, Pennock Hospital, 1009 W. Green, Hastings. Henry Joppie celebrated his 81st birthday last Wed­ nesday, which was a bright sunshinning day. John and Norma Veile trated Henry to a airplane ride over Ver­ montville, Nashville and Woodbury. On Sunday, Alice and Connie Parker were evening dinner guests of Henry and Marge Joppie. Gale Sears of Elm Street died Saturday. He is at Leonard-Osgood and Wren Funeral Home of Hastings. Company G, Fourth Regiment, Co. A, C, F and G. Visitors of Mrs. Leone Cotton were her neice, Mrs. Viola Cotton, and daugher, Mrs. Shirley Gearhart of Charlotte. Mrs. Leorna Fox’s daughter, Mrs. Darlene Beavers and daughter Mary from Detroit visited last Saturday and Sunday. Also on Sunday her son Leroy Green and son Kenny from Lansing spent the day. Congratulations to Sharon Lee Gilmore on her graduation from the prac­ tical nurse program at Kellogg Community College of Battle Creek where she was an honor student and recognized at the Honors Convocation held at the college. A 1975 graduate of Hastings High School, Sharon is the daughter of former Vermontville residents Pat Gilmore of Hastings and Mrs. Norma Earl of Dowling. Her great grandfather was Earl Hammond, jeweler, and her grandfather' was Harry Hammond, a teacher and mail carrier. On September 8, she began employment at Leila Hospital. 852-9894 continued- this issue). In a variation from previous years, in addition to the six cash prizes to be awarded by the Maple Valley News, each of the 28 participating mer­ chants also will offer a merchandise prize. Seven guests from the Hastings Lions Club were present at a November 16th ladies’ night dinner meeting of the Nashville Lions, held at the United Methodist Community House. A total of 56 were present for the oc­ casion. Following the dinner, a program of movie slides on national parks was presented by Mrs. Greta Firster of Vermontville. The Nashville Lions Club Christmas party is set for 7 p.m. Monday, December 7, at St. Cyril’s Parish Hall in Nashville. The holiday dinner meeting will include several special events. Nashville village employees, officials, and their spouses will gather for a potluck Christmas dinner on Wednesday, December 7, at 7 p.m. in the Community Center in Putnam Park. A weekly report from - ERNEST NASH State Representative WORKERS’ COMPENSATION REFORM - Testimony was taken during recent hearings in the House of Representatives from current participants in Michigan’s workers’ compensation system. Meaningful reform and benefit coordination are cornerstones of Governor Milliken’s economic recovery package. Reform is badly needed because workers’ compensation costs in Michigan are among the highest in the nation and are responsible, in part, for Michigan’s poor business climate. This package is my number one priority for this fall session. HOUSE APPROVES FUND - A House committee has unanimously approved the creation of an economic development authority which would help local governments attract new businesses and make grants available for high technology industrial research. The fund, if approved by the Senate, would be funded from the state’s oil and natural gas royalties. x CATTLE RUSTLIN’ CRACK DOWN - The Michigan House of Representatives approved and sent on to the Senate legislation that will make cattle rustling more dif­ ficult in Michigan. The bill requires cattle brands to be registered with the office of the Secretary of State. A similar bill was passed by the Indiana Legislature in 1977, and since then, the Hoosiers report a marked decline in cattle Thefts. Michigan experienced a 30 percent increase in cattle rustling from 1979 to 1980. OIL LEASE AUCTION NETS MILLIONS - The third in a series of auctions of oil and natural gas leases produced slightly more than $7 million for the state. The Department of Natural Resources anticipated netting $8 million for the more than 84,028 acres of land located in Roscommon County. However, six parcels received no bids. The DNR reported that the average bid for the right to explore for oil and natural gas was $83.39 per acre. The highest bid was $1,105 per acre. DNA SEARCHING FOR VOLUNTEERS .- Because of budget cuts and personnel cutbacks, the state Department of Natural Resources is preparing to recuit volunteers to assist in programs including land surveys, forest management, fish hatchery maintenance, and hiking trails preparation, just to name a few. The DNR is confident that many Michigan residents with some free time on their hands might want to participate in the no-pay volunteer approach. Those interested should call the DNR in Lansing at (517 ) 373­ 1220. SEAT BELT REMINDER - With the Thanksgiving holiday weekend approaching, remember this interesting statistic: All those killed on Michigan highways during the Memorial Day, Fourth of July, and Labor Day weekends were not wearing seatbelts. No one died who did. If only for the sake of th6se who love you, buckle up every time you get in the car. Plastercraft workshop planned Dec. 10 Thursday, December 10 at 7 p.m. is the date and time for the Plastercraft workshop sponsored by the Eaton County 4-H Program. It will be held at the 4-H Building Auditorium on the Charlotte fairgrounds. Resource persons will show how to clean, paint and finish white ware items. There will also be a display of items which may be suitable for 4-H projects. 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., Vermontv'lle - Ph. 726-0569 �The Maple Valley News, Nashville, Tuesday, November 24,1981 — Page 11 FFA promotes corn harvest safety “Disengage power and shut off the engine before leaving the operator’s platform to unclog, oil, grease or adjust corn picking equipment.” If this safety rule was followed by all operators while chopping or picking corn, we would eliminate most of the am­ putation accidents,” says Tim Tobias, President, Maple Valley Chapter of the Future Farmers of America. The Maple Valley FFA Chapter is currently making a drive for a safe com harvest. They are calling attention to the need for farmers to follow safety practices and avoid taking needless chances. Program materials are sponsored by ISSv ss»*- the- Michigan Rural Safety place. Council and the Agricultural Moderate ground speed Engineering Department at during harvest increases Michigan State University. efficiency by reducing field If the picker is properly loss and clogging. The adjusted, not only will less hurried operator leaves corn be lost in the field but more corn in the field and there will be less clogging. has more clogging problems. Harvesting early reduces 3. Carry a pressurized dryfield loss and avoids some of chemical fire extinguisher the bad weather that can on the tractor or combine. make the crop difficult to Keep shucks cleaned away harvest which leads to from the exhaust manifold. clogging problems. 4. Take T a break every y 2 Members of the FFA hours or change off with Chapter have decided to another operator once or promote the following "twice a day. points: 5. Wear snug-fitting clothes 1. Pickers or corn combines that have no loose sleeves should be checked, repaired that may become entangled and adjusted before, the in machinery. harvest begins and all shields should be securely in 2. sss ***5SS *4??* J Bike-A-Thon winners receive awards •'‘‘Xsj*' Xi;** Minn in Euan Joity eMpiiiijmilslliiH Kfflhallil (taMettiR1 touita Resow P Pljjlmiill staM<W Bikers who won special awards of T-shirts and jackets for their part in the recent successful St. Jude's Bike-A-Thon in Nashville are, from left, front row: Matt Reid, Michael Cheeseman, Kevin Cheeseman, Holly Taylor. Second row, from I.: Sherman Reid, Darren Fisher, Randy Sears, Steven Fisher, Tammy Otto. Back row: Paul Wittling, Mdtt Bracy, Brian Brandon, Renee Sears, Vickie Service, Barb Quick. Those earning $25 or more in pledges for the St. Jude's Hospital were awarded T-shirts. Jackets were awarded to those bikers earning $75 or more for the children's hospital located in Memphis, Tenn. Twenty-six area bikers pedaled a total of 456 miles in the September 26th event to raise close to $1,000 for St. Jude's. (Maple Valley News photos by Susan Hinckley) School Board, callous disregard for the rights and interests of the public — their constituents. “However, I believe the publicity attendant to this incident will be of a suf­ ficient deterrent to future problems of this kind,” said Sauter. At the Sept. 14 school board meeting, members Dale Ossenheimer and Ron Tobias voted against holding the closed session and refused to attend it when it was approved by a 5-2 vote. Ossenheimer has said he did not attend because he believed then that it was a violation of the open HOURS: 9 A.M. - 5:30 P.M. Monday thru Saturday 207 MAIN STREET, NASHVILLE______852-0345 EARLY BIRD SAVINGS! BENYLIN 4 oz. COUGH SYRUP Now Available Without Prescription I BAND-AID BRAND Ex-Lax 18’1 Chocalata continued from front page- meetings act based on a previous conversation with a staff member of the attorney general’s office. During the investigation of Hubka’s complaint, Ossenheimer told the prosecutor’s office that he informed the other board members that such a session would be in violation of the act, blit that they proceeded with a closed session. Sauter said his investigation concluded that the Sept. 14 closed session violated the open meetings act because members discussed the selling price of the 1980-81 building trades Mortgage Protection Insurance? One name says it best. house, built by students. I “This is not an appropriate reason as the (Open Meetings) Act does not allow closed sessions to discuss the sale of real property,” Sauter said in his letter to Hubka. Section eight of the act does allow closed sessions to consider the purchase or lease of real property, Sauter noted. VERMONTVILLE Ph. (517) 726-0634 or 726-0585 vluto-Owners Insurance Life. Home. Car. Business. One name says it all. Stair. All-Wlda «r Pintle. All-Wldi 30’1 your chtici Spray j $jl9 $]99 Tiblata 100’1 Chlor-Trimeton “D” 4 U. Medical Care Facility Calendar of Events Tues., Nov. 24 - Birthday party, Quimby Church, 1:30 p.m.; woodworking class, Don Williams, 7 p.m. ~ Wed., Nov. 25 - Hymn sing, Dorothy Fisk, 7 p.m. Thurs., Nov. 26 Thanksgiving Day. Sat., Nov. 28 - Reading time, Margaret Demond, 10 a.m. Sun., ' Nov. 29 - Church, Rev. Short, 1:30 p.m. Mon., Nov. 30 - Christmas decorating, volunteers, all day; woodworking class, Don Williams, 7 p.m. Tues., Dec. I - Movies and popcorn, Don Williams, 7 p.m. Every Weekday Morning Devotions, discussions, exercises, 9 a.m. Patients’ Coffee Break -10 a.m. Every Weekday Morning and Afternoon - Crafts. Thanksgiving Service Stan Trumble TRUMBLE AGENCY 9* SJ69 - Wednesday, Nov. 25, 1981, 7:30 p.m. at the Calvary United Brethren Church, Lake Odessa. Sponsored by the Lake Odessa Ministerial Association Rev. Willis Stehman will speak. There will be a special music, a Mass choir will sing. An offering will be taken and given to the Lakewood Community Council. Subscribe to the HASTINGS BANNER Call 948-8051 Greetings with ® AN AMERICAN TRADITION .. .See our new Christmas selection. COUPON ■■■■■■■■■■■■■■! COLOR PFUNT ALM DEVELOPING & PRINTING s- 12 exposure roll $1.97 24 exposure roll $3.47 36 exposure ...... Limit one roll with this coupon. Of,—fe r■ -ex--p-i-r-eZs- .... 12-1-81. ... 579 �The Maple Valley News, Nashville, Tuesday, November 24, 1981 —■ Page 12 VILLAGE OF NASHVILLE VILLAGE OF NASHVILLE Minutes of Public Hearing NOVEMBER 5,1981 Minutes of Regular Meeting NOVEMBERS, 1981 A Public Hearing of the Nashville Village Council held November 5, 1981 at 6:45 p.m. at the Com­ munity Center in Nashville was called to order by President Harold Christiansen. Present were Fueri, Frith, Babcock, Tobias and Hughes. Absent Rizor. PURPOSE: Amendment to the Nashville Zoning Ordinance, Section 3.07 Definition of Mobile Home. the amendment was read by the Clerk. There was much discussion. Meeting adjourned at 7:02 p.m. Harold Christiansen, President Susan M. Corkwell, Clerk November 19, 1981 The regular meeting of the Nashville Village Council held November 5, 1981 at 7:02 p.m. at the Community Center in Nashville was called to order by President Harold Christiansen. Present Fueri, Frith, Tobias, Babock and Hughes. Absent Rizor. The minutes of the last regular meeting were read and approved. Correspondence was read by the Clerk. A letter was read from the Maple Valley Athletic boosters. Motion by Tobias, supported by Babcock that the following bills be allowed and orders drawn on Treasurer for the same. All Ayes. Motion Carried. Correction notice In production of last week’s story on Jack Rathburn of Nashville, several lines of copy were omitted from the last paragraph, regarding the Rathburn children. The paragraph should have read: “The Rathburns have four children. Steve lives in Charlotte and works for Owens-Illinois; Phillip resides on Nashville High- way and is employed at Fisher Body; Patty, of Grand Ledge, is employed by the Visa Card system; and Trudy is residing near South Hampton, England, where she is student­ teaching in high school math. The Rathburns have one grandchild, Kara, the 5month-old daughter nL the Phillip Rathburns.” New Construction*Service*Remodeling •Sewer and Drain Work STREET DEPARTMENT Michigan Bell....... 67.75 Consumers Power (St. Lights) .... 958.40 Consumers Power (Community Center)............. 14.13 Consumers Power (Off ice) 82.50 Hastings Commercial Printer............. 87.45 Carl's Markets.....12.17 Nashville Hardware 15.69 Maple Valley News......... 122.98 Cadillac Overall Supply............ 5.65 Kelley's 5’to $1.00.14.02 Doubleday & Co... 54.04 Blue Cross/Blue Shiel 26.14 American Bankers Life ............... 166.00 Shepherd's Tree Service............ 236.20 Rieth Riley Const. Co..................... 234.00 GARAGE and EQUIPMENT Halsey Plumbing LARRY HALSEY Licensed Master Plumber Ph. 517-543-6996 Serving Charlotte, Vermontville, Nashville - all ofEaton County 10% Discount on Labor for Senior Citizens GENERAL M Michigan Bell 35.76 Consumers Power 63.44 Nashville Hardware29.11 Kelley's.............. ... 5.31 Kent Oil Co ..... 57.89 Galesburg Lawn Equip.............. 12.80 Lass Motor Sales... 6.67 Safety Services ... 58.38 Municipal Supply . 54.60 BARN KITS... ON SALE FOR FALL! Do-it-Yourself Different Styles & Sizes Available — Starting at... *195°° PLUS TAX POLICE DEPARTMENT Michigan Bell 37.94 Hastings Commercial Printers............. 2.56 Nashville Hardware 12.33 Kent Oil Co 666.92 Mace Pharmacy ... 4.20 Snip & Anderson Company....... 403.18 U.S. Postmaster ... 7.00 Nye Uniform Co .. 35.88 Mi. Assoc, of Chief of Police........... 60.00 Williams Gun Sight Company......... 13.01 General Electric .. 13.20 WATER and SEWER Michigan Bell (water).............. 20.20 Michigan Bell (sewer)......... ;. 24.95 Consumers Power (Water)........... 104.69 Consumers Power (Sewer)........... 147.76 Consumers Power (Lift Stqtion)..... 25.99 Nashville Hardware31.72 Snow & Son Locksmiths....... 13.26 U.S. Postmaster .. 74.90 Penn Central Corporation..... 32.00 Haviland Corp ... 348.60 Chempace......... 521.73 Pleasant Telephone Answering Ser . 11.00 Municipal Supply 133.07 Athletic Boosters soft soap saleAthletic Boosters still have soft soap and all purpose cleaner for sale. Anyone interested in buying these products please contact Kay Snowden, 852-0888. DEALERSHIP OPEN PRE-ASSEMBLED LOGS Log walls assembled at our plant; erected at your job site by our experienced crew. New process solves the four biggest problems log dealers Build it TODAY ... use it for all the tomorrows to come. experience: 1) Poor log con­ struction; 2) Inexperienced crews; 3) Unsuitable building costs; 4) Indecisive financing. Mfgr. LIL’ CARRIAGE HOUSE of the famous Lincoln Log Home is seeking district dealers to establish retail sales within a protected territory. UNLIMITED INCOME POTENTIAL Featuring ... • Quality log kits that retail for John Hughes, Chairman of the Department of Public Works, gave the D.P.W. report forthe month of October, 1981. Bill and Mary Hecker were present to discuss an expansion project at Mulberry Fore. Motion by Fueri, supported by Hughes to accept Heckers request as stated in the attached request letter, to not increase property tax assessment for Mulberry Fore property for a period of 10 years starting as of this date. All Ayes. Motion Carried. Sgt. Gene Koetje gave the Police Report for the month of October 1981. Motion by Hughes, supported by Fueri to adopt partial payment estimate No. 9 on Contract No. 1, Collection, Dunigan Brothers for the Month of October 1981 project 85% complete. Amount Earned $127,409.00, retained, 6,370.45, amount due $121,038.55. All Ayes. Motion Carried. Motion by Hughes, supported by Tobias to adopt partial payment estimate No. 8 on Contract No. 2, Lift Stations, Dunigan Brothers for services in October 1981 project 89% Complete. Amount Earned $8,011.50, amount Retained $400.58 Amount Due $7,610.92. All Ayes. Motion Carried. Motion by Hughes, supported by Tobias to adopt partial payment estimate No. 11 on Contract No. 3, Normco Construction, Treatment, project 74% complete for month of October 1981. Amount Earned $65,296.77 amount retained $3,264.85 Amount Due $62,031.94. All Ayes. Motion Carried. Motion by Hughes, supported by Fueri to pay Williams and Works for services rendered through 9/30/81 on project 85676 - $10,987.48, 85677 $6,516.05 and 85829 - $3,426.94 for a total of $20,930.47. All Ayes. Motion Carried. Motion by Hughes, supported by Tobias to apply to the D.N.R., E.P.A. and Fm.H.A. per request form 271 No. 15 for a total of $162,776.00 with total project 77% complete. All Ayes. Motion Carried. Motion by Tobias, supported by Hughes to accept ammendment to the Nashville Zoning Ordinance, section 3.07, Definition of Mobile Homes with exception of s.s. (b) of section 1 of definition of Mobile Home, runners must be minimum of 24 inches wide by 8 inches deep. All Ayes. Motion Carried. Motion by Fueri, supported by Hughes to finish black topping East Cosgrove from corner of Main Street, east to the intersection of State Street, approximately 225 ft., approximate cost of $2,000.00 to $2,200.00. All Ayes. Motion Carried. Motion to adjourn by Hughes, supported _by Tobias. 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RESIDENTIAL — COMMERCIAL & FARM • Solid 8" uniform treated logs • l.L.H. trains to insure success • Pre-Assembled or you erect INVESTMENT 100% SECURED BY MODEL HOME (We service submersible pumps) IIndividual selected must have ability to purchase or mortgage a $17,000 model home. Call Mr. Sloan Collect at (704) 932-6151. Lincoln Log Homes, Inc., 1908 N. Main, Kannapolis, NC. ' GRAVEL WELLS A SPECIALTY WE 726-0088 VE GOT THE ABILITY, THE EXPERIENCE AND THE EQUIPMENT TO SERVE YOU BEST I 6459 ALLEGAN RD. VERMONTVILLE, MICHIGAN ------------------ STATE LICENSE NO. 1612 �The Maple Valley News, Nashville, Tuesday, November 24, 1981 — Page 13 v Vermontville Lions Club to . plant 14 maple trees— W SS& SS^ S S’cc*? > qqh > >> **8s(JS **8(JS > **8(JSh 7 ®^ f U yf^Mkl Sft ft ■<S **& l S'l* Alan Andersen of Trees, Inc., operates digging equipment, preparatory.to setting g a tree t on the th Bill Hoyt Hyt place pl i Vermontville in V till Saturday. S t d y. Looking L ki g on are Hoyt, H yt, his children, and Vermontville Village President Bill Mason. Fourteen trees were set as a Lions Club project. Fourteen maple trees were time,” said Village The Lions will be spending planted in Vermontville President Bill Mason. about $350 oLtheir club funds Saturday in a project The tree planting for the free program, which sponsored by the Ver­ programs was chaired by was designed to replace montville Lions Club. Ten of Elon Baker. Trees were many of the old maples in the sugar maples were set on donated by Keith Seitz of town which have been cut private propertyT~Residents Gresham Highway. Doing down over tne years. paid $15 per tree to help the transplanting was Trees, defray costs of the program. Inc., a^former Grand Ledge The First Congregational firm which recently Church and the United relocated in Lansing. Methodist Church each Lions Club volunteers received two trees as a were on the scene to lend a donation from the Lions. Alfred C. Bennett helping hand at the Seitz Alfred C. Bennett, 73, of C­ Also to receive trees in the farm and also in the village next step of the project is the as the trees were being set. 949 Williams Dr., Hastings, Vermontville Bible Church. The Lions were to fertilize died Tuesday, Nov. 17 at Originally it had been the trees after they, were Community Hospital in planned to set out 22 trees planted and supply wire to Battle Creek. Services were held at 11 a.m., Friday, Nov. Saturday. “We ran out of stake them down. 20, at the Vermontville Congregational Church in Vermontville. Rev. David Schreuder officiated with burial in the Woodland — FREE ESTIMATES — Memorial Park Cemetery. He was bom May 21, 1908 ’ Basements Septic Installation at Houghton Lake, MI the Dump Trucking son of Orwell and Ella May Drywells and Drainfields (Guy) Bennett. He married Hook Ups Viola Baker on Feb. 10, 1932 in Hastings. Ph.(616)758>3703 He is survived by his wife; 2900 E. Cloverdale Rd. three daughters, Mrs. Dean (Joan) Hansen of Woodland, Hastings, Michigan Mrs. Elon (Janice) Baker of With one tree in place atthe Withone at the BillHoytresidence,Trees,Inc.commences Bill Hoyt residence, Trees, Inc. exca­ vation for a second maple From left are Village President Bill Mason; Bill Hoyt; and Alan Andersen of Trees, Inc. (Map/e Valley News photos by Susan Hinckley) “The Vermontville Lions wanted to do something for the future of our communityand our annual (maple syrup) festival so we decided this would be a good project for our club,” said Mason. Obituaries H.C. PELFREY DIGGING CURTIS CRAFT CENTER 205 S. Main, Nashville 852-9338 Z Gainsborough Oil Color Set 12 Tubes Sag. list‘24.95 SALE PRICE $1i 7• 45 | •I S j Gainsboro Oil Set SALE $0A037^ Reg.‘31.95 PRICE Plastic Sketch Box ALUMINUM Table Top EASEL Paint Sets, Water Colors, Brushes, Easels, Pastels, Pens STOP IN AND PICK UP ONE OF OUR FLYERS Vermontville and Mrs. James (Wanda) Lyon of Battle Creek; ten grand­ children and twelve great grandchildren. Arrangements were by the Vogt Funeral Home in Nash­ ville. 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! �The Maple Valley News, Nashville, Tuesday, November 24, 1981 — Page 14 Nashville's sewer project deadline extended Time extensions for both contractors on Nashville’s $44 million sewer expansion project were granted Thursday by the Nashville Village Council. Dunigan Bros., the Jackson-based company who has contracts on both the collection lines and three lift stations, was granted an extension until May 31 for cleanup and restoration work only. This will allow more favorable weather for re-seeding grassy areas torn up in construction, said village officials. The line work and lift station installations by Dunigan are on schedule. The second extension granted Thursday was to Normco Construction of Jackson, contractor on the new wastewater treatment plant on Brumm Road, northwest of Nashville. The council approved a 90­ day extension for Normco, giving that firm until February 28 to complete the innovative lagoon - and irrigation type facility. Inclement weather has been blamed for a delay in completion of that project. “We’ve had an extremely rainy year, losing 79 working days to rain,” said Steven Heilman, project representative for engineers Williams & Works of Grand Raids. He said the high concentration of clay at the site compounded problems created by the rain. In addition, Heilman told the council, Normco is awaiting delivery of raw sewage pumps which were to have been shipped from a California firm in November but are not expected now until February. November 30 was the original deadline for both contractors on the Nashville project, which is being more than 80 percent funded by state and federal grants. Residential hookups to the new municipal system MV Girls close basketball season The Lion girls closed their varsity basketball season by dropping two contests to Olivet in one week. Tuesday’s non-league game at Olivet was lost in the first quarter. The Lions fell behind 18-7 in that period and were unable to over­ come the deficit. The early Eagle lead didn’t discourage the visitors, however, as they scored 11 to the hosts’ 15 points in the second quarter. Too many turnovers kept Valley from making a serious charge in the first half. Olivet helped their own cause by hitting 53 percent of their field goals in the first two quarters. The second half was all Valley as they outscored the opponents 23-17. The Lions made a comback bid in the fourth quarter when Denise Snowden brought the Lions to within 7, 43-35, with 6:49 to play. The lead was narrowed to 48-41 still in favor of Olivet with 2 minutes toplay, but time ran out for Valley and Olivet closed the door 50-41. Melanie Rogers led all scorers with 18. Fridays game at Olivet began district play with the host Eagles. Though Valley trailed 13-7 at the end of first quarter Maple Valley lost their last game of the season in overtime when an Olivet player sank a game winning basket at the horn. Afterjumping out to a lead early in the game, the young 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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Lions hit a cold streak to end up the regulation game in a tie score. Again free throws jnade the difference with Maple Valley only able to sink 5 of 22. Final score was Olivet 34, Maple Valley 33. Chris Antcliff played a fine game for the Lions and led the scoring with 10 points. Tracy Beachnau put in 8 points and Tammy Corkins contributed 6. Tracy also brought down a record number of rebounds when she picked up 32 rebounds for the night. Duska Morowski had a fine night with 5 points and 15 rebounds. Olivet kept on top of Maple Valley at the free-throw line in the second half. The Eagles hit 15 of 24 freethrows for the night but 12 of those points came in the second half keeping them just out of the reach of the Lions. Melanie Rogers again led all scorers with 25 points. Colleen Hoffman had 6, Lynn DeBroot 4, Paula Service 1, Tammy Teachworth 3, Denise Snowden 2 and Jenny Filter 1. Tammy Teachworth led all rebounders with 16, and Melanie Rogers had 11. Our girls ended with 8 wins and 9 loses. probably will not be com­ pleted until spring, said village officials. Lateral lines from individual homes to the collection main are the responsibility of the property owners, but must be done by contractors licensed by the village. The expansion project will add approximately 200 homes to the village’s municipal sewer, including about 40 homes with septic systems now running into storm drains that flow directly into Thornapple River or Quaker Brook. Approximately 468 homes are served by Nashville’s present sewer system. In other sewer-related business Thursday, Village President Harold Christiansen appointed Trustee Bob Fueri, Jr., to investigate possible sources of grant or assistance monies available to lowincome persons to help pay for hookup to the new system. The fee is $600, plus the cost of laying the lateral line to serve the home. ANNUALREPORT OF Village of Vermontville Covering the operations of the Water Utility of the Village of Vermontville, County of Eaton, Post office address 176 South Main St., Vermontville, Ml. 49096. For the FISCAL YEAR ending February 28, 1981. 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. Water Utility Revenues from Sales (Dollars Only) $22,042 Balance MV winter athletic passes now on sale The Maple Valley Athletic Department is again offering its “Lion Pass” for the up­ coming winter athletic season. The pass will allow the holder to attend the following Maple Valley home athletic contests: 10 varsity boys’ basketball games, adults $20, students $10; 7 wrestling matches, adults $10.50, students $7; 8 volleyball matches, adults $12, students $8; 7 freshman basketball games, adults $7, students $3.50; 5 jr. high basketball games, adults $5, students $2.50; for a total of $54.50 adults and $31 students. The “Lion Pass” will be offered to adults for $16 and to students for $9. Purchases may be made at the high school office. Mrs. Artie Dennis celebrates 90 th To celebrate the 90th birth­ day of Mrs. Artie Dennis, her children are having an open house Nov. 29th from 2-5 p.m. at the home of Hubert Dennis, 9877 Carlisle Hwy, Vermontville. Friends and relatives are invited to come and share in this special day. If you will be unable to ’attend the open house, she would enjoy hearing from you with a card. Her bir­ thday is Dec: 3rd. No gifts please. Mr. & Mrs. Merlyn (Betty) Courtney Mr. & Mrs. Gaylord Dennis Mr. & Mrs. Hubert Dennis (11-24) Begninning CURRENT AND ACCRUED ASSETS of Year Balance End of Year Cash................................................ 3,458 8,324 Working Funds 56,840 61,000 Total Current and Accrued Assets 60,298 69,324 DEFERRED DEBITS Total Assets and Other Debits..... 60,298 69,324 CURRENT end ACCRUED LIABILITIES Customers Deposits .........,............ Total Current and Accrued Liabilities.................... 915 990 915 990 SURPLUS Earned Surplus .................................. 59,383 68,334 Total Surplus . 59,383 68,334 Total Liabilities and Other Credits 60,298 69,324 UTILITY OPERATING INCOME Operating Revenues ............... Operating Expenses: Operation Expenses ........... Maintenance Expenses ....... Total Operating Expenses Operating Income ............... Total Operating Income 22,042 10,122 9,326 19,448 2,594 2,594 OTHER INCOME Revenues from Merchandising, Jobbing and Contract Work Interest Income ..................... Misc. Nonoperating Income . Total Other Income Total Income .................................... 236 6,106 15 6,357 8,951 MISC. INCOME DEDUCATIONS Income Before Interest Charges .. 8,951 INTEREST CHARGES Total Interest Charges.................... Net Income ................... Balance Transferred to Earned Surplus.......................... 8,951 8,951 EARNED SURPLUS a. Credits Unappropriated Earned Surplus Beginning of Year ................. Credit Balance Transferred from Income Account ................ Total Credits 59,383 8,951 68,334 b. Debits Unappropriated Earned Surplus, End of Yea 68,334 �o Tho Maple Valley News, Nashville, Tuesday, November 24,1981—Page 15 a ( -w, 0 □ □ □ □ o o Gas Welders 'Mag' Wheels Tool Box Running Board OPE N ' ° Fridays r.'^-8t°88 Won.- Thors. 8 to 5:30 Saturday . • ••• •8t > □ Floor Mats □ Portable Air Pumps □ Tap and Die Sets □ □ □ □ □ Hand Tools Crome Tow Hooks Jumper Cables Electric Air Hornes Power Tools Locally Owned with Nationally Known Products You Can Trust! uto and Farm Supply^ Downtown Nashville .at 112 N. MAIN �The Maple Valley New*. Nashville Tuesday, November 24,1981 — Page 16 Dr. Garlinger speaks to wrestlers What’s happening in school ? The sequential pattern of drug use and its possible impact on youthstypes of drugs. It is im­ portant for parents to recognize that the use of the word “dealer” instead of “pusher” reflects the voluntary, two-way, con­ sumer - supplier relationship within the -drug culture. Users tend to think of dealers as friends, not as criminals. However, despite the friendly style of the dealing world, drugs cost money. Even $1.00 joints add up to a considerable expense for the seventh or eighth grader, and naturally the cost rises as a child’s consumption increases. Thus, youngsters who become heavy users of marijuana may deal on the side to pay for their own supply, to get a little pocket money or to supply other friends. In summary, the youngster who uses a variety of drugs becomes vulnerable to the unpredictable and dangerous effects of mixing drugs and of mixing with drug dealers. For the young multi-drug user, the temp­ tation to deal increases with the variety, frequency and duration of drug use. Parents need to be aware that “nice kids” can drift fancy and deceptive street names. The best way to Although tobacco, alcohol avoid PCP, a very dangerous and marijuana in com­ drug, is to avoid marijuana. bination are the major The youngster who does not use pot is not likely to use adolescent drug problems, there is also growing PCP, either intentionally or evidence that many accidentally. When a teen-ager begins to marijuana users try other mix drugs, he-she enters an illegal drugs. and In 1978, 59 percent of high unpredictable school seniors reported some dangerous world. When most marijuana use and 36.5 young people try that first percent reported using other marijuana joint, they do not illegal drugs. Other drugs expect to begin using dif­ used were predominantly ferent drugs. The reasons “pills” —stimulants, why so many youngsters eventually try other drugs sedatives and tranquilizers. Marijuana use is a percursor are undoubtedly complex. for those who go on to other Pot may become boring drugs. Among users, of after a while, and youngsters stimulants and sedatives may seek to heighten the (uppers and downers), 97 effect by adding other in­ percent report previously toxicants. Alcohol is the using marijuana; 100 per­ most common choice. Or, a cent of hallucinogen users child may turn to other drugs report using marijuana; and to counteract the lethargy 100 percent of cocaine users that often accompanies steady marijuana use. A report using marijuana. The sudden rise in the use child may succumb to peer of PCP or “angel dust” has pressure to try other drugs, particular significance for or he-she may experiment parents and children. Known out of curiosity or a desire use of PCP has jumped from for adventure. 3 to 7 percent among 12 to 17 Another factor may be the year olds. PCP is often youngster’s contact with marketed to marijuana dealers who are themselves users under a variety of involved in using different Marijuana and Other Illegal Drugs Last Wednesday, the Maple Valley Wrestling Team had the pleasure of listening to a presentation on “Training and the Nutritional Requirements of the Athlete” by Dr. Steve Garlinger of Lake Odessa. The object of the presentation was to make the young athlete more aware of what is actually happening to his or her body when an ’injury occurs or when there is a nutritional dificiency. If an athlete is aware of why his or her body is sending the signals of pain, cramps, dizziness, etc., it is our feeling that he or she will be more able to deal with those problems when they occur. With knowledge, hopefully, the athlete will detect problems in the early stages and prevent them from becoming worse or possibly prevent them altogether. Dr. Garlinger discussed the goal of the training athlete, and he explained why and how to train properly. He offered some guidelines for the prevention of injuries and explained some common injuries and their treatment. He talked about proper nutrition for day of competition as well as in our every day lives. -Dr. thoughtlessly and carelessly into dealing as their drug expenses increase and as pressure from dealers and other users increases. Parents also need to recognize that any youthful drug dealer is on a collision course with the law. health and growing. Inorder to stay up with the most current medicine findings and advice, Dr. Garlinger is constantly furthering his knowledge by attending clinics especially designed for the young athlete’s training and health. The wrestling and cheerleading staffs are in­ debted to him for his advice and aid no matter what the time, day or night. Garlinger then held a question and answer session for the coaches and athletes. This is not the first time that Dr. Garlingbr has gone out of his way to help the young athlete and coaching staff at Maple Valley. He has been a vital part of Maple Valley’s Wrestling and Cheerleading programs for the past four years. Many a young athlete has depended upon his expertise and kind dedication to their Nashville VFW 8260 ★ DANCE ★ SATURDAY, NOV. 28 9:30 P.M. -1:30 A.M. Music by... “FOUR GUYS Members & Guests NASHVILLE V.F.W. 8260 AUXILIARY PENNY SUPPER SATURDAY, DEC. 5,1981 ROAST BEEF ROAST PORK and DRESSING Serving ...5 P.M. to 7 P.M. CHAIRPERSON ... LINDA DUNKELBERGER K mart* ADVERTISED MERCHANDISE POLICY Our firm intention la to have every adver­ tised item in clock on our sheivee. W an advertieod (torn i* not available tor pur chaee due to any unforeteen reason, K mart will ieeue a Rain Check on request for the merchandise (one item or reason- 1658 Lansing Road, Charlotte Sunday thru Tuesday you a comparable quality item at a compa­ rable reduction in price. 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Save now. cars. light AdditioncFparts and services, which may be needed, are at extra cost Replacement: Limited 4th • 60th Month Prorata Adjustment Warranty*’ Additional parts or services are ex1ra Offer Good Nov. 25-29 Our Reg. 68.88 48.88 Plus F.E.T. 1.39 Ea. • Affordable bias-ply construction • Seven multi-siped tread ribs ;SRlb-2Ply 60-montn Battery Installed With Exchange For many U.S. cars and light trucks. All K mart* Tires Include Mounting • No Trade-in Required 1658 Lansing Road, Charlotte Phone 543-1197 ! �The le Volley Newi, Nashville, Tuesdoy, November 24, 1981 — Poge 26 Nov. 29 • Doc. 1 Prices Effective New Holiday Hours Open Daily 9-9 Sundays 10-8 . K mart* ADVERTISED MERCHANDISE POLICY chase due to any unforeseen reason. K mart wd issue a Rain Check on request The Saving Place PRICEBREAKERS Closed Thurs., Nov. 29 I p pPEW/QNGSKAIMLLE 25.87 Ages 7-Adult 29.96 Ages 10-Adutt [ Ages 8-Adult 6.88 25.87 29.96 Ea. 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Offer Good Nov. 29/Dec. 1 Phone 543-0733 �The Mople Volley News, Nashville, Tuesday, November 24, 1981 — Page 28 PeliciasJaod COUNTRY FRESH Fotino's COTTAGE PIZZAS CHEESE Sausage, Candadian Bacon, Pepperoni and Combination 99* FOLGER'S FLAKED COFFEE 26 OZ. SIZE SPARTAN AMERICAN (IND. WRAP) SLICED CHEESE SPARTAN GRADE A Betty Crocker COUNTRY FRESH (REGULAR) SELF-BASTING TOM TURKEYS BROWNIE MIX <£ WHIPPING CREAM $279 THANK YOU CHERRY' PIC FILLING 20W OT.Z WT. SPARTAN GRADE A SELF-BASTING SPARTAN 10-14 LB. AVG HEN TURKEYS SPARTAN— in natural.syrup BONELESS HAM SLICED. CHUNK CRUSHED sliced pineapple KRtSPIES whole FRESH— Ground Beef from Chuck 20 OZ WT. RICE PORTION S1.75) We will be closed . KELLOGG'S RICE KRISPIES . . THANKSGIVING DAY 13 OZ. WT. have a 'Happy Holiday' DOWNY (40C OFF LABEL) FABRIC SOFTENER PLUMP PARADISE MEADOWS PEPSI COLA GARDEN FRESH BROCCOLI Deposit CALIFORNIA 99 SIZE Johnny's spaRian stones navel oranges v 517-726-0640 160 S. Main, Vermontville PRICES EFFECTIVE NOVEMBER 23 THRU NOVEMBER 28,1981 , WE RESERVE THE RIGHT TO LIMIT QUANTITIES. Johnny’s Food Mart CRISCO IlI SHORTENING 48 OZ. WT. Limit 1 with *10.00 or more purchase. Coupon expires on Nov. 28, 1981. Johnny’s Food Mart Johnny’s Food Mart STEHOUWER’S BEEF 6’s SPARTAN-CREAMY/CRUNCHY SIZZLE STEAKS PEANUT BUTTER 18 OZ. WT. Limit 1 with *10.00 or more purchase. Coupon expires on Nov. 28, 1981 '•w°tz- 99? Limit 1 with *10.00 or more purchase. Coupon expires on Nov. 28, 1981. Johnny’s Food Mart 1 LB. OR LARGER ANY MBMAWCWOWNH OFY<UR OCFHYO<IC)UER 25c off Limit 1 with *10f00 or more purchase. Coupon expires on Nov. 28, 1981. � https://barrycountyhistoryportal.org/files/original/21/795/MapleValleyNews_1981-12-01.pdf fa2a3d99e34f7f773392a3d3439c1a45 PDF Text Text U.S Hastings Public Library 121 S. Church Hastings, IV,I. 49058 Has' Published by J-Ad Graphics, Inc. 1952 N. Broadway, Hastings, Mich. 49058 P.O. Box A, Nashville, Michigan Phone 945-9554 (Hastings) p The Maple Valley News, Nashville, Vol. 110 - No. 26 — Tuesday, December 1, 1981 Viele selected on sixth ballot to fill school board vacancy By Susan Hinckley After five deadlocked votes by the Maple Valley Board of Education at a special meeting Monday night, Charles Viele, Sr., of Vermontville was chosen to fill the vacancy created by the November 6 resignation of board member Wilbur Marsh. Viele will serve through June 30, 1982. Tied with Viele on the first five ballots by the board was David Hawkins of Nash­ ville, whose failure to win an appointment to the board last month stirred a con­ troversy in the community. At that time, Hawkins was one of six persons seeking the seat vacated by the resignation of Russell Geary. He was supported by citizen petitions bearing 400 signatures. After four rounds of ballotting at that October meeting, the seat went to former board member Robert Dormer of Vermontville. At Monday’s meeting, Dormer was the one to finally break the 3-3 deadlock on the sixth round of ballotting. He swung his vote from Hawkins to Viele, a former board member who lost in his bid for re-election to the board last June. “At some point in time, you’re going to have to start building some community support,1’ Dale Ossenheimer, Jr., told his fellow board members. “Viele is not perceived as building that support. He does -not reflect the sen­ timent of the community at the present time.” Ossenheimer, Dormer and Ronald Tobias supported Hawkins. They were deadlocked with Viele supports: Virginia Fox, Elam Rockwell and Board President Wayne Cogswell. Several persons in the audience Monday voiced support of Hawkins. One cited Hawkins’ community involvement as president of Hunting accident claims life of former Nashville youth­ Word has been received of the death of a former Nash­ ville resident, 16-year-old Ronald Joe Lee of Dothan, Alabama. Ronald died' Thursday, November 26, following a hunting accident. Born May 28, 1965, Ronald and his his family had lived on Carlisle Highway, Nash­ ville until moving to Alabama last August. Ronald had been a 10th grade student at Rehobeh High School in Dothan, Alabama and had previously attended Maple Valley High School. He is survived by his parents, John and Judy Lee; and two brothers, John Jr. and Donald Lee. the P.T.O: volunteer coach in the softball league; and officers of the Riverside Recreational Development Corp. One person at the meeting spoke in support of Viele. “On only one occasion have I heard anyone (in the audience) raise a flag for Viele,” commented Ossenheimer referring to both of the recent appointment meetings. Viele took the floor at Monday’s meeting to point out Hawkins’ affiliation with Concerned Citizens for Education, an organization that supported passage of various millage issues and sponsored a candidates’ forum in the June 1981 school board election. “They (CCE) pulled a stunt and it didn’t work,” said Viele of the citizen petitions presented to the board last month in support of Hawkins. “They were trying to put pressure on the board. If that was the criteria (for appointment), anyone could have gotten that many signatures.” Viele said the CCE members are “concerned only with what they are concerned with.” Board President Wayne Cogswell cited Viele’s ex­ perience on the board as his reason for supporting him. “How do you justify ignoring 400 signatures? Asked Ossenheimer. “I’ve seen one vote of convenience (last month). I’d like to see one now that upholds public opinion.” Had the board’s deadlock not been broken, the matter would have gone to the Board of Education of the Eaton Intermediate School District for resolution. Viele is a member of the 5member county panel. George Hubka of Nashville was the only other applicant for the open board seat. He received no votes at Mon­ day’s meeting. Vermontville Chamber to host Christmas dinner The Vermontville Chamber of Commerce Christmas Dinner will be at 7 p.m. Tuesday, December 8 at the Sugar Hut Cafe. Guests for the evening will be doctors from the Hastings and Lansing hospitals who will discuss the feasibility of establishing a doctor in Vermontville. Dave Mace of Mace’s Pharmacy will also be a guest that evening to participate in the discussion. Anyone not able to attend the dinner, but is interested in having a doctor in Ver­ montville, would be welcome to come to the meeting at 8 p.m. Anyone who would like to bring a new toy to be put in the Christmas baskets may do so. Canisters have been placed in all of the local businesses for donations for the Chrsitmas baskets. Also drop boxes have been placed in some local businesses to place, donated new toys. If the toys are wrapped, please designate if for a boy, girl, baby or a family game. The Chamber will be meeting at Johnnie’s Food Mart at 9 a.m. December 19 to pack the Christmas baskets. It seems terribly early but there won’t be another Chamber meeting before Christmas so we are taking this oppportunity to wish each and everyone of you a Merry Christmas. Vermontville student tenches in England Trudy Rathburn, a 1977 • teachers who are -involved graduate of Maple Valley specialize in such subjects as High School who is now a music, language, physical senior at Central Michigan education, history, and University, is one of 23 primary and secondary education students chosen education. recently to participate in an The first half of their overseas student teaching student teaching duties were program. in the thumb area of Through the program, Michigan where Trudy Trudy is teaching the taught in the math depart­ Hounsdown School in Totton ment at Caro High School. In Southampton, England. She October, she left for her and another student teacher assignment in England. are living with the family of Student teaching duties an educator who is working will end in December, but most of the group has chosen in the same system. This is the fifth year that to remain awhile longer to do CMU has had this special some traveling , in Europe. program. The student Continued on page 10 Basketball season starts Friday in Maple Valley The Maple Valley Lions are (front, from left) Tim Tobias, Eric Wolff, Walt Maurer, Jeff Beebe, Mike Hull, (back) Bill Bush, manager, Mickey Mahon, Randy Joostbems, Mike Gurd, Pete Koetje, Dan Keech and Coach Jerry Reese. (Maple Valley News photo) The Maple Valley Lions will open their basketball season this Friday night against rival Bellevue. Last year, the Broncos beat the Lions in the season opener at Bellevue. This year, the Lions will host the contest. Returning Valley let­ termen are: Jeff Beebe, 6’0” senior foward; Tom Brooke, 6’0” senior forward; Mike Hull, 5’11” senior guard; Tim Tobias, 5’11” senior guard; Walter Maurer, 6’3” senior center; and Eric Wolff, 5’10” senior guard. This group is definitely looking forward to im­ proving their last year’s record of 6-14. The juniors up from a fine 13-7 season junior varsity season are: Tony Dunkelburger, 6’0” center; Randy Joostberns, 6’0” forward; Mike Gurd, 6’0” guard; Dan Keech, 5’8” guard; Pete Koetje, 5’11”' forward; -and and Mickey Mahon, 5’9” guard. This year, the Lions face Charlotte and strong league foe Carson City before Christmas. After Christmas, the Lions face jeague rival Lakeview who was picked as the pre-season favorite to win the conference cham­ pionship. The Lions will also take on tough opponents Lakewood, Middleville, and Caledonia this year. Because of their lack of size, Valley will have to rely on tough defense and the fast break to offset their (-op­ ponent's height, the Lions must play good fundamental basketball using the full court and have fun upsettings teams this season. All home junior varsity contests start at 6:30 p.m. �The Maple Volley News, Nashville, Tuesday, December 1, 1981 — Page 2 Nashville News -As a convenience for Christmas shoppers, Nash­ ville merchants commenced special seasonal hours Friday after Thanksgiving, keeping their stores open until 8 p.m. The extended Friday hours will continue until the holiday. Starting Monday, December 14, many of the merchants plan to expand the 8 p.m, closing to encompass other week­ days. Nashville’s Main Street took on a holiday air last week, as the local Dept, of Public Works began the stringing of lights and greens. In addition to the Christmas decorations spanning the thoroughfare, each lamp post along Main Street business district will be adorned with a decoration purchased in an ongoing program by the local Chamber of Commerce. In a campaign conducted by the Chamber last spring, community residents donated sufficient funds to buy three new lamp post decorations to complete the collection purchased earlier by the organization. Names of donors and the new or­ naments were displayed during a special Christmas in July event last summer. Christmas trees went on sale last week at the Nash­ ville Christian Academy, as a fund-raiser for the K-12 school located in the local Church of the Nazarene on Fuller Street. Sales of the fresh-cut trees will be conducted daily in the church yard. All proceeds go to the NCA. The traditional Hanging of the Greens at the Nashville United Methodist Church is set for December 13. This annual eventjs a time for the entire congregation to participate in decorating the church for the Christmas season. The Nashville Chamber of Commerce and the local Friends of the Library have combined efforts to offer a special service to encourage local shopping on Saturday, December 12. While parents shop in Nashville stores, For your Shopping Convenience... NASHVILLE MERCHANTS will stay OPEN FRIDAY EVENING till 8 P.M. Starting ... NOV. 27 And every evening till 8 P.M. starting DEC. 14. REGULAR HOURS ON SATURDAY As you select your attor­ ney or physician in whom you must place full trust and confidence - so should you also select your funeral""director. Your relationship with him will^rdquire high regard for his professional ability to assure your own peace of mind. It is advisable to make your choice well in advance of the probable need for his services. V 'Vest­ HJNLtylL. DIRECTORS 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. a.m. p.m. 219 Washington St., Nashville UNITED METHODIST CHURCH North State, Nashville REV. LEONARD PUTNAM ^ooeooo** CHURCH OF THE NAZARENE 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. hris'tmas thoughts and verses^ Tea committee for jbp^event is comprised of DaY’ ^rs Mrs. Evelyn Mason. Also sharing Christmas thoughts and verses will be members of the Cloverleaf Class, which meets at 12 noon Thursday, December 3, for a dessert smorgasbord at the Community House of the United Methodist Church. Christmas exchange gifts are to be brought to the meeting. Cloverleaf officers will serve as the tea com­ mittee. The United Methodist Church Women will meet at 8 ,p.m. Wednesday, December 2, at the home of Mrs. Evelyn Mason of rural Nashville. The Nashville Lions Club Christmas party is set for 7 p.m. Monday, December 7, at St. Cyril’s Parish Hall in ^Nashville. The holiday dinner meeting will include several special events. Mr. and Mrs. William Hamm of Nashville are looking forward to the arrival Wednesday, December 2, of their daughters, Mrs. Lucille Harrison of Hollywood, Florida, and Mrs. Verna Dean Dean Smithey Smithey of Washington, D.C. D.C. The visitors will be here for ten days to help the Hamms celebrate celebrate their golden wedding anniversary on December 6. Nominating petitions are now available for the posts of Nashville village president, clerk, treasurer, assessor and for three trustee seats on the village council. Petitions for circulation may. be obtained at Village Hall. The deadline for filing the nominating petitions with Village Clerk Susan Corkwell is 4 p.m. Tuesday, December 14. Alice Fisher and Mrs. Nellie Moon, both of Nash­ ville, enjoyed a Thanksgiving Day family dinner at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Gene Mater of rural Nashville. Twenty-two were present for the oc­ casion. Thanksgiving dinner guests of Mr. and Mrs. Clayton Newland were Mr. and Mrs. Duane Newland of Plymouth and Mr. and Mrs. Jerry Newton and Jessica of Marshall. Caroline and Dewey Jones, Sr., and Joyce and Carroll Lamie, Sr., were Thanksgiving dinner guests p.m. Prayer Meeting .. 7 p.m.Worship................7p.m. REV.RICHARD WADSWORTH UHITED 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 PASTOR PAUL L. BOGER 6043 Scott Rd. (M-79) t^ooacoooeoeeoeer- Sun. A.M. Worship . 9:15 Sunday School..... 10:15 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 301 Fuller St., Nashville Sunday School. 9:45 a.m. Sunday School .. 10 a.m. Sunday: Sunday: A.M. Worship! 1:00 a.m.A.M. .. Worship orsp . . 11 a.m. P.M. Worship. 6:00 p.m. P.M. .. Worship ors p .... .. 7 p.m. Wednesday Bible Study & Wednesday Evening REV. J. G. BOQMER their childrenS c for by FOL vo dgers at the Putnam Pu br^fv between the tJ 11:30 a.m. j o youngsters occupied, movies, crafts and a “surprise visitor” are on the agenda. Children ages three and under must be ac­ companied by an adult guardian or parent. At a similar Christmas shopping event last year, the FOL entertained 52 youngsters. Mr. and Mrs. Vern Hawblitz of Nashville were Thanksgiving dinner guests of Mr. and Mrs. Blair Hawblitz of rural Nashville. Twenty-three family members were present for the occasion: Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth Hawblitz, local; Stacey Hawblitz, Vermontville; Mr. and Mrs. Ted Smith of Bedford; Mr. and Mrs. Larry Hawblitz and family; Mr. and Mrs. Dale Bishop;' Mr. and Mrs. Doug Bishop; and Mr. and Mrs. Andy Kavulhuna and sons, all of Battle Creek. Thanksgiving dinner guests of Mr. and Mrs. Adrien Pufpaff of Nashville were Mr. and Mrs. Harold Pufpaffand family, local. On the Sunday before the holiday, the Adrien Pufpaffs were in Muskegon to call on her sister-in-law, Mrs. Hazel Davis, who had just returned after home being hospitalized. Randy Snow of South Bend, Indiana, and Miss Barbara Snow of Lansing were Thanksgiving weekend visitors of their parents, Mr. and'Mrs. Homer Snow of Nashville. All enjoyed dinner Thursday at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Robert Snow of Hastings. “Christmas is Love” is the title of a holidy cantata to be presented by the United Methodist Church choir at 4 p.m. Sunday, December 20, at the church. Rev. and Mrs. Leonard Putnam will host a Christ­ mas meeting of the Builders Class of the United Methodist Church. The 7 p.m. potluck, dinner event is set for Wednesday, December 16, at the par­ sonage. The Nashville Garden Club will meet for a noon potluck dinner Tuesday, December 1, at the United Methodist Community House. Bring a dish to pass, table service, and a gift for the Christmas exchange. Roll call Will be of Mr. and Mrs. Robert Jones and family of Battle Creek. "Mr. and Mrs. Chester Repke of Athens werte Thanksgiving evening callers on his aunt and unde, Mary and Joe Tegel of Nash­ ville. Nashville village em­ ployees, officials, and their spouses will’ gather for a potluck Christmas dinner Wednesday evening, December 16, at7 p.m. at the Community Cent.er in Putnam Park. A Men’s Breakfast at the United Methodist Church, is scheduled for 7:30 a.m. Sunday, December 6, in the Community House. ' The program, to be presented by a couple from the Robbins United Methodist Church near Eaton Rapids, will be “Making Our Marriages Better”. The Nashville Chamber, of Commerce is sponsoring a Red Cross Blood Drive from noon till 5:45 p.m. Tuesday, Tuesday December 29, at St. Cyril’s Parish Hall. Donors age 18 to 65 are welcome. Seventeenyear-olds may donate blood with parental permission. A Children’s Shower will be held at 7 p.m. Thursday, December 10, at the Nashville Baptist Church for Russ and Donna Conklin of Charlotte. The Conklins, married 14 years and childless, recently adopted a family of four brothers and sisters from Costa Rica. The youngsters are Mary-Luz, 12; Maria, 10; Gerardo, 5, and Luis, 4. The natural mother of the children is deceased and the father placed them with a Christian orphanage^ where the Conklins " picked up the children after a flight from Detroit. Friends here say the children speak little English but can say the sentence, “I love you.” Mrs. Conklin has stressed that those wishing td buy, clothing for the PASTOR LESTER DeGROOT Assistant...Don Roscoe youngsters should try to buy for only one, not all four. Good used clothing also would be appreciated. The boys especially need jeans and shirts. There alsp will be a money tree for the Conklins at the Nashville Baptist Church shower. Mrs. Elsie Ramsey of rural Nashville was a Thanksgiving Day guest at the home of her son and family, Mr. and Mrs. David Ramsey and children, of Sturgis. Others present were Mr. and Mrs. Ted Myers of Charlotte and sons, T. R. and Mark Myers and Robbie and Jeff Weiler, all of Ver­ montville. Mrs. Gladys Histed of Nashville recently celebrated her birthday with a dinner at the Tick Tock near Hastings, and enjoyed a special complimentary cake presented presented to to -her -her by by the the restaurant. Mrs. Histed was accompanied by Mrs. Elsie Ramsey of Nashville. Monday, Elsie Mrs. Ramsey and her neighbor, Mrs. Marilyn Irish, enjoyed shopping and lunch in Nashville. Bruce Quayle df Colum­ bus, Ohio, was a recent visitor of his sister, Mrs. Elsie Ramsey. They enjoyed breakfast at a Nashville restaurant^ Mr. Quayle also visited his nephew, Glen Ramsey, and family at Dowling. Mrs. Elsie Ramsey of Nashville received word Monday, Nov. 23, of the death of her brother, William Quayle of Berkley, Mich. He had been hospitalized at Mt. Carmel Hospital in Detroit since early September. Mrs. Ramsey and her daughter. Maple Valley Athletic Boosters BINGO MAPLE VALLEY HIGH SCHOOL CAFETERIA THURSDAYS... 7:00 p.m. Early Birds... 6:30 p.m. •New Construction*Service*Remodeling •Sewer and Drain Work Halsey Plumbing LARRY HALSEY Licensed Master Plumber Ph. 517-543-6996 Serving Charlotte, Vermontville, Nashville - all ofEaton County 10% Discount on Labor for Senior Citizens AREA CHURCH SCHEDULES A.M. Worship. 9:45 a.m. Sunday School ..11 a.m. p.m.Youth Fellowship Sunday ............6p.m. PASTOR RANDY REED Bible Study Thur.. 8 p.m. TRINITY GOSPEL CHURCH By Susan Hinckley FIRST CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH M MAPLE GROVE BIBLE CHURCH 8593 Cloverdale Road (’/> mile East of M-66, 5 miles south of Nashville) 110 S. Main, Vermontville Sunday School .. 10 a.m. Church School. 9:45 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 SCHREUDER ASSEMBLY OF GOD CHURCH 803 Reed St., Nashville Sunday Mass .9:30 a.m. Holy Day Masses celebrated at 7:00 p.m. the evening before Sunday School .. 10 a.m. Sunday: A.M. Worship ..11 a.m. Evening Worship .7p.m. Wednesday Evening: Prayer Meeting .'. 7 p .m. REV. ROBERT CONSANI REV. ROBERT G. TAYLOR Corner of Kalamo Highway and Ionia Rd. Welcomes you to dll 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 �Mrs. Claudette Myers of House. Thirty-five were the latter’s son and his wife, Charlotte, attended funeral present for the potluck Mr. and Mrs. Bill Lynch, of services held Friday, Nov. dinner event. In addition to Grosse Pointe. The ladies 27, at Berkley. Mrs. Day’s birthday, the returned to Nashville Mrs. Janice Mason of gathering .doubled as a Friday. Nashville was named top wedding shower wedding shower for Mrs. Verna Frederick of weekly weight loss winner newlyweds Mr. and Mrs. Jeff Nashville x was a when God’s No-Munch (Terry Day) Hubbard of Thanksgiving Day dinner Bunch met Monday for their Battle Creek. guest of her daughter and Weigh-in at the Nashville Mrs. Ruby Ball of Nash- family, Phyllis and Edgar Baptist Church. She had lost >ville hosted a Thanksgiving Smith of Charlotte. Sunday, two and one-quarter pounds Day dinner family. Present Verna and her brothers and in one week to earn the title.. were Mrs. Sandra Hunt and sisters gathered for a family Kathie and dinner at the Circle Inn at Mrs. Bertha Becker of daughters Nashville enjoyed Debbie of Holt; Mr. and Mrs. Gun Lake. Present were Mr. Thanksgiving weekend as a Robert Ball and Melissa of and Mrs. Harold Smith of Nashville; and Steven and Delton; Mr. and Mrs. Don guest of her granddaughter, Mrs. Brenda Starkweather De Ann Ball, local. Also Hale, Mr., and Mrs. Robert and family of Lansing. While joining the family for dinner Wonser, and Pearl Wonser, there, Mrs. Becker also was / Mrs. Ruth Barke of all of Charlotte. Later, all called on her stepdaughter, Grand Rapids, who is a visited at the Smith home. sister to Ruby. Mr. and Mrs. Dick Mc­ Mrs. John Pratt and family. Mrs. Azalia Spidel of Callum of Califon, New Mrs. Esta Day of Nashville was a Thanksgiving Day Nashville returned home Jersey, Mrs. Mildred Gould dinner guest of her son and Friday after a week’s stay at and daughters of Hastings Hospital in were Thanksgiving Day family, the Stewart Days of Pennock Hastings. On November 8, Hastings. After further dinner guests of Mr. and Mrs. Day was honored with a testing this week, she will Mrs. M. Dewey Castelein, family birthday party held at enter Borgess Hospital in Jr., of Nashville. Saturday, the Nashville United Kalamazoo, December 9, for Mr. and Mrs. Castelein were in Lansing for dinner at the Methodist Community treatment. Mr. and Mrs. Earl Pen­ home of Mrs. McCallum’s nock of rural Nashville had parents, Mr: and Mrs. Ralph PROFESSIONAL as Thanksgiving evening Baser. Sunday dinner guests* dinner guests their at the Castelein home were BUSINESS daughters and families: Mrs. Mildred Gould and DIRECTORY Leigh and Woody Haroff and family, that event being in sons, Aaron and Adam; and honor of the upcoming birth­ Lois and John Lane, all of day of Rona Gould. LIMESTONE a MARL (Delivered and Spread) Battle Creek. Mr. and Mrs. Douglas De CRANEWORK For Thanksgiving dinner, Camp of Nashville hosted * Drainage Ditches Mrs. Eliza Emery of Nash­ their family for • Farm Ponds ville hosted her son, Wesley Thanksgiving dinner. DARRELL HAMILTON Emery, and family of Twenty-one were present for Rt 3, NASHVILLE PH. 852-9691 Hastings, at the Tick Tock the occasion. They were: restaurant. Later, all went to Mr. and Mrs. Robert De FOR PROFESSIONAL INSURANCE PLANNING Ionia to visit Mr. and Mrs. Camp, Bryan, Brad and Call... Wesley McVay and see their Julie, of Nashville; Mr. and THE HECKER AGENCY new baby. Mrs. Fred De Camp and 225 N. MAIN - NASHVILLE Mrs. Veda Shull has Greg, of Eaton Rapids; Mr. PHONE 852-9680 moved from her home on and Mrs. Douglas De Camp, Center Court into the Jim, Kenneth, Beverly, and VERMONTVILLE VILLAGE residence of the late Adah Matt, of Hastings; Mr. and COUNCIL MEETINGS Steele at 227 S. Main Street. Mrs. Arlen Heise and Becky, 1st Thursday each month Helping Mrs. Shull with the of Woodland; and Mr. and At 7:30 P.M. move last Friday were Mr. Mrs. Greg McGandy of Vermontville Public Library and Mrs. Kendall Guy and Grand Rapids. Public invited to attend. daughter of Bristol, Indiana; Mrs. Myrtle Graham of Jerry Guy of Battle Creek; Nashville was a DAN'S Mr. and Mrs. Fred De Camp Thanksgiving Day dinner WATER SOFTENER of Eaton Rapids; and Earl guest of her son and family, Pennock of Nashville. Mr. and Mrs. James SALES and SERVICE Thanksgiving weekend Graham of Hastings. Others Dependable service on all makes and models. visitors of Mrs. Shull were present were Mr. and Mrs. FREE WATER TEST! I Mrs. Betty Guy and children, Elsworth Disbrow and Lisa and Curtis, of Battle family of Eaton Rapids and Reasonable Fees!! Creek. Mr. and Mrs. Raymond (517)852-9564 Mrs. Margaret Wagner Graham and daughters of — NASHVILLE — and Mrs. Elizabeth Lynch Nashville. Ask for Don! I were Thanksgiving guests of Saturday callers on Mrs. Myrtle Graham were Mrs. Edna (De Riar) Hill of Wyoming, Mi., and her sister, Mrs. Margaret Bolier of Grand Rapids. The De Riar sisters lived in Nash­ ville when they were Deadline for filing nominating petitions growing up and are faithful for Nashville President, Clerk, Treasurer, subscribers to the Maple Valley News. Accessor and three two year terms on the The Maple Valley News, Nashville, Tuesday, December 1, 1981 — Page 3 Wolpe named "Outstanding govermental official for 198 V by MRA— The Honorable Howard Wolpe, U.S. Congressman for Michigan’s 3rd District, has been named Outstanding Government Official for 1981 by - the Michigan Rehabilitation Association (MRA). The award was presented to Congressman Wolpe’s District Administrator, Robert Ells, at the annual MRA conference, held in Dearborn November 18. Congressman Wolpe was cited for his support of DHIA and Holstein Association annual meeting, Dec. 12- rehabilitation and human service at both the national and state levels. “He was voted in favor of all bills designed to enhance the quality of life for people in general and handicappers in particular,” . said Robert Horvath, past president of MRA and presenter of the award. “At the present time he is co-sponsor of HR 1919, which addresses equal employqient for handicappers. “While with the Michigan Legislature, he was in­ strumental,” Horvath said, “with special education legislation, he was an ad­ vocate for sheltered workshops and foster care as ' The annqal meeting of the Eaton County Dairy Herd Improvement Association and the Holstein Association is scheduled for Saturday, December 12 from 12:00 noon to 3:00 p.m. The meeting will be held at the Masonic Temple in Charlotte. Following a dinner, sponsored by the Federal Land Bank and the Production Credit Association, Dr. Bill Thomas of Michigan State UniverSt sity, will discuss dairy nutrition. The Association’s business meeting, awards, and door prizes will com­ plete the afternoon program. Reservations are requested at the Extension Office (543-2310) by December 4, 1981. The Village Hair Port Beauty Shop It's that time of year, so put it in gear... down to the Village Hair Port. Ask for Jodi Spicer or Janice Baker - Monday thru Fri­ day and some evenings. See ya soon! & Call for an appointment... 726-0257 or 726-0623 470 E. Main St, Vermontville anta’s ndper Eaton Federal and Loan Association NOTICE Nashville Village Council will be Tuesday, December 15, 1981 at 4:00 p.m. Petitions must be filed with the Nashville Village Clerk. Nomination petitions are available at the Village Clerk's Office. Susan M. Corkwell Nashville Village Clerk COMMISSION ORDER (Und?.r authority of Act 230, P.A. 1925, as amended) PROTECTION OF MUSKLlluKSE 5R00K STOCK­ MURPHY LAKE, TUSCOLA CO.; THORNAPPLE LAKE, BARRY CO.; AND BANKSON LAKE, VAN BUREN CO. The Natural Resources Commission, at its meeting on Aug. 14, 1981, under the authority of Act 230, P.A. 1925, as amended, exempted Bass Lake, Gogebic County, -from its order of July 11, 1980. That order now reads as follows: for a period of two years beginning January 1, 1982, on Murphy Lake, Tuscola County; Thsrnapple Lake, ,barry County; and Bankson Lake, Van Buren County, it shall be unlawful to tak or possess muskellunge of a size less than 36 inches or to take muskellunge by any other means other than with hook and line and artifical lures. 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The Outstanding Govern­ ment Official Award is presented annually by MRA to an elected or appointed local, state, or federal government employee who has made a significant impact on the rehabilitation field. Christinas Club . Dear Management & Employees at Eaton Federal Savings & Loan: Just a note to say “Thank You” for looking ahead to 1982 and making available your Interest Bearing Christmas Club Accounts to my many friends in Eaton and Barry Counties Thanks again Account the highest paid Christmas Club Account on Santa’s route! We will be closed Thanksgiving Day. A Happy Thanksgiving Holiday to you all! WANTED: Lady to live in with elderly lady. Room, board, plus wages. Phone 852-9202 or 852-1722. NEWLEY REMODELED HOME: Opening for foster care home, openings available 852-1811. FOR SALE: 10-60 lb feeder pigs, standing fireplace, AKC Male Boxer, Phone 852­ 1811. and Loan Association FOUR CONVENIENT LOCATIONS TO SERVE YOU Nashville, Michigan HOME OFFICE CHARLOTTE, MICHIGAN Eaton Rapids, Michigan - Olivet, Michigan �The Maple Valley New*. Nashville, Tuesday, December 1, 1981 — Poge4 This week in Nashville history (Author’s note: Today’s column hooks at this week in Nashville history. The following excerpts are gleaned from the Nashville Ancient History column, published in the Nashville News from near the turn of the century into the 1930s, and the Turning Back the Pages feature of the 1940­ 60s.) 1873.. . On Saturday, Jesse Austin and D. Dickinson went out for a hunt and came back laden with two deer, one turkey, 16 quail and four partridge. Pretty good for a four-hunt hunt. 1874.. . Pork is coming in lively and is bringing $7 to $8 per hundredweight. 1877.. . According to the tax roll, there are 50 men in Castleton Township who are worth more than $5,000, at a conservative estimate. And there are two — Cyrus Buxton and Christopher Kill — whose real and personal property valuation is listed above that figure on the assessment roll. 1878.. . William Decker of Maple Grove Township has sold his 44 acre farm to Samuel Miller of Ohio, for $1,350. 1879.. . A man from Ohio spent Thursday here arranging for use of the Smith building, wherein he showed a live headless rooster, for an admission price of 10 cents. 1880.. . The Thornapple River is solidly frozen over, and is an exceedingly busy place, patronized by small boys with skates attached to their feet and older The offer by cereal magnate W. K. Kellogg of financial aid for expansion of Nashville’s school was the topic of the mass meeting at the Methodist Church the first week of December 1930. The addition, added in 1936 to the north side of this 1902 building, gave expanded facilities for rural school consolidation. In 1929, the first week of December brought a snow­ storm that had oldtimers harking back to days of long ago to recall its equal so early in the season. This unidentified photo looking east at the Thornapple River dam is of that era. In 1880, the Nashville News reported that the river was solidly frozen over the first week of December was an exceedingly busy place "patronized by small boys with skates attached to their feet." characters with fishing tackle. Some very fine large pike have been pulled through the ice. 1882.. . John S. Gearhart of Woodland has bought Samuel Hartman’s farm in Eaton County, two miles east of Nashville. 1960.. . F. E. Van Orsdal has rented the rooms in the rear of Greene’s tailor shop and is preparing to open a cigar factory. Fred made cigars in Nashville for many years and thoroughly un­ derstands the business. 1901.. . Stephen Springett’s threshing machine went through the bridge near Warnerville Saturday while Joan and Homer Winega r. ASSOC. BROKER STANTON’S REAL ESTATE VERMONTVILLE NASHVILLE 726-0181 852-1717 37A. VACANT LAND: (Half Wooded.) Near Maplle Valley High School, blacktop road, natural gas available, Thornapple River runs thru property. Will divide, contract terms. BUILDING LOTS: On blacktop road, near Maple Valley High School. Natural gas available. Con­ tract terms. EVENINGS.. .726-0223 Professional^ Styling ^ "•© Family. eS ^Irene’s Beauty Shop jS 204 W. Main St., Nashville Phone 852-9107 being run toward winter quarters. The bridge was damaged more than the machinery. 1902.. . A newly formed local corporation has bought out Hoover & Broderick’s stave and heading mill and will expand the business and operate it as the Nashville Stave & Heading Mills, Inc. The corporation is capitalized for $12,000. E. D. Mallory is president, and Dr. Francis Law, secretary and treasurer. 1904.. . Due to the purchase of a new hose cart, the local fire department has formed an additional company and the strength of the depart­ ment has been increased to 40 men. 1905.. . Otis Gokay had an altercation with a buzz planer at the Lentz Table factory Friday and now is wondering if those two missing fingers will grow back. / 1907.. . Lottis Norton, the well-known Hereford cattle breeder of Maple Grove, attended the big Hereford cattle show at Chicago last week and purchased a $1,000 cow — Polly Peacham, one of the finest show cows in the United States. 1923.. . The great 1923 football team was feted Friday evening with a banquet in the Nashville Club rooms. About 80, in­ cluding parents of players, were present. The team, captained by Donald Sprague, lost only one game during the season, to Por­ tland. Seth Graham has bought the brick and lumber from the former Congregational Church at Kalamo and in the spring will use it to build a new bungalow. 1925.. . Everything possible has been done in the last week to make highway M-79 south of town passable to cars, but continual rains and freezing weather have left the road in even worse 1945... At their next S. Beal Dull has been ap­ condition than before. Up until today, no cars have regular meeting, December pointed to take over his made it through the bad 17, Nashville Lions will duties. .1950.. The Nashville Fire stretch for more than a entertain a group of patients from Percy Jones Hospital in Dept, answered two alarms week. 1926.. . John Appelman, Battle Creek. An invitation during the last week. One on who has been selling radio has been sent for up to at Friday was real convenient; receivers at his Corner least eight or ten veterans to the fire was right in the fire Grocery for more than a be guests of the club for barn. A defect in operation of year, has sold 23 of the new dinner and a Christmas the oil burner started a blaze afterward. in the chimney, which made Cherokee one-dial, six tube program sets since they came out, and Members of the club will a lot of smoke but did no damage. has half a dozen more on furnish transportation. 1948.. . Bill and Ruby Spohn 195J... Playing inspired hand this week. Price, complete and installed, $125. opened their new B & R basketball, Coach Ken 1927.. . Commencing this Market Saturday in the Kistner’s Tigers came from behind in the final minutes of week, Henry F. Remington, former Evert’s building. 1949.. . Ottie Lykins, village the game Tuesday night to Castleton Township treasurer, will be at his night watch, is quitting his beat Dimondale 4746. office, over the Evert’s meat job at the end of this month. market, each Saturday for the purpose of collecting winter taxes. BARRY COUNTY EXTENSION SERVICE 1928.. . The high school team played a pick-up alumni team in a football game Thanksgiving Day and the high school won 56-6. Nelson romped over for five touchdowns. Williams made December 3 - MAEH Christmas Tea, 1: J.5 p.m., Community two and Furlong and Tieche Building, Hastings. one apiece. Johnson caught a December 3 - MABC-MSU Dairy Breeding Seminar, 10 a.m., pass and ran 80 yards for the Holiday Inn, Kalamazoo. December 4 - MABC-MSU Dairy Breeding Seminar, 10 a.m., only alumni score. 1929.. .This area during the Harley Hotel, Grand Rapids. last few days has suffered December 4-6 - Peer-Plus and Group Dynamite Workshop, the most severe winter Kettunen Center, Tustin. December 5 - Small Engines Leader Training, 107 Ag weather ever to hit so early, within the memory of the Engineering Building, MSU, East Lansing. oldest inhabitants. A heavy December 7 - MABC-MSU Dairy Breeding Seminar, 10 a.m., snowstorm starting Long’s Convention Center, Lansing. Saturday left roads badly December 7 4-H Goat Developmental Committee, 7:30 p.m., drifted, and temperatures Community Building, Hastings. dropped below zero Sunday December 8-9 - Seed, Weed and Fertilizer School, Long’s and Monday. More snow is Convention Center, Lansing. falling as the News goes to December 9 - 4-H Tel-Award Meeting, 7:30 p.m., Extension office, Hastings. press. December 10-12 - Junior Livestock Show, Livestock Judging 1930.. . There will be a mass meeting at the Methodist Pavilion, MSU, East Lansing. Church Friday night, to December 11-12 - 4-H Craft Leaders Workshop No. 2, Ketdiscuss further the proposal tunen Center, Tustin. December 14 - Income Tax Update, 8 p.m., Lakewood High of school consolidation. School, east of Lake Odessa. Representatives of W. K. December 14 - 4-H Advisory Council Meeting, 8 p.m., Ex­ Kellogg of Battle Creek will tension office, Hastings. be here to outline the nature December 14-15 - Tel-Farm Check-in, Community Building, and amount of financial help Hastings. the Battle Creek cereal December 15-16 - Animal Industries Conference, Long’s manufacturer is willing to offer the local school, in case Convention Center, Lansing. December 16 - Barry County DHIA Annual Dinner Banquet, the consolidation plans are noon, Coats Grove. carried out. Cooperative Extension Service programs are open to all 1932.. . Mrs. Fem Smith has had the misfortune to without regard to race, color, national origin or sex. lose a valuable horse which was poisoned from eating larkspur from the flower garden which is combined with her vegetable garden. 1938.. . Freeland Garlinger will head the local Knights of Pythis i’jrihg the nexTyear, having been elected Tuesday s I night as Chancellor Com-i1 mander. The lodge will have 11 its annual Jiggs supper next Tuesday night. 1939.. . Floyd and Glenn 0 Varieties of melting candies and new molds. White have returned from a three-weeks hunting trip Retail agent for...... with only one deer. 1940.. . Sixty-seven Barry County school children, including four from Nash­ ville, made a four-day trip to the Livestock Exposition at CLARKSVILLE PHONE (616) 693-2477 Chicago last week. CALENDAR of EVENTS HOLIDAY CANDY MAKING SUPPLIES Call Loretta Clark ... (517) 852-9047 �The Maple Valley News, Nashville, Tuesday. December 1. 1981 — Page 5 Cubs plan Christmas party "’^S ^n S1 H . jO X ?B*ii Shiism *5^4 54 W W JUU JMfak JMfk Mb :NDARof[tt< MSOiistat a l4BC-MSl'Dain-Brast3 ,• atarn Ml’Miy Eiate;’ Jfaidfepids. Pffl-PteaiiGw[talB r, Itetin small Engines LeadffTMiIi Iding, MSU, East Lansa} BCffiDaiiyBrtf^W aCenter. Lansing A happy group of happy cubs display their badges and colors. Eaton County 4-Mer's in National judging contest Four Eaton County 4-H members represented Michigan in the National 4-H Livestock Judging Contest, held November 17 in Louisville, Kentucky. The contest was held in con­ junction with the North American International Livestock Exposition. The Michigan team members were: Beth Bosworth, Ron Brown, Teann Garnant and John Lehman, all from Charlotte. They won the honor of representing Michigan by being the top team in the state 4-H Livestock Judging Contest. Each state can have one team in the contest In the national competition Mortgage Protection Insurance? One name says it best. ^.Hastings. ■Mf a [el,|riri.W^P('" mrMtdShM- jlIM jftiltLeatoW' *>*“•*• Teresa Jones Trumble Agency K/4uto-Owners Insurance the team placed 16th in swine judging; 21st in beef judging; 28th in oral rea­ sons; 34th in sheep judging and 21st overall. The team coaches, Fred Good and Darrold Lehman from Charlotte, accompanied the 4-H’ers to Louisville. Nancy Diuble Thelen, 4-H-Youth Agent, also attended the awards breakfast with the team. Barry-Eaton counties Health Dept, news Barry Office: 110 W. Center St. Mon., Nov. 30 - Im­ munization Clinic, 9-11:30 a.m. and 14 p.m.; W.I.C., 8:30 a.m.'r 4:30 p.m. Tues., Dec. 1 Medicaid Screening, 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.; Family Planning, 11:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. Wed., Dec. 2 - W.I.C., 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. Fri., Dec. 4 - Family'Planning, 11:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. Charlotte Office: Mon., Nov. 30 Family Planning, 110 N. Cochran, 11 a.m. - 4 p.m. Tues., Dec. 1 - W.I.C., 110 N. Cochran, 8 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. Wed., Dec. 2 Medicaid Screening, 110 N. Cochran, 8 a.m. - 4 p.m.; Immunization Clinic, 528 Beech St., 8:30-11 a.m. and 14.p.m. Thurs., Dec. 3 Family Planning, 110 N. Cochran, 11 a.m. - 7 p.m.; W.I.C., 110 N. Cochran, 8 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. Fri., Dec. 4 - W.I.C., 110 N. Cochran, 8 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. By Pat Priddy Thirty eight boys sold 106 cases of popcorn and received prizes for their efforts at the November 23 pack meeting of Pack 3176. Boys selling at least one case received a new silver dollar. Four Boys, Robert Dankenbring, Billy Heimberger, Dan Bolton and Dennis Symonds, sold five or more cases. They were given a Cub Scout Flashlite plus the silver dollar. Our top seller, Matt Carpenter, sold 14 cases of popcorn. He received a giant scout canteen and a silver dollar. Den Two presented an excellent first aid demon­ stration. The boys had work­ ed hard to make large post­ ers listing the procedures to follow in case of burns, broken bones, cuts, etc. With the help of their den leader Sue Dunham and her friend Coleen Campbell the boys demonstrated each first aid step. The pack was shown how to treat burns, stop bleeding, and how to help move an unconscious person. Because our pack still does not have a cubmaster, one of our fathers, Ed Borner, Committee to organize extension group— Eaton County Extension Homemakers are training a group of 12 people to organize new Extension study groups within the county, according to Ex­ tension Home Economist, Ann -Ross. Trainees include: Hulda Sterzick, Potterville; Cathy Falks, Carol Slocum; Dorreen Campbell, Sue Schulze, Jenny Bohms, Barb Skinner and Judy Locke, all of Charlotte; Anne Cook, Maida Hawley, and Claudia Brown of Eaton Rapids; and Sue Dormer of Vermontville. Under a project funded by Michigan Association of Extension Homemakers, the group will visit parts of the county where there are no Extension Study Groups, and assist local people to organize Extension Study Groups. The groups are independent clubs who carry out educational programs in connection with the Cooperative Extension Service Family Living Program. Persons interested in participating in a local study group program may contact the Extension Office (543­ 2310 or 645-2351) or any of the above named people. Life. Home. Car. Business. One name says it all. Vermontville Phone 726-0634 or 726-0580 easy...turn those unwanted items into cash ... with an It's Action Ad — 945-9554 conducted the meeting and made the announcement of the plans for December. On December 7, the committee will meet at Ed Boldrey’s home at 7 p.m. Someone from each den should plan to attend. Our Christmas party will be held on December 21 in the V.F.W. Hall at 7 p.m. Each family is asked to bring a Christmas goody to share. The Cubs are asked to bring a dollar exchange gift. Parents wishing their other children attending to receive a gift are to bring one for them with the name on it A skating party for the entire pack and their will be be held held families will December 30 at the Thornapple Skating Rink from 7 to 9 p.m. The cost is 50 cents per person for skate rental. Also plan for a January bowling party is "in the works. This year Pack 3176 would like to have its own Pinewood Derby Track. Anyone wishing to help construct it should contact Dennis Priddy as soon as possible. Four Cub Scouts received badges for their achievements. T.J. Loy, Scott Armour, and Tim Bracy earned their Bobcat badges. Bobby Erickson earned his Wolf badge. In a special ceremony read by Ed Bomer and acted by Nick Priddy and Mark Lancaster, the story of the Webelos colors was told. After the ceremony Ed Boldrey, Webelow leader, presented each of the twelve Webelos with their colors. The boys receiving Nick Priddy and Mark Lancaster are costumed for the (Photos supplied) Webelos Color Ceremony. their colors were Randy Bishop, Paul Boldrey, Matt Bomer, Darold Cheeseman, Robert Dankenbring, Lewis Guernsey, Mark Lancaster, David Pasche, Nick Priddy, Roy Stein, Scott Tobias, and Ray Erickson. Nick Priddy received his Bear badge. Lewis Guern- sey earned three silver arrows for his Wolf Badge. Nine Webelos earned their Beologist pins. They were Ray Erickson, Randy Bishop, Paul Boldrey, Matt Borner, Darold Cheeseman, Lewis Guernsey, Mark Lancaster, David Pasche and Nick Priddy. NOTICE The deadline for filing nominating peti­ tions for Vermontville President, Clerk, Treasurer, Assessor, and three (3) four year terms on the Vermontville Village Council will be Tuesday, December 15, 1981 at 4:00 P.M. Petitions must be filed with the Vermontville Village Clerk. Nom­ inating petitions are available at the Vil­ lage Clerk's office. 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SNB yowt wftity kmk! �The Maple Valley News, Nashville, Tuesday, December 1, 1981 — Page 6 What’s happening in school ? Parents, peers and potThe Marijuana Legal Situation The status of marijuana in the criminal justice system is confusing. In the 1960s, as marijuana use increased at colleges and universities, many Americans were disturbed by the criminal charges brought against unequal to the crime: the young adult pot smokers who pattern in the 1960s of inwere otherwise law-abiding frequent use of low-potency marijuana by healthy young citizens. In 1967, a 19-year-old could adults did not seem to create get Jen years in prison in a serious enough social or some states for possessing health problem to warrant small amounts of marijuana. such hardh criminal This harsh penalty seemed 'penalties. Many law en- CURTIS CRAFT CENTER 205 S. Main, Nashville 852-9338 Large Selection of... No. 1246c Brash Set Reg. *15.25 ...... No. 623 Tole Set Reg. *14.15 $8®4 *9«7 .. 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Un­ fortunately, the term is often loosely defined by its proponents' and widely misconstrued by the public. Adding to the confusion is the fact that marijuana laws vary widely from state' to state. Two points are crucial for parents and young people to recognize. First, decriminalization is not legalization of marijuana. Marijuana remains an .illegal substance in all fifty states and there are severe criminal penalties for dealing or intending to deal. Second, decriminalization applies to adult use of marijuana. Use by minors continues to be illegal. The debate over marijuana’s legal status needs to be focused more clearly on adults; there are forceful arguments both for and against revising the marijuana laws, but they apply to adults. The failure of the debaters, on both sides, to make clear distinctions between adults and minors has creatd confusion about continuing restrictions on the use of all drugs by juveniles, including alcohol and tobacco as well as marijuana. Most young teen-agers do not have an informed viewpoint on marijuana decriminalization; many believe that decriminalization means that pot will be legal and cheaper. Thus, it is im­ portant for parents to keep informed about the current legal situation, and to work to instill in their children understanding ofand respect FREE Photograph of Your Kids with SANTA! SATURDAY, DEC. 5... 9-12 NOON Bring the kids to Eaton Federal Savings. One picture per child ■ Must be accompanied by parent. Postal Service commemorates ‘Purple Heart’ anniversary Third District District Congressman Howard Wolpe announced today that the U.S. Postal Service will be issuing an embossed en­ velope next year to com­ memorate the 200th an­ niversary of the Purple .Heart In a statement released today, Wolpe, who had actively lobbied the Postal Commission to issue the commemorative envelope, said, “The Purple Heart commemorative will serve as a fitting tribute to those Americans who have given so selflessly of themselves for this country. History faithfully records our wars, but omits with alarming ease the men and women who Santa and Treats sponsored by... Nashville Chamber of Commerce have made tremendous personal sacrifices in the effort to ensure our nation’s freedom and security. 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STEP (Statewide Tax Educational Program), sponsored by the Michigan State University Cooperative Extension Service, will be aired live from 10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. The program will be carried by cable TV and can be accessed locally through channel 5. Dr. Adger Carroll, assistant program director for MSU Cooperative Ex­ tension Service Natural Resource and Public Policy Programs, says STEP can be the basis for important decision-maldng. “Over the past several years, a variety of tax reform proposals have appeared on Michigan ballots, most of which have createda lotof confusion and expense,” he says. “We believe the basis for reforms that will be considered in the near future must stem from a thorough understanding of the current tax system.” “The objective of the STEP broadcast is twofold: to review the current system and show local residents the degree to which they and local government control the present system,” he adds. The broadcast features economists and tax experts from MSU and state agen­ cies. Program highlights include: An overview of Michigan’s tax system; its main elements and how it compares to other states. - Tax relief for Michigan citizens; the various credits and exemptions. How schools are financed in Michigan; fund sources, and distribution, the responsibilities of local school districts and trends in school financing. - Trends for the future and what role citizens can play. There will be opportunity for viewer questions; but due to technical limitations, these must be taken ran­ domly from pre-selected regions in the state. The broadcast, the first educational venture of its festive m; hairstyles Dress up for the holiday season'with a new hair style from — NANCY’S BEAUTY SHOP 157 S. Main St.', Vermontville - 726-0330 Candy Sale...Two Days Only » DECEMBER 4 and 5 Special Hours... 10 A.M. to 6 P.M. 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Main St. her husband, Don Wright, at Mrs. Donna Gallagher of the Medical Care Facility Valley Hwy. was an am­ before coming (found Don in bulance patient and was good spirits); the Grant’s taken to Pennock Hospital. children, Paul of Charlotte, Troy Foster and family Rod and Marsha from came Sunday from Peever, Bellevue, Randy, Cindy and South Dakota to spend a few girls Joe Heather and Leslie days with their families. For Sue; Nelson, Pam Appelman Thanksgiving, with Mrs. and children, Christie and Doris Power and Wayne and Tony of Nashville, Rob and Barbara Foster, they all friend Wendy Wellman. Mrs. Leone Cotton spent were at her parents, Charles and Betty Crabtree of Thanksgiving with her Charlotte, for dinner. The daughter’s family, Bob and Wayne Fosters’ Barbara Drewyor of Eaton Thanksgiving dinner was Rapids. Mrs. Ruth Aldrich with her Friday with their children.. daughter, Carl and Leone The L.C.A. of the t Congregational Church will Gordon of Charlotte and meet at 11 a.m. Wednesday, Mary Ellen Gordon went to Carl’s daughter’s, David Townsend at Kalamazoo. Sunday visitors were Marion Michel of Grand Ledge. Neutrogena Norwegian Handcream Old Spice Vermontville news itjWiliiii III III. kind on a statewide basis, is being made possible for Extension through the cooperation of United Cable Company of Mid-Michigan, MSU Instructional and Public Television, MSU Lifelong Education! Programs, Home Box Office, Inc. and the local cable television system. STEP is a segment of MSU Extension’s current taxation information and education program that will soon be available in other forms through the Eaton County Extension Office, 126 N. Bostwick, Charlotte. 4y« m. u. D.M. 4 u. 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Monday thru Saturday 207 MAIN STREET,, NASHVILLE 52-0845 �The Maple Valley News, Nashville, Tuesday, December 1, 1981 — Page 8 Record crowd attends special Thanksgiving at Maplewood— By Susan Hinckley Purpose room, where a Indians and Pilg'rams record-sized crowd of proud filled the hallways of parents, grandparents and Maplewood Elementary friends had turned out for the School in Vermontville last annual event. The presentation was a Wednesday afternoon. The Thanksgiving characters timely holiday skit staged by were awaiting their turns the morning and afternoon “on stage” in the General kindergarten classes of teacher Linda Jones and the first grade classes taught by Janet Allen and Judy Swan. After the half-hour show, There was alot of action in the Thanksgiving program, attended by a record crowd of proud parents, relatives, and friends of students. Pilgrims and Indians camped side by side in Maplewood's hallway, awaiting their turn "on stage". These little pilgrims wait their turn to go on "stage." Pond Owners Keep your farm pond from freezing over. Prevent fish winter kill. Water livestock all winter. Totally wind powered. Indian symbols on placards were displayed as part of the skit by Linda Jones kindergarten students. (Maple Vo//ey News photos bTy Susan Hinckley) All PONDMASTERS have freeze protected lower units. During long dead calm wind periods the surface will freeze, however. Upon return of the wind PONDMASTERS will start turning and in a short time will have an area open and free of ice. The Model 672 turns in wind speeds as low as 1 mile per hour. s' - NOW TAKING ORDERS FOR 30 DAY DELIVERY - ASHVILLE a HARDWARE SPORTING GOODS INC. . 105 N. MAIN ST., NASHVILLE PHONE 852-0713 the visitors were treated to refreshments served at attractively arranged tables in the General Purpose room. Eye-catching treats at the “feast” included two round cakes, shaped and cleverly decorated as the heads of an Indian and a Pilgrim. 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Tuesday, December 1,1981 — Page 10 New depreciation system for farm assetsThe Economic Recovery Tax Act of 1981 included a major revision in the way fanners will calculate depreciation. The new approach will allow a much accelerated rate of depreciation than ever before. According to Allen Kr izek, Eaton County Extension Director, the new Ac- Vermontville student continuedfrom frontTrudy and three other girls have a 10-day bus trip planned to visit Belgium, Holland, West Germany, Austria, and Switzerland before returning to London where they will depart for home. Trudy, the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Jack Rathburn, will graduate from CMU in December. celerated Cost Recovery System (ACRS) applies to all property placed in service after December 30, 1980. ACRS is the only available system of cost recovery for new purchases. The opop­ portunity to use the variety of old methods such as straight-line, declining balance, etc., is no longer available. Under ACRS, depreciable property is recovered over a 3 year, 5 year, or 15 year period. Most farm personal property will fall under either the 3 year or the 5 year recovery period. Automobiles and light trucks weighing under 10,000 pounds and breeding hogs will fall in the 3 year category. Heavy trucks, semi-trailers, general farm machinery and equipment, livestock breeding animals other than hogs, dairy equipment, all single pur­ pose agriculture and horticulture structures such as free stall, farrowing, cattle feeding or poultry barns, are considered 5 year property. 15 year property include wells, paved feed lots, culverts, drainage struc­ tures, tile, manure pits, electrical service, farm machinery storage and shops, and fencing. Under the new ACRS system farmers may elect to claim Straight-Line ACRS deductions rattier than the regular ACRS deduction. Students living in rural areas of the Maple Valley School District will be picked up at the same locations as last school year. That was the consensus at a special meeting of the In other business, the board accepted a letter of resignation from Shirley Godbey as a full-time bus Tony Wawiernia from the driver, effective Nov. 30. In her letter of resignation, she Village of Vermontville; Bill stated that she desired to Meyer and Kevin Waugh the Village of continue as a substitute from Dimondale; and Leon Frith driver. Board members approved from the Village ofNashville an extension of the mater- joined more than 90 nity leave for Fuller Street representatives of other elementary teacher Anne communities in Western Byrne until Monday, Michigan at a seminar on the December 14. operation and maintenance There was a short of wastewater lift stations. discussion related to the The conference was held at sewer connection at Fuller the City of Grand Rapids Wastewater Treatment Plant. The workshop was sponsored jointly by the Michigan Water Pollution Control Association and the Michigan Department of Natural Resources. Cortland Overmdyer, »V0lb&up Also other cake and candy supplies. Everything you need for a nice box of candy. Sale Hours: Monday and Thursday, 9 a.m. to p.m. Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday and 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. CLOSED SUNDAY. Street Elementary School which will involve separating the storm sewer lines involving the roof drains from the new sanitary sewer line. omewV Venoar Thursday, Dec. 3 - 10 a.m. MABC-MSU Dairy Breeding Seminar, Holiday Inn, Kalamazoo. Monday, December 7-10 a.m. MABC - MSU Dairy Breeding Seminar, Longs of Lansing. Monday, December 7-7 p.m. 4-H Advisory Council, Cooperative Extension Service office, 126 N. Bostwick, Charlotte. Tuesday, December 8 - 12 noon, Eaton Extension Homemakers Council, potluck luncheon, Judy Locke, 5709 W. Benton Rd., Charlotte. December 10-12 - Junior Livestock Show, Livestock Judging Pavilion, MSU. Saturday, December 12 - 12:00 noon, DHIA and Holstein Association Annual Banquet, Masonic Temple, Charlotte. Reservations required at Extension office. Monday, December 14 - 7:30 p.m. Jr. Livestock Association Meeting, Kardel Hall, Charlotte Fairgrounds. Tuesday, December 15-7 p.m. 4-H Special Riding Association meeting, Kardel Hall, Charlotte Fairgrounds. Thursday, December 17 - 6:30-9:30 p.m. 4-H Family Roller Skating, Adams’ Skating Center, Charlotte. Thursday, December 17 - Tel-Farm Check-In, Extension office, Charlotte. Tuesday, December 29-10 p.m. - 7 a.m. 4-H Teen Lock-In, Battle Creek Y Center. Reservations required, 543-2310. “Cooperative Extension Service programs are open to all without regard to race, color, national origin or sex.” Local men attend wastewater lift station seminar in Grand Rapids- NOVEMBER 30 - DECEMBER 7 Your Choice £E CHOCOLATE ...I65 This allows farmers to recover costs over a longer period of time. For example on 5 year class property the farmer pay elect to recover costs over 5; 12 or 25 years by using the optional Straight­ Line ACRS systems. The optional recovery periods for 3 year class property is 3, 5, or 12 years; and for 15 year property -15,35, or 45 years. A summary of the Ac­ celerated Cost Recovery System and the 1981 Far­ mer’s Tax Guide is available free of charge at the Ex­ tension Office, 126 N. Bostwick, Charlotte. No changes in rura school buspick-ups CHRISTMAS SALE of Molds A Saturday Sweet & How Good Shop 650 S. Main, Vermontville 517-726-0652 Get your car ready with these... Winter Specials from...Nashville Fargo Service! LUBE, OIL and FILTER J[Wuiths tG.a.s $ | Purchase)) Most U.S. Cars and Light Trucks Volvoline and Kendall Motor Oils *14.95 without Gas Purchase All other Ports and Fluids Extra Beef give-away planned by MV athletic boosters Maple Valley Athletic Boosters will be holding a drawing for approximately 25-30 lbs of, beef at every home boys varsity basket­ ball game beginning Friday, Dec. 4. Only adults may par­ ticipate in the drawing which will be held during half-time at each game. Superintendent of the Battle Creek Wastewater Treat­ ment Plant and Chairman of the Collection System Committee of WPCA, stated that the seminar was the first of a series planned to be held throughout the state. “As far as we know, this is the first program of its type, addressed specifically to the operation of lift stations. The sophistication of the facilities in use today has increased the importance of the .efficient and cost­ effective management and maintenance of equipment.,” According to Overmeyer, collection systems are designed to make maximun use of gravity and minimum use of pumps to move the flow through the pipelines to the treatment plant. However, there is a point at which the cost savings in gravity flow would be offset by the cost of construction of deep sewers, so a pumping station is installed to “lift” the flow to again flow by gravity. He described the facilities as “extremely sophisticated, complete with automated electronic con­ trols, auxilliary standby pumps, and automatic alarm systems.” Some stations are equipped with remote alarm systems that send a signal to the police or fire department in case of a malfuntion. Discussion leaders covered a wide range of subjects, such as the operation and maintenance of gauges, pumps, meters, valves, controls, and alarm systems. In addition, the program covered periodic maintenance programs, as well as emergency plans and procedures. H.C. PELFREY DIGGING — FREE ESTIMATES — Basements Dump Trucking Hook Ups Septic Installation Drywells and Drainfields Hi. (616) 758-3703 29Q0 E. cfoverdale Rd. Hastings, Michigan December 1st thru December 15th Install Snow Tires Dismount regular, mount and balance snows. $1095 Remounted... *3.00 Per Pair Get your car ready for WINTER! Stop by today and SAVE! No appointments necessary- Winter Specials Now Only — S1C95 • Check Hoses • Check Belts • Pressure test cooling system and radiator cap Drain and fill with antifreeze to 25° All other parts and fluids extra. Nashville Fargo Service 106 S. MAIN, NASHVILLE ■ h. 852*1802 - No appointment necessary. PAT & JERRY’S BAR 107 E. MAIN, NASHVILLE Featuring ... The One and Only JIMMY FROST Friday, Dec. 4 and Saturday Dec. 5,9 ■ 1 — WINNER OF THE POOL GAME — THE WOMEN!! �The Maple Valley News, Nashville, Tuesday, December 1,1981 — Page 11 Vermontville 4-Her takes National honors— Nyle Wells, a member of the Vermontville Jr. Far'tners 4-H Club, placed second in the National 4-H Turkey Bar-B-Que Contest Dutch auction to be part of women's meeting and received a gold medal for his achievent. Nyle was also a member of the Michigan 4-H Poultry Judging Team which placed ninth overall out of 23 state teams in the national con­ test. Each team member received a bronze medal. Nyle also was given the grill on which he cooked for the other contest. The contests were held November 19 at the North American International Livestock Exposition in Louisville, Kentucky. Nyle won the honor of participating in the national competitions by winning the Michigan Bar-B-Que Contest and placing first in the Michigan Poultry Judging Contest. He is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Carroll Wells of Gresham Highway, Ver­ montville. Nashville man named ‘student of the month’ at Argubright ••k 2**h *H Ifeft T88'^ ’ ■n» **«« **««• ttjfc !*!•* James L. LaParl, president of Argubright Business College, has an­ nounced the selection of Dennis Jarrard asNovember Student of the Month.. Jarrard, son of Mr. and Mrs. Waynard Jarrard of Guy Road, Nashville, is a graduate of Maple Valley High School and is enrolled “■ i‘ b* *W”t«B ,a,aEI anuw >Ai?ns 1 ■ * i siife ”■■ taite t??a sjiiisi i tae bp te il u n mi ha ■ ■I J5E II.2E nai tetarik ink m ':bij IB: Ifltapi ■ ■ ■Bl’11 ।lip! disrpita lapi tars in the National Travel and Airline curriculum. He is a member of student council and has held several offices in the Voyager Travel Club, currently serving as vice­ president. Jarrard has been a student volunteer at Argubright’s annual Business Olympics and Secretary’s Day Fashion Show as well as various open house activities.- He has been named to the Dean’s List and has received cer­ tificates for perfect at­ tendance as well as the Cruise Line International Association certificate as a certified cruise counsellor. Jarrard will graduate from Argubright Business College in December. Criteria for the selection of Students of Month are good attendance, service to the school and community, good citizenship, a high degree of business professionalism and an academic grade point average of 3.0 or higher. A dutch auction will be part of the next meeting of the Vermontville Women’s Club at 7:30 p.m. Monday, Gary L. Gabrick of 410 (ROTC) unit at WMU. Queen St., Nashville, a Gabrick was one of more sophomore at Western than 30 WMU ROTC students Michigan University, has who were honored recently been promoted to cadet staff with awards, scholarships sergeant in the Reserve and promotions in rank. Officer Training Corps Hastings or baked goods for the auction and to bring a Christmas dessert to share. Visitors and prospective members are always welcome. Babysitting will be provided. For more in­ formation, call 726-0264. Maple Valley winter athletic pass now on sale Nashville man gets ROTC promotion The Maple Valley Athletic eight volleyball matches Department is again offering adult cost $12, student cost seven freshman its “Lion Pass” for the up­ $8; coming winter athletic basketball games - adult cost season. The pass will allow $7, student cost $3.50; five the holder to attend the junior high basketball games following Maple Valley home - adult cost $5, student cost $2.50; for a total cost of athletic contests: Ten varsity boys’ adults $54.50, students $31. The “Lion Pass” will be basketball games - adult cost $20, student cost $10; seven offered to adults for $16 and wrestling matches - adult to students for $9. Purchases cost $10.50, student cost $7; may be made at the high school office. Banner — Devoted to the Interests of Barry County Since 1856 — Price 20c m Howe wins mayor’s post with 56 percent of vote ,.. 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Main St., Vermontville - Ph. 726-0569 J-Ad Graphics...bringing you The Reminder (the first of the week) and...The Banner (the last of the week) �The Maple Volley News, Nashville, Tuesday, December 1,1981 — Page 12 Battle Creek Symphony offers 'Handel's Messiah' The Battle Creek Sym­ chorus of all, “Hallelujah!” received her degrees, with phony Orchestra, William The Olivet College Sym­ honors, from Michigan State University and the Stein, music director, along phonic Choir is the largest of with four bright young vocal four performing groups at University of Michigan. She taught at Western Michigan soloists and the Olivet Olivet College, and is under University before moving to College Symphonic Choir, the shared direction of New York to pursue her will offer Battle Creek Danford and Emily Byrens, performing career. A both of whom are well-known audiences a peformance of member of the New York the sacred oratorio Messiah to Battle Creek audiences. City Opera’s National by Georg Frideric Handel on Mr. Byrens held a church Touring Company, Candace position in Battle Creek from Saturday, December 12. The Goetz received particular performance, beginning at 8 1965-72, while Mrs. Byrens, a notice for her portrayal of p.m., takes place at W. K. Battle Creek native, has often appeared as a vocal Violetta in Verdi’s La Kellogg Auditorium. Traviata. She has also been The Messiah program, soloist in the area. The four solosits for the hailed for her Gilda in third in the symphony’s 1981­ 82 subscription series, December 12 concert are Rigoletto, both Donna Anna promises a holiday tradition soprano Candace Goetz, and Donna Elvira in of glorious, familiar music, mezzo-soprano zD’Anna Mozart’s Don Giovanni, and featuring a fifty-voice choir Fortunato, tenor Paul the premiere of David Del singing such well loved Bepni ngfield and bass­ Tredici’s Final Alice. Among choruses as “And the Glory baritone David Kline. All are the Messiah arias Miss Goetz of the Lord”, “For Unto Us a among the most exciting and will sing are “Rejoice Child is Born”, “Glory to acclaimed young singers in Greatly, 0 Daughter of God”, “Lift Up Your Heads, the country today. Miss Zion” and “I Know .That My 0 Ye Gates”, and, of course, Goetz is a native of Redeemer Liveth”. D’Anna Fortunato is an Hills and the most beloved and famous Bloomfield artist of great versatility, equally at home in opera, oratorio, chamber music and solo recitals. She was a member of the 1980 Naumberg prize-winning Liederkreis Ensemble, and has an ongoing affiliation with Sarah Caldwell’s Opera Company of Boston She has also performed with the Boston Camerata and the Chamber Music Society of Lincoln Center, and makes regular appearances as soloist with the Boston Symphony Orchestra, Miss Fortunato’s Messiah arias include “0 Thou That Tellest Good Tidings to Zion” and “He Shall Feed His Flock”. Tenor Paul Benningfield is the only one of the four Messiah soloists to have performed previously with the Battle Creek Symphony Orchestra; that occasion was the Pops Concerts of 1979. At the time, Mr. Benningfield was a faculty member at Michigan State University, where he taught from 1973-81. During those years, he performed frequently with symphony orchestras and music festivals in Michigan and Ohio. Now an assistant professor of music at Western Washington University, Mr. Benningfield is already in demand as a recitalist and soloist with the Unviersity and the Seattle Symphony Orchestra. Of the tenor arias in Messiah, perhaps the best known, is the opening, “Comfort Ye My People; Ev’ry Valley Shall Be Exhalted”. 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However, he is acclaimed for his versatility and is in demand as well for the more standard operatic roles and as soloist in the great oratorios of Handel,- Bach, Haydn and other masters. Since 1977, he has been a regular performer at the Lake George Opera Festival, and has won a number of prestigious awards. Mr. Kline’s arias in Messiah include “Why Do the Nations So Furiously Rage Together?” and “The Trumpet Shall Sound”. The Battle Creek Sym­ phony Orchestra last per­ formed Handel’s Messiah in 1974, under Maestro Stein’s direction. That performance proved to be the symphony’s best-attended concert in a decade. Tickets for the 1981 Messiah are available now at two locations: Lil’s Record Shoppe, 41 West Michigan Mall (Mini-Mall; lower level), phone 962-0800; and the new UAC Box Office, 14 East Michigan Mall (Civic Theatre), phone 965-3308. Single admission for adults is $9, $7.50, $6 and $4 depending on seat location. Students are admitted for half-price, and children under 13 are admitted free of charge. ALL seats are reserved and everyone must have a ticket. Any remaining tickets will be on sale at W. K. Kellogg Auditorium one hour before the performance begins. 1 The phones at the Christmas Clearing Bureau are now open and will be in operation until December 18. The Eaton County Action Center (OEO), located at 503 E. Henry, Charlotte,, is running the Christmas Clearing service this year. All persons in Eaton County who need help at Christmas are to call 543­ 5465 and submit their name to the bureau. Also, organizations or individuals who want to help can also call that phone number. The Bureau needs food, toys, children’s winter hats and mittens, gifts for senior citizens, etc. It is the hope of the Christmas Clearing Bureau that not only families with children can be served, but also the elderly. Persons in Eaton County are urged to use ^the Christmas Clearing so that duplication of services can be prevented. The Christmas Clearing Bureau will be open and the phone will be manned Monday through Friday from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Eaton County 4-H plans plastercraft workshop Dec. 10 A plastercraft (white ware) workshop, sponsored by the Eaton County 4-H Program, will be held Thursday, December 10, at 7 p.m. in the 4-H Building Auditorium. Anyone interested in learning more abouthow to clean, paint and finish white ware is welcome to attend. A variety of plastercraft items will be on display, some of which may be suitable for 4-H projects. �The Maple Valley News. Nashville. Tuesday, December 1, 1981 — Page 13 Skiing or shoveling are hard work for heart It has been predicted that Michigan and the entire Great Lakes region of the U.S. will have heavy snow this winter. “This has undoubtedly gladdened the hearts of many winter sports en­ thusiasts,” said Dr. Donald W. DuCharme, Kalamazoo, president of the Michigan Heart Association. “Unfortunately, if the predictions are true, it probably means we’ll see a lot of unnecessary heart attacks, because many people fail to take proper precautions for winter ac­ tivities,” he said. There are a few things people should keep in mind when winter rolls in: “Remember whether it’s sports like skiing or skating — or chores like snow shoveling — your heart doesn’t know the difference — it’s all work. Cold weather itself can put an added strain on the heart,” Dr. DuCharme said. “In an effort to preserve its heat, the body constricts the blood vessels, and your heart may be asked to do four times Hie work it has to do in mild weather. “Second, you should dress properly. Several light layers of warm clothing will keep you a lot warmer than one heavy layer, and you won’t be carrying around all the extra weight besides. By all means wear a hat. As much as 85 percent of body heat may be lost through the top of the head, especially if you are bald. “Don’t smoke outside in cold weather. Of course, it’s bad for your heart to smoke at any time, but since Farmers should begin tax planning early by Allen Krizek, County Extension Director next year is one possibility. Making repairs on machinery and equipment, Cooped up by the rainy fall painting buildings and weather? Turn the in- replacing machinery and convenience into an op­ small tools are other options. portunity to get your tax To reduce anticipated in­ records up to date. come, hold off selling this, Specialists at the Eaton year’s crops or marketing County Cooperative Ex­ livestock. tension Service suggest that If expenses are high on the it’s not too early to see where other hand, this might be a you stand on 1981 taxes. And good time to market it is early enough that you livestock or stored crops, or may still be able to juggle to sell capital items like income or expenses to machinery. You might also change your tax bill. consider holding off paying Begin by gathering all property taxes until after the your records together so first of the year, especially if you'll know where you are on you expect higher income both income and expenses and lower expenses in 1982. for the year. Then project Frequently unrecorded expenses and anticipate and forgotten expenses in­ income Jo the end of the clude costs of education year. The difference bet­ (including magazine sub­ ween income and expenses is scriptions, seminars, etc.) to either profit-net farm maintain or improve your taxable income — or loss. If skills, travel expenses income is on the high side, related to conducting your look for ways to increase this business, and entertainment year’s expenses. Buying expenses when hosting seed and fertilizer ahead for otherswhen 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. You can continue to claim your children as an exemption on your income tax if they are under 19 years of age, or regularly enrolled in school as long as you provide over half of their support. However, they must file a tax return if they have, earned more than $3,300. The afm of all this is to avoid wide fluctuations in taxable income. Uniform income from year to year tends to minimize income tax over time. The reason for getting records in order and seeing where you stand, is that you still have time to do something about it. The longer you wait the fewer your options. experiences these signs, make the person stop ac­ tivity immediately and lie down. Call EMS im­ mediately or get the person to a hospital in the quickest way possible. “Remember, too, that you should never shovel snow without your doctor’s per­ mission, especially if you already have a heart problem. The same applies to digging or pushing a stuck car. That can put a tremendous load on the heart. “So, take care of yourself, enjoy all your winter activities, and for more in­ formation on heart attack, or any aspect of heart disease, contact the, Michigan Heart Association,” Dr. DuCharme said. The Michigan Heart Association is a United Way agency. When you want results... 4-H shooting sports meetAl members, leaders and parents interested in any area of shooting sports are encouraged to attend the county-wide meet on Saturday, December 5 from 10 to noon at Bellevue Conservation Club, located on Butterfield Hwy. There is an indoor area for archery as well as outdoor areas for trapshooting and a rifle range. smoking also constricts the bloodvessels, it’s even worse in the cold. “Always take a buddy on activities like hiking or skiing. It’s much safer in case something should happen,’-’ Dr. DuCharme said. “Finally, know the war­ ning signs of heart attack, and get. help immediately should they occur. They are: — An uncomfortable pressure, fullness, squeezing or pain in the center of the chest, lasting two minutes or more. — Pain may spread to' shoulders, neck or arms. — Severe pain, dizziness, fainting, sweating, nausea or shortness of breath may also occur. “These symptoms may subside and then return,” said Dr. DuCharme. “If you or someone you’re with A potluck dinner will take place at noon, followed by a leader’s meeting at 1 p.m. Bring your own table ser­ vice, a dish or two to pass and a beverage. 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OR LARGER MARGARINE $1I19 LIMIT 1 WITH $10 OR MORE PURCHASE COUPON EXPIRES DECEMBER 5, 1981 Johnny’s Food Mart BEEF ROAST 75*°^ Ov * LIMIT 1 WITH $10 OR MORE PURCHASE COUPON EXPIRES DECEMBER 5. 1981. LIMIT 1 WITH $10 PRICE OR MORE PURCHASE COUPON EXPIRES DECEMBER 5. 1981. � https://barrycountyhistoryportal.org/files/original/21/795/MapleValleyNews_1981-12-08.pdf 3b269032b4a6932b2624124829e3ed84 PDF Text Text A tr> . - P0STAG‘ «,. Mkhloo. 49058 MIT NO. t c 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. 110 - No. 27 — Tuesday, December 8, 1981 Winners picked in nursery school drawing The Maple Valley Cooperative Nursery School finished its drawing Saturday, Dec. 5 at Carl’s Market. Certificates were awarded to the names drawn. The manager of Mobil Pop Shop, Mr. Jerry .Cook handed out five $10.00 gift certificates to the following names drawn: Anne Baker, Sue Gross, Nancy Byrd, Max Bracy, and Kim Fowler. Don and Jeanette Joseph owners’s of Carl’s Market, awarded two certificated, good for two $50.00 shopping sprees to the lucky winners: Brad Benedict and Jean Jensen. One five pound canned ham, donated by Carl’s was awarded to Ruth Hickey. The Maple Valley Nursery School would like to thank both of these merchants, Mobil Pop Shop and Carl’s Market, for their generous donations making the project a great success. The Nursery School would also like to thank all the parents of students attending the nursery school. Their work in -circulating tickets made the drawing a wor­ thwhile fund-raiser, greatly benefiting the nursery school. M.V. Christmas Concert, Sunday The Christmas Band Concert at Maple Valley will be held Sunday, Dec. 13 at 3 p.m. in the high school gymnasium. The performance includes 6th grade, junior, and senior bands. 6th Grade: “Crusaders,” “Krazy Klock, ” “Bells of Winter,” “ Good King Wenceslas,” “Christmas Tidings.” «J Continued on page 5 Jerry Cook, manager of the Mobil Pop Shop in Nashville, draws one of the five winning tickets in Saturday's raffle. Looking on is Joan Hasselback, sec­ retary of the Maple Valley Cooperative Nursery School Assocation. The Pop Shop handed out five $10 gift certificates in the fund-raising raffle. (Photos supplied) Cable Television is topic of Jan. 28 Nashville public hearing by Susan Hinckley Michele Gieseler, employee of Carl's Market, draws one of the winning tickets in Saturday's drawing for the Maple Valley Cooperative Nursery School. With her is Diana Kuempel, president of the nursery school association. Carl's awarded two $50. shopping sprees and a canned ham. : Santa visits Nashville — David Taylor, 2, and his sister, Holly, 4, children of Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Taylor of Nashville, were just two of the youngsters who had an opportunity to talk to Santa last Saturday morning, during his appearance at Eaton Federal Savings & Loan in Nashville. Free photographs of each child visiting with Santa were supplied through Sonset Photographic Studio. The event was sponsored by the Nashville Chamber of Commerce. Each child received a candy treat from Santa, courtesy of the Chamber. (Maple Valley News photo by Susan Hinckley) At least three cable television firms will par­ ticipate in a January 28 public hearing scheduled Thursday by the Nashville Village Council. Two of the companies, Horizon Cablevision, Inc. of Charlotte and Com­ munications Concept of Hastings, were represented at Thursday’s council meeting. The third firm, which had made a presentation to the council earlier this year, is Condor Cable of Whitmore Lake. Alan Baird of Horizon Cablevision told village officials Thursday that if his firm were granted the franchise to serve Nashville, he was “confident” they would have the system turned on in 60 days once pole-attachment agreements were secured from utility companies. Baird said his firm also would seek service fran­ chises in the townships of Maple Grove and Castleton, in which the village of Nash­ ville lies, and in the village of Vermontville, located four miles east of Nashville in Eaton County. “We specialize in small communities,” said Baird, who noted that in October his firm had been awarded the franchise to serve Pot­ terville and Benton Town­ ship in Eaton County. He said he expected the system there to be operative by February. The decision of which, if any, cable television com­ pany will be awarded the Nashville franchise will be made by the village council following the January 28 public hearing, set for 6:30 p.m. at the Community Center Building in Putnam Park. In other business Thur­ sday, the council accepted a bid of $9,164.94 from Renner Ford-Mercury of Hastings for a new 1982 Ford LTD police cruiser for the Nash­ ville Police Dept. Renner’s was the lowest of five bids received from requests sent to nine area auto dealers. Village officials said delivery of the new car is expected in the spring. It will replace the present 1980 Ford LTD which has a current odometer reading of approximately 45,500 miles. In other action Thursday, the council: — Voted to opt out of controls set by the Michigan plumbing code, reaffirming a council decision made in 1974 but never acknowledged by the state. In bowing out, the village agrees, pending state acceptance of the move, to bear responsbility for inspection of construction of all plumbing systems in the village. This will include the private lateral line hookups now being installed by contractors to hook new customers into Nashville’s recently expanded municipal sewer system. — Approved a $3,037 automotive fleet policy, effective until November 6, 1982, with Hecker Agency of Nashville. The insurance covers all village-owned vehicles and vehicular equipment. — Disallowed payment of a $1,000 bill submitted by Dunigan Bros, for repaving an area of Sherman Street torn up in recent sewer construction, by that Jackson-based firm. Trustee John Hughes said the village’s engineering representative had not authorized the paving, and noted that village officials were unaware that there was going to be a charge. “We need more clarification before we pay this bill,” said Hughes. — Approved a $200 payment for operation of the Castleton Maple Grove Transfer-Recycling Center. The monies will come from a contingency fund established for that purpose. Coloring contest winners Winners of the 1981 Maple Valley News Christmas Coloring Contest have been selected: Renee Rosin, 6, of 6710 M­ 66 is the first place winner in the category for children six and under. Angela Shook of Rt. 1, Vermontville received the first place win in the division for children seven to 10. Renee’s winning entry was the picture sponsored by Kelley’s Variety. Angela’s picture was the Carl’s Market drawing. Other winners in the six and under division were Second Place: Billie Jean Jarman, 4, of 804 N. Main, (for Hecker Insurance picture); Third Place: Cassie Appelman, 6, 210 Cleveland (Trumble Agency Picture). > In the 7-10 bracket, other winners were Second Place: Nicole Kipp, 9,261 Fuller St., Nashville (Hecker Insurance picture); Third Place: Kristy Abendroth, 7, 6524 E. Dowling Rd. (Nashville Fargo Service). The first place winner in Continued on page 5- �The Maple Valley News, Nashville, Tuesday, December 8, 1981 — Page 2 Nashville News To encourage local Christmas trees are now shopping on Saturday, on sale at the Nashville December 12, the Nashville Christian Academy, as a Chamber of Commerce and fund-raiser for the K-12 the local Friends of the school located in the local Library have combined Church of the Nazarene on efforts to offer a special Fuller Street. Sales of the service While parents shop fresh-cut pines will be in Nashville stores, their conducted daily in the children will be cared for by church yard. All proceeds go FOL volunteers at Putnam to the NCA. Public Library between the Nashville village em^ hours of 10 and 11:30 a.m. To ployees, officials, and their keep the youngsters oc­ spouses will gather for a cupied, movies, crafts and a potluck Christmas dinner “surprise visitor” are on the Wednesday evening, evening, agenda. Children ages three December 16, at 7 p.m. at the and under must be ac­ Community Center in companied by a parent or Putnam Park. adult guardian. At a similar “Christmas is Love” is the Christmas shopping event title of a holiday cantata to last year, the FOL en­ be presented by the United tertained 52 youngsters. Methodist Church choir at 4 The traditional “Hanging p.m. Sunday, December 20, of the Greeds” at the Nash­ at the church. ville United Methodist Rev. and Mrs. Leonard Church is set for Sunday, Putnam will host a Christ­ December 13. This annual mas meeting of the Builders event is a time for the entire Class of the United congregation to participate Methodist Church. The 7 in decorating^the church for p.m. potluck dinner.event is the Christmas season. set for Wednesday, For your Shopping NASHVILLE MERCHANTS will stay OPEN FRIDAY EVENING till 8 P.M. Starting... NOV. 27 And every evening till 8 P.M. starting DEC. 14. REGULAR HOURS ON SATURDAY Have you ever considered that it is not always easy: to apologize; to begin over again; to be unselfish; to take advice; to admit error; to be charitable; to avoid mistakes; to think and then act; to keep out of a rut; to make the best of little; to shoulder a de­ served blame; to forgive and forget. To strive through a lifetime for such perfection brings its own rewards. 'Voqt~ FUNERAL DIRECTORS FUNERAL HOME in Nashville Phone 852-0840 PEOPLE'S BIBLE CHURCH E. State Road, Nashville Sunday School ..10a.m. Sunday: A.M. Worship .. 11 a.m. P.M. Worship ... 7,p.m’.’ Wednesday .E.v..e..n..i.n..g..:. Prayer Meeting .. 7 p.m. PASTOR RANDY REED UNITED METHODIST CHURCH North State, Nashville A.M. Worship. 9:45 a.m. Sunday School ... IT a.m. Youth Fellowship Sunday........... 6 p.m. Bible Study Thur.. 8 p.m. REV. LEONARD PUTNAM Beystrum, who recently returned home after a stay at Henry Ford Hospital in Detroit. Mr. and Mrs. Austin Schantz, local, enjoyed Thanksgiving Day dinner at themome of Mr. and Mrs. Victor Schantz, Sr., of rural Nashville. There were 56 present for the family gathering. The Bullfrogs and But­ terflies choir of the Nashville Baptist Church will present a Christmas cantata, “The Littlest Shepherd”, at 7 p.m. Sunday, December 13. The choir is comprised of youngsters, grades first through sixth. Otis Skillings’ “My Christmas Gift” is the holiday musical to be presented by the Nashville Baptist Church adult choir at 7 p.m. Sunday, December 20. A Children’s Shower set for .7 p.m. Thursday, December 10, at the Nashville Baptist Church will aid Russ and Donna Conklin of Charlotte in clothing a family of four Costa Rican youngsters they recently adopted. Married 14 years and childless, the Conklins now are parents of Mary Luz, 12; Maria, 10; Gerardo, 5; and Luis 4. The natural mother of the children is deceased and the father placed them with a Christian orphanage, where the Conklins picked up the youngsters after a flight from Detroit. Mrs. Conklin has stressed through friends here that those wishing to buy clothing for the youngsters should try to buy for only one, not all four. Good used clothing also would be appreciated. There also will be a money tree for the Conklins at the Nashville Baptist Church shower. Mrs. Elizabeth Askins of Nashville enjoyed a 5-day trip, over Thanksgiving weekend, to Wisconsin and Minnesota with her granddaughter, Renee Askins of Boyne City. Dana Dean of Vermontville was the first to identify the young man standing at the Thornapple River dam in a photo used in last week’s Memories of the Past. He is Otto “Pete” Kinne, who grew up in Nash­ ville and is a brother to Mrs. Agnes Weaks and Mrs. Elsie Kenyon, both local. Mr. Dean also has a copy of the photo, which was in a bunch VERMONTVILLE BIBLE CHURCH South Main, Vermontville 250 N. Main, Vermontville Adult Sunday Sunday School .. 10 Morning Worship 11 Evening Service .. 7 Wednesday: Prayer Meeting 7:30 a.m. a.m. p.m. p.m. PASTOR PAUL L. BOGER of fishing tackle he acquired some time ago from Mr. Kinne. The picture we used for the story came from the collection of the late Otto Lass of Nashville, who may have taken the photo which was printed on a post card. Rev. and Mrs. Leonard Putnam returned home Monday from a week’s vacation trip to New York to visit his daughter, Miss Martha Putnam, who lives and works on Long Island. The Putnams flew from Detroit to John F. Kennedy airport in New York. Mrs. Thelma Steward of rural Nashville went to Laingsburg the Sunday before Thanksgiving to stay with her daughter and family, Judy and Bob Bigford and children. Returning home early Thanksgiving Day, Mrs. Stewart was a dinner guest of daughter, Barbara, and family, the Ray Barlonds of rural Vermontville. Mrs. Azalia Spidel of Nashville is expected to enter Borgess Hospital in Kalamazoo on Wednesday, December 9, to undergo treatment. Please remember to cheer the ill and shut-ins with cards or calls. Nineteen persons were recently honored for their volunteer service at the Nashville Senior Citizen Nutrition program at the dinner site in the Masonic Temple. Certificates for 1980 were presented in ap­ preciation for the many times the volunteers had faithfully helped during the year in serving the seniors participating in the program, in which noon meals are served Monday 301 Fuller St., Nashville P.M. Worship. 6:00 p.m. P.M. Worship ... 7 p.m. Wednesday Bible Study & Wednesday Evening Prayer Meeting .. 7 p.m. Worship................ 7 p.m. REV. RICHARD WADSWORTH UNITED METHODIST CHURCH ... BINGO MAPLE VALLEY HIGH & btffl"*' kit •Prl lesii BOSS SCHOOL CAFETERIA THURSDAYS... 7:00 p.m. Early Birds ... 6:30 p.m. Irene’s Beauty Shop 204 W. Main St., Nashville Phone 852-9107 FIRST CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH 110 S. Main, Vermontville REV. DAVE SCHREUDER NASHVILLE BAPTIST CHURCH PASTOR STEVEN L. REID 803 Reed St., Nashville 304 Phillips St., Nashville ST. CYRIL CATHOLIC CHURCH Sunday School. 9:45 a.m. A.M. Service... 11 q.m. P.M. Service.......7 p.m, Wed. Service.......7 p.m. 203 N. State, Nashville Sunday School .. 10 a.m. Sunday: Sunday PASTOR LESTER DeGROOT Assistant...Don Roscoe Maple Valley Athletic Boosters Professional Styling for the Whole , Family. School 10:30 a.m. Church School. 9:45 a.m. Church Service. .11 a.m.Church Worship. 11 a.m. REV. MOLLY TURNER (Nursery Care Available) PEACE UNITED METHODIST Fellowship Time After CHURCH OF BARRYVILLE Worship. 6043 Scott Rd. (M-79) through Friday through the Council on Aging. This in­ volved assisting with the daily serving of food, preparing mobile meals for shut-ins, doing the dishes, cleaning floors, checking sign-in sheets and answering the phone. Site Supervisor Clara Pennock expressed her thanks to the volunteers, noting that she could not have handled all these duties alone. Those honored were: Ona Hinckley, Bertha Becker, Arlie Stambaugh, Elsie Ramsey, Iza Decker, Feme Green, Richard Green, Mildred Bursley, Eliza Emery, Mildred Downs, Jesse, Downs, Forrest Babcock, Clarence Reid, Margaret Reid, Doris Marshall, Fred Ackett, Marguerite Ackett, Thelma Stewart and Marcella Stewart. Nominating petitions now are available for the posts of Nashville village president, clerk, treasurer, assessor, and for three trustee seats on the village council. Petitions for circulation may be ob­ tained at the Village Hall. The deadline for filing the nominating petitions with Clerk Susan Corkwell is 4 p.m. Tuesday, December 14. The expiring council seats now are held by John Hughes, Carl Tobias, and Calvin Rizor. The primary election is set for February 15 and the general election will be March 8. All terms are for two years. Anris Sun. A.M. Worship .9:15 Sunday School...... 10:15ASSEMBLY OF GOD CHURCH CHURCH OF THE NAZARENE Sunday School. 9:45 a.m Sunday School .. TO a.m. Sunday: Sunday: A.M. Worshipl 1 -.00 a.m. A’M. Worship ..11 a.m. REV. J. G. BOOMER December 16,Lat,'jW6 par­ sonage. Pat Friddle j-of Woodland was named top weekly weight loss winner when God’s No-Munch Bunch met Monday for their weigh-in at the Nashville Baptist Church. Mrs. Friddle also won a special gift in recognition of being the one to lose the most weight over the Thanksgiving holiday. She lost five pounds in one week. Bonnie Roush of Nashville claimed top honors as monthly weight loss winner. She dropped eight and onequarter pounds in November. The PFC ladies’ missionary group of the Nashville Baptist Church will gather for a holiday party par y Tuesday, uesay, December ecemer 8,, at 7 p.m. at the home of Mrs. Larry Corkwell of Nashville. Those attending are asked to bring wrapped Christmas tree ornaments for exchange and a favorite holiday dish or “goodie”. Several persons from the Nashville Baptist Church will conduct a service Tuesday evening, at 7:30 p. m., at the Lansing Rescue Mission. Mrs. Elsie Cogswell of Nashville enjoyed Thanksgiving Day dinner with her son and family, the Wayne Cogswells, local. Also present were Mr. and Mrs. Jack McDonald of Pot­ terville; Mr. and Mrs. Maurice Cogswell of Sundago Park; and Mr. and Mrs. Bob Joseph and children of Thornapple Lake. Mrs. Clara Gillispie of Hastings was a Sunday evening caller on Mrs. Elsie Cogswell of Nashville. Fred and Marguerite Ackett of Nashville enjoyed q. family dinner on Thanksgiving Day at the home of his grandson and wife, Mr. and Mrs. Michael Ainslie and children, all of Nashville; and Mr. and Mrs. Gary Foote and son of near Flint. Mr. and Mrs. Lawrence Friddle of Lacey were Thanksgiving Day dinner guests of Mr. and Mrs. Paul Friddle and family of rural Nashville. A Monday afternoon caller on Mrs. Bertha Becker of Nashville was Mrs. Ednah McConnell, a former local resident now of Battle Creek. Mrs. McConnell was in town to visit her sister, Mrs. Viola AREA CHURCH SCHEDULES TRINITY GOSPEL CHURCH 219 Washington St., Nashville By Susan Hinckley Sunday Mass .9:30 a.m. Holy Day Masses celebrated at 7 :00 p. m. the evening evening before before the A.M. Worship .. 1] a.m. Evening Worship Worship .7 .7 p.m. p.m. Evening Wednesday Evening: REV. ROBERT CONSANI REV. ROBERT G. TAYLOR Prayer Meeting .. 7 p.m. MAPLEGROVE BIBLE CHURCH 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 . C.. 7 p.m. PASTOR MARVIN POTTER THE SOUTH KALAMO . PENTECOSTAL CHURCH Corner of Kalama 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... ■tit tat *i|np binfej Mbit �Th* Mop4* Valley News. Nashville Tuesday. December 8. 1961 — Page 3 'Nail Doctor' sets up shop in Vermontville Jss Ss S S^s !«« JS J? IJ&; JX; Jw JMJ'w %Sj> MJ%Sj> P jS S^<Ja NS f fJ 44S? S*JS Mm k SSI E Ess‘‘ ftlStg fftlSt fl ‘“tl■SAtg ■A pwllfej" WSj WS (fer f fliffcSiJI fer fliffcSi fliffiI fl® ®Hi/ai | ,' “ ttLMUUMiU..ll *“* WUffla niK..fyi Wn :!:■ Mtnl Campfire Girls, etc. She also After spending most of her conducts birthday manicure life in the Lansing area, parties for youngsters age 2­ Ohio-born Bobbie Weller 18, which includes nail feels she finally has found painting for a reasonable her home again,' since fee. moving to the Maple Valley As part of her public area in August 1980. She education program, Mrs. loves the hilly area and the Weller talked last year to 7th friendly people. and 8th graders in the Home A licensed manicurist, Economics class at Maple Mrs. Weller has opened Valley. This week, she will Bobbie’s Unique Nail Ser­ speak to kindergartners at vice in her home at 11329 Fuller Street elementary Scipio Highway, Ver- school in Nashville. montville. Phillip, her In these presentations, husband of 15 years, is Mrs. Weller stresses the employed at Fisher Body in benefits of personal hand Lansing. They have a 5-year- hygiene and grooming, and old son, Clifford. hopes to discourage such Bobbie recently resigned youthful bad habits as nail her position as manicurist at biting. the Razor’s Edge in Hastings “I want to help the to open her own shop, which children to become aware of she feels is centrally located good nail habits,” said Mrs. Bobbie Weller of Vermontville paints intricate for her clientele. Weller. She also holds, clinics designs on her nails, which are capped with acrylic “The people at Razor’s at beauty salons, bridal and nail extenders. The sculptured extenders, which have Edge were very good to me,” dress shops, and at cosmetic become very popular in recent years, are one of the said Mrs. Weller, “but I felt I parties, as well as her own specialty services offered by Mrs. Weller, a licensed manicure parties. manicurist who keeps hours by appointment at her had-to fulfill myself.” In addition to doing “Nails are such an im­ Scipio Highway home. regular and French portant part of grooming, I (Maple Valley News photos by Susan Hinckley) manicures, «Bobbie is a just want to help all the specialist at acrylic nail people I can,” noted Mrs. extensions which are applied Weller. continued She added that many to one’s natural nails. She come in for Mrs. Gladys Histed and to Nashville as compared to also does liquid nail wrap­ clients manicures just before job son, Albert of Nashville, what it costs today.” Meade ping and pedicures. One of Bobbie’s rather interviews: “They realize if enjoyed Thanksgiving also commented on the dinner as guests of then- longtime service of company unique specialties is hand­ their nails look bitten, neighbor, Mary McKeachie. respresentative Ernest L. painting miniature designs, chewed or torn, one might A letter received last week Appelman, whose picture such as flowers or seasonal wonder about a person’s on individual habits.” She believes that featured in the decor, from Kenneth A. Meade, a was former local resident now of Memories piece. He began fingernails. At this time of well-groomed nails reflect Franklin, commented on our working for Thornapple year, Christmas trees, more confidence in one’s recent Memories story about Electric in September 1912 snowmen and wreaths are self. Pedicures, she explains, the advent of electricity in and continued on when the very popular. The designs Nashville. Wrote Meade: “I company was purchased and are often sparked with are done for many reasons, remember the first street absorbed in 1922 by Con­ glitter or miniature gems. particularly for the working Another artistic specialty lights at the intersections. sumers Power, retiring after Seemed like 100-watt bulbs in a total of 42 years service. is nail-striping in which two reflectors suspended from “Apparently Ernest Ap- or three complimentary nail cables going to poles at pelman’s entire working colors are painted in a opposite comers of the street career was given over to diagonal slant for an eye­ intersection. They were bringing electric energy to catching effect “After all, great attractors of bugs in Nashville and its citizens,” that’s what it’s all about," laughs Mrs. Weller, who has the summer. It was in- noted Meade. The Nashville Village clients now driving from as teresting to read about in­ terruptions in power (in the Council, at their meeting last far away as Lansing and Memories article). Ap­ Thursday, approved a Detroit for her manicures. There is, however, a parently they were Christmas bonus of $20 scrip somewhat frequent and for each village employee serious side to the business. certainly of much longer The scrip is spendable at any Mrs. Weller has handled nail-biters referred to her by duration than those today. Nashville store. Also approved by the dermatologists. With the Your article just emphasizes what progress the utilities Nashville council was the application of acrylic nail have made in serving then- closing of village hall in the extenders, the patients have customers. However, it afternoon of both Christmas been able to grow out their would be interesting to know and New Year’s Eve, which natural nails to a normal both — Thursdays, length for the first time in how much electric energy are many years. cost per kilowatt hour in 1901 December 24 and 31. “My nickname is the Nail when the system first came Continued on page Doctor,” noted Mrs. Weller. “I can do good things for nails.” As part of an ongoing education plan, Mrs. Weller speaks to various youth Dear Management & Employees groups, such as Brownies, by Susan Hinckley • Copy and Restor­ ation of your old photos. Wl? UfW " e»*!! m • Framing and matting of your handiwork and artwork. '• Photo charms Lockets lio o'®lo!'.®'X Xt EVENING HOURS: rt{ r* Wednesday & Friday till 8:00 P.M. ‘ Bill Richards Studios Sii l 250 S. Main Vermontville, Ml. 126 Bridge Portland, Ml. 726-1340 647-6934 We use Kodak paper for the good look! 1 fl' license in 1980, she received additional training in nail extensions from four professional nail artists and now is a member of the National Association of Nail Artists. After her tenure at the Gallery of Hair Design, Bobbie was employed by the Nail Garden-Lady Carole salon and The Gazebo, both in Lansing, before moving to the Vermontville area. Bobbie now offers hours by appointment in her home, where she features 81 shades ofpolish and many delightful nail accessories. Nashville News CARD OF THANKS l class who are on their feet a lot and for the elderly. “They may have trouble finding someone who really cares to help with callous build-up and long, hard nails,” notes Mrs. Weller. Bobbie, who always has loved painting ceramics, first became interested in manicuring when a friend gave her a set of sculptured fingernails for her birthday in 1979. Soon she was in­ terested enough to enroll as an apprentice in manicurist training at the Gallery of Hair Design in Okemos. After earning her state The family of Alfred Bennett wishes to thank everyone who has helped him in any way over the past year. We thank the doctors and nurses at Community Hospital; relatives, friends and neighbors, the ones who gave at Johnnie’s, and the Brick District, the wonderful lunch by the Congregational and the Methodist ladies, all the beautiful cards, lovely flowers, and the prayers that have been said. A special thank you to Rev. David Schreuder for all his many visits and comforting words and prayers. Thanks to Vogt Funeral Home and to the men at the Woodland Cemetery — All have helped us over a bad time. Viola Bennett Joan & Dean Hansen Janice & Elon Baker Wanda & James Lyon Grandchildren and Great-grandchildren Clifford Weller, 5, enjoys having his mother paint Christmas designs on his fingernails for the holiday season. In addition to her work as a licensed manicur­ ist, Bobbie Weller devotes her spare time to conduct­ ing hand hygiene programs for various youth groups. ernta’s tfelpprj Eaton Federal i and Loan Association with Our Interest Bearing Christmas Club at Eaton Federal Savings & Loan Just a note to say "Thank You" for looking ahead to 1982 and making available your Interest Bearing Christmas Club Accounts to my many friends in Eaton and Barry Counties Thanks again Account.. the highest paid Christmas Club Account on Santa’s route! Eaton Federal and Loan Association FSLK FOUR CORTERIERT LOCATIONS TO SERVE TOU HONE OFFICE CHMLOTTE. NICHISUN Rtsknllt, Mickips - Elton Ripids. Nickipn - Olivet. Michipn �The Maple Valley News, Nashville, Tuesday, December 8, 1981 — Page 4 the papers filed to obtain a patent.” Some Nashville inventions were developed in con­ nection with the creator’s trade, and were truly mothered by necessity. A prime example is the glue jointing machine devised by Issac Newton Kellogg, who in the ' late 19th century owned and operated Kellogg’s Planing Mill just north of the Thornapple River Bridge. The Kellogg mill, headquartered in a large brick building on the east side of the street, specialized cabinet which permits a customer to remain seated in all sorts of planing, resawing, matching, and all on a stool at the counter and view a great variety of branches of wood turning, plus manufacture of custommerchandise displayed in a made scrolls, brackets, large revolving cabinet.” windows and doors used in Loomis, the News noted, the construction of many had applied for a patent on area homes. the rig and “believes he has “I. N. Kellogg is working something that will even­ tually be common in many on a machine which is in­ tended to fill a long felt need stores.” Another local inventor of in the cabinet shop,” reported the News in that era was William E. Shields, who in 1902 began February 1887. “It is a construction of the home on machine for making glue South State Street that now is joints accurately and ex­ peditiously. Mr. Kellogg occupied by Mr. and Mrs. Azor Leedy. Four years believes he has a good thing earlier, Shields had bought and will patent it.” Alfred C. Buxton, an early the former Powles Woolen Mill, adjacent.to the future Nashville machinist and site of his home, and con­ gunsmith, might well have verted it into one of the best been considered an inventor in conjunction with his woodworking plants operating in this area at that manufacture of custom time. (The mill building is machines at his Engine and still standing just east of the Iron Works located in the Leedy home and is com­ Buxton Block on Main Street (now commonly called the monly remembered as the old Stop and Shop building). first location of Nashville’s In his half-century career Co-operative Creamery that began with the hand­ Association.) crafting of firearms, Buxton However, some time before his 1898 conversion of specialized in turning out the mill, Shields was making vertical balance engines, local headlines for an in­ wood lathes, emery griding novative windmill design. A machines, steamboat News account of early May engines and a multitude of other mechanical marvels. 1881 told—of" the invention: His wide trade made him one “For the past year, W. E. Nashville’s most Shields has been working on of prosperous businessmen a windmill constructed on new scientific principles, by before his death in 1924. Finding a ready market which it is claimed greater for a patented invention — no power can be obtained, according to the size of the matter how marvelous — wheels than any other wheel was a crucial step for some made; besides it can be developers. Noted the News changed in five minutes in March 1906: “Reuben C. has begun from a pump to a power mill Smith manufacture of a patented for gearing. “The one he has on bench for husking and tying exhibition at his residence on corn fodder, which promises Sherman Street is already to go over big, provided he sold to Mr. Lake of Ver­ can sell them.? One Nashville inventor montville. Mr. Shields has who may be remembered by many present-day villagers is the late Elmer Cross, who was born in Nashville in 1874. He died in Sept. 1955 in Kalamazoo, where he had resided the last 25 years of his life. While living in Nash­ ville, Cross had been a foreman in the finishing department of the Lentz Table Company and had built three homes in Nash­ ville. The News noted in his obituary that Mr. Cross “invented the first music holding piano bench, and also held a patent on a table lock.” In addition to all the practical and progressive inventions that came out of early Nashville, there were bound to be some that scarcely went beyond the daydream category. Some bordered on the ridiculous. News editor Orno Strong took pains to describe on such far-fetched contrivance in this December 1887 report: “An invention was explained to us this week by a subscriber which he thinks will put him in the orchestra with Jay Gould and the rest of the Anarchist targets. “It is nothing more than a vehicle with axles bent to Nashville had it's share of inventors— “Necessity is the mother of invention,” so the saying goes. Whether or not that ancient Latin proverb holds true in describing works of early Nashville inventors is not, however, conclusively proved. But it appears that some local inventions were designed to fill a definite need, at least as envisioned by the creator. One of Nashville’s pioneer general merchants had his own concept of a necessity, as recorded by the Nashville News in early December 1878: “L. L. Loomis has installed in his store a revolutionary bit of equip­ ment. It is a revolving One of Nashville's early inventors was Issac New­ ton Kellogg, who, like his namesake, was a whiz at math. Two of his contem­ poraries, Alfred C. Buxton (1843-1924) and William E. Shields (1843-1922) also were responsible for in­ novative mechanical de­ signs that came out of Nashville in that era. Kel­ logg, who died in 1898 at age 64, is remembered as a talented cabinetmaker, crafting natural wood trim for many local homes and stores. He could close his eyes, visualize angles, and cut lumber precisely with­ out the use of calipers. 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Atlee Burpee Co. 1981 —— A device for making glue joints accurately and expeditiously in the cabinet shop was invented by Issac Newton Kellogg in 1887. The patented machine bears his name and the identification of "Nashville, Mich." allow the horse to travel directly under, sheltered from the sun and rain. “The driver will sit in front and the passengers will sit sideways on seats that are lengthwise over the horse’s back. There will be a steering apparatus and an arrangement with wide bands under the horse, so that going downhill the animal can be lifted bodily off his feet and given a rest while the whole outfit coasts. “The lifting arrangements will also be handy in case the horse tries to run away, as a turn of the crank raises him' from the ground and holds him suspended in mid-air.” Needless to say, this seems to be the first and last word Strong published on that subject. 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MEMBER FDIC �The Maple Valley News, Nashville, Tuesday, December 8, 1981 — Page 5 Coloring contest, each category will be awarded a $15 gift cer­ tificate; second place winners will receive a $10 certificate; and third place winners a $5 gift certificate. As an extra special bonus this year, each of the par­ ticipating stores will pick a winner from their own business and award them with prizes. A number of entries in both age categories received honorable mention. Although there are no prizes to award for those who receive honorable mention, these children are commended for a job well done. Honorable Mention goes to the following in the six and under age bracket: Retha Byrd, 5, Marathon C Store; Amy Kipp, 5, Garl’s Market; Stacey Hawblitz, 5, Johnny’s Food Mart; Eric Bachmann, 6, Mace Pharmacy; April McDiarmid, 4, Johnny’s Food Mart; Jamie Oster, 2, Johnny’s Food Mart; Jenny Schovan, l’/a, Wolever’s Real Estate; Andrea Davis, 3, from front page- Sugar Hut; Jim Dunham, 3, Village Hair Port; Dana LeValley, 5, Grandma’s Greenery; Shane Scott, 5, Kelley’s Variety; and Leslie Gould, 5, Mace Pharmacy. In the 7 to 10 age group, the following received honorable mention: David Reynolds, 7, Kelley’s Variety; Jason Abendroth, 9, Irene’s Beauty Shop; Ceven Cornish, 9, Johnny’s Food Mart; Kris Brzycki, 9, Thornapple General Store; Ryan Rosin, 9, Grandma’s Greenery; Bobby Wood, 10, Marathon C Store; Angela Felder, 8, Big George’s Party Store; Brian Dumont, 9, Grandma’s Greenery; Michelle Heaton, 8, Grandma’s Greenery; Derek Morawski, 7, Kelley’s Variety; Faith Wells, 9, Steakhouse Restaurant; Kori Menneta Keast, 7, Marathon C Store; Matt Schaub, 10, Kelley’s Variety; Darcie Elliston, 9, Nashville Auto and Farm Supply; Kristina Tobias, 8, Nashville Fargo Service; Holli Hale, 7; and Donna Green, 8. Christmas concert, Junior Band: “Little Champ,“ march, “Two Christmas Spirituals,” “Have Yourself A Merry Little Christmas,” “Let It Snow! Let It Snow! Let It Snow!” . Senior Band: “Nobel Men,” march, “Overture For Winds,” “Great Songs of Christmas, “The Lighter Side of Christmas,” and “White Christmas.” A goodwill offering to defray the costs of programs and decorations will be PROFESSIONAL BUSINESS DIRECTORY LIMESTONE & MARL (Delivered and Spread) CRANEWORK * Drainage Ditches • Farm Ponds DARRELL HAMILTON Rt. 3, NASHVILLE PH. 852-9691 FOR PROFESSIONAL INSURANCE PLANNING Call... THE HECKER AGENCY 225 N. MAIN - NASHVILLE PHONE 852*9680 VERMONTVILLE VILLAGE COUNCIL MEETINGS 1st 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 U Reasonable Fees!! (517) 852-9564 — NASHVILLE — Ask for Dan! I Nashville Literary Club meets Dec. 9 The Nashville Woman’s Literary Club will meet at the Community Center in Putnam Park at 7:30 p.m. Wednesday, December 9th a week earlier than had been scheduled. Every member should bring a guest if possible, and a dish for the dessert buffet. Also bring the recipe of your dessert in case others wish to copy it. There will be no club meetings in January or February. The next meeting is set for 7:30 p.m. March 17, 1982, at the home of Mrs. Ed Boldrey of Nashville. Each member may bring items for a Silent Auction at that March meeting. The October meeting of the Literary Club was held at the United Methodist Com­ munity House. A program was presented by Sgt. Gerald Smith of the Barry County Sheriffs Dept. For the past four years, Sgt. Smith has specialized in giving talks with slides on crime prevention, and displays of lodes and alarms used in safeguarding homes. He has given many talks to adult groups and also to school children of various ages, concerning their safety on bicycles and traffic precautions as well as how to help keep younger children safe. Everyone at the meeting gained much useful in- formation from Sgt. Smith’s presentation. Un­ fortunately, this service will not be available to the county next year due to lack of funds in 1982. Action - Ads FOR RENT: In Nashville-2 large apartments, one up, one down, 1st months rent plus security deposit, no pets, no children 852-0833 Nashville (12-8) FOR RENT: Upstairs one bedroom apartment, fur­ nished, no children or pets, $175, pay own utilities 852­ 0882 or 852-1671 Nashville (tfn) Looking for an Independent Agent? from front page One name says it best. received. The ■ band boosters will serve cake and coffee in the cafeteria following the concert. Vermontville church will present a Christmas Cantata Many words have been written regarding the Christmas story. Many songs have been sung. On December 13 at 7:00 the choir of the First Congregational Church of Vermontville will present a new adaptation of the familiar story. “This Holy Child” by Lani Smith tells the Christmas story through new musical pieces and traditional carols. This beautiful cantata captures the “feeling” of Christmas. It stresses the joy, tenderness, and everlasting love expressed by the birth of Jesus so many years ago. Everyone is invited to join the choir in this musical celebration of the Christmas season. 4-H Teen lock-in Eaton County 4-H teens have been invited to join other counties for a Lock-In at the Battle Creek Y Center, from 10 p.m. December 29 to 7 p.m. December 30. Teens (13 years and older) will enjoy swimming, volleyball, basketball, racquetball and more. The cost is $4, which is payable when you sign up and includes snacks. 4-H members may ask one non-4H friend to come along. Call the Extension office (543­ 2310 or 645-2351) to sign up soon! NOTICE Deadline for filing nominating petitions for Nashville President, Clerk, Treasurer, Accessor and three two year terms on the Nashville Village Council will be Tuesday, December 15, 1981 at 4:00 p.m. Petitions must be filed with the Nashville Village Clerk. Nomination petitions are available at the Village Clerk's Office. Susan AA. Corkwell Nashville Village Clerk Letters to Santa! The first day of December was a good day for little Christopher Hartwell of Nashville Jo drop a line to Santa. He mailed the letter to the North Pole at a special box located near Santa's headquarters in Nashville's Central Park. Christopher, one-and-a-half years old, is the son of Cheryl and John Hartwell of Mason Road. 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. (Maple Valley News photo by Susan Hinckley) Christmas Shop Locally! Saturday, December 12,1981 10:00 to 11:30 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 Putnam Library, Maple Valley Cooperative Nursery and the Nashville Chamber of Commerce. �The Maple Volley News, Nashville, Tuesday. December 8, 1981 — Page 6 Nashville News, continued from page 3 The Nashville Police Dept, handled 54 complaints in November, according to a police activity report presented Thursday to the village council by Sgt. Eugene Koetje, acting chief. Included in the complaints were five larcenies; two malicious destructions of property; four open doors or windows; and one criminal sexual conduct case. During the month, the Nashville officers made four arrests and- assisted the Barry County Sheriff’s Dept, seven times. The local police' issued four moving violation citations and 15 parking tickets. The Nashville police cruiser was driven a total of 2,060 miles during November, using 198 gallons of gasoline­ Classes in discipleship are being taught from December through February at the Nashville Church of the Nazarene by Rev. Richard Wadsworth. The classes commence each Sunday at 9:45 a.m. with communion, and run until 10:50. A three-act play, “To All People’’, by Edith Shaffee is being rehearsed by teens at the Nashville Church of the Nazarene, who will present the Christmas production at 7 p.m. Sunday, December 20. Mrs. Geneva Rowe of Vermontville underwent surgery last week at Grand Rapids Osteopathic Hospital, and at the time of this report was expected to be confined about a week. Mr. and Mrs. Burton Ebersole, Sr., former local residents now of Green Cove Springs, Florida, returned home last Friday after a three-weeks visit here with their daughters and families: Betty and Kendall Wilcox and Bessie hnd Tim Smith and children. Thanksgiving Day the family gathered for a dinner at the home of Ebersole’s grandson and family, Jerry and Mary Sessions and daughters of Nashville. Present in addition to the senior Ebersoles were Mr. and Mrs. Burton T. Ebersole of Lansing; Mr. and Mrs. Kendall Wilcox; Mr. and Mrs. Tim Smith and girls; and Ginger Sessions, all of Nashville; and Lionel Cole of Bedford. Descendants of the late James and Mary Jane (Miller) Hummel of Nash­ ville gathered for a family Christmas reunion Sunday, December 6, at the Kalamo Township Hall. The potluck dinner event is an annual affair instituted and hosted for the past ten years by the Hummels’ grandson, Joel, and his wife, the former Gladys Eddy Perkins, a daughter of the late Jim and Lena Eddy of Nashville. Western Pines i CHRISTMAS SALE All Hats and Hat Bands .25% Off Flannel Shirts and Sweaters 25% Off All Jackets and Vests in Store . 20% Off All Tack and Horse Care 10% Off Lee Jeans ..... ..................*15.50 i _ j- ._ n._.i . SSOAft Many local families were represented at the reunion, including the Mix and Hinckley families, in ad­ dition to children and grandchildren of Joel Hummel. Also present were members of the Eddy and Perkins families. Those present came from Nash­ ville, Kalamo, Charlotte, Hastings, Grand Ledge, Battle Creek, Lansing, and Vermontville and Grass Lake. Mr. and Mrs. Gerald Shoup of Nashville returned home last week after a twoweeks trip to visit friends and relatives in Texas. At Galveston, they saw Amy and John Boughton, former publishers of the Maple Valley News. The Shoups enjoyed their stay with the Boughtons in their lovely home on the Gulf Coast, where they took long beach walks and dined on fresh seafood. They also toured the Bishop’s Palace, one of the most elegant of the many mansions located located on Galveston Island. The Shoups also had the opportunity to see the Boughton’s daughter, Alisande Trimble, and her daughter, Meagan, who came to Galveston for the weekend from their home in Houston. Mrs. Boughton is associated with a nursing home in Galveston where she has administrative duties and is involved in training nurses in geriatrics. After leaving Galveston, the Shoups went on to Aransas Pass to visit her stepbrother and family, Mr. and Mrs. Donald Hartshorn and daughters. They also visited Corpus Christi before the return trip home. We were saddened to hear of the death Sunday of for­ mer local resident Leah (Walrath) Partridge of Flint. A faithful Maple Valley News subscriber, Mrs. Partridge has been a great help in preparing several Memories of the Past articles which have ‘been published in the News. Her father, the late Hi Walrath of Nashville, was well-known as a local band organizer and director, and in the early years, Leah served as pianist for Walrath’s dance orchestra. Before her marriage, she worked as a switchboard operator at the old Citizens Telephone Company in Nashville, and was one of the original members of the Cloverleaf Class of the former Evangelical United Brethren Church here. Memorial services are to be conducted Wednesday in Flint. Our sincere con­ dolences to the family. 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A story of tangled lives and the brutal cost of wealth and power, t BRIGHT FLOWS THE RIVER by Taylor Caldwell. A novel about a man in mid­ life crisis who has come close to destroying himself. The following books have been added to the Michigan collection: MICHIGAN MILITARY RECORDS by Sue Imogene Silliman, State Historian, D.A.R. Records of the soldiers of the Revolutionary War buried in Michigan, pensioners of territorial Michigan and soldiers of Michigan awarded the “Medal of Honor”. HERPETOLOGY OF MICHIGAN by Alexander Ruthven. Also included is a bibliography of the ar­ chaeology of Michigan by Harlan Smith. HAH. TO THE VICTORS! by John Behee. Black athletes at the University of Michigan. SOME UPPER PENIN­ SULA PIONEERS by the Michigan Pioneer Historical Society. CONSPIRACY OF PONTIAC by Francis Park­ man. CHARTER OF THE CITY OF BATTLE CREEK. MICHIGAN’S GOVER­ NORS. A portfolio compiled by the Michigan State Library in 1954. THE DOCTOR’S SECRET JOURNAL by Daniel Morison. A true account of the violence at Fort Michilimacknac. PRE-HISTORIC MACKINAC ISLAND by George Stanley. A geological survey of the island. REMEMBERING by Ernest Jack Sharpe. Poems about the good old days. DETROIT : ITS TROLLEYS AND IN­ TERURBANS. Pictures and text compiled from the Michigan Transit Museum. MICHIGAN SOLDIERS IN THE CIVIL WAR by Frederick Williams. HISTORY OF RAILROAD TAXATION IN MICHIGAN by Wilbur O. Hedrick. GHOST TOWNS AND PLACE NAMES OF BAY COUNTY by Odeal Sharp. GASOLINE AGE by J.P. Edmonds follows the developmentt of the automobile and the gasoline engine. THE FIRST MICHIGAN FRONTIER by Calvin Goodrich. Putnam Library now has an alcoholism education reference guide which will help readers select materials on both prevention and recovery aspects of the disease. Vermontville Township news The Vermontville Township Board met in regular session at 8 p.m. in the fire barn office. Present: Frith, Thrun, Baker, Sampson and Pember. Visitors: Tom Joostberns, Jim Faust from the fire department and Edgar Fleetham. Frith called the meeting to order with the pledge to flag. The minutes of October 29, 1981 were read and ap­ proved. Treasurers Report $78,090.96 Treasurers Bills 2,656.53 Clerks Bills..... 5,630.95 Pember made a motion to approve and pay these from the proper funds. Thrun seconded. Roll call vote revealed all ayes. Sampson moved to .ad­ journ. Baker seconded. 9:45 p.m. Janice L. Baker -Vermontville Township Clerk EATON COUNTY FARM AND HOME CALENDAR December 10-12 - Junior Livestock Show, Livestock Judging Pavilion, MSU. Thursday, December 10-7 p.m. Plastercraft Workshop, 4-H Building Auditorium, Charlotte Fairgrounds. Open to anyone interested. Saturday, December 12 - 12:00 noon, DHIA and Holstein Association Annual Banquet, Masonic Temple, Charlotte. Reservations required at Extension office, 543-2310. Monday, December 14 - 7:30 p.m. Jr. Livestock Association Meeting, Kardel Hall, Charlotte Fairgrounds. Monday, December 14 - 7-9 p.m. Open House to honor Ann Ross, Home Economist, who is retiring, Employees’ Lounge, County Courthouse. Tuesday, December 15-7 p.m. 4-H Special Riding Association meeting, Kardel Hall, Charlotte Fairgrounds. Thursday, December 17 - 6:30-9:30 p.m. 4-H Family Roller Skating, Adams’ Skating Center, Charlotte. Thursday, December 17 - Tel-Farm Check-in, Extension office, Charlotte. Tuesday, December 29 -10 p.m. - 7 a.m. 4-H Teen Lock-In, Battle Creek Y Center. Reservations required, 543-2310. 1982 CASTLETON TAXPAYERS! Castleton Town­ ship Hall, 98 South Main St. on Fridays, December 11, 18 and 24 from 9:00 a.m. until 5:00 p.m. for your convenience in paying taxes. Don't forget your dog licenses are due now at $5.00 each. I will be at the Geneva Brumm Treasurer 2-WAYS to solve FUEL Problems your FFA sponsors dance The Maple Valley FFA Chapter will be sponsoring a dance on December 11. There will be door prizes. Admission is $1. The money from the dance will go to the FFA’s treasury for some of their activities, such as the State Convention. Maple Grove birthday club The Maple Grove Birthday .Club will meet Tuesday, December 15 at the Tick Tock for dinner between 12:30 and 1 p.m. Bring a Christmas gift for your secret pal. Each Hostess team is to Pacesetter Fashions, Inc., 1­ bring a Christmas box for an 800-643-6305. honorary member. Cut with the 'Best' HOMELITE Chain Saw WHEELER MARINE M-66 So. Nashville Phone 852-9609 9 to 7 Daily * Closed Sundays �The MapleValley News. Nashville, Tuesday, December 8. 1981 — Page 7 • Teresa and Stephine, and Robert and Peg Halsey of Nashville and Bruce Calton from Kalamazoo. Mrs. Florence Kilpatrick, By Esther Shepard Lloyd and Merna Faust with Clarence and Dorothy Faust This Friday, December 11, Chapel, Carmel, by the sea. and Victor Warner of the U.S. Postal Service will Other Maple Valley Hastings were at the Tick issue a block of four 20-cent graduates attending were Tock for Thanksgiving stamps featuring desert Beckey" Marsh of San dinner. Then the Verplants in the American West. Francisco, Randy Hamlen of montville group visited their Three are in the cactus Honolulu and Dick Steward sister Blanche Minick at the family: Barrel cactus, of Phoenix. After the Barry County Medical Care Beavertail cactus and the honeymoon in Tokibi, the Facility. Mrs. Greta Firster Saguare. The other is Agave, newlyweds will reside in San a succulent plant in the Mateo wh ere Michael has received a wedding invitation for December 11 at Amaryllis family. been employed by Westerns The Senior Citizens will Air and Refrigeration, Montivedo, Uruguay from meet Tuesday, December 15 branch of the Lionbach Co. Gus Ponce de Leon who plans to honeymoon in the for their Christmas dinner Since October 1, Cecilia and exchange of gifts. Bingo has been employed as an States, and will visit in Nash­ ville and Vermontville. will be played during the rest obstetrical nurse. Callers at the Firster home of the afternoon, in the A visitor of Miss Esther last Tuesday were Mildred Griswold room of the Shepard last week was her Congregational Church. cousin, LeRoy Harvey of Hill and Veda Shull. Gertie will be going by bus to the Mrs. Phyllis Kilpatrick Beaverton. and Kevin spent the Thanksgiving guests of Grand Ole Opry next Thanksgiving holiday in Herbert and Sarah Ames weekend. Ralph Wells (jad eye California attending the were their son Bill and Linda wedding of Michael Ames and girls, the twins surgery and is reported Kilpatrick and Cecilia Anessa and Stacitey were coming along fine. John Hokanson is walking Santulli at the Highlands Inn from Western at Kalamazoo, without his walker and uses a cane very little. John and Daisy visited their son John Jr. and family in Charlotte for Thanksgiving. A call to Mercel, Calif. The deadline for filing nominating peti­ Sunday found my greatnephew, Noval Fisher, tions for Vermontville President, Clerk, recovering from a ten foot Treasurer, Assessor, and three (3) four fall. Mrs. Alice Shillings and year terms on the Vermontville Village sister, Mrs. Flora Shurlow, Council will be Tuesday, December 15, wentto Flora’s son’s (Russel 1981 at 4:00 P.M. Petitions must be filed Crosslam) in Battle Creek for dinner. As Russell’s son with the Vermontville Village Clerk. Nom­ is leaving for the service, the inating petitions are available at the Vil­ other brother is also in the Army in Germany and will lage Clerk's office. be home in June. Mrs. Flora Shurlow was Natalie Gaedert, Clerk with her family for Village of Vermontville Thanksgiving in Battle, Vermontville news Z?8 NOTICE is 1 Msiura IM ,December II, IImi) OOo.m. untilMl pii fiiMfflin Creek. Mrs. Alice Shillings was with her daughter, the Ira Pifer family, for politically minded or self­ Thanksgiving. Loretta Pifer TO THE EDITOR: has returned home after This is in regard to the serving. They care about our surgery at Sparrow Hospital. raging battle between children and love the place Our condolences ~ to the George Hubka and the school where they live. I have not always agreed family and friends of board. I don’t doubt the sincerity with the decisions of the Theodore Northrup, 73, whose death occurred of Mr. Hubka in trying to board, but we’ve got Friday in Coldwater at the maintain the letter of the problems — big problems — Branch County Community law. We need people who will in our schools. They promise Health Center. A former instruct us in this area to get even bigger with Branch County official and because we all know there further cuts in state aid next officer of a county truck are so many laws. Most are year. We have got to learn to association, Von, as we knew designed to protect the compromise and work him, grew up in the Chance public and are in our best together! An election specialist for School District and was a interest. Unfortunately, Vermontville graduate. He most also need the in­ the Secretary of State’s was elected to the old Branch terpretation ofa lawyer to be office recently stated that recalling board members County Lodge 1907 and a fully understood. But I also do not doubt the has become “the most member of the Trye F&AM Lodge 18 and St. Mark sincerity of the people who popular indoor sport in Episcopal Church. Von is have been elected by the Michigan.” I’m 100 percent survived by his wife, the district to serve on the for sports, believe me, but former Audrey Lamb; a son, board. These people are not Cont. on page 11 Jack C. Northrup; and four grandchildren; a brother, JI Dale Northrup; sisters, Mrs. • Leonard (LaVance) Aldrich, r Mrs. Mildred Martin, Mrs. ’ Gladys Dean and Mrs. Vera M Sponable; and a host of ■ friends. Services were held J| Monday, December 7 at 1:30 " p.m. at St. Mark Episcopal ® Church in Coldwater. Arrangements were by Putnam Funeral Home and — TICKETS ON SALE — interment was here in Woodlawn Cemetery. Two sisters preceded him in Featuring ... death, Mrs. Stella Todd and Edith Rawson. 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CHEESE SPREAD 1 oz. pkgs. <CHEESE SPREAD REGULAR»10“ SALE 00 20%~ �The Maple Valley News, Nashville, Tuesday, December 8, 1981 — Page 8 Al V Varsity basketball squad wins opener— Maple Valley boys began their varsity basketball season in the best way by possible, Friday, defeating Bellevue 66-43. The visitors never came Sports close as the Lions took a commanding 18-5 first quarter lead. Balanced scoring and a 50 percent field goal shooting percentage for the night also aided the Lions’ cause. Valley held a 32-18 half- time advantage and allowed the Broncos to come within 9 points late in the third quarter before finally silencing the threat in the final period. The team showed a lot of patience for the first game of the year. Their hustle and defense confused the Broncos into errors. The Lions dominated rebounding statistics, grabbing 42 to Bellevue’s 25. Tony Dunkelburger led Valley rebounders with 14 and Jeff Beebe grabbed 18. Walt Maurer paced Lions scorers with 13 points; Tony Dunkelberger added 9; Jeff Beebe and Tim Tobias, 8 each; Randy Joostberns, Eric Wolff, Mickey Mahon, 6 each; Tom Brooke and Pete Koetje, 4; and Mike Hull, 2. Dan Keech also saw action for the Lions. The Lions travel to Charlotte for a Tuesday contest. The junior varsity will begin at 6:30 p.m. The next home contest will be this Friday against league foe Saranac. Walt Maurer shoots over Rick Otto (14) in action at Maple Valley Friday. M.V. JV's romp over Bellevue Mike Hull (14) of Maple Valley shoots a reverse lay-up in front of Bellevue's Russ Abbott Friday. The Lions opened the season with a 66-43 win. Photos by Steve Jacobs The junior varsity basketball team started off the season with a 51 to 41 win over Bellevue. The JVs had an outstanding first quarter and had taken a 16 to 4 lead. Bellevue came back with a strong second quarter and Bellevue led 21-20 at the half. Maple Valley came the third quarter and totally dominated, outscoring Bellevue 18-6 and led 38-27 after three quarters. All team members that dressed took part in the victory. Members of this year’s junior varsity team are: Eric Brown, Luke Potter, Ray Yarger, Ted Hall, Marty Martin, Scott Alldaffer, Tom DeGroot, John DeGroot, Scott Whit­ more, John Myers, Ron Hull, Jeff Starring, Scott Everett, arid Chris Barton. Rebounding leaders for Maple Valley were Jeff Starring with 8; Chris Barton, 4; and Scott Everett, 3. As a team, the Lions only got 20 rebounds. Maple Valley had a good field goal shooting night, making 23 of 50 shots which is 46 percent. Jeff Starring led the Lions with 18 points; Marty Martin,-17 pts.; Scott The Village Hair Port Let us take care of your... yat" cets MORfSJM KR7KMONn Now when you buy the StihlOlOAVor 015L, you'llget over $40 worth ofcustom wood­ cuttingaccessories. 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Thursday, Jan 7 Hot Dogs, Tri Taters, Jello with Fruit, Cookie. Friday, Jan 8 Taco’s, Lettuce n Cheese, Corn, Fruit Cocktail, Peanut Butter Sandwich. Band meeting and concert set— The band boosters will hold its monthly meeting tonight (Tuesday) at 7 p.m. in the Band Room at Maple Valley High School. Plan to attend the Band concert this Sunday, December 13th at the gymnasium at 3 p.m. QUALITY WORKMANSHIP TRANSMISSION REPAIRS BODY & BUMP SERVICE WHEEL ALIGNMENT & BALANCING • TUNE-UPS & MUFFLERS • MAJOR OVERHAULS • BRAKES • • • • PHONE 852-0713 5TIHLA The World's largest Selling Chain Saw SEPTIC TANK CLEANING: Approved by Michigan Department of Health. ( all Menzo Howe, Charlotte. Phone 543-0173. । Ifn) Trowbridge Service 130 S. Main St., Vermontville - Ph. 726-0569 �The Maple Valley News, Nashville, Tuesday, Decembers, 1981 — Page9 Menu for Barry County Nutrition Site — What’s happening in school ? The signs of drug use Some researchers have claimed that they can predict habitual drug use several years before it actually begins, by finding young people who are less self-reliant, ambitious,, interested in school, socially accepted, and academically confident than their schoolmates, as well as in some cases more rebellious, untrustworthy, and im­ pulsive. As a parent, you should try to find help for your child if he or she is shy and lonely, poor in relationships with other youngsters and the family; seems lacking in self-confidence; is unduly troubled by anxiety, depression, and frustration; is always seeking immediate satisfaction of desires; is impulsive, takes risks, and gives little thought to health and safety. A youngster who willfully disregards rules and resists authority may also easily turn to drugs. Along with such signs of a child’s emotional problems POINSETTIAS POSIES 'h PLANTS ORDEREARLY (Before December 19) For that special... BOWKET or a tired old grandma may be all you'll get! as poor grades, parents can watch for more direct signs of possible drug in­ volvement. By such signs, a troubled youngster may actually be consciously or unconsciously seeking a parents-help and support for emotional problems. Bloodshot eyes or unusual hunger and tiredness may mean marijuana use. Also, the smell of burned hemp (similar to rope) in a youngster’s room or on his or her clothes may indicate marjuana smoking. Drowsiness, slurred speech, excessive quietness, eyes with enlarged pupils sen­ sitive to light, frequent wearing of sunglasses, arm punctures and wearing long sleeves to hide them and blood spots on sleeves may result from use of more serious drugs, such as heroin. Tubes of glue, spray paint or other aerosol cans, smeared rags and plastic bags, strange odors on clothes and elsewhere may indicate sniffing of glue or other substances. Bent spoons, hypodermics, eyedroppers indicate regular drug injections. Water pipes and similar items are a sign of systematic marijuana smoking. Cough medicine bottles, unexplained pills or their containers, prescription pills missing from the medicine cabinet point to pill-popping. Talkativeness, irregular gait, exuberant manners suggest amphetamine or barbituate use. Money maneuvering such as constant borrowing, soliciting, perhaps stealing and having valuables disappear, may result from drug needs, Class of '82 leads the attendance figures for Nov. Maple Valley’s senior class compiled the best at­ tendance figures for all grades in the Jr.-Sr. High School for the month of November. Ninety-three percent (93) of the senior class was in school every day during the month of November. Runners-up to the Class of 1982 were the seventh and eighth grade classes. Individual attendance figures were as follow: Senior 93.2 percent; Juniors 90.1 percent; Sophomores 91.4 percent; Freshman 90.4 percent; Eighth 93.0 percent; and Seventh 92.9 percent. The average monthly attendance for all students was 91.8 percent. This figure is down from October average of 93.9. The decrease can be primarily attributed to the deer hun­ ting season. Training Center, Great Serving our countryGRANDMA'S Lakes, Ill. Ross E. Nichols During the eight-week , GREENERY j Navy Seaman Ross. E. training cycle, trainees \ <52-9797 JP Nichols, son of William J. studied general military and Elizabeth A. Nichols of subjects designed to prepare 1200 S. Mason Road, Nash­ them for further academic ville, has completed recruit and on-the-job training in training at the Naval one of the Navy’s 85 basic occupational fields. Included in their studies, were seamanship, close order drill, Naval history and first a id. Personnel who complete this course of in­ struction are eligible for three hours of college credit in Physical Education and Hygiene. A 1981 graduate of Maple Valley Junior Senior high school, Vermontville, he joined the Navy in August To the beautiful one in 1981. Steven W. Schovan your life, man, woman or Marine Pfc. Steven W. Schovan, son of Jerald W. child, give a ... Schovan of 2713 N. Ionia Road, Vermontville, Mich., has reported for duty with Headquarters Squadron 37, Marine Corps Air Station, El Toro, Calif. From ... He joined the Marine Corps in June 1981. Everett R. Swift Marine Warrant Officer Everett R. Swift, whose wife, Janice, is the daughter of 157 S. Main Street - Vermontville Robert Mahar of Route 2, Vermontville, l^ich., has PHONE 726-0330 reported for duty with Headquarters and a Headquarters Squadron, Marine Corps Air Station, El Toro, Calif. Gift, Give a Gift of Beauty GIFT CERTIFICATE NANCY’S BEAUTY SHOP Dec. 9 Liver, Corn, Broiled Tomato Half, Roll, Rice Pudding. Dec. 10 - Sliced Turkey on Broccoli, Cheese, Rice, Carrot Raisin Salad, Bread, Pie. Dec. 11 Fish, Baked Potato, Brussels Sprouts, Lettuce & Tomato Salad, Muffin, Sherbet. Dec. 14 - Italian Zucchini, Wax Beans, Lettuce Wedge, Bread, Peach Crisp. Dec. 15 - Chicken, Dum­ plings, Buttered Carrots, Frozen Cranberry Salad, Biscuit, Cake. Dec. 16 Braised Cube Steak, Corn Souffle, Lettuce Wedge, Custard. Dec. 17 Macaroni & Cheese, Peas, Bread, Pears. Dec. 18 - Meat Loaf, Au Gratin Potatoes, Mixed Vegetables, Roll, Fruit. December 15, 1981 the Delton Nutrition Meal Site will be bolding its grand opening at the VFW Post in Delton. This meal site will be open Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday each week. For reservations at Delton, Hastings, Nashville or Woodland meals sites, call 948-8062,24 hours in advance. If you are interested in Home Delivered Meals, call 948-8062 for information. There is not a set cost per meal, however this is not a welfare program and donations are expected for each meal you eat. The seniors at Nutrition Sites set the donation request at 75c per meal. 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Main — NASHVILLE PHONE:852-9747 �The Mople Valley News, Nashville, Tuesday, December 8, 1981 — Page 10 Many flowering plants are available for the holidays The poinsettia may be the first flowering plant you think of as the holidays approach, but it’s by no means your only choice. A wide variety of flowering plants can add beauty to your holiday decor. Ifyour house or apartment is fairly cool — between 60 and 70 degrees F. during the day and cooler at night — Eaton County Extension Director Allen Krizek recommends kalanchoe (kal-un-CO-ee), Christmas cactus, amaryllis, azalea, Rieger begonia and cyclamen. Kalanchoe is a succulent plant that produces clusters of small, trumpet-shaped flowers in shades of yellow, orange, pink and red. It needs bright light and water only when the soil begins to dry out. Christmas cacti bear exotic-looking blossoms in white, pink, coral and red at the ends of slightly pen­ dulous, segmented stems. Overwatering .causes premature flower bud drop, so water only when the soil surface feels dry: The amaryllis is a large bulb that produces large — up to dinner plate-sized — lily-shaped flowers on a tall stem. Strap-shaped leaves appear after flowering. The bulbs are usually available potted and ready to grow — Joan and Homer Winegar0« STANTON'S REAL ESTATE ERMONTVILLE ASHVILLE 726-0181 852-1717 Judy and Sara Allswede and Barbara Headley of Eaton Rapids attended the Michigan 4-H PEER-Plus and Group Dynamite workshop December 4-6 at Kettunen Center, the state 4­ H leadership training facility in Tustin. “The workshop-focused on helping participants im­ prove their interpersonal communications and group interaction skills,” says Nancy Diuble Thelen, Eaton County 4-H youth agent. Eaton County delegates chose to participate in one of three programs during the workshop. In workshop A, 37 ACRES VACANT LAND: 20 acres of woods, near Maple Valley High School, blacktop road, natural gas available. Thornapple River runs thru the property. Will divide. Also - one % acre (or more) wooded lot. Contract terms. IN NASHVILLE has 2 car garage, nice location. Owner will finance with reasonable terms. 3 BEDROOM HOME: SPECIAL: NE of Vermontville, Lakewood schools, contract terms. HANDYMAN If you have been thinking about buying a home — “The buyers market today could be the best for some years to come’' — Call Homer or Joan and let's discuss your housing needs. Evenings... 726*0223 Get your car ready with these... Winter Specials from...Nashville Fargo Service! 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Then repot in fresh soil with the upper half of the County residents attend 4-H Peer-Plus & Dynamite group ASSOC. BROKER REALTOR all you add is water. Colors range from white through pink and red. Azaleas are shrubby plants with glossy, dark green leaves. They bear a profusion of blossoms in a wide range of solid colors and variegations. They do best in acid soil, bright light and cool temperatures. Like amaryllis bulbs, they can be planted outdoors in the summer, then brought in before frost. Rieger begonias flower more or less continuously indoors. Their flowers resemble those' of wax begonias except in size — Rieger begonia blossoms are about twice as large. After some months of flowering Winter Specials »16’5 • Check Hoses • Check Belts • Pressure test coojing system and radiator cap • Drain and fill with antifreeze to -25° All other parts and fluids extra. Nashville Fargo Service 106 S. MAIN,. NASHVILLE Ph. 852-1802 - No appointment necessary. participants took part in PEER-Plus and Group Dynamite exercises and learned how they can be used in club and group, activities. In workshop B, participants concentrated on teaming how to facilitate Group Dynamite and' PEER-Plus programs. Workshop C was a follow-up session in which PEER-Plus and Group Dynamite facilitators discussed human develop­ ment skills and more ad­ vanced techniques in in­ terpersonal relationships and group dynamics. The Workshops were made possible by a grant from Manufacturer’s National Bank of Detroit, the Chemical Bank & Trust Company of Midland and other local supporters through the Michigan 4-H Foundation, and Eaton County 4-H Council. For more information about other 4-H activities, contact Thelen at the Eaton County Cooperative Ex­ tension Service office, or call 543-2310 or 645-2351. 4-H Plastercraft workshop planned The plastercraft (or white ware) workshop, sponsored by the Eaton County 4-H Program, will be held Thursday, December 10 at 7 p.m. in the 4-H Building Auditorium on the Charlotte Fairgrounds. Anyone in­ terested in learning about plastercraft is welcome, whether you have ever worked with this craft or not. Resource persons will demonstrate how to clean, paint and finish plastercraft as well as have a variety of items on display. Some of these may be suitable for 4-H projects. December 4-H family skate set All Eaton County 4-H families and friends are invited to the December 4-H Family Roller Skating evening. The skate will be held on Thursday, December 17, from 6:30-9:30 p.m. at Adams’ Skating Center, 1069 Lansing Rd., Charlotte. Action - Ads SCULPTURED NAIL EXTENTIONS, manicures, and pedicures available. Bobbie 852-0940. ' (Nashv.) crown above the soil and bright light and cool temgrow outdoors in a protected peratures, arid it should spot Bring it inside again flower again for the before frost and give it holidays. MINUTES OF REGULAR MEETING Village of Nashville NOVEMBER 19, 1981 The regular meeting of the Nashville Village Council held November 19, 1981 at 7:00 p.m. at the Community Center in Nashville was called to order by President Harold Christiansen. Present, Rizor, Fueri, Frith, Babcock, Tobias and Hughes. The minutes of the last regular meeting and the special meeting held November 5, 1981 were read and approved. Letter was read from a concerned citizen regard­ ing the clean up job done on his property after the new sewer was installed. Matter referred to contractor will be cleaned up. as soon as weather permits. Motion by Hughes, supported by Rizor to adopt change order No. 3 on Contract No. 3, no money change in contract. All Ayes. Motion Carried. Motion by Rizor, supported by Fueri to give Normco Construction a 90 day extension on Con­ tract No. 3 to be again reviewed at that time, there­ fore adopting change order No. 4 on Contract No. 3. All Ayes. Motion Carried. Motion by Fueri, supported by Rizor to give Dunigan Brothers a time extension until May 31, 1982 on Contract No. 1 and Contract No. 2 for. clean up arid restoration only, therefore adopting Change Order No. 3 on Contract No. 1 and Change Order No. 2 on Contract No. 2. All Ayes. Motion carried. Motion by Hughe's, supported by Fueri, not to install a door on the south wall of the old sewer lab. All Ayes. Motion Carried. Motion by Hughes, supported by Fueri to not remove the existing door on the East wall of the old sewer lab. All Ayes. Motion Carried. Motion by Rizor, supported by Hughes to pay Consumers Power $288 out of Sewer Construction Account for the 480 volt service at the waste water treatment plant at 202 S. Main, to be completed before December 15,1981. All Ayes, Motion Carried. Motion by Hughes, supported by Babcock to pay David Dimmers for legal services rendered on the Sewer Project through August 31, 1981. 92 hours at $45. Total $4,140.00. All Ayes. Motion Carried. Motion by Hughes, supported by Babcock to pay Williams & Works Engineering for services rendered through October 30, 1981. Project 85676 $4,013.54, 85677 - $4,542.95 and 85829 - $889.15: Total $19,445.64. All Ayes. Motion Carried. Motion by Hughes, supported by Tobias to pay F.H.A. $5,712.33 on the 1981 sewer project - all interest. All Ayes. Motion Carried. Motion by Hughes, supported by Babcock to appoint Leon Frith as Street Administrator for the 1981-1983 fiscal years. All Ayes. Motion Carried. Motion by Hughes, supported by Rizor to reinvest $15,000 sewer Certificate of Deposits at Eaton Federal Savings and Loan for 30 months at 13.95% interest. All Ayes. Motion Carried. Aldolph Douse original easement discussed, no action necessary. Motion to adjourn by Hughes, supported by Tobias. Meeting adjourned at 9:00 p.m. Harold Christiansen, President Susan M. Corkwell, Clerk ORDINANCE NO. 12-3-81 An Ordinance to designate an enforcing agency to discharge the responsibilities of the Village of Nashville, State of Michigan, under the provisions of the State Construction Code Act (Act 230 of the Public Acts of 1975, as amended.). The Village of Nashville ordains: Sec. 1 Agency Designated. Pursuant to the provisions of the Michigan Plumbing Code, in ac­ cordance with Act 230 of the Public Acts of 1972, as amended, the plumbing official of the Village of Nashville, Michigan, is hereby designated as the enforcing agency to discharge the responsibilities of the Village of Nashville under Act 230 of the Public Acts of 1972, at amended, State of Michigan. The Village of Nashville hereby assumes responsibility for the administration and enforcement of said Act throughout its corporate limits.. Sec. 2 AH Ordinance inconsistent with the provi­ sions of this Ordinance are hereby repealed. Sec. 3 This Ordinance shall be effective after legal publication and in accordance with provisions of the Act governing same. Adopted December3, 1981. \ This Ordinance duly adopted on December 3, 1981, at a regular meeting a at the Village Council of the Village of Nashville, Michigan, and will become effective December 28, 1981. Dated: December s,. 1981 Susan M. Corkwell Village Clerk �The Maple Valley News, Nashville, Tuesday, December 8, 1981 — Page 11 Obituaries peter) Walrath and often served as a pianist in an FLINT-Leah (Walrath) early village orchestra Partidge, 87, a former Nash­ organized and directed by ville resident, died Sunday in her father. a Flint hospital. She had Before her marriage, Leah been hospitalized several was employed as a swit­ weeks. For the past few chboard operator at the years, Mrs. Partridge has Central Office of the old resided in Flint with her Citizens Telephone Company daughter and son-in-law, in Nashville. After her marriage to Leon Mildred and Arthur Long. Mrs. Partidge was born in A. Partidge of Nashville, the Nashville, the daughter of couple moved to Flint. After Hiram and Emma (Smit- his death in 1941, she Leah (Walrath) Partridge New Construction«Service«Remodeling •Sewer and Drain Work Halsey Plumbing LARRY HALSEY Licensed Master Plumber Ph. 517-543-6996 Serving Charlotte, Vermontville, Nashville - all ofEaton County 10% Discount on Labor for Senior Citizens w M 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 SPECIALTY k 726-0088 WEVE GOT THE ABILITY, THE EXPERIENCE AND THE EQUIPMENT TO SERVE YOU BEST! 6459 ALLEGAN RD. VERMONTVILLE, MICHIGAN STATE LICENSE NO. 1612 returned to Nashville to care for her aging parents, and remained in Nashville until the mid-50’s. Mrs. Partidge was a member of the former Evangelical United Brethern Church in Nashville and was one of the charter members of the Cloverleaf Class which originated in that church. In addition to Mrs. Long, she is survived by two other daughters: Ed. Mrs. (Winifred) Johnson of Indian River; and Mrs. Harry (Velma Jean) Cole of Grand Ledge; 14 grandchildren and several great-grandchildren. Cremation has taken place, and memorial ser­ vices will be held at 3 p.m. Wednesday at the Court St. Methodist Church in -Flint.. Memorial donations may be made to the Sunday Morning Worship Program of that church or to the Children’s Diabetes Association. From our readerscontinued from page 7 this kind ofgame is not in the best interest of the children of this district. Mr. Hubka has made his position clear and the board is aware they will have to pay stricter attention to the law. So let’s stop bullying and threatening our school board members and get on with running the schools. Let’s work in a spirit of compromise for both the board and those in the district who wish to make changes? We need to have a dialog between the people and the board that will be constructive. We have to remember that board members are human beings who have feelings and fears like the rest of us. This country is crazy about lawyers. We embrace them at every opportunity. But a lawsuit is serious business. It Ruth G. Williams NASHVILLE Ruth G. sometimes involves years of Williams, 85, of 710 Kellogg legal hassles and always Street, died Saturday, involves money — to say December 5, at the Barry nothing of the mental County Medical Care anguish of the individual Facility. She was born being pursued by the action. December 16, 1895 in Putt- These people are our neigh­ nam County, Ohio, the bors — they don’t deserve daughter of Thomas and this kind of treatment. This incident has made .the Maggie (Patterson) Mcboard aware of the need to Clish. She married William comply closely with the laws Williams in 1920 in Monroe, and pay closer attention to Michigan. He preceded her all the details. I say let’s s top the posturing and let the in death in 1960. Mrs. Williams is survived board concentrate on how to by two granddaughters and save this school district! Maybe it’s time for those six great - grandchildren. Funeral services were with ideas to change to work held at 2:00 p.m. Tuesday, in a positive way with our December 8, from the Vogt elected officials. There are a lot of good Funeral Home of Nashville. Rev. Richard Wadsworth ideas out there. Let’s put officiated. Burial was in them together and come up Lakeview Cemetery, Nash­ with a better way to educate our children. And if you don’t ville. . likeeewayssuesareeng the way issues are being handled, make your voice known at the election in June. Sharon Reese Phone 945-9554 f.or .W..ant-A.d,s! E PIONEER STORE Give the Gift of Natural Goodness |Christmas Coupon Specials [1’1.00 OFFI ON CANDLE-HOLDERS I I$1.99eaI jFine Bisque Porcelain! (Regular ’2.50 Gift Baskets Create eae your own ■25r0ff‘ff special gift basket ff II cwhitohic iete.ms of your | Carafection Bars] Basket is FREE! 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Offer Good Dec. 13-15,1981 1658 Lansing Road, Charlotte Phone 543-0733 �The Maple Valley News, Nashville, Tuesday, December 8, 1981 — Page 16 SAVINGS SELECTION 1 ■ | USDA CHOICE BEEF FRESH GROUND ALL BEEF CHUCK ROAST HAMBURGER 11.19 5 or More Lesser Amounts FRESH WHOLE USDA CHOICE BEEF ROAST Frying CHICKENS ENGLISH Amour Star - Golden HAM *1 lb. lb 57 b. *189 DAK Canned SAVE 50 > %lb. $429 Sliced BACON IN OIL OR IN WATER RC COLA JUMBO BREAST O CHICKEN TUNA HI-DRI TOWELS SINGLE $469 Plus Deposit 6V2 O WT I60Z. 8 Pack H NABISCO CLASSIC WHITE Snack Crackers OZ. WT. 99 Paper Plates MUSSELMAN’S Applesauce Schafer's - White or Dark 50 OZ. WT. SPARTAN LESS BREAD -16 OZ. WT. MARGARINE QUARTERS Win Schulers - Regular, Bacon wtz *1.19 COUNTRY FRESH Cottage Cheese ,6w°tz- 89* 16OZ. Loaf 79c Nestle - Reg. or Marshmellow HOT COCOA MIX 39’ Bar Scheeze $149 150 COUNT 24 OZ. $A049 TREESWEET FROZEN 12 FL. OZ. 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Box A, Nashville, Michigan Phone 945-9554 (Hastings) The Maple Valley News, Nashville, Vol. 110 - No. 28 —Tuesday. December 15, 1981 Have an old-fashioned Christmas at Charlton Park, Sunday Charlton Park Village & Museum will be decked in Christmas finery this Sun­ day, December 20, as the Park celebrates “An Old Fashioned Christmas”. The Museum and buildings in the historic village will be open to visitors from 12 noon - 5:00 p.m. Due to govermental budget cuts, the event will be held one day instead of the usual two. Christmas trees will grace the Bristol Inn, Museum, Schoolhouse and Village Church. Barry County Camp Fire Girls_ will sing traditional Christmas carols in the church and a brief Christmas message will be delivered. Visitors to the Bristol Inn will smell the aroma of sugar cookies browning in the old wood stove of the Inn’s kitchen. Bayberry candles will be hand-dipped in the. Museum where punch and cookies will be served. Buildings to be open in the village for the “Old Fashioned Christmas” in­ clude the Museum, Village Church, Blacksmith Shop, Bristol Inn, Schoolhouse, Bank and Office Building, General Store and Hardware .Store. . People with horse-drawn sleighs are encouraged to attend and add to the nostalgia of the Village. Ornaments, stocking stuffers, books and other items will be for sale in the Museum gift shop and the General Store. . A visit to Charlton Park this Sunday will offer older folks.a chance to recall the Yule season as it used to be and youngsters a glimpse of Christmases past. “It’s our way of saying Merry Christmas to the friends who have supported us throughout the year,” says Kensinger Jones, Chairman of ,the Barry Country Parks and Recreation Commission. “They are the ones who make everything we do here possible.” Charlton Park is located midway between Hastings and Nashville off M-79. Workers Comp, bill is positive impact on business climate The new worker’s com­ pensation reform measures passed by the Michigan House of Representatives this week “will certainly have a positive impact on Michigan’s business and job climate, but the battle is only half over,” according to 56th Continued on page 13— Maple valley Athletic Boosters make contribution for sportsA major contribution to pay for the fall sports program at Maple Valley schools was made Friday when the Maple Valley Athletic Boosters presented a check for $11,634.98 to the school board. Accepting the check on .behalf of the Board of Education ws President Wayne Cogswell. The funds will help cover the cost of fall sports eliminated in recent cuts in the school budget. “The Boosters have done a terrific job,” said Cogswell Continued on page 13— Academy students win prizes for fund raiser — Kendrew Mueller, left, Shawn Herman and Brenda Zinger are three of five Nash­ ville Christian Academy students who were awarded cash prizes Friday for their part in a recent fund-raiser at the K-12 school located'in the Nashville Church of the Nazarene. Missing from the photo are Phyllis Wadsworth and Billy Cappon. Academy students sold acrylic art objects in a recent 3-day campaign which n etted $730 profit for the school, out of a total gross sales of $1,822. Brenda was top salesperson, selling 41 items, and received a $15 cash award for her efforts. Phyllis was second, winning $10 for selling 31 items. The other winners were selected by drawing names. All students selling at least five items were eligible for the drawing, in which Brenda also won an additional $5. An awards party at the school was conducted by Mrs. Rosalie Gibbs, chairperson of the sales event. (Maple Valley News photo by Susan Hinckley) Tom Joostberns, president of the Maple Valley Athletic Boosters, presents a check for $11,634.98 to school board president Wayne Cogswell. Those on hand for the Friday presentation were, front row from left: Cherie Everett, outgoing MVAB treasurer; Linda Ramey, outgoing MVAB secretary; and Sue Villanueva, newly-elected Secretary. Back row from left: Larry Lenz, Maple Valley assistant principal and athletic director; Cogswell; Joostberns; and Kermit Ramey, vicepresident and immediate past president of the MVAB. The funds, raised through a variety of Booster projects, donations and gate receipts, will pay for the fall sports program at Maple Valley Jr.-Sr. High School. (Maple Valley News photos by Susan Hinckley) �The Maple Valley New*, noshvilla, Tuesday, December 15, 1981 — Page 2 Nashville WewL-5 Sunday, December 20, is the date set for Christmas performances at various local churches. At the Nash­ ville United Methodist Church, a holiday cantata, “Christmas is Love”, will be presented at 4 p.m. by the choir. Sunday evening at 7 o’clock, Otis Skillings’ musical “My Christmas Gift” will be performed by the adult choir at the Nash­ ville Baptist Church. Also commencing at 7 p.m. Sunday, teens of the local Church of the Nazarene will present Edith Shaffee’s three-act play, “To All People”. The public is cordially invited to attend these inspirational per­ formances. Rev. and Mrs. Leonard Putnam will host a Christ­ mas meeting of the Builders Class of the United Methodist Church. The 7 p.m. potluck dinner event is set for Wednesday, December 16, at the par­ sonage. Another potluck dinner holiday gathering scheduled for Wednesday evening, Dec. 16, is the village employees, officials, and spouses. The event will take place at the Community Center building in Putnam Park, at 7 p.m. Sales of fresh-cut Christmas trees continue at the Nashville Christian Academy, as a fund raiser for the K-12 school located in the local Church of the Nazarene on Fuller Street. Sales of the pines are being conducted daily in the church yard. All proceeds go to the NCA. Classes in discipleship are being taught, December through February, at the Nashville Church of the Rantz and Da^d tie tiebhauser Nazarene by Rev. Richard of Nashville; Mrs Marian Wadsworth. The classes Gorodenski and daughter commence each Sunday at Sherie JohncoMaid friend, 9:45 a.m. with communion, all of Hastings; Debra and run until 10:50. Johncock and Nancy Jo Former local residents Johncock, both of Charles and Janet (Mar­ Kalamazoo; Gloria Johnshall) McMillen, how of cock and Doug, and Mr. and Houston, Texas, were in Mrs. Larry Corkwell, Lisa Nashville over the and Becky Sue, all of Nash­ Thanksgiving holiday. On ville; and Mr. and Mrs. Tom the Friday after Thornton, Jennifer and Thanksgiving, they joined Brandi, of Assyria, and Mr. other members of the family and Mrs. Kenneth Johncock for dinner at the Sveden and daughter of Kalamazoo. House in Lansing. Present Senior citizens at the from Nashville were Mrs. Nashville Nutrition Site are Doris Marshall; Mr. and planning a potluck Christ­ Mrs. Ed Johncock, Dan, mas dinner Friday evening, Jamie and friend Jeff December 18, at 6 p.m. Starring; Mr. and Mrs. Vern Others are welcome to at­ Marshall; Mr. and Mrs. Jim tend the event. Bring a dish Knoll, Pam, Judy, Doug, to pass and table service If Kelli and friend Tom Gurd; you wish to participate in the and Mr. and Mrs. Mike 'gift exchange, bring a $1 gift Mead. for a man or woman'. Mr. and Mrs. Dick Mr. and Mrs. Richard Johncock and sons Chad and (Feme) Green of Nashville Jason of Nashville hosted a were in Lansing Tuesday Sunday, December 6, where he attended a Senior Christmas reunion of Power Steering Committee Johncock cousins. Forty meeting at the Senior Citizen were present for the carry-in Center in Lansing. Later,, potluck dinner. Highlight of they called on former local the gathering was the resident Mrs. Mary Schulz showing of 8mm movie films Williams ofLansing, and had of family Christmases dating dinner with her at Bill back to the early 50s, giving Knapps. The Greens also the youngsters of today a visited Mr. and Mrs. Verland chance to see their parents Ward of Grand Ledge. as children. Visiting and Mrs. Maggie Histed, a reminiscing filled the day. former local resident who Present for the occasion now lives in Hastings, were Mr. and Mrs. Maurice celebrated her 94th birthday Ostroth and Miss Elizabeth on December 5th. For the Parker of Hastings; Ed and occasion, she was a guest of Nancy Johncock of Nash­ her daughter and son-in-law, ville; Mr. and Mrs. Harold Lois and Don Hulsebos of Rantz, Donald, Kelly, Bellevue, who took Mrs. Marjorie Jo, Dean and Histed to the V.F.W. Hall in fiance, and Mr. and Mrs. Nashville for dinner. As a Ron Rantz and children, all surprise, other family of Shelbyville; Darlene members joined them at the event. Mr. and Mrs. Fred (Marguerite) Ackett of For your Shopping Convei Nashville were Sunday dinner guests of her brother NASHVILLE MERCHANTS and his wife, Mr. and Mrs. Pearl Baker of Sunfield. will stay OPEN Others present were Mr. and Mrs. Vance Baker, Mr. and FRIDAY EVENING till 8 P.M. Mrs. Leo Baker, 'Mrs. Starting... NOV. 27 Marian Dean, and Mr. and Mrs. Henry Markison, all of And every evening till the Charlotte area. 8 P.M. starting DEC. 14. The Brothers Trio of REGULAR HOURS ON SATURDAY Akron, Ohio, will be at the Nashville Baptist Church Sunday, January 3, for two performances: 10 a.m. Sunday School and 11 a.m. Worship Service. Senior High youths of the Nashville Baptist Church are planning a Winter Retreat, December 31 through January 3, at Clear Lake Copy and Restor­ Camp near Dowling. Theme ation of your of the retre&t is “Christ old photos. Through You in ’82”. Winter sports, movies and classes Framing and are on the agenda. matting of your Darcy Roush of Hastings was named top weekly handiwork and weight loss winner when artwork. God’s No-Munch Bunch met • Photo charms Monday for the weigh-in at the Nashville Baptist Lockets Church. She lost three and EVENING HOURS: three-quarter pounds in one week to earn the title. Wednesday & Friday Mr. and Mrs. David till 8:00 P.M. (Shirley) Ames and Michelle and Chris were pleased to have their daughter and sister, Airman 1st Class Cheryl Ames, home for the 250 S. Main 126 Bridge Thanksgiving holiday. The Vermontville, Ml. Portland, Ml. reunion also helped 726-1340 celebrate the 21st wedding 647-6934 anniversary of Mr. and Mrs. IVe use Kodak paper for the good look! Ames. Departing on November 30th Airman Ames returned to Sphangalen Air Force Base Bill Richards Studios By Susan Hinckley at Bidburg, Germany, where she will be stationed until December 1982. Airman Ames flew here from her post in Germany for the 15day furlough. Ortha and Dale Bishop of Battle Creek were Sunday evening supper guests of her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Vern Hawblitz of Nashville. Mrs. Helen Furlong and her twin sister, Mrs. Ruth Kennedy, both of Nashville, were in Pinconning over Thanksgiving' for a 3-day visit with Helen’s son and family, the Fred Burkharts. While there, the ladies attended a baby shower for Scott and Renee Burkhart of Flint, who on last Monday presented Helen with a new great-grandson, Bryan Scott. Thanksgiving Day dinner guests at the home of Clarence and Margaret Reid of Nashville were Mr. and Mrs. Vernon Reid, Michelle and Gregg, of rural Ver­ montville; and Mr. and Mrs. Arden Reid, Mindy, Arnie and Erica, of Nashville. Thanksgiving evening, the Clarence Reids were supper guests of Mr. and Mrs. Darrell Reid, Sherman and Matt, of rural Kalamo. Later, Clarence and Margaret left' for Cadillac to see Mr. and Mrs. Darwin Reid, Betsy, Darwin Allen and Danny. Friday they enjoyed a shopping trip to Traverse City. They returned to Nashville Sun­ day, stopping en route at Luther to visit Clarence’s brother and sister-in-law, Earl and Orpha Reid. Last Thursday, Mr. and Mrs. Clarence Reid were supper guests of Mr. "and Mrs. Arden Reid and family, local, then visited Margaret’s parents, Mr. and Mrs. Vere Robinson at Bellevue. The following day, Margaret and her daughter­ in-law, Sue Reid, took Mrs. Betty Pierce of Nashville to visit her son, Jim, at Mary Free Bed Hospital in Grand Rapids,. then later went shopping. Monday, the Clarence Reids were guests of Mr. and Mrs. Vernon Reid and family of rural Ver­ montville for dinner at the Sveden House in Lansing. David Ramsey of Sturgis, a former teacher in the Maple Valley school system, has receiftly been named athletic director at Howe Military School at Howe, Indiana. Howe is one of the leading military schools in the U.S. and is highly rated in the area of academics. Mr. Ramsey teaches fifth through eighth grade math along with his respon­ sibilities as athletic director. He also coaches basketball, football and golf, and this past year initiated a pilot program in motor bikes with 95 cadets participating. David is thesonof Mrs. Elsie Ramsey of rural Nashville and the late Glen O. Ramsey, Sr. He is a graduate of Maple Valley High School and Western Michigan University. Mr. Ramsey taught at Maple Valley in 1975. Also a former teacher here is his wife, Suzanne. The couple have two children. Mrs. Verna Frederick of Nashville and her daughter, Mrs. Phyllis Smith of Charlotte were in Dimondale Monday to attend the funeral of Mrs. Inev De Long, a to sister-in-law Mrs. Frederick. Tuesday, Verna accompanied Mary and Joe Tegel to Grand Rapids for a medical appointment. Fourteen members and one guest of the Mayo-Evans Birthday Club gathered Thursday for a Christmas dinner at the Steak House restaurant in Nashville. Secret pal gifts were ex­ changed. The club will make a contribution to the “Remember-A-Vet” fund for the Battle Creek Veterans Administration Hospital, and Lula Lindsley, a patient at the Barry County Medical Care Facility, will be remembered a with Christmas gift. The' next meeting of the club will be a potluck dinner, January 14, at the home of Lorene Loomis of Charlotte. Early last September your reporter had the honor of Virginia accompanying Alles, sales representative for the Maple Valley News, on a photographic tour of the Nashville - Vermontville area in search of historically significant buildings. Through the diligent efforts of Mrs. Alles and the work of a Susan Furtwengler, talented young Kalamazoo artist, the photos of those architectural gems now have been converted into stunning drawings that grace the pages ofa 1982 calendar, now on sale locally. The heritage calendar features eight Nashville structures and four in. Vermontville. Those in Nashville are the 1876 Nashville News office; the 1876 St. Cyril’s Catholic Church; the 1886 Norton School; the 1884-85 Putnam home (library); the W. E. Shields (now Azor Leddy) home, on which construction commenced in 1902; the Blaisdell-Meade Centennial farmhome, built during the Civil War; the 1875 A. W. Olds (Gribben-French) home; and the residence of C. L. Glasgow (Dr. Myers), built in 1899. In Ver­ montville, Mrs. Alles chose for her calendar the Dr. Green (Martin) home; and the Church (now Schafer) home, both on West Main; and the 1862 Congregational Church and the 1898 Opera House. With the help of Vermontville’s Esther Shepard in researching buildings in that town, this reporter compiled a brief history of each structure pictured in the heritage calendar, which rolled off the J-Ad Graphics presses just in time for Christmas giving. Priced at $3 each, Mrs. Alles’ calendars now are available at village halls in both communities; at Mace’s Pharmacy and Eaton Savings and Loan in Nashville; and at Johnny’s Market in Vermontville. The excellent period artwoik by’ Mrs. Furtwengler makes this calendar a true keep­ sake item, with prints suitable for framing. Two new Nashville citizens made their debuts last week at Pennock Hospital in Hastings. Bom December 10 to George and Jane Skedgell was a 9 lb. 7 oz. son, who has been named Daniel Aaron. He was welcomed home by two sisters, Kim and Karen, and a brother, Michael. Paternal grandmother is Mrs. Angeline Skedgell; maternal grandparents' are Warren and Marguerite Burdick. AU are of Nashville. Born December 10 at Pennock was 9 lb. Emily Marie Aspinall, the daughter of Douglas and Kelly Aspinall of Nashville. The little lady is welcomed home by her brother, Kevin. Paternal grandparents are Ray and Joyce Aspinall; maternal, grandparents are Lee and Thelma Christopher. AU are of Nash­ ville. In addition, the baby has paternal great - grand­ parents, Mike and Madleine Everett of Nashville; a paternal great great grandmother, Mrs. Ethel Allen of Hastings; plus, maternal grandparents: MrS. Bertha PUne of Por­ tland; Glen and Ethel Mac Never of Muir; and Kenneth and Muriel Christopher of Flint. Education levels rise nationally People in the United States achieved higher educational levels during the 1970’s than in previous decades, according to information submitted by Maple Valley Schools. Nationwide, those 18 and over who attained at least a high school education in­ creased from 56 percent at the beginning a the decade to 70 percent in 1979. �The Maple Valley News, Nashville, Tuesday, December 15, 1981 — Page 3 Dear Santa Claus, I have been pretty good this year. I wish I could have a ter race track and I wish I could have a perfection game and a skidoodle and basketball and a new car for my mom. Merry Christmas Santa Claus and Mrs. Claus. S AA ta S 'Nk Letters to Santa % *uS:i u: uS:i Si$s S s }v lu utot ItotVi Dear Santa, I want a pair of headfons for $10.00 and I want a box of Hot Wheels. A speicaly I want a pupet of animal of the muppets show. Thank you, I mean it. And a B.B. pelet gun. P.S. Write back please. P.S.S. And I want a game called Black Tower. P.S.S.P. Please! Please! S SN s s . »*• sTS?N '? w S!S S!S *iH be b '’Jginia f§fial 5$ii Weis,Mtn •lei He iik tn taiifcD^Ski •t a l y ii l iii j s D^Ski iiliiijs!*« t•e*f<af!.H*m« H g Ss, i Mmo • ta nita®! mi u, »ltol'e ®l fy W^ittaW».Alttrt • tf^e It ii® in I® petal psi.£ reit n®ai M oi m. praWtaiijw klB Dear Santa Clause, I hope you have a very nice Christmas and a Happy New Year. Tell everyone up there that I love them. And ifyou want more milk, it’s in the refrigerator. And take some carrots, pleas, for your raindeer. Thank you. I am eight years old. I want roller skates, size five; ice skates, size five; cowboy hat, size small; cowboy boots, size three; some Darsi doll clothes; a watch, a blazer, sizes; a pair of pleated pants, color blue, size eight; a pair of clogs, size 3; a Maple Valley Lion sweater, blue, size 8; a body lingo skirt, size 8; the new sunshine family; body lingo jeans, size 8; a radio; a gold belt, size small; super teen skipper; Malibu Barbie doll; a statue of a horse; a horse poster. I love you. ft the MnMiE Me AUa el Bi!ljjp;| Ntttmaternal pmiju! PROFESSIONAL BUSINESS DIRECTORY fcBtaPht" ei.E. tland; Glen and Etto LIMESTONE * MARL peltapat.fi peltapa Leddy) NmtfMifpaib Min end M Christy E; the Fhnt. (Delivered and Spread) CRANEWORK • Drainage Ditches • Farm Ponds DARRELL HAMILTON [MM iesceef Kyenl, wtal iread)f i Iffsetose t D it; and. r1 dialer1 PeopleintWnZi acta#® ImkdiilW' 1 ImkdiilW' in pnrin taA rcording Hain; rational PH.352 M91 *t 3, NASHVILLE riajtte ill. Io gjfflittai lj H? ScWs. 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Site Supervisor, Clara Pennock Dear Santa, Hi. I hope everyone is O.K. at the North Pole. Here is what I would like for Christmas. I would like a Huckleberry Pie doll, Pigs-R-Poppin, a red 4x4 truck, and a dolly that talks. I would also like everybody all over the world to love e?ch other and never have anymore wars.. Say y Hi to Rudolph p the Red Nose Reindeer for me too. P.S. I think I have been a good girl this year. Dear Santa, I have been very good this year! And I have helped my mommy and daddy out a whole lot, and did everything they told me to do. And I was wondering seeing as how I have been so good, if you could make this one guy that I like a whole lot, like me just a little more. If you could do this I would bq the happiest girl in the world. Thank you. I love you. Dear Santa, Grandma is writing this letter for me to let you know I have been a good girl this year. I am 4 years old. I would like some things for my family. I have a new baby brother. He would like some small toys like a rattle. I would like a big red wagon, so I can pull him around and play with it myself. I would also like a Big Bird, Candy Land, and a doll that cries and wets. For my Mom I would like a lamp and for my Dad a gun. I will have cookies and milk for you Christmas. Thank you. Dear Santa, I want Baby Crissy, Little Mommy Tote Bag, a telephone and surprises. I will leave you some milk. I love you. DAN'S WATER SOFTENER SALES and SERVICE Dependable service on all makes and models. Reasonable FeesI! (517) 852-9564 — NASHVILLE — Ask for Dan! I Dear Santa, (1) I want a pair pant that has a skate. (2) And a shert that has a shert that has a skate on it on blue. (3) And a JA kit that has a skate on it and a 10-speed. (4) And a Rubies Cube 2 of them a big one and a little one that is a key chan. (5) And a stereo. P.S. Please! Please! Please! Please! Thak you. Dear Santa, I love you. I hope you have a nice Christmas. I want a Lemon Merinque doll. Thak you. Hugs and kisses. II Dear Santa, This is my list. Simon, Snoopy, new markers, stuffed zebra, new chalk, stuffed rabbit. * Santa I colored you a picture. I love you Santa. Hi Santa & Miss, I wish I can get a rocking horse and a dollie and some clothes and Mom and Tom to and a lot of good thing to. I am 2 years Santa. I love you Santa. FFA Seed Sale to begin soonThe Maple Valley FFA Chapter will be selling seeds, rose bushes, flowers, bulbs, and berry plants for their second fund raising activity. The members will start their sales on December 16. “Our goal for this year is $2,000,’’ said Tim Tobias, president, of the Maple Valley FFA Chapter. “If you want to order, call the school or contact an FFA member.” NASHVILLE V.F.W. 8260 FISH & CHICKEN FRY FRIDAY, DECEMBER IS Serving 5:30 to 7:30 P.M. (5 to 12 years) If you liked the ALL SAVERS CERTIFICATE ... 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FREEWATER TESTI I jask^ To Santa Claus, I have been good a little bit. I wish I have Legos and I want a football. Dear Santa, Please bring me a U.S.l Electric Trucking Set or a Sounds of Service Matchbox garage, 4x4 truck (Stam­ per), and radio-controlled JeepCJ. My sister would like a baby in a basket, a Fox and Hounds shirt, and a Strawberry Shortcake doll. We will leave cookies for you by the lamp. Dear Santa, I am 8 years old. I would like these please... Love and Touch Baby, Lemon Meringue, Barbie’s Dream House, Western Barbie, Crayon Make Up, Games - Operation, Tummy Ache, Pay Day, Mad Magazine Game, New bike, cow girl boots. How are you doing? Merry Xmas! HOME OFFICE - CHARLOTTE, MICHIGAN Nashville, Michigan ■ Eaton Rapids, Michigan - Olivet, Michigan j �The Maple Volley News, Nashville. Tuesday, December 15, 1981 — Page 4 Paper plugs hometown shopping The Nashville News (forerunner of the Maple Valley News) always has championed the cause of hometown shopping. Patronizing of local businesses seemed to take on added meaning in the mid1920s, when the automobile came of age. In fact, the Nashville Chamber of Commerce was founded in 1926 by a group of business and professional men concerned that the auto and good roads soon would sound the death knell of small towns. The Christmas shopping season always brought renewed support for buying locally. “Why not patronize home institutions?” asked the News in a December 3, 1925 editorial piece. “How often we hear the remark, ‘trade at home.’ Surely this practice is to be commended — we should buy everything in the home town that we possibly can. We believe that if we will only take into consideration the quality of the goods we wish to buy, we will invariably find that it isn’t necessary to patronize the mail order houses or even go to the cities to do our trading. “At least we should visit our local merchants and let them show us what they have along the lines we are in the market for, and let them name their prices.” In keeping with that ad­ monition, the News of that era published an annual Christmas shopping guide compiled by a reporter who visited local businesses on a “tour of inspection.” The issue of December 13, 1923 explains it well: “An­ ticipating the universal desire of the Christmas shoppers of the community to know where to find what they want to purchase and what is new and novel in the market, the News has during the past week been making its annual tour of the market places of the village and taking note of the stocks which the enterprising merchants have put on display for the benefit of their holiday customers.” The Village Hair Port 470 E. Main VERMONTVILLE Let us take care of your... Call for an appointment with JAN or JODI Phone 726-0257 or 726-0623 GIVE A GIR CERTIFICATE PRESENT Garage Door OPENER *185 Winter is here with time to build custom items for your needs. Bring us your plans. • Counter Tops • Odd Cabinets • Steps • Car Ramps • Work Benches • Toy Boxes HOMETOWN LUMBER YARD NASHVILLE, MICH. 49073 The shopping report normally was carried on the front page of the paper, about two weeks before Christmas. Each par­ ticipating merchant was allotted several inches of copy to convey to the public the types, brand names and general price ranges of holiday goods available in their stores. “The trip has been a genuine pleasure,” noted the News of the 1923 shopping excursion, “for we have found that holiday stocks in general are larger and more diversified this year than ever before... One thing we noticed in almost every place visited is that the dealers have put in many novelties and more of the higher priced goods, of the class which people heretofore have felt they must go to a larger market to find. “This is something which will have a marked effect in inducing people to buy a home, rather than being compelled to go to Grand Rapids or some other large town to do all or part of their holiday shopping. “We assure you nothing of the kind will be necessary this year, for the buyers who cannot find what they desire in the Nashville stores this year will be few in number and hard to suit.” Twenty-five businesses were listed in the 1923 Christmas shopping guide published in the News. R. C. Townsend’s (later E. L. Kane’s) Postoffice Phar­ macy was among that list. “Always a popular place to trade, The Postoffice Pharmacy is fairly bursting this holiday season with much larger and more diversified display this Christmastide than ever before,” noted the News. “All the brightest and best of the season’s novelties are on display, as well as the standard goods. The moderate purse can here be satisfied as well as the most expensive taste.” Nearby, the new Pendill furniture store, south of the post office and north of Hurd’s garage, was proving quite an attraction for holiday buyers of 1923. The store “has put in a brand new stock of furniture and is adding more each week,” the News reporter observed. E. Smead and Son were proprietors in 1923 of a big new variety store in the Hurd Block. (1981 note: This building recently housed Johnson’s Furniture and is now the home of Nashville Auto and Farm Supply.) The 1923 News report told readers: “Smead and Son are displaying a wonderful assortment of Christmas things, and the stock con­ tains pretty and useful ar­ ticles for every member of the household... It would take a whole page of the News to try to tell you all of the various lines, but we are Though some folks rode trains to nearby cities to trade, wintery travel on uncertain roads encouraged many early Nashville motorists to Christmas shop, at home. Buying locally was a cause championed year-'round by the Nashville News. In mid-December of the 1920’s era, the newspaper devoted its entire front page to a store-by-store shopping guide to alert holiday buyers to goods and services available in their hometown. This scene looks northeast near the former Dixie' (later Mobilgas) service station on South Main, with the old railroad water tower in the background. sure you will make a mistake if you do not visit the big corner store during your holiday buying trip. “The store is prettily decorated, the windowss are attractive, and there are plenty of clerks to waitt on you and give you prompt and courteous attention. Prices will be found very reasonable, too.” Across the street, the News shopper found a wide selection of goodies at Charles Diamante’ confectionary. (1980 note: This is now the south portion of Kelley’s.) There were assorted boxed chocolates, handmade cream candies and a full line of fresh fruits, plus freshly roasted peanuts and nuts of every imaginable kind. “No small town in the state has a finer or better equipped fruit and candy store than Mr. Diamante conducts for the people of Nashville,” concluded the writer. Another lively holiday stop was the confectionary operated by Dave Kunz: “We found it a difficult matter to wedge our way into Dave’s Candy Shop, for it was well filled with eager buyers, who are making it one of the most popular places in town. His big fountain is busy most of the time and his sales of ice cream continues unabated.” Good things to eat also were found at John Appelman’s Corner Grocery, located in 1923 on the nor­ theast corner of the Washington - Main Street intersection. (Three years later, the store ^relocated diagonally across the street in the Buxton Block.) Groceries and Christmas goodies also could be found at Frank and Myrtie Caley’s South End Store. And at the Nashville Bakery, Wells Tallent was preparing all sorts of pies, cookies, cakes and rolls for holiday patrons. Then there was the Old Reliable meat market run by F. S. Lemmons, and a similar establishment operated by Floyd Everts. - “Christmas isn’t really Christmas without the Christmas feast of good things,” observed the News, “and the family Yuletide dinner will certainly be a successful affair if you depend on the Everts market for your turkey, or whatever you chose ..for the meat course.” Of Lemmon’s market, the writer noted that in addition to the traditional meat and fowl, the store “receives the finest brand of oysters fresh almost daily.” Other stops on the News’ 1923 holiday shopping tour included George C. Dean’s clothing store for “Lad and Dad”; C. L. Glasgow’s hardware in the heart of town, and W. B. Bera and Sons hardware on the south end; Charles J. Betts’ plumbing shop; Ralph Olin’s Overland and Willys-Knight auto agency (located'in the present-day Baby Bliss building) and the J. C. Hurd garage, where the proprietor was having “remarkable sales” on Durant and Star cars. “Certainly he is ready to supply you with the new car which will make the whole family happy for Christ­ mas,” noted the News of Hurd’s enterprise. Of course, there were stops at the town’s two financial institutions: State Savings Bank and Farmers & Merchants. The latter was described as being “a busy and happy place these holiday times, for the spirit of Christmas has permeated there through the constant coming and going of its many patrons, drawing out money on their Christmas checks with which to do their holiday shopping, depositing money to cover the checks they will be drawing as they make their purchases, and transacting their regular banking business.” Joan and Homer Winega .. ASSOC. BROKER STANTON’S REAL ESTATE VERMONTVILLE NASHVILLE 726-0181 852-1717 37 ACRES VACANT LAND: 20 acres of woods, near Maple Valley High School, blacktop road, natural gas available. 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Service. a.m. a.m. p.m. p.m. PASTOR LESTER DeGROOT Assistant...Don Roscoe UNITED METHODIST CHURCH FIRST CONGREGATIONAL South Main, Vermontville CHURCH Adult Sunday School .. .10:30 a.m. Church-Service. .11 a.m. 110 S. Main, Vermontville PEACE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH OF BARRYVILLE Church School. 9:45 a.m. Church Worship. 11 a.m. (Nursery Care Available) Fellowship Time After Worship. 6043 Scott Rd. (M-79) REV. DAVE SCHREUDER REV. MOLLYT'ipnfr Sun. A.M. Worship. 9:15 Sunday School......10:15 ASSEMBLY OF GOD CHURCH PASTOR STEVEN L. RFID 803 Reed St., Nashville ST. CYRIL CATHOLIC CHURCH Sunday School .. 10 a.m. Sunday: Sunday: Worship .. 11 a.m. 203 N. State, Nashville Sat. Mass...... 6:30 p.m. Sunday Mass .9:30 a.m. Holy Day Masses celebrated at 7:00 p.m. the evening before. REV. ROBERT CONSANI A.M. MAPLEGROVE BIBLE CHURCH 8593 Cloverdale Road (16 mile East of M-66, 5 miles south of Nashville) Sunday School .. 10 a.m. 11 a.m. A.M. Service 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. a.m. A.M. Worship Worship ..11 ..11 a.m. P.M. Worship ... 7 p.m. Evening Worship . 7 p.m. Wednesday Evening: Prayer Meeting.. 7 p.m. REV. CLARENCE SHAVER Assoc. Ministers are: David & Kathleen Yeomans Rev. Viola Sampsel... REV. ROBERT G. TAYLOR Special Prayer for your needs �The Maple Valley News, Nashville, Tuesday, December 15, 1981 — Page 6 Finnish exchange student enjoying local living By Susan Hinckley The tradition of hanging Christmas stockings is new to Katariina Lohdesmaki, a 17-year-old Finnish exchange student residing with the Joe Andrews family of Nashville. On their fireplace, the Andrevvs have placed a personalized stocking for Katariina, dressed here in the costume of her native Ilmajoki district of Finland. Let us style your hair for all the Holiday Parties Call for your appointment now! A gift certificate makes a lovely gift to give from... Nancy’s Beauty Shop 157 S. Main Vermontville 726-0330 Had the Joe Andrews family of Nashville placed a special order, they could hot have hoped for a more perfect match than they have found in their new “daughter,” a 17-year-old exchange student from Finland. Katariina Lohdesmaki arrived here August 3 under the Youth For Un­ derstanding program, and will stay with the Andrews family until mid-July, before returning to her native Huissi, a small rural com­ munity in the Ilmajoki district of southwestern Finland. The Andrews declined an earlier YFU applicant, not knowing that Katariina would be next on the list. “How lucky for me (that they did),” commented Katariina. A lover of horses, like the Andrews family, Katariina left behind an 8-year-old pet mare, Tulikki and her oneyear-old colt, Viritys. She also had left behind a pet collie, but has found a new friend in the Andrew’s 12year-old family dog, Misty. Katariina, like her host family, loves music and is an accomplished violinist and pianist, as are several of the Andrews. ' Katariina also plays accordian. At home, she is a member of a com­ munity folk music orchestra which also plays classical and modern music. Katariina attends music school, in addition to public school, and has been taking piano and violin lessons since age nine. During a recent visit to Detroit’s Renaissance Center with the Andrews family, Katariina was honored to fill in for the pianist during a break in her performance in a 72nd-story dinning room. The Finnish student received a round of applause from those present. The similarity between the Andrews and Lohdesmaki families also is striking. The parents are of ap­ proximately the same age, and there are two older sons and a 17-year old daughter in each family. Katariina’s father is a farmer who in earlier years raised cattle but now limits his farming to raising crops of small grains. One thing he doesn’t grow is corn­ something Katariina had never seen or tasted until her visit here. Also new to the Eaton Federal Cordially invites you to an... IRA Workshop Learn how you can deduct $2,00000 on your income tax. The IRA Workshop will be at our Charlotte office both Tuesday, December 15 and Thursday, Dec 17 from 7:30 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. Call for reservations... 852-1830 Leaving a farm home complete with pet mare, colt and dog, Katariina has adapted well to life at the Andrews' rural home, where she can ride horses and enjoy the company of Misty, the Andrews family dog. Seated on sofa, from left, are Marge Andrews, daughter Diane, and Joe Andrews. Diane and Katariina, both 17 and seniors at Maple Valley, also share the similarity of each having two older brothers. (Maple Valley News photos by Susan Hinckley) IW* njt* ilW? Finlander were our pum­ pkins and squash. The growing season in her country is too short to produce that autumn bounty. Katariina and her parents live in a brick ranch style home on a farm that has been in her mother’s faniily for many generations. Katariina’s oldest brother, Elias, married and the father of a young son, is in the foreign service, working now at the Finnish embassy in Nigeria. Her other brother, Kalle, 28, who- plans to visit Katariina over Christmas, is employed in a chain department store in Finland, and lives about 300 miles from his parent’s home. Both Lohdesmaki sons have been YFU exchange students in the past, and five years ago the family hosted an American exchange student from Illinois. Katariina hopes to see her while in this country. Already having paid a visit to Katariina at the Andrews home are her cousin, Riitta Krupa and husband, Rick, of Pinconning, Mich.. Riitta came to the United States as an exchange student nine years ago, met Rick at school and later married him. The couple lived briefly in Finland^ but returned to America. Katariina also has relatives living at Kalkaska, whom she has never met. Shortly after her arrival in Michigan, the Andrews took Katariina to Mackinac Island. “It was beautiful,” commented the visitor. “I loved that.” She also had the opportunity to attend an elegant, traditional American wedding of an Andrews relative at Charlevoix. On the same trip, she saw the Straits of Mackinac and crossed briefly into Canada. Michigan’s beautiful autumn colors particularly impressed Katariina. “We don’t have maples,” she noted. “We mostly have birch trees,” The falling leaves were so lovely she bundled up a few and sent them to her parents. Also sent home were several packages of jello, a treat Katariina never had tasted until her first day here. She loves it, and ice cream, something that is available in Finland but in considerably less variety of flavors. Katariina enjoys American foods. “Mrs. Andrews and Diane are awfully good cooks,” she said. “Especially, Diane’s cakes.” • ' In Finland, potatoes often are served three times a day. Meat courses include beef, ham, or herring-a popular choice in a sea-bordered country dotted with numerous inland lakes. Mrs. Lohdesmaki* 'tt^1 prepares most foods from “scratch,” having packaged foods less available than in America. She also bakes all the bread for her familymostly brown bread. ^“We don’t eat so much white bread (as Americans),” observed Katariina. Finlanders also have less choice of dry cereals, only three of four kinds as Americans,” said Katariina. “It is mostly (eaten by) kids under tea” A new experience for the visitor was the recent ob­ servance of Thanksgiving, an exclusively American #IH simil aast Itiiwl | 1 ik i I wia ! teat I i EtfHt pbip i rtSm I Exchange Gifts — School Gifts — Stocking Stuffers Biggest Selection For Miles Around. | | | it | iniwhgi| | lipkti i Hflh Hf i ilii >8| II j 8I ftsis g । | ?i I SHOP OUR BASEMENT 8 totij tot FOR LOW PRICED 22 TOYS and GAMES 2 We Have PUZZLES! • Pyramids • Missing Links • Cubes OPEN EVERY NIGHT TIL CHRISTMAS n 'KMety & Variety Store Open Friday til 8:00 p.m. 115-117 N. Main — NASHVILLE PHONE:852-9747 & S’ S S V! s 5to �The Maple Valley News, Nashville, Tuesday, December 15, 1981 — Page 7 Raffler - Slocum united Diane Kay Raffler and Jeffery Slocum were united in marriage on Ocotber 10 at Faith Bible Church in Lake Odessa. Pastor Richard Sessink officiated at the double-ring ceremony. Parents of the couple are Mr. and Mrs. Elwyn (Dutch) Raffler ofWoodland and Mr. and Mrs. Garth Slocum of Nashville. Mrs. Jodi Farman served as pianist and soloist at the ceremony. Miss Nancy Brodbeck was maid of honor. Bridesmaids were; Mrs. Carrie Lewellyn, Miss Trudy Lienau; and Mrs. Debbie Morrison. Miss Bethany Raffler, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Marv Raffler, was flowergirl. Mike Slocum, brother of the groom, served as best man. The groomsmen were Greg Smith, Mike Raffler, and Jim Quantrell. Jacob Beard, son of Mrs. Sally Beard, was ring-bearer. Jim Morrison and Gerald Stahl served as ushers. Mr. and Mrs. Darwin Raffler were Master and Mistress of ceremonies. Cynthia Ackerson attended the guest book. Assisting at the reception were Julie Stahl, Sue Decker, Gloria Miller, and Barb Brodbeck. The gift attendants were Jana Carlson, Kim Rittersdorf, and Cindy Zook. Following a honeymoon up north, the couple now reside in Nashville. Engagements Martin - Ripley f***^ ?>^ l IUD* taM ta ®1'11 ";’ wmi&ijiu jiiibk^ tedb “J Wl!fca flu Jfefc’ i tk fltanttMii swat il itopi iissitniataijta SSSSSSSSSSSS5S Katariina, who has studied, violin and piano since age nine and also plays accordian, shares a love of music with her host family. Joe Andrews and son Mark both play violin; daughter Diane plays piano, and here accompanies her new "sister" for a rendition of Whispering Hope. Katariina has joined the family for recent musical performances at a Bellevue church and the Barry County Medical Care Facility. holiday. Finland also has its share of traditional ob­ servances. One such event is Name Day, a sort of national personal birthday celebration. Each of the 365 days in a year is designated to honor persons sharing the same or similar given names. Cards are exchanged and cakes are enjoyed, much as Americans observe birthdays. Katariina, who has studied English for eight years, speaks it quite fluently along with German and Swedish, plus her native Finnish. She hopes to major in languages or math in college. A senior at Maple Valley High School this year, she will graduate with the Glass of ’82. Once back in Finland, she will still have two years of Lukio (school) to com­ plete, doing what could best be described as the level of work one would find here in junior college. Katariina already has had' one year of Lukio, plus nine years of primary education, starting at age 6, which is the average age for Finnish youngsters to start school. In her school, Katariina has a much wider curriculum than is available here., Over a period of two weeks, students may study as many as 14 different subjects. They do not have the same classes day after day. “We don’t have study hall at all,” notes Katariina. School commences in mid­ August and concludes the end of May. Schools never close for inclement weather, and not as many holidays are observed as here. Katariina thinks her studies at Maple Valley would be easier compared to her classes at Ilmajoki School, except for the language barrier con- Subscribe to the HASTINGS BANNER Call 948-8051 fronting her here. “We have more essays, not so many ‘yes or no’ questions,” said Katariina. School sports are not as popular in Finland, with athletic teams practicing only once a week instead of daily. “And we don’t have boys and girls together in gym clags,” noted Katariina, who expressed initial surprise at the co-ed system practiced in America. Breaks between school classes are a leisurely 15 minutes. Before Finnish seniors can graduate, each must pass a uniform national test ad­ ministered on the same day throughout the country. All have studied from the same textbooks, as schools are run at a state, rather than a local level. Those failing the test have an opportunity to re­ take the exam later. After graduation, all Finnish boys must serve one year in the military. In her spare time, Katariina enjoys riding h^r horse and often sees moose near her home. “I also love skating and skiing, all winter sports,” she adds. The region near her village looks much like Michigan’s Upper Peninsula. In the Lapland country about 200 miles north of her home, dark winter days are lengthy, sometimes with only two hours of light, and in the summer the sun often doesn’t set at all. The Andrews family has kept their guest busy with sightseeing, and two of her favorite experiences have been Christmas shopping in a mall (Finland has no malls) and watching costumed square dancers perform at Otsego and Wayne, something she had never seen. “I love it here,” said Katariina. In April she will join a group of other YFU students for a tour of Washington, D. C., New York City, and Philadelphia. Her “sister” Diane Andrews will accompany her on the journey. Mr. and Mrs. Charles K. Martin of Round Lake Rd. Vermontville are pleased to announce the engagement of their daughter, Charlene K., to Kris LeRoy Ripley, son of Mr. and Mrs. Richard Ripley of South Bradley Rd., Charlotte. Charlene is a senior at Maple Valley High School and Kris is a 1981 graduate of Charlotte High School and is employed by Fulton Lumber Company in Charlotte. A September 1982 wedding is being planned. Due to the high loss of merchan­ dise in our store, and with the full cooperation of the Nashville Police Dept., we will prosecute All Shop* lifters. Don & Jeanette Joseph CARL’S MARKET Nashville, Michigan o HANKSCRAFT Coll Vapor HUMIDIFIER Furniture type, holds 3% gallons of water, REGULAR ’33” ‘5 OFF FANNY FARMER Fox - Hanis Mr. and Mrs. William Fox, of Vermontville, are pleased to announce the coming marriage of their daughter, Sharon Fox to Jerry Harris, son of Mr. and Mrs. Norman Harris, of Lake Odessa. Sharon graduated from Maple Valley High School in 1980. Jerry is a 1980 graduate of Lakewood High School. 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PERFUMES I AND OLOGNES BINGO THURSDAYS... 7:00 p.m. Early Birds ... 6:30 p.m. | and save I Maple Valley Athletic Boosters AAAPLE VALLEY HIGH SCHOOL CAFETERIA ifit ( Hours : 9A.M. - 5: 30 P.M. Monday thru Saturday ■207 Main St., Nashville '■ BMMH B I I 852-08451 �The Maple Valley News, Nashville, Tuesday, December 15, 1981 — Page 8 Water and sewer ordinance revised by VermontvilleB-C washes as a raffle prize for All ayes. Motion carried. Jennifer Byington, the annual Firemen’s Dance representing Clifford and permission to sell raffle Byington, questioned the tickets door-to-door in the council about their decision village. All ayes. Motion of road maintenance to the carried. Hale discussed Transfer C. Byington property. Pres. Mason stated village owned Station stating S & S property but it is located in Trucking of Charlotte had the township. Property was approached him about never annexed to village, cheaper service than we are therefore, village was not now receiving; however, responsible for road after their price was received, it did not prove maintenance. Mrs. Phillip Byington cheaper. Aldrich discussed complained to council of open sewer drainage on their auxiliary power for water — property coming from the S. both tractors can handle Lozo residence. Sewer rear mount assembly, using wide belt. Quote from Committee to check into this Mrs. P. Byington also Morton Ford, of Lansing, for complained of eaves rear mount assembly — drainage from the Kivela $489.00, wide belt can be duplex onto their property. purchased from J. Eichinger Aldrich ' stated eaves and for $25.00. Motion by Lewis, roof drainage cannot go into supported by Hale, to pur­ and Up chase rear mount assembly sewer. from Morton Ford and wide Gary Reed discussed the CHRISTMAS BOUQUETS replacement of five small belt from J. Eichinger for and sections of sidewalk by his auxiliary power. All ayes. driveway on East Main. Motion carried. FLOWERING PLANTS Aldrich reported on Pres. Mason stated cost to be For My Convenience For Your Convenience two-thirds property owner, purchase of McDonald one-third village. Referred building. McDonald to SHOP CLOSED SHOP OPEN to Sidewalk Committee. consult with her attorney 12 noon Dec. 24 and 8 to 8 Dec. 21,22,23 Maintenance men to do and report back to Aldrich CHRISTMAS and village attorney. work. Monthly police report was Rod Harmon, representing — DELIVERIES — Firemen’s Dance Com­ distributed. Nashville and Vermontville Treasurer’s report was mittee, asked permission to 50* up to 10 Miles use village unmetered water approved with the motion by for car washes as a raffle Aldrich and support by Hale. Motion by Aldrich, support prize for annual Firemen’s Dance and permission to sell by Lewis to approve the raffle tickets door-to-door Minutes of the Regular within village (two car Meeting of Oct. 1,1981. Three washers per month, for one ayes. One nay. Motion year). Motion by Hale, carried. Motion by Hale, supported by Aldrich, to supported by Fox to approve allow firemen to use un­ the Special Minutes of Oct. 8, metered water for car 1981. Motion carried. Bills were presented. Motion by Hale, supported by Fox, to pay bills from the proper funds. All ayes. Motion carried. Correspondence was read. Wawiernia discussed purchase of hand grinder for $45.00. Larry Fleis, of Williams & Works, presented proposed changes in the Water & Sewer Ordinances as recommended by the Or­ dinance Committee. All changes in Ordinances refer to new connections. Motion by Hale, supported by Trumble, to accept Or­ dinance Committee’s proposal for changes in the Water and Sewer Ordinances. Wineman called for a roll call vote: Aldrich aye, Fox - aye, Hale - aye, Lewis - aye, Trumble - aye, Wineman - aye. Six ayes, zero nays. Motion carried. Changes to be sent to village Economical attorney. Initial cost of installation is i less than most systems. Substantially Motion by Lewis, sup­ economical to operate than other electrical heating systems. ported by Trumble, to ad­ journ meeting. Can be touched "anywhere" by children, drapes and clothing without fea Meeting adjourned at 9:50 or burns or other damage. No bringing expensive, flammable liquid fuels fuel p.m. • y®ur2’°.me’ no oxygen robbing flame. U.L. Approved q Bill L. Mason, • zone Control President . con,ro1 -» Natalie Gaedert, Clerk November 5, 1981 The Vermontville Village Council met in regular session Thursday, November 5, 1981 at 7:30 p.m. in the public library. Present: Aldrich, Fox, Hale, Lewis, Trumble, Wineman. Absent: None. President Mason called the meeting to order at 7:30 p.m. Merlin Stewart, Jr. and Ken Sargent, representing members of the tractor pulling group who par­ ticipate in the Maple Syrup Festival, approached the council about holding their event on Washington St. (blacktop) instead of in the West Alley by the village garage. They gave descriptions of the type of competition intended, stating they would contact property owners adjoining the area requested. Discussion. Motion by Hale, supported by Aldrich, to allow the festival tractor pull event to be held on Washington St., one block immediately east of North Main St., instead of in the West Alley by the village garage, providing permission is granted by all adjoining property owners. The event is to be held the Sunday of festival weekend. POINSETTIAS $285 HEATING SYSTEMS village clerk before the meter is installed. (Delete rates and sizes of meters in last paragraph.) Sewer: Sec. 1 Rates: Adopt residential Section 2.2, 10.1, 10.3. SEWER: Ordinance 13 and equivalency table. Sec. 4.B... A permit and 14, Section 1, 4.B, and add 4.N, Amendment to Section inspection fee of $30.00 for residential sewer permits, 9A. Water: Sec. 2.2 The and $30.00 for commercial or owner of the property served industrial... (New) Sec. 4.N. Each shall pay the actual cost of all labor and materials premise other than a single entering into such service family residential unit shall connections, plus a fee of pay a connection charge $25.00 to cover the cost of multiplied by a residential inspection of the owner’s equivalent unit factor representing a ratio of sewer portion of the service... Sec. 10.1 - Tapping and use by such class of premises connection charges will to normal shingle family include the actual cost of residential use, as reflected labor and material for in­ in exhibit A to this or­ stalling service connection... dinance. Amendment to Amend­ plus a privilege connection fee of $400.00. The $400.00 fee ment 9A: The privilege to shall acompany the ap­ connect charge of $600.00, and the amount of the actual plication for service... Sec. 10.3 - A fee will be cost of materials and labor to charged for the original connect the sewer main, as setting of the water meter, provided... Ordinance Committee, said fee shall be set at the R. Wineman, Chr. prevailing cost of meters, Approved 11-5-81 said fee to be paid to the PROPOSED WATER AND SE WER REVISIONS OF ORDINANCES 9,13 & 14 WATER: Ordinance 9, EATON COUNTY FARM AND HOME CALENDAR Thursday, December 17 - 6:30-9:30 p.m. 4-H Family Roller Skating, Adams’ Skating Center, Charlotte. Thursday, December 17 - Tel-Farm Check-In, Extension office, Charlotte. Tuesday, December 29 -10 p.m. - 7 a.m. 4-H Teen Lock-In, Battle Creek Y Center. Reservations required, 543-2310. 1982 Monday, January 4 p.m. 4-H Council Meeting, Cooperative Extension Office, 126 N. Bostwick, Charlotte. Tuesday, January 5 - 7:00 p.m. Plastercraft workshop, 4-H Building Auditorium, Charlotte Fairgrounds. Thursday, January 7 - 7:30 p.m. 4-H Horse Bowl, Kardel Hall, Charlotte Fairgrounds. Wednesday, January 13 - 9-11:30 a.m. “Rating the Diets” by Dr. Carolyn Lackey, MSU Food Specialist, First Baptist Church, Charlotte. Thursday, January 14 - 7:30 p.m. 4-H Horse Development Committee meeting, Kardel Hall, Charlotte Fairgrounds. Thursdays, January 21, 28 and February 4 - 7:30-9:30 p.m. Estate Planning for Farm Families, Courthouse, Charlotte. Reservations requested - 543-2310. 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It was erected during World War I on a state-owned 62 acre tract of land adjacent to Camp Custer, as Michigan’s contribution of a Hostess House where parents and friends of soldiers in training could meet, his On memorable visit to Battle Creek, Theodore Roosevelt, former president, dedicated the building. During the entire regime of the Hostess House and to the hospital for years after the hospital started ''as a institution caring for veterans afflicted with tuberculosis till 1928 when the government ex­ panded treatment places throughout the country, it opened its doors to civilian patients to counties not having the TB hospital. Fannie Sprague Talbot was the Dean of Battle Creek Journalists and history buff. Remember today, Tuesday (Dec. 15), at 4 p.m. is the deadline for filing nominating petitions for president, clerk, treasurer, assessor and three 4-year terms on the council. The petitions are available at the village clerk’s office. In the write-up of the late Theodore (Von) Northrup, he was preceded also by a brother, Bill Northrup, in 1946, besides the two sisters, Mrs. Stella Todd in 1932 and Mrs. Edith Rawson in 1972. Condolences to the family of Mary Jane Bolinger, 61, of Kelly Hwy. She was stricken at home Tuesday and was taken by ambulance to Hayes-Green-Beach Hospital. They were met by the hospital service halfway. Mary Jane was bom in Ovid, the daughter of Carl and Letha (Rasey) Bolinger. She moved to the Vermontville area about thirty years ago. She was employed by Ronan and Kunzl Co. in Marshall during World War II. She also woifced as a hairdresser in Marshall and Battle Creek. While living in Kalamo, she was ordained as a minister in the Kalamo Methodist Church, where she was a supply minister. Mary Jane enjoyed writing poetry and songs and had released a record album of religious music. On November 24, she was at the Kalamo Historical OPEN HOUSE for Cam and Lisa Jarrard at his parent’s home, Sunday, Dec. 27 at 3 p.m. (12-22) The Maple Valley Student Council would like the cooperation of the parents of all Maple Valley High School students. This week, the 14th through the 18th, there wiU be a Christmas Tree Walk which is designed to gather food goods in non-parishable cartons, boxes or cans. The goods will be distributed to the needy families in Ver­ montville and Nashville. These goods are very important to these families. Please make this Christmas bright and cheery for aU. Send your goods with your child, grades 7-12. Thank you. Sincerely, Tim Platte Chairman of the Christmas Tree Walk CASTLETON TAXPAYERS! I will be at the Castleton Town­ ship Hall, 98 South Main St. on Fridays, December 11, 18 and 24 from 9:00 a.m. until 5:00 p.m. for your convenience in paying taxes. Don't forget your dog licenses are due now at $5.00 each. Geneva Brumm Treasurer Carpenter’s Den Featuring... ^•KARZMA i»K Society with her arts and crafts. She is survived by her husband, Philip;, sons, Steven Bolinger of Saginaw, Carl at home; daughters, Mrs. Richard (Phyllis) Mendenhall of Lansing, Mrs. Alice Young of Vermontville and Mary Jo of Big Rapids; and one grandchild, Antonique Mendenhall; and sisters Mrs. Robert (Elizabeth) Pratley of Marshall, and Mrs. John (Anna) Elliott of Abingdon, Virginia. Services were Friday at Courser Funeral Home in Belding with Rev. James Crawford of Belding First Baptist Church of­ ficiating. Interment was in River Ridge Cemetery. What’s happening in school ? Why people use drugs The reasons people abuse drugs are as different as people are from one another. A group of students made up this list of why they thought people used drugs: (1) Medication, (2) to get high (a buzz), (3) to be cool, (4) to get rid of pain, (5) to experiment, < peer pressure, (7) family problems, (8) to calm ner­ ves, (9) to get down, (10) to escape, (11) because of friends, (12) because they like it, (13) because they’re addicted, (14) to work better, (15) to be alert, (16) because Maple Valley adult education starts another semester soon First semester of Maple Valley Adult Education will soon be completed. Seven adults will have completed their requirements for a high school diploma and will be Yearbook staff By Audrey Dumont The Maple Valley High School Yearbook Staff would like to take this opportunity to tell you about some of our goals for thisyear, Already, we’ve been around to the local businesses selling adour vertisements for yearbook. If someone from our staff hasn’t contacted you, give us a call. The numbers are listed below. Ads run->/4 page- $25, '2 page- $50, and a whole page is $100. Grandparents, moms, dads, aunts and uncles: Are you in need of a memorable Christmas, birthday, or graduation present? Here’s 4-H Club comes The Royston Rockets and Ranchers 4-H Club from the Charlotte and Eaton Rapids area recently helped out a local farmer and 4-H parent. With the wet weather this fall, Darwin Jones was unable to get into one of his bean fields. The crop looked like a total loss, until 23 4-H members leaders and families came to the rescue. The 4-H volunteers, ranging from age 4 to adults, hand-picked the six acres of navy beans and worked in the mud for Itfe days to complete the task. Meanwhile, Judy Jones treated the hungry crew to 9 pounds of hamburger, and the Jones family donated part of the bean crop proceeds to the dub. In todays’ hurried world,- it’s Beef to be given away by boosters Maple Valley Athletic Boosters will hold another Beef raffle at the basketball game Friday nite. AU adult tickets qualify and the drawing is held at half-time! The Boosters wiD be giving away a beef bundle at each home basketball game. Action - Ads WOULD LIKE TO .RENT FARM GROUND: Cash or share crop. Steve Spitzley, (517) 566-8567. (1-19) ready to receive their diploma on June 4. Other adults will start the second semester February 1 and complete their requirements for a diploma at the June graduation. Most adults are much they re bored, (17) to hurt themselves, (18) to hurt someone else, (19) for a dare, (20) to commit suicide. As different as all these reasons seem, there is one common thread. People usually take drugs to change the way they fed: to fed better, to fed happy, to fed nothing, to forget, to remember, to be accepted, to be sociable. To be something different from what they are. People often fed better about themselves when they’re high on drugs, but the effects don’t last long. Drugs never solve problems; they just postpone them. closer to the diploma than they think. Credit can be granted for work experience, successfully passing the G.E.D., Armed Service and any certified training Valley Visions to program. Daytime classes will again publish this week be offered at Mead-O-Acres The Valley Visions wiU be as well as the night class at on the move the Maple Valley High coming out this week on Wednesday, during 1st hour School. and idea: Why not purchase Watch this paper right and lunch hours. There will a “Mavahian” yearbook for after Christmas for the class be games and prizes, latest the student in your life. news on who’s in. love, and offering and time to enroll. Also, this year being Very likely you are the one much more exciting news. featured in our yearbook, is Who knows you might even a “Mavahian Contributors holding yourself back from be in there! So don’t forget to finishing. Encourage a List,” Any person that bring your money in and buy would like to contribute any family member, a friend or a yourself one or a friend one, dollar amount towards the neighbor to return. Maybe you won’t want to miss out. you could even finish your yearbook, will have their So come on, show your spirit, name places on this special . requirement by June 4,1982. the cost is only 25 cents. page. We’re looking forward to a good year, and a great yearbook. Hope you can be a R 3, 5507 Curtis Rd., Nashville part of it. For more information, call 517-852-1575 the Mavahian Advisors, — SMALL ENGINE REPAIR AND SALES — Marilyn Roush-852-9314, Pat AUTHORIZED DEALER - Rope.- lawn and garden Semrau-852-0923, or the Maple Valley High School equipment Echo chain saws, blowers and 852-9275. trimmers - Briggs & Stratton and Tecumseh engines. Roper garden tractors (1)11 h.p. Briggs & Stratton, electric start, 8 speeds, Reg. *2,435 • to rescue Sale Price *1,889.30. (2) 14 h.p. 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Main, Nashville Christmas Day fc �The Maple Valley News, Nashville, Tuesday, December 15, 1981 — Page 10 One loss, one win for Lions Maple Valley boys split this week’s ^basketball contests by dropping the game to i Charlotte on Tuesday and winning on Friday against Saranac. Though the final score showed Charlotte way ahead, 59-45, the contest was actually much closer. The host Orioles took an 18-8 first quarter lead but Valley fought back and gained a 1412 second quarter ad­ vantage. The effort came up short, however, as the Lions still faced a 30-22 deficit at the half. The Lions faced their biggest challenge in the third quarter. After coming to within 6 points of the Orioles, 35-29, with 3:35 left to play in the period, the Lions went cold. They couldn’t score for the remainder of the quarter. Their 5 point effort for the period was matched by a 12 point tally for the Orioles. Sports Tom Brooke sparked the Lions in the final quarter, scoring 9 of his game-high 14 points in the fourth period. The Lions outscored Charlotte 18-17 but it wasn’t enough. Valley’s inability to score at the free-throw line made it hard for the Lions to stay close. The Lions hit 15 of 28 from the charity stripe. Valley did dominate the rebounding statistics. Tony Dunkelberger grabbed 15 and Jeff Beebe 14. Walt Maurer gathered in 9 rebounds. The Lions played hard but hit on only 30 percent of their field goals. Friday’s victory against Saranac marked the opening of league play. The Lions were a bit shakey in the early going. After four minutes of play, the Lions held a slim 7-3 advantage. Then Tom Brooke, Tim Tobias, Mickey Mahon, Mike Hull and Pete Koetje came on to build the Lions lead to 17-6 by the end of the quarter. But that lead didn* t hold up in the second quarter. Saranac came back to tally a 23 point surge while Valley had to settle with 14 points. The final 2 points came at the buzzer on a 20 footer by Tony Dunkelberger. Valley held a 31-29 edge at the half. The big break for Valley came in the third quarter when Jeff Beebe, Tony Dunkleberger and Mickey Mahon combined for 18 of the Lions’ 20 points scored in that quarter. Tom Brooke and Randy Joostberns also aided the Valley defense in the third quarter holding the visiting Redskins to 2 points. The Lions continued to build their lead in the final period to a 72-40 victory. Jeff Beebe continued his consistant efforthitting 5 of 7 field goals and 4 for 4 at the free-throw line for 14 points. Mickey Mahon also netted 14 points connecting on 7 of 11 attempts from the field. Tim Tobias netted 12 points; Tony Dunkelberger, 10; Randy Joostberns, 8; and Walt Maurer, 7. The Lions face two more league foes next week. On Tuesday, the Lions travel to Montabella and on Friday Valley hosts a strong Carson City team. Friday’s contest will be critical if the Lions hope to make a serious challenge for the league title. Tony Dunkelberger (35) twists up for a jumper from the baseline in action Friday at Maple Valley High. A Perfect Christmas Gift — Something you can enjoy 365 days a year, a ... “Yesteryear in Maple Valley Calendar” 12 beautiful drawings of local houses and buildings in Nashville and Vermontville (suitable for framing). Nashville Village Hall, Mace Pharmacy or Vermontville Village Hall, and Johnny's Market............................................. (Steve Jacobs photo) MV frosh drop Portland to open season The Maple Valley fresh­ man basketball team defeated Portland Wed- MV Athletic Boosters to meet Dec. 21 Maple Valley Athletic Boosters will hold a meeting Monday, December 21 at 7 p.m. in the High School. Everyone welcome. Nashville Lions hold holiday party— (Steve Jacobs photo) Now available at: Tom Brooke (34) of Maple Valley rolls down the lane and puts up a hook shot in action Friday. The Lions rolled past Saranac in their TCAA opener. sooo EACH I The Nashville Lions Club enjoyed their , annual Christmas party held in the community room of St. Cyril Catholic Church on Monday evening'Dec. 7. Entertainment was provided by The Monday Night Special, and several members received awards of various nature from zone chairman, Douglas Vogt. Door prizes were won by Amy Putnam, Jim Carl and Earl Hose The next business meeting of the Lions Club will be held at Castleton Township Hall on Jan. ,4, 1982. District Governor Victor Haun of Belding will be the guest speaker at* the ladies' night dinner meeting to be held Jan. 18,1982 at the Methodist Church. nesday to open the season. Even though Portland sported a taller front line, the play of all the Lions in a press defense overcame the height advantage of the Red Raiders. The final score was 69-48. Jess Hamilton was top scorer with 23 points. Gary Reid .had 16 and Jim Symonds had 10. Good rebounding was contributed by Ryan Trowbridge and Kurt Hartenburg. Also playing were Jim Benit, Jim Colby, Shan Fellier, Terry Hall, Alan Mater, Mark Valdick and Eric Dohlman. 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., Vermontv'lle - Ph. 726-0569 �The Maple Valley News, Nashville, Tuesday, December 15, 1981 — Page 11 Commission on Aging meal site coming events Dec. 16-Delton, Pat Fenton from Medical Care Facility will speak on Nutrition Education. WoodlandLakewood School Choir will sing. Dec. 17Hastings, Hastings High School Choir will sing. Delton, Bill Brown from Michigan Hearing Aide Company will present a program on hearing. Hastings, Drawing for the winner of the Arts & Crafts quilt at 10:30 a.m. Dec. 18- Woodland, A Nurse from Provincial House will be taking blood pressures from 11-12 and will speak to the group. Nash­ ville, will have an evening pot-luck dinner and entertainment, Call 852-9182 for additional information about this event. Dec. 21- Hastings, Social Security 10:30 a.m.-2 p.m., Arts & Crafts. Dec. 23- Christmas Dinner at all sites, Hastings the Miller Family will entertain. Dec. 24-The noon meal will be served at 10:45 a.m. at all sites. All sites will close at noon. COA office will close at noon. Dec. 25- All meal sites closed. Merry Christmas to all. Dec. 28- Hastings, Social Security 10:30 a.m.-2 p.m., Rabers Stompers will en­ tertain. Dec. 30-The noon meal will be served at 10:45 a.m. at all sites. All sites will close at noon. COA office will close at noon. Dec. 31- > All meal sites closed. A HAPPY AND HEALTHY NEW YEAR TO ALL. All entertainment at each meal site will begin about 12:15. Card shower to mark 70th anniversary A card shower is being planned for Mr. and Mrs. Vern Haywood of Ver­ montville, who will be celebrating their 70th wedding anniversary on Dec. 27. They were married on December 27, 1911 and have been living in and around Hastings all of their married life. Mrs. Haywood turned 90 last April and Mr. Haywood 91 in July. As Mrs. Haywood has been in rather poor health this past year, the family decided that an open house would be too much for her. However, they would enjoy hearing from all of their friends. Looking for an independent Agent? One name says it best. Teresa Jones Trumble Agency v4utO‘ Owners Insurance Life. Home. Car. Business. One name says it ail. Vermontville Phone 726-0634 ar 726-0580 They are spending the winter with their daughter Frances Henion of 529 W. Sager Rd., Hastings. Mr. and Mrs. Haywood have two children, Frances, and Cleo Haywood of Middle Lake, -Hastings, they also have five grandchildren, and eleven great grandchildren and two great great grandchildren. SUN, DEC. 20 FROM 5 TO 8 PM. The Saving Place SM co The plastercraft workshop sponsored by the 4-H prograip has been rescheduled. It will be held on Tuesday, January 5 at 7 p.m. in the 4-H Building Auditorium. Anyone in­ terested is welcome. •New Construction*Service*Remodeling •Sewer and Drain Work Halsey Plumbing LARRY HALSEY Licensed Master Plumber Ph. 517-543-6996 n NJ CJl o SALE! in CM O 0) O Q Sunday, Dec. 20th 5 to 8 P.M 3 (U ■ We invite you to an AFTER HOURS CHRISTMAS SALE on Sunday, December 20,1981 from 5 P.M. until 8 P.M.! There will be super specials in all Departments including APPLIANCES, SPORTING GOODS, JEWELRY, CAMERAS, AUTOMOTIVE, FASHION ACCESSORIES, LADIES APPAREL, SHOES and TOYS! There will also be Flashing Blue Light SPECIALS on many selected items CONTINUALLY. GO Please accept this invitation to join us in this After Hours Christmas SALE! Samsonite 1658 Lansing Rd., Charlotte C6*'° 20% Off AH Watches in Stock E CD O ■ NJ Reg. 82.88 o ■TIMEX 39.96 TIMEX Special 6-7 p.m. Only 258 17 m 5-pc. Card Table Set U1 o 00 34" folding table, four chairs. Steel-tube frame. Not exactly as illustrated. CN 590 Special 5-6 p.m. Only Each Our Reg. 1.87 Q 0) Q 13 3 Duraflame Fire Logs Special 7-8 p.m. Only ■ DEPOSIT FOR TURKEY DRAWING Drawing at 5:30, 6:00, 6:30, 7:00,<7:30, Dec. 20th at all Kmart*! NAME ADDRESS CITY STATE You Must Be Present to WIN! Serving Charlotte, Vermontville, Nashville - all of Eaton County 10% Discount on Labor for Senior Citizens E co Mary Jane Bolinger Plastercraft workshop set* DRAWING Win A Turkey-Drawings * 30. 6 00. 6 30 CD OBITUARY— VERMONTVILLE-Mrs. Mary Jane Bolinger, 61, died Tuesday, December 8, at H ayes-G reen- Beach Memorial Hospital in Charlotte. Mrs. Bolinger is survived by her husband, Philip; three daughters, Mrs. Richard (Phyllis) Men­ denhall of Lansing, Miss Alice Bolinger and Miss Mary Jo-Ann Bolinger, both at home; two sons, Steven Bolinger of Saginaw and Carl Philip Bolinger, at home; tvyo sisters', Mrs. Robert (Elizabeth) Pratley of Marshall and Mrs. John (Anna Josephine) Elliott of Abingdon, Virginia; one grandchild; and nieces and nephews. Funeral services were held at 1 p.m. Friday, December 11, from the Charles M. Courser Funeral Home in Belding. Rev. James Crhwford officiated. Burial was in River Ridge Cemetery, Belding. After Hours CHRISTMAS Sunday, Dec. 20th 5 to 8 p.m. Only c 5 w �The Maple Valley News, Nasvhllle, Tuesday, December 15, 1981 — Page 12 Maple Valley's historic homos MESC to close offices featured on calendars- during holidays All Michigan Employment Security Commission (MESC) offices will be closed Christmas Eve day and Christmas Day (December 24-25), as well as New Year’s Eve Day and New Year’s Day (December 31-January 1), MESC Director S. Martin Taylor announced today. In some areas, expecially those with large work loads, MESC offices may extend their office hours during the shortened holiday work weeks to accommodate unemployment insurance claimants and job seekers. However, Taylor advised those filing new claims for jobless benefits or reopening claims, to visit their MESC office during normal office hours, 8:15 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Taylor said MESC will begin notifying claimants this week about their reporting dates and times for the holiday weeks. Every effort will be made to meet the needs of Michigan’s jobless workers during this holiday season, Taylor added. All MESC offices will resume their regular operating hours on January 4, 1982. A calendar with local charm and appeal has been produced,, featuring drawings of attractive historic homes in the Maple Valley area. The project has beep spearheaded by Virginia Alles who is a sales representative for the Maple Valley News. As part of her job, she has visited the Nash­ ville and Vermontville area each week for more than > i Automotive Service Center Open: Mon. thru Sat. 9-6 Closed Sunday Saving Pla& Wheel Alignment Available Save *14 1.71 KM* 78 "Our Best" 4-ply Polyester Cord Blackwall Tire With "78” Series Tread Design At Savings 1.07 Our Reg. 35.97 - 2.04 24.97 sub RIG. SALK F.E.T. 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Susan, a 1977 graduate of Hastings High School, majored in art while at­ tending Western Michigan University. The calendars should be available by December 11, said Virginia. “They would make nice Christmas presents, especially for former residents,” she said. The calendars will be available at Nashville Village Hall, Mace Pharmacy,, Eaton Federal Savings and Loan, Ver­ montville Village ~Hall, and Johnny’s Food Mart in Vermontville. Carpenter's Den Our Reg. 48.97 - P155/8OR13 37.97 three years. The charm, architecture, and history of some of the homes and buildings in the Maple Valley area have captured her attention on these visit's. And with photography as a hobby, it was a real natural for Virginia to take pictures and slides of the historic buildings and homes. ■ Wanting to share that charm and history, preserved in her photos, the idea for a calendar was bom. 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VERMONTVILLE, MICHIGAN STATE LICENSE NO. 1612 �The Maple Valley News, Nashville, Tuesday, December 15, 1981 — Page 13 Athletic Boostersf continued from front page in accepting the check. “A real fine job.” The MVAB contribution represents proceeds from a variety of recent Boostersponsored projects, in­ cluding weekly bingo, Harvest Festival bingo, an auction sale, two car washes, and an alumni football garfte. Also included in the check are gate receipts collected at fall sports by Booster volunteers, and private and player donations. Earlier this year, the MVAB accepted financial responsibility for continuation of a full athletic program at Maple Valley Jr.-Sr. High School. The Boosters organization was formed in August 1980. Tom Joostbems, newlyelected MVAB president, extended special thanks Friday to several volunteers whose contributions of service helped make the fall sports program a success. He expressed thanks to volunteer coaches Bill Christensen, girl’s junior varsity; Lawrence Horn, 7th grade girls; and Chuck Beachnau and Dave McGinley, cross-country. Joostberns also expressed appreciation for the many volunteer ticket takers, scorekeepers, and chain gangs; Supt. Carroll Wolff for announcing the games; and Larry Lenz, assistant principal and athletic director, for his extra time. “We also want to thank the coaches who donated a percentage of their salaries back to the Boosters, so we could keep sports at Maple Valley,” said Joostberns, “and the school board for having enough faith in us to give us and the kids a chance to keep our sports program going.” Joostberns was elected MVAB president in October, stepping up from the post of vice-president, which now is held by Kermit Ramey, outgoing president. Other outgoing MVAB officers are Linda Ramey, secretary, and Cherie Workman’s Comp, bill, continued from front page Everett, treasurer. Newlyelected to fill those spots are Sue Villanueva, secretary, and Marilyn Roush, treasurer. The MVAB now is involved in projects designated to support the winter sports program at Maple Valley, which includes basketball, wrestling and volleyball. District State Represen­ tative Ernie Nash (RDimondale). “It will be much easier now for Michigan to compete with other states in attracting new business and job development to the state, but we still have an image problem,” Nash explained after the historical Friday session, when several Democrats broke rank with Speaker Bobby Crim and joined all 46 Republican Representatives in passing the compensation reform package. The package of bills those legislators approved is the keystone toto Governor C. William C. Milliken’s Barry-Eaton County Health Dept. Calendar of Events Barry Office: Charlotte Office: 110 W. Center Street Monday, Dec. 14: Family Monday, Dec; 14: Im­ Planning, 110 N. Cochran 11 munization Clinic 8:30 a.m.- a.m.-4 p.m.; W.I.C., 110 N. 11 a.m.; 1 a.m.-4 p.m. Cochran 8 a.m.-4:40 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 15: W.I.C., Tuesday, Dec. 15: Medicaid Screening 8:30 110 N. Cochran 8 a.m.-4:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m.; Family p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 16: Planning 11:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Medicaid Screening, 110 N. Cochran 8 a.m.-4 p.m.; Wednesday, Dec. 16: Immunization Clinic, 528 W.I.C. 8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 17: W.I.C. Beech Street 8:30 a.m.-11 p.m.; 1 p.m.-4 p.m. 8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 17: Family Friday, Dec. 18: W.I.C. 8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m.; Family Planning, 110 N. Cochran 11 Planning 11:30 a.m.-4:30 a.m.-7 p.m. Friday, Dec. 18: W.I.C.,' p.m. 110 N. Cochran 8 a.m.-4:30 p.m. From our readersTo the Editor: In response to Sharon Riece’s letter of last week my response is “Amen!” Forget the recalls and suing and get on with educating the children. Elizabeth Lynch Serving our country— Navy Seaman Ross E. Nichols, son of William J. and Elizabeth A. Nichols of 1200 Si Mason Road, Nash­ ville, has completed recruit training at the Naval Training Center, Great Lakes, Ill. 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 occupational fields. Included in their studies were seamanship, close order drill, Naval history and first aid. Personnel who complete this course of in­ struction are eligible for three hours of college credit in Physical Education and Hygiene. * A 1981 graduate of Maple Valley Junior-Senior high school,, Vermontville, Michigan,, he joined the Navy in August 1981. econ'omic recovery program. “It is fortunate, though, that we have these new laws that will make it more profitable to work and do business in Michigan because, when the economy picks up as expected in midsummer 1982, Michigan will be in a prime position to benefit from the enhanced national business climate the improved economy will create,” Nash said. “But first, we must convice American businesses that Michigan has cleaned up its act and we are ready and waiting for their in­ vestments in and commitments to Michigan. And we only have six months to do that. The word is definitely out now, and we must keep-the ball rolling.” Nash explained that the House voted to delete Labor Committee amendment to the legislation that would have cost business more than the present law, if enacted. “The bills we passed, stripped of those changes, strengthen the definition of disability, coordinate benefits to avoid duplication of payments, and remove Roger D. Lamie Roger D. Lamie, son of Mr. and Mrs. Carroll A. Lamie of 704 Reed St., Nashville, Mich., has been promoted in the U.S. Air Force to the rank of master sergeant. Lamie is a personnel technician at Peterson Air Force Base, Colo., with the 46th Aerospace Defense Wing. He is .a 1961 graduate of W.K. Kellogg High School, Nashville. fringe benefits from the salary base for calculation of worker’s compensation,” said Nash. He also explained that Michigan is the first state among the fifty to feel the effects of any negative or positive change in the economy. “Because we are tha automobile capital of the world, and because people stop buying cars the instant there is a downturn in the economy, our own state economy suffers. But on the other hand, the instant the national economy improves, car sales begin to climb, workers are called back to the factories to keep the supply up, and Michigan benefits from that,” ex­ plained Nash. “Buy more importantly, if Michigan can diversify its economy so that we are not as dependent on automobiles, minor fluc­ tuations if the national economy won’t affect us as much. We are now in an excellent position to diversify since we have reformed our worker’s compensation system, and those new industries will find the Great Lakes State most hospitable.” HOLIDAY DEADLINE Due to the Christmas holiday all news and advertising must be in our office by Thursday at 5p.n. 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TM Offer Good Dec. 20-24.1981 Phone 543-0733 �The Maple Valley News, Nashville, Tuesday, December 15, 1981 — Page 16 SAVINGS food SELECTION SATISFACTION VANDERBRINK SPARTAN BONELESS HAMS SEMI-BONELESS HAMS Whole or Half Whole or Half USDA CHOICE BEEF SEMI-BONELtSS ROUND STEAK HAM SLICES USDA CHOICE BONELESS BEEF RUMP OR t 4 EXTRA LEAN SIRLOIN TIP ROAST GROUND BEEF 10X. LIGHT OR DARK BROWN FRANCOAMERICAN ALL PURPOSE SPARTAN FLOUR .99 lb.1 DOMINO SUGAR SPAGHETTIOs 5lb BAG iDCErDOCII C110-12 OR C126-12 KODAK COLOR FILM I boll l 20 oz. loaf COUNTRY FRESH MT. DEW GALLON FOLGER'S INSTANT M59 2% Low Fat Milk COFFEE CRYSTALS £*3.99 KRAFT - MINIATURES MARSHMELLOWS SPARTAN MIDGET LONGHORN $1" CHEDDAR CHEESE * IO/*!19 FRESH CREAMY WHITE BROCCOLI CAULIFLOWER Johnny's 517-726-0640 Main, Vermontville Mai PRICES EFFECTIVE DEC.. 14 THRU DEC.., 19, 1981.. WE RESERVE THE RIGHT TO LIMIT QUANTITIES. Johnny’s Food Mart Johnny’s Food Mart — BULKS DIAMOND SPARTAN GRADE A SLICED BACON WALNUT MEATS LARGE EGGS 1 LB. PKG. M 19 ■ Limit 1 With $10.00 purchase or more, coupon exp. Dec. 19, 1981 $199 $1 99 ■ 16 OZ. WT. Limit 1 with $10.00 purchase or more, coupon exp. Dec. 19, 1981 49c «SA/AeS<IO NAVEL ORANGES FRESH oz0n’Et CHEF SALUTO DI77 A DELUXE, SAUSAGE, PEPPERONI 15-16 OZ.WT.. SUNKIST-88 SIZE SEEDLESS Johnny s Food Mart JL".7/QD TOMATO SAUCE , ^4 9* RITZ CRACKERS n6aoT *1.09 Schafers Soft ‘n Good BREAD plus 1/2 liter DEPOSIT 8 PACK diet pepsi DOZEN 6SF Limit l with $10.00 purchase or more, coupon exp. Dec. 19, 1981 � https://barrycountyhistoryportal.org/files/original/21/795/MapleValleyNews_1981-12-22.pdf 36e11939861ffb3eb3213773c2531986 PDF Text Text wasthenigty before CfyTstrricis wherigll through thehou^e... Not a creature was stirring, not even a mouse. The stockings were hung by the chimney with care, in hopes that St. Nicholas soon would be there. The children i were nestled all snug in their beds, While visions of sugarplums danced in their heads. And Mamma in her kerchiefand I in my cap hadjust settled downfor a long winter's nap. When out on the lawn there arose such a clatter, Isprangfrom my bed to see what was the matter. Away to the window Iflew like aflash, tore open the shutters, and threw up the sash. The moon on the breast of the new-fallen snow gave a luster ofmidday to objects below, when, what to my wondering eyes should appear, but a miniature sleigh, and eight tiny reindeer, with a little old driver, so lively and quick; I knew in a moment it must be St. Nick. More rapid than eagles his coursers they came. And he whistled and shouted, and called them by 15 t name: “Now, Dasher! Now Dancer! Now Prancer J & Vixen! On, Comet! On, Cupid! On Donder and Blitzen! To the top ofthe porch, to the top ofthe wall! Now, dash away! Dash away! Dash away oil" As dry leaves that before the wild hurricanefly, w^en mee!with an obstacle, mount to the sky, so up to the housetop the ' l coursers theyflew With a sleighfull oftoys, and St. Nicholas, too. And then in rll a twinkling, I heard on the roof The prancing aridpawing ofeach little hodf. As I J drew in my head, and was turning around, Down the chimney St. Nicholas came with a bound. He was dressed all in fur, from his head to hisfoot, and his clothes were all tarnished with ashes and soot. Abundle oftoys he hadflung on his back, and he looked like a peddlerjust opening his pack. His eyes how they twinkled! His dimples how merry. His cheeks were like roses, his nose like a cherry. His droll Tittle mouth was drawn up like a bow, and the( beard on his chin was as white as the snow. The stump ofa pipe held tight in his teeth, and the smoke, it encircled his head like a wreath. He had a broadface and a little round be'lly that shook, when he laughed, like a bowlfull ofjelly. He was chubby andplump, a rightjblly old elf, and I laughed when I saw him, in spite of myself. A wink ofhis eye and a twist of his head soon gave me to know 1 had nothing to ^read. He spoke not a word, but went straight you have a to his work, Andfilled all the stockings, then turned with a most enjoyable jerk. And laying hisfinger aside ofhis nose,and giving a nod, up the holiday season. chimney he rose. He sprang to his sleigh, to his team gave a whistle, Greetings from and away they allflew like'the down ofa thistle. But I heard him all of us. exclaim as he drove out ofsight, “Happy Christmas to all, and to My all a good night." The Maple Valley News Staff— Hastings Public Library 121 S. Church Hastings, IV»1.49058 4HM £a localpaper oftoday! £.a The Maple Valley News, Nashville, Vol. Published by J-Ad Graphics, Inc. Broadway, Hastings, Mich. 49058 P.O. Box A, Nashville, Michigan Phone 945-9554 (Hastings) I10 - No. 29 — Tuesday. December 22, 1981 �The Maple Valley News, Nashville, Tuesday, December 22, 1981 — Page 2 Nashville News Making a big hit in the available at village halls in at Maple Valley community is both communities; the yesteryear calendar Mace’s Pharmacy, Eaton Savings and Loan, and recently produced by Putnam Public Library in Virginia Alles, lles, sales representative of the Maple Nashville; and at Johnny’s Valley News. The calendar Market in Vermontville. The features drawings of twelve excellent period artwork by historic buildings in Nash­ Mrs. Furtwengler makes this calendar a true keep­ ville and Vermontville. Susan Furtwangler, a sake item, with prints talented young Kalamazoo suitable for framing. Dave Mace, president of artist, produced the drawings from photos taken Nashville’s Chamber of by Mrs. Alles. Your Commerce, reminds us that reporter, with the help of Tuesday, December 29, is Vermontville’s Esther the date of the American Red Shepard, compiled a brief Cross Blood Drive, to be historical text to accompany -sponsored here by the each drawing on the Chamber at St. Cyril’s calendar, printed at J-Ad Parish Hall. Hours are noon Graphics, publishers of the til5:45p.m. Noappointment Maple Valley News. Priced is needed. The Red Cross is at $3 each, the calendars hoping to collect 100 pints. make great last-minute To reach this goal apChristmas gifts that will give proximately 135 prospective lasting pleasure. They are donors will be needed, said F » g We wish all of our customers and demonstrators a Merry | g Christmas. Our shop will be closed from Dec. 25 to Jan. 4. 5 | g g Sweet & How Good Shop S | g g K —VERMONTVILLE— merry Christmas! From the... PIONEER STORE Give the gift of S NATURAL GOODNESS Stocking Staffers — Natural Treats Natural Vitamins Natural Soaps Natural Shampoos Natural Aloe Vera’s Natural Bath Mineral Vitamin E Soaps & Oils Natural Potpourri Unique Gifts — Leather Wallets Crocks Silk Flowers Cards Tool-Paintings Children's Books Wooden Toys & Cradles Special Prices on Gift Baskets! 119 Main Street, Nashville 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. a.m. p.m. p.m. PASTOR RANDY REED TRINITY GOSPEL CHURCH 219 Washington St., Nashville Mace. Donors age 18 to 65 are welcome. Seventeenyear-olds may give blood with parental permission. Joan Hasselback, secretary of the Maple Valley' Cooperative Nursery School Association, reports that a profit of $437.01 was netted in a recent raffle sponsored by the Association to raise funds for new table and chains at the school. Winners in the event received $50 shopping sprees at Carl’s Market of $10 gift certificates at the Mobil Pop Shop. Carl’s also donated a ham as an additional prize. The Association has ex­ pressed thanks to these merchants, to parents of the students for circulating the tickets, and to the Maple Valley News for its coverage of the event. Sales of fresh-cut Christmas trees continue at the Nashville Christian Academy, as a fund raiser for the K-12 school located in the local Church of the Nazarene on Fuller Street. Sales of the pines are being conducted daily in the churchyard. All proceeds go to the NCA. In another fund-raising campaign, te campagn, the Nashville asv Christian Academy hass set February 27th as the date for an all-day Saturday spaghetti dinner at the Community House of the United Methodist Church. This is a repeat of a very successful dinner sponsored by the NCA last year. Serving hours will be from 11:30 a.m. until 8:00 p.m. More details will be furnished as the date approaches. Classes in discipleship are being taught, December through February, at the Nashville Church of the Nazarene by Rev. Richard Wadsworth. , The classes commence at 9:45 a.m. each Sunday and run until'10:50. The Brothers and Jimmie Ruth (formerly the Brothers Trio), gospel singers of Akron, Ohio, will be at the Nashville Baptist Church Sunday, January 3 for two perf brmances: 1010 a.m. Sunday School and 11 a.m. Worship service. The public is cordially invited to attend. Senior High youths of the Nashville Baptist Church are planning a winter retreat, December 31 through January 3, at Clear Lake Camp near Dowling. Theme of the retreat is “Christ Through You in ‘82.” Winter sports, movies and classes are on the agenda. Merle Sears of Nashville 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 bad lost five pounds in one week to earn the title. Several candidates met the December 15 deadline for filing nominating petitions for village posts opening in the spring. Two filed for the seat of village president: John Hughes, presently a trustee on the council, and Justin Cooley, presently village assessor and Castleton Township Supervisor. Filing for the post of clerk and treasurer, respectively, were incumbents Susan Corkwell and Lois Elliston. Four persons filed for the three council seats opening in the Spring. They were Carl Tobias, incumbent; George T. Frith; George Hermenitt; and Lonny Kienutske. No one filed for the post of village assessor. The primary election is set for February 15; the general election will be March 8. Kenneth A. Meade of Franklin, a Nashville native and faithful subscriber to the Maple Valley News, recently flew to Newark, New Jersey, to attend the annual meeting of the Thomas Alva Edison Foundation, ofwhich he is an officer. The meeting was held at Edison’s old home, Glenmont, at West Orange, The home and his N.J. laboratory now are National ■Historic sites under the supervision of the National Park Service. In a recent letter, Meade wrote that he was struck by the coincidence of his trip to Edison’s home and our recent Memories stories: one on the advent of elec­ tricity in Nashville and the other about early Nashville inventors. “I thought ofyour Memory article on Nashville’s introduction to electric lighting and power while realizing I was in the home of the man who had made all this possible,” wrote Meade. “A little over 100 years ago (1879) he in­ vented the electric light and with it all the things, generators, light sockets, switches, fuses, etc., that made a power distribution system possible. With these things he set up the first generation system, electric power lines and lighted buildings in New York City. From there the use of electricity spread across the country.” Meade also pointed out that Edison has invented motion pictures, the phonograph and many other things we use every day. Meade said he was reminded of the words of writer Arthur Palmer who once wrote about Edison, “He has led no armies into battle^ he has conquered no countries-yet he wields a power the magnitude of which no warrior ever dreamed... this democratic, kindly, modest man has bestowed on the human race blessings instead of bondage, service instead of serfdom, construction instead of conquest... he is humanity’s friend.” Also writing to comment on the recent Memories piece about early electricity in Nashville was Wayne Fuller, a former local resident now of Toledo, Ohio. “The Memories article you wrote about the early use of electric lights was ex­ cellent,” noted Fuller, who grew up in the Quailtrap District of Maple Grove Township. “Many people in those days had gas lights. We used to go up to Hastings for an overnight stay at some relation of m/dad. To Nash­ ville via horse and buggy. To Hastings via the Michigan UNITED METHODIST CHURCH North State, Nashville AJ"- worship. 9:45 a.m. Sunday School .. 11 a.m. Youth Fellowship Sunday........... 6 p.m. Bible Study Thur.. 8 p.m. REV. LEONARD PUTNAM VERMONTVILLE BIBLE CHURCH South Main, Vermontville 250 N. Main, Vermontville Adult Sunday Sunday School .. 10 Morning Worship 11 Evening Service .. 7 Wednesday: Prayer Meeting 7:30 a.m. a.m. p.m. p.m. PASTOR PAUL L. BOGER The message of Christ: All men are brothers - you are your brother’s keeper whatsoever you do unto the least of thy brethren, you do also unto Me", It behooves us this Christinas to ’give’, beyond the bounds of our immediate families, to those others in our humani family so desperately :in need of our help. V . FUNERAL DIRECTORS A.M. Worship! 1:00 a.m. a.M. Wfinh^.i l«. m. P.M.'Worship. 6:00 p.m. P.M. Worship Wednesday Bible Study & Wednesday-Euaning P Prayer Mti Meeting .. 7 p.m. Worship. Whi ..L'L L'L. J***7* p.m. Rfev. RICHARD WADSWORTH ... in Nashville FIRST CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH . 110 S. Main, Vermontville School 10:30 a.m. Church School. 9:45 a.m. Church Service.. 11 a.m.Church Worship. 11 a.m. REV. MOLLY TURNER (Nursery Care Available) Fellowship Time After PEACE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH OFBARRYVILLE Worship. 6043 Scott Rd. (M-79) NASHVILLE BAPTIST CHURCH PASTOR STEVEN Li REID 304 Phillips St., Nashville ST. CYRIL CATHOLIC CHURCH Sunday School. 9:45 a.m. A.M. Service... 11 q.m. P.M. Service.......7 p.m. Wed. Service.......7 p.m. 203 N. State, Nashville PASTOR LESTER DeGROOT Assistant...Don Roscoe Sat. Mass...... 6:30 p.m. . Sunday Mass .9:30 a.m. 'VcqtFUNERAL HOME Phone 852-0840 REV. DAVE SCHREUDER Sun. A.M. Worship. 9:15 Sunday School..... 10:15ASSEMBLY OF GOD CHURCH CHURCH OF THE NAZARENE a.m. UNITED METHODIST CHURCH Central (Railroad). The horse was boarded at Ma Taylor’s (Livery stable). The Hastings people had gas lights. I remember it very well.” A community Christmas church service will be held at 7 p.m. Wednesday, December 23, at the Nash­ ville Church ofthe Nazarene. Participating also in the service will be the local Assembly of God and the United Methodist Church. Rev. Leonard Putnam will deliver the address. Among the musical selections will be solos by Mrs. June Wad­ sworth of Nashville and David Putnam, who is home in Nashville on holiday vacation from his studies at Ashbury Seminary in Wilmore, Kentucky. The public is cordially invited to attend this service. The Youth Fellowship of the Nashville Uhited Methodist Church will be caroling in Nashville the evening g. of December 23rd. Maple Valley youngsters are enjoying a Christmas recess from school. \ The holiday vacation commenced with the close of school Friday, December 18. Classes will resume January 4, 1982. Mrs. Bertha Becker of Nashville was a recent weekend guest of her grandson and family, the Leon Dotys of Battle Creek. Last Sunday, she was a dinner guest of her son and Continued on next page-^ ’’ AREA CHURCH SCHEDULES Sunday School. 9:45 a.m. Sunday sIW AU?.da.yj ^nday: REV. J. G. BOOMER By Susan Hinckley ! 8^3 ReedSt., Nashville unaSy School.. 10 a.m. UMqM: Holy Day Masses celebrated at 7:00 p.m. the evening before. A.M. Worship .. 11 a.m. Evening Worship . 7 p.m. Wednesday ednesday Evening: Even Prayer Meeting .. 7 p.m. REV. ROBERT CONSANI REV. ROBERT G. TAYLOR MAPLEGROVE BIBLE CHURCH 8593 Cloverdale Road ('/i 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... �The Maple Valley News, Nashville,Tuesday, Letters ft f t ft f t ft to s' i* s s LkSi s Santa ft '<$§ <$§ |C^ C^ CMk.51 % ?*»J® 2*»sft s J® ssft • *'•?' SIS J>! J>!U ^5?SI ' ■% > '?!*** ( Q. s**£ 5?i 5?**i Mi Etij *1 ^’Ul® Mui jtmi] 33E E®t hU ■th tett MMtHMiii MjKilBai Mimrioflueifjjf to lessage of Christ: Dear Santa, I would like a Barbie doll and Strawberry Shortcake doll and stroller and a Sew Easy also a cash register. My sister would like a baby she can wash in the bathtub with hair also a cash register and a stroller too. Merry Christmas Santa Claus' and Mrs. Santa too, and have a good trip on Christmas Eve. Andrea & Crystal Hubka Dear Santa, I would like a dolly and makeup. I love you Santa. I am a years old. Stove. I will leave you a bunny. I love you. Rhonda Brown Dear Santa Clause, I love you very much. I want a Western barbie doll and Dalles her horse. I hope you come to see me. Will you get me a Western barbie. Cindy Kesler To Santa Claus, I want a berry buggy, strawberry shortcake doll, a strawberry shortcake dress, a stove, a sink, a couple of pairs of pants and a couple shirts. Good-Bye. From Billie Jean Jarman Dear Santa' I want.you to come over right now. Because I can’t wait a long time. Would you bring me another one Kermit. My name is Shannon Schafer and I live in a real big house. Would you bring us a real birdy. How are you Santa Claus. Would you bring us a waterbed too. Love Shannon (Age3) I love you. I love you. Dear Santa, I would like a soccer ball for Christmas please. I have been pretty good. Love, Chris Varney EKtatas-yu ntate'stejerkk pi ito tie of ft? tetai jw f Et Fedeal Sai s || scabs'. | g 8 ws and Loan and Loan of Nashville of Nashville S S Will be CLOSED December 24 S W at 1 P.M. and December 26 For Christmas Holidays. W Dear Santa, My name is Heather, and I love you. My mommy is writing this letter because I am only 4 and can’t write yet. I can’t wait for Christmas' or when I can make a. snowman. I don’t know if your reindeer can fly. I already told you what I want for Christmas when I was setting on your lap. I’m getting excited. Love, Heather P.S. I am leaving you cookies and milk. Dear Santa Clause, , I like you very much much much much. I please want a Snoopy deck set with all the stof with it please. Dear Santa, I love you very much. I want some cards and I want western barbie and Ken doll for Christmas. Signed, Kerri Jean Lamie Dear Santa, How are you and how is your reindeer Rudolph? I would like a 4x4 just like Jeremy’s and a motorcycle bike. Also I want a truck that goes in dirt that you can take the wheels off. And a Criss­ Cross Crash. Thankyou from Jonathon Dear Santa, How are you doing? I have been good. I would like Strawberry Shortcake Dolls, and Tippy Toes. Also a Strawberry Shortcake watch the kind with numbers on it. Thankyou from Carrie Dear Santa, Please bring me some skinny crayons and a crayon eraser. I would also like a Genrel Lee model, and Genrel Lee wrist racer, a key car, a pair of sun glasses, a new snowmobile suit and snowmobile boots, and a toy semi-truck from Kmart, a Dukes of Hazzards Barn Buster set, Genrel Lee race track, and also, a remote control car (Genrel Lee), a truck-tralier with a dune-buggy, play a helicopter, and a play plane, a Star Wars case full of people from the Star Wars movie, a snow-speeder from Star Wars, a Guzzler. Love, Daniel Finkler P.S. I would like you to help me get my cast off to. Dear Santa, I would like a bird. Natallie Dear Santa Claus, My mommy is going to write my letter for me because I am just six months old. But for Christmas I would like\a small doll or some toys. But most of all, all I want for Christmas is my two front teeth. Merry Christmas Missy Ball served at 11 a.m. Thursday, December 24, and December 31 at the Nashville Nutrition Site. The regular Christmas meal for the senior citizens at the Masonic Temple dinner site will be held at noon Wednesday, December 23. Mrs. Katherine Snider received word of the death of her sister-in-law Mrs. Harry Cleda Brooks of Battle — 1981 Page 3 Dear Santa, Hi! I love you, I’ve been trying to be a good boy, Im 6 years old! I want a toolbox, and a burien key car, Ruff Truck with a handle, a Walkie Talkie, a Dukes Car, a sled, a set of wights. Please bring Richer & Randy lots of nice things. I will not be a my house Christmass eVe, so please leave my things at Aunt Lue place were Charily lievs. Please tell Mrs. Santa and the elevs I love them also. Love, Travis TIDINGS To seek the meaning of Christmas is to find its lasting peace! Hecker Agency, Inc Nashville News continued family, Mr. and Mrs. Dale Doty of Charlotte. Mrs. Elizabeth Askins of Nashville enjoyed a recent 2­ day stay in Roscommon with Mr. and Mrs. Dan Phillips, who are former Charlotte neighbors of Mrs. Askins. A light meal of soup and sandwiches, instead of the regular noon dinner will be December 22, 225 N. Main, Nashville Creek. ' She passed away Dec. 13. The funeral was held at Henry’s Funeral Home in Battle Creek on Dec. 15. 852-9680 If You Liked the All Savers Certificate... THEN YOU'LL LOVE THE ALL NEW CARD OF THANKS To each of you — We are both so very grateful to friends and relatives for kindness and help, for prayers and con­ cern, for gifts, plants, flowers, food, visits, phone calls, rides, cards (126) and letters since Russell’s surgery. Special thanks to Rev. Molly Turner and U.M. Church friends, to our sons, brothers, and sisters and their families, and to the Martins and Wyskowskis for. lawn and garden work and other help, and to' Pat and Tiny O’Dell and the Sugar Hut Bunch. Everything was greatly appreciated. Holiday greetings to all. Russell & Mabel Booher • Regular IRA'S • SEPP IRA's • Employer IRA's • Rollover IRA’s • Spouse's IRA's • KEOUGH'S Action - Ads Stop in and visit the savings professionals at For more inforamtion on this and ... PUPPIES: ColHe-Shepherd mix, 4^ CHRISTMAS from Irene Irene’s Beauty Shop 204 W. Main St., Nashville 852-9107 weeks old, adorable, $5 each. 852-9691 or 852-1560, Nash­ ville. S S E P T I C TANK CLEANING: Approved by C Michigan Department of Health. Call Memo Howe, Charlotte, Phone 543-0173. t ’fn) FOUR CONVENIENT LOCATIONS TO SERVE YOU HOME OFFICE - CHARLOTTE, MICHIGAN Nashville, Michigan ■ Eaton Rapids, Michigan - Olivet, Michigan �Delightful memories of Christmas past After more than a century of Yuletides, Nashville today retains much the same flavor of earlier holidays. Nestled along the frozen Thornapple, the village resembles a quaint Christmas card scene in this 1920's view from Standpipe hill in Putnam Park. Old 1899 iron river bridge is at right near the 1891 waterworks building (smokestack and attached coal shed now are gone). At left is the Frank Kellogg home, built in 1904, and a team and rig westbound on what now is Kellogg Street. Note heads of four spectators visible below hill in right foreground. (Photo loaned, courtesy Mr. and Mrs. George Kellogg) Before Nashville's 1881 Methodist Church was built, annual M.E. Christmas programs were held at the nearby opera house, constructed five years earlier. Attendance was tremendous at Yuletide exercises staged by various local churches. Because few families then had Christmas trees at home, gifts often were placed under church trees and exchanged at these community events. (Author’s note: The following is a repeat of a Christmas Memories published December 16, 1980.) “Snow blankets the ground and the merry sound of sleighbells tinkles the ear,” observed the Nashville News in early December 1873. Soon Christmas would descend on sure to Order beautiful 1982... Yesteryear in91 Valley CALENDAR" Each drawing suitable for framinga -true keepsake for anyone- Just Send $3.00 to ad No. 733 in care of— The REMINDER - P.0. Box 188 Hastings, Mich. 49058 Be sure to include Name, Address, Phone number the tiny village nestled in the valley of the Thornapple like some quaint and picturesque greeting card scene. “Old Santa Claus, with whiskers more beautiful than ever, is holding out at Cap. Boise’s store this week and is proving the best drawing card in town,” noted the News when Christmas 1874 rolled dround. “Cap reports that business is brisk.” More than a century later, Nashville’s holiday season still retains much of the same flavor — Santa’s ap­ pearance, school vacations, church doings, enterprising merchants and weary shoppers-. Fallen by the wayside, however, is at least one early Yuletide custom: the annual holiday hunt. Commencing near Thanksgiving, men of the community would form teams to compete in pursuit of upland game. Traditionally, the losers treated winners to an oyster supper. “Shoots” also were popular. “A shooting match is planned the day before Pat & Jerry’s Pit Stop Bar NEW YEAR’S EVE PARTWY u *30” per couple - INCLUDES: Food, Drink and Party Favors 9 P.M. to 3:30 A.M 107 E. MAIN ST., NASHVILLE 852-9894 Christmas at Charley Baker’s place north of Assyria,” disclosed the News in 1878. “Charley announces he has a hundred turkeys, plus ducks and geese, so get your guns, boys.” One Yuletide tradition that remains essentially un­ changed throughout more than a century of local history is the presentation of various church and school programs.' At least one such annual affair was a community­ wide event, usually held on Christmas Eve. In the early days, it was social as well as religious in nature. Often there were multiple festivities. “Christmas was a gala occasion in Nashville,” noted the News in 1878. “Christmas Eve there were several hundred people at the Baptist Church, where an estimated 200 presents hung on a huge tree.” (1981 note: The Baptist then were located in what now is St. Cyril Catholic Church on State St.). On the afternoon of Christmas Day 1878, a program was staged at the local Christian Church (now the home of Trinity Gospel on' Washington Street) and many presents were distributed there. 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 for the Yule event. After a program of about an hour’s length, the stage curtain rolled up to display a beautiful Christmas arch loaded with clQse to 400 gifts. These were removed by Santa and his assistants and distributed with great dispatch. “In those days, only rich families had Christmas trees at home,” notes a senior citizen who grew up in Nash­ ville shortly after the turn of the century. Because Christmas trees often were seen only at community events, families sometimes exchanged gifts at such doings. The presents could be quite grand, as noted in this 1879 News account of a Christmas Eve gathering at the Christian Church: “The large, beautiful tree was surrounded by more than 200 presents, many of them costly and elegant. Among those we noticed were Mrs. L. O. Crocker, a silver cup; E. M. Evarts, a silver napkin ring; Mrs. George A. Truman, a handsome pickle castor; Mrs. E. Cook, panel pictures; Mrs. H. Durkee, an elegant album; Mrs. Wheeler, a set of furs.” A small admission charge to community Christmas exercises helped defray the cost of candy treats for all the children who attended. No youngster was turned away. “Admission charge will be ten cents for adults and five cents for children,” advised the News of the 1878 M. E. holiday doings at the opera house, “but no children will be prohibited for lack of the price.” - The 1879 M. E. presen­ tation at the opera house was not without its lighter moments, thanks to awestruck little ones whose performances were as typical as they are timeless. It had been arranged for a company of youngsters, May the wonderful blessings of Christmas be with you through allseasons. HOMETOWN _ LUMBERYARD ASHVILLE, MICH. 49073 Happy Holidays For unto you is born this day in the city of David a savior, which is Christ the Lord LuKe2:11 may you have the Peace and Joy that comes inknowing him... The Christ of Christmas Joan and Homer Winegar. ASSOC. BROKER STANTON’S REAL ESTATE VERMONTVILLE NASHVILLE 726-0181 852-1717 Evenings... 726-0223 �standing on a platform at the side of the stage, to sing an appropriate number as a ship loaded with presents came “sailing” in. “They commenced all right,” commented the News, “but when the curtain went up disclosing the ship sailing upon the scene in all its light and glory, the little singers were struck speechless with delight and despite loud whispers from the directors, seemed to have lost their voices.” Five years later, the format of Nashville’s observance changed somewhat. “This year the village Sunday Schools will take a new departure in the matter of Christmas festivities, that is in the line of the usual tree and con­ certs,” observed the News in 1884. “They will regale their patrons with a Christmas dinner and social time. The Methodists promise as an extra attraction a sleigh ride with ample accommodations for both old and young.” About the turn of the century, masquerade balls arranged by local musician Hiram Walrath and his orchestra became standard Christmas Eve fare at Nash­ ville’s opera house. Prizes The Maple Valley News, Nashville, Tuesday, December 22, 1981 — Page 5 were awarded to the nicest dressed lady and the most comically costumed gentleman attending the dance. Traditional holiday programs still were staged at local churches, but oc­ casionally with a different twist. “The Evangelical Sunday School this year will depart from the usual custom of having a tree at their Christmas program,” ad­ vised the News in 1903. “For their Christmas Eve exer­ cises they will have a log cabin, a real building carefully made of logs, and presents will be piled in and around the structure.” Local and surrounding rural schools also offered Yuletide programs while the students enjoyed a tem­ porary reprieve from the Three ‘R’s. “Most of the schools in this vicinity have closed for holiday vacations of a month or more,” reported the News in mid-December 1902. During holiday exercises at the Warnerville School on December 13,1904, there was considerable excitement when the Christmas tree caught fire. “Some of the men quickly hoisted the blazing tree outside,” noted the News, “and no presents were lost” In those days, trees were lighted with live candles and fires were not uncommon. Over the years, Nashville has learned to put on a pretty Christmas face. In 1928, the local Woman’s Literary Club joined hands with the village council to decorate a huge evergreen tree in Central Park. The village ap­ propriated $10 for the colored lights and other decorations and the WLC stood the additional $8 cost. Eleven years later, the village took on an even more festive holiday air when Nashville’s Main Street was decorated for the first time. It was at the intersection of Maple and Main in 1939 that four garlands of evergreens and colored lights were stretched to the center of the street, where a lighted cross was suspended. “The village council ap­ proved expenditures covering materials costs,” noted News. “It is hoped additional decorative material can be bought each year, until eventually there, will be lights enough to decorate the entire length of the business district.” (1981 note: This has now been accomplished through a Chamber of Commerce sponsored program.) Nashville’s needy have been remembered at Christmas holiday for more than a century. Orno Strong, editorpublisher and founder in 1873 of the Nashville News, made this light-hearted ob­ servation in December 1878: “Amusements: Christmas trees, parties, socials, dances, buzzing bees, sleigh rides, and hugging the girls.” Commission on Aging Meal Site events Mai) the blessings of His loue be gours the ujhole gear through! Nancy’s Beauty Shop 157 S. Main, Vermontville 726-0330 Dec. 21 - Hastings, Social Security 10:30 a.m. - 2 p.m., Arts and Crafts. Dec. 23 - Christmas Dinner at all sites; Hastings, the Miller Family will entertain. Dec. 24 - The noon meal will be served at 10:45 a.m. at all sites. All sites will close at noon. COA office will close at noon. Dec. 25 All meal sites closed- Merry Christmas to all. Dec. 28 - Hastings, Social Security 10:30 a.m. - 2 p.m., Rabers Stampers will en­ tertain. Dec. 30 - Regular meal serving day. Dec. 31 - The noon meal will be served at 10:45 a.m. at all meal sites. All meal sites and COA office will close at noon. Jan. 1 * All meal sites and COA office closed. A Happy and Healthy New Year to all. The new meal site in Delton has openings for participants. Call 948-8062 or 623-2664, twenty-four hours in advance for a reservation. All entertainment at each meal site will begin about 12:15 p.m. Action - Ads SCULPTURED Peace to all men of good will. NASHVILLE AUTO & FARM SUPPLY 112 North Main Street...Nashville Phone 852-9500 NAIL Nashville employees enjoy holiday party A Christmas feast at the Community Center was enjoyed Wednesday evening by Nashville village employees, officials, spouses and guests. Thirty-nine were present for the potluck dinner occasion organized by Village Clerk Susan Corkwell and Village Treasurer Lois Elliston. The Center was gaily decorated with holiday trim and a Christmas tree. Special guests at the event included Mr. and Mrs. Bruce Kuffer and Mr. and Mrs. Steve Heilman. The gentlemen are representative of the village's engineering firm, Williams & Works of Grand Rapids. (Maple Valley News photos by Susan Hinckley) Local residents attend horse conference— Three Eaton County residents - Sharon Powell, Robin Moore of Potterville, and Nancy Carpenter of Eaton Rapids - attended the 4-H Annual Conference of Michigan Adult Horse Leaders December 18-20 at Kettunen Center in Tustin. “The purpose of the twoday workshop was to give 4­ H horse leaders a chance to share new ideas, teaching methods and information to help strengthen the Michigan 4-H horse program,” says Nancy Diuble Thelen, Eaton County Extension 4-H Youth Agent. Other conference activities included sessions on helping leaders broaden their leadership skills and learned about various state 4-H horse program projects, activities and events. The workshop was made possible by a grant through the Michigan 4-H Foundation from the Cooperative Elevator of Pigeon, the First National Bank Corporation of Kalamazoo and other local supporters, including the Eaton County 4-H Advisory Council. For more information O CQMei ALL Yd FHIWPd'L still seek Him . . . Maple Valley Athletic Boosters BINGO MAPLE VALLEY HIGH SCHOOL CAFETERIA WOLEVER’S REAL ESTATE Early Birds ..,6:30 p.m. Q/veoki/hjCj L[ou/i£gt? A Perfect Christmas Gift Something you can enjoy 365 days a year, a ... Yesteryear in Maple Valley Calendar” 12 beautiful drawings of local houses and buildings in Nashville and Vermontville (suitable for framing). Calendars are available at... and pedicures available. Bobbie 852-0940. (Nashv.) • Nashville Village Hall , • Johnny's Market • Eaton Federal Savings • Mace Pharmacy • Vermontville Village Hall Lisa Jarrard at his parent’s home, Sunday, Dec. 27 at 3 p.m. (12-22)______________ WOULD LIKE TO RENT FARM GROUND: Cash or share crop. Steve Spitzley, (517) 566-8567. (1-19) Phone 852-1501 126 E. Main, Nashville THURSDAYS... 7:00 p.m. EXTENTIONS, manicures, OPEN HOUSE for Cam and about the horse project or other 4-H activities, contact Thelen at the Eaton County Cooperative Extension Service office, or call 543­ 2310. $900 aw _E. AC.H gw �The Maple Valley News, Nashville, Tuesday, December 22, 1981 — Page 6 School Board members ignore request to resign: Supt, calls for “unity By Susan Hinckley There were no resignations from the Maple Valley Board of Education Monday evening, and an angry taxpayer who had asked that three members of the board step down by that December 14 meeting or face recall, declined comment on his next move. George Hubka of 7950 members Elam Rockwell, Virginia Fox and Board President Wayne Cogswell did not resign by the December 14th meeting, he would launch a recall campaign against all three. Two other board members who attended the Sept, meeting, Wilbur Marsh and Russell Geary, recently resigned, but both have said their resignations were not due to the controversy. The two other school board members. Dale Ossemheimer, Jr., and Ronald Tobias, both refused to attend, the closed session, saying it was illegal. Ossenheimer also warned the board not to hold the meeting. “We have gone through some pretty rough times in the past three weeks,” Supt. Carroll Wolff told the audience at Monday’s meeting. He said the board members .had made a mistake in conducting the closed meeting but had acted in good faith. “All of our board members have been interested in providing the best education possible for our students at the lowest possible cost,” said Wolff. He read a letter from the school’s attorney, Robert Thrun of the law firm of Thrun, Maatsch and Nordberg, of Lansing, which advised the board that the matter discussed at the Sept. 14 executive session did not warrant a closed meeting. Thrun offered a rule of thumb for compliance with Marshall Road, Lacey, had called in November for the resignation of the three who were among five board members whom Eaton County Assistant Prosecutor Jeffrey Sauter said met illegally in a closed session Sept. 14 to discuss the sale of a house constructed by students in the high school’s building trades class. Hubka said that if board Christmas angel, that’s our special holiday wish! VILLAGE HAIR PORT 470 E. Main Street Vermontville A Merry Christmas From All of Us to You Remember us... OPEN each day til 5:30 p.m. Fanny Farmer CANDY For a last minute gift! .12 oz. One A Day Vitamins Crest or Colgate Regular, 100's With Iron, 100's Core “C”, 60’s your choice Keri Lotion fc,n Kaopectate 13 oz. " " J Kaopect*" i I FOR I DRY j SKIN Concentrate 8 oz. or Regular 4.6 oz. 99* ANfArSiAnLNasal Spr ay NASAL 15 ml. SPRAY 12 oz. sun Blue Shampoo 11 oz. Metamucil YES - we are open Saturday, Dec. 26, 9 to 5:30 and Jan. 2,9 to 5:30. $Q88 * MICE PHMM1C W Hours: 9A.M. - 5:30 P.M. Monday thru Saturday 207 Main St., Nashville 852-0845 Hughes of Nashville, a member of the Concerned Citizens for Education. In the letter, Mrs. Hughes asked for an apology from newly-appointed board member Charles Viele, Sr., of Vermontville, for a comment he made about the CCE organization during a special November 23 meeting at which he was appointed to the board. At that meeting, Viele said the CCE had “Pulled a stunt and it didn’t work.” He was speaking of citizen petitions presented to the board in October in support of the appointment of David Hawkins of Nash­ ville to fill the seat vacated by Russell Geary. Viele said they were trying' to put pressure on the board and added that the CCE mem­ bers “Afe concerned only with what they are con­ cerned with.” In her letter, Mrs. Hughes noted that the CCE had worked very hard to support a successful millage cam­ paign last June, did not support the present recall movement^ and has not supported any candidate for the board. “I am sure an apology will be forthcoming as soon as the facts are known,” said Mrs. Hughes in her letter. However, Viele declined, saying he would be very glad to respond to an officer of the CCE but not to Mrs. Hughes, who was in the audience. She said she had written the letter as a member of the organization and not as an official letter from the CCE. In other matters Monday, the board: -Declined to act on a proposed $4,000 curriculum study and opinionaire that would have been conducted Dairymen honored— For your last minute shopping Riopan Suspension Riopan Plus Suspension Michigan’s Open Meetings Act: “Where there is doubt, do not keep the public out.” In his investigation, Sauter said that the Sept. 14 closed session violated the open meetings act because members discussed the selling price of the 1980-81 building trades house. “This is not an appropriate reason as the (Open Meetings) Act does not allow closed sessions to discuss the sale of real property,” Sauter said in his letter to Hubka. Section Eight of the act does allow closed sessions to consider the purchase or lease of real property, Sauter noted. Although Sauter said the meeting violated the state’s Open Meetings Act, he has recommended no prosecution. Citing declining enrollment, cuts in state aid funds, and the fact that the school district’s 16.71 mills are all up for renewal in June, Wolff called for unity. “We must all get on the same team and work together,” said JWolff. Hubka refused comment on the issue except to say that certified letters had been sent to the three board members. He would not disclose contents of those letters. Hubka also said he had checked with Barry County Clerk Norval Thaler and learned that 546 signatures would be needed on each recall petition in order to call a special election. Hubka said he had not yet begun circulating the petitions. In another controversial issue Monday, the board read a letter from Ruth By Allen P. Krizek County Ext. Director Seven Eaton County Dairymen were honored for improved milk and butterfat production in 1981 at the recent Dairy Herd Im­ provement and Holstein Associations Annual Meeting. Trophy awards were presented to‘: Dalton LaMonte and Mark Friar, Charlotte, high herd and high 5-year average (tie) and James Lee, Eaton Rapids, high 5-year average (tie) and high 4 year' old butterfat production; Loren Wilmore, Charlotte, high increase herd-butterfat production and high 2-year old butterfat production; Willard Brodbeck, Lake Odessa, high increase herd­ milk production; Haueter Brothers and Perry, Grand Ledge, high life-time cow; Joe and Stacey Edick, Charlotte, high cow-milk production and high cow­ butterfat production; and J. Kearney Howe, Ver­ montville, high 3-year old butterfat production. Obituaries by the University of Michigan Bureau of School Services. Dale Ossenheimer, Jr., supported the project but other board members said persons that they had talked to in the community favored the study but not the expense. -Approved ordering Jr. Sr. High textbooks for Biology, Life Sciences, Mechanical Drawing and Typing at the cost of ap­ proximately $3,300. —Approved sale of a relocated classroom at Maplewood Elementary to the Village of Vermontville for $4,700; and another unit at the Jr. - Sr. High School to Darwin McIntyre of Nash­ ville for $2,850. Both were high bidders on the separate units. -Discussed the problem of students coming to post­ game dances in an in­ toxicated state. Assistant Principal Larry Lenz said the problem involves primarly Freshman, and is threatening the future of dances at the school. Some of the drinking occurs in cars in the parking lot. -Approved a request by the Class of ’82 to hold commencement exercises at the Fuller Street athletic field. -Elected Bob Dormer as board vice-president by a 4-3 vote over Dale Ossenheimer, Jr. —Approved 2-year con­ tracts with cafeteria, bus garage, and central office personel. PROFESSIONAL BUSINESS DIRECTORY LIMESTONE & MARL (Delivered and Spread) CRANEWORK • Drainage Ditches • Farm Ponds DARRELL HAMILTON Rt 3, MSHVILLE PH.S52-N91 FOR PROFESSIONAL INSURANCE PLANNING Call... THE HECKER AGENCY 225 N. MAIN - NASHVILLE PHONE 8S2-9G90 VERMONTVILLE VILLAGE COUNCIL MEETINGS 1st 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!! Charles Williams 2:00 p.m. from the Beeler (517) 852-9564 NASHVILLE Charles Funeral Home in Mid­ — NASHVILLE — Albert Williams, 87, of 840 dleville. Rev. Arthur D. Ask for Dan!! Reed St., Nashville, died Jackson officiated. Burial Tuesday, December 15, at BOBBIE ’S UNIQUE was in Mt. Hope Cemetery, Pennock Hospital. He was NAIL SERVICE Middleville. Memorial born October 21, 1894 at 1-517-852-0940 contributions may be made Sculptured Nail Extenders Williams Lake, Yankee to the American Diabetes Manicure • Pedicure Springs Township, the son of Association. Charles E. and Harriet L. (Japhet) Williams. aphet) Williams. ■ . e— ... t— . lw . ^'fP jjT nr nr jir jw . iw ..4— He farmed his entire life | Starting JANUARY 4,1982 and enjoyed growing flowers. The Sugar Hut Cafe will... £ | He is survived by one CLOSE at 6 P.M. During the Week sister, Mrs. Frances L. Irwip ? ' — UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE — of Hastings; one brother, f John E. Williams of Nash­ | We will close December 31st at 2 p.m. | ville; and several nieces and and closed New Year's Day. nephews. He was preceded ( in death by three sisters, | Mabel Holden, Viola Mc­ f Dowell, and Isabel Nelson. ■ Services were held § — VERMONTVILLE — Thursday, December 17 at Sugar Hut Cafe �The Maple Valley News, Nashville, Tuesday, December 22, 1981 — Page 7 Christmas party has ‘south-of-the-border flavor 'N J' XJJw Jws : "Ji %% ■ss; ■JssS; *’»tu \iiL J M» J MwST^ Mw Tiu’’ w’’S’’SSiu SJ , 1 f fcv'*> '*> *nJ^ lh* *1 ^’Wii Each child took a turn at whacking the elusive pinata, hoping to free the candy treasure inside. ®8l> '-ie । t'-ie Wi.w trijkj 38 "S afari. || ti‘k• *tsisnlift m Wearing sombreros fashioned from newspapers, newspapers kindergartners at Maplewood School dined on typically Mexican fare. HAPPY YULETIDE Wishing you bright holidays as Chistmas lights up the world! ■Grandma’s Greenery Washington Street, Nashville 852-9797 casion. Authenic Mexican music was playing in the background as . the youngsters dined on a meal of tacos, cheese, punch and popcorn balls which they had helped prepare. The children wore som­ breros cleverly fashioned from rolled newspapers and masking tape. They had also helped make the hats. Several parents were on hand to witness the event. A few younger brothers and sisters joined in the merriment as guests. In the past, Miss Jones has staged both a Hawaiian luau and a Japanese tea party to help teach her students about other cultures. “It is important to expose the kids to different things,” she noted. After Wednesday’s Mexican feast, the youngsters adjourned to thegymnasium where a hand­ made pinata was suspended from a basketball back­ board. One by one, each child was given a chance to take a whack at the pinata with a large stick, in an attempt to reach the candy which filled the traditional South-of-theborder treat. Slowly the pinata gave way to reveal its treasure. TOY SALE Now thru Sat. Dec. 26 Gam Games Dolls Doll Shop our ‘BIG Basement’ TOYLAND for SAVINGS! Toy land's an everyday wonder at our store!... ItaraGhriAinM 115-117 N. Main — NASHVILLE PHONE:852-9747 �The Maple Valley News, Nashville. Tuesday, December 22, 1981 Page 8 Students contribute to chamber holiday baskets By Susan Hinckley Santa's performance proved a fitting conclusion to the play. Greetings The spirit of Yuletide giving and the flavor of Christmas around the world were combined Wednesday afternoon at Vermontville’s Maplewood^ Elementary School. In a drive spearheaded by the local Chamber of Commerce, nearly 400 items of non-perishable foods (canned goods, packaged mixes, etc.) were donated by I he 425 students in the school. The collection was turned over to community volun­ teers who were to sort and pack it Saturday and deliver it Jo needy families in the area. After the Maplewood youngsters had lined up class-by-clags to make their individual contributions to the food basket program, they filed into the gym­ nasium for a play presented by the first grade class of Judy Swan and fourth graders taught by Linda Andres. Written by the two teachers, the play was patterned after ABC’s popular “Love Boat” series. It was called “A Trip on the Love Boat: A Tour of Christmas Around the World.” An American family of four were the main characters of the play. On a cruise around on the Love Boat, they witnessed the observance of Christmas in many various lands and learned of the different customs and traditions of each country. The work that the teachers and students had put into the production, including elaborate props and colorful costumes, was very evident. The actors received a large round of applause at the conclusion of the program. The play was presented Student volunteers canned goods into a pyramid, as Maplewood students donate food for a Christmas basket program spearheaded by the Vermontville Chamber of Commerce. Christmas always bring a fireplace and rocking chair scene. the Wednesday for Maplewood student body. Thursday, it was repeated for an audience of parents and guests. CHRISTMAS BUFFET Thursday Noon til ? Ham and Turkey.. .and oil the trimmings To the young and to the young at heart... a merry, merry Christmas! Adults *4.95 Children 6 and under *2.00 We will be CLOSED Thursday Dec. 24 at 2p.m. and Christmas weekend, see you Monday regular time Wheeler Marine Service Sugar Hut Cafe 728 Durkee, Nashville 852-9609 174 S. Main, Vermtonville Ph. 726-1040 NOTICE Valley Bowmen Indoor Archery Range OPEN Monday 8:30 to 9:00 p.m. Tues. 8:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m Wed. 8:30 a.m. to 9:00 p .m Thurs. 8:30 a.m. - 5:30 p.m Friday 8:30 a.m. to 9:00 pp.m Sat. 8:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. SUN. 2:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m Even as Wise Men sought out the Holy Babe so long ago, Let wise men now, seek the peace He gave to all mankind. Leagues now forming and will start 2nd week in Jan. ASHVILLI HARDWARE Citizens Elevator 870 S. Main, Vermontville 105 N. Main Street.. .Nashville Phone 852-0713 The children lined up class by class to make their contribution of food for the needy. 726-0514 �The Maple Valley News, Nashville, Tuesday, December 22, 1981 — Page 9 Minutes of Regular Meeting VILLAGE OF NASHVILLE December 3; 1981 The regular meeting of the Nashville Village Coun­ cil held December 3, 1981 at 7:00 p.m. at the Community Center in Nashville was called to order by President Harold Christiansen. Present, Tobias, Fueri, Frith, Babcock, Hughes and Rizor. The minutes of the last regular meeting were read and approved. Motion by Tobias, supported by Hughes that the following bills be allowed with the exception of the $1,000 bill to Dunigan Brothers and orders drawn on Treasurer for the same. All Ayes. Motion Carried. GENERAL Michigan Bell 76.46 Consumers Power (Office) 102.59 (Com. Center).. 51.83 (Street Lights) . 958.40 Furlong's Htg. Sales.............. 250.00 Cadillac Overall Supply......... .65 Blue Cross/Blue Shield 626.14 American Bankers Life 166.00 M.V. News 176.49 Maple Leaf Florist. 15.60 Doubleday Bros. & Co 27.06 GARAGE and EQUIPMENT Father Christmas (Saint Nick or Santa Claus) also was on hand. Michigan Bell 32.52 Consumers Pwr. . 121.55 M.V. Implement. 265.57 Galesburg Lawn Equipment...... 194.81 Nashville Hdwe 12.64 Powers Shell Srv. . 20.00 Purity Cyl. Gases .18.12 Mace Pharmacy 1.88 Hometown Lumber Yard . ...35.66 Chempace 150.00 POLICE DEPARTMENT Michigan Bell 34.25 Nashville Hdwe... 16.82 Mace Pharmace ... 4.20 Gen. Electric 13.20 Radio Shack 4.68 WATER AND SEWER Mich. Bell (water). 20.20 Mich. Bell (sewer). 29.31 Consumers Power ■ (Water 626.80 (Sewer)............ 247.53 (Lift Stations)... 61.04 Nashville Hdwe... 49.04 Chempace 50.24 Water Pollution Control Fed 52.00 Nat. Flood Ins ... 220.00 The Hecker Agy.. 166.00 Doubleday Brothers and Co 721.11 Municipal Supply 148.10 Master Addresser Company 15.32 U.S. Postmaster . .51.61 Share Corp 128.33 U.S. Farmers Home Adm 13,475.00 STREET DEPARTMENT Hometown Lumber Yard 36.52 Dunigan Brothers Inc 9,000.00 Dunigan Brothers Inc 1,000.00 Reith Riley Const. Co 2,186.66 Reith Riley Const. Co 172.42 Motion by Hughes, supported by Rizor to hold a public hearing January 28, 1981 at 6:30 p.m. at the Community Center in Nashville in compliance with our Cable T.V. Ordinance No. 9-24-81. All Ayes. Motion Carried. Sgt. Gene Koetje gave the Police report for the month of November 1981. Bids were received and opened for a 1982 Police Car, the following bids were: Renner Ford $9,164.94, Beacon Sales $9,458.60, Candy Ford $9,298.00, Battle Creek Ford Sales $9,325.39, Smith & Doster $9,450.59. Motion by Babcock, supported by Tobias to accept the bid for a 1982 Police Car from Renner Ford at a cost of $9,164.94. Yes, Rizor, Frith, Babcock, Tobias and Hughes. No Fueri. Motion Carried. John Hughes, Chairman of the Department of Public Works gave the D.P.W. report for the month of November 1981. Motion by Hughes, supported by Tobias to pay partial payment estimate No. 10 on Contract No. 1, Collection, to Dunigan Brothers. Project 98% Complete. Amount earned $151,851.40, retained $7,592.-57, amount due $144,258.83. Alt Ayes. Motion Carried. Motion by Hughes, supported by Frith to pay partial estimate No. 9 on Contract No. 2, Lift Stations, to Dunigan Brothers, 93% complete. Amount earned $6,510.00 amount retained $325.50, amount due $6,184.50. All Ayes. Motion Carried. Motion by Hughes, supported by Rizor to pay partial payment estimate No. 12, on Contract No. 3, Treatment to Normco Construction, project 81% complete, amount earned $143,750.68 amount retained $7,187.53 and amount due $136,563.15. All Ayes. Motion Carried. Motion by Hughes, supported by Tobias to apply to E.P.A., D.N.R. and Fm. H.A. per request form 271 No. 16 for services through November 1981, project 82% complete, $146,408.00. All Ayes. Moition Carried. Moition by Hughes, supported by Fueri to renew the Village automotive fleet policy with Hecker Insurance, effective through 11 -6-82 at a cost of $3,037.03. All Ayes, Motion Carried. Motion by Fueri, supported by Frith to adopt Ordinance 12-3-81 to opt out of the state plumbing code. All Ayes. Motion Carried. Motion by Hughes, support by Fueri to give the Transfer Recycling Center $200.00 out of the Transfer Recycling Contingency revenue sharing fund. No Rizor, Yes, Fueri, Frith, Babcock, Tobias and Hughs. Motion Carried. Motion by Hughes, supported by Rizor to give $20.00 script Christmas Bonus to Village Employees to be spent in Nashville. All Ayes. Motion Carried. Motion by Hughes, supported by Tobias to Close Village Hall and give Village employees '/> day Christmas Eve and 16 day New Years Eve off. All Ayes. Motion carried. Motion by Rizor, supported by Tobias to adopt change order No. 5 on Contract No. 3 to change 4" schedule 80 pvc in place of 4" steel pipe for the 4" air line Total cost is a deduct of $1,460.00. All Ayes. Motion Carried. Motion by Hughes, supported by Tobias to ad­ journ, meeting adjourned at 9:25 p.m. Harold Christiansen, President Susan M. Corkwell, Clerk Saturday, Dec. 26 Off Sunday, Dec, 27 EATON COUNTY FARM AND HOME CALENDAR Christmas Merchandise Market, Inc. of Nashville — A lively enactment of The Night Before Christmas brought the travelers back to Christmas USA-style. I I S & S WRECKER SERVICE ®>i 24HourTowing | Nashville Fargo Service 852-1802 or 945- 2909 _. --—2 CASTLETON TAXPAYERS! I will be at the Castleton Town­ ship Hall, 98 South Main Street on Friday, December 24 from 9:00 a.m. until 5:00 p.m. for your con­ venience in paying taxes. Don't forget your dog licenses are due now at $5.00 each. Geneva Brumm Treasurer Tuesday, December 29 -10 p.m. - 7 a.m. 4-H Teen Lock-In, Battle Creek Y Center. Reservations required, 543-2310. 1982 Monday, January 4-7 p.m. 4-H Council Meeting, Cooperative Extension Office, 126 N. Bostwick, Charlotte. Tuesday, January 5-7 p.m. Plastercraft workshop, 4-H Building Auditorium, Charlotte Fairgrounds. Thursday, January 7 - 7:30 p.m. 4-H Horse Bowl, Kardel Hall, Charlotte Fairgrounds. Friday, January 8 - 12:30-2:30 Lucky Suns 4-H Club at Meadowview School, Charlotte. Saturday, January 9-10 a.m. - 12 noon, Outdoor Shooting Meet, Bellevue Conservation Club. 1-3 p.m. Archery Meet, 4­ H Building Auditorium, Charlotte Fairgrounds. Wednesday, January 13-9-11:30 a.m. “Rating the Diets’* by Dr. Carolyn Lackey, MSU Food Specialist, First Baptist Church, Charlotte. Thursday, January 14-7:30 p.m. 4-H Horse Development Committee Meeting, Kardel Hall, Charlotte Fairgrounds. Friday, January 15 - 12:30-2:30 Lucky Suns 4-H Club at Meadowview School, Charlotte. Thursday, January 14 - 7:30 p.m. 4-H Horse Development Committee Meeting, Kardel Hall, Charlotte Fairgrounds. Monday, January 18 - 7:30 p.m. Eaton County Fairboard meeting, fair office, Charlotte Fairgrounds. Friday, January 15 - 12:30-2:30 Lucky Suns 4-H Club at Meadowview School, Charlotte. Thursdays, January 21, 28 and February 4 - 7:30-9:30 p.m. Estate Planning for Farm Families, Courthouse, Charlotte. Reservations requested - 543-2310. Saturday, January 23 - 9 a.m. - 3:30 p.m. Central Michigan Corn Day, Lakewood High School, Lake Odessa. Reser­ vations requested - 543-2310. Friday, January 29 - 12:30-2:30 Lucky Suns 4-H Club at Meadowview School, Charlotte. “Cooperative Extension Service programs are open to all without regard to race, color, national origin or sex.” May your holidays be like the Christmasflower: Bountiful, bright and beautiful! Trowbridge Service 130 S. Main St., Vermontville Ph. 726-0569 �The Maple Valley New*. Nashville, Tuesday. December 22, 1981 — Page 10 Decorative doors win school's annual Christmas contest First place in the Junior High division was claimed by the Resource room of teacher Beverly Black. Admiring their handiwork are four of the students who worked on the project: from left,-'Todd Grinage, Anne Duffey, Ronnie Joyt, and Jamie Grinage. (Maple Valley News photos by Susan Hinckley) A menagerie of "Muppets" characters won second place in the Junior High division for second-hour students in Steve MacDonald's Biology class. Two of them are Heather Brown, left, and Terralynn Trine. Classroom doors were decorated recently in an annual Christmas contest tradition at Maple Valley Jr. panel of judges comprised of school cooks, office per­ sonnel, counselors and Continued on next pag and Sr. High School. The artwork was done by secondhour classes. Using original designs, the students worked on the doors over a period of seven days. Last week, winners of the contest were selected by a Business Insurance? One name says it best. Stan Trumble TRUMBLE AGENCY VERMONTVILLE Ph. (517) 726-0634 or 726-0580 •u4uto-Owners Insurance Life. Home. Car. Business. One name says it all. A fuzzy cat tags along with two youngsters in this "Time to Hang Holly..." scene on the door of Audrey Watson's Typing classroom. The picture gained a three­ dimensional effect through the use of fabrics. It took top honors in the Senior High category. Two of the art­ ists were Sheri Harshman, left, and Robin Wright. Second place honors in the Senior High division went to this cartoon scene on the classroom door of Junia Jarvies second-hour homemaking. A child asks Santa, May I see your catalog?" �The Maple Valley News, Nashville, Tuesday, December 22, 1981 — Page 11 Special awards given at Basketball banquet— The girls basketball team held its fall sports banquet and presented many special awards. Varsity players Melanie Rogers and Tammy Teachworth received special awards. Melanie received the most valuable player award for her contriubtions ofwhich were: a new scoring record, most field goals in one season, our leading rebounder and our team’s captain. Melanie also received first team All­ Conference recognition which was voted on by coaches in the league. Tammi Teachworth was voted the most improved player by her teammates. The junior varsity special awards w'ent to Jennie Filter, most valuable and Kristi Hosey, most im-1 proved. To honor these individuals, about 100 friends, parents and guests attended the banquet. Awards were presented after a delightful meal. Mr. Lawrence Hom, a volunteer 7th grade coach, presented the 7th grade girls with certificates. Ms. Sandy Dent, 8th grade coach, but unable to attend, allowed Mr. Jerry Reese the op­ portunity to award the certificates. Mr. William Christensen, junior varsity volunteer coach, presented the J.V. players with cer­ tificates and numerals. Mr. Jerry Reese gave the varsity players certificates, letters and pins. Head girls coach Jerry Reese com­ mented, “This evening was a very enjoyable and special occasion for all associated with our girls basketball programs because it shows the positive attitude these people of our community have toward girls athletics.” Last minute shots fall short, Lions lose battle 60-59 The Maple Valley Lions tried two last minute shots but couldn’t find the net helping Carson City escaped with a 60-59 TCAA win Friday. Lion guard Mickey Mahon had tied the contest with 24 seconds remaining but Carson went right back on top with 10 * seconds remaining. The Lions squeezed two shots in during the last 10 seconds, one by Mahon and one by Walt Maurer, but neither fell and the Lions had their second loss of the season, and first defeat in league play. “We lost the game at the free throw line,” Coach Jerry Reese reported. The Lions hit only 5 of 21 shots from the charity strip, in­ cluding a 3-16 jaunt in the second quarter that ultimately spelled demise. ■ “We played very hard and hustled, but we had one of those nights,” Reese added. “Free throws win games, and we didn’t hit them.” The Lions jumped to a 14-4 lead in the first quarter and looked like they were going to roll over undefeated Carson. But the 3-16 mark from the line during the second quarter allowed Carson to pull within six points 29-23 at halftime. “We had the chance to put them away and we couldn’t do it,” Reese said. “I think we gave them a' Merry Christmas a little early.” Carson chipped away and pulled even closer in the third period outscoring the Lions 21-18. Going into the final period the Lion lead was three points and they held Carson off until the three minute mark. During the last three minutes the leads changed hands six times and the Lions stayed cold from the free throw line. Carson’s Doug Crouse, a 6 ft. 5 inch center, gave the Lions the most problems. He scored 34 points, 21 in the second half. Mahon scored 13 points to lead the Lions who had four players in double figures. Tony Dunkelberger tossed in 10 points and grabbed 11 rebounds, and Eric Wolff and Randy Joostbems each tossed in 10 points. ■ Paced by Dunkelberger the Lions edged Carson 35-34 on the boards, but were outrebounded 18-10 in the second half of play. The loss drops the Lions to 3-2 on the year, 2-1 in the TCAA. “We really wanted this one because Carson is a very good team and one of the better teams in the league,” Reese said. “Just one of those nights at the free throw line.” JV team clips Saranac bows to Charlotte On Tuesday, the junior varsity basketball team travelled to Charlotte and lostbyquitea margin, 56-30. Maple Valley was in the game until the first jump ball. Maple Valley missed vOOr COntCSt. their first nine shots of the game including four layups. For the evening the JV’s made 11 of 50 field goals for a 22 percent shooting night. Playing well for Maple Tammy Teachworth (left) and Melanie Rogers received special awards at the basketball banquet. Banner The Hastings — Devoted to the Interests of Barry County Since 1856 — Price 20c I Howe wins mayors post with 56 percent of vote . / , .mlurtr ■<!irial» lT' »t»> » t.»H >I .r<.nur<l Banner Pric 20* Price JI tn the Interests of Barry C Hastings. Mlchtgs ini |„c. Now Published > Publishers ** rHRe«lln of o rf T The Hhe Re«llnder le Nasi OZS8-8051 Hastil loca cl JUST no00■ * " leesnlx pisayheeze Cont. on page 12- from previous page principals. Selected for the top honors in the Senior High division was the door decked out by Audrey Watson’s secondhour Typing class. Using the theme of “Time to Hang Holly Wreaths and Trim the Tree,” the youngsters used a variety offabric materials to create the scene of two children accompanied by a fuzzy kitten on their holiday rounds. Second place in the Senior High category went to Junia Jarvie’s Homemaking class, which designed a picture of a child asking Santa, “May I see your catalog?” In the Junior High division, first place honors went to Beverly Black’s Resource room, where the youngsters had - created a colorful sleigh scene. Second place in the Junior High category went to a clever ’ “Muppets” menagerie on the door of Steve MacDonald’s Biology classroom. Artwork on all the doors entered in the contest showed a high degree of originality and talent on the part of the youngsters. Themes were varied, ranging from comical to divine. The contest was sponsored by the Student Council. Help us put out a better paper. Your letters and comments on the New Hastings Banner will be appreciated. Write... P.O. Box B, Hastings, Michigan 49058 J-Ad Graphics...bringing you The Reminder (the first of the week) and.. .The Banner (the last of the week) �The Maple Valley News, Nashville, Tuesday, December 22, 1981 — Page 12 Nashville decides to retain state plumbing controls Armed with more data than they had two weeks ago, Nashville village officials Thursday reversed a December 3 resolution to opt out of controls set by Michigan's plumbing code. At the earlier meeting the council had decided that the village would assume responsibility for inspection of construction of all plum­ bing systems in the village. Upon acceptance of the proposal by the state, the plan would have eliminated the need for a state inspector to approve new and renovated plumbing systems in the village, turning the duty over to a local in* spector The inspections include private lateral line hookups now being installed by contractors to hook new customers to Nashville's recently expanded munica) sewer system "I feel we made a mistake," said Trustee John Hughes, in moving to rescind the December 3 resolution. “I don’t think we understood what all it entailed." Since passage of the resolution December 3, the council learned in correspondence from the state’s Bureau of Construction Codes that the village, is assuming responsibility for ad­ ministration and enforcement of the code, would be obliged to hire an individual qualified by ex­ perience or training to conduct the inspections, and to establish a Plumbing Code Board of Appeals. Officials also were advised that once the village assumed local responsibility the program for a minimum of one year before it could be turned, back to the state’s jurisdiction. “In view of the requirements, it is not feasible for the village to remove itself from this (state) program,” said Hughes. He added that the present procedure of having a state inspector check the sewer lateral line con­ nections is “working beautifully.” Hughes expressed concern that in cases where it has been necessary for the state inspector to mandate corrective measures, it might not have been so easy for a local official to get the same cooperative response from village residents. In other business Thur- sday, the council: • Voted to proceed with legal condemnation proceedings against an uninhabited, dilapidated house at 116 East Street Officials said that since there was no apparent at­ tempt by the owner to remove the building after notification to do so 90 days ago, the village would proceed to have the house removed by legal means as soon as possible. Barry-Eaton county Health Department calendarBarry Office: 110 W. Center Mon., Dec. 21 Family St. Planning, 110 N. Cochran, 11 Mon., Dec. 21 - Ima.m. - 4 p.m.; W.I.C., 110 N. munization Clinic, 8:30-11 Cochran, 8 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. a.m. and 1-4 p.m. Family Tues., Dec, 22 - W.I.C., 110 N. Tues., Dec. 22 Cochran, 8 a.m. -4:30 p.m. Planning, 11:30 a.m. - 4 p.m. Wed., Dec. 23 - Im-Wed., Dec. 23 - W.I.C., 8:30 munization Clinic, 528 Beech a.m. - 4:30 p.m. St., 8:30-11 a.m.; Family Thurs., Dec. 24 - W.I.C., 8:30 Planning, 10 a.m. - 12 noon. a.m. - 12 noon. No Ac- Fri., Dec. 25 Christmas Thurs., Dec. 24 Holiday. tivities. Fri., Dec. 25 - Christmas Holiday. Charlotte Office: JV’s nip Saranac, conintuedfrompage 10 Valley were John Clements and looked like a different and Ray Yarger. Scoring for team in defeating^Saranac Maple Valley were Jeff 71-62. The Lions led after the Starring 7 pts., Scott Everett first half 37-27 and added to 6 points, Christ Barton, John that margin after 3 quarters Clements, and Marty Martin 57-40. Saranac had a good each added 4 pts. Scoring 2 fourth quarter and pulled points were Ray Yarger and within 7 pts. late in the game, Ted Hall. Scott Whitmore but Maple Valley held on for added a free throw to round the victory. Jeff Starring led the Lions out the scoring. On Friday the JV’s played with 13 rebounds and Chris with a great deal of desire Barton added 7 rebounds. Scoring for Maple Valley were Scott Everett 20 pts, Jeff Starring 19 pts.; Marty Marlin 12 pts., Luke'Potter New Construction •Service* Remodeling and Chris Barton 6 pts. •Sewer and Drain Work each, John Myers, Ron Hull, Ted Hall and Eric Brown added 2 pts. each. Scott Everett recorded 5 LARRY HALSEY steals and played an out­ Licensed Master Plumber standing game. Ted Hall and Luke Potter played their best games of the season. Serving Charlotte, Vermontville, The Lions conference Nashville • all ofEaton County record is now 1 win and 0 10% Discount on Labor for Senior Citizens^ M losses. Overall their record is now 2 wins and 1 loss. Halsey Plumbing • Heard a presentation by Charles Leonard of Com­ munications Concepts, Inc., on a cable-tv system for Nashville. Leonard will be one of several prospective franchise seekers when village officials consider the matter at a public hearing set for 6:30 p.m. Thursday, January 28 at the Com­ munity Center. A decision which, if any, of the firms will be granted the franchise will be made after that Chimney fire ignites family room addition A wood stove chimney fire, Wednesday afternoon, ignited the wall, siding and insulation of a family room addition at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Eldon Peake, 3110 Morgan Rd., Nashville. The room was still in the process of being completed. Rand Randy Peake 15, Peake, 15 who reported the fire at ap­ proximately 2:40 p.m. said that he had put wood in the stove a short time earlier, then saw smoke and fire coming out of the chimney Pipe. Also in the home at the time was Wayne Ruthruff, a nephew of the Peakes who is living there. The Peakes said it was the second winter they had used the stove. Firemen from the Nash­ ville Fire Department responded to the call. No damage estimate was available at press time. Nashville Fireman Mike Appelman sweeps up debris while other firefighters check for damdge and smoke in the attic of the Peake home's family room. (Maple Valley News photo) Ph. 517-543-6996 Four local realtors attend state workshop Four ihembers of the Barry-Eaton Board of Realtors attended a Dec. 14 workshop sponsored by the Michigan Association of Realtors. Janet Green, local president; Cathy Williamson, vice-president; Joe Andrews, secretarytreasurer; and E. Paul Johnson, public relations chairman; attended the day­ long workshop at Long’s Convention Center in Lan- Front row, from left: Robert Fueri, Jr., trustee; Larry Corkwell, DPW; Harold Christiansen, president; Susan Corkwell, clerk; Linda Frith, trustee; Ovid Price, DPW. Second row, from left; Calvin Rizor, trustee; Corl Tobias, trustee, Arden Schantz, DPW; Lois Elliston, treasurer; Leon Frith, DPW supervisor; Scott Decker, DPW. Missing from photo are trustees John Hughes and Forrest Babcock; Sgt. Gene Koetje, acting chief NPD; Walter Pincumbe; patrolman; and Justin Cooley, assessor. May the Light of the World Brighten Your Life with Peace and Joy. Have a Blessed Christmas. Village Hall hearing. • Agreed to give Dunigan Bros, of Jackson a letter of “substantial completion” on Contracts 1 and 2 of Nash­ ville’s $4.8 million municipal sewer expansion project. The work contracted by Dunigan is approximately 97 percent completed, officials said. The village will retain about $40,000 due Dunigan, until cleanup and rehabilitation work is finished in the spring. sing. The workshop was primarily a training session for board officers so they could more effectively serve their members and thereby help their members serve their real estate clients. Candlelight service planned Christmas eve in Nashville The First Congregational Church of Vermontville will have a Christmas Eve candlelight service December 24 at 7:00 p.m. Mrs. Jill Booher will be soloist and the service will center around the theme“Journeys of Christmas;” Early Holiday DEADLINE All copy and ads must be in by Tursday Noon December 24, 1981 The peace of Christmas touches even the most humble ofHis creatures. ARSDHWVILALRt E , RDWARE vm ■» 105 N. Main Street...Nashville Phone852-0713 �The Maple Volley News, Nashville, Tuesday, December 22, 1981 - Page 13 Nash endorses property tax bill The Michigan House j)f Representative Tuesday approved a plan to provide $3 billion in tax relief over three years to Michigan property owners, State Represen­ tative Ernest W. Nash (RDimondale) said today. ' The plan, which would lower the state’s assessed valuation from 50 percent of true cash value to 44 percent in 1982, to 39 percent in 1983, and to 35 percent in 1984, faces an uncertain future in the Senate, he added. “The implications of the bill we passed today are enormous,” Nash said. “If it is enacted all property owners will receive across Rep. Nash to assist with Homestead tax forms here State Representative Ernie Nash (R-Dimondale) will be conducting his annual January meetings to assist senior citizens, veterans, and handicapped perons in filling out homestead property tax exemption forms. Representative Nash has provided this service for the past seven years. “These forms sometimes tend to be complicated and it is important to file an ac­ curate and complete return in order to receive an early rebate,” Nash said. He urged any persons needing assistance to attend the meeting in his or her area and bring with them all information showing their sources of income, including interest statements, pension and social security records as well as property tax .bills. The meetings are scheduled as follows: Mon., Jan. 4-9 a.m. at the Windsor Township Hall in Dimondale; 11 a.m. at the Benton Township Hall in Potterville; and 2 p.m. at the Eaton Rapids City Hall. Tues., Jan. 5-9 a.m. at the Serving our Country Donald L. Hampton . Navy Seaman Recruit Donald L. Hampton, son of Russell O. and Marjorie M. Bennett of 8855 N. Ionia Road, Vermontville, has completed recruit training at the Naval Training Center, Great Lakes, ILL. 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 occupational fields. Included in their studies were seamanship, close order drill, Naval history and first aid. Personnel who complete this course of in­ structions are eligible "for three hours of college credit in Physical Education and Hygiene. A 1981 graduate of Maple Valley High School, he joined the Navy in September 1981. Action - Ads FOR RENT: Upstairs one bedroom apartment, fur­ nished, no children or pets,' $175, pay own utilities 852­ 0882 or 852-1671 Nashville (tfn) BOARDING DOGS & CATS: Carroll Wells, 0129. (eow) Phone 726­ Subscribe to the HASTINGS BANNER Call 948-8051 Charlotte City Hall; 12 noon at the Olivet City Hall; and 3 p.m. at the Bellevue City Hall. Wed., Jan. 6 - 9 a.m. at the Page Memorial Building in Lake Odessa. Thurs., Jan. 7-9 a.m. at the Eagle Township Hall; and 11 a.m. at the Grand Ledge City Hall. Fri., Jan. 8 - 9 a.m. at the Vermontville Public Library; 11 a.m. at the Sunfield Village Hall; and 1 p.m. at the Mulliken Fire Station. the board relief of a sub­ stantial nature. Commercial, agricultural and residential classes of property would each be affected by the lowered assessment.” Nash said the bill passed overwhelmingly in the House with no debate? “Since the defeat of Proposal A in the spring, the Legislature has been searching for the right vehicle to provide property tax relief to frustrated citizens. “We have not forgotten our promise to reduce the unfair burden to taxes, but we are faced with the harsh realities of sharply reduced state and federal revenues. Any plan we come up with must also have the support of the Governor.” Nash said that Tuesday’s vote was the “First time the issue of property taxes has been seriously addressed in the House.” The legislation originally would only have required home buyers to, file a report of the purchase. “But the bill also opened up the opportunity to deal with assessment levels,” he said. “Last week a Republican amendment was approved that would have lowered the assessed valuation from 50 percent to 40 percent of true cash value. But Tuesday the bill was amended to phase in relief through staggered assessment levels over three years.” Republican amendments to the bill would require state reimbursement to local governments for the revenue lost and would require the state tax commission to discount land contract transactions in determining true cash value. “I think this is a good vehicle for meaningful property tax relief, but it’s future is unsure. It may very well be allowed to lanquish and die in the Senate. “If that happens it will be a shame. Nevertheless, we finally addressed the issue of property tax reliefand took a step towards providing it for all Michigan citizens,” Nash concluded. Area Guard Unit wins award Battery C, First Battalion, 119th Field Artillery, located at the Charlotte Artillery Armory, has been awarded the “100 percent Streamer” by the Adjutant General John Johnston of the Michigan Army National Guard for outstanding personnel strength main­ tenance. The “100 percent Streamer” is a banner which is affixed to the unit's guidon. The award was given to the battery for its out­ standing recruiting effort which has raised the unit’s personnel strength from 95 percent to 113 percent of its authorized strength. Upon receiving the award, the battery commander Captain Lee-Pohl said, “This award is a tribute to the exprit de corps of the men and their desire to excel.” The streamer was presented at a ceremony that took place at a battery formation today at the Charlotte Artillery Armory in conjunction with the battery’s weekend training assembly. 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 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 �The Mople Volley News, Nashville, Tuesday, December 22,1981 - Page 14 Nashville PTO donates ‘ 1,000 to local schools by Susan Hinckley The Nashville Parent­ Teacher Organization recently presented a SI,000 check to the Fuller Street and Kellogg elementary schools in Nashville. Each classroom received $50 to be spent on supplies and equipment for study and play, at the discretion of each teacher. This is the second year the PTO has made such a contribution, one of the organization’s many projects to com­ pensate for budget cuts which have recently affected the schools. Some of the contributions made by the PTO since the Spring of ’81 include two tables for the lunch room; a voice projector and extra mike for the projector; stage materials; dictionaries totaling $692; playground equipment for the Kellogg school; a refrigerator for Kellogg school; sponsorship of five youngsters at 6th grade camp; materials for Mother’s Day projects in each classroom; projector tapes; and a microwave oven for the Fuller Street teachers (this is their Christmas present from the PTO for the next four years). Some of the activities sponsored and paid for by the PTO are a Pioneer Day which was conducted by Charlton Park personnel. Two assemblies to be sponsored by the PTO this year include a Tumbling Show and a Puppet Show. Brinda Hawkins, vice president of the PTO, ex­ plains that these activities were undertaken by the organization to help com- pensate for field trips which have been eliminated in budget cuts. Among the money-making projects conducted by the PTO in the 1980-81 school year were Santa’s Secret Shop, which netted $270; Duo-Portraits, $542; Spring Carnival, $1,031; spice sales, $570; and sale of Christmas ornaments, $2,066. The or­ nament campaign was conducted again this year and netted $1,900. _ Recommended, projects, for PTO financial support; 1981-82 include again of­ fering financial aid to youngsters unable to pay for attendance at Sixth Grade Camp; purchasing sports equipment for Kellogg school; a backstop at Fuller School; subscriptions of Weekly Readers and National Geographies (Young Explorers, and Adventure Series). The PTO also sponsored Santa’s gift giving when the jolly old elf made his ap­ pearance at Fuller Street school Friday afternoon. From our readers When Santa made his appearance at Fuller Street elementary school Friday afternoon, PTO officers were on hand to distribute gifts to school personnel. The PTO recently gave a $1,000 check to the two elementary schools in Nashville, to be distributed at $50 per classroom for supplies and equipment for study and play. From left in photo are Susie Butler, PTO-secretary-treasurer; Jerry Bandfield; custodian; Howard Yost, principal; Brinda Hawkins, PTO vice president; David Haw­ kins, president; and Ruth Hickey, PTO publicity chairperson. (Maple Valley News photo by Susan Hinckley) Here’s the Christmas Gift for the person who has everything...send PER YEAR IN BARRY COUNTY • • • • City and County Government News Police Reports News of schools, clubs and organizations Bowling results, high school sports from 5 area schools and more! MAIL THIS COUPON TODAY... Send my gift certificate to: NAME | A I CITY STATE Enclosed is my payment for: $10 Barry County $13.50 Other Areas ZIP $12 Surrouding Counties OrCail 948-8051 For More Information! To the Editor, In the spirit of the Season this is a most appropriate time to express my ap­ preciation to the Maple Valley News for your in­ terest in, and your coverage of, local events. You provide a very useful function in communication. I am especially appreciative of the means it helps provide me in keeping in touch with wonderful people in the Vermontville area. I also want to express my personal greetings to my Vermontville friends and constituents. It is a very real pleasure and privilege to serve this historic area, and Vermontville citizens are the finest. There seems to be a concerted effort in our nation to remove and deny the ori­ gin and their very purpose of Christmas. They will never succeed-for we shall not let them. The Christmas story and message is still the greatest the world has ever known, It carries the hope of a weary, sad' and sad discouraged world. This hope will never die as long as man-kind survives. Where in all history is there a promise and a hope to compare with John 3:16— “For God So Loved the World that He gave His only Son, that whosoever believeth on Him should never perish but have Eternal Life” Or—“I am come that ye may have life and it abundantly!” and— “Come unto me all ye that are weary and heavy laden and I Will give you rest!” No, the message of Christ­ mas will never die but will always be new! To one and all a joyous Christmas! Sincerely, Edgar Fleetham Eaton County Commissioner Sunfield-Roxand and Vermontville Turn unwanted items into CASH! For ACTION-ADS Call 945-9554 WORKERS’ COMP REFORMED - Reform of Michigan’s workers’ compensation system became reality last week when several Democrats defected from the party line to join all Republicans in passing the measure that will save Michigan businesses $250 to $300 million during the first year of its enactment. Reform includes the coordination of benefits, tighter definitions of eligibility and the removal of fringe benefits from calculation formulas for disability rates. WELFARE REFORM PASSES COMMITTEE - A bill that would significantly reduce abuse within the general assistance program of the Department of Social Services has won approval and the Republican-sponsored bill now comes before the full House for final consideration. PROPERTY TAX REDUCTIONS APPROVED - If ap­ proved by the Michigan Senate, a House-passed property tax reform bill could save Michigan taxpayers $3 billion in relief over the next three years. The bill, which grants the relief across-the-board to commercial, agricultural and residential classes of property, lowers the state’s assessed valuation from 50 percent to 44 percent in 1982, to 39 percent in 1983, and to 35 percent in 1984. A Republican amendment, adopted by the House, would require the state to reimburse local units of government for lost revenue, and would require the state tax commission to discount land contract transactions in determining true cash value. CHRISTMAS SEALS - Christmas Seal contributions help 47 million Americans who suffer from one or more respiratory diseases, such as asthma, emphysema, chronic bronchitis, tuberculosis, pneumonia and lung cancer. The American Lung Association, which uses funds raised through the sale of Christmas seals, is financing 47 research programs including studies of lung diseases affecting newborns, children, adults and the elderly. SNOWMOBILE ACCIDENTS - Snowmobiling in Michigan during the previous winter season resulted in 21 deaths and 438 personal injuries in 492 accidents. Registrations of snowmobiles in Michigan total 67,036, however, snowmobiles operated on private property require no registration so the total number of snowmobiles in Michigan is not known. Of the accidents, the majority, or 336, in­ volving 18 of the 21 deaths, occurred in off-roadway areas while 156 happened on roadways, involving three deaths. LATE DECEMBER EVENTS On December 30, Houghton Lake will host the Snowmobile’ Championship Drag Races; December 29-30, the Joe Louis Arena in Detroit will host the Great Lakes Invitational College Hockey Tournament, and on New Year’s Eve, Mitch Miller and the Detroit Symphony will present a New Year’s Gala at the Ford Auditorium in Detroit. 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Church Hastings, K.l. 49058 Published by J-Ad Graphics, Inc. 1952 N. Broadway, Hastings, Mich. 49058 P.O. Box A, Nashville, Michigan Phone 945-9554 (Hastings) lpaper The Maple Valley News, Nashville. Vol. 110- No. 30 — Tuesday, December 29, 1981 Season's first heavy snow fall blanket's 'valley' with beauty by Susan Hinckley The first heavy snowfall of the season greeted Nashville residents rising early Sunday morning. Snowplows began clearing village streets before most folks ventured out to face the back-breaking task of clearing driveways ana sidewalks. The wet snow compounded the shoveling task, but as if to compensate, created a stunning Winter Wonderland effect by clinging tightly to trees, bushes, fences and rooftops until giving way to Local students score higher this year on state tests— Putnam Park was hushed and peaceful under Sunday morning's blanket of snow. Seen from the Main St. - Philadelphia intersection, the Thornapple River resembled a picturesque Christmas card scene. Maple Valley students scored higher this year than they did in 1980 on the state’s Education Assessment tests. Results of those tests recently were received by Superintendent Carroll Wolff, who announced the results at the December 14 meeting of the Board of Education. A proportions report was included in the summary furnished to each school district. This showed the perfent of students (for each tested grade) mastering at least three-fourths of the math and reading objectives in both the 1980 and 1981 exams. The report for Maple Valley showed the per­ centage of students showing acceptable mastery of minimal objectives as follows: grade, math 1980, math 1981, Reading 1980, Reading 1981, respectively: Grade 4,81.8, 81.0, 74.7, 78.5; Grade 7, 58.8, 61.7, 81.6, 82.5; Grade 10,55.6,59.6,56.9,83.5. The summary sheet for each district carried the following note: “In 1980, the MEAP tests were revised and care should be exercised in making longitudinal comparisons.” TESTS, cont. on page 9— Nashville's Main Street was virtually deserted at mid-morning Sunday. The snow added a stunning seasonal touch to the colorful holiday street decor. moderating mid-day tem­ peratures and sporadic sunshine. Roads were slick and traveling was risky, at best, on all but the most primary thoroughfares until later in the day. Not minding the in­ convenience at all were the local youngsters who had new Christmas sleds or skis to test. The consistency of the snow also was condusive to building forts and pitching snowballs. Not minding the inconvenience at all were young­ sters like Matthew Mace, enjoying a ride on his new Christmas sled. His father Dave Mace provides the manpower for a trip downtown. Like puffy balls of white cotton, snow decorated bushes at Putnam Public Library Sunday morning. (Maple Valley News photos by Suson Hinckley) �The Maple Valley News, Nashville, Tuesday, December 29, 1981 — Page 2 Nashville News native and retired farmer-, ■ died Thursday at Leila Hospital in Battle Creek, where he had been a patient three days. He had been in failing health for some time. (Obituaries appear elsewhere in this issue. ) The sympathy of the community is with these families in their losses. Senior high youths of the Nashville Baptist Church are planning a winter retreat, December . 31 through January 3, at the Clear Lake Camp near Dowling. Theme of the retreat is “Christ Through You in ’82”. Winter sports, movies and classes are on the agenda. Mrs. Esta Day of Nashville was a Christmas Day dinner guest of her daughter and son-in-law, Virginia and Carl Gasser of Battle Creek. Christmas Eve dinner guests of Mr. and Mrs. Earl Pennock of rural Nashville were their daughters and families: Leigh and Woody Haroff and sons, Aaron and Adam; and Lois and John Lane, all of Battle Creek. Mr. and Mrs. Adrien Pufpaff of Nashville hosted their son and family, Mr. and Mrs. Hqrold Pufpaff and children, local, for Monday evening dinner, and then on Christmas Day were evening dinner guests of the Harold I S & S WRECKER SERVICE _ ! Pufpaffs. Mrs. Eliz Emery of Nash­ ville accompanied her son 24HourTowing Wi and family, the Wesley Emerys of Hastings to the /1 Nashville Fargo Service 852-1802 or 945- 2909 home of Kathy and Robert Roush of rural Charlotte for a Christmas Day family dinner. Mrs. Wesley Emery and Mrs. Roush are sisters. Mrs. Zoe Gillett, a former local resident now of Hastings, is enjoying a 2­ The pursuit of happiness may week holiday visit with her be a misnomer. Pleasure can be daughter and son-in-law, Marjorie and Henry pursued, but can happiness? Klevering of Muskegon. That true 'inner glow' - that Mrs. Ruby Ball and. her 'peace beyond understanding is mother, Mrs. Azalia Spidel, a reward for doing for others and Mr. and Mrs. Robert being charitable and considerate Ball and family, all of Nash­ ville, were Christmas Day of others, That is the true, dinner guests of Mrs. Sandra formula for a HAPPY NEW YEAR. Hunt and children of Holt. It was an especially joyous occasion since Mrs. Spidel had just recently been released from Borgess Hospital in Kalamazoo. She had entered that hospital on FUNERAL December 9, after several DIRECTORS weeks confinement at FUNERAL HOME Pennock. m Nashville The Brothers and Jimmie Phone 852-0840 Ruth (formerly the Brothers Trio), gospel singers of Remember that today, Tuesday, December 29, is the date of the American Red Cross Blood drive at the parish hall of St. Cyril’s Church in Nashville. The event is sponsored by the local Chamber of Com­ merce. The Red Cross is hoping to collect 100 pints. To reach this goal, ap­ proximately 135 prospective donors will be needed. No appointment is necessary. Hours at the parish hall, located on Maple Street, are noon till 5:45 p.m. Anyone age 18 to 65 is welcome. Seventeen-year-olds may be donors with parental per­ mission. traditional white A Christmas was enjoyed by residents of Nashville and environs after a 2-inch layer of heavy snow blanketed the area early Wednesday. The white stuff remained intact throughout Friday, much to the delight ofyoungsters who discovered new sleds or skis under the Yule tree, Christmas morning. Although driving was slightly hazardous early Wednesday, the highways were in fine shape for motorists traveling here and there in the area for Christmas Day gatherings. Sunday morning, however, brought a heavy snowfall which turned the Maple Valley vicinity into a Winter Wonderland and altered some holiday travel plans. The whirr of snow blowers was interspersed with the clank and scrape of snow shovels Sunday morning, as Nashville residents cleared drives and walks of the first heavy accumulation of the season. Wet and clinging, the white stuff provided scenic beauty to help lighten the burdensome task at hand. The community was shocked and saddened by the death Thursday of Donald Hughes, 49, of Nashville. He was formerly owner­ operator of Michigan Post Buildings and his wife, Agnes, is proprietor of the Steak House restaurant in Nashville. Sincere con­ dolences are extended to the family in their loss. Nashville also lost two elderly citizens last week: Jane (Holland) Banks, 97, and Lawrence H. Maurer, 90. Mrs. Banks, a native of Wigans, England, had resided the past two years at the Barry County Medical Care Facility. She died Tuesday, December 22, in Pennock Hospital. 'Lawrence Maurer, a Maple Grove Township 'Voqt* 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 Alfron, Ohio, will be at the and Mrs. Larry Hawblitz and and visited Kalle’s cousin Nashville Baptist Church family of Battle Creek, and and her husband, Riitta and Sunday, January 3 for two the Bishop children: Mr. and Rick Kurpa at Pinconning. performances: 10 a.m. Mrs. Doug Bishop and Mr. Thursday evening, the Sunday School and 11 a.m. and Mrs. Andy Kavalahuna Finnish visitors were back in Worship Service. The public and sons, all of Battle Creek. Nashville for a traditional is cordially invited to attend. On Friday, December 18, the celebration at the Andrews Classes in discipleship are Vern Hawblitzes hosted a home. Mr. and Mrs. Robert being taught, December pre-Christmas gathering at Oaster of Curtis Road through . February, at the their home for Mr. and Mrs. brought a Belgian team and Nashville Church of the Blair Hawblitz; Mr. and sleigh to the Andrews place Nazarene by Rev. Richard Mrs. Kenneth Hawblitz; and so all could enjoy a ride. Also Wadsworth. Classes com­ Stacey Hawblitz of Ver­ present for that occasion jvas mence at 9:45 a.m. each montville. The event was Mrs. Penny Jones of Nash­ Sunday with communion and just prior to the departure of ville. During a later gift of fun until 10:50. the Kenneth Hawblitzes for exchange, the Andrews George Schafer of Nash­ their new home in presented each of their ville was expected to enter Albuquerque, New Mexico. Finnish guests with a per­ Blodgett Hospital again on Mrs. Thelma Stewart of sonalized Christmas Sunday after Christmas for rural Nashville was a stocking, which was a new additional tests and treat­ Christmas Day dinner guest experience for them since ments. He has been in the at the home of grand­ the tradition of hanging hospital periodically for the daughter, Mr. and Mrs. Christmas stockings is not past couple months, but was Chris (Penny) Brumm of observed in Finland. After able to be home over the rural Charlotte. There were the sleigh ride, the AndrewsChristmas holiday. He would 45 present for the family and their guests called on enjoy hearing from his gathering. Mr. and Mrs. Norman Nashville friends. The ad­ Saturday evening callers Stanton of rural Dowling, dress of the hospital is: 1840 on Mrs. Nellie Moon of Nash­ where the two young men Wealthy S.E., Grand Rapids, ville were Howard and enjoyed a tour of the farm. MI 49506. Leona Van Delic of Dowling. Christmas Day, the Andrews Several Nashville women Enjoying an old-fashioned and the Finnish visitors were are among a tour group that Christmas Eve complete dinner guests of Mrs. An­ enjoyed a weekend bus trip with sleigh ride and drews’ parents, Ray and to Nashville, Tennessee, Christmas stockings at the May Gulick of Wayne. Later, under the direction of Mrs. Joe Andrews home, rural the young men departed Greta Firster of Ver- Nashville, were Kalle Loh- from Metro airport for a montville. The visitors desmki, 28, and his friend, flight to Nebraska to visit the toured Opryland, enjoyed a Antti Sippola, 26, both of family that hosted Kalle as performance at the Grand Kajaani, Finland. The an exchange student several Ole Opry, and saw historic former is a brother to 17- years ago. After other stops, parts of the city, those from year-old Katariina Loh- the two young men will her on the trip were Gret­ desmaki, an exchange conclude their journey chen Pixley, Roberta student who is spending a January 6 with a flight from Demond, Elizabeth Lynch, year with Mr. and Mrs. New York to Helsinki, Hilda Bass and Veda Shull. Andrews and family. The Finland. Bill and Bonnie Lynch of two young men flew into Mr. and Mrs. Clayton Grosse Pointe were Metro airport near Detroit Newland and Mr. and Mrs. Christmas weekend guests of early Monday morning. Gale Wetzel and sons of his mother, Mrs. Elizabeth Between that time and the Nashville were Christmas Lynch of Nashville. Christmas Eve event, they Day dinner guests of Mr. and George and Janet Ward drove to Niagara Falls in a Mrs. Duane Newland and and son, Quentin, former borrowed car, crossed back family of Plymouth. Also local residents now of into Michigan via the Blue present for the family Alamogordo, New Mexico, Water Bridge at Port Huron, gathering were Joyce and were in Nashville and area over Christmas to visit friends and relatives. Mr. and Mrs. Ward spent the holiday with their daughter and family, Marti and Brian Pontius and baby of Lansing. Quentin, with his fiancee, We wish you a happy and Miss Cinda Murphy of Nash­ prosperous New Year in 1982 ville, was a guest of the and sincerely thank all our friends in the latter’s aunt and uncle, Shirlee and Wendell Studt of Maple Valley area for allowing us to be Woodland, for a family of service in the past. dinner gathering Christmas Day. Mr. and Mrs. Vern Hawblitz and Mr. and Mrs. Blair Hawblitz, all local, ASSOC. BROKER were Christmas Day dinners STANTON ’S REALESTATE guests of Mr. and Mrs. Dale VERMONTVILLE NASHVILLE (Ortha) Bishop of Battle Creek. Also present for the REALTOR 726-0181 852-1717 family gathering were Mr. Ring In The New! Joan and Homer Winegar^, 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. REV. LEONARD PUTNAM TRINITY GOSPEL CHURCH 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. p.m. PASTOR PAUL L. BOGER 219 Washington St., Nashville CHURCH OF THE NAZARENE Sunday School. 9:45 a.m Sunday: A.M. Worshipl 1:00 a.m. Sunday School .. TO a.m. Sunday: A~M."worship . a.m. REV. RICHARD WADSWORTH UNITED METHODIST CHURCH South Main, Vermontville Adult Sunday School .. .'10:30 a.m. Church Service. .11 a.m. NASHVILLE BAPTIST CHURCH FIRST CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH 110 S. Main, Vermontville PEACE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH OF BARRYVILLE 6043 Scott Rd. (M-79) REV. DAVE SCHREUDER REV. MOLLY TURNER PASTOR STEVEN L. REID 304 Phillips St., Nashville ST. CYRIL CATHOLIC CHUKun Sunday School. 9:45 a.m. A.M. Service... 11 q.m. P.M. Service .......7 p.m. Wed. Service.......7 p.m. 203 N. State, Nashville PASTOR LESTER DeGROOT Ass ista nt... Don Roscoe MAPLEGROVE BIBLE CHURCH Church School. 9:45 a.m. Church Worship . 11 a.m. (Nursery Care Available) Fellowship Time After Worship. Sun. A.M. Worship .9:15 Sunday School..... 10:15 301 Fuller St., Nashville P.M. Worship. 6:00 p.m. p.M. Worship ... 7 p.m. Wednesday Bible Study & Wednesday Evening Prayer Meeting .. 7 p.m. Worship................ 7 p.m. REV. J. G. BOOMER By Susan Hinckley Sat. Mass...... 6:30 p.m. Sunday Mass .9:30 a.m. Holy Day Masses celebrated at 7:00 p.m. the evening before. REV. ROBERT CONSANI 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 ('/s 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... Special Prayer for your needs �The Maple Valley News. Nashville, Tuesday, December 29, 1981 — Page 3 Vermontville Christmas basket project was hugh success! ss's,;;WWW S ' IS NaM S i wwn iw ” a sa s * S 'Rih. & s> JW>UJM}; 44?t4mti ?t4t’1 ?§ S" •- k fr iaj kfriaj *$» I•h-tv. *$» < Ik JW *U * U ?*Hfc c r. «*«».< .< « .u;, WMr.a .;, ,u fctaWak ,J~ Wl« Maiil ■■ ‘‘Ki’Sttat Christmas” sleds get work-out A white Christmas in the Maple Valley area provided ample opportunity for local youngsters to test new sleds found under the Yule tree. Seen along Nash­ ville's Main Street Saturday morning was this trio of sledders: Jesse Weinert, 10, being pushed by Daman Tefft, 8, of Nashville. At right is Justin Weinert, 6. The Weinert boys, who live in Lansing were spending the holiday weekend with Daman. (Maple Valley News photo by Susan Hinckley) NASHVILLE NEWS, continued— Jerry Newton and family of Marshall, and Christine Schantz, family and friend of Potterville. Mr. and Mrs. Dewey Jones, Sr.; Mr,, and Mrs. Carroll Lamie, and Mr. and Mrs. Denny Lamie, all local, were Christmas Day dinner guests of Mr. and Mrs. Robert Jones of Battle Creek. Also present for the occasion were Mrs. Debbie Martins and daughter Melissa, and Mrs. Alice Roberts, all of Battle Creek. Christmas evening, Mrs. Theresa Hess of Nashville hosted a family gathering. Present were Mr. and Mrs. Jack Hess; Virginia and Jack Green, all of Nashville; and Gary and Judy (Green) Rodocker and daughter of Kalamazoo. 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Mr. and Mrs. Carl Tobias and family entertained for Christmas Day dinner Mrs. Leora Smith and Mr. and Mrs. Lyle Biddle, all of Hastings; Gertrude and Clairie Tobias of Nashville; and Mr. and Mrs. Robert Adams and family of Uniontown, Ohio. Home from college for the holidays was Miss Laurie Tobias of Grand Rapids. Mrs. Verna Frederick of Nashville accompanied her daughter and son-in-law, Phyllis and Edgar Smith of Charlotte, to the home of Mr. and Mrs. Bruck Smith of Marshall for Christmas Eve dinner. On Christmas Day, Mrs. Frederick and the Edgar Smiths were guests at the- home of Mr. and Mrs. Lester Woodbury and family of rural Vermontville. Others present for the oc­ casion were Boyd Woodbury of Potterville and Mr. and Mrs. Tom Pell of Lansing. Mr. and Mrs. M. Dewey Castelein, Jr. of Nashville had as Christmas Eve guests Dick and Joan McCallum of Califon, New Jersey ; Ralph and Bessie Baser of Lan­ sing; and Mildred Gould and daughters Rona, Ronnie and Kelly of Hastings. A phone call was placed to the Mc­ Callum’s daughter, Jill, at Ruskin, Florida, as it was also her 19th birthday. On Christmas Day, Mrs. Gould and daughters were at the Castelein home along with Don and Janet Hoekstra and Kristi of Grand Rapids. That day, a phone call was received from Mary’s son Howard Gould and his sister, Mary Ruth Gould, both of San Diego, California; and from Dewey’s father, Melvin D. Castelein, Sr., a former local resident now wintering at Largo, Florida, A Saturday guesb at the Castelein home was Dick McCallum. The response to the Ver­ montville Christmas Basket Project was nothing short of FANTASTIC!!! The children from Maplewood Elementary really entered into the spirit of Christmas giving by the amount of canned and boxed food they gave. You should have seen the different size and shapes of the Elves that came to help pack the boxes at Johnnie’s Food Mart at 9:00 Saturday morning, before Christmas. Now believe me, it took a lot of gumption to brave the icy cold, but it was more than worth the effort. The chamber expresses many heartfelt thanks to each and everyone of you that gave hand knitted slippers and mittens, toys, food, money, and time to the Christmas Baskets this year. “A special thanks to the CAl^DOF THANKS We wish to thank all our friends and neighbors that were so thoughtful at the time of bereavement for Alice’s brother. Keith & Alice McMillen Recycle Christmas tree into The serviceable life of your cut Christmas tree isn’t necessarily over when you pull off the last string of lights and drag the tree out of the house, Instead of tossing it into the trash, you can recycle it as a win­ tertime plant protector. Extension horticulture specialists at the Eaton County Cooperative Ex­ tension Service suggest placing Christmas tree branches over a layer of straw mulch or leaves atop bulb and perennial beds, and evergreen landscape plants. There they will catch snow and help insulate the beds against deep freezing and early spring thawing. Both can damage bulbs and the roots and leaves of land­ scape plants. You also use the whole tree as a plant protector. Fasten it to a sturdy stake on the Homestead Tax Sports Travel Insurance? One name says it best. Teresa Jones Trumble Agency Ph: 517-726-0580 v4uto-Owners Insurance Life. Home. Car. Business. One name says it all. VERMONTVILLE Nashville V.F.W. Auxiliary a winter plant protector By Allen Krizek, County Extension Director Screening Committee. “Also to the Vermontville Volunteer Fire Department for helping pack and for delivering the Christmas Baskets, The Girl Scouts for picking up the toys from the Drop Boxes and wrapping and labeling the toys,- to Johnnie and his Crew for all of their help, time and ef­ forts, and just everyone of you that gave of yourselves in anyway--It is more blessed to give than to receive and those of you that gave are richer because of it,” said a Chamber spokesman. The Canisters for the Christmas Baskets will be left at the local businesses until after Christmas for the convience of anyone still wanting to help with this worthy project The Ver­ montville Chamber of Commerce would like to personally thank all of the organizations, businesses and individuals that have given donations toward this project. southwest side of a rhododendron or other broadleafed evergreen to shade it. This will help prevent disiccation (severe drying out) of the foliage by bright winter sun. NO PENNY SUPPER JANUARY 2,1982 Special from the staff of Eaton Federal Savings and Loan. We are grateful for serving you in the past, present and we look forward to serving you in the future. assistance at COA Beginning January 8, individuals over 60 years of age may Come to the Commission on Aging office, 120 N. Michigan Avenue, Hastings, to receive assistance with completing Homestead Tax Credit forms each Friday between the hours of 9-12 a.m. and 2-4 p.m. Individuals will be served on a first come first served basis. Appointments will pot be made. Action - Ads FOR RENT: Upstairs one bedroom apartment, fur­ nished, no children or pets, $175, pay own utilities 852­ 0882 or 852-1671 Nashville (tfn) ICE SKATES: Good supply of new and used. We buy, sell and trade. Ice skate shar­ pening, $2.50 per pair. Al & Pete’s Sport Shop, 111 S. Jefferson, Hastings. Left to right: Cathy Felder, Terril Thomas and Dawn Meade. 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. Tuesday. December 29, 1981 —Page 4 Memories of the pas By Susan Hinckley Heavy pre-Christmas snow covered Nashville in 1929 The week before Christ­ mas 1929 brought more than enough snow to guarantee a white holiday for Nashville. It also brought the most costly cleanup the village had experienced to that date. The storm cost the village about $300 for snow removal, making it the most ex­ pensive storm on record as of December, 1929. “The recent snow'storm proved an expensive item in the operation of city government,” observed the Nashville News in the January 2, 1930 issue. “Bills rendered indicate that it cost the village approximately $300 to get the snow hauled off Main Street, and the side streets scraped so that they were made passable. “It is unfortundte that this item of expense should be incurred, but under the conditions proved necessary and was well worth the money. Streets would have been impassable with snow piled as high as cars had not quick action been taken by President (Edwin C.) Kraft and his officials.”. The heavy snowstorm had commenced on December 1 and continued for several days, with winds producing drifts that blocked highways, shut in farmers, stopped mail deliveries and delayed trains. “Starting about the middle of last week and continuing for about three days, the weather man didn’t stop the snowfall until 12 to 15 inches, >on the level, had fallen,” reported the News on December 26, “then a stiff wind whipped the snow intc drifts which varied in height from two to three to four or six feet dqep. The storm and wind continued until late Friday night offering no opportunity to clear blocked highways until Saturday morning.” Even on Saturday, little headway was made in clearing the snow, but a few farmers were able to come to town in sleighs. They picked up neighbors along the way and returned with groceries and mail for themselves and their neighbors who could not get.to town because of the drifts. Oldtimers claimed it was the worst snowstorm ever experienced so early in the season in Nashville and vicinity. In fact, most all of Michigan, according to the News account, was literally “wallowing in drifts of snowy whiteness that defied the use of automobiles and on numerous roads blocked passage to the extent that teams were unable to get through during the week.” “Ttie village was obliged to dig its way out,” noted the Nevys report, “and so much snow was piled tip on local streets that it looked like tunnels had been dug for passage.” Mail ^carriers were helpless against the drifts, NOTICE Nashville Village Hall will close at 12:00 noon on New Years Eve, December 31,1981. Happy Holidays I Susan M. Corkwell Nashville Village Clerk and it wasn’t until the middle of the following week that they were able to make their routes with any assurance of getting around. The week before Christmas 1929 brought mountains of snow to Nashville and “Even yet the carriers are vicinity. Clearing streets cost the village a record sum at that time. In her home unable to cover all the roads at 223 Reed (seen here in undated photo), Ella Taylor noted in her diary details on their routes,” observed of the storm that drifted highways shut, stranded farm families and halted mail the News on December 26, deliveries for several days. “and much of the mail had to be sent out with neighbors or Read a lot and done what took place in the school that it was “cold and left at the nearest house on was necessary. Wrote items building, with members of blustery still” and added: the route where it can be (for the News) and Chester the board.of education and “Snowplow went over the picked up later.”. came for them... Thursday, Mrs. Edna Furniss serving walks and I shoveled walks Trains of the New York Decemember 19 - Snowy and as election board members. and carried out ashes, etc.” Central Railroad through blowy all day. Cleared snow The “nays” won by a margin Her neighbor,' Neil Nashville were running late some and banked the house, of 24 votes. Six ballots were Walrath, went downtown and during and after the storm, a.m. Looked over my clip­ thrown out as disqualified brought provisions to Mrs. some pulling in several pings, p.m. (Grand Rapids) because of their marking. Taylor, and his wife, hours behind schedule. Press came at 9 o’clock Those in favor of building the Christine, spent the evening Snowplows were employed p.m.” unit registered 153 votes and with Ella. On Sunday, on opening state highways Despite the storm, Ella opposition, 177. December 22, Ella noted that for traffic and most of those On Friday, December 20, was one of the 336 eligible it had stopped snowing. She roads were made fairly voters who waded snow and Ella Taylor noted in her kept busy tending fires that passable by Saturday. braved a raw wind Thursday diary: “Cold, snowy and day which she described as In Nashville, village evening to register their blowy all day. Kept fires “pleasant but cold.” Among authorities got busy Friday opinions on ballots to going, baked Johnny cajce other notes of that date, Ella making arrangements to whether Nashville should and looked over my clip­ wrote; “A big truck stalled have teams and men at work build a $75,000 addition to pings. No mail today. Roads in front (of the house she Saturday morning to haul badly drifted. Press came at their 1902 school plant. lived in at 223 Reed) for snow off the main streets. According to a News ac­ 9 p.m.’-’ hours.” “Because ofthe severity,of The next day, Saturday, count of the event, the voting By Monday, Ella was able the storm on Friday, several December 21, Ella wrote to walk downtown to buy of the farmers who had provisions, maiiletters and promised to come were buy stomps at the post office, unable to get here,” noted and deliver her items to the the News, “and as a con­ Nashville News office. sequence it was late In the December 26 report Saturday morning before a of the storm, the News new bunch of teams and men Congressman Howard People who are experiencing concluded with this ob­ could be secured to begin the servation: “While the snow Wolpe announced that a a problem with the federal work.” However, by Saturday representative of his staff government or who would could not have come at a afternoon, streets were will be holding office hours in like to share their opinions worse time of year, so far as and concerns about current business is concerned, still being cleared and the work the area on Tuesday, issues are encouraged to Christmas shoppers braved continued Monday and January 12. the weather and the hard The office hours are part of stop by. Tuesday, until Main Street The schedule for the going to get to town, and had been fairly cleaned and Wolpe’s Community Service from Saturday until Wed­ side Streets had been cleared Outreach Program in which January 12 service hours is: 10:00-10:30, Nashville, nesday, buying was heavy in with a scraper so that traffic members of his staff travel most of the stores. could use them without being 'regularly throughout the Village Hall; 1:00-2:00, “And, of course, a white Third District to meet with Hastings, City Hall; and forced into deep snow. Chrsitmas was enjoyed by The 2:30-3:30, Freeport, Ella Taylor (1860-1939), a area residents. all.” longtime Nashville News program was set up by Freeport Restaurant. correspondent and widow of Wolpe as a means of in­ early local crate creasing communication manufacturer machinist with his constituents and John Taylor, noted details of making the resources that a the 1929 storm in a personal Congressional office has to offer more .available to in­ diary: “Wednesday, I dividuals and communities. December 18 - Very stormy, I blowy and snowy all day. Wolpe representative to be in area January 12 CUP AND SAVE Pat & Jerry’s Pit Stop Bar JI EW YEAR’S EVE PARTY Food, Drink arid Party Favors 9 P.M. to 3:30 A.M 107 E. MAIN ST., NASHVILLE 852-9894 Maple Valley Schools LUNCH MENU Monday, Jan. 4 Bar B Q’s, Corn, Applesauce. Tuesday, Jan. 5 Spaghetti, Peas, Pears, Roll n Butter. Wednesday, Jan. 6 Chicken Gravy on Biscuit, Green Beans, Peaches. ' Thursday, Jan. 7 Hot Dogs, Tri Taters, Jello With Fruit, Cookie. Friday, Jan. 8 Taco’s, Lettuce n Cheese, Corn, Fruit Cocktail, Peanut Butter Sandwich. Maple Valley Athletic Boosters BINGO mAple valley high SCHOOL CAFETERIA THURSDAYS... 7:00 p.m. Early Birds ... 6:30 p.m. I I I I I ■ I I I I I I I A NEW AAA I I EMERGENCY ROAD SERVICE I STATION TO SERVE YOU I I S & S Wrecker Service I I 106 S. Main Street I NASHVILLE, MICH. I I I I Day Phone: 852-1802 I I I i J * I I Night Phone: 945-2909 Road Service | �The Maple Valley News, Nashville, Tuesday, December 29,1981 — Page 5 Happy Hew Yestff’82 A t MICE PHlRMlCTt % LM. - 5:30 P.M. Monday thru Saturday Nashville 852-0845 Christmas cards and supplies, plates and napkins SELECTED Selected WALLETS Colognes Buy yourself a new billfold with that 1 Christmas money. and MEN’S AND LADY’S Gift 1/2 OFF Body Billfolds Great Selection Manufacturers Sets Price EXPIRES JANUARY 4, 1982 CLOSE OUT ALL CAMERAS AT PRICES New for the new year ... 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Main St., Nashville Pat & Jerry’s Pit Stop Bar Nashville Country Comers M-66 and State Rd., Nashville Nashville Auto & Farm Supply 112 N. Main St., Nashville �We'll continue to serve you ’best' in ’82! Nashville Pioneer Store 119 Main St., Nashville Wolever’s Real Estate 126 S. Main St., Nashville Mirrors Image 111 N. Main St., Nashville Steak House Restaurant Main St., Nashville HOMETOWN LUMBER Nashville Rod’s Maple Leaf 188 S. Main St., Vermontville Nashville Hardware & Sporting Goods, Inc. 105 N. Main St., Nashville Hecker Insurance 225 N. Main St., Nashville Nancy’s Beauty Shop 157 S. Main St., Vermontville Carl’s Market 999 Reed, Nashville Village Hairport 470 E. Main St., Nashville Village Inn Cafe li^yng. Our sincere thanks patronage. 113 N. Main, Nashville �The Maple Valley News, Nashville, Tuesday, December 29, 1981 —Page 8 Vermontville New books at Putnam Public Library news By Esther Shepard A boxed set of James, Herriot’s personal reminiscences; All Creatures Great and Small, All Things Bright and Beautiful, All Things Wise and Wonderful; has been presented in memory of Bill Swift by Bill and Jarene Fox. New Michigan books.are The History of Potterville by Ruth Lovell Wright. Billy Durant, creator of General Motors, by Lawrence Gustin. The Man in Bearskin by J. Keuning. A story of the early settlers of Holland. ' Four new books on flying are: Pilot Error by Ronald Hurst; Flying IFR by Richard Collins; Flying Safely by Richard Collins; Cleared For the Approach by F. Lee Bailey. Home Book of EATON COUNTY FARM AND HOME CALENDAR Monday, January 4 - 7 p.m. 4-H Council Meeting, Cooperative Extension Office, 126 N. Bostwick, Charlotte. Tuesday, January 5 - 7 p.m. Plastercraft workshop, 4-H Building Auditorium, Charlotte Fairgrounds. Thursday, January 7 - 7:30 p.m. 4-H Horse Bowl, Kardel Hall, Charlotte Fairgrounds. Friday, January 8 - 12:30-2:30 Lucky Suns 4-H Club at Meadowview School, Charlotte. Saturday, January 9-10 a.m. - 12 noon, Outdoor Shooting Meet, Bellevue Conservation Club. 1-3 p.m. Archery Meet, 4­ H Building Auditorium, Charlotte Fairgrounds. Wednesday, January 13 - 9-11:30 a.m. “Rating the Diets” by Dr. Carolyn Lackey, MSU Food Specialist, First Baptist Church, Charlotte. Thursday, January 14 - 7:30 p.m. 4-H Horse Development Committee Meeting, Kardel Hall, Charlotte Fairgrounds. Friday, January 15 - 12:30-2:30 Lucky Suns 4-H Club at Meadowview School, Charlotte. Monday, January 18 - 7:30 p.m. Eaton County Fairboard meeting, fair office, Charlotte Fairgrounds. Thursdays, January 21, 28 and February 4 - 7:30-9:30 p.m. Estate Planning for Farm Families, Courthouse, Charlotte. Reservations requested - 543-2310. Saturday, January 23-9 a.m. - 3:30 p.m. Central Michigan Corn Day, Lakewood High School, Lake Odessa. Reser­ vations requested - 543-2310. Friday, January "29 - 12:30-2:30 Lucky Suns 4-H Club at Meadowview School, Charlotte. “Cooperative Extension Service programs are open to all without regard to race, color, national origin or sex. ’ ’ NOTICE There will be a special meeting of the Nashville Village Council January 4,1982 at 7:00 p.m. at the Community Center in Nashville to meet with Village Engineers to up­ date the Engineering Service con­ tract. Susan M. Corkwell Village Clerk 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., VVermontville - Ph. 726-0569 Taxidermy and Tanning by Gerald Grantz. The amateur’s primer on mounting fish, birds,animals and trophies. Sports En­ cyclopedia by Westport Corporation shows basic rules, equipment needed and techniques to be developed for many sports. Fighting Gliders Of World War II by James Mrazek. Details and photographs of the many different models used by the United States and other eountries. The Last Christmas Show by Bob Hope. The story of over thirty years of en­ tertaining American ser­ vicemen all over the world. Tales of South Florida Pioneers by Jack Beater. Famous Mysteries Of The Sea by Patricia Lauber; Lindberge, A Biography by Leonard Mosley. Agatha Christie, a Autobiography. Chases’ Calendar Of Annual Events. Special days, weeks, and months in 1982. Obituaries C. Alvin Cruttenden HASTINGS - Mr. C. Alvin Cruttenden, 57, of 2871 River Road, died Sunday, December 20, at Pennock Hospital. He was born in Baltimore Township, January 24, 1924, the son of Will and Alma (Althouse) Cruttenden. He attended Striker School and Hastings High School, graduating in 1942. He then attended Rhode Island College for one year. He married Joyce L. Harrington, June 27, 1947. He was employed a few years by Oldsmobile of Lansing and for 15 years by Don Fisher Electrical Service before starting Cruttenden Electrical Contractors in 1964. He was a veteran of World War II serving as a paratrooper in the U.S. Army Air Borne Division. He served two terms as Baltimore Trustee on the Baltimore Township Board. He was a member and past Master of the Hastings F&AM No. 52 and a member of Royal Arc, Saladin Shrine, Knight Templer, Hastings V.F.W., Hastings Elks, Hastings Moose Lodge, Hastings Country Club and Barry County Historical Society. Mr. Cruttenden is survived by his wife, Joyce; one daughter, Mrs. Michael (Diana) Javor of Nashville; one son, Colin Cruttenden of Valparaiso, Indiana; four grandchildren; two sisters, Mrs. George (Helen) Swan and Mrs. Peter (Ola) Osterman, both of Nashville. He was preceded in death by a son, Charles Allan, in 1948. Funeral services were held at 1:30 p.m. Wednesday, December 23, from the Leonard-Osgood and Wren Funeral Home of Hastings. Mr. Edward Tudor oficiated Burial was in Hastings Township Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to the American Heart Association or Shriner Crippled Children. Jane Banks NASHVILLE - Mrs. Jane Banks, 97, of 2700 Nashville Road, died Tuesday, December 22, at Pennock Hospital. She was born August 14, 1884 in Wigans, England, the daughter of John and Mary Holland. She married William Banks in 1904 in Wigans, England. He preceded her irt death in 1935. They came to the United States in 1906. Mrs. Banks is survived by one son, Robert Banks of Nashville; five daughters, Catherine Hess of Nashville, Precilla Burlingame of Marshall, Grace George of New Jersey, Lillian Homkus of Pennsylvania, and Violet Ruffner of Vermontville; forty-four grandchildren; seventy great grandchildren; fourteen great great - grandchildren; fourteen stepgrandchildren; and one sister, Mary Ed­ wards of Wigans, England. Funeral ^services were held at 2:00 p.m. Saturday, December 26, from the Vogt Funeral Home of Nashville. Rev. Leonard Putnam officiated. Burial was in Lakeview Cemetery in Nashville. Mrs. Jennie May Endsley HASTINGS - Mrs. Jennie May Endsley, 96, died Sunday, December 27, at Provincial House of Hastings. She was born in Maple Grove Township, Barry County, on August 30, 1885, the daughter of Henry and Lea (Roush) Mead. She attended Star School. She married Fred Endsley November 15, 1903. He preceded her in death in September, 1927. She was employed as a cook by the Barry County jail, Hastings Hotel, Perks Tavern and American Cafe, all in Hastings. Mrs. Endsley is survived by four sons, Richard, Earl, and Lyle Endsley, all of Hastings, and Russell End­ sley of Nashville; five daughters, Mrs. Elizabeth Hainline and Mrs. Kervyn (Wanda) Paige, both of Hastings, Mrs. Morris (Mildred) Adrianson of Zephyrhills, Florida, Mrs. Allen (Marjorie) Prentice of Naranja, Florida, and Mrs. Frank (Betty) Christie of Mesick, Michigan; 20 grandchildren; 62 great­ grandchildren; 12 great­ great-grandchildren; one brother, Leon Mead of Hastings; and one sister, Mrs. Elsie Cogswell of Nash­ ville. She was preceded in death by one son, Lawrence, in 1937, two sisters, and one brother. Funeral services were held Wednesday, December 30 at 1 p.m. from the Leonard-Osgood and Wren Funeral Home of Hastings. Rev. Willard H. Curtis officiated. Burial was in Riverside Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to Pennock Hospital. CARD OF THANKS The Family of Mary Jane (Rasey) Bolinger express our thanks to everyone for their help, kindness, and love, in sharing our great loss of Wife, Mother, and Grandmother. Philip Bolinger and Family Carleen Samann is home from Texas to spend the holidays. The Samann’s spent Christmas at Ann’s sister’s at Delta Mills. Virginia and Bill Cox from Texas were here for a few days for Christmas, spen­ ding Friday night at Randy and Cindy Grant’s and the two granddaughters, Joheather and Leslie Sue. Also present were Linda and Ron Hannick of Evert, Debra Vandiver of Holt and Teresa Furlong of Lansing. The Cox’s left early Satur­ day morning for Houston, Texas. The Kalamo Historical Society will meet December 29 at 6:30 p.m. at the township hall for a potluck supper. Let’s remember our friends at. Barry Coiinty Medical Care Facility during the holidays: Mrs. Blanche Minick, Mrs. Iva Wilson, Mrs. Vera Weiler and Mrs. Mary Irvin. The address is 2700 Nashville Hwy., Hastings, MI 49058. At Eaton County Medical Care Facility is Mrs. Hilda Seaman. Kimberly Sue, 9 lbs. 2y2 ozs., bom December 9 at Pennock, ' is the new daughter of Garl and Rebecca Knoll of Irish Rd. She has three brothers, Scott, Jeff and Matt, to welcome . her home. Maternal grandparents are Edwin and Alice Foote of Shaytown Rd. and great grandmother Mrs. Irene Foote, also of Shaytown Rd. Paternal grandparents are Frank and Geneva Knoll of Nashville. Great grandparents are Mr. and Mrs. Earl Knoll of Nashville and Mr. and Mrs. Talbert Curtis of Kincel Hwy., Nashville. Mr. and Mrs. Gus Ponce de Leon of Montevideo, Uraguay spent Wednesday afternoon and evening with the Firsters. Gus was an exchange Student eleven years ago. The young couple are on their honeymoon. Gus is an agro (agricultural) teacher. Grace, his wife, is an office secretary. They are returning home Monday. Other Christmas guests at the Firsters were Mr. and Mrs. Tom McComb of Lansing and John Travoli of Nashville. Mrs. Frieda Laurent and Mrs. Geneva Knoll called on Mrs. Mina Barnes last Tuesday. Mrs. Leone Cotton was at the Jackie Pennington’s of Chester for Christmas and on Christmas Day at her daughter Barbara’s (the Drewyors) of Eaton Rapids. Phillip LaFleur and Aunt Esther Shepard were guests for Christmas breakfast at Randy and Cindy Grant’s and daughters Joheather and Leslie Sue. Later, sisters Teresa Furlong/of Lansing and Debra and her husband Randy Vandiver of Lansing stopped on their way and all were going to their father’s, Ken Furlong, for dinner. Sister Linda and husband Ron Hannick has been visiting them over the weekend from Evert. December 30, Houghton Lake will host the Snowmobile Championship Drag Race; Joe Louis Arena in Detroit will host on December 29-30 the Great Lakes Invitational College Hockey Tournament; and on New Year’s Eve, Mitch Miller and the Detroit Symphony will present a New Year’s Gala at the Ford Auditorium in Detroit. Remember the date and time, Friday, January 8, at 9 a.m. at the library, Representative Ernie Nash will conduct his annual January meeting to assist senior citizens, veterans and handicapped persons to fill out their homestead property tax exemption form and at 11 a.m. in Sunfield at the village hall. OPEN HOUSE The families of Mildred (Millje) Martin and Milbourna Greenman would like to invite all friends and relatives to an open house to celebrate the marriage of their parents on January 2, 1982 at the Vermontville United Methodist Church from 3 p.m. to 5 p.m. No gifts; please. Action - Ads SCULPTURED NAIL EXTENTIONS, manicures, and pedicures available. Bobbie 852-0940. ‘ (Nashv.) WOULD LIKE TO RENT FARM GROUND: Cash or share crop. Steve Spitzley, (517) 566-8567. (1-19) SEPTIC TANK CLEANING: Approved by Michigan Department of Health. Call Menzo Howe, Charlotte, Phone 543-0173. NEW YEAR’S EVE □t... Rod’s Maple Leaf MAKE YOUR RESERVATIONS NOW! $coo » b Per Person Music by... 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II care II is a bargain The food is distributed by CARE at schools, as well as health and child care cen­ ters, including a number with family planning programs. The aid and development organization also provides disaster relief. In addition, tools, materials and instruction help people increase foodwater production,build schools, systems bi. uv^aa L*iWSu£1,1* • NOTICE • be closed at noon on Decem­ ber 31st. — HAPPY HOLIDAYS — n. *»>C JRSHOP R 3, 5507 Curtis Rd., Nashville S17-8S2-1575 — SMALL ENGINE REPAIR AND SALES — rL rL* ^ussta £?h|«w |«w <»■ nine jfiiH «nli tn ®W Ull fthbfju W ta ai ftntaiat btMU MiHtetjatei aKtimai . i isptntai 2.*,iiktart . . Charlotte Office: Booster’s tickets- : ‘»*7> income goes into programs, keeping administrative and fundraising costs low. And because contributions from the general public serve as the catalyst for large gifts from corporations, foundations, and governments, last year CARE was able to provide $8.33 every donor do.llar.in “aid It’s,for hard toy find a Smith elected president of Smith Bros. Evevators Tues., Dec. 29 - W.I.C., 110 N. Cochran, 8 am. - 4:30 p.m. At a recent Board meeting Wed., Dec. 30 x. - Im- of Smith Bros. Elevators, munization Clinic, 528 Beech St.,- 8:30-11 a.m.; Family Lawrence C. “Lon” Smith Planning, 10 a.m. - 12 noon was elected President of that firm. He replaces Larry and 1-4:30 p.m. Thurs., Dec. 31 No Ac- Smith wha is retiring. Lon Smith, a ’72 graduate tivities. Fri., Jan. 1 New Year’s of the MSU School of Finance, joined the firm in Holiday. and clinics, and set up in­- bargain 1975 after 24 years with bg to equal q that today, y, ” come-generating small according to CARE officials. Barry Office: 110 W. Center Continental Grain Company St. industries. Your gift may be sent to in Minnestoa and Indiana. Family He and his wife Marilyn Ail of these efforts are CARE Michigan Office, 500 Tues., Dec. 29 managed with commendable Griswold Ave., Rm. 1704, Planning, 11:30 a.m. - 4:30 Morrison, formerly of p.m. efficiency. As reported in the Detroit, Mi. 48226. Lansing, have two children. October 1981 issue of Money magazine, 96 percent of Deadline set to turn in , IRS offers free recordkeeping pamplet CARE’S cash and in-kind Nashville Village Hall will *I**»1 £sh^wJki **» usv^waa Barry-Eaton Health Dept. .Lon Calendar of Events AUTHORIZED DEALER - Roper lawn and garden equipment Echo chain saws, blowers and trimmers - Briggs & Stratton and Tecumseh engines. Roper garden tractors (1)11 h.p. Briggs & Stratton, electric-start, 8 speeds, Reg. ‘2,435 - Sale Price ‘1,889.30. (2) 14 h.p. Tecumseh ehgines, electric start, 8 speeds, Reg. ‘2,619 Sale ‘2,042.82. (1) 16 h.p. Briggs & Stratton, twin, electric start, 8 speed, Reg. ‘2,999 - Sale *2,339.22. (1) 20 h.p. Owen engine, Reg. ‘3,209 Sale *2,503.02. Prices include mower decks. Assistant Sales Manager - TIM McDIARMID SUNFIELD — 566*8569 Good tax records are essential to preparing a complete and accurate income tax return, the Internal Revenue Service says. To help you determine what records you need, the It's a girl! IRS publishes a free pamRandy and Debbie Reed phlet. IRS Publication 552, are the proud parents of a “Recordkeeping new baby girl, Ginny Anne, Requirements and a List of who was born December 18 Tax Publications,” can at Blodgett Hospital in guide you as to the types of Grand Rapids. Ginny tipped records to keep, such as the the scales at seven pounds, receipts and cancelled five ounces. checks necessary to itemize Mom and baby came home deductions. The publication to Nashville on December 22 also shows how you can keep and both are reported to be track of earnings and ex­ doing fine. penses for tax purposes, what records are usually TESTS, from front pageneeded for tax preparation, The test information and how long you should returned to the school keep those records. district included the You can write the IRS or following: individual student call their forms-tax in­ test results which will be formation number to obtain furnished with explanation to parents; individual NEW BUILDINGS AT student reports which will be FACTORY: All parts ac­ placed in students’ records; counted for. All structural classroom listing reports for steel carries full factory the teacher, so that he or she guarantee. Buildings 10,000 can pick out those objectives square feet to the smallest in which the students show 1,200 square feet. Must sell weakness; and test item immediately. Will sell analysis sheets which show cheap. Call toll free 1-800-292the percent of students 0033 or collect 517-263-8474, responding to each answer. ext. 777. (1-5) All tickets and proceeds for the Maple Valley Athletic Boosters’ Beef Drawing must be turned in to Tom Joostberns no later than Sunday, January 10. your free copy of Publication 552. The number is listed in your local telephone directory. Smith Bros. Elevators is a 90 year old central Michigan firm, dealing mainly in grain and beans in the central Michigan area and fer­ tilizers. They are Michigan’s largest basic manufacturer of liquid fertilizers. er zers. . . marketing throughout the state. Smith Bros, has plants in Lake Odessa, Woodland, Wood­ bury, and Sunfield. The Sunfield plant includes a dry bean processing facility and train lot grain terminal. Smith’s father, Larry, the retiring President, joined the firm after his service in World War II. He and his wife Bennie (Core), are both MSU graduates of 1938. Nashville V.F.W. Auxiliary NO PENNY SUPPER JANUARY 2,1982 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 WBSfiir 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 J* * WMW 'as!'!' tal|ikl|i ■I™ iri r dra K mart® ADVERTISED MERCHANDISE POLICY The Saving Place 9 M&i fflNllll I jin! gifts t tltejrt ■ty _®81 jt and mi BIBIK®® a pit ria JfeET* 1658 Lansing Road, Charlotte jaitsp WJ Quality Parts and Service Specials i bd8B*L- itnW ■si and J|H« #*«*£ t W (jtW**® **® On Sale Thru Jan. 16, 1982 7-Day Tire Sale yfilfSN (installed | Installation Available 4th • 60th Month Front End Alignment Available (iwf Included -in Required KM Special-Fiberglass Belted Radial Our Reg. 48.97 P155/8OR13 All Tires Plus F.E.T. AI WS4 MasterCard Our firm intention is to have every adver­ tised item in stock on our shelves. If an advertised item is not available for pur­ chase due to any unforeseen reason, K mart will issue a Rain Check on request for the merchandise (one item or reason­ able family quantity) to be purchased at the sale price whenever available or will sell you a comparable quality item at a compa­ rable reduction in price. Ck '. BLj^ ^ l. | Mon.-Sat. | Carryout $9Q Ea. Our Reg. 13.97 Our Best Radial-tuned Shocks Fit many American-made cars. wEyWH aOOOO Our Reg. 68.88 With Exchange 6O-month Battery For many U.S. cars, light trucks. Installation available SERVICES INCLUDE: On Sale Sun. Thru Tues. 1. Install front disc brake pads and brake linings on rear wheels , 2. Resurface drums and true rotors 3. Inspect front calipers 4. Rebuild rear, wheel cylinders, if possible; replace, if necessary( at additional parts cost per wheel cylinder 5. Repack inner and outer bearings 6. Inspect master cylinder r 7. Replace front grease seals AIR FILTER Save 39% 1.67 eo 8. Refill hydraulic system______, 2 Each LARGER SIZES COMPARABLY PRICED Our Reg. 2.78 Additional parts and services, which may be needed, are at extra cost. I Semi-metallic shoes S10 more. . Mon—.■ -S——a —t.■|।| Sale Price Disc Or Drum Brakes 37“X For many U.S. cars. It. trucks. Imports are more. Auto Service Center Open: Mon. thru Sat. 9-6 Phone: 543-1197 Closed Sunday Our K marl® Air Filters For many U.S., foreign cars. �K mart® ADVERTISED MERCHANDISE. POLICY Open Daily 9-9 Sundays 11-6 Our firm intention is to have every adver­ tised item in stock on our shelves. If an advertised item is not available for pur­ chase due to any unforeseen reason. K mart wiH issue a Rain Check on request The Saving Place PRICEBREAKERS HONOR VISA MasterCard Prices Good Jan. 3-5,1982 BUYS OF THE WEEK 1658 lansing Rd., Charlotte Ph. 543-0733 Double Coupon o o A henna henna 0 'henna hem henna 0 Orjanit .plu hem Oranit .ph, ($) Conditioning (®) Restructuring Hair SHINE manufacturer’s coupons Sunday thru Tuesday at K mart Jan. 3-Jan. 5 4.93 4O6E,0 o C Off Manufacturers’ Coupon _|_ 25C vV body BOUNCE o o HERE’S AN EXAMPLE: O Offer Good Jan. 3-5,1982 CONDITIONING SHAMPOO o Get double the value of your Our Regular. 5.97 j| Disposable Diapers ■ 36 medium or 24 large diapers. Elastic leg. U g THE ULTIM ATE INA U THE ULTIMATE INA THE ULTRA CONDITIONER FOR HNK a M o O o o ® o Double redemption applies only to those items in stock and does not include tobacco and free cou­ pons. Total redemption cannot exceed cost of the item. Limit one coupon per item. 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Kmart COUPON Swiss Bliss Dry-roasted Peanuts ' 20 oz. HOT COCOA MIX PLU 519 ■OMUMTNt DRTIATOO rst•MaHC -WpTIMd8 I 1.66 Limit 2 84 Oz. 1.58 WITH COUPON Sta-puf* Softener Helps soften, freshen and control static cling. Coupon good Jon 2. I$>82 Limit 2 Pkgs. ■ "TO PLU 520 WITH COUPON IO Atra* Cartridges Microsmooth shav­ ing cartridges. Save. good Jan 2,1982 3.33 Limit 1 WITH COUPON OU Of Olay* Lotion Beauty lotion helps moisten skin. 4-fl oz. Coupon good Jan. 2.1982 3.88 WITH COUPON Extra-strength Tylenol* Contains no aspirin. Save on 1OO capsules. Coupon good Jan. 2 1982 1658 Lansing Road, Charlotte No sugar or oil used in processing. Low-calorie treat. 16 oz. SAVE Reg. 2.21 PLU 526 20 oz. Hot Chocolate with marshmallows or plain Coupon good Jon 2,1982 Phone 543-0733 pi u 527 �IN THE SPIRIT OF THE SEASON... The Best of Wishes for the Holiday Season and for always. May the Holiday Season find you feeling joyful for this is the most joyful of all seasons..... May you also find Peace in the meaning of Christmas. We will be open New Year's Day from 9 to 3p.m. Johnny's 517-726-0640 Main, Vermontville � 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/. Title A name given to the resource Maple Valley News Subject The topic of the resource Newspaper.MapleValleyNews Description An account of the resource The Hastings Public Library wishes to thank Smith Imaging of Rockford, MI for their work digitizing the Maple Valley News. <br /><br />The Library also wishes to thank the Nashville Michigan Historical Society for their generous support in underwriting all digitizing expenses to have the Nashville News scanned into PDFs. 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